Mackie has just announced 9 new products :
- 3 new Onyx mixing consoles 1220 (12 inputs) , 1620 (16 inputs), 1640 (16 inputs + 4 bus), with ability to add the OnyxFW option (to get a firewire audio interface)
- a new 8 inputs audio interface with lot of outputs
- the new TT24 , a live mixing desk
- The dBx console
- Big Knob, a useful switcher
- Traction, a new sequencer
Behringer has announced the B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000, a fader-based USB control surface for MIDI hardware or software, and the ROTARY BCR2000, with rotary controls.
The BFC-2000 has eight 100 mm programmable faders, 8 programmable encoders, MIDI 1 In/2 Out/1 Thru (read carefully the manual about these, it doesn't seem to be a full fledged MIDI interface, and the Thru eats a MIDI Out). 4 virtual groups and 20 buttons also assignable to MIDI, syssex, MMC, transport functions are possible.
The similar ROTARY BCR2000 features 24 rotary controlers, plus the same buttons and 8 top rotary encoders.
Unfortunately the editing software is PC only but profiles will be available shortly, both units are supported under OSX and should work with all MIDI software. Announced compatibility is for Cubase and Logic, check the Behringer site for more.
All products are due second quarter of 2004
BCF2000: $249.99, BCR2000: $189.99
CUBE by VirSyn is a software instrument that gives you the power and flexibility of additive synthesis together with easy editing and morphing capabilities. The 1.5 release adds additive resynthesis capabilities with new features: decomposition of samples into 512 partials and a special "Formant" Analyzer that enables automatic extraction of the sound characteristic.
Cube is a standalone app and a plugin VST and AudioUnit support. Minimum requirements: PowerPC G4 400 Mhz with 128 MB RAM on Mac OS 9, Mac OS X version 10.2. CUBE version 1.5 will be available January, 21th. Registered Users of CUBE 1.0 will get the downloadable upgrade for free
Kurzweil has announced the VA1, a new instrument (61 keys, 16 polyphonic notes and 4 multi voices). The kind of synthesis is "virtual analog". Each note allows 7 audio sources with no reduction of the polyphony. The VA1 has a large FX module (from the famous KDFX and DSP8), and a 48-band Vocoder (with a stereo preamp and phantom power supply to process external tone).
At Namm, Emagic announced its new Logic line with two products :
- The Logic Pro 6 includes Logic Platinum 6 music production software plus the complete Apple/Emagic DSP and audio instrument product line ( ES1, ES2 and EVOC20 software synthesizer, the software sampler EXS24 mk II, the EVB3, EVD6 and EVP8 Vintage Collection and Space Designer). Logic Pro costs 999 euros.
- The Logic Express includes a 48 tracks Logic software, plus the EXSP24 sample player, the EVP73 Vintage Piano and the ES1 Synthesizer. Logic Express costs 299 euros.
Ed: also check out my analysis of what this means. We'll be covering this story as it develops. -PK
Native Instruments announces that its effects processor Spektral Delay is now available for Mac OS X. This new version of Spektral Delay fully supports the modern technologies and interfaces of Mac OS X, including AudioUnits, RTAS, VST and standalone operation with CoreMIDI and CoreAudio. With this, the complete NI product range is now available on Apple's most recent operating system.
The Spektral Delay update 1.5.5 is immediately available to all registered users as a $29 / 29 Euro direct download. Customers who bought their copy after November 1st, 2003 can download the update for free or receive an update CD 19 Euro. Registered users of Spektral Delay Pro Tools Edition can also download the update for free.
In 1971, at the NAMM Convention, Bob Moog introduced the Minimoog. 33 years later ARTURIA announces the release of Minimoog V, the recreation of what became the most popular synthesizer of all time.Offering all the features of the original, the Software version also brings polyphony, MIDI management, preset handling. And taking advantage of modern tools, additional functions are hidden beyond the control panels: a modulation matrix, a LFO, an arpeggiator, a chorus and a delay.
