KRK Systems launched the second generation of their industry-standard Rokit monitor. The second generation Rokit incorporates several technologies from the company’s flagship VXT and E8B lines, including radically radiused edges along the front of the cabinet. The new Rokits replace the current Rokit 5″, 6″ and 8″ models. I’ve got a pair of Rokit in… Read More KRK Intros Second-Gen Rokit Studio Monitors
At the Winter NAMM Show, KRK announced ERGO, a digital room analysis and correction system. ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) aims to improve your studio mixing space by correcting for real world acoustic problems. ERGO analyzes and compensates for undesirable room acoustics which can negatively impact audio mixdowns. The unit connects to a computer via… Read More KRK Ergo Room Correction System
Winter NAMM Show Update: Korg introduced special edition versions of its X50 and microKORG synths. The body of the Limited Edition X50 (X50-CF) is covered in a camouflage finish, and the Limited Edition microKORG (microKORG-BK) features vintage-style, reverse-color keys (the black and white colors are reversed). Both keyboards provide the same functions and features as… Read More Two Bizarro Keyboards From Korg
At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Alesis introduced TransActive Mobile, a mobile, battery-powered PA system with universal dock for iPod. The system comes with four inputs for connecting microphones, electric or bass guitars, keyboards or CD/MP3 players. An iPod dock is included . Features: High-output powered, mountable 2-way speaker system Built-in, rechargeable battery with level… Read More Alesis Intros iPod PA System
NAMM Update: Alesis intro’d the M1 Active 320 USB speaker system. Features include: USB 1.1 audio interface 16-Bit / 44.1-48 kHz recording and playback Pro-grade 1/4″ plugs and standard RCA jacks TRS headphone output Two 1/4″ phone jack inputs Stereo 1/8″ TRS mini-jack input Stereo RCA inputs 1/8″ TS output to passive speaker Switchable power… Read More Alesis Debuts M1 Active 320 USB Speaker System
NAMM Show Update: Tapco introduced a new loudspeaker sub, the TAPCO THUMP TH-18s Active Subwoofer. Housed in a rugged, ported bass-reflex enclosure and featuring an 500-watt Class-D amplifier design, the TH-18s provides amazingly accurate low-end response—from 35Hz-125Hz. The high-current switching power supply means it’s ready for worldwide use, and it’s lightweight, so musicians won’t break… Read More Tapco Intros Ass-Thumping Sub
Best-named new startup Overloud has announced TH1, a new virtual guitar amp. Modeled after a wide variety of amplifiers, one of its most unusual features is its ability to “morph” between amps, so the guitar player can “build” his own personal amp. TH1’s Smart Control strip is a row of 8 soft buttons, pots and… Read More Overloud Debuts TH1 Guitar Amp at Winter NAMM
IK Multimedia has announced that StompIO, an advanced USB floor controller + audio interface + modeling software bundle, is shipping. StompIO comes fully stocked with 5 full software packages: AmpliTube 2 Ampeg SVX AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix AmpliTube Metal (only for previously registered AmpliTube 2 users) and AmpliTube X-GEAR That’s over $1,200/€990 worth of software, totaling… Read More IK Multimedia Announces StompIO Guitar/Bass Amp and FX System Now Shipping
At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Eric Barbour of Metasonix introduced the G-1000 Fucking Fucker (not the sucking fucker), a high-end tube amp that brings Barbour’s interest in using using vacuum tubes in original ways to amps. We caught up with Eric at the show and this was what he had to say about the… Read More Eric Barbour Intros The Fucking Fucker Amplifier
At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Eric Barbour of Metasonix introduced the G-1000 Fucking Fucker (not the sucking fucker), a high-end tube amp that brings Barbour’s interest in using using vacuum tubes in original ways to amps. Here’s what Barbour has to say about the Fucking Fucker: There is nothing like the G-1000. Not even… Read More The Fucking Fucker
