2011 NAMM News: Orange Amplifiers is introducing the OPC – an all-in-one Guitar Amplifier and Recording Studio Workstation.

According to Orange, the OPC will be leading the way with a number of ?Firsts?:

• The first PC to feature an integrated audio interface enabling the user to plug in a guitar or microphone using a standard 1/4″ jack plug
• The first computer of its kind to have built-in high powered speakers which deliver full range studio quality sound as well as producing vintage guitar sounds.

The OPC comes with the following software packages:

• IK Multimedia Amplitube 3 including Custom Shop Orange Amps ? Amp and Effects Modelling Software
• Presonus Studio One Custom Orange Edition – DAW
• Acoustica Mixcraft 5 ? DAW
• Toontracks EZdrummer Lite
• Lick Library Player ? Guitar learning and jamming centre

Details below.

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Technical Specifications:

• 4GB DDR3 1600Mhz
• OPC Instrument Interface 24bit, 96hz ULTRA low latency
• 2 independent ¼? jack inputs for guitar, microphone or instrument, switchable and attenuated
• Optical & Coaxial S/PDIF outputs
• Slot-loading DVD-DL Drive
• Wireless-G (802.1 B/G) with top-loaded antenna
• Intel® Core? i3-540 Processor (4M Cache, 3.06 GHz)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
• Stereo Amplifier with 2 x JBL 6.5?Dual Concentric drivers

The OPC recommended retail price is $1499. It is expected to be available in Q1, 2011.