Gemini Sound Products has announced two new additions to their GX Series, the GX-150 Professional Powered 8” Two-Way ABS Loudspeaker and the GX-100 Professional 8” Two-Way Passive ABS Loudspeaker. Ideal for permanent audio installations, these new speakers feature a compression driver with a 1.25” titanium diaphragm in addition to an 8” aluminum die-cast woofer. Each… Read More Gemini DJ Expands Loudspeaker Line
Yamaha has announced a recall of its S90 ES Synthesizer. The synthesizer may “emit loud white noise when turned off and turned on again under high temperature conditions, which could possibly damage a consumer’s hearing.” While some manufacturers might consider painful noise emissions a feature, Yamaha is recalling the $2,599 instruments. Yamaha will arrange for… Read More Yamaha Recalls Synth – May Emit Dangerously Painful Noises
Vox has expanded its line of Valvetronix amps with the addition of the 100 Watt AD100VTH head. The AD100VTH is equipped with a silver metal grille that provides a modern twist to traditional VOX design. Chicken head, pointer knobs pay homage to VOX’s rich heritage. Its features include: 11 amp styles. 11 preset programs. Two… Read More Vox Intros New Valvetronix Amp
Audio-Technica has introduced a new Import Series of headphones, comprised of 15 different models specifically designed for audiophiles, DJs or portable listening applications. For the audiophile, Audio-Technica has developed a full-range of circumaural headphones consisting of three open-air and two closed-back models. These reference-quality headphones deliver natural high quality sound with deep resonating bass and… Read More Audio-Technica Intros New Import Headphone Series
Red Witch, a maker of analog effects devices, has introduced the Fuzz God, a celestial device featuring two hand picked, new old stock, Germanium transistors. Description: The Fuzz God allows you to create fuzzyness of epic proportions (think red seas parting, burning bushes, pillars of salt etc). From your classic fuzz tones of the sustaining,… Read More Red Witch Intros Fuzz God Analog Effect Pedal
The Octopus is a new performance-oriented MIDI Control Sequencer under development by genoQs Machines. According to genoQs, the Octopus shares some of the design goals as as the desirable but unobtainable Latronic Notron. “What OCTOPUS and Notron probably share is the goal of to being high-end composition tools for MIDI sequencing. This may explain why… Read More genoQs Machines Octopus, – Heir to the Latronic Notron?
Violet Audio, makers of high-end audio gear, has announced the US launch of their new ADP61 24bit 192kHz Studio AV Preamp Decoder. The new Violet Audio ADP61 Studio AV Preamp/Decoder is a “digital control hub” for professional and project studios, home theatres, and permanent installations. With a multitude of analog, digital, and S-Video inputs, the… Read More Violet Audio Announces ADP61 24bit 192kHz Studio AV Preamp Decoder
Cyndustries has announced a new type of modular synthesizer oscillator, the Zeroscillator, an all-analog through-zero FM oscillator. According to Cyndustries, the Zeroscillator will be “the first time traditional digital FM synthesis is possible in an all analog signal path.” The Zeroscillator “is an original design by Mark Barton,” explains Cyndustries Cynthia Webster. “Mark, and John… Read More Cyndustries Zeroscillator For Modular Synths
Founder and President of PAiA Electronics John Stayton Simonton, Jr. died recently at his home in Arcadia, Oklahoma on Friday, Nov. 25 after a yearlong battle with esophageal cancer. He was 62 years old. Simonton’s work at PAiA gave many musicians their first opportunity to work with synthesizers, guitar effects and recording equipment. Simonton created… Read More Founder of PAiA, John Simonton, Remembered
Pro Tone Pedals has introduced its latest effect pedal, The Lithium Chorus. The Lithum is modeled after one of the most famous chorus pedals of all time, one made even more popular by late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. The Lithium has an added depth control giving you more tonal flexibility and allowing lush aural spaces.… Read More Pro Tone Intros Lithium Chorus
