July, 2006 archive

Audio-Technica, leading manufacturer of professional microphones and headphones, has announced the new 700 Series Professional UHF Wireless Systems. Representing the latest generation of A-T’s popular Freeway UHF wireless systems, 700 Series systems provide automatic frequency scanning, which selects an open channel at the touch of a button — an unheard of feature in this price […]

2006 Summer NAMM Session: Audio-Technica introduced the new ATW-T371 handheld cardioid condenser microphone/transmitter.
Employing A-T’s Artist Series ATM710 cardioid condenser element, the ATW-T371 wireless mic is designed to be used as a handheld or mounted on a microphone stand. The ATW-T371 features rugged metal construction, soft-touch controls and a multi-function LCD display. It is powered by […]

At the 2006 Summer NAMM Session, Audio-Technica exhibited several new accessories for its wireless microphone systems.
The comprehensive A-T line has added two new antennas and three antenna accessories: the ATW-DA49 UHF active unity-gain antenna distribution system, the ATW-49CB active antenna combiner kit, ATW-49SP active antenna splitter kit, and the ATW-A54P and ATW-A64P UHF powered dipole […]

As part of its Import Series of headphones recently debuted in the U.S., Audio-Technica has announced the availability of the ATH-PRO700 SV Professional Monitor Headphones. The ATH-PRO700 SV headphones are designed to provide DJs and other audio professionals with the highest level of sonic accuracy while offering maximum comfort for hours of listening in a […]

Los Angeles-based production company ZU33 is combing the planet for undiscovered synthesizer talent to include in the feature-length documentary film Synth God.

Synth God explores the world of synthesizers and electronic music, with a focus on how synthesizer players are shaping modern music and culture. But unearthing all those amazing synth wizards out there is no […]

SoundEngine.com has announed the availability of a collection of colorful Upright Pianos for AKAI: “ACD-010 Upright Pianos”.
SoundEngine’s Upright Piano Collection consists of a Hanson Upright- a British upright/overstrung piano with old style action, built in 1908 and a Ladbrooke Upright; this is a c. 1955 with modern action, parallel strung. Velocity Switch, Stereo, and Mono […]

NAMM Update: Cakewalk announced free Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro synthesizers for Mac and PC. The Expansion Packs are available now as free downloads to registered Rapture and Dimension Pro customers from www.cakewalk.com.
The Rapture and Dimension Pro Expansion Packs are in direct response to success of the new Cakewalk Instruments line and the […]

Casio, which in the 80’s made some interesting entry-level synthesizers and samplers, by and large left has been aiming for the mass market for the last twenty years with its keyboards.
At the Summer NAMM show, though, Casio introduced keyboards that suggest that they are introducing some high-end features to compete in the mainstream market. These […]

CME is shipping its Matrix Series mixers in the US. The Matrix X five channel mixer and Matrix Y headphone amp add functionality to music production and performance systems with flexible combinations of connections and features.
“CME products always offer both incredible cost performance and unique market driven features” states Athan Billias, Director of Marketing for […]

CME, based in China and distributed in the US by Yamaha Corporation of America, is shipping the WIDI X-8, a full duplex wireless system for MIDI and USB communication.
The WIDI X-8 comes with two identical MIDI/USB devices that operate in four different ways depending on the users needs. First, each unit can work independently as […]

CME has announced the US availability of the Bitstream 3X desktop MIDI controller.
“CME’s philosophy is ‘Always a Step Ahead’ and the world’s first 3 axis MIDI controller certainly lives up to that vision,” stated Athan Billias, Director of Marketing for Technology Products at Yamaha. “Never under estimate the power of being first”.

The Bitstream 3X is […]

VirtuosoWorks, makers of NOTION music composition and performance software, has released five Sound Kits, adding extra sounds and techniques to the standard orchestra that ships with NOTION software. These new samples were recorded in Studio One at Abbey Road Studios using London Symphony Orchestra players and include Expanded Strings, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds and Harpsichord.
The Expanded […]

ADAM Audio is now shipping their new Sub 8, a brand new subwoofer aimed at the project studio market.
The Sub8 is a compact yet powerful subwoofer designed to extend the low end of any near field monitoring system. It houses an excellent 8” woofer with a large 50mm voice coil and is driven by a […]

Ableton has introduced Sampler, an advanced sound-design and sound-sculpting instrument available as an upgrade within Ableton Live 6.
Sampler offers fresh sound-design possibilities through its unique processing and modulation options. When combined within Ableton’s Instrument and Effect Racks in Live 6, multiple Samplers provide unprecedented depth of control, automation and sonic possibilities.
“Sampler is a powerful sound […]

NAMM Update: Ableton, creators of Live, has announced a technology licensing partnership with leading soundware provider SONiVOX (formerly Sonic Implants). Under the terms of their agreement, Ableton will incorporate a selection of premium SONiVOX instruments into Live 6, adding a comprehensive instrument collection to the award winning music creation, production and performance suite.
SONiVOX instruments will […]