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ADAM AUDIO: "We were very happy to have a quick chat with Carl in Melbourne, where he is setting up his new recording studio. He told us about the beginning of his career (being the DJ at his parents parties when he was eight) and what is important for him when it comes to professional studio monitors. Thanks for your time, Carl!"
New! Shure MV51 Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
New Product — With both an integrated kickstand for tabletop use and a microphone stand adapter for traditional mounting, the versatile MV51 delivers great audio quality in a vintage design.
For home studio recording and audio for video conferencing
Compatible with iOS, Android, Mac and PC devices
Features 5 DSP preset modes, headphone monitoring capabilities, and onboard touch panel controls
Includes MV51 with integrated stand, USB and Lightning® cables, and user guide.
Made for iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPod touch (5th generation).
iPad, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, iPad mini, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Features
Includes a 1" microphone capsule element for best-in-class audio
Connects directly to any iOS device: no adapters required
Offers 5 DSP preset modes (Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, Loud) that automatically optimize EQ, compression and limiting for the sound source and environment
Features all-metal construction engineered to withstand the most demanding recording conditions
ADAM A77X monitor has won the Sound On Sound Award within the "Best Studio Monitors" category"!
ADAM Audio is pleased to announce that its A77X monitor has received the award for Best Studio Monitor for the 2016 SOS Awards by the editors of Sound On Sound Magazine. The award was presented during this year’s Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
ADAM Audio monitors have won several SOS Awards in recent years, with the ADAM F7 and A7X monitors each winning SOS Awards for Best Studio Monitor in 2012 and 2014. Each year, the editors of Sound On Sound magazine nominate products introduced over the past year which they select as having made significant contributions in advancing audio technology, with readers’ then casting their votes to elect the winners in each category.
“We are very pleased to accept the Best Studio Monitor Award for the A77X, and are flattered that ADAM Audio monitors have been recognized once again by the readers and editors of Sound On Sound for their contribution to the professional audio industry,” says David Angress, CEO at ADAM Audio.
Elevator.de recently visited ADAM AUDIO factory in Berlin. Have a look at their video (German language)!
NAMM 2016: Washburn unveils new Comfort and Apprentice Series acoustics
Joining the ranks of Washburn's NAMM debutants, the Heritage and Woodline Series, are four new Grand Auditorium acoustics - two a-piece for the brand's Apprentice and Comfort Series.
The Apprentices marry a Grand Auditorium body shape with rosewood, mahogany and flame maple tonewoods and include Barcus-Berry LX4 pickup system to handle plugin duties. Meanwhile the Comfort WCG20SCE features a book-matched spruce top and sister model the WCG25CE adds a Venetian cutaway.
It's been three year's since TC Electronic announced it's first Ditto Looper, since then we've had the Ditto X2 in 2014 and now here we have the X4.
The new pedal expands the X2's palette adding new loop effects, loop import and export and the ability to run two loops "simultaneously or interchangeably", which alongside the stereo in/out opens up a wealth of possibilities.
Press release
PRESS RELEASE: (Anaheim, CA, January 21st 2016). TC Electronic announces Ditto X4 Looper, the latest addition to their popular line of looper pedals.
Ditto X4 Looper is the next natural development in TC Electronic's famed Ditto Looper series. It takes the ease-of-use and pristine audio quality of the original, and adds 2 loop tracks, 2 loop modes, 7 loop FX, loop decay, MIDI Sync/CC, loop import/export and stereo I/O to the equation for unprecedented creative possibilities.
Features:
Dirt simple looping
Dual loop tracks
Serial and Sync mode
7 loop FX (incl. Tape Stop, Hold, Fade, Reverse etc.)
Loop decay
Dedicated stop button
MIDI Sync and CC
Loop import/export
Stereo I/O
True Bypass
There's enough inspiring options on tap to satisfy even the most hardened loop aficionados. With the option of running the two loops simultaneously or interchangeably, musicians will be able to create everything from otherworldly soundscapes to fully fledged songs in a matter of seconds. Whereas the 7 loop FX and loop decay offer the option for keeping the composition interesting and continually evolving.
The hardcore live loopers are also being catered to with MIDI Sync and control, and Stereo I/O for larger than life loops that's perfectly in sync with ones backing tracks.
There's no doubt that Ditto X4 Looper will quickly become the canvas for a multitude of future sonic masterpieces!
New unit designed to offer simple and intuitive solution for singers.
TC-Helicon has released its most intuitive vocal processor yet in the form of the Perform-V.
The Perform-V vocal processor is designed to remove the obstacles singers can sometimes face during live performance performance by providing easy control of ‘tried-and-true’ vocal sounds, whilst it expertly polishes the production values via intelligent Tone functions (Adaptive EQ, Compression, De-essing and Gating), automatic mic input gain, pitch correction and anti-feedback algorithms.
Using Perform-V is as simple as plugging in a mic, and it snaps directly onto the mic stand.
For singers wanting to go beyond the essential sounds included in the box, TC-Helicon serves up hundreds of additional vocal sounds for free download, using sister company TC Electronic’s proprietary technology (known from their TonePrint app) to send presets directly from a smartphone to Perform-V, without the need for accessories or a wireless/Bluetooth connection.
Available now, the Perform-V retails at £145.
TC-Helicon sister company TC Electronic has so far introduced three new pedals at NAMM 2016 – the BonaFide Buffer, SpectraComp Bass Compressor and Ditto X4 Looper.
NAMM 2016: New Korg nanoSeries Studio MIDI controllers let you play and mix wirelessly
Keyboard and mixer devices are portable in every sense
NAMM 2016: When Korg released its first nanoSeries controllers in 2008 it pretty much created a new product category: the ultra-portable MIDI keyboard, drum pad and mixer.
Since then, several other manufacturers have released rival hardware - and we've had the second-gen nanoSeries - but now Korg has upped the ante again with the announcement of the nanoKey Studio and nanoKontrol Studio, two battery-operated devices that can be used wirelessly.
The nanoKey Studio gives you 25 pad-style keys that are velocity sensitive. They're also illuminated, which comes in handy when you engage the Scale Guide function. This lights up the 'recommended' notes of a scale, making it easier to play, while the Easy Scale feature enables you to produce musical phrases using any keys.
Above the keyboard are eight velocity-sensitive trigger pads that are designed not only for recording drums, but also chords. The Chord Scale function automatically assigns the 'best' chords based on your selected key and scale, aiding composition. The nanoKey Studio also includes a KAOSS-style touchpad and eight assignable knobs.
If the nanoKey Studio is designed for creating music then the nanoKontrol Studio is best suited to mixing it, offering eight channels of faders, knobs and buttons. There are also transport controls and a jog wheel.
Both controllers are compatible with PC, Mac and iOS, and can be plugged in (via a USB cable) or used wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.0 (assuming your OS supports it). Each one also comes with a decent bundle of production software, plus a software editor and, in the case off the nanoKontrol Studio, a Control Surface plugin for GarageBand and Logic Pro X users.
The nanoSeries Studio controllers will be priced at £130 each and will ship in April (nanoKontrol) and May (nanoKey). Find out more on the Korg website.
NAMM 2016: Korg Present Nice Surprise With Volca FM Synth
The Volca FM synthesizer became the latest in the Volca range to be revealed at this year's annual music trade show in Anaheim, California. Fundamentally, the Volca FM synthesizer boasts true FM synthesis to deliver that classic 80s FM sound in an easy to use fashion inside a compact Volca enclosure.
This digital synth has 3 voices across a six-operator engine, 32 programme slots to store your own sounds and 16 sequence patterns and it can be integrated easily with current Volca products.
The Korg Volca FM is also fully compatible with DX7 sounds via SysEx to play classic patches from arsenal of synthesized sounds. MIDI in and sync in/out features are also present.
NAMM 2016: Orange O Bass, 4 Stroke Series Amplifiers and OB-1 Combo Announced
Orange Amps unveil three new product lines, which boast both vintage and modern features and sounds, welcome the O Bass, 4 Stroke bass amp head and the OB-1 300 combo.
The O Bass was initially used as a demonstrator piece at NAMM 2014, however, following a few leaked videos on the internet, Orange has been inundated with requests to bring the bass guitar into production. Orange has responded to the masses and introduced the O Bass in three distinct finishes: orange, black and Tear Drop Sunburst.
Everything from motown to rock 'n' roll can be delivered well sonically through this vintage-styled guitar with custom-wound pickups.
4 Stroke is Orange's latest rackmount bass amplifiers, available in 300 and 500 watt versions, that can go from crystal clean to expressive with assertive bite from unparalleled EQ control. The class AB circuitry helps deliver these tones with real authority - and according to Orange, it will leave Class D amplifiers in its wake!
Building on the success of the OB-1 rackmountable amp heads - Orange has now introduced the OB1-300 Combo in two different finishes; black or orange. It boasts a 15" eminence speaker, active EQ and balanced and line outputs.
The DigiTech TRIO is a simple-to-use guitar pedal that listens to the way you play and automatically generates bass and drum parts that match your song.
Just plug your guitar into the TRIO , press the Band footswitch to teach the TRIO your chords and rhythm, then press the Band footswitch again to start playing with your own personal band!
The DigiTech TRIO provides 12 music genres to choose from including: Blues, R&B, Rock, Alternative Rock, Metal, Pop, Electronic Pop, Hip-Hop, Country, Folk, Latin, and Jazz.
"The TRIO is borne entirely out of demands from the market after the TRIO was first introduced. We compiled a list of the top five most requested features and made them the priority for TRIO and I'm proud to say that we've incorporated all five into this irresistible new product. The new pedal includes a built-in synced looper, SD Memory Card expansion, and we'e added an FX loop that provides improved operation with existing pedals,"
"Now, one musician can sound like a full band with one TRIO pedal. For solo artists, it adds a whole new dimension to their creativity and performance. This is a great tool for any musician who wants to write, practice or jam out with some excellent, always-ready accompaniment." - Tom Cram, Marketing Manager, DigiTech.
The Shure KSM8 will revolutionize dynamic microphones in the live sound industry by providing sound engineers with a dynamic microphone that has virtually no proximity effect, a mastery of off-axis rejection and an output accuracy that requires none of the presence peaks or roll-offs that are typical of other dynamic microphones.
"It's a hit!" stated Chris Pollard, FOH Mumford & Sons. "Marcus really enjoyed the KSM8 on his first gig with it last night at Rock in Roma. As did I. Really clean, flat response, smooth HF and the reduction in spill is quite amazing! He'd like to change the mic out mid tour, Marcus also commented on how good the mic looked, and wanted to use it immediately...."
The ability to virtually eliminate proximity effect and master off-axis rejection is powered by the patented Dualdyne cartridge of the KSM8. The cartridge features two ultra-thin diaphragms-one active and one passive-and a groundbreaking inverted airflow system.
