NAMM Preview: Open Labs Intros SoundSlate Pro Music Computer

Open Labs is introducing the SoundSlate Pro rack-mountable music computer at the 2011 NAMM Show. Here’s what they have to say about the SoundSlate Pro: The SoundSlate PRO combines the latest in computer technolgy with proprietary software and design, delivering the next logical evolution in integrated music-creation and open-platform innovation. The SoundSlate PRO is your… Read More NAMM Preview: Open Labs Intros SoundSlate Pro Music Computer

January 8, 201113 Comments

XBox 360 Controller With Ableton Live

This video, via AntonAudio, demonstrates using an XBox 360 controller as a music controller for Ableton Live (with Max for Live): This patch started as an OSC game controller that I decided to port to Max for Live to take advantage of the device parameter control API. It was a pretty painless port, most of the… Read More XBox 360 Controller With Ableton Live

January 7, 2011January 6, 20111 Comment

Pro Tools Tablet, The Indamixx2 Pro, Now Available For $1799

Indamixx has released the Indamixx2 Pro – a tablet computer that comes pre-loaded with Avid Pro Tools 9. The company says that the Indamixx2 Pro can handle 8 stereo tracks (16 total) with 2-6 plugins on 2 GB RAM with no Windows 7 optimizations. Not a powerhouse, but try that on your iPad.

January 4, 201122 Comments

Want To See Pro Tools Running On An iPad?

Want to see Pro Tools, Logic or your favorite DAW running on an iPad? That’s what this video looks like – but it’s actually something a lot more interesting. It captures an experiment with Pro Tools running on an Indamixx 2 Pro Tablet. It demonstrates that it’s possible to run a heavyweight music DAW on… Read More Want To See Pro Tools Running On An iPad?

December 31, 2010December 31, 201019 Comments

New KDJ-One Like A iPad Smartbook For Music

CyberStep has introduced a first of its kind DAW touchscreen smartbook, the KDJ-ONE, featuring an advanced synthesizer, sequencer, and multitrack audio editing with ACIDized WAV support. Built-in speakers, mic, WLAN, and lithium battery are included to let the KDJ-ONE be used as a portable and wireless handheld production environment. The KDJ-One also features something unusual for a DAW – a… Read More New KDJ-One Like A iPad Smartbook For Music

December 29, 2010December 30, 201066 Comments

Rain Computers Intros 6-Core Multimedia Workstations

Rain Computers has introduced the latest in its line of multimedia workstations, the 6-core Nimbus Multimedia Workstation. Nimbus is designed to offer users a powerful multimedia studio for music, animation, 3D graphics and video content. Rain is introducing two models: Nimbus, which normally starts at $1799, is built around the recently released 6-Core processor architecture, from semiconductor designer… Read More Rain Computers Intros 6-Core Multimedia Workstations

November 27, 2010December 27, 20101 Comment

New iKeyDock & StudioBlade Music Workstations From Music Computing

Austin-based startup Music Computing has announced their new line of keyboard workstations. The StudioBLADE and iKeyDOCK are complete, portable production stations, which either include a built-in Windows 7 64-bit PC with touch-screen and DAW software and virtual software instruments, or a docking system for any PC/Mac notebook. The StudioBLADE series are complete music production workstations powered… Read More New iKeyDock & StudioBlade Music Workstations From Music Computing

November 13, 2010November 14, 201025 Comments

Music Computing Intros MotionCommand MultiTouch Screen

Music Computing has introduced MotionCommand – a line of massive touchscreen controllers designed for music and media. Music Computing is an Austin-based startup headed by Victor Wong, who previously headed Open Labs. Currently, the company has four MotionCOMMAND multi-touchscreen products available: ClearView, LCD, Rack and WorkCenter. There are two versions – one driven by an… Read More Music Computing Intros MotionCommand MultiTouch Screen

November 13, 2010November 14, 201015 Comments

Pro Tools HD Native First Look

Avid has introduced Pro Tools | HD Native, a new version of Pro Tools HD software that runs entirely on computer CPU host-processing power. Pro Tools | HD Native Taking advantage of the rapid advancement in the performance of computer processors, this newest member of the Pro Tools family couples the software features, sound quality… Read More Pro Tools HD Native First Look

October 7, 2010October 7, 20101 Comment

Music Computing Launching Large Format Multi-Touch Screen Controllers, MacBook Music Production Station Docks & Keyboard Production Stations

New music startup Music Computing has announced that it will released ten new music products on October 20th. Austin-based startup Music Computing will roll-out the new company in a live Web broadcast October 20, 2010 (12:00pm CST) at MusicComputing.com, where it will showcase eight (8) new hardware and two (2) new software products. The new company… Read More Music Computing Launching Large Format Multi-Touch Screen Controllers, MacBook Music Production Station Docks & Keyboard Production Stations

October 6, 2010October 6, 20102 Comments

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