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!.
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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, […]

Line 6 has announced the launch of Variax Workbench version 1.1, the interactive, virtual custom shop available exclusively for Line 6’s Variax Electric 300, 500, 600, and 700 guitars. Released in early 2005, the hardware/software package is now available as a free software download for users who connect their Variax directly into Vetta II and […]

Bob Moog’s death has led to an explosion of coverage of his life and work. Here’s a sampling of recent coverage:

From circuitry, a symphony - “What Stradivarius was to the violin and Les Paul and Leo Fender were to guitars, Robert Moog was to synthesizers.”
The magic of invention - Robert Moog gave the music world […]

DUY has announced a new mastering plug-in for TDM: DUY MagicEQ, a Statistically-Adaptative Automatic Equalizer. MagicEQ automatically equalizes your mix and lets you adjust the result to give your own extra “touch” to the sound, making the equalization process fast and simple. DUY MagicEQ is shipping now.
To use DUY MagicEQ, you simply insert the plug-in, […]

Big Fish Audio has announced the release of Rotation, a collection of construction kits for pop & rhythm and blues music.
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Britney, Christina, Justin, Janet…any of those names sound familiar? Of course they do, because they’re on top of the charts and in heavy rotation on the radio. The whole world knows who they are! And […]

Record label Shima has posted free electronica MP3s from the Greek electronica group Parallel Worlds.
Parallel World’s music is a combination of dreamy/atmospheric textures with pure analogue electronic rhythms and sequences, combining the feel of 70s electronic music with modern electronica and ambient music. For Parallel Worlds, melody is essential, but most important is emotional context. […]