The black-finished KSM8 is also available as handheld transmitter option for use with Axient, UHF-R, ULX-D, and QLX-D wireless systems.
NAMM 2016: AKG by HARMAN Introduce K67 and K167 DJ Headphones
Featuring a sleek new look, the on-ear AKG K67 and over-ear K167 have been designed with the professional performer/producer in mind, with closed backs for ambient noise reduction, which is especially important in loud club environments.
Both models feature lightweight yet durable parts, are foldable for easy stowage and feature a stylish black matte finish. The large 40mm transducers with dynamic/moving coil design are critical for reproducing accurate bass frequencies.
The AKG K67 are specifically designed for mixing and playing live. Weighing just 200g and constructed from strong Polymer and including a 3D-Axis folding design the K67 DJ Headphones can be folded into a compact size perfect for life on the go.
The AKG K167 weighs in at 250g, and provides a 10Hz to 27kHz frequency response and 112 dB SPL/V. They are specifically designed for DJing, studio monitoring, mixing, mastering and live sound engineering.
"The newly redesigned AKG K67 DJ and AKG K167 DJ were conceived with professional DJs and electronic music producers in mind," "They combine AKG's legendary audio performance with the features pro DJs need, empowering them to give their best performances." - Noel Larson, Retail Solutions, HARMAN Professional.
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 – new deck controller for pro DJs – coming soon
RAKTOR KONTROL D2 delivers portable, touch-and-see deck control designed for cutting-edge performance with TRAKTOR PRO 2. A full-color display and touch-sensitive controls deliver responsive workflow for the uncompromising DJ. And full Stems integration provides the keys to a completely new way to DJ.
STEMS-READY
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is purpose-built for mixing with Stems – the open, multi-channel audio format for creative DJing. A Stem file contains a track split into four musical elements – bass, drums, vocals, and melody, for example. With each element available independently, you can mix in ways that just weren’t possible until now.
Mix with track elements using the D2’s four performance faders to create spontaneous, edits, mash-ups, a cappellas, and more. And, get detailed with effects – add reverb to the vocals, and leave the rest of the track dry, for example.
MORE ABOUT STEMS
FULL-COLOR DISPLAY
The high-res display on the D2 brings your music to life in living color. Browse tracks, effects, and adjust filter values directly on the hardware using the pop-up panels and views. The Stem View, for example, provides a color-coded overview of a track’s four stems as stacked waveforms. And your workflow is never interrupted – visually fine-tune a playing track’s beatgrid in real-time on the display.
TOUCH-AND-SEE WORKFLOW
Imagine workflow as effortless as instinct. Touch-sensitive knobs and faders activate TRAKTOR views and functions on an ultra-crisp full-color display, keeping you in the moment – and connected with your crowd.
Using Stems, you can intuitively layer track parts to play unique mixes, then add new details with filter and FX. And with the D2’s LED-guided touch strip, just swipe your finger to cue or nudge tracks back in sync.
MORE ABOUT TOUCH-AND-SEE WORKFLOW
READY TO REMIX
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2’s touch-responsive Remix Deck controls unlock the door to creativity – and your signature sound. Intuitively mix sounds from TRAKTOR Remix Sets with the touch-sensitive performance faders. Plus, capture and trigger your own samples and loops live using the eight color-coded performance pads.
MORE ABOUT REMIX SETS
BUILT FOR THE ROAD
Pack-up and set-up in no time. TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 was designed for enhanced deck control while on the road. The compact, rugged, and lightweight build makes the D2 ideal for heavy touring – and your busy schedule.
Rubber-padded foldable feet raise the D2 to standard mixer height, or at an angle for performance comfort. And additional USB ports on the rear panel plus an included power supply splitter cable let you chain two units together quickly and easily when hustling from gig to gig.
DESIGNED FOR TRAKTOR SOFTWARE
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is built for seamless control of the included TRAKTOR PRO 2 – the DJ software chosen by countless professionals worldwide. Get in-depth control of your music with up to four software decks, a customizable interface, Stems support, and advanced track library management.
ADJ Lightning provides passion at Castle Of Love Festival!
Using moving beams, matrix panels, wash units and fog effects, lighting designer Tom Franken teams up with ADJ to put the heart into Holland’s two-day Castle of Love festival, delivering a high-energy lightshow for some of the world’s hottest dance acts.
UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt. Get the rich analog sound of UAD plug-ins over Thunderbolt.
The UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerator is a sleek, powerful way for Thunderbolt-equipped Mac users to “supercharge” their systems and run larger mixes filled with acclaimed UAD plug-ins. This convenient desktop unit gives you full access to UA's award-winning plug-in library,
including exclusive titles from Studer, Lexicon, Neve, and more. With improved performance and reduced plug-in latency versus FireWire, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt is a professional solution for UAD plug-ins, and an ideal DSP expander for Apollo audio interfaces.
Key Features
Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 connection on newer Macs
4 (QUAD) or 8 (OCTO) SHARC processors provide a massive DSP boost for running large professional mixes
Access over 90 plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Roland, Studer, Neve, Manley, SSL, EMT, Empirical Labs, MXR and more
Includes Analog Classics Plus bundle featuring Legacy editions of LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176 Classic Limiting Amplifiers, Pultec EQP-1A, Pultec Pro, and Fairchild 670 plug-ins, plus 610-B Tube Preamp, and more
Compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more
Take UAD plug-ins “on the road” for mixing on Thunderbolt-equipped Macs
Combine with other UAD-2 devices, including additional UAD-2 PCIe card(s) and Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo interfaces
Dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for convenient daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt peripherals
Also available in Custom, and Ultimate software packages, featuring a range of additional plug-ins
COMING OCTOBER 1st: KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES KEYBOARDS, KOMPLETE 10, and KOMPLETE 10 ULTIMATE
KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboards unite the world of KOMPLETE software with a perfectly-integrated and luxurious hardware controller. Built to harness the full potential of the brand-new KOMPLETE 10 and KOMPLETE 10 ULTIMATE, these keyboards offer pure creative flow and a whole new way to play KOMPLETE. This is truly the komplete instrument – available October 1, pre-order now.
The anywhere, everywhere audio interface with built-in mics.
CAPTURING MUSICAL IDEAS WHEN INSPIRATION STRIKES
Sonic Port VX is the only mobile recording interface that puts the power of a studio into the hands of songwriters on the go. With built-in studio-grade condenser microphones and preamps that capture sound with stunning clarity and dynamics, you can finally develop ideas and record complete multi-track songs however, whenever and wherever you want.
The Thunderbolt™ 2 Option Card for Apollo and Apollo 16 audio interfaces provides blazing fast PCIe audio drivers, greater UAD plug-in instances, improved performance at higher sample rates, and reduced UAD plug-in latency versus Apollo’s standard FireWire connection. Compatible with Intel’s Thunderbolt technology on the latest generation of iMacs®, MacBook® Pros, MacBook Airs®, and Mac minis, the Thunderbolt 2 Option Card offers unrivaled bandwidth and next-generation connectivity for the Apollo interface.*
The user-installable Thunderbolt 2 Option Card includes two Thunderbolt ports, and easily slides into the expansion bay of Apollo. Bus power is provided to downstream Thunderbolt devices, allowing music producers to connect Thunderbolt peripherals in series with the Apollo interface — including hard drives, computer monitors, and 4K displays.
We are excited to share pre-launch information with you for Qu-32, the latest addition to our hugely successful Qu compact digital mixer series. Building on the stunning feature set pioneered in Qu-16 and Qu-24, the Qu-32 is ready to win sales from the competition with its superior workflow, quality and design.
PreSonus is pleased to announce the acquisition of loudspeaker manufacturer WorxAudio Technologies, Inc., of Greensboro, North Carolina, founded in 1979 by CEO and Director of Engineering Hugh Sarvis.
WorxAudio designs and manufactures a broad range of line array, point-source, sub-bass, stage monitor, and related loudspeaker systems and accessories. WorxAudio has established itself as a leading provider of loudspeaker systems in the mid to large church market, professional touring, and corporate AV channels.
With this acquisition, WorxAudio will significantly augment core elements of PreSonus’ professional loudspeaker development efforts, especially drivers, system and mechanical design, system tuning, and rigging system design. In addition, WorxAudio’s knowledge of the commercial sound and portable/touring markets will help PreSonus develop the infrastructure required to support the specific requirements of those customers. With PreSonus’s technical, software, distribution, and financial resources and WorxAudio’s technical, domain, and production expertise, the resulting collaboration—led by Hugh Sarvis—creates a very formidable competitor in the live-sound loudspeaker market.
“This is a logical move for us,” observes PreSonus CEO Jim Mack. “Our StudioLive™ AI series loudspeakers are great for small to medium-sized venues, but the advanced DSP platform utilized in the AI speaker line, including the optional Dante networking capability, is extremely valuable for systems designed for much larger venues and environments. The acquisition of WorxAudio significantly extends our product line to provide advanced networked loudspeaker systems to a much larger audience. Further, this acquisition brings us extremely valuable engineering system design expertise and technology, as well as loudspeaker manufacturing expertise.”
WorxAudio has gained considerable notoriety by placing near the top in several loudspeaker array shootouts, and they were the first company to implement AFMG’s advanced FIRMaker technology.
Says AFMG’s Managing Director Stefan Feistel, “WorxAudio is a premium example of a long-lasting, very positive business relationship for AFMG. WorxAudio is the first FIRmaker licensee to actually deliver two very impressive installs employing this revolutionary technology. Congratulations!”
One of the fastest growing companies in the pro audio industry, PreSonus has a well-established worldwide sales channel and, in recent years, has significantly expanded its operations, marketing and branding, testing facilities, and technical/customer support. The combined companies are expected to develop a broad range of loudspeakers for studio and stage, from low-cost, high-value products for musicians to advanced systems for mid-sized rental touring companies and systems integrators.
“Like WorxAudio, PreSonus is engineering-driven,” comments Sarvis. “We’re excited about combining our engineering know-how with PreSonus’ networking, software, and signal-processing technology to develop groundbreaking and highly competitive new professional audio products.”
For more information about WorxAudio Technologies, visit www.worxaudio.com. For more about PreSonus, visit www.presonus.com.
Since its debut, live sound professionals are choosing the head-turning Avid® S3L System for its amazing sound, powerful processing, and ultra portability. And now with VENUE 4.5, you can easily share I/O between multiple networked systems, with advanced gain management and more, to expand your VENUE power across the entire performance space—and beyond.
Share I/O across two or more systems reliably, with auto gain tracking
Explore infinite sonic possibilities with support for 64-bit Pro Tools® AAX plug-ins
Customize the surface for your workflow with user-definable fader banks
Set up a mobile EUCONTM recording/mixing studio with just S3 and your laptop*
See what more you can do with S3L with new VENUE 4.5 software—coming soon.