The Minimoog V will be OS 9 (VST, MAS, RTAS, TDM) and OS X (Standalone, AU, TDM, RTAS) compatible and available at the end of february '04.
Steinberg Gmbh announced his new Cubase-System 4. This system is made by an audio interface USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 compatible) MI4 featuring 4 audio I/O, 2 microphone preamps with XLR inputs and switchable phantom power, 2 line inputs, 24-bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters , Main/monitor/Headphone outputs with level control, S/PDIF stereo I/O, 16 channel MIDI I/O. This audio interface is 100% bus powered and ASIO2 and Core Audio drivers are included. This interface is packed with Steinberg Cubase SL software.
The Cubase System|4 is priced at EUR 456.00 excluding VAT and will ship mid February 2004.
In a further move to open up its main DAW products to the programming community, Steinberg announces the launch of a new integration interface. The VST Module Architecture allows third parties to program MIDI effect plug-ins for its Nuendo and Cubase SX/SL/SE sequencers.
Apple just announce the last three month sales results and it's a huge progression compared to last year same period: + $63 millions compared to - $8 millions . This result is even the best since 4 years.
This huge success seems to be due to the growing success of iPod and the iTunes Music Store. Our dear Steve Jobs even see a bright future for Apple, betting on the long lasting success of the new products line and the exponential implant of OSX platform.
Distorsion, compression, Noise Gate, Chorus, Flanger, equalizeur, Wah, tremolo, reverb and delay... Here you are the high possibilities of this new McDSP Plug-in. This FX plug-in processes in mono and stereo. Compatible only with Protools. A competitive alternative to the Line6 AmpFarm. Approx. price : 410 Euros
The ADI-2 is a compact 2-channel Hi-End AD/DA-converter. The small 9.5" unit offers top notch AD/DA-conversion from/to SPDIF, AES and ADAT, at up to 192 kHz.
The Hammerfall DSP RPM is a mobile Phono/CD/MIC/MIDI Interface. You can connect 2 turntables or 2 line-sources (CD, DVD, sampler etc.) and a microphone to desktop or laptop computer. RPM offers 5 inputs, 2 stereo outputs, a separate headphone output and a MIDI I/O. TotalMix lets you monitor, PFL and route/mix any of the in- and outputs.
The ADI-4 DD is a simplified and highly cost-efficient smaller version of the renowned ADI-8 DD, providing 96 kHz AES/SPDIF/ADAT conversion.
All of these are package in the usual RME's half-rack space enclosure.
Slim Devices has just announced Squeezebox, a cordless MP3 player. This player works with MP3 Format but also with AAC, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC or WAV and AIFF Format. Easy to connect on your HiFi.
BitHeadz released an update of its Unity line of audio software. The new 3.3 version includes updates for Mac OS X Panther, as well as the inclusion of Osmosis 3 for Mac OS X. The Unity 3.3 update offers enhancements for Mac OS X 10.3 and adds new MESH timing technology and a multi-timbral plugin. Osmosis 3 is a utility for converting Roland and Akai samples to the Unity DS-1 and Sample Cell formats.
A minor update of the OS 9 version is also available. Both updates are freely downloadable on the BitHeadz web site.
Eowave announces his new poducts range at NAMM show '04 :
There's still the Eobody, a 16 CV inputs interface to convert analog signals from any type of sensors to digital signal. Eobody has been produced in cooperation with the Ircam.
The 4 Bugs: Analog Stereo Effects Series for synths and other digital devices with Filterbug (low pass 24 dB filter), Ring o'Bug (ring modulator), Sci-FiBug (sequenced 8 step filter) and SpaceBug (analogue delay).
The Persephone : A New Instrument inspired from the first electric keyboard with a sensored ribbon virtual keyboard, an amplitude controler and a real analog sound source. Great for imitating sounds from horrors movies from the 1950s... The Persephone can also be used as a controller.
During NAMM '04 show, Bias announced that the new version of Peak 4.1 will include Roxio Jam - the professional Redbook standard CD burning software for Mac OS X - and SFX Machine LT, a limited edition of the popular multi-effects sound design plug-in. The inclusion of Jam with Peak, creates a complete solution for stereo recording, editing, processing, and mastering. The addition of SFX Machine Lite adds additional sound design features to Peak.
Peak 4.1 will be available Q1 2004 for 499 euros. Upgrades from version 3.2.1 and earlier will be 149 euros. Customers purchasing Peak 4 after Jan. 1st 2004 will be entitled to a free downloadable upgrade.
After the ION, Alesis decides to reduce the recipy of its VA synth to a smaller package. The Micron is a 37 keys VA synth, using the same engine as the ION, and it features 8 voices and 4 multitimbral parts. Each voice is 3 oscillator, 2 multimode filters, 3 envelopes, 2 LFO, Sample and Hold, and a tracking generator.
Alesis announced Playmate Vocalist: a vocal remover and microphone processor with a built-in CD player and Vocal Zapper: a ultra compact vocal eliminator.
TerraTec Producer, part of TerraTec Gmbh announced the exclusive alliance with Waldorf AG of synth fame. All the forthcoming products from Waldorf will be marketed by TerraTec and a new range of TerraTec product will grow from this alliance.
What would you need to bring company to your Vermona synths full of separated outs? In need of more channels on your mixer? Here comes the Regent, not a lot of information at present but there is a 3 band EQ on each channel, Jack plugs I/Os (combo Neutrik on the PA version so maybe a preamp there…), Power from mains is internal, wood sides to be classy.
Apple rounded out today's NAMM announcements with a peek into what's next from Apple's music software. The "next generation" of Logic so far sounds a lot like this version of Logic, but with enhanced support for Apple Loops, the looping technology built into Apple's Garage Band and Soundtrack software which the company is pushing as a "powerful open-standard file format for real-time matching of audio loops and sound effects." Let's hope Apple promotes this "open-standard" approach; it'd be great to see Apple Loops in MOTU Digital Performer or even Ableton Live.
Most of what Apple's revealing about the next Logic is in the form of new software synths and effects: Sculpture, a new component-modeling based synth for physical modeling of instruments with extensive modeling and resonant bod ...
The latest release of Apple's loop-based video scoring software adds MTC/MIDI beat clock sync, user customizable effect presets, improved support for large audio files, document compression, and enhancements to media manager and timeline. (It's unclear, incidentally, whether any of those options are available in Apple's latest, Garage Band.) A serial number is required to download the update (below).
The new HHB Portadrive by is now available, coinciding with the Winter NAMM 2004 show. The Portadrive records over four hours of uncompressed eight-channel 24-bit/96kHz or over twenty hours of four-channel 24-bit/48khz audio onto a resilient and removable 40GB hard disk. The recorder includes eight line inputs, four line outputs, eight channels of digital I/O and six high gain, very low noise XLR microphone inputs. All mic inputs feature individual phantom powering
The HBB Portadrive is being shipped by distributor Sennheiser Electronics Corporation.
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TerraTec Producer, part of TerraTec Gmbh announced the exclusive alliance with Waldorf AG of synth fame. All the forthcoming products from Waldorf will be marketed by TerraTec and a new range of TerraTec product will grow from this alliance.
Apple rounded out today's NAMM announcements with a peek into what's next from Apple's music software. The "next generation" of Logic so far sounds a lot like this version of Logic, but with enhanced support for Apple Loops, the looping technology built into Apple's Garage Band and Soundtrack software which the company is pushing as a "powerful open-standard file format for real-time matching of audio loops and sound effects." Let's hope Apple promotes this "open-standard" approach; it'd be great to see Apple Loops in MOTU Digital Performer or even Ableton Live.
The latest release of Apple's loop-based video scoring software adds MTC/MIDI beat clock sync, user customizable effect presets, improved support for large audio files, document compression, and enhancements to media manager and timeline. (It's unclear, incidentally, whether any of those options are available in Apple's latest, Garage Band.) A serial number is required to download the update (below).
