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NAMM 2006 Show News

NAMM 2006 Recording News

Sunday, November 21, 2004

NAMM Update: Audio-Technica Intros Monitor Headphones

7/23/2006

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 variety of environments.

Free Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro Software Synthesizers

7/22/2006

Free Rapture Expansion Pack 1 and Dimension Pro Expansion Pack 1 are available now to registered customers; each pack includes 350 new programs and hundreds of new samples and wavetables.

2006 NAMM Update: Casio Keyboards

7/21/2006

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 features include USB-PC interfaces, SD sound card slots and synth functionality.

CME Ships Matrix Series

7/21/2006

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 Ships Wireless MIDI/USB System

7/21/2006

CME is shipping the WIDI X-8, a full duplex wireless system for MIDI and USB communication.

CME Ships Bitstream 3X; First 3-axis MIDI Controller

7/21/2006

According to CME, this compact desktop unit is the only 3 axis (X,Y and Z) controller on the market and includes 35 knobs, 8 sliders, 16 buttons, a joystick, a cross-fader and an infrared controller. The joystick controls the X and Y axis while the infrared beam controls the Z axis.

VirtuosoWorks Expands Sound Library For Notion Software

7/21/2006

VirtuosoWorks has released five Sound Kits, adding extra sounds and techniques to the standard orchestra that ships with NOTION software.

New Subwoofer Features Remote-Controlled Motorized Controls

7/20/2006

ADAM Audio is now shipping their new Sub 8, a brand new subwoofer aimed at the project studio market.

Ableton Intros Live Sampler

7/16/2006

Ableton has introduced Sampler, an advanced sound-design and sound-sculpting instrument available as an upgrade within Ableton Live 6.

Ableton Live Rocks With SONiVOX

7/16/2006

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.

CME Now Shipping VX Controllers in US

7/16/2006

Yamaha Corporation of America, the US distribution partner for CME, is now shipping the highly anticipated VX Series Keyboard Controllers. These powerful and flexible controllers are the first of their kind to include DAW integration features like motorized 60mm faders and a modular expansion bay.

CME Now Shipping U-Key Mobiltone Controller Keyboard

7/16/2006

CME, based in China and distributed in the US by Yamaha Corporation of America, announces a new controller keyboard designed to fill the gap for those needing a MIDI controller for their software and a built-in tone generator.

New Entry Level DAW Solution from Steinberg

7/16/2006

Steinberg has announced Cubase SE1 VAP (Value Added Package), a special $149 entry level bundle for computer recording.

Ableton Announces Live 6; Looking for Beta Testers

7/16/2006

Live 6 has opened itself to new creative communities—offering Quicktime video support, a professional multisample library, and customizable racks of instruments and effects.

Steinberg Announces WaveLab Studio 6

7/15/2006

Steinberg has announced WaveLab Studio 6, a new streamlined version of its industry standard WaveLab 6 audio editing and mastering application.

NAMM Update: Steinberg Updates Groove Agent 3

7/15/2006

Steinberg announced a new version of its Groove Agent virtual drummer plug-in at Summer NAMM 2006. Groove Agent 3 combines an expanded drum library with new virtual drumming technologies to offer a complete virtual drumming solution in one virtual instrument.

Yamaha Ships New Mobile FireWire Audio I/O

7/15/2006

Yamaha is now shipping their new portable GO46 Mobile 24/192 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface - a complete recording solution for today’s active musicians.

NAMM Update: Mackie Updates Tracktion 2

2/7/2006

Mackie announced a new release of their Tracktion recording software--Tracktion 2.1. This latest update includes several great feature enhancements including:

M-Audio Intel Mac Support

2/7/2006

M-Audio announced support for Apple Intel-based computers to several of its most popular USB- and FireWire-compatible products.

NAMM Update: Yamaha Debuts MW USB Mixing Studios

2/6/2006

Targeted to the musician, AV and home studio hobbyist, as well as educational and worship markets, these mixers are portable solutions for recording on a computer with the convenience of USB audio and the familiar interface of an analog mixer.

