Cortex has announced an update to the HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller. Most prominent on the list of improvements to the HDC-3000 software is VBR indexing. According to Cortext, indexing your file guarantees flawless playback from VBR files. The new software also features an improved Scratch Mode to allow your HDC-3000 to scratch exclusively in Pitch… Read More Cortex Updates HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller Software
RJM Music Technology, makers of the Amp Gizmo and Loop Gizmo, has introduced the RG-16, a MIDI-based device that enables users to control virtually any combination of available amplifiers and effects units with a MIDI footswitch. The RG-16 provides eight audio loops for switching effects devices and amplifiers, eight function switches for MIDI control of… Read More RJM Music Technology Releases RG-16 MIDI-Based Audio Loop And Function Switcher
M-Audio has announced the KeyRig 25 keyboard controller and software bundle, which closely follows the release of the previously announced KeyRig 49 package. Each include a keyboard controller plus M-Audio’s Key Rig software (PC only). The KeyRig 25 controller is designed to fit into a backpack along with a laptop computer to form a powerful… Read More M-Audio Releases KeyRig 25 And KeyRig 49 Controller/Software Bundles
Behringer has introduced the new B-Control Fader BCF2000-WH, a white version of its popular fader control surface. Features: Eight 100mm motorized faders Eight rotary/push encoders with LED value indicator rings Four encoder groups for up to 32 rotary/push controls 20 assignable push buttons External footswitch and expression pedal input jacks 32 recallable presets LED display… Read More Behringer Intros Mac-Styled B-Control Fader Control Surface
SoundTech has introduced the LightSnake USB MIDI, an “intelligent” MIDI-to-PC cable featuring SoundTech’s patented “Live when Lit” technology cable ends that glow when properly connected. The light-up feature of SoundTech’s LightSnake cables is sort of a gimmick, but at least it’s a cool gimmick. The LightSnake USB MIDI cable connects with any standard MIDI instrument… Read More SoundTech Intros LightSnake USB MIDI Cable
Alesis announced today that they are now shipping the Trigger I/O, USB/MIDI, pad trigger interface. The Trigger I/O uses electronic triggers placed on traditional acoustic percussion sources (such as drum heads or cymbals) or electronic drum pad triggers, and converts them into MIDI note messages. With MIDI and USB 1.1 Plug and Play connectivity and… Read More Alesis Trigger I/O Percussion Interface Tool Now Shipping
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: Akai Professional has introduced a keyboard controller that’s so cool, we don’t even mind that they’re using the cool “glowing keyboard” effect from our site banner. The MPK49 is part MPC, part control surface and part keyboard. What could have been a frankenkeyboard, though, looks like it’s a supermodel. The MPK49 combines a high-quality,… Read More Akai Intros MPK49 USB/MIDI Performance Controller with MPC Pads
Musikmesse: The new Xone:1D is a dedicated MIDI controller connected and powered via USB, which can be used to control leading DJ software such as Ableton Live and Traktor3. As well as the USB connection, the Xone:1D has 5-pin DIN MIDI sockets for connection to other MIDI-enabled devices, and features 4 60mm linear faders, 8… Read More Allen & Heath Adds XONE:1D to MIDI Control Family
Musikmesse: Mackie today announced the Mackie Control Pro control surface series, the next generation of the Mackie Control Universal line of controllers. Comprising Mackie Control Universal Pro, Mackie Control Extender Pro and Mackie Control C4 Pro, the series provides a complete feature set and software compatibility. Mackie Control Pro series controllers are designed to seamlessly… Read More Musikmesse: Mackie Unveils Next-Generation Mackie Control Pro Series
