Cakewalks Announcec Free Update for Z3TA+

Musikmesse update: Cakewalk has announced availability of a free update Z3TA+, its waveshaping synthesizer. The Z3TA+ 1.5 Update is available free as a download for registered customers. Here’s a rundown of what’s new: Native Windows Vista support (fully Windows Vista compliant, in all Vista editions) Now supports x64 binaries Z3TA+ now ships with x64 binaries… Read More Cakewalks Announcec Free Update for Z3TA+

Akai Intros MPK49 USB/MIDI Performance Controller with MPC Pads

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 2007: The Lionstracs Mediastation X-76

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

BIAS Master Perfection Suite for Mac OS X Now Shipping

Musikmesse: BIAS announced that the Master Perfection Suite, an ensemble of six professional audio processing plug-ins, is now shipping for Mac OS X – offering 100% native Universal compatibility for both Power PC and Intel-based Macs. Initially introduced and still included as part of Peak Pro XT 5 – an extended technology edition of the… Read More BIAS Master Perfection Suite for Mac OS X Now Shipping

Allen & Heath Intros iLive-80 Compact Control Surface

Musikmesse: Allen & Heath has introduced a fourth control surface to the iLive digital mixing console system, joining the existing iLive-122, iLive-144 and iLive-176. The new iLive-80 is the smallest in the range of control surfaces, designed for smaller applications such as theatres, churches and touring bands. Providing 80 control strips grouped in 2 sections,… Read More Allen & Heath Intros iLive-80 Compact Control Surface