Focusrite Launches Portable ‘Forte’ Audio Interface

British audio equipment manufacturer Focusrite has launched Forte, its new flagship portable audio interface. Forte pairs Focusrite’s analogue audio circuit design with digital conversion technologies. Forte is a two-input, four-output USB 2.0 audio interface that works with both Mac and PC. It has two remote control mic preamps, as used in Focusrite’s RedNet range of… Read More Focusrite Launches Portable ‘Forte’ Audio Interface

Sound Magic Release Laurel Pipa Chinese Lute Sample Library

Sound Magic has introduced  Laurel Pipa, described as the ‘largest sampled Pipa to appear on the market.’ Sound Magic’s 2.5GB library offers over 15 categories and 60 variations. Sound Magic invited a pipa virtuoso from the prestigious Central Academy of Drama in Beijing to record their wide variety of sounds. To make it easier for you to… Read More Sound Magic Release Laurel Pipa Chinese Lute Sample Library

Raspberry Pi MS Synth Takes Over Korg MS20 Controller

Peter Kirn of CDM posted today about this awesome Frankensynth DIY project, the Raspberry Pi MS Synth: What’s better than waiting for someone to make something, though? Making it yourself. Friend of the site Marc Resibois hooks up the KORG-manufactured MS-20 Legacy Collection USB Controller, a short-lived but fantastic hardware accessory for the company’s plug-ins,… Read More Raspberry Pi MS Synth Takes Over Korg MS20 Controller