October, 2005 archive

IK Multimedia has announced the development of its first hardware product, AmpliTube StompIO, an advanced USB foot controller for AmpliTube 2 software. StompIO will control AmpliTube 2’s 4,000 instantly playable presets in a traditional stomp box pedal fashion.
For the first time, StompIO will offer the same feeling of working with traditional floor-processors, but with a […]

Tone-Tools has introduced a new guitar speaker cabinet. Created originally for studio guitarist Stephen Boykin, the Fat Cat 212MB is a cabinet designed to enhance the classic British guitar amplifier.
According to Tone-Tools, the closed back, front ported design enhances sound projection and overall tone. The Fat Cat 212MB is handcrafted from Birch multi-ply with dovetailed […]

AES update: Cakewalk has released SONAR 5 Producer Edition for Windows. The new version utilizes a true 64-bit end-to-end signal path on native x64 systems and 32-bit systems.
SONAR 5’s 64-bit double precision floating point engine ensures a higher level of sonic integrity. In addition, SONAR 5 introduces advances in RAM and native processing power on […]

Celemony Software has announced the fall release of Version 3 of the legendary audio software Melodyne for Mac and PC. Melodyne3 offers a new algorithm that allows any type of audio material to profit from Melodyne’s unique editing functions and sound quality; in other words, Melodyne is no longer limited to the editing of melodies […]

AES Update: Open Labs has announced the first Athlon 64-bit dual-core keyboards, the NeKo64 Gen2, a powerful new version of the NeKo line, and the NeKo LET Gen2.
Boasting a 2.0 GHz Athlon dual-core 64-bit processor, the NeKo64 Gen2 maintains the NeKo64’s legacy as the most powerful production stations available, by providing the latest generation of […]

Cakewalk has introduced Dimension Pro, the company’s first simultaneous Mac/PC virtual instrument release.
First released as an integral part of Project5 Version 2 in April of this year, Dimension is a synthesizer that combines real instruments with advanced synthesis. For Dimension Pro, Cakewalk has added a two DVD sound library. The immense sound library that ships […]

AES Update: Blue Microphones has introduced the OmniMouse Microphone. Based on the unique and versatile design of the popular Mouse Microphone, the OmniMouse is a pressure-gradient condenser microphone featuring a rotating omni-directional capsule enclosed within a spherical grille. This is the same B4 capsule used in Blue’s Bottle microphone system. This recording tool combines the […]

M-Audio has announced the ProjectMix I/O combination motorized control surface and multi-channel audio interface.
ProjectMix I/O is designed to simplify system configuration and streamline production by integrating everything needed to give project studios many of the workflow advantages of pro studios.
Connecting via a simple FireWire (IEEE 1394) connection, this new device brings the integration of total […]

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is excited to announce BANDSTAND, a highly versatile software instrument designed as the optimal solution for musicians, performers and producers that work with the General MIDI format. BANDSTAND includes a true studio-quality GM sound library that sets new standards in terms of musical expressiveness, and is equipped with a host of powerful and […]

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS has announced NI ESSENTIALS, a new instrument collection that allows aspiring musicians and producers to get their hands on a powerful arsenal of acclaimed software instruments at a highly attractive bundle price.
NI ESSENTIALS offers a well-rounded and versatile selection of creative musical tools providing professional results for a wide range of styles and […]

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS has announced new versions of its NI KOMPLETE products that will be available immediately, including NI KOMPLETE 3, NI KOMPLETE SOUND 2 and NI KOMPLETE CARE 2006. The new NI KOMPLETE product range gives musicians and producers access to a powerful arsenal of professional creative tools at an extremely competitive price, while offering […]

Blue Microphones is now shipping the Snowball USB Microphone. Designed for desktop recording applications such as podcasting, the Snowball mic’s universal driver and plug & play USB compatibility make recording into your laptop or DAW easy.
The mic’s dual-capsule design and three-position switch dial make it flexible to use for many applications.
The Snowball retails for $155 […]

MusicXPC has introduced the Professional M3, a Pentium-based media production laptop computer designed for audio professionals such as musicians, producers and composers.
The Windows-based Professional M3 is a computer specially “tweaked” for media production. The computer is configured from the BIOS up to handle music applications running dozens of audio tracks, effects and virtual instruments. The […]

Unitonic has announced Aurora 2.0, a new version of their plug-in synth for Pro Tools|HD Accel systems. Sporting a redesigned interface and a host of features never-before-available on any synthesizer, Aurora 2.0 offers new sonic possibilities with the dynamic interaction and expressive capabilities of a traditional instrument.
Unique to Aurora 2.0 is the introduction of Noise […]

Alesis’ new line of MultiMix FireWire Mixers is now shipping. The MultiMix FireWire Mixers are available in 8-, 12-, and 16-channel configurations, and feature FireWire connectivity, low noise analog electronics, and one hundred 28-bit digital effects.
The DICE II FireWire technology incorporated into the MultiMix FireWire Series provides for the transfer of multiple audio data streams […]