IK Multimedia has announced the development of its first hardware product, AmpliTube StompIO, an advanced USB foot controller for AmpliTube 2 software. StompIO will control AmpliTube 2’s 4,000 instantly playable presets in a traditional stomp box pedal fashion. For the first time, StompIO will offer the same feeling of working with traditional floor-processors, but with… Read More Amplitube Gets Hard
Tone-Tools has introduced a new guitar speaker cabinet. Created originally for studio guitarist Stephen Boykin, the Fat Cat 212MB is a cabinet designed to enhance the classic British guitar amplifier. According to Tone-Tools, the closed back, front ported design enhances sound projection and overall tone. The Fat Cat 212MB is handcrafted from Birch multi-ply with… Read More Tone-Tools Expands Fat Cat Vintage Speaker Cabinet Series
AES Update: Blue Microphones has introduced the OmniMouse Microphone. Based on the unique and versatile design of the popular Mouse Microphone, the OmniMouse is a pressure-gradient condenser microphone featuring a rotating omni-directional capsule enclosed within a spherical grille. This is the same B4 capsule used in Blue’s Bottle microphone system. This recording tool combines the… Read More AES Update: Blue Intros OmniMouse Microphone
M-Audio has announced the ProjectMix I/O combination motorized control surface and multi-channel audio interface. ProjectMix I/O is designed to simplify system configuration and streamline production by integrating everything needed to give project studios many of the workflow advantages of pro studios. Connecting via a simple FireWire (IEEE 1394) connection, this new device brings the integration… Read More AES Update: M-Audio Debuts ProjectMix I/O
Blue Microphones is now shipping the Snowball USB Microphone. Designed for desktop recording applications such as podcasting, the Snowball mic’s universal driver and plug & play USB compatibility make recording into your laptop or DAW easy. The mic’s dual-capsule design and three-position switch dial make it flexible to use for many applications. The Snowball retails… Read More Blue Ships White Snowball USB Mic
Alesis’ new line of MultiMix FireWire Mixers is now shipping. The MultiMix FireWire Mixers are available in 8-, 12-, and 16-channel configurations, and feature FireWire connectivity, low noise analog electronics, and one hundred 28-bit digital effects. The DICE II FireWire technology incorporated into the MultiMix FireWire Series provides for the transfer of multiple audio data… Read More Alesis MultiMix FireWire Mixers Now Shipping
Roland Corporation is shipping the SP-404 sampler. The SP-404 is built on a foundation of more: more features, more voices, more pads, and more memory. The SP-404 surpasses its predecessor by offering battery-power compatibility, a CompactFlash slot, and a built-in microphone for quick, stress-free sampling sessions. Just turn it on, aim, and record — no… Read More Roland Ships SP-404 Sampler
Moog Music has introduced the Be The First promotion for the Moog PianoBar, a portable device that sits on a piano keyboard, scanning for playing and converting it to MIDI. Moog has identified 364 Metropolitian areas in the USA, and is offering special pricing to the first buyers in each area. If you are the… Read More Save up to $500 on Moog Piano Bar
Audiotech has announced the WMP-1 Wicked Metal Pedal. The WMP-1 will produce extreme over the top distortion tones, according to the company, tailored toward rock and metal players. The WMP-1 can be used as a stand alone unit in front of any clean amp or run into a dirty amp to achieve maximum gain. Controls… Read More Audiotech Debuts Wicked Metal Pedal
Godlyke Inc. has announced a new addition to the HAO line of hand-built effects, the SP-1 Sole Pressure booster/overdrive for guitar. Originally designed as a low frequency booster, the Sole Pressure is an ideal pedal for those who want to add more lows and warmth to thin-sounding guitars and generate the fattest tones imaginable. With… Read More HAO Intros Sole Pressure Tweed-Style Overdrive