In Randall We Trust!!! NEW TRASHER SERIES OUT NOW!
Randall Amplifiers is beyond pleased to announce the commencement of an exciting new signature series and design collaboration with one of the most innovative and progressive artists of our time, Fredrik Thordendal of Meshuggah.
Fredrik’s, and in turn, Meshuggah’s impact on heavy music in general is massive. Ever since Meshuggah started, they have been at the leading edge, continuously evolving and becoming one of the most influential and widely respected bands in modern metal.
Randall Amplifiers and Fredrik have now joined forces on a mission to take the next steps in high gain amplification for modern metal and beyond…
Please see the attached Press Release for more info and stay tuned for further details as we move forward.
A huge welcome to the Randall family, Fredrik! We very much look forward to making some noise with you.
The Xone:23C is an ideal mixer for DJs who not only want to use CD’s and vinyl but also want to use DJ software. The mixer incorporates a 4 stereo channel soundcard and X:LINK connection to Xone:K series controllers, making it a superb option for customers for digital DJ’ing.
TC HELICON VoiceSolo FX150 Now Available Everywhere
As expected the sound quality doesn’t disappoint with both clarity and level living up to expectations (...) TC are known for their high-end reverb algorithms so it came as no surprise that these actually sound very good. It’s certainly good enough that you may choose to use the on-board reverb as your main vocal effect and then send the effected vocal to the FOH mixer. (...) the FX150 is a very effective, cleverly conceived little monitor with a number of useful applications.
Summary
A great monitor that can double as a mini PA or extension powered speaker with the added benefit of high quality reverb."
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS MASCHINE STUDIO
Five years ago, MASCHINE changed beat production forever. Now, with its strongest lineup ever, MASCHINE’s giving you one more reason to take your grooves a giant leap forward. Celebrate this month with special pricing on the whole MASCHINE family.
EXPERIENCE BULLET-FAST WORKFLOW IN ANY DAW. ARSENAL IS A BREAKTHROUGH CONTENT PLATFORM THAT SHATTERS THE LINE BETWEEN HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE.
Maps the Trigger Finger Pro's hardware controls to your plugins
Intelligent filters for finding any sound or instrument in your library–fast
Operate in standalone for using virtual instruments without a DAW
MIDI learn for real-time control mapping and limitless customization
Works in any DAW environment
Hosts any VSTi plugin
The ZOOM H6 won the award for the Field Recorder division of MIPA 2014. Every current model in the ZOOM H series lineup (H1, H2n, H4n and H6) has now been honored with a MIPA award. Music equipment specialty magazines from around the world select the most outstanding products for these awards.
The first profesional portable solution with 12 mic pres, 20 analog ins and 14 outs, DSP effects and 24 channel low-latency PC & Mac connectivity.
Studio quality and functionality in a sleek easy
to carry box
Zen Studio is the professional, portable audio interface with the most competitive analog and digital connectivity. The 12 world-class mic pres, Antelope's signature clocking, the on-board DSP effects with multiple monitor mixers and the proprietary low-latency USB connectivity make Zen a world-class mobile recording system, that can easily fit inside a backpack or gear bag. Zen Studio is designed to meet the needs of the modern day producer or engineer on-the-go, as well as location sound engineers, sound designers, independent bands and musicians in search of greater sound quality and flexibility.
After winning the last year's Tech Award with the the Fireface UCX at the NAMM show, we are very happy to obtain the this year's award with a really outstanding product:
RME MADIface XT
The world's first USB 3.0 audio interface
RME's MADIface XT is the world's first USB3 audio interface - and the world's smallest portable interface that provides access to hundreds of audio channels in such a small package. For highest usability and connectivity the XT can also be used with USB 2.0 (computer I/O limited to 70 channels). Its unique PCI Express port connects to External PCI Express cards as well as adapters to Thunderbolt, providing all the fastest interfacing technologies available for maximum channel count and lowest latency in one unit.
To bring together the most complete I/O set for live or studio usage, two digitally controlled high end mic/line preamps, two balanced line outputs and one stereo phones output are included. Full stand-alone operation with remote control over MADI plus TotalMix FX for unlimited mixing, routing and processing open an endless world of possible applications.
For the most convenient desktop operation RME's Advanced Remote Control can be connected (option).
Peavey Electronics® Named Best in Show, Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year and more at NAMM 2014
Musical retail experts honored Peavey Electronics® with multiple awards at the 2014 NAMM tradeshow. Across several product categories, Peavey was recognized as an industry leader.
Peavey founder and CEO Hartley Peavey comments, “At Peavey, our goal is to develop innovative products that are held to the highest production standards, but remain at a price accessible to today’s working musicians and audio professionals. We work by these principles every day, and to be recognized by our peers within the industry is an honor.”
Peavey was named a “Company to Watch” award-winner during ‘Best in Show,’ the popular panel discussion at NAMM University that highlights some of the most acclaimed gear and companies on display at NAMM. As a “Company to Watch,” Peavey is recognized as an exhibitor with trendsetting products or services.
Best in Show panel member Donovan Bankhead called Peavey “a great American company,” and discussed Peavey’s new MiniMega™ bass head. “It’s a great product at a wonderful price point,” Bankhead shared. “And one of the coolest things is the front panel. Not only does it light up, but it lights up in multiple different colors. It’s a sure-fire attention-getter in your stores.”
Notable bass publication Bass Gear Magazine also recognized Peavey’s new MiniMega bass head, naming it “Best of Show.” The MiniMega delivers 1,000 Watts of the classic tone for which Peavey is known, while producing incredibly full and rich sound in a compact package. Weighing in at only 8 lbs., the MiniMega is the new go-to amplifier for bassists of any style.
For the fourth year in a row, Peavey received the Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year Award in Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) magazine’s annual Dealers’ Choice Awards. This was the second year that the award was given to Peavey’s entire line of sound reinforcement products including the new Escort® series of portable sound reinforcement systems, the best-selling SP™ Series loudspeakers, and the innovative Versarray™ professional line-array system.
Peavey was also named “Best Musical Product 2013” in the African Product Awards, presented by the Institute for Government Research & Leadership Technology. This educational organization is charged with encouraging expansion and product innovation opportunities between the African community and businesses around the globe.
Now Shipping: Peavey Vypyr® VIP Series Variable Instrument Performance™ Amplifiers
Industry innovators Peavey Electronics announce their next generation line of modeling amplifiers, The Vypyr® VIP series, are now shipping. As the world's first Variable Instrument Performance™ amplifiers, the Vypyr VIP series brings an entirely new level of technological sophistication and tonal versatility to the world of amp modeling. Peavey introduced the series at the 2013 NAMM Show, where it earned the NAMM Best In Show “Gotta Stock It” award among its numerous accolades.
2013-04-08 Musikmesse Frankfurt opens on wednesday and we're very happy to announce 5 exciting new Nord products.
The new Nord Lead 4 and Nord Lead 4R is 4-part multi-timbral synthesizer with innovative new performance features, advanced layering and synchronization possibilities, new filter types and on-board effects. Read more about the Nord Lead 4 and listen to the sound demos at our mini-site: www.nordlead4.com!
The Nord Drum 2 is a 6-channel Modeling Percussion Synthesizer that combines the playability of real percussion with unique and powerful sound creation possibilities! New features included Resonance modeling, FM-synthesis, distortion effects, stereo outputs with panning and CC-control. We're also releasing the Nord Pad, a responsive, compact multi-pad designed to be the perfect companion to the Nord Drum 2 with an elegant single cable ethernet connector. The Nord Pad is available as an optional accessory.
Akai Professional has announced MPX8, a standalone SD sample launcher with MPC pads, and MAX25, an innovative USB/MIDI/CV keyboard controller.Here's the full details from them...
MPX8 is one of Akai Professional's most innovative pad instruments yet. Using a standard SD card, users can load virtually any sample onto MPX8 and then assign it to any of the unit's eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads. MPX8 also comes with a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production. Its bright blue backlit display and intuitive interface make for easy operation in any amount of light. A 1/8-inch headphone output, two balanced 1/4-inch outputs, and five-pin MIDI and USB MIDI inputs and outputs are onboard.
"With MPX8, we're giving musicians a quick and convenient way to have one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops," said Dan Gill, Akai Professional Product Manager. MPX8 comes with a drag-and-drop sample editor for Mac® and PC for easy sample conversion. Users can also save sample sets together as kits for easy recall and even tune and add reverb to samples.
MAX25 is a compact version of the innovative MAX49 USB/MIDI/CV keyboard controller that was released in 2012. MAX25 has all of the same cutting-edge features as MAX49, including CV/Gate output, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, a built-in step sequencer, expanded arpeggiator, and revolutionary LED touch faders for gradual or instant parameter value changes. The difference between MAX49 and MAX25 only lies in the number of onboard controls. Where MAX49 has 49 keys, 8 faders, and 12 pads, MAX25 has 25, 4, and 8, respectively. Like MAX49, MAX25 will come with AkaiConnect automatic-mapping software and Mackie Control® and HUI® modes for instant compatibility with many DAWs.
"This is a controller that's made to be in front of a crowd," said Gill. "It's everything people love about MAX49 but in a compact package that will fit perfectly in front of a laptop on stage."
NAMM 2013: Behringer releases four new X32 mixer models
Following the success of its X32 digital console, Behringer has expanded the X32 line with four new models.
The X32 Compact, X32 Producer, X32 Rack and X32 Core all share the flagship X32's performance specifications, with powerful digital connectivity, plenty of virtual FX, Midas-designed mic preamps, and a wide variety of inputs and outputs.
All models include Klark Teknik-engineered AES50 ports, which can be connected to Behringer S16 digital snakes for expanded I/O regardless of mainframe size, and controlled using XControl for PC/Mac/Linux, XiControl for iPad and XiQ for iPhone/iPod Touch.
The X32 Compact is a 40-input channel, 25-bus digital mixing console with 16 programmable Midas preamps, 17 motorised faders and all of the features, functionality and intuitive workflow of the original X32. Sporting a slimmed-down chassis, the mixer is designed for applications where space is limited or only 16 local mic inputs are required. When connected to an S16 Digital Snake, I/O is expanded to full X32 capacity.
Also a 40-input channel, 25-bus digital console with 16 programmable Midas preamps and 17 motorised faders, the X32 Producer is ideal for professional and home project studios. A high-resolution 5” TFT screen provides complete visibility into the mix, FX and metering, and it can also be rack mounted.
The 40-input channel, 25-bus X32 Rack mixer features 16 programmable Midas Preamps and a high-resolution 5” day-viewable TFT, housed in a rugged 3U rack housing. Equally at home in a studio rack, road-case or even fixed installation, the X32 Rack delivers mixing and FX power for even the most demanding applications where PC/MAC/Linux computers, iPad or iPhone/iPod Touch control is desired.
