Rain Recording Intros LiveBook Sketch Portable Audio Notebook Computer

Rain Recording has introduced a more affordably priced member of its LiveBook line of mobile audio workstations. The new LiveBook Sketch features Intel Core Solo processing, mobile Centrino technology, extended battery life and a glossy clear 14.1″ widescreen display. Boasting greatly improved power efficiency, a beautiful media experience, and a total weight of only 5.5… Read More Rain Recording Intros LiveBook Sketch Portable Audio Notebook Computer

March 8, 2007March 6, 20073 Comments

Numark Intros Three-Way Video Display Monitor

Numark introduced one of the sexiest new computer music tools shown at Winter NAMM, its new VM03MKII three-screen video display monitor. The VM03MKII is a three-screen / six-input LCD video display monitor designed for any video monitoring application. Video producers, engineers, DJs and VJs can position the viewing angle of the unit up to 96… Read More Numark Intros Three-Way Video Display Monitor

March 5, 2007March 2, 20072 Comments

IK Multimedia Intros Awesome AmpliTube Stomp I/O

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

March 5, 2007March 2, 2007Leave a comment

MXL Intros USB Stereo Condenser Mic

Winter NAMM Show: MXL Microphones, the professional audio division of Marshall Electronics, announced the introduction of the MXL USB.007 stereo mic for direct to computer recording on a PC or Mac. No special software or drivers are needed, just plug in to your portable or desktop computer, set your preferences and enjoy instant studio quality… Read More MXL Intros USB Stereo Condenser Mic

March 2, 2007Leave a comment

beyerdynamic Intros Headzone Portable Surround Mixing System

NAMM: beyerdynamic introduced the Headzone, a portable surround mixing system. Using DSP technology, Headzone provides headphone-based 5.1 surround sound reproduction and is ideal for a variety of applications including studio, mobile recording and post-production. For use with Headzone, beyerdynamic has added “Headtracking” technology to its popular DT 800 PRO headphones. This ultrasonic-headtracking system locates the… Read More beyerdynamic Intros Headzone Portable Surround Mixing System

February 24, 2007February 24, 2007Leave a comment

Video: Hands On With The New Axis MIDI Controller

One of the coolest things we saw at the NAMM Show this year was a new MIDI controller introduced by C-Thru Music, the bizarre AXiS-64 MIDI controller. Designer Peter Davies threw out preconceptions of what a music keyboard should be and designed a layout based on the Harmonic Table. According to C-Thru Musiic, the arrangement… Read More Video: Hands On With The New Axis MIDI Controller

February 10, 2007February 10, 20073 Comments

Behringer Intros USB Guitar Link

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Behringer unveiled its Guitar Link UCG102 USB guitar input, an inexpensive option for interfacing electric guitars into your computer. GUITAR LINK UCG102 guitar-to-USB interface lets you jam and record using modeling amps and effects without the need for any gear other than your guitar and a computer. The interface links your… Read More Behringer Intros USB Guitar Link

January 30, 2007January 31, 20072 Comments

Alesis Unveils MultiMix USB 2.0 Series Mixers

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Alesis anounced its new line of MultiMix mixers, featuring USB 2.0 connectivity. Available in 8- and 16-channel configuration, these compact tabletop mixers feature low noise analog electronics, one hundred studio-grade 28-bit digital effects, and rock-solid construction. The USB 2.0 technology incorporated into the MultiMix USB 2.0 Series mixers provides for high… Read More Alesis Unveils MultiMix USB 2.0 Series Mixers

January 25, 2007January 26, 2007Leave a comment

Korg Launches New FireWire Mixer Line

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg introduced two new mixers, the ZERO4 Live Control Mixer and ZERO8 Live Control Console, designed for musicians incorporating real-time mixing, MIDI control and dynamic effects manipulation into their computer-based production and performance. The mixers are an interesting new take on the idea of a computer-oriented mixer, offering a great deal… Read More Korg Launches New FireWire Mixer Line

January 23, 2007January 31, 20071 Comment

JazzMutant Announces Lemur Multitouch Control Surface Version 1.6

2007 Winter NAMM Show: JazzMutant introduce its next major update for the Lemur Multitouch Control Surface. The JazzMutant Lemur, described as the most advanced and innovative controller created for musicians, sound designers, composers, audio engineers and media artists, now is taking things to the next level of control. After taking the turn to complete workflow… Read More JazzMutant Announces Lemur Multitouch Control Surface Version 1.6

January 22, 2007January 31, 2007Leave a comment

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