Musikmesse 2009: Like tiny synths? Vocoders? Then Akai’s got you covered. The Akai Miniak is the first synthesizer from Akai Professional developed in partnership with the Alesis synthesis team. The Miniak is extremely compact and portable, but is also a powerful instrument for creating sounds for performance and production. Description: The Miniak lets you create… Read More Akai Unveils Miniak Micro Synth, Vocoder
Musikmesse 2009: At the 2009 Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Nord will be previewing the new Nord C2 Combo Organ. This is a direct descendant of the C1, with the addition of many exciting features. Updated features include new keyboard action, monitor input, controls moved to “classic” positions, enhanced click and drawbar preview. Nord will also present… Read More The Nord C2 Combo Organ
KRK Systems has released the VXT Series of studio monitors. The series was created using stringent design philosophies similar to KRK’s flagship close-field monitor, the Exposé E8B. The VXT Series has been designed to reproduce the true nature of the audio material and raises the bar for recording monitors used by professional engineers, musicians and… Read More KRK Systems Releases VXT Series Recording Monitors
The Brauner product family was extended by another top-class microphone at this year’s Prolight+Sound trade show, with the Phanthera mic. Description: Not only the name Phanthera relates to the big wild cats. It appears dynamic, powerful, ductile and charming. It is hard to put its sonic character into simple words. Therefore Brauner emphatically recommends prospective… Read More Brauner Debuts Phanthera Studio Microphone
Musikmesse: Steinberg launched Sequel, a new entry-level music studio. Sequel features studio-grade technologies within a unique, “one-window” user interface that opens up music creation and performance to anyone with a computer, and requires no knowledge of music or recording to produce songs and mixes. “Sequel is a brand-new and exciting way to experience making music… Read More Steinberg Launches Sequel Entry-Level Music Creation Software
Musikmesse: Steinberg announced a new DVD-ROM tutorial series that offers a complete guide to digital audio mastering. The new three-part series covers almost every aspect of producing a professional master, and provides both digital audio essentials and expert techniques, supported with practical examples throughout. Audio Mastering will be available in Q2 2007. “This series offers… Read More Steinberg Announces Audio Mastering DVD-ROM Tutorial Series
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
Musikmesse: Native Instruments announced “TRAKTOR SCRATCH Certified”, a certification program that will enable DJ mixers with integrated audio interface to fully integrate with the company’s upcoming vinyl-controlled DJ system. The certification will ensure that these mixers will work in perfect harmony with TRAKTOR SCRATCH. Owners of certified mixers will also be able to purchase a… Read More Native Instruments Launches “TRAKTOR SCRATCH Certified” DJ Mixer Integration
Musikmesse: Stanton DJ introduced the new S.300 Tabletop CD Player w/ MP3 along with the complete DJ DIGIPAK.MP3 package that includes two S.300s, an SMX.211 mixer, a custom road case, and cabling. The Stanton S.300 is a professional quality tabletop CD player with MP3 compatibility and anti-shock buffer memory. Features: Single table top CD player… Read More Stanton DJ Releases S.300 Tabletop CD Player With MP3 and Complete DJ Package
Musikmesse: Native Instruments announced a new controller compatibility program that will make it easier for DJs to find the best possible performance controller for their TRAKTOR-based setups. Selected digital DJ controllers are now labeled to be “TRAKTOR Ready” respectively “TRAKTOR 3 LE Included”. As part of this program, TRAKTOR 3 LE is now shipping as… Read More Native Instruments Launches “TRAKTOR Ready” and “TRAKTOR 3 LE Included” Programs