X32 Core is another 40-input channel, 25-bus digital rack mixer that packs all of the mixing, routing and FX power of the flagship X32 into a 1RU rack-mountable chassis. I/O connectivity requires the addition of S16 digital snake boxes and accommodates up to 96 remote inputs, or it can be connected to a DAW with a full 32 x 32 channels, massive FX and near-zero latency using USB 2.0 or FireWire.
Uli Behringer, founder/CEO of Behringer's parent company Music Group, commented: “The introduction of the X32 demonstrated that a high-performance, cost-effective digital mixer, is not only possible, but has been embraced by a very demanding market place. Now that the X32 has earned critical user acclaim, we want to bring its functionality to applications where form-factor plays a more significant role.”
NAMM 2013: Numark launches Orbit, wireless handheld DJ controller
NAMM 2013: Looking like some kind of extravagant '90s video game pad, Numark's Orbit is being billed as a "first-of-its-kind wireless handheld DJ performance controller".
This offers 16 backlit pads that can be used in four selectable banks. These are designed to be used for adding and blending effects, launching hot cues and samples and more.
Other controls include four virtual knobs, a touch-sensitive control wheel and two shoulder buttons. A 2-axis accelerometer is built in.
Fully MIDI-mappable, the Orbit can be hooked up either via USB or 2.4GHz low-latency wireless. Find out more below or on the Numark website.
Numark Orbit press release
Numark, the world's leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces Orbit, a first-of-its-kind wireless handheld DJ performance controller. Numark will unveil Orbit at and around Booth 6700 at the 2013 NAMM show, January 24-27 in Anaheim, California.
Numark's Orbit is the next step in the evolution of the performing DJ. Made to be held in the hands, strapped to your body using its built-in clip, or placed on the table, Orbit packs an unheard-of amount of control into an ergonomic game-controller-on-steroids design, which has every inch, inside and out, tailor-made for live performance. Orbit can be used wired via the included USB cable, which also charges it, or wireless using 2.4 GHz ultra-low-latency connectivity. Orbit features 4 selectable banks of 16 backlit pads, 8 on each side, for adding and blending effects, launching hot cues and samples, and more. Located in the center of Orbit are 4 bank selection buttons, 4 virtual knobs, and a large aluminum-faced touch- sensitive control wheel, which controls the selected virtual knob for instantly tweaking effects and filters.
"If you want to be a serious DJ these days, you need the guts and the gear to get out on the stage and perform," said Chris Roman, Numark Product Manager. "Orbit embraces that reality to its core, empowering DJs with performance capabilities that will need to be seen and experienced to be believed. It's intuitive, operating like an extension of the DJ—not to mention it's the most fun you'll ever have on stage."
Orbit's live-performance design extends even to the inside of the device, where it has an embedded 2-axis accelerometer, which can be assigned to 2 different parameters per bank and activated instantly via 2 shoulder buttons. All of Orbit's controls are fully mappable, so DJs will be able to customize their settings for effects control, transport control, volume control, or any other MIDI parameter. Numark will demonstrate Orbit for the first time at Booth 6700 at the 2013 NAMM show.
The sound of the world’s best recording console is now available as a 500-series format mono mic preamp module, using the exact same circuitry as Neve’s flagship 88R large format analogue console. Not only does it capture the legendary Neve sound prefectly, but the 88RLB includes new features such as REGenerate and Direct Injection.
PreSonus has announced the ADL 700 channel strip, which combines a high-end Class A tube preamplifier with a fully variable, FET-based compressor and a four-band semi-parametric equalizer.
The new channel strip provides separate balanced XLR mic, balanced XLR line, and ¼” TS instrument inputs and a single balanced XLR output.
Traktor Kontrol Z2 is the first 2+2 control mixer designed from the ground up for Traktor. Watch it in action in this new 4-deck video -- controllist guru Ean Golden performs a chilled-out, downtempo composition, showcasing the all-new Macro FX and Flux Mode in the upcoming Traktor software version, using 2 Traktor Kontrol F1 Remix Deck controllers with the Z2.
Traktor Kontrol Z2 excels equally as a control hub, or as a standalone mixer, with its aircraft-grade aluminum chassis and rock-solid, ultra-dependable Innofaders™. Step up to the future of mixing -- in stores November 1, 2012.
More information: http://www.native-instruments.com/z2-dj-mixer
Native Instruments je najavio softversku nadogradnju na Maschine 1.8, ali i novu seriju izuzetno popularnih Maschine i Maschine Mikro kontrolera. Maschine MkII i Maschine Mikro MkII - dolaze sa nešto izmijenjenim dizajnom i izuzetno poboljšanim funkcionalnostima. Novi upgrade (nadogradnja) sadržava neke vrlo važne sposobnosti kao i neke "ispravke bugova" koje bi trebale učiniti Maschine kontrolere čak još uslužnijima i jednostavnijima za integraciju unutar Vaših radnih procesa nego ikada prije.
Novi Maschine MkII i Maschine Mikro MkII imaju par nadogradnji i promjena! Od sada dolaze u dvije boje - crnoj i bijeloj. Native Instruments je također najavio i neke druge opcije za dodatno "custom" podešavanje Vašeg Maschine kontrolera. Stalak za uzdizanje Maschinea, seriju obojanih naizmjeničnih dugmića i potenciometara namijenjenih za nove kontrolere. Dugmići dolaze u pet različitih boja: “Dragon Red / Zmajski Crvena”, “Solid Gold / Čisto Zlato”, “Smoked Graphite / Zadimljeni Grafit”, “Pink Champagne / Ljubičasti Šampanjac” i “Steel Blue / Metalno Plava”.
Nova promjena na fizičkom dizajnu novog Maschine MkII je široko-namjenski dugmić koji zamjenjuje “Volume”,“Swing” i “Tempo” dugmiće koji su se pojavljivali na "Master" sekciji kod starijih Maschine kontrolera. Od sada sve te funkcije se vrše putem zaduženih dugmića i sve se kontrolira putem istog široko-namjenskog dugmića. još jedna vidljiva fizička promjena je "Vegas Mode" i potpuno LED obojeni Maschine padovi. Svaki zvuk, grupa, šablon i scena se od sada može biti označena bojom (bilo koja boja iz duginog spektra).
Maschine MkII kontroler također sadržava 47 novih "click" dugmića, veću osjetljivost na dodir na padovima i šire ekrane sa većim kontrastom i vidljivim kutem gledanja. Sve ove nadogradnje čine rad sa Maschine kontrolerom još dodatno osjetnijim i intuitivnijim. Još jedna velika novost je USB priključak, koji od sada podržava zaključavajuću USB 3.0 kompatibilnost. Zaključavajući priključak bi Vam trebao pružiti čvrstu vezu, te spriječiti gubitak napona ili nepovezanost sa softverom tijekom izvođenja.
Line 6 is proud to introduce two exciting additions to the James Tyler® Variax® family. The new JTV-59P and JTV-69S guitars provide new pickup configurations and a variety of finish options, expanding the sonic capabilities of the James Tyler Variax family to meet the needs of even more guitar players.
The single-cutaway, set-neck JTV-59P features two P-90 soapbar pickups for a classic look and vintage tone that’s ideal for everything from classic edge-of-breakup blues to modern rock. JTV-59 is available in Gold Top or Black.
A nod to the traditional format, JTV-69S features an SSS pickup configuration complete with three vintage-voiced single-coil pickups that are loaded with alnico magnets and wound to James Tyler's specs. JTV-69S is available in Three-tone Sunburst, Black, Shoreline Gold or Olympic White.
Effects maestro, Bill Ruppert, unveils the brand new Talking Pedal. It's the latest EHX Next Step Effect and brings talkbox-like vocal expression to the guitar player with no microphone or plastic tube!
The Xone:DB4 is a truly ground-breaking mixer and by far the most advanced product that we have designed. Every feature has been meticulously researched with a view to offering DJs ultimate creativity.
Allen & Heath has launched the ZED60-14FX, a highly compact analogue mixer that is ideal for small bands and venues. ZED60-14FX is a companion to the ZED60-10FX launched earlier this year, employing the same high quality 60mm faders but with the addition of an extra 4 mono/mic channels.
Two of the 8 mono channels have high impedance jack inputs that can take a normal line level or a low level input from a guitar pickup, so guitars can be plugged straight into the mixer without the need for DI boxes. These inputs have been crafted to recreate the sound of a classic tube preamp in a combo or head amp for incredible definition and warmth. Two stereo inputs are provided for MP3/CD players or keyboards.
The ZED60-14FX also comes with configurable USB audio in/out, making it easy to capture a stereo recording at the gig or in the studio. The mixer is equipped with professional XLR main stereo outputs, a flexible monitoring section with headphone and speaker feed outputs, and 16 high quality digital effects.
Allen & Heath designer, Mike Griffin, explains:
“We designed the ZED-60 mixers to complement the very popular ZED-10FX which is a super-compact but professional standard mixer with rotary faders. The ZED-60 models incorporate additional channel mute switches and 60mm faders making them great to use for dynamic mixing but still retaining their diminutive size. The ZED60-14FX takes it one step further - with 8 mono channels, 2 stereo channels and our renowned in-house designed effects, it’s a very useful piece of kit indeed.”
InfoComm 2012: Doors open on largest expo ever, what we know so far
The ribbon is cut. The doors are open. The three-day show begins. The audiovisual industry descends upon the InfoComm 2012 exhibition at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
According to the organisers, this year’s event looks to be the largest in its history.
“Support of InfoComm 2012 has been very encouraging,” explained InfoComm’s Senior Vice President for Expositions, Jason McGraw. “Trade show attendance is on the rise overall, and InfoComm 2012 is no exception. We are tracking well ahead of last year’s registrations to date, and our attendees will be exploring a Show floor that has never been larger.”
Indeed, the 500,000 square foot show floor open to attendees is the largest of any commercial audiovisual show in the world. Within it are housed more than 925 exhibitors from across the integrated display, projection, audio, conferencing, lighting and staging, digital signage and communications systems industry.
The organisers anticipate over 34,000 attendees from the AV industry—of whom over 50 per cent attend no other trade shows—from over 90 countries.
NILES, IL, June 13, 2012 — Shure Incorporated is extending its ULX-D™ Digital Wireless Microphone System with new multi-channel receivers, a High Density mode that enables 47 systems to operate in just six MHz of spectrum, and integrated Dante™ digital audio networking.
The new ULXD4D dual channel digital receiver and ULXD4Q quad channel digital receiver pack two or four channels of wireless into one rack space, with individual gain controls, LED meters, and XLR outputs for each channel. Like the single-channel, half-rack ULXD4 digital receiver, the new dual and quad receivers feature fully digital audio processing and RF transmission as well as AES 256-bit encryption.
