Native Instruments introduced Kontakt 2, the second generation of their flagship sampler, at the 2005 Winter NAMM show. With a powerful new sampling engine, comprehensive surround integration, the unique Kontakt Script Processor (KSP), integrated convolution effects and unrivalled import capabilities, Kontakt 2 is more advanced than ever. At the heart of Kontakt 2 lies a… Read More Native Introduces Kontakt II Sampler
Behringer is well-known for its ability to manufacture music technology inexpensively. Behringer gear often beats the prices of competitors by as much as 50%. They do this by focusing on the most important features, and designing their products to be inexpensive to manufacturer. Until recently, though, Behringer did not have much of a presence in… Read More Behringer – BCF2000 USB/MIDI Controller
“What Way Out Ware are doing with the TimewARP 2600 is an important evolutionary step in analog synthesis,” says original ARP founder Alan R. Pearlman. … Read More Way Out Ware Intros Virtual Arp 2600
2005 NAMM Expo Update: Native Instruments has introduced Electronic Instruments 2 XT, the extended version of their Reaktor instrument collection. The new version contains all the unique synthesizers, drum machines and effects from the collection as individual self-contained software instruments. Each of the eight instruments in Electronic Instruments 2 XT can be run both standalone… Read More NAMM: Native Instruments Intros Electronic Instruments 2XT
Behringer has introduced the B-Control series, a line of MIDI hardware controllers with capabilities and pricing that positions them as price/performance leaders. The devices are: the BCF2000, a MIDI controller with motorized faders; the BCR2000, a MIDI controller with dozens of rotary controls; and the BCA2000, a multi-channel Audio/MIDI control interface. Each of the units… Read More Behringer BCR2000 USB/MIDI Controller Review
IK Multimedia announced at the 2005 Winter NAMM Expo AmpliTube 2.0, a major upgrade to the guitar amp modeling plug-in. Completely redesigned, version 2.0 features 20,000 amp combinations, more stomp and rack effects, plus more professional features. AmpliTube 2 offers more than 20,000 amp combinations with more exclusive separate Pre-Amp, EQ, Power Amp and Cabinet… Read More IK Announces Amplitube 2
IK Multimedia has teamed up with Ampeg, the legendary brand of bass amplifiers, to develop a virtual studio solution for bass amp modeling and effects: Ampeg SVX. Ampeg SVX will be the first product of this cooperation, making 20 bass-amps instantly available to computer musicians. Ampeg SVX allows you to mix and match between amps… Read More NAMM: Ampeg and IK Create Bass Amp Modeling Plug-In
Mackie has announced Tracktion 2, the first major update to their critically acclaimed recording and MIDI production software. The new update, dubbed T2, is a major step forward, adding numerous new capabilities, while still maintaining the core feature set that has made the original Tracktion a runaway success. The program’s clutter-free, single-screen design and intuitive… Read More Mackie Announces Tracktion 2 at NAMM
Hercules Technologies has released the Hercules 16/12 FW, the first FireWire 24-bit 96kHz 16-In/12-Out audio and MIDI interface for PC and Macintosh. “FireWire technology opens up new horizons for audiophiles in search of an external, powerful digital audio hard disk recording system,” states Bruno Ormel, Sound and Video Business Unit Director at Hercules. “Hercules is… Read More Hercules Technologies Unveils HERCULES 16/12 FW
Voxengo has announced the next update to GlissEQ, a PC VST analog-style equalizer with dynamic equalization performance and real-time sonic spectrum analysis. This version 2.4 offers a new and a very different quality mode–the “Alt Quality”. This mode brings a whole new sonic quality dimension to GlissEQ. If you want to achieve a really astounding… Read More Voxengo Updates GlissEQ
