At the 2006 Winter NAMM Show, Edirol introduced the UA-4FX portable USB audio/MIDI interface. The UA-4FX features low-latency audio and MIDI performance, 24/96 audio resolution, and built-in effects. Route audio in and out of the UA-4FX via analog I/O or take advantage of its S/PDIF optical output. Windows XP users can use the optical output… Read More NAMM: Edirol Intros New Audio/MIDI Interface
At the recent 2006 NAMM Winter Show, iKEY-Audio, introduced the iKEY PLUS – a device that records live audio and converts it into high quality MP3 and WAV files and saves them directly to an iPod or another USB compatible storage device. While incorporating the technology of the original iKEY, the new iKEY PLUS takes… Read More NAMM Update: iKey Plus Turns Audio Into MP3s
At the NAMM 2006 Winter Show, held recently in Anaheim, California, Cycling ’74 had its core apps, Max, MSP and Jitter, running on an Intel-based Macintosh OS X system. We talked with Cycling’s Darwin Grosse about the new versions. He said that they were running on one of Apple’s Intel development boxes. He also noted… Read More NAMM Secrets: Cycling Running Core Apps on Intel Macs
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Ableton announced the imminent release of Live 5.2 and the release of Live 6 in Q3. Both releases leverage new processor technologies to provide Live users with significant gains in audio performance (such as the capacity to simultaneously run more tracks, virtual instruments, and effects). Live 5.2 brings native support for… Read More Ableton Announces Immediate Intel-Mac Support for Live
Korg is offering a free update of its Legacy Collection — Digital Edition suite of software synthesizer and effects. Version 1.1 expands the M1 software synthesizer to now encompass the entire sound library of Korg’s classic T-series Music Workstations. The T-series debuted in 1989, further advancing the music workstation concept based on Korg’s “AI” synthesis… Read More Korg Offers Free Legacy Collection Update
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg USA unveiled the portable D888 Recorder/Mixer. Functioning as both a rugged 8-channel mixer with built-in effects and as a digital recorder, the D888 enables users to record multi-channel live performances in a variety of venues and settings. Native WAV recording and high-speed USB 2.0 data transfer allows the recordings to… Read More NAMM: Korg Launches D888 Digital Mixer
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg introduced its K-series USB-MIDI Studio Controllers that combine full size velocity-sensitive keys with a variety of hardware control features. They are designed to be the centerpiece of any software-based music production environment for entry level and cost conscious users. The K-series is comprised of three models: the K25, K49 and… Read More Korg Adds K-Series USB MIDI Controller Line
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Korg has expanded its KONTROL series of MIDI Studio Controllers with the introduction of the new padKONTROL. It offers 16 trigger pads and a wide range of control possibilities for expressive MIDI performance onstage or in the studio. The padKONTROL’s 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads are responsive to the user’s touch and… Read More NAMM Update: Korg Intros padKontrol MIDI Controller
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: M-Audio announced the availability of the Trigger Finger / Live 5 Production Bundle—a combination of M-Audio hardware and Ableton software in one package. “We have so many customers using Trigger Finger and Live 5 together that we decided to bundle them as a special offer for a limited time,” says Adam… Read More M-Audio Intros Trigger Finger / Live 5 Bundle
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: M-Audio introduced the Podcast Factory professional podcasting solution. The Podcast Factory bundle includes the hardware and software required to create broadcast-quality podcasts using a Mac or PC. “The Podcast Factory provides a comprehensive solution for producing professional podcasts for applications as diverse as personal broadcasts, music promotion, corporate training, virtual seminars,… Read More M-Audio Releases Podcast Factory