“ULX-D has already set a new bar for audio quality, spectral efficiency, and features with its intelligent rechargeable batteries and AES256 encryption,” said Erik Vaveris, Category Director for Wireless products at Shure. “The addition of full-rack dual and space-saving quad-channel receivers provides customers with professional form factors and an amazing list of new features and enhancements.”
The dual and quad receivers add two new features that make using a large number of systems not only possible, but simple. Selecting High Density mode enables up to 47 ULX-D systems to operate in just six MHz of spectrum (equal to one U.S. television channel), with a working range up to 30 meters. High Density mode optimizes the system’s output power and digital RF filtering to reduce its spectral footprint from 350 kHz to 125 kHz, with no loss of sound quality. This lets ULX-D systems be tuned to frequencies that are much closer together without interfering with each other. Even in Standard mode, up to 17 ULX-D systems can operate in six MHz.
“High Density mode provides a unique option for getting an unprecedented number of microphones on the air,” added Vaveris. “As spectrum challenges continue to increase, High Density mode is a key tool for systems integrators who need to maximize the amount of microphones that can reliably operate in less spectrum.”
The ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers are also equipped with integrated Dante digital audio networking, which enables multiple channels of audio to be distributed to a variety of devices over a single Ethernet cable, including Yamaha’s new CL Series consoles. Dante networking provides reliable, low latency audio transport, and can coexist safely on the same network as IT and control data. Shure has executed a licensing agreement with Sydney, Australia-based Audinate for the Dante digital audio networking technology.
Launching the dual and quad receivers at InfoComm makes perfect sense because their feature set is so well suited to the needs of systems integrators. Starting with ULX-D’s remarkable audio and RF performance, adding Dante Digital audio networking provides a great way to simplify set up while also increasing flexibility in installed sound systems. Include features like bodypack frequency diversity, a reliable and intelligent rechargeable battery system, and digital encryption, and you have a wireless microphone system that can meet the needs of just about any sound reinforcement application.
The new ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers will be available in late summer 2012 through authorized Shure resellers in numerous configurations with a wide range of Shure microphone options.
Last week’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations had the whole world glued to their TV sets as the Queen celebrated 60 years on the throne in style. The four-day commemorative occasion was rounded off in style as some of the leading names in the world of music including Sir Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Sir Cliff Richard gathered outside Buckingham Palace at the Queen Victoria Memorial to perform for the huge crowds that lined the Mall and its surrounding areas.
The main guitarist for the house band was Milton McDonald, a Peavey user for more than a decade. His amplifier of choice has always been a Peavey Classic 50 410 combo, and due to its flexibility and versatility, guitar technician Steve Prior – another Peavey advocate - requested four of them, along with some Classic 50 212s, for the six guest guitarists.
“A couple of the guests weren’t keen on an amp with a 10-inch speaker, which is why we got the 212s in as well; I also brought my own Peavey Delta Blues, which is a great amp,” Prior explains. “Mike Stevens, the MD, used that in the end, and everyone wanted to use it when they heard him play through it – it really did sound amazing.”
Because the amplifiers had to be hidden under the stage, and the weather was also particularly bad on the day, a few tweaks had to be made to the setup. Blankets were used to soften the Queen Victoria Memorial’s marble base, and a carpeted box was built to keep the amps isolated and prevent any undesirable audio effects being generated.
“Any valve amp needs to be driven hard, and the Classic 50 comes in a fantastic format as it’s a dual-channel amp, which means you can really control it sonically; you can balance things up, even with six different guitarists,” he says. “Aside from Milton, I had the guitarists for Cliff Richard, Tom Jones and Annie Lennox all plugged into the 410s or 212s. They provide a nice big clean sound as well as a fantastic crunchier ‘core’ sound if you plug into the lead channel rather than the normal one – very versatile indeed.”
Another advantage in using the Classic 50s, Prior reveals, is its EQ, which he says works “absolutely beautifully” – something he rarely says about a combo amplifier.
“Some EQ sections on amps don’t do much at all and you need to boost the mids, but with these Peavey amps, you have all the top end you could wish for,” he reveals. “Once it’s stable, it’s an extremely serviceable and durable amp.”
During rehearsals for the Diamond Jubilee show, Prior attached a long loom to McDonald’s pedal board, which ran a buffered signal to the amps, situated some 25-metres away. Aside from an inevitable minor time delay, he says they still sounded fantastic.
“I have absolutely no criticisms whatsoever,” he concludes. “I have my own hire business and work with loads of amps, so I know what’s good and what’s not; going back 30 years, my first amp was a Peavey Bandit 212, and that held its own against anything. After this show, I am now on the lookout for a 410 and 212 myself, and I am certainly an ambassador for the Peavey cause; I’ll encourage anyone to use one.”
Shaking up the pro audio industry with innovative power amplifier designs has become our trademark. More than 30 years ago, we were the first to break the $1-per-watt barrier. Now with the Peavey IPR Series, we've pushed technological limits again to bring you an amazingly powerful and efficient power amp for just pennies per watt.
Boasting a net weight as low as 7 lbs., the groundbreaking IPR Series utilizes an advanced design that allows our engineers to dramatically reduce weight while increasing output power, reliability and thermal efficiency. IPR Series amplifiers are designed with a resonant switch-mode power supply and a high-speed class D topology that yields the highest audio resolution and efficiency available. And all at a cost that shatters the old-guard paradigm of power-amp valuation.
The IPR DSP Series amplifiers feature the same power ratings, design and efficiency, plus a 32-bit processor with a suite of delays and crossovers, pre-programmed loudspeaker settings, stereo/mono operation, lockout--and for the first time in any power amplifier, built-in Waves® MaxxBass® technology, which uses psycho-acoustics to add more low-end to your system without the need for more power amps, processing or subwoofers.
Amps in the IPR DSP line contain presets for Peavey SP®, PR®, Impulse®, SSE™, QW®, PV® Series loudspeakers and monitors, as well as other commonly used loudspeaker configurations, plus special presets for program music applications (dance, speech, rock, thump, loudness, contemporary worship). Manual mode allows you to assign your custom crossover points, EQ, delay and more.
We’ve posted a new video from three-time DMC World Supremacy Champion DJ Switch (2008, 2009, 2010) showing off on the Sixty-Two mixer. (filmed in London on February 28th)
Allen & Heath’s iLive digital mixing system was selected by promoters, Cato Music, to manage FOH and monitors on the British Music Embassy stage at this year’s iconic SXSW festival in Austin TX, USA. Showcasing the UK’s brightest new bands and artists, the British Music Embassy was exclusively based at downtown Austin’s Latitude 30 club, where an iDR-48 MixRack and iLive-T112 Control Surface was installed at FOH, digitally split using a Dante networking card to a duplicate iDR-48/T112 for monitors.
There were performances from nearly 60 bands over the course of the week-long festival, including emerging talent Django Django, fiN, Maverick Sabre, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Jonquil, Ben Howard, Slow Club, Twin Atlantic, D/R/U/G/S, Skindred, and Clock Opera.
“I ran the desk in a very analogue way, all inputs on the left banks, and master section on the right and some visiting engineers wanted things moved around but we always managed to get the bands ready in the 15 minute changeovers. Some band engineers had never used the desk before but were so stunned by the ease of use, sound quality and format of the system they promptly added iLive to their riders,” explains FOH house engineer, Fabrizio Piazzini. “The festival patch included 37 channels but running iLive Editor meant I could drop all the channels for each performance on a single layer with just a few clicks. On the monitor side, we were running 5 mixes, with the odd band turning up with full IEM rigs. To ring out the wedges, we used the iLive MixPad app so we could actually EQ the system in the spot the artist would stand.”
The iLive system was supplied by Allen & Heath’s USA distributor, American Music & Sound, which also supplied Turbosound loudspeakers and beyerdynamic mics.
“I think iLive was a critical piece of the set up and it delivered every night,” commented Glen Rowe from Cato Music. “The British Music Embassy was a huge success this year and some sessions were so busy we set up more delays and opened the windows on the venue for people to hear outside!”
Peavey® Celebrates 20 Years of the 6505® Guitar Amplifier
The Peavey 6505 has defined the sound of aggressive music for two decades
Peavey® is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its legendary 6505® Series guitar amplifier line, the amps that have defined the sound of aggression in music for two decades.
“The Peavey 6505 Series has earned its place in rock history as the guitar amplifiers of choice for a wide range of top rock and metal artists,” said Hartley Peavey, founder and CEO of Peavey Electronics.
The Peavey 6505 has helped define the down-tuned sound of modern metal in the arsenals of artists like Machine Head and producers such as Colin Richardson, Andy Sneap and Jason Suecof, who have produced the most enduring metal and hard rock albums of the past two decades.
“The 6505 was the first amp you could plug into for that heavier, thrashier tone,” said Sneap.
One of the keys to bringing metal’s new lows to the masses was Peavey’s patented Resonance circuit, which keeps the extreme low-end tight where other amps cannot. Resonance causes dramatic changes to the low-end response and allows the speaker to recreate the extended low frequencies with clarity and punch. Resonance is still a key ingredient of the 6505 sound today.
“When you throw in the Resonance, you almost get an extra sub-harmonic that is below where the bass is,” said Richardson, whose credits include Machine Head, Chimaira and more. “They’re some of the heaviest tones I’ve ever tracked.”
Machine Head’s Robb Flynn has used the amp since the recording sessions for his band’s debut, Burn My Eyes, in the early ‘90s. “We were trying to get a modern, heavy tone,” he said. “And when we came across [the 6505], it was crushing. It’s got a really incredible midrange growl that works so well.”
The 6505 legacy continues today with an artist roster that includes Bullet For My Valentine, Asking Alexandria, All That Remains, Black Veil Brides, The Devil Wears Prada, Bring Me The Horizon, August Burns Red and more.
“It might be on 60-70% of [metal] releases that have come out in the last 20 years,” said Richardson. “If you put a metal record on, I’m sure Peavey is over 50% of what you’re hearing.”
Added Flynn, “Now that guitar tone has pretty much defined a generation of guitar tone.”
The Peavey 6505 Series includes the original 6505 head; the 6505 Plus, which features two independent channels; the 6534™ Plus, outfitted with EL34 tubes for a more British-sounding tone; and two combo versions of the 6505 Plus, a 1x12 and a 2x12.
Until today, guitarists could only choose between two types of amplifiers: heads and combos.
Now, we are introducing a completely new breed of amp: The Stomp-Head.
It is a pure analog design with unprecedented light weight and small size.
The amplifier can be placed either on a stage floor just beside the effects, in a traditional way on the top of the speaker cabinet or set up on an effect board.
It features a built-in foot switch which allows fast channel and sound shape changes during the performance. The stomp-head can be used as a power-amp for another preamp.
Now you will know how it's like to take your sound everywhere you wish.
