Rain Recording has introduced the Nimbus AS1, an audio computer designed for the musician on a budget. Starting at just $1299.95 (£749), the base model comes standard with dual-core processing, 667MHz RAM, dual SATA II hard drives and room to grow. The scissor doors and top USB/FireWire ports provide easy access for audio peripherals and… Read More Rain Recording Announces Nimbus Audio Computer
MusicXPC has introduced the latest in its Small Form Factor line of media production computers, the Professional C5 and Professional C5x, media production computers specifically designed for audio professionals. Professional C5 and C5x are Windows-based computers specially tweaked for media production. The computers are configured from the BIOS up to handle dozens of audio tracks,… Read More MusicXPC Introduces The C5 and C5x Core 2 Duo Media Production Computers
EDIT is a new hardware controller from WK Audio, designed for Steinberg’s Nuendo Media Production System. EDIT is designed for Nuendo users who need a compact, professional control surface focused on edit work and multitrack recording, rather than a complete mixing desk. Derived from the popular ID Controller, EDIT shares an almost identical layout and… Read More WK Audio Introduces EDIT DAW Controller
Musikmesse Update: Lionstracs announced the Mediastation X-76, a next generation music workstation & performance keyboard that looks like it will be a direct competitor to the OpenLabs line of keyboard computer workstations. The Mediastation is based on Linux and AMD’s 32-bit Athlon or 64-bit Opteron CPUs. It is designed for live performers, one-man bands, disc… Read More Musikmesse 2007: The Lionstracs Mediastation X-76
Stijn Schiffeleers and Greg Zifcak have created Beat Blocks, a tangible interface for a rhythm sequencer. The user is able to create and manipulate an 8-track drum loop (4 tracks in the featured prototype) on the fly by physically re-arranging blocks within a matrix. Each block is actually a sub-sequence identified by a patterning scheme.… Read More Beat Blocks Offer New Way To Control Music
Musikmesse: JazzMutant has introduced the first multitouch sensor control surface, dedicated to DAW control designed for Cubase, Sonar, Logic Pro, Nuendo, and Pyramix. JazzMutant has partnered with leading software companies, such as Steinberg, Cakewalk and Apple, to redefine the interaction between Digital Audio Workstations and the user. This laptop-sized control surface has been designed with… Read More JazzMutant Intros Dexter Multitouch Sensor DAW Control Surface
Native Instruments today announced KORE 2, the second generation of its advanced multi-functional host system. The new version extends and refines the concepts introduced and established with KORE – seamless integration of any software instruments and effects into a unified architecture, powerful realtime parameter control, and comprehensive sound access functionality. At the same time, KORE… Read More Musicmesse Update: Native Instruments Intros Kore 2
Apple today started shipping Apple TV, a new class of computer peripheral that turns your HDTV into a big screen iPod. Apple TV connects physically to your television and wirelessly to a Mac or PC running iTunes. The device then lets you play iTunes content on your TV, including movies, TV shows, music, photos, podcasts… Read More Apple TV Brings iTunes To Your Home Theater
Rain Recording has introduced the Element Pro, the first in a series of Quad Core-based Element digital audio workstations. Element Pro is designed and tested to ensure optimum performance of all components, providing maximum audio throughput in the most demanding digital audio applications. The “Professional Quad” series comes in two models the PQ1 and PQ2.… Read More Rain Recording Intros Quad Core Digital Audio Workstation
The new Digidesign 003 family, which includes 003 Factory and 003 Rack, offers professional-grade I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the compatibility and performance of industry-standard Pro Tools software, and an bundle of up to 80+ professional instrument and effects plug-ins, compatible applications, and sound libraries, including the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software collection. “Since… Read More Digidesign Unveils 003 Home Studio Gear
