Winter NAMM Show: MXL Microphones, the professional audio division of Marshall Electronics, announced the introduction of the MXL USB.007 stereo mic for direct to computer recording on a PC or Mac. No special software or drivers are needed, just plug in to your portable or desktop computer, set your preferences and enjoy instant studio quality… Read More MXL Intros USB Stereo Condenser Mic
2007 NAMM Show: Line 6 announced the launch of GearBox Plug-In 3.1. For the computer-based musician who records guitar, bass and vocals, GearBox Plug-In delivers Line 6 studio-standard tone from POD XT, and classic must-have vintage effects in a software plug-in format. GearBox Plug-In can be used with RTAS, Mac AU and PC VST recording… Read More Line 6 GearBox Puts Pod XT Guitar Effects Into Your Computer
Combining a Sennheiser capsule with a broadcast-quality Flash recorder, the HHB FlashMic has become established as a portable recording device of choice for international broadcasters. Now HHB has expanded the FlashMic range with the introduction of a new cardioid version – the FlashMic DRM85-C – to accompany the original, omni-directional FlashMic DRM85. Both FlashMic models… Read More FlashMic DRM85-C Cardioid Microphone A Self-Contained Recording Studio
At the Winter NAMM Show, the MIDI keyboard controllers introduced were uniformly more powerful and more affordable than ever. Edirol introduced the PCR-300/-500/-800 line, which all offer more controls than previous models, including an array of sliders and even a DJ-style crossfader.
Winter NAMM Update: Edirol introduced the M-10DX, a 10-channel digital mixer that packs an amazing amount of high-end features into its small frame, including a 24-bit/96kHz processing engine and a backlit LCD so you can see the effects in operation as well a graphical spectrum analysis. Based on the same high-resolution processing engine as the… Read More Edirol Releases The M-10DX Digital Mixer
Winter NAMM Show: EASTWEST introduced six new virtual instrument collections, as well as a new 64-bit, fully networked, advanced sample engine, PLAY. PLAY Advanced Sample Engine At the heart of EASTWEST’s new virtual instruments is PLAY. The PLAY system is a professional, fully integrated solution for those with the most demanding production requirements. The PLAY… Read More EastWest Debuts New Virtual Instruments
2007 NAMM Show: DigiTech, a manufacturer of musical instrument signal processors, and a Harman International, announced two new vocal effects processors – the Vocalist Live 2 and Vocalist Live 4 vocal harmony and effects floor processors for performing guitarists. Utilizing DigiTech’s MusIQ technology, the Vocalist Live processors generate intelligent, multi-part vocal harmonies using the singer’s… Read More DigiTech Unveils Vocalist Live 2 and Vocalist Live 4 Vocal Effects Processors
NAMM Show: DigiTech, a leading manufacturer of guitar and bass multi-effects processors, and a Harman International, introduced the GSP1101 1U Modeling Preamp/Processor. Featuring the latest in modeling from DigiTech, the new 1U rack processor will include two AudioDNA2 super chips exclusively designed by DigiTech. The GSP1101 will feature top-level control knobs such as Gain, Bass,… Read More DigiTech Intros GSP1101 1U Guitar Modeling Preamp/Processor
NAMM Show: EASTWEST introduces Quantum Leap Pianos, the most detailed collection of the world’s finest grand pianos. More than half a million dollars’ worth of pianos are included in this collection, all meticulously recorded. These include a $225,000 Bechstein D-280 Concert Grand, the same kind of piano engineer/producer Ken Scott used to record Elton John,… Read More EastWest Intros Quantum Leap Pianos Virtual Instrument Collection
NAMM: Digidesign announced Reel Tape Suite, a set of analog tape emulation plug-ins that re-create the warmth of analog tape recordings and tape effects in digital recordings or live audio. Digidesign Reel Tape Suite, which operates as an AudioSuite, TDM, and RTAS plug-in, brings the vintage sound of analog gear to digital audio while providing… Read More Digidesign Wants To Delay Your Music….And Saturate It, Too
