IndaMixx has introduced a cheap Linux-based audio production laptop. The IndaMixx Laptop features: Fast Intel Atom based Netbook (1.6Ghz) Transmission 2.1 OS Pre-bundled software with award winning energy XT First solution to feature ArdourXchange. Over 2900 drum sounds More than 350 classic sample and scratches Over 260 Plugins and effects Complimentary Software Support For $499,… Read More IndaMixx Laptop First Audio Laptop Under $500
AudioTouch is an interactive multi-touch interface for computer music exploration and collaboration developed by Seth Sandler, an undergraduate student at the University of California, San Diego. The interface features audio based applications that make use of multiple users and simultaneous touch inputs on a single multi-touch screen.
Kipp Wieland demonstrates how they do it in Cedar Rapids, IA, demoing a custom digital DJ setup. The system is capable of playing up to eight stereo elements at one time, be they whole songs, clips, or loops: “I loop everything that goes into it – even 9-minute tracks! I put this together when Mike (running… Read More DJing With Percussa Audiocubes
SM Pro Audio has anounced the V-Machine, a compact VST/VSTi hardware playback module that you can load up with VST instrument and effect plug-ins to use without a computer. Description: The V-Machine is a compact VST/VSTi hardware playback module built for performance keyboard players and DJ’s. It is one little beast that can’t be underestimated once… Read More V-Machine Turns Your Software Instruments And Effects Into Hardware
There’s an online petition asking Apple to save the FireWire port on Mac laptops. More than 6,000 people have already signed the petition. Here’s the text of the petition: To: Apple Inc. We all love your products, Apple Inc.! But your recently refreshed line of consumer notebooks lacks the possibility to plug in digital audio… Read More Petition Apple To Save MacBook FireWire Ports
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0BouY-tfFE This is a cool video demo via audiolemon of an interesting DIY touchscreen drum machine project. The audio & video are a little raw, but you can see this project has potential. Here’s a high level explanation of how this was put together:
Apple pissed off a lot of musicians today, by introducing a new line of sexy MacBooks with no FIreWire ports. Here’s the port lineup for the new MacBooks: MagSafe power port Gigabit Ethernet port Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) Mini DisplayPort Audio line in Audio line out Kensington lock slot Yep –… Read More Apple Kills Off FireWire With New MacBooks
Cakewalk, in collaboration with Roland, has introduced SONAR V-Studio 700, the flagship product in its “next generation” V-Studio line of Cakewalk branded hardware and software solutions. SONAR V-Studio 700 includes: SONAR 8 Producer + the full version of Rapture The VS-700C V-Studio Console The VS-700R V-Studio I/O The Integrated Roland Fantom VS hardware synthesizer Direct… Read More First Look: Cakewalk Sonar V-Studio 700
JazzMutant has announced the upcoming release of a new firmware for their Lemur multitouch-screen controller. The version 2 firmware update offers a host of new object features. Workflow improvements, scripting additions and other features allow the controller to be used with some of the most popular software applications around, with Ableton Live users, in particular,… Read More JazzMutant Lemur Update
Music Marketing is now shipping the Professional C6 and C6x computers, compact Windows audio workstations. If you’re a Windows user, the MusicXPC’s offer compact machines specifically tuned for music production. The Professional C6 and C6x machine come with a one year warranty and are available at $1,699 and $1,999 at music retailers across North America.… Read More MusicXPC Shipping Compact Windows Music Computers
