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Musikmesse: Mackie unveiled its new d.pro Series of DJ Production Consoles with FireWire I/O. These new 2- and 4-channel DJ consoles are highlighted by their FireWire capabilities, studio-quality sound, immense routing flexibility, and certification for Native Instruments Traktor “Scratch” software—letting DJs mix and scratch digital music files using standard turntables with specially coded vinyl discs.
“The [...]

Musikmesse 2007 saw the launch of nio 2 | 4, Novation’s latest foray into the interface market, offering a 2 In / 4 Out mobile interface solution.
Novation’s Direct FX technology puts a selection of powerful FX at your fingertips. Direct FX technology’s low latency environment lets all of nio 2 | 4s effects to be [...]

The new Digidesign 003 family, which includes 003 Factory and 003 Rack, offers professional-grade I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the compatibility and performance of industry-standard Pro Tools software, and an bundle of up to 80+ professional instrument and effects plug-ins, compatible applications, and sound libraries, including the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software collection.
“Since the [...]

The MixVibes U46 MK2 is a new mobile recording interface for laptop and desktop computers. It offers a 4-IN / 6-OUT multi-channel audio interface with a separate Mix output. 2 Phono inputs make the unit a perfect portable solution for digital DJs.
The U46 MK2’s 4 inputs lets you record from a variety of sources:

2 Phono [...]

Winter NAMM Show: Numark announced their DJ-io audio output interface.
The DJ-io is a Windows and Mac-compatible USB 2.0 (or USB 1.1 single channel operation) audio output interface which features 24-bit audio and sample rates of 44.1 and 88.2 kHz. The DJ-io is compact and rugged enough to live in your gig bag, but powerful enough [...]

Stanton has come back from an awkward breakup with Native Instruments and introduced FinalScratch OPEN, a system that “offers DJs the freedom of choice, allowing them to decide which software THEY want to use, utilizing the state of the art Stanton ScratchAmp.”
No hard feelings, there, huh?
The FinalScratch Open Scratch Amp is a state-of-the-art low latency [...]

NAMM: Synthax Audio AG is shipping RME’s ADI-8 QS, a new, fully featured 8-channel AD/DA converter. The device combines analog circuit design with low latency AD/DA converters.
The compact 19″/1U device includes analog and digital limiters, 4 hardware reference levels up to +24 dBu, AES/EBU and ADAT I/O up to 192 kHz, optional MADI I/O, remote [...]

Winter NAMM Show: TASCAM launched the FireOne - a FireWire Audio Interface with shortcut keys and a weighted jog wheel to inspire creative interaction with the artist’s music.
The most unique feature of the unit is its large, weighted, backlit jog wheel, which lets you zip through a song, while the backlight provides useful feedback such [...]

NAMM Update: The TAPCO Link.FireWire 4×6 audio interface is a portable recording solution for musicians, composers and producers. The interface offers a 4-input/6-output format, and is bus-powered and compact so you can easily take it with you.
Features:

4-input/6-output
Superior sound quality
Low-latency 24-bit/96kHz operation
Mackie-designed high-headroom/low-noise mic preamps
48V Phantom Power
Dual combo mic/line/instrument inputs
Main Line outputs
Stereo Headphone output
Stereo S/PDIF I/O
Complete [...]

Winter NAMM 2007 saw the unveiling of Focusrite’s fourth Saffire solution, Saffire PRO 10 i/o.
Featuring the same preamps and converters as its larger sibling, Focusrite’s latest Saffire solution once again delivers a level of performance never before seen in its price bracket. Saffire PRO 10 i/o features the same highly integrated i/o and monitoring control [...]

NAMM: E-MU Systems announced the new Emulator X2 Platinum Streaming Sampling Synthesizer, which offers both 32-bit and native 64-bit applications, multi-processor and multi-threading support, and includes over 20GB of sounds. Its sound library includes over 5,500 instruments that include everything from vintage keyboards and orchestral instruments to the Hip-Hop and Electronica soundsets of E-MU’s legendary [...]

NAMM: E-MU Systems today announced the Xtreme Lead X sound library that delivers every last preset and sample of E-MU’s cutting edge Xtreme Lead-1 Electro/Dance Sound Module to its Emulator X and Proteus X users. Xtreme Lead X offers everything from soothing ethereal pads and screaming digital noise to pounding drumkits and percussion, providing all [...]

We don’t usually get excited about cables, but CME (Central Music Company) has introduced a new line of cables which seems to take be taking the idea of USB audio interfaces to a pro level.
The U2 USB Cable Interface Series is a series of USB cables with built-in computer interfaces for easy plug and play [...]

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Behringer unveiled its Guitar Link UCG102 USB guitar input, an inexpensive option for interfacing electric guitars into your computer.
GUITAR LINK UCG102 guitar-to-USB interface lets you jam and record using modeling amps and effects without the need for any gear other than your guitar and a computer. The interface links your electric [...]

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Allen & Heath introduced the Xone:2D, a follow-up product to their Xone:3D mixer/controller.
The Xone:2D is the combination of a 4 stereo channel USB soundcard and MIDI controller, which DJ’s can connect to their existing analogue mixer to integrate leading DJ software such as Ableton Live and Traktor DJ Studio, and create [...]