Behringer announced at the Prolight + Sound 2006 tradeshow the launch of the iAXE393 USB Guitar Workstation ?€“ a USB Guitar for the Mac and PC with software-based amp sounds. The iAXE393 USB GUITAR has a white finish and features a 22-fret maple neck, chrome machine heads, 3 single-coil pickups with 5-way switching and a… Read More Behringer Intros Inexpensive USB Guitar
Musicmesse Update: CreamWare has introduced the Prodyssey ASB, a digital hardware emulation of the classic Arp Odyssey synth. The latest addition to the CreamWare ASB family will offer 12-voice polyphony, effects and computer integration like other instruments in the ASB family. Details and pricing are not available, but CreamWare plans to have them up soon… Read More Musicmesse Update: CreamWare Intros Prodyssey ASB, Virtual Arp Odyssey
Sonoma Wire Works and IK Multimedia plan to bundle IK?€™s AmpliTube LE with RiffWorks Standard. “Sonoma Wire Works is excited to partner with IK Multimedia. AmpliTube LE is a great-sounding and easy to use guitar amp and effects plug-in that will enhance the experience of RiffWorks recording software,” says Doug Wright, President of Sonoma Wire… Read More Musikmess Update:Riffworks to Include Amplitube LE
Sonic Reality has announced that Mini ProFile Rex Packs will be available for purchase and download starting in April. Taken from Sonic Reality, Q Up Arts loop collections and Joytown Productions?€™ upcoming Studio ProFile multi-track loop library titles, these ?€œMini?€ version sound sets are in 24-bit stereo Rex2 format and offer grooves from some of… Read More Sonic Reality Intros Mini ProFile Rex Packs
CME has introduced the WIDI X-8, a full duplex wireless system for MIDI and USB communication. “Wireless technology is everywhere and CME has finally brought wireless MIDI technology to a price that any musician can afford,” states Athan Billias, Director of Marketing for Technology Products at Yamaha. “The creative applications for the WIDI system are… Read More CME Announces First Duplex Wireless MIDI/USB System
Musikmesse Frankfurt: CME has announced the newest members of their Matrix system – the Matrix K USB and Matrix K FW. Perfect for Podcasting or mobile recording, the ultra-compact Matrix K series sport a number of versatile features without a high price tag. “CME continues to develop unique products at remarkable price points,” states Athan… Read More Musikmesse: CME Intros Affordable USB and FireWire Audio Interfaces
Steinberg has announced a new symphonic VST instrument and library: HALion Symphonic Orchestra. A 27GB library, integrated easy-to-use player, RealAmbience adjustable recorded reverb and range of playability features combine to form a new orchestral composition and production tool. ?€œHALion Symphonic Orchestra is without doubt one of the best-sounding and most playable instruments of its kind,?€… Read More Steinberg Introduces HALion Symphonic Orchestra
CME has announced the VX Series Keyboard Controllers, the first of their kind to include DAW integration features like motorized 60mm faders and a modular expansion bay. The VX series Keyboard Controllers are designed to provide the ultimate in control for the demanding lives of today’s musicians. A solid, all-aluminum chassis make these units extremely… Read More CME Intros VX Series Pro Controllers with Motorized Faders
The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced that the company has added RTAS (Mac) and VST (Mac) to its list of supported plug-in formats. Macintosh users of Pro Tools and Cubase may now use VIENNA INSTRUMENTS natively in their host programs. In addition, an Intel Mac Public Beta version is currently available at Vienna?€™s User Area.… Read More MacTel Update: Vienna Instruments RTAS, VST, and Intel Mac Public Beta Announced
Native Instruments today announced Kontakt Player 2, the second generation of its popular platform for sample-based software instruments. Integrating the powerful functionality of the award-winning flagship sampler Kontakt 2, the Kontakt Player2 platform opens up new creative possibilities for instrument developers that benefit musicians and producers of all styles and genres. With more than 70… Read More Native Updates Kontakt Player
