September, 2005 archive

Gemini has introduced the PS-02USB 3-channel stereo mixer, which features two USB ports located on the mixer’s back panel.
With the added connectivity, DJs have the ability to mix in music directly from their PC while recording the overall mix directly to their PC. With full-duplex capability, the PS-02USB allows these operations to be performed simultaneously [...]

Applied Acoustics Systems has introduced the AAS Modeling Collection. The collection comprises the entire AAS line of products - Tassman 4, Lounge Lizard EP-2, Ultra Analog VA-1 and String Studio VS-1 - at the price of $499.
The AAS instruments are based on the most advanced physical modeling technology available today for unmatched sound quality, feel [...]

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 [...]