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… Read More Numark Introduces The DJ-io Audio Output Interface
NAMM Show: IK Multimedia announced the AmpliTube 2 StompIO, a new USB floor controller and audio interface for AmpliTube 2, guitar and FX modeling software, is expected to ship during the second quarter of 2007. Combined with a Mac or PC, StompIO revolutionizes the modeling processor market with some of the best sounds available from… Read More IK Multimedia Intros Awesome AmpliTube Stomp I/O
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… Read More Stanton DJ Debuts FinalScratch OPEN
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,… Read More REM Ships ADI-8 QS Reference Audio Interface
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… Read More TASCAM Intros Sexy FireOne FireWire Audio Interface
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… Read More TAPCO Link.FireWire 4×6 Audio Interface
Winter NAMM Show: Numark introduced the DMC2 Rack Mount DJ Software Controller. The DMC2 is Numark’s top-of-the-line professional DJ software controller, featuring a ruggedly-constructed metal frame that can be used in a 3U rack-mount setting or as a tabletop unit. The unit lets mobile DJs who are comfortable with rack consoles to add the power… Read More Numark Debuts The DMC2 Rackmount DJ Software Controller
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… Read More Focusrite Unveils The Saffire PRO 10 i/o
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… Read More E-MU Intros Emulator X2 Platinum 64-Bit Streaming Sampling Synthesizer
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… Read More CME Announces USB Audio & MIDI Interfaces
