Musikmesse: Mackie Unveils Next-Generation Mackie Control Pro Series

Musikmesse: Mackie today announced the Mackie Control Pro control surface series, the next generation of the Mackie Control Universal line of controllers. Comprising Mackie Control Universal Pro, Mackie Control Extender Pro and Mackie Control C4 Pro, the series provides a complete feature set and software compatibility. Mackie Control Pro series controllers are designed to seamlessly… Read More Musikmesse: Mackie Unveils Next-Generation Mackie Control Pro Series

March 28, 2007March 28, 20072 Comments

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

Vestax Announces The VCI-100 DJ MIDI Controller

Vestax has introduced the VCI-100 DJ MIDI controller. USB based and featuring two jog wheels with sensor and control technology from Vestax’s turntables, the VCI-100 provides DJs and Producers with the “feel” of hardware mixing in the software realm. Vestax has utilized its vest experience as the best DJ hardware manufacturer in the DJ market… Read More Vestax Announces The VCI-100 DJ MIDI Controller

March 5, 2007March 5, 20073 Comments

Numark Debuts The DMC2 Rackmount DJ Software Controller

Winter NAMM Show: Numark introduced the DMC2 Rack Mount DJ Software Controller. The DMC2 is Numark’s top-of-the-line professional DJ software controller, featuring a ruggedly-constructed metal frame that can be used in a 3U rack-mount setting or as a tabletop unit. The unit lets mobile DJs who are comfortable with rack consoles to add the power… Read More Numark Debuts The DMC2 Rackmount DJ Software Controller

March 4, 2007March 2, 20072 Comments

Numark Introduces Total Control DJ Software Controller

Winter NAMM: Numark introduced the Total Control DJ software controller. Numark calls Total Control “the missing link for software DJs”. Total Control’s interface is similar to popular Numark crossfader and jog-wheel-based mixing stations like the iDJ² and NuVJ. Total Control’s 31 buttons, 20 knobs and 5 faders send MIDI data from the controller to your… Read More Numark Introduces Total Control DJ Software Controller

March 2, 2007May 14, 200814 Comments

PreSonus adds Digital Performer support for FaderPort

PreSonus has announced Digital Performer support for the FaderPort USB Automation and Transport Controller. The FaderPort is a single fader controller that can write single and group channel volume, pan and mute automation. The FaderPort is loaded with a high quality Alps fader (found in professional control surfaces including DigiDesign’s D-Command). The fader in the… Read More PreSonus adds Digital Performer support for FaderPort

February 19, 2007Leave a comment

Mackie Intros Monster Mixing System

2007 NAMM Update: Mackie announced final pricing and availability of the monster TT System32 Digital Live Mixing System. The TT System32 Digital Live Mixing System consists of the TT24 Digital Live Console, DS3232 Digital Snake, and the U100 Networking Card. “TT System32 represents a giant step for Mackie,” commented Mackie Brand Group Vice President John… Read More Mackie Intros Monster Mixing System

February 11, 2007February 10, 2007Leave a comment

Mackie Unveils Next-Generation Mackie Control Pro Series

2007 NAMM Show: Mackie announced the Mackie Control Pro control surface series, the next generation of the Mackie Control Universal line of controllers. Made up of the Mackie Control Universal Pro, Mackie Control Extender Pro and Mackie Control C4 Pro, the series is designed to seamlessly work together to deliver ultimate hands-on control of mix… Read More Mackie Unveils Next-Generation Mackie Control Pro Series

February 11, 2007February 11, 2007Leave a comment

Video: Hands On With The New Axis MIDI Controller

One of the coolest things we saw at the NAMM Show this year was a new MIDI controller introduced by C-Thru Music, the bizarre AXiS-64 MIDI controller. Designer Peter Davies threw out preconceptions of what a music keyboard should be and designed a layout based on the Harmonic Table. According to C-Thru Musiic, the arrangement… Read More Video: Hands On With The New Axis MIDI Controller

February 10, 2007February 10, 20073 Comments

NAMM: Bizarre New Harmonic Table MIDI controller

One of the most interesting new MIDI controllers introduced at the 2007 NAMM Show was C-Thru Music’s bizarre AXiS-64 MIDI controller. Unique to the AXiS is its key area, invented by Peter Davies, which is based on the Harmonic Table. According to C-Thru Music, the arrangement of notes helps you understand note relationships and create… Read More NAMM: Bizarre New Harmonic Table MIDI controller

February 5, 2007May 12, 20083 Comments

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