July, 2004 archive

Vestax introduced the VMC-004 mixer at the 2004 Summer NAMM show, which offers high quality and functionality at an affordable price for beginner and intermediate house and techno DJs. The 4-channel mixer includes a 3-band, 100% cut isolator per channel as well as 5-segment LED meters on each channel.
The VMC-004 includes four RCA line inputs, […]

Korg released the “mark II” version of its ELECTRIBE•S Rhythm Production Sampler at the 2004 NAMM Summer Session. Designed to provide the same immediacy and ease-of-use as the original model, the new ES-1mkII also features an enhanced soundset, an all-new Modulation Delay effect and a sleek, rugged, metal case design.
The ES-1mkII has 95 seconds of […]

Roland introduced a new monitoring solution, the DS-8/-7/-5 active reference series, at the 2004 NAMM Summer Session.
The DS series delivers high-resolution performance with precise imaging, ultra-low coloration, and smooth, balanced energy output. Premium-grade discrete amp circuits and film capacitors provide the purest signal path. The new DS line is ideally suited for professional and project […]

At the NAMM Summer Show, Roland announced that it was shipping the SP-606, a sampling workstation that combines sampling, phrase sequencing, audio editing, effects, performance tools, computer connectivity, and soft-synthesis into a user-friendly package.
Pro-quality digital audio can be captured with the SP-606’s 8-voice sampling engine by recording directly from the built-in stereo inputs and digital […]

Voxengo has announced that the version update 1.2 for Redunoise PC VST plug-in is now available for download. Redunoise is a high resolution audio noise reduction system which delivers an unprecedented quality and offers the most comprehensive control over the broad-band noise reduction process.
The updated version implements minor bug fixes and offers the user several […]

Tascam has joined with Vienna Symphonic Library, creators of their critically acclaimed orchestral library, to create Vienna Giga Symphony, an exclusive new collection to be included free with copies of GigaStudio 3 Orchestra.
The new library has been produced at 24-bit resolution and recorded in the Vienna Symphonic Library’s custom-built Silent Stage in Vienna . This […]

Kraftwerk’s Tour de France Soundtracks highlights the shift in music production from hardware to virtual, software-based studios.
The album features all new material, created and produced in an entirely new way for Kraftwerk. “We’ve been trying a lot of new things and the virtual technologies were key to that”, says Fritz Hilpert. “We all have an […]

At the Summer NAMM show, Sony showed the Vegas+DVD Production Suite of software tools, which includes Vegas 5, DVD Architect 2 and a Dolby Digital AC-3 Encoder software.
Sony Vegas 5 software, the latest version of the award-winning non-linear professional video and audio editing application, now offers increased functionality, more specialized features and the most extensive […]

Absara Audio announced the launch of the Pigtronix EP-1 Envelope Phaser, a combination of classic analog effects presented in a compact, multi-function foot pedal.
Custom shop versions of the EP-1 are already in use by the likes of chart topping road warriors: Maroon 5; jazz/funk/jam favorites, Soulive; 10-string bass virtuoso, Stew McKinsey; as well as the […]

At the NAMM 2004 Summer Show, Numark announced the DXM Pro, a professional performance scratch DJ mixer.
The 100% digital DXM Pro incorporates world-class fader technology into a 2-channel scratch mixer. It also incorporates a unique spring-loaded transform function built into the phono/line switch for professional competitors.
With a proven, familiar interface based on Numark’s leading line […]

IK Multimedia announced the release of SampleTank 2 FREE at the summer NAMM show. The SampleTank 2 FREE release is complemented by a series of free lessons and free sounds for the definitive sample experience.
SampleTank 2 FREE is a fully working version of SampleTank 2 with this simple limitations:

It opens only a limited selection of […]

Crest Audio has introduced the HP-Eight professional mixing console, combining Crest’s legendary high quality audio design with modern, efficient construction.
The HP-Eight is available in easily portable 24-channel and 32-channel frames, as well as installation-size 40-, 48- and 56-channel frames, making this console ideal for a variety of medium-capacity live performance venues and houses of worship.
The […]

Alesis introduced a standalone CD burner, the Alesis CD Twin, at the NAMM 2004 Summer Session.
The CD Twin is a fast and easy solution for backing up audio and data from all popular CD formats.
The CD Twin has a 52x burn mechanism that makes one-button CD to CD copies, as well as compilations from audio […]

Ableton has released Live 4, the latest version of their popular audio sequencer. With V4, Ableton has added full MIDI support.
In Live 4, you will find a complete approach to MIDI sequencing, pattern recording, drag-and-drop sampling, virtual instruments and MIDI hardware support. There are substantial extensions and enhancements to existing functionality, including such features as […]

Arturia announced, at the NAMM 2004 Summer Session, the latest version of its virtual analog modular synthesizer, Arturia Moog Modular 2.0.
The original Arturia Moog Modular was a virtual simulation of the massive Moog synthesizers pioneered by Dr. Bob Moog. Version 2 builds on that and adds several features:
New ergonomics:

One unique scrollable view to overlook the […]