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NAMM 2009: Xone:22
Andy Rigby-Jones from Allen & Heath does a quick walkthrough of their new Xone:22 dj mixer.
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Allen & Heath Xone:22 DJ Mixer
2009 WInter NAMM Show: Allen & Heath has unveiled the Xone:22, a 2 channel analog DJ mixer – a mixer which A&H says offers pro-quality sound and features, but at an entry-level price.
“We’ve raised the bar on entry level mixer design with the Xone:22. It’s the first mixer at this price point to have a full cut isolator/EQ, accurate metering, quality faders and pro standard audio headroom. Incorporating a “lite” version of our now legendary Xone filter system is the icing on the cake,” explains Xone designer, Andy Rigby-Jones. Read more…
Mixed In Key Version 4.0
Mixed In Key, in conjunction with Allen & Heath, has released Mixed In Key Version 4.0 the latest version of the harmonic mixing application. make harmonic mixing easy.
Mixed in Key is Windows and Mac OS X software which analyses MP3 and WAV files. It identifies the musical key of every track, and highlights which other tracks are harmonically compatible. Designed to quickly analyze music files, Mixed In Key shows which tracks can be mixed together without a key clash.
Pricing is $58.00 USD.
New features:
- Improved algorithm to find the key of every track
- Improved graphic design
- A fast way to create playlists in “Browse Collection” to organize music files
- New quality-control feature: While scanning music files, Mixed In Key detects if the volume is too loud, the song is off-key or there are too many clipped peaks. Version 4.0 suggests how to improve those audio files to make them sound better for a live DJ performance
- Ability to add custom keywords to each track for quick searching
Allen & Heath have launched the iLive Configuration Utility, a new online tool that lets you design your own custom modular digital system.
The application comprises 3 screens, starting with the iLive surface, followed by the MixRack, finishing with the addition of extra modules or accessories. There is a ‘drag and drop’ configuration utility, where modules can be ‘dragged’ to the corresponding slots on the back of an iLive surface and MixRack.
An item code is generated for each iLive surface and iDR10 MixRack built, and up to 5 surfaces and 5 MixRacks configurations can be saved during the process.
This sort of semi-automated custom system is great; I’d like to see more companies consider tools like this.
Wouldn’t you like to be able to design your perfect synth, or your ideal custom Ableton Live controller?
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Filed under: Audio Interfaces, Controllerism, MIDI Controllers
Allen & Heath has unveiled a sweet new DJ mixer/controller – the new Xone:4D performance DJ controller.
Evolved from the revolutionary Xone:3D, the Xone:4D has an updated feature set, combining a professional analog DJ mixer with 105 MIDI controls, and a new 96 kHz/24bit 20-channel USB 2.0 soundcard.
Features:
The mixer section is based on the Xone:92 and features 4 triple-input stereo channels (soundcard, phono and line), 3 band total kill EQ, 2 stereo effects sends, 2 analogue VCF filters with LFO, VCA crossfader and dual-rail channel faders, DJ mic and cue monitoring system.
For the assignable LFO, a new editable step-filter function has been developed, designed for creative combinations of the tempo-detecting BPM counter and tap tempo. Each MIDI fader becomes a filter cut-off frequency, enabling users to “draw” their own tempo-locked LFO waveform.
There is also a new 16-bit tempo detecting circuit, which constantly monitors the BPM and outputs a MIDI clock to help synchronize MIDI-controlled music replay software with external source program material. Read more…
