2007 Winter NAMM Show: M-Audio announced releasede the Torq Xponent integrated hardware/software DJ performance and production system. The system brings traditional CD DJ-style control and mixing to the world of computer-based DJing, and looks like it will offer a nice combination of dj software and an good-looking dedicated control surface. Here are the details….
2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg introduced two new mixers, the ZERO4 Live Control Mixer and ZERO8 Live Control Console, designed for musicians incorporating real-time mixing, MIDI control and dynamic effects manipulation into their computer-based production and performance. The mixers are an interesting new take on the idea of a computer-oriented mixer, offering a great deal… Read More Korg Launches New FireWire Mixer Line
2007 Winter NAMM Show: JazzMutant introduce its next major update for the Lemur Multitouch Control Surface. The JazzMutant Lemur, described as the most advanced and innovative controller created for musicians, sound designers, composers, audio engineers and media artists, now is taking things to the next level of control. After taking the turn to complete workflow… Read More JazzMutant Announces Lemur Multitouch Control Surface Version 1.6
Winter NAMM Show: Alesis introduced their MasterControl Audio Interface and Control Surface. The MasterControl is a professional audio interface and recording control surface, providing up to 44.1 – 192 kHz recording capability directly to your computer via ultra-fast, low latency FireWire connectivity. The audio interface features 2 mic (XLR) inputs with Phantom Power and channel… Read More NAMM: Alesis Introduces MasterControl
Tai-Chi (Tangible Acoustic Interfaces for Computer-Human Interaction), is a system developed by researchers from Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France and the UK that can turn just about anything into a control surface. “We have made a system that can give any object, even a 3D one, a sense of touch,” says Ming Yang, an engineer at… Read More New Technology Turns Any Surface Into Interactive Instrument
PreSonus Audio is now shipping the FaderPort controller. The FaderPort is a desktop USB DAW controller for writing single-channel and group-channel fader automation along with complete transport control. The FaderPort features a high-quality motorized long throw fader to give the user the feel needed for recording fades and writing automation. A foot switch jack is… Read More FaderPort USB DAW Controller Shipping
AES: Cycling ’74 today demonstrated the recently released version 1.5 software for JazzMutant Lemur control surface. The update is available via download to all current Lemur customers. New software features in version 1.5 allow the Lemur to control many popular DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer, Live and Cubase. JazzMutant Lemur is a hardware controller for… Read More Cycling ’74 Updates Lemur
Livid , the dudes behind the Tactic VJ controller and the insane RGB guitar, has introduced respond-r, an interactive video system that creates immersive multimedia experiences through responsive physical interaction and audience participation. Yes – its a sexy interactive reactive tough thing. According to Livid, the respond-r transforms floors, walls and screens into an immersive… Read More Livid Intros Sexy Interactive Reactive Touch Thing
NAMM Update: Livid Instruments, a video performance software and hardware company, introduced Octav-4, software that lets you control up to eight of the popular Edirol v-4 video mixers for synchronized and centralized control. Octav-4 opens the door for multi-screen control by linking multiple v-4 video mixers, with up to thirty-two video inputs and eight unique… Read More Livid Intros Octav-4 Video Mixer
Livid, a maker of VJ hardware and software, is looking for beta users to help test a new product.: We are working on a release of a brand new AV application and need competent testers to become part of our testing team. This is a hybrid audio/video application for MAC and PC. If you have… Read More Livid Needs VJ Beta Testers
