2008 Summer NAMM Show: MOTU has unveiled version 6 of Digital Performer. Digital Performer 6 offers new features, enhanced operation and improved performance at all levels, from hundreds of small enhancements driven by user requests to major new features and plug-ins. Features like track comping transform everyday work, while DP6’s new Final Cut Pro integration… Read More MOTU Digital Performer 6
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Yamaha announced the MOTIF-RACK XS Tone Generator. Description: Utilizing the very same sounds as the famed MOTIF XS, the MOTIF-RACK XS includes 1,152 dynamic and authentic Voices, 65 exciting drums kits, and a comprehensive synthesis engine for building custom Voices. These Voices are the basis for further sound creation and customization… Read More Yamaha Motif-Rack XS Tone Generator
2008 NAMM Summer Show: Numark announcee three new series of DJ mixers: the C-series of rack-mount club mixers, the M-series of tabletop DJ mixers, and the X-series of 100% digital tabletop DJ mixers. The C-series of 19-inch rack-mount mixers features multi-channel input sections with phono, line, and microphone inputs, multiple outputs, and sizing to fit… Read More Numark Introduces Three New Lines Of DJ Mixers
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Roland announced the new JUNO-Stage synthesizer. Description: The JUNO-Stage includes all the features needed for a streamlined live performance, such as simple split and layer functions, separate reverb and EQ knobs, an intuitive top panel and LED display, and the FAVORITE function. Made popular by the current JUNO series, this function… Read More NAMM Update: Roland Intros New Juno Stage Synthesizer
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Alesis has introduced the ProTrack, a device that turns an iPod into a professional handheld digital stereo recorder. Two high-quality condenser microphones are built-in, fixed in XY stereo configuration. ProTrack also offers users a pair of combination XLR – 1/4-inch inputs for connection for external microphones and line sources. When running… Read More Alesis ProTrack Turns Your iPod Into A Digital Audio Recorder
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Mackie‘s SRM 450‘s have become a modern standard for live music amplification. I’ve got a set myself, and can vouch that they sound great and are built like tanks. Now Mackie has announced the next generation of its SRM Series, with the SRM450v2 and SRM350v2. The new models feature efficient switching… Read More NAMM Update: Mackie Announces SRMv2 Active Loudspeakers
2008 Summer Namm Show: Mackie expands its VLZ3 compact mixer line with the release of the 402-VLZ3 and the 802-VLZ3 Premium Mic/Line Mixers. “The 802-VLZ3 is the perfect mixer for someone who wants the overall quality of a 1202-VLZ3, but doesn’t need that many input channels,” said Greg Young, Mackie Product Manager. “The 402-VLZ3 is… Read More Summer NAMM Show: Mackie Intros Two Compact Mixers
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Source Audio is shipping its new line of Soundblox effects pedals. Source Audio will also provide a free Hot Hand wired sensor pack with the Soundblox Wah, Phaser and Flanger while supplies last. Based on the Hot Hand Wah Filter and Hot Hand Phaser/Flanger effects systems, the new Soundblox Tri-Mod Wah,… Read More Source Audio Shiping Soundblox Pedals
2008 Summer NAMM Show: Alesis has announced that it is including Ableton Live Lite 7 with its USB and FireWire mixers and audio interfaces: Alesis is now bundling Ableton Live Lite 7 with the following mixers and interfaces: iO|2, iO|26, iMultiMix 8 USB, iMultiMix 16 USB, MultiMix 8 USB, MultiMix 8 USB 2.0, MultiMix 8… Read More Alesis Digital Mixers To Ship With Ableton Live Lite 7
Steinberg and Yamaha have introduced a new MIDI controller for Cubase, the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller. Features : Advanced Integration controller knob with ‘point and control’ support: controls any visual Cubase 4 parameter, internal FX setting or VSTi parameter using mouse pointer selection Instant plug and play with ‘Cubase Ready’ LED – no additional setup… Read More Steinberg Intros Advanced MIDI Controller
