NAMM Show Update: RME/Synthax Audio AG today announced their first recording solutions for the new PCI-Express bus found in current Apple OS and Windows based desktop computers. The HDSPe PCI Card and the HDSPe MADI card are newly engineered PCI-Express versions of their PCI successors. Still based on RME’s famous Hammerfall DSP series features and… Read More NAMM: RME Intros PCI-Express Audio Cards
NAMM Show Update: TerraTec Producer, the Germany-based manufacturer of Professional Audio Cards and I/O Solutions, introduced AXON AX 50 USB. An evolutionary advance in guitar-to-MIDI-controllers, the device is based on the popular model AXON AX 100 MK II and can be seen as “the little brother”. AXON AX 50 USB means easy operation and new… Read More TerraTec Producer Intros Axon AX 50 USB
Novation has announced that the Xiosynth 49 is now shipping. The XioSynth features 200 hard-hitting onboard patches, utilising a new optional filter distortion to produce an even greater range of sounds than on previous synths; from the distinctive clean British sound to the filthiest and grittiest of sonic characters. Furthermore, 60 of the onboard sounds… Read More Novation Shipping XioSynth
IK is shipping the StealthPlug, described as the first USB Audio Interface Cable. It features 1/4” jack on one end and USB plug on the other, miniaturized housing and 1/8” stereo out. Connecting a guitar, bass or synth to your computer is now as easy as plugging into your amplifier. Plus, the StealthPlug comes with… Read More StealthPlug Shipping
SM Pro Audio is now shipping their new ADDA 192-S, a two-channel, 24-bit, 192-kHz AD/DA converter. Two high quality combo connectors are provided on the front panel for easy connectivity of mic or line level sources. The mic inputs feature excellent preamps with switchable 48V phantom power and -20dB PAD. High-quality internal analog circuitry ensures… Read More SM Pro Audio Shipping New ADDA Converter
Digidesign has announced the new Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini, an ultra-compact, USB-powered Pro Tools LE system that packs professional features into a robust, easy-to-use audio workstation. The newest and smallest member of the Mbox 2 family, Mbox 2 Mini delivers superior sound quality and professional hardware design, and is the most affordable Pro Tools LE… Read More Mbox 2 Mini – Worlds Smallest Pro Tools LE System
IK Multimedia is shipping its first hardware product, StealthPlug, a 1/4” jack to USB audio interface cable for guitar and bass players designed to let them plug into the world of software-based amp/effects modeling and recording. According to the company, StealthPlug is the first audio interface for guitar and bass integrated into a simple, miniaturized,… Read More IK Multimedia Ships StealthPlug Guitar and Bass Audio Interface Cable
Native Instruments has announced that Audio Kontrol 1 is now available in stores worldwide. Audio Kontrol 1 is a compact high-performance USB 2.0 audio interface that addresses the typical needs of many musicians, producers and DJs in a highly portable and affordable package. Combining professional sound quality with high versatility, and equipped with a comprehensive… Read More Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1 Now Available
The Solid State Logic Xlogic Alpha-Link Audio I/O Product Range is a new collection of flexible and fully featured multi-channel Audio Converters for Studio, Live and Broadcast Applications. There are three Alpha Link models in the initial product release; all featuring high quality 24-channel SSL enhanced AD/DA converter circuitry and offering a choice of digital… Read More SSL Launches New Range of Multi-Channel Audio Converters
Dangerous Music has introduced the D-Box, a new multi-purpose hardware product for DAW users. The new unit was designed for the compact or mobile environment and the modern workflow of computer musicians and audio professionals on the go. The 1U rackmount box combines 8-channels of the world-renowned Dangerous Music analog summing technology and a collection… Read More More Dangerous Music Gear Introduced
