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August, 2005 archive


Griffin has introduced the TuneBox speaker system and charger dock for Apple iPod shuffle.
Plug the shuffle into the docking connector between TuneBox’s twin speakers. TuneBox charges the shuffle’s battery while it’s playing.
TuneBox’s micro drivers and efficient amplified speakers generate a powerful, dynamic sound, with unexpected clarity and great highs and lows.
TuneBox keeps the shuffle’s clickwheel [...]

 

ElectroKraft has introduced the Lunar Module, an alternative controller that uses photocells to enable theremin-like control of MIDI signals. The Lunar Module can be plugged into any synthesizer, keyboard or drum machine with MIDI input to create sounds not before possible.
“I have created an exciting alternative MIDI controller that will produce sounds and rhythms not [...]

 

SpeakerCraft has introduced MODE, the Music On Demand Experience. The MODE, a full-color, wall-mounted screen interface with a scroll wheel and push button controls, allows home owners to access and control all of their multimedia equipment, including iPods, in up to six rooms of the home.
MODE supports up to six multimedia devices through the SpeakerCraft
MZC [...]

 

SIRIUS has announced its first wearable satellite radio, the SIRIUS S50, which allows users to capture and store up to 50 hours of SIRIUS content, or a mix of SIRIUS programming and MP3/WMA files. The SIRIUS S50 is scheduled to be available in October.
The S50 measures 1.9 by 3.9 inches and 0.7 inches thick, and [...]

 

Logitech has introduced the Wireless Music System for iPod, which lets users wirelessly connect their iPod or MP3 player to a stereo or speaker system, share their digital music and control the music using their player as a remote control.
“The goal with this product is to make it easy for portable music player owners to [...]

 

Speakercraft has introduced the MZC/iPod Interface kit, which is designed to let you access an iPod from any room in your house. The interface works with all iPod models with a Dock Connector.
The naviPod provides five commands; volume up, volume down, pause/play, next track and previous track. SpeakerCraft’s naviPod kit includes a 5-button infrared remote [...]

 

Audio Damage has announced the release of DubStation for Windows VST and OSX VST/AU.
The DubStation plug-in is modeled on the “bucket-brigade” style of vintage delay units, and has all the mojo that made those boxes great. Accurate down to the warm sound of the feedback loop and the low-fidelity character of the originals, DubStation is [...]

 

Zero-G has announced the fourth title in their series of Apple Loop collections is now available, Dance Pack 2 For GarageBand. It joins Pro Pack , World Pack & Dance Pack 1 for users of Apple’s GarageBand, Soundtrack, Logic Pro 7, Logic Express & Final Cut Pro!.
Description
To create DANCE PACK 2, we hand-picked the [...]

 

The MindPrint TRIO USB expands the scope of the TRIO recording and monitoring solution introduced at Winter NAMM. It offers the same channel strip with true analog EQ and Compressor, essential mixing, AUX & DAW inputs and comprehensive monitoring features as found on the original TRIO, but adds USB audio instead of the S/PDIF interface.
“With [...]

 

Line 6, inventors of digital modeling guitars, amplifiers, and effects, announced the latest addition to the ToneCore series of stompboxes, Roto-Machine. Building on Line 6’s award-winning effects from PODxt, DL4, and Vetta, the ToneCore pedals provide guitarists of all ages and playing styles, unique Line 6 tones, advanced sound and extraordinary control in an ultra-tough, [...]