Line 6 has announced an update to its PC-based GuitarPort software, GuitarPort 2.5. GuitarPort 2.5 introduces major enhancements to the GuitarPort software for all existing GuitarPort users. The GuitarPort version 2.5 upgrade improves the overall sound and capabilities of GuitarPort. The upgrade includes all new and improved cabinet and microphone models, a four band semi-parametric… Read More Line 6 Updates GuitarPort Software
PreSonus has introduced the FireBox, an IEEE1394 FireWire interface. The FireBox is a compact FireWire recording system with the ability to record and playback six inputs and ten outputs simultaneously at professional-grade 24-bit/96k resolution. The FireBox is housed in a compact 1/3U wide tough little metal chassis which also fits in the PreSonus MaxRack Rackmounting… Read More PreSonus Introduces Firebox Audio Interface
M-Audio has introduced the FireWire Solo, an easy-to-use interface for recording guitar tracks on the computer. This compact bus-powered unit is perfect for desktop or laptops. The metal chassis can be rack-mounted as well. In addition to the 1/4″ guitar input right on the front panel, a microphone input with phantom power also accommodates recording… Read More M-Audio Introduces FireWire Solo Audio Interface
TerraTec Producer has introduced a professional FireWireT and PCI solution for music production on a PC or Mac. Based on the PHASE 88 Recording Interface, the rack version offers eight high-quality analog inputs/outputs with 24-bit / 96-kHz resolution. All I/Os are balanced 6.3 mm (1/4″) jacks located on the rear panel. With these features, it… Read More TerraTec Producer Introduces Phase 88
Digigram has the PCX1222HR multichannel sound card, an extension of its HR series of PCX sound cards. Featuring one stereo input and six stereo outputs in both balanced analog and AES/EBU formats in a short-length PCI card, the PCX1222HR is targeted at mission-critical live-assist systems in radio. The card benefits from all the key features… Read More Digigram Introduces PCX1222HR Multichannel Sound Card
The Roland SP-606 sampling workstation packs a tremendous amount of power into a small package. It’s a full-featured sampling workstation; it is a USB audio/midi interface; and its a capable hardware controller. It follows in the footsteps of other Roland/Boss samplers, like the SP-505. It boasts excellent sample tools, long sampling times, CompactFlash support, sample-chopping… Read More Roland SP-606 Review: More Than A Sampling Workstation
Edirol is now shipping the UA-25 USB Audio/MIDI Interface. The UA-25 is the latest addition to Edirol’s legacy of high-quality USB Audio technology which began in 1998 with the world’s first USB Audio/MIDI Interface – the UA-100. The UA-25, packaged in a durable metal casing, is bus-powered and transports both audio and MIDI signals to… Read More Edirol Ships Edirol UA-25 USB Audio/MIDI Interface
PreSonus Audio Electronics is now shipping the Firepod, a 10 input/10 output 24-bit/96K FireWire recording system. The Firepod comes ready to go with eight PreSonus Class A custom microphone preamplifiers along with free Cubase LE – 48 audio/96 MIDI track recording software. Retail price on the Firepod is $799.95 with an estimated street price in… Read More Presonus Ships Firepod
Mackie recently introduced Spike, a digital recording solution that combines a high-quality USB-based audio/MIDI interface with software for sequencing and mixing. Mackie is marketing Spike with the phrase “Recording music on your computer doesn’t have to be such a pain in the ass.” We tested Spike to see if it lives up to that promise.… Read More Mackie Spike Recording System Review
At the NAMM 2004 Summer Session, Alesis introduced the new USB Multimix Series of digital mixers. The MultiMix USB Series includes 3 different tabletop mixers, all featuring the high quality and high performance that Alesis is known for, at new lower price points. The MultiMix USB Mixers are a new line of compact mixers featuring… Read More Namm: Alesis Introduces Multimix Digital Mixers
