Here it comes the new audio interface 96i for Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools Accel (see the last M.M news for this).

Featuring sixteen inputs with gain control (six switchable levels for the first four and two for the others), two analog outputs with 96kHz conversion, one SPDIF 24 bits input/output, Digidesign announce that the converters of the 96i will be as good as the one of the 96 I/O. Up to six 96i can be use to allow simultaneously up to 96 analog inputs.

Rumors are coming and going, the only thing that can be seen right now (no one is allowed on the huge Apple Booth) are dark veils waiting to be uncovered tomorrow morning during the keynote.

Facts: seems to be some hardware (a huge panel up to the ceiling is covered (haha…) and a row of little booths to touch the gizmos IRL). But tomorrow, not before (rumors are according on this at last).

New powermac G4 anyone? (we want a G5!) As MacNN.com marked it and is showing it, no powerbooks can be seen on the booth now, so… could be… ;)

Musimac, the Italian website targeted to mac-musicians, has an interesting article about the new PowerMacs G5. The tests are music-oriented, and have been carried out on the 1.6 GHz model; They give the first performance scores and impressions on the new machines. Definitely worth reading...

Emagic introduces Space Designer , a premium reverb plug-in for Logic 6, at the