2006 NAMM Update: SM Pro Audio has introduced the PM8 Passive Mixer, designed for use with software multi-tracking and hardware synth users. The PM8 is an 8 x 4 passive mixer/summing unit designed to help users of digital audio workstations achieve higher quality audio mixdown results. The summing and mixing features built into the PM8… Read More SM Pro Audio Intros PM-8 Passive Mixer
A new version of the free audio editor Audacity has been announced. A beta version is available, but it is not considered stable yet. The software is popular with musicians and podcasters looking for a free, open source audio editing environment. Several features will be especially interesting for podcasters, including FTP uploading, transcription tools and… Read More Audacity 1.3 Update Adds Features for Podcasting
Metric Halo has announced that SpectraFoo Standard and SpectraFoo Complete Version 4.0 are now shipping and in general release for Mac OS X. This release includes the standalone versions of the software, plug-in versions are scheduled to be released at a later date. Pricing remains US$400 for SpectraFoo Standard and US$800 for SpectraFoo Complete. Upgrades… Read More SpectraFoo Released for OS X
The Sound Guy has announced the release of SFX Machine RT 1.05, an audio multi-effects plug-in for Mac and Windows. Version 1.05 increases the available delay time by a factor of four; it also fixes a bug which could cause incorrect delays at higher sample rates. SFX Machine RT has been used to do sound… Read More Sound Guy Intros SFX Machine
Rain Recording has introduced the LiveBook mobile audio workstation. Due to its low power consumption components and quadruple-vented convection design, the LiveBook is built to handle the demands of audio recording and mixing, even in less-than-optimal environments. The LiveBook base model features a Pentium M processor with Centrino Technology, 1 Gig of RAM, 4 USB… Read More Rain Intros Recording Laptop
Source Elements has announced the release of Source-Connect, the first Pro Tools plug-in capable of streaming audio directly from one Pro Tools system to another. Source-Connect enables audio connections between Pro Tools systems anywhere in the world, allowing direct-to-timeline recording with real-time, broadcast-quality audio using only T1, Cable, or DSL internet connections. Source-Connect eliminates the… Read More Source-Connect Lets Pro Tools Users Record Over the Internet
At the 2004 NAMM Summer Session, Boss introduced the BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio. Features include: 16-track (256 V-Track) digital studio with 40GB hard drive and CD-R/RW drive Record all 8 XLR inputs simultaneously?ideal for tracking live performances Powerful effects including COSM modeling for guitar, bass and microphones New Vocal Tool Box with auto pitch correction… Read More Boss Introduces BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio at 2004 NAMM Summer Show