You can choose beetween two models - Stomp - Head 4. SL(Silver Line) and Stomp- Head 3.BL( Black Line). Stomp Head 3.BL (Black Line) has tree foot switches, Stomp- Head 4.SL ( Silver Line) has four and it's tube- transistor hybrid. "Master Tube" is responsible for stomp-head's power amp, while other tube works in preamp.
CELESTION LAUNCH NEW FAMILY OF FULL-RANGE, COMPACT LINE ARRAY DRIVERS
These drivers have been optimized using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to give a wider dispersion characteristic than conventional loudspeakers of this size. They also feature a square chassis allowing them to be positioned more closely for improved coupling in multiple driver configurations.
With Celestion's Compact Array Drivers, systems designers are now able to build into their products some of the principal advantages offered by line array designs: a more even distribution of the acoustic signal and the ability to project sound over greater distances.
Big update with several new features for Nord Stage 2 users!
2012-04-25 The new Nord Sound Manager v6.10 introduces a new approach to the way a program relates to pianos and samples in the Nord Stage 2. Instead of referencing to a location like before, programs will now know their source pianos/samples by name. This lets you move piano or samples around without it affecting the dependent programs. The Nord Stage 2 must be updated to version 1.60 and all programs converted by the Nord Sound Manager to the new format in order to benefit from the new features.
Other new features include a new Info pane that gives detailed info on which programs use which pianos/samples and vice versa and there's a handy Relink feature for assigning new sounds to existing programs. There's also a great new feature called Bundles that lets you pack together all the ingredients of sounds (programs, samples and pianos) into a single file - perfect for a selective backup and for sharing sounds with Nord owners with compatible instruments.
We just got back from a very successful NAB show in Las Vegas where we received a 'best in show award' for DBM50! Woo-Hoo! These awards are given by the editorial staffs of Pro Sound News and Pro Audio Review magazines, with a little help from Audio Media and Mix magazine. In other words, these are guys that eat, sleep and breathe pro-gear and we think it's pretty cool they awarded DBM50 this honor.
PEAVEY SHIPS THE GROUND-BREAKING NEW IMPULSE 12D POWERED ENCLOSURE TO EUROPE
Peavey proudly announces the eagerly awaited Impulse® 12D powered enclosure, now available throughout Europe. For the first time at this price point, the powered enclosure features a true ribbon driver and a 12" field-replaceable dual voice coil premium neodymium. A Woofer Servo circuit monitors back-EMF and controls cone motion, ensuring the cone's movement mirrors the driving signal from the power amp, and resulting in very low distortion, high power handling and rock-solid low-frequency attack. The advanced new ribbon driver--an exclusive Peavey design based on the ribbons used in the Peavey Versarray™ line array provides 90° H x 30° V coverage, with sonically transparent reproduction.
Utilizing Peavey's revolutionary IPR™ power amplifier technology, the Impulse 12D produces 1,200 watts of efficient power while weighing a very lightweight 39 lbs. IPR amplifiers are designed with a lightweight switch-mode power supply and a high-speed class D topology that yields the highest audio resolution and efficiency available.
The Input section features two input channels and a line output, with a mix of I/O options such as combination XLR-1/4" jacks, RCA and install-ready Phoenix connections. Input channels 1 and 2 also have mic/line source switches and gain controls. The Auto-Off function automatically shuts off the power when it no longer detects a signal, while the Line Out allows the user to chain multiple units or send the input signal to another source.
The DynaQ™ section offers advanced tone controls such as Bass Enhancer, which is an overall loudness boost; a Music/Speech switch that provides optimized EQ settings for each audio type; and Contour, specially configured for program music. A module bay allows for future expansion including Wireless I/O, Delay/Time Adjustment, Mixer Expander, Ethernet I/O and more.
The Impulse 12D is housed in a durable, injection-molded enclosure that includes a pole mount, three flying points and a tilt-back design to facilitate use as a personal monitor.
About Peavey® Electronics
Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and produces more than 2,000 products, which are distributed throughout the United States and to 136 other countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix® , Architectural Acoustics,® Crest Audio® , Composite acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in more than 5,000 airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com.
ADAM announced a new range of studio speakers, the F-Series.
This year, at Musikmesse 2012, ADAM Audio announced a new range of studio speakers; the F-Series. The F-Series consists of the F5 and F7 nearfield monitors and the Sub F active subwoofer.
The F-Series offers a more affordable alternatie to ADAM’s existing AX-Series, still offering excellent professional sound and an upper frequency range of 50 kHz, but in a slightly less powerful package.
If you’ve ever dreamed of having a single instrument that could produce nearly every tone imaginable, James Tyler® Variax® is the answer. By combining 28 vintage instrument models into one premium guitar, James Tyler Variax goes far beyond every other instrument you’ve ever experienced—and opens up new realms of creativity. Variax guitars are widely available, so read on to see why everyone's so excited about them, then check them out at your favorite Line 6 retailer.
When it's time to get the party started, PV Series subwoofers are ready to rumble. The passive PV 118 sub has an optimized internal low-pass crossover network and ranges from 40 Hz to 180 Hz with 400 watts program power handling, while the active PV 118D features a built-in class-D amp that drives an 18" woofer with 300 watts total power.
No sound-reinforcement line would be complete without monitors, and we offer three models tailored for stage duty. The PV 15PM is an active, 200-watt monitoring system that uses a lightweight, efficient class-D power section and a neodymium-loaded loudspeaker.
Артист повторно со награди! Франкфурт Musikmesse 2012!
Во изминативе години, нашите балкански простори едноставно ги нападнаа и освоија познатите „црвени“ Nord клавијатури. Огромна листа на познати музичари се опремија со овие моќни клавијатури и буквално го воздигнаа квалитетот на свирење, што резултираше со награда за големо достигнување во промоцијата и продажбата на Nord клавијатурите.
На сликата е "наградата" што ни ја доделија на музичкиот саем Musikmesse 2012 во Франкфурт, што можеби е најголемиот настан за светски производители на музички инструменти, професионална опрема и светлосни уреди.
Клавијатурите на Nord се рачно изработени во Шведска. Во продажните салони на АРТИСТ имате можност да ги добиете сите Nord производи по неверојатно поволни цени.
Allen & Heath has announced the Xone:K2, a MIDI controller and audio interface with a 4-channel internal soundcard, configurable MIDI surface with tri-color LED illumination, USB bus power, and incorporating A&H’s proprietary X:LINK to connect with other Xone equipment
The K2 is designed to work with all MIDI-enabled DAW applications and interface with popular DJ software packages, such as Ableton, Traktor Pro and Serato Scratch Live. It has 52 physical controls – including 12 analogue and 6 endless rotary encoders with push switch, 4 linear faders, and 30 back lit performances switches – providing up to 171 MIDI control commands across 3 layers. The K2′s MIDI interface can be configured by the user, so the unit can be left in Open Architecture (Latching Layers off) Mode or set to Latching Layers Mode.
K2 has an internal 4-channel high quality soundcard, that can operate at 44.1 and 48kHz, and all channels run from the PC to the unit, configured to provide 2 stereo channels, one for headphones one for master out L and R, allowing headphone cueing without interrupting the master out. There is also a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack, and a master out on RCA phono connectors.
It is possible to link two K2 units together to double the control area using Allen & Heath’s proprietary X:LINK protocol. X:LINK uses a standard RJ45 connector and distributes power and data, which means two units can be connected to your DAW using only one USB port.
Xone:K2 is constructed with a strong plastic base and steel front panel employing A&H’s nutted pot construction to be both lightweight and hard-wearing. Finally, the K2 comes with a stylish carry case that doubles as a stand for ease of use for travelling DJs.
NAMM 2012: Universal Audio Apollo - audio interface with UAD DSP
At its heart, it's high-end 24-bit/192kHz recording front end, but it also enables you to track through the UAD range of powered plug-ins. It'll be available in Duo and Quad processing guises in the first quarter 2012, with prices estimated at $1,999 and $2,499 respectively.
It's worth noting that a Thunderbolt option card is set to be made available too, which will enable "lower latency, reduced audio buffer size, improved performance at high sample rates, and greater UAD plug-in instances" in comparison with FireWire.
Apollo has plenty going for it, then - here's the official line from Universal Audio.
Universal Audio Apollo press release
Universal Audio (UA), a leading manufacturer of professional audio recording hardware and software, is proud to announce Apollo®, a high-resolution audio interface that combines UA's analog design heritage with esteemed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a sleek, elegant recording system for Mac and PC*. With Apollo, music producers and performers can finally track through UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time, via a professional 18 x 24 FireWire/Thunderbolt™-ready audio interface that delivers class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz sound quality.
"Apollo is the culmination of 10 years of analog and digital audio development here at UA," said Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio founder. "In many ways, it's brought the analog and digital sides of our company together. With Apollo, we're delivering the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording with all the conveniences of modern digital equipment, including next-generation Thunderbolt technology."
Apollo is, first and foremost, a well-built, high-resolution audio interface, featuring premium mic preamps and top-end converters to deliver the lowest THD and highest dynamic range in its class. Its Core Audio and ASIO* drivers ensure compatibility with all major DAWs, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Live, and more. Moreover, Apollo's Console application and companion Console Recall plug-in (VST/AU/RTAS) provide control and recall of all interface and UAD plug-in settings within individual DAW sessions, even months and years later.
Apollo differentiates itself from all other audio interfaces, however, via its onboard UAD-2 DSP Acceleration. This onboard processing allows for recording through UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins — with nearly instant sub-2ms latency — so that music producers can quickly monitor, audition, and "print" audio using a wide range of popular analog emulation plug-ins from Ampex, Lexicon, Manley, Neve, Roland, SSL, Studer, and more.** In this way, Apollo's sonic character and tonal options are virtually limitless. The onboard UAD-2 processors are also available for mixing and mastering, offloading processing from the host computer.
Notably, Apollo offers compatibility with Intel's new Thunderbolt technology, as found on the newest iMacs, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs. Available via a user-installable Thunderbolt Option Card (sold separately), Thunderbolt provides lower latency, reduced audio buffer size, improved performance at high sample rates, and greater UAD plug-in instances versus FireWire.
"Thunderbolt technology makes possible a whole new class of products to enhance music production workflows and creativity," says Jason Ziller, Director of Marketing and Planning for Thunderbolt technology at Intel® Corporation. "Products like Universal Audio's Apollo are using Thunderbolt to rock music producers' worlds."
Apollo incorporates numerous design hallmarks from classic UA analog gear, including its fast, easy workflow. Dedicated front-panel controls are present for all the most common features, including preamp gain, channel selection, mic pad, +48V phantom power, low cut, monitor level, and dual headphone controls.
Apollo's connectivity includes 4 digitally controlled analog mic preamps, 8 balanced line inputs and outputs, dual front-panel JFET DIs, digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs, 8 channels of ADAT, 2 channels of S/PDIF, word clock I/O, FireWire 800 (standard), and a Thunderbolt expansion bay — making it a well-equipped centerpiece for the modern project studio.
