TerraTec Producer’s AREA 61 Expandable MIDI Controller Keyboard Available This Spring

TerraTec Producer‘s Expandable Controller Keyboard AREA 61 will be available in spring this year. AREA 61 is an expandable keyboard system for studio and live musicians. It offers freely selectable, integrated sound generators (f.e. KOMPLEXER DSP soundboard) that may also serve as a central control unit for all software sequencers and virtual instruments in computer… Read More TerraTec Producer’s AREA 61 Expandable MIDI Controller Keyboard Available This Spring

April 16, 2007April 16, 20073 Comments

PreSonus Announces FireStudio LightPipe

Musikmesse: PreSonus announced the FireStudio LightPipe, a 24-bit/96k, 32-channel ADAT to FireWire recording system for Macintosh and Windows computers. The FireStudio LightPipe features JetPLL jitter elimination technology for ultra-tight digital synchronization, a 34×4 zero-latency monitor mixer, balanced TRS stereo analog outputs, word clock input/output, MIDI input/output and headphone output. The FireStudio LightPipe is a perfect… Read More PreSonus Announces FireStudio LightPipe

April 14, 2007April 14, 2007Leave a comment

Ecler Launches EVO5 Digital Mixer

Musikmesse: ECLER introduced the EVO5, a new mixer for DJs and producers that features an internal 12-channel FireWire sound card, 24bit/96kHz digital sound quality, flexible MIDI control and a powerful built-in editable effects processor. Here are the details…..

April 11, 2007April 11, 20071 Comment

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

April 10, 2007April 11, 20071 Comment

Novation Introduces nio 2 | 4 Mobile Audio Interface

Musikmesse 2007 saw the launch of nio 2 | 4, Novation’s latest foray into the interface market, offering a 2 In / 4 Out mobile interface solution. Novation’s Direct FX technology puts a selection of powerful FX at your fingertips. Direct FX technology’s low latency environment lets all of nio 2 | 4s effects to… Read More Novation Introduces nio 2 | 4 Mobile Audio Interface

April 5, 2007April 5, 2007Leave a comment

Digidesign Unveils 003 Home Studio Gear

The new Digidesign 003 family, which includes 003 Factory and 003 Rack, offers professional-grade I/O, high-definition audio resolution, the compatibility and performance of industry-standard Pro Tools software, and an bundle of up to 80+ professional instrument and effects plug-ins, compatible applications, and sound libraries, including the new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 software collection. “Since… Read More Digidesign Unveils 003 Home Studio Gear

March 12, 2007March 10, 2007Leave a comment

MixVibes Intros Mobile Recording & DJ Audio Interface

The MixVibes U46 MK2 is a new mobile recording interface for laptop and desktop computers. It offers a 4-IN / 6-OUT multi-channel audio interface with a separate Mix output. 2 Phono inputs make the unit a perfect portable solution for digital DJs. The U46 MK2’s 4 inputs lets you record from a variety of sources:… Read More MixVibes Intros Mobile Recording & DJ Audio Interface

March 9, 2007March 10, 2007Leave a comment

Numark Introduces The DJ-io Audio Output Interface

Winter NAMM Show: Numark announced their DJ-io audio output interface. The DJ-io is a Windows and Mac-compatible USB 2.0 (or USB 1.1 single channel operation) audio output interface which features 24-bit audio and sample rates of 44.1 and 88.2 kHz. The DJ-io is compact and rugged enough to live in your gig bag, but powerful… Read More Numark Introduces The DJ-io Audio Output Interface

March 7, 2007March 2, 2007Leave a comment

Stanton DJ Debuts FinalScratch OPEN

Stanton has come back from an awkward breakup with Native Instruments and introduced FinalScratch OPEN, a system that “offers DJs the freedom of choice, allowing them to decide which software THEY want to use, utilizing the state of the art Stanton ScratchAmp.” No hard feelings, there, huh? The FinalScratch Open Scratch Amp is a state-of-the-art… Read More Stanton DJ Debuts FinalScratch OPEN

March 5, 2007March 4, 2007Leave a comment

REM Ships ADI-8 QS Reference Audio Interface

NAMM: Synthax Audio AG is shipping RME‘s ADI-8 QS, a new, fully featured 8-channel AD/DA converter. The device combines analog circuit design with low latency AD/DA converters. The compact 19″/1U device includes analog and digital limiters, 4 hardware reference levels up to +24 dBu, AES/EBU and ADAT I/O up to 192 kHz, optional MADI I/O,… Read More REM Ships ADI-8 QS Reference Audio Interface