Steinberg Announces Mactel Commitment

2/5/2006

Steinberg announced its commitment to developing its audio software products such as Cubase and Nuendo for the latest generation of Intel-based Macintosh computers.

Sony Announces ACID Pro Software Upgrade

2/5/2006

The new release includes several major development enhancements to the recording and MIDI capabilities of the program, transforming version 6 into a full-featured professional digital audio and MIDI workstation.

NAMM 2006: Celemony Software Announces Support For Intel Macs

2/3/2006

With the Update to 1.5 at the end of January, Melodyne uno and essential will be compatible with the new Intel Macs, as will the multi-track Melodyne cre8 and studio with Version 3.1 in the spring.

NAMM Update: Audio-Technica AT2041SP Studio Pack

2/2/2006

The Audio-Technica AT2041SP Studio Pack is designed to be a versatile microphone package for use by musicians, engineers and producers in home and project studios, as well as for professional use in commercial studios.

NAMM Update: Mackie Previews Satellite FireWire Recording System

1/31/2006

The Satellite FireWire Recording System features a two-part audio interface designed to get the best out of computer recording in both live and studio environments.

NAMM Update: Mackie Intros C4 Commander Control Software

1/31/2006

Mackie introduced Mackie C4 Commander, a software companion product for the Mackie Control C4 plug-in and virtual instrument controller that allows users to control hardware MIDI devices such as keyboards, sound modules, guitar PODs and effect processors via the Mackie Control C4.

Lexicon Alpha Recording Studio

1/31/2006

The system includes everything needed for portable, professional recordings including the Alpha Studio USB I/O mixer, Steinberg's Cubase LE multi-track PC and Mac recording software, and the Lexicon Pantheon VST reverb plug-in.

2006 NAMM Show: Akai MPC 1000 Updated

1/30/2006

The update, which coincides with a cosmetic change (from blue to black) for new units, is available free of charge from the Akai website and includes a number of significant enhancements.

2006 NAMM Update: Akai Debuts New MPC 2500 Music Production Center

1/30/2006

Featuring an inviting user interface, velocity and pressure sensitive pads, twin onboard effects processors with a send for outboard effects, Q-Link controllers, plus 10 outputs and an S/PDIF digital output, the MPC2500 Music Production Center elevates the MPC Series to a new level.

NAMM Weirdness: Ralph the Wonder Mount

1/29/2006

Blue Microphones seems to be doing its best to make mundane things interesting, with the introduction of Ralph – the Wonder Mount, a new shock mount designed for many popular recording microphones.

NAMM: CME Puts Music Into the Matrix

1/29/2006

CME announced two new audio peripheral products for 2006, the Matrix X five channel mixer and Matrix Y headphone amp.

NAMM: SAC Audio Debuts Mixers and Monitors

1/29/2006

SAC Pro Audio made its NAMM debut with two new product introductions; the DiGi808/DiGi818 Digital Audio Mixers and the PUMP 6A/8A Direct Field Monitor Speakers.

Digidesign Purchases Plug-in Designer

1/29/2006

Digidesign announced that it has purchased the assets of Trillium Lane Labs, a leading developer of effects and utilities plug-ins for Pro Tools systems, including the TL Space convolution reverb and the TL EveryPhase phaser plug-in.

Digidesign First Two Virtual Instruments

1/29/2006

Digidesign debut the first two virtual instruments from Digidesign Advanced Instrument Research: Xpand!, a free multi-synthesis sound factory workstation plug-in, and Hybrid, a high-definition synthesizer plug-in, available soon in RTAS format.

Digidesign Shows DV Toolkit 2 Option for Pro Tools LE Systems

1/29/2006

Digidesign announced the DV Toolkit 2 option for Pro Tools LE systems. Building on the popular DV Toolkit, DV Toolkit 2 provides a larger collection of tools for producing high-end sound for film or video.