LOS ANGELES – If there’s one thing visitors to Elation Professional’s Winter 2012 NAMM display will immediately notice, it’s that the company has spread its horizons well beyond the cutting-edge, value-driven lighting fixtures it has become so well known for. Two of Elation’s most exciting and innovative new NAMM introductions are in the video realm: a unique flexible LED panel that can bend around dimensional surfaces to create curved video walls; and a DMX-512 moving head video camera that can project images of people and objects in a room or dance floor onto a video wall or TV.
Also new and on the “edge” – quite literally -- is Elation’s easy-to-use RGB LED pixel tape, which can be affixed to the edges and surfaces of any object in moments to highlight it with a dramatic border of changing colors. As far as lights themselves go, Elation will be showing plenty of remarkable fixtures too, like the Opti QA Par, an RGBA color-mixing LED par can that features the company’s exclusive Quad Color Technology, in which four colors – red, green, blue and amber are combined into each LED source for superior color blending.
Elation Professional NYC Schools Reduce Stage Lighting With Elation Lights
NEW YORK – Two New York City public schools have dramatically reduced the energy consumption of their stage lighting systems by more than 80% after replacing their existing conventional lighting rigs with LEDs from Elation Professional.
This amazing plunge in energy usage occurred at Walton High School and PS 86X, an elementary school. The two schools installed the new lighting systems as part of an experiment conducted by the Division of School Facilities, Board of Education, City of New York to gauge the cost-saving potential of LEDs.
The experiment began about four years ago, said Michael A. Fink of Magical Designs (Brooklyn, NY), who works as a design consultant to Prince Electric, which is under contract with the Division of School Facilities. “At that time, one of the division’s inspectors approached me and asked if we could put in an LED (stage lighting) system at one of the schools so that they could take a look at it,” said Fink. “That school -- Walton High School -- was very large.”
All of the lighting on the massive (56’ wide by 25’ deep) stage in Walton’s auditorium was subsequently replaced with Elation Opti Tri Pars and Design LED 60 Tri-Strips. The Opti Tri Par is a DMX-compatible RGB LED Par, powered by 18 3-watt tri-color (red, green, blue) LEDs. The DLED 60 Tri-Strip is a 68” LED strip containing 60 3-watt tri-color (red, green, blue) LEDs.
Twelve Opti Tri Pars were installed on a strip across the front of the stage. Behind it were three identical strips, each holding four DLED 60 Tri-Strips, plus five Opti Tri Pars positioned between the strips and at either end “to focus in on specific areas”. The total number of LED fixtures came to 27 Opti Tri Pars, and 12 DLED 60 Tri-Strips. Conventional fixtures continued to be used for Front of House lighting.
Where Walton’s old stage lighting system had required 100,200 watts of electricity, the new LED rig ran on just 18,464 watts, Fink reported – a remarkable 81% drop in energy consumption. “And that number included the Front of House conventionals,” Fink said. “We proved that over a 10-year period the school could save more than $202,000 in energy and maintenance costs, because in addition to the lower electricity usage, LEDs don’t require gels or lamp replacements. Also with LEDs the installation costs are lower because they require no dimmer rack and fewer circuits.”
Although school facility division officials were “pretty impressed,” said Fink, “they were new to LEDs so they wanted to look at longevity, quality, performance and other issues before they went forward.”
The decision to move “forward” was made this year when the New York Division of School Facilities requested that the auditorium at a smaller elementary school, PS 86X, be retro-fitted with LED stage lighting. The school’s existing conventional lighting system was less than five years old, but already was “completely burnt out,” said Fink.
PS 86X now enjoys the distinction of having the first all-LED stage lighting system in the New York City public school district. Fink used the same Elation fixtures that had worked so well at Walton, installing a total of 18 Opti Tri Pars and three DLED 60 Tri-Strips on the school’s 30’ wide by 15-1/2’ deep stage. A front strip over the stage contains 6 Opti Tri Pars, and a strip behind it holds the three DLED 60 Tri-Strips, along with four additional Opti Tri Pars. “The front lights give coverage over specific areas, while the back strip allows them to do band risers,” said Fink. The remaining 8 Opti Tri Pars are located on the front edge of the stage, four on either side.
The energy savings numbers at PS 86X were just as impressive as they had been at Walton: 12,400 watts consumed by the old system, and a mere 1,952 watts by the new one. The school district was so pleased that they have given the green light for an LED lighting system to be installed at a third school – this one a middle school.
In addition to the important requisite that fixtures be either ETL or UL approved, as the Opti Tri Par and DLED 60 Tri-Strip are, Fink says that he chose the two units for use in the school projects for a couple of reasons. “First, with schools we want to keep it to the point where the fixtures are simple and usable, as both of these lights are. Second, we don’t want to sell anything that we haven’t heavily tested. At the time the first job came about, we had seen these units, tested them, and looked at Elation’s service and replacement policy. Because of these factors, we decided that the lights were a good choice for schools.
TC Electronic introduces new guitar effects pedals from TC Electronic with mind-blowing features
TC Electronic introduces 5 amazing guitar pedals that let users play with unique tones created by some of the world’s greatest guitar players.
TC Electronic introduces new overdrive and distortion guitar pedals
TC Electronic introduces two hard-punching guitar pedals that take overdrive and distortion to whole new levels: Dark Matter Distortion and MojoMojo Overdrive!
TC Electronic introduces new crown jewel of the bass amp 2.0 concept – Blacksmith!
With Blacksmith on-stage, power is not an issue – large clubs, major venues or full-scale stadiums, Blacksmith covers it all. A massive 1600 watts delivers a huge bass tone that will follow the user’s slightest moves while playing those hard-rocking bass lines and hammering riffs.
Натпреварот Washburn Riff е завршен! Првата награда замина з
Првото место на Washburn Riff Натпреварот го освои Александар Бјелошевиќ од Бања Лука. Победничкото видео беше снимано во АРТИСТ салонот во Бања Лука кон крајот оваа пролет. Гласањето се одвивање се до 16. Јули, а заедно со комбинација на жирото се дојде до овогодишната награда за најдорби рифови.
Му честитаме на Александар и на целата екипа во АРТИСТ Бања Лука!!!
Од 14-те вкупно наградени на натпреварот, дури шестмина се од Бања Лука! Сите снимки се направени во продажниот салон на АРТИСТ, секако со голема помош на екипата на АРТИСТ и нивна голема подршка!
Александар освои прво место - во превод : Washburn USA Custom Shop гитара!
Честитки!
Dragi moji gitaristi, nova Cool stvar je došla u našu radnju samo za Vas. Došao je novi štimer. Sad mislite: “Šta je tu novo, kakav god da je, istu stvar radi kao i svi ostali, ipak je to samo štimer. Okineš žicu, doštimaš dok kazaljka ne dođe u “nulti”položaj... ili dok se ne upali zelena dioda..”
T.C.Electronic PolyTune je nešto sasvim novo. Kao prvo, “štima” svih šest žica u isto vrijeme. Umjesto jednu po jednu, opališ svih šest žica odjednom, i svaka je odvojeno prikazana na svom display-u. Koji štimer pored ovog to može?
Druga stvar koja odvaja PolyTune od ostalih štimera je automatsko prilagođavanje jačine osvjetljenja display-a. Foto-stanica prati jačinu svjetla u okruženju i prema njoj prilagođava koliko jako će display svijetliti.
Treća, možda najbitnija stvar je pravi Bypass. Kad je štimer ugašen, nestaje iz lanca pedala, ne utiče na Vaš ton gitare, a ni prazna baterija više nije problem.
Još neke od dodatnih opcija su veliki LED display sa matrix-om od 100 dioda, malo kućište za laku instalaciju u padalboard, kromatsko štimanje, “pitch” regulacija od 435 do 445 Hz, ultra brzo i precizno magnetno štimanje, automatska promjena moda rada sa jedne žice na svih šest, jednostavan pristup bateriji, zaštićena elektronika od oštećenja pri skidanju poklopca... ЦЕНА: 5.800,оо ДЕН
Изминатиот викенд TC Electronic се закити со дури 3 престижни MIPA награди на Musikmesse Frankfurt 2010:
• Најдобар иновативен производ: PolyTune™
• Најдобар бас кабинет: RS210/RS212
• Најдобар бас засилувач: RH450
• Nova System исто така е номиниран во категоријата:“Best guitar product”
• Blue Bottle Rocket Stage 2 номиниран во категоријата: “Best microphone”
„Vukodlak u Janjećoj koži“ – novi tek predstavljeni „klavir“ - “Kurzweil PRO-X“
OTAC DIGITALNIH KLAVIRA ILI GENIJALNI NAUČNIK? OBOJE...I VIŠE OD TOGA!!!
Okupljena je ponovo ista ekipa američkih stručnjaka i programera, koja je svojevremeno probila Kurzweil u sam vrh tehnologije, uz masovnu milionsku pomoć i podršku vlasnika velike automobilske kompanije!
Jedinstvena dobitna kombinacija već daje rezultate: Kurzweil se s novim i tek najavljenim proizvodima vraća na vodeće mjesto proizvođača instrumenata za PROFESIONALCE.
Tek predstavljeni „klavir“ Kurzweil PRO-X – „Vukodlak u Janjećoj koži“ odlikuje se nadnaravno naprednim osobinama:
1) „15-LAYER PIANO SAMPLE“ - dosad najbolji i najskuplji piano jednog drugog proizvođača (8000 US $) je bio 8-layer piano. Kurzweil je sa patentiranom tehnologijom uspio ponovo da stvori “Najbolji piano na svijetu!” i vrati se na pozicije koje je imao na početku kad je i stvorio kategoriju: digitalni piano sa legendarnim K-250. Ali ovaj put, za “Najbolji piano na svijetu!” ne morate prodati kuću ni auto !!!“
2) Profesionalci su uvijek htjeli imati svoj monster-synth i u svojoj dnevnoj sobi, ali to obično nije nailazilo na razumijevanje obitelji; gomila kablova, željeznih stalaka i metalne crne klavijature se nikako nisu uklapale u toplinu doma. Klasični “kućni“ instrumenti opet nisu imali previše ponuditi pravom profesionalcu; do danas!!! Kurzweil PRO-X u 3 varijante nudi: kompletan PC3X uz dodatni fenomenalni 15-LAYER PIANO, a sve to spakirano u elegantno piano-polish kućište, vrhunske izrade. (Kurzweil inače radi i koncertne klavire tako da kvalitet laka i izrade nije nikada doveden u pitanje, kao kod nekih drugih proizvodjača). Sa ovakvom kombinacijom zadovoljstvo je zagarantirano; Profesionalac dobija pravu zvijer, iz koje može izvući sve što Kurzweil VAST+VA-synthesa omogućava, a porodica ima najbolji piano na svijetu – koji isto tako i izgleda. Perfektno! Perfektno!
