Edirol Corporation showed their new MIDI interfaces. The UM-1X and UM-1SX devices replace the popular UM-1E & UM-1S. They improve upon the original design by adding MIDI signal indicators and a selection switch to allow the user to choose between the Edirol Advanced driver and the OS standard MIDI driver.
The UM-1X offers a complete cable solution from the USB port of the computer to the MIDI device.
The UM-1SX offers a MIDI input & a MIDI output port to allow the user to connect his or her own MIDI cable of any length.
Prices: UM-1X $50, UM-1SX $45

Edirol Corporation showed the UA-3FX. The UA-3FX is the next step in the evolution of the UA-3D adding a number of impressive features including:
• Onboard DSP Effects (1. Mastering, 2. Listening, 3. Performance)
• Up to 24-bit/48kHz audio quality
• Support for both ASIO2.0/WDM and OS standard drivers
• Low latency, Direct Monitoring support

The UA-3FX includes RCA connections, S/PDIF connections, 1 guitar input, and a microphone input. The device is USB bus powered and offers the most cost-effective set of audio features in its price range. Price: $215

Edirol Corporation announced the UA-1X, a compact USB audio interface to replace the UA-1A. It offers RCA audio input & output as well as a combination port which offers both headphone out with volume control & S/PDIF Optical output.

The UA-1X includes signal indicators to show when audio signals are present and functions using the standard USB Audio driver included with your operating system. The UA-1X offers audio recording capability up to 16-bit/48kHz quality. This device has been expressly designed to offer superior audio quality to any desktop or laptop user. Price: $95

Edirol Corporation announced the new PCR-A30, a powerful USB bus-powered MIDI Keyboard & Audio Interface. The PCR-A30 includes all the power of the successful PCR-30 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, but adds useful audio features such as:
• 2 x 1/4" Phone Input
• Stereo RCA Output
• 1/4 " TRS Headphone Out
• Direct Monitoring
• Optical S/PDIF Out
• 24-bit/96kHz
• Built-in Monitor Speakers
• ASIO & WDM support
• USB Bus-Powered

Price: $395

Edirol has now begun shipping the UA-1000, the world's first multi-port high speed USB (USB 2.0) audio recording interface. The UA-1000 delivers exceptional audio capabilities through 10 separate channels on a wide variety of connections, offering high quality microphone preamps using premium analog components. These include XLR/TRS combo jacks, Hi-Z guitar, SP/DIF, 8 channel ADAT, MIDI, as well as inserts for effect send/return.

• High-Speed USB 2.0 supports 480 Mbps transfer speed, allowing the UA-1000 to offer 10 In X 10
Out 24bit/96Khz full duplex performance via hassle-free USB connection.
• 4 x front-mounted XLR/TRS combo jacks, with Phantom power
• High quality microphone preamps using premium analog components
• S/PDIF (Optical/Coaxial), 8-channel ADAT, MIDI, Word Clock
• 4 x Inserts I/O for effects sends and returns
• ASIO 2.0 and WDM drivers
• Zero latency direct monitoring
• Striking blue 1U metal rackmount case