NAMM: TASCAM calls their new MP-GT1 “the first MP3 player designed for musicians”. The portable audio player features Variable-Speed playback and guitar effects. The MP-GT1 includes enough memory for storing over 200 songs, each of which can be slowed down, looped and processed to help you learn new music. A guitar input lets guitarists play… Read More New MP3 Player Offers Variable-Speed Playback, Guitar Effects
Winter NAMM Show: Roland introduced the MV-8800 Production Studio. Don’t mistake it for a Music Production Center – it’s an MPS. The MV-8800 is a fully equipped sampler and synthesizer with parameters that can be edited and automated with the assignable sliders and/or with an optional VGA monitor and mouse. It’s also an advanced multitrack… Read More MV-8800 Looks Vaguely Familiar
Guitarists may get more chicks – but keyboardists have always had them beat in the technology department. That distinction may not last, though, based on some of the releases at this year’s NAMM show. Roland introduced an advanced guitar processor – the VG-99. With three processors at its core, plus expressive performance controls such as… Read More VG-99 V-Guitar System Almost As Cool As A Synthesizer
Winter NAMM Show: Radial Engineering has announced the Gefell UM930 Multi-Pattern condenser microphone. Unfortunately for the mere mortals among us, the mic lists for $6,000. Designed to meet the needs of professional and semi-pro users in professional music and broadcast applications, the UM930 features two large (1″) diaphragms mounted on separate elements, allowing for individual… Read More New Dual-Element Studio Microphone Offers Five Polar Patterns
Winter NAMM Show Update: Roland announced the new EDIROL M-16DX Digital Mixer. The M-16DX is a new-generation mixer comprising two modules: the Mix Controller for your desktop, and the I/O Module, which can be mounted in a rack. Together, these two components provide a wide assortment of connection and processing features, while leaving your desktop… Read More Edirol Intros M-16DX 16-Track Digital Mixer
Winter NAMM Update: Edirol introduced the M-10MX 10-Channel Analog Mixer. Almost small enough to put in your pocket, the mixer offers a choice of 1/4″ and RCA inputs and outputs. AC or battery power, take your choice. The M-10MX comes with an AC adaptor, but it can also operate on battery power (four AA batteries).… Read More Edirol Releases M-10MX 10-Channel Analog Mixer
NAMM: TAPCO introduced its Series 69 professional-quality passive speakers. Series 69 Loudspeakers offer premium drivers, PVC vinyl-covered wood enclosures, custom-molded thermoplastic edge bumpers. Series Features: Premium Mackie-designed woofers and compression drivers PVC vinyl covered, multi-ply birch wood enclosures with protective edge bumpers Most compact portable cabinet designs in their class Speakon and 1/4″ TS inputs… Read More TAPCO 69 Series Sound System
Winter NAMM Show: MXL Microphones, the professional audio division of Marshall Electronics, announced the introduction of the MXL USB.007 stereo mic for direct to computer recording on a PC or Mac. No special software or drivers are needed, just plug in to your portable or desktop computer, set your preferences and enjoy instant studio quality… Read More MXL Intros USB Stereo Condenser Mic
Combining a Sennheiser capsule with a broadcast-quality Flash recorder, the HHB FlashMic has become established as a portable recording device of choice for international broadcasters. Now HHB has expanded the FlashMic range with the introduction of a new cardioid version – the FlashMic DRM85-C – to accompany the original, omni-directional FlashMic DRM85. Both FlashMic models… Read More FlashMic DRM85-C Cardioid Microphone A Self-Contained Recording Studio
Winter NAMM Update: Edirol introduced the M-10DX, a 10-channel digital mixer that packs an amazing amount of high-end features into its small frame, including a 24-bit/96kHz processing engine and a backlit LCD so you can see the effects in operation as well a graphical spectrum analysis. Based on the same high-resolution processing engine as the… Read More Edirol Releases The M-10DX Digital Mixer
