September, 2005 archive

Big Fish Audio has introduced, Soul City, a sample library featuring construction kits from early 1970s retro-soul to modern-day R&B and Neo Soul.
Description:
A groovin’, hot-buttered collection of construction kits covering a variety of Nu and Old School Soul styles, from early 1970s retro-soul to modern-day R&B and Neo Soul. Inspired by the music of such [...]

Metric Halo has announced that SpectraFoo Standard and SpectraFoo Complete Version 4.0 are now shipping and in general release for Mac OS X. This release includes the standalone versions of the software, plug-in versions are scheduled to be released at a later date.
Pricing remains US$400 for SpectraFoo Standard and US$800 for SpectraFoo Complete. Upgrades from [...]

Griffin Technology is shipping the iFM, an iPod add-on that integrates FM radio tuning, recording and remote control functionality to the iPod.
With the flip of a switch, users can switch between controlling their music library and listening to FM radio programming. iFM is also a recording device, with a built in microphone to record voice, [...]

PreSonus has lowered the price of the FIREBOX – 6×10 FireWire Recording System to $299.
The FIREBOX has the highest record/playback track count of its size with the ability to record six inputs and playback through ten outputs simultaneously all at pro-quality 24-bit/96kHz. Two ultra-low noise high-headroom microphone/instrument preamplifiers with 48V phantom power are on the [...]

Native Instruments has announced Traktor DJ Studio 3, the next generation of its groundbreaking mixing software. The new version will continue to change the face of DJing through a host of powerful creative features, including four playback decks, a suite of performance effects, an analog-modeled mixer section, a customizable user interface and more.
Traktor DJ Studio [...]

Toshiba has developed the first gas-powered MP3 player.
Before you plan on gassing up your player, though, keep in mind that the device is a proof-of-concept developed to highlight the capabilities of new portable fuel-cell technology.
Toshiba Corporation has developed two prototype direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) units and begun tests to validate their operation with mobile [...]

Kensington has announced its first NXT-based product, the SX 2000 Speakers for iPod. The grille-less NXT flat panel loudspeaker, which forms the whole fascia of the docking station, provides a wide, immersive sound. A Universal Dock provides a way to connect any iPod with a dock connector.
NXT Chief Commercial Officer, Graham Ryan, said, “the Kensington [...]

Moog Music has introduced the Be The First promotion for the Moog PianoBar, a portable device that sits on a piano keyboard, scanning for playing and converting it to MIDI.
Moog has identified 364 Metropolitian areas in the USA, and is offering special pricing to the first buyers in each area.
If you are the first school, [...]

SendStation Systems has introduced the earBuddy carrying case for iPod earbuds.
The compact case (about the size of a jewelry box) has been designed specifically with the iPod earbuds in mind, but can hold many other earbuds as well. It is coated with ballistic nylon and built to withstand 200 lbs. or 90 kg of force. [...]

Audiotech has announced the WMP-1 Wicked Metal Pedal. The WMP-1 will produce extreme over the top distortion tones, according to the company, tailored toward rock and metal players. The WMP-1 can be used as a stand alone unit in front of any clean amp or run into a dirty amp to achieve maximum gain.
Controls include [...]