On the software side of its product range, SPL has announced the availability of the first bundle of Analog Code plug-ins. Transient Designer, TwinTube Processor, Bass Ranger, Vox Ranger and Full Ranger are now available in a package for Mac OS X and Windows in all major formats (TDM, RTAS, VST and AU).

Pricing : €479 +VAT

The SPL Cabulator is a unique combination of variable power soak, speaker cabinet simulator and D. I. box. As a direct descendant of the Transducer it is perfectly suited for all live and studio applications. With the Cabulator a fully torqued amp can always be played without necessarily being loud. Full analog design guarantees authentic sounds for direct DAW recording or to rely on a hum-free connection for the live mix – provided in recording signal quality.

The Cabulator comes in ... well, May again.

SPL presents the Auditor, a new headphone amplifier based upon SPL's proprietary 120V technology. Besides the company's full-featured, 120V monitoring headphone amplifier Phonitor, the Auditor represents a straightforward puristical concept. The sound results from its benchmarking specs can be experienced with all dynamic headphones from 30 ohms upwards.

Availability scheduled for May.

Solid State Logic unveils a new compact and very flexible, high quality mixer : the SSL X-Desk. Designed to be at the heart of high-end project studios, it's a "superanalogue" line mixer with eight dual-input mono channels, stereo and mono auxiliary sends and comprehensive monitoring control.


Key Features:

Main channels:
- 2 inputs per channel (e.g. line inputs and DAW returns)
- Insert point on each channel
- Direct out on each channel (Pre- or Post-fader)
- Stereo Cue send on each channel (can be used as a "small fader" second input) with volume and pan
- 2 mono Aux sends per channel
- 100mm Alps faders

PreSonus presents Studio One, a new music creation and production application for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista that makes audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and audio mastering ridiculously simple right out of the box, yet provides a wealth of professional features.

Fresh code, innovative drag-and-drop MIDI mapping and plug-in management, auto-configuration with PreSonus hardware, unlimited tracks and plug-ins per track, and a powerful, inventive Start page that literally puts the whole project right in your hands are just a few of its features.

Key Features :

• Single-window work environment
• Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
• Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
• Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
• Integrated mastering solution with automatic mix updating, waveform editing, effects, Red Book CD burning, and digital release