Digidesign Ships Synchro Arts VocALign PRO

1/29/2006

VocALign PRO provides audio, post production, and multimedia professionals the greatest flexibility and power to quickly complete audio alignment tasks — automatically, within the industry-standard Pro Tools environment as an AudioSuite plug-in or as a stand-alone application.

NAMM: Edirol Intros New Audio/MIDI Interface

1/28/2006

The UA-4FX features low-latency audio and MIDI performance, 24/96 audio resolution, and built-in effects.

NAMM Update: iKey Plus Turns Audio Into MP3s

1/28/2006

iKEY-Audio introduced the iKEY PLUS – a device that records live audio and converts it into high quality MP3 and WAV files and saves them directly to an iPod or another USB compatible storage device.

NAMM: Korg Launches D888 Digital Mixer

1/27/2006

The D888 lets users record multi-channel live performances in a variety of venues and settings. Native WAV recording and high-speed USB 2.0 data transfer allows the recordings to be easily shared with computer-based systems for full editing and final mastering.

M-Audio Releases Podcast Factory

1/24/2006

NAMM Update: M-Audio introduced the Podcast Factory professional podcasting solution. The Podcast Factory bundle includes the hardware and software required to create broadcast-quality podcasts using a Mac or PC.

M-Audio Ships ProjectMix I/O / Live 5 Studio Bundle

1/24/2006

2006 Winter NAMM Show Update: The ProjectMix I/O / Live 5 Studio Bundle includes the ProjectMix I/O and Ableton Live 5 production software.

M-Audio Releases Full Oxygen MIDI Controller Line

1/24/2006

2006 NAMM Update: M-Audio announced the release of a complete line of Oxygen USB MIDI mobile keyboard controllers—the Oxygen 61, Oxygen 49 and Oxygen 8 v2.

M-Audio Announces Fast Track Pro USB Audio Interface

1/24/2006

M-Audio announced the new Fast Track Pro mobile audio/MIDI interface for use with PC and Mac computers. The Fast Track Pro builds on the success of its sibling, the Fast Track USB, adding even more professional features.

2006 NAMM Update: M-Audio Ships New EX Series EX66 Digital High-Definition Reference Monitors

1/24/2006

NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: M-Audio announced the M-Audio EX Series EX66 digital high-definition studio reference monitors. Sold separately, the monitors integrate easily into both 2-channel and multichannel environments.

Garritan Intros New Steinway Software Piano Venture

1/21/2006

Steinway & Sons and Garritan have announced a new venture to create a series of Authorized Steinway Piano sample-based software instruments.

M-Audio Intros Podcast Factory Deluxe

1/21/2006

M-Audio has introduced Podcast Factory Deluxe, the latest in the company's portfolio of podcasting solutions.

Behringer Intros XENYX Mixing Consoles

1/21/2006

Behringer introduced at The NAMM Show 2006 a new line of mixing consoles, the XENYX series, that offers British-style analog sound combined with a digital audio interface.

Edirol Intros R-09 Portable Recorder

1/21/2006

At the 2006 Winter NAMM Show, Edirol introduced the R-09, a streamlined field recorder, featuring 24-bit uncompressed recording and a built-in stereo mic.

BOSS Intros Portable Digital Recorder

1/21/2006

BOSS used the 2006 Winter NAMM Show to introduce the BR-600, a streamlined eight-track studio.

Open Labs Says - Time to eBay all Your Cr#p!

1/21/2006

At the Winter NAMM Conference in Anaheim, California, the company introduced the Open Labs MiKo, an audio workstation designed for DJs, VJs, music video hobbyists, amateur musicians and podcasters.

Cycling '74 Intros Surround Processing and Up Mixing Technology

1/18/2006

UpMix offers an easy way to move stereo files into an immersive surround environment suitable for film, DVD, HD broadcast and music surround formats.