Mackie Debuts d.pro Series DJ Production Consoles

Musikmesse: Mackie unveiled its new d.pro Series of DJ Production Consoles with FireWire I/O. These new 2- and 4-channel DJ consoles are highlighted by their FireWire capabilities, studio-quality sound, immense routing flexibility, and certification for Native Instruments Traktor “Scratch” software—letting DJs mix and scratch digital music files using standard turntables with specially coded vinyl discs.… Read More Mackie Debuts d.pro Series DJ Production Consoles

Musikmesse 2007: The Lionstracs Mediastation X-76

Musikmesse Update: Lionstracs announced the Mediastation X-76, a next generation music workstation & performance keyboard that looks like it will be a direct competitor to the OpenLabs line of keyboard computer workstations. The Mediastation is based on Linux and AMD’s 32-bit Athlon or 64-bit Opteron CPUs. It is designed for live performers, one-man bands, disc… Read More Musikmesse 2007: The Lionstracs Mediastation X-76

Musikmesse: SteckBox Universal Patch Matrix Debuts

Musikmesse: SteckBox introduced its SteckBox Universal Patch Matrix. The Steckbox is a simple, universal patchmatrix with 64 crosspoints. Eight inputs and outputs can be connected through attentuators, light sensors, buttons or simple shorting jacks… either directly, variable, controllable or not at all; the possibilities endless. Technical details: 8 x 8 passive patchmatrix with usual 1/8… Read More Musikmesse: SteckBox Universal Patch Matrix Debuts