M-Audio Introduces Studiophile AV 20 Portable Desktop Speaker System

2007 Winter NAMM Show: M-Audio released the Studiophile AV 40 professional desktop reference monitors. The Studiophile AV 40 monitors use the same acclaimed technology that has made M-Audio reference monitors so popular among top-shelf producers, engineers and musicians. The compact system features balanced and unbalanced connections, headphone output, additional aux input, video shielding and more—making… Read More M-Audio Introduces Studiophile AV 20 Portable Desktop Speaker System

January 26, 2007January 26, 2007Leave a comment

Alesis Intros USB Mic Podcasting Kit

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Alesis introduced their USB Mic Podcasting Kit. According to the company, the USB Mic Podcasting Kit allows even the most inexperienced users to quickly record audio into the computer and have their podcast heard on the Internet. Just plug the USB microphone into your computer – the microphone is a plug-and-play… Read More Alesis Intros USB Mic Podcasting Kit

January 26, 2007January 26, 2007Leave a comment

M-Audio, Way Out Ware Intro KikAxxe Synthesizer

2007 Winter NAMM Show: M-Audio announced the KikAxxe virtual vintage synthesizer, developed by partner Way Out Ware. Way Out Ware previously created the highly regarded virtual version of the ARP 2600, the TimewARP 2600. The KikAxxe brings together a faithful emulation of the classic ARP Axxe synthesizer, an analog-style 16-step sequencer, programmable drum machine and… Read More M-Audio, Way Out Ware Intro KikAxxe Synthesizer

January 25, 2007January 26, 20071 Comment

M-Audio Intros Torq Xponent DJ System; Brings Sexy Back

2007 Winter NAMM Show: M-Audio announced releasede the Torq Xponent integrated hardware/software DJ performance and production system. The system brings traditional CD DJ-style control and mixing to the world of computer-based DJing, and looks like it will offer a nice combination of dj software and an good-looking dedicated control surface. Here are the details….

January 25, 2007January 26, 20072 Comments

NAMM: M-Audio Intros GForce Virtual String Machine

2007 Winter NAMM Show: M-Audio announced the new Virtual String Machine software instrument developed by partner GForce. The new virtual instrument brings the sounds of over a dozen vintage string synthesizers to today’s Macs and PCs. GForce could have called this the “G-String”…..but they must have thought that “Virtual String Machine” just sounded a lot… Read More NAMM: M-Audio Intros GForce Virtual String Machine

January 25, 2007January 26, 2007Leave a comment

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

Arturia Intros Virtual Jupiter 8

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Arturia announced the Jupiter-8V, a software recreation of Roland’s famous Jupiter-8 which was in production from 1981 to 1984. The Jupiter-8 was a synth that not only inspired a generation of musicians ranging from Prince to Howard Jones, from Depeche Mode to Moby, it was also a unique machine that offered… Read More Arturia Intros Virtual Jupiter 8

January 24, 2007January 26, 20071 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

NAMM: Korg Announces Legacy Collection Analog Edition 2007

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg announced its latest software synthesizer offering, the Legacy Collection – Analog Edition 2007. It pairs the “MS-20” and “Polysix” soft synths from the original Legacy Collection with a newly created version of the classic “Mono/Poly.” The Legacy Cell software synthesizer plus MS-20FX and MDE-X effect plug-ins are also included. Each… Read More NAMM: Korg Announces Legacy Collection Analog Edition 2007

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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