Behringer announced at the Prolight + Sound 2006 tradeshow the launch of the iAXE393 USB Guitar Workstation ?€“ a USB Guitar for the Mac and PC with software-based amp sounds. The iAXE393 USB GUITAR has a white finish and features a 22-fret maple neck, chrome machine heads, 3 single-coil pickups with 5-way switching and a… Read More Behringer Intros Inexpensive USB Guitar
Musicmesse Update: CreamWare has introduced the Prodyssey ASB, a digital hardware emulation of the classic Arp Odyssey synth. The latest addition to the CreamWare ASB family will offer 12-voice polyphony, effects and computer integration like other instruments in the ASB family. Details and pricing are not available, but CreamWare plans to have them up soon… Read More Musicmesse Update: CreamWare Intros Prodyssey ASB, Virtual Arp Odyssey
Sonoma Wire Works and IK Multimedia plan to bundle IK?€™s AmpliTube LE with RiffWorks Standard. “Sonoma Wire Works is excited to partner with IK Multimedia. AmpliTube LE is a great-sounding and easy to use guitar amp and effects plug-in that will enhance the experience of RiffWorks recording software,” says Doug Wright, President of Sonoma Wire… Read More Musikmess Update:Riffworks to Include Amplitube LE
Sonic Reality has announced that Mini ProFile Rex Packs will be available for purchase and download starting in April. Taken from Sonic Reality, Q Up Arts loop collections and Joytown Productions?€™ upcoming Studio ProFile multi-track loop library titles, these ?€œMini?€ version sound sets are in 24-bit stereo Rex2 format and offer grooves from some of… Read More Sonic Reality Intros Mini ProFile Rex Packs
A recent rumor about Brian Eno joining Roxy Music for a reunion album are apparently unfounded: “This untrue and just in-good-faith wishful thinking from the journalists,” according to a statement a the Enoweb site. “Brian has no involvement with the band’s current recording or tour plans. All that happened was that Brianpopped in to visit… Read More Brian Eno Roxy Music Rumors Unfounded; Collaboration with Paul Simon Coming Soon
Eno fans will be interested in a surprising April 1 discover regarding The Da Roxy Code: via EnoWeb
Alesis, a maker of audio gear and musical instruments, has introduced two new Podcasting Kits that bundle together a mic, mixer and software. Available in both USB or FireWire versions, the new Alesis Podcasting Kits are designed to provide all the necessary hardware and software needed to create audio files for podcasting. Podcasting Kit Description:… Read More Alesis Intros Two Podcasting Kits
CME has introduced the WIDI X-8, a full duplex wireless system for MIDI and USB communication. “Wireless technology is everywhere and CME has finally brought wireless MIDI technology to a price that any musician can afford,” states Athan Billias, Director of Marketing for Technology Products at Yamaha. “The creative applications for the WIDI system are… Read More CME Announces First Duplex Wireless MIDI/USB System
Musikmesse Frankfurt: CME has announced the newest members of their Matrix system – the Matrix K USB and Matrix K FW. Perfect for Podcasting or mobile recording, the ultra-compact Matrix K series sport a number of versatile features without a high price tag. “CME continues to develop unique products at remarkable price points,” states Athan… Read More Musikmesse: CME Intros Affordable USB and FireWire Audio Interfaces
Steinberg has announced a new symphonic VST instrument and library: HALion Symphonic Orchestra. A 27GB library, integrated easy-to-use player, RealAmbience adjustable recorded reverb and range of playability features combine to form a new orchestral composition and production tool. ?€œHALion Symphonic Orchestra is without doubt one of the best-sounding and most playable instruments of its kind,?€… Read More Steinberg Introduces HALion Symphonic Orchestra