Više o samom Ray Kurzweilu pogledajte pod "ZANIMLJIVOSTI" na našoj stranici.
Apogee kvaliteta, Apple integracija, apsolutna jednostavnost...
Apogee, Apple i Euphonix su radili zajedno da Vam pruže niz snažnih integriranih glazbenih alata za kreaciju kod skladanja, snimanja, uređivanja i miksanja, te su to sve podignuti na jedan cijeli novi nivo. Za više informacija kliknite na sličicu...
Kirk Hammet je u kooperaciji sa firmom Randall osmislio liniju pojačala sa svojim prepoznatljivim tonom. Nije zaboravio ni vremena kad je bio klinac i imao velike apetite za tonom, a malo dolara u džepu. Rezultat ove suradnje: izrodila se čitava serija pojačala u svim cjenovnim klasama.
Novi Washburn SI 60 s potpisom Iana Scotta - Anthrax
Novi Washburn SI 60 s potpisom Iana Scotta – ubojičino oružje! Gitara prelivena krvlju i izudarana lancima i buzdovanom. Puni tvrdi mahagoni, ekskluzivne Grover-ove štimalice i Buzz Feiten sistem kačenja žice. Gigbag u kompletu. Totalno cool. Cijena u Hrvatskoj – 2200 kuna!!!
Tvrtka koja ima već više od 20 godina najprodavaniju akustičnu gitaru na svijetu, nudi u 21.stoljeću prave poslastice za gitariste. Obilje noviteta iz Washburn-ovog programa ove godine. Klikom na link skinite najnoviji Washburn katalog za 2009. godinu u .pdf formatu (8 Mb).
Allen&Heath iLive - digitalna preciznost i analogno zadovoljstvo
Digitalni mix sistem s analognim zadovoljstvom i digitalnom preciznošću. Ovaj Revolucionarni koncept u načinu obrade zvuka polako, ali sigurno osvaja svijet! Sastavljen od dvije funkcionalne cjeline iLive pruža modularnost u pravom smislu te riječi: na jednoj strani imate veliku kontrolnu površinu sa svim kontrolama pod rukom kao i detaljno prikazanim svim parametrima miksa; dok drugu funkcionalnu cjelinu predstavlja ulazno izlazni rack modul u kom su zapravo smješteni svi moduli miksera, počevši od ulaznih, preko DSP modula, pa do određenog broja izlaznih modula, bilo da su analogni ili digitalni. Sada se u Allen&Heath-u uopšte ne šale kada kažu da možete da naručite mikser po svojoj mjeri - jer iLive koncept omogućava upravo to - superioiran zvuk veličine po Vašoj želji!
TC Electronic je najavio da će se u njihovoj prodajnoj mreži uskoro pojaviti „BLUE Microphones“ proizvodni asortiman što je za naše tržiste veoma lijepa vijest, s obzirom na kvalitetu i glasovitost istih.
NAMM (Nacionalno udruženje glazbenih trgovaca) u punom zamahu i ove godine u SAD-u donosi pregršt noviteta iz svijeta glazbene industrije, instrumenata, komponenti, uređaja...
Tijekom proteklih 108 godina, NAMM (Nacionalno udruženje glazbenih trgovaca) je ponosno predstavljao industriju koja donosi dar glazbe u živote ljudi. NAMM je neprofitabilna udruga koja prikazuje aktivnosti i programe za promicanje muziciranja za ljude svih dobi. NAMM je započeo u svibnju 1901 kao mali sajam i prerastao u međunarodno udruženje koje predstavljaju više od 9000 trgovaca, proizvođača, distributera glazbenih instrumenata i proizvoda iz više od 85 zemalja.
Olimpijske Igre Peking 2008 izvedene s Peavey MediaMatrix sistemom
PEKING - Kako se svjetski najbolji sportaši natječu u Pekingu ovog ljeta, tako su organizatori osigurali i svjetski najbolju audio distribuciju iz sistema Peavey MediaMatrix ® s pružanjem audio umrežavanja. Peavey MediaMatrix NION ® Series u paketu s NWare ™ softverom, modernim industrijskim-standardom.
Peavey MediaMatrix je audio kralježnica tisuća komercijalnih instalacija širom svijeta, uključujući i Sydney Opera House u Australiji, SAD novi Peking, International Airport - najveća svjetska zračna luka. MediaMatrix NION se zasniva na Linux operativnom sustavu - arhitekturi dizajniranoj za stabilne, efikasne i robusne izvedbe, te je u paketu s NWare softverom. Windows sučelje koje radi s više NION čvorovi preko Ethernet mreže, kao i third-party kontrola i SNMP management alati.
Peavey je nedavno izdao i NWare verziju 1.4.2 za MediaMatrix NION, koji je potpuno kompatibilan sa Windows ® Vista ™ operativnim sustavom i daje podršku za mrežne protokole koji omogućuju sinkronizaciju NION-a s mrežom i poslužiteljima ili Internet-om prema atomski sat baziranom satu (max.točno). Osim toga, NION NX, N6 i N3 čvorovi sada isporučuju s flash memorijom do 2 GB kako bi se omogućilo dodatni prostor za pohranu audio, projekt i datoteka pozadinskih glazbenih petlji, plus povećana efikasnost za razmjenu poruka, audio reprodukciju, snimanje i obrada unutar multi - NION sistema.
Snoop Dogg i Willie Nelson otkrili zadovoljstvo rada s sE Gemini mikrofonom.
Sven Lens inženjer zvuka iz Nizozemske i vlasnik studija “Wisseloord Studio” na dobrom glasu planetarnih razmjera, ušao u projekt snimanja dvije svjetske super-zvijezde potpuno različitih stilova glazbe. Snoop Dogg i ikona Willie Nelson su snimali pjesmu: “My Medicine”. Sven je pri toj zgodi koristio sE Gemini studijski mikrofon za kojeg smatra da ima najbolji zvuk. Ovaj impresivni novi mikrofon kompanije SE Electronics koristi dvije elektronske cijevi umjesto klasične jedne. Pomoću njega snimani su oba vokala I Willijeva gitara.
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Phanthera mikrofon kompanije Brauner.microphones je nominiran za prestižnu TEC nagradu ove godine na AES konvenciji (San Francisco, 2-5 listopad). Nominiran je u kategoriji „Technology/Recording“ Brauner.microphones je firma koja već više od dekade zauzima mjesto među vrhunskih deset na svijetu.
“Lab.gruppen’s PLM 10000Q” nominiran za prestižnu (TEC) nagradu
Kungsbacka, Sweden, July 2008
“Mix” fondacija najavila nominaciju pojačala “Lab.gruppen’s PLM 10000Q” u kategoriji tehničke kvalitete & kreativnosti za prestižnu (TEC) nagradu u kategoriji tehnologije pojačala. TEC nagrade, sponzorirane od strane “Mix magazine” su u svijetu vrlo značajne i vrlo priznate od strane profesionalaca u audio produkciji i produkcijskom dizajnu. Dobitnik će biti objavljen u San Franciscu 3. listopada na
“Audio Engineering Society” (AES) konvenciji.
Svjetski čuveno grčko kazalište „Greek Theatre“ nedaleko od Hollywood-a u Los Angelesu, California, nadogradilo zvuk s pojačalima Lab.gruppen iz FP+ serije i PLM serijom sistema menagmenta. Ovaj Teatar ima 5600 mjesta i otvorenog je tipa - po uzoru na grčke teatre. Inače ovaj teatar pamti i nastupe mnogih renomiranih glazbenika od Radiohead-a do Mark Knoplfera.
Jedan od najpopularnijih Heavy bendova ikada - Iron Maiden svoju Turneju: “Somewhere Back in Time" po sjevernoj Americi odrađuje s vrlo velikim EAW KF760 Series line array sistemom optimaliziranim s EAW UX8800 digitalnim procesingom. Više na: http://www.eaw.com/frontrow/2008/05/iron_maiden_tour_hits_n_americ.html
Velika Američka rock legenda KISS su na europskoj turneji svibanj i lipanj. KISS gitarista Tommy Thayer osim što već duže vrijeme svira Washburn gitaru, u novije doba koristi i Hughes & Kettner Dutone lampaško pojačalo - signature ediciju.
http://hughes-and-kettner.com/news.php?id=378&p=1&prodid=
Lab.Gruppen na turneji Alicie Keys i Dream Theatera
"Clair Brothers, americki rental-gigant za ozvučenja, kupio čak 300 komada pojacala Lab.Gruppen PLM 10000Q, modela koji u sebi sadrzi superiorni Dolby Lake procesing. Nevjerovatnih 3.000.000 Watti ( TRI MILIONA WATI) i to sinusne snage... Ta pojačala ce odmah biti upotrebljena za turneje Alicia Keys i Dream Theater. Najavili su da ce uskoro kupiti i dodatne količine Lab.Gruppen pojacala "
Budućnost profesionalnog digitalnog DJ-inga na PC-iju.
Budućnost profesionalnog digitalnog DJ-inga na PC-iju i Mac-a. Stanton sistem SCS - potpuno novi pristup remiksiranju za DJ-eje. Sistem se sastoji od Stanton SCS.1d decka i Stanton SCS.1m mixa koji se Firewire konkecijom spajaju na laptop. Kompatibilan je sa svim programima koje imamo u shopu: Traktor Studio, MixVibes, Ableton Live, Deckadance...i omogućava rad s npr. samo jednim playerom, umjesto dosada 2 ili više. Nakon premijere odmah dobio: "2008 Crystal Disc Awards"!
Poštovani gitaristi,
Randall je ponudio LIMITIRANU seriju Kirk Hammet half stack-a od samo 100 komada, od toga 25 je odvojeno za Europu,
Cijena: 47.777 kn
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, February 28, 2008 – PreSonus-ov korisnik Michael Comstock snimao koncert Billy Joel-a s Filadelfijskim orkestrom na Glazbenoj akademiji Filadelfije koristeći pun rack PreSonus-ovog DigiMax LT-a! Više pogledati na: www.presonus.com/artists/professional-users/Detail.aspx?artistID=142
Američki proizvođač gitarskih pojačala potpisao je ugovor sa čuvenim gitaristom Metallice Kirk-om Hammett-om, o izradi serije potpisanih Randall pojačala.
Hammett i Randall su postigli dogovor u vezi izrade proširene serije gitarskih pojačala koja imaju zadatak da na najbolji mogući način dočaraju ton ovog gitariste i Metallice uopće.
U ovoj seriji će se naći potpisana combo pojačala, glave, te gitarska predpojačala...
Mi se nadamo da ćemo Vam u najkraćem mogućem roku donijeti ovo i u Hrvatsku!
Ako želite vidjeti što o tome misli sam Kirk, pogledajte sljedeći link na YouTube-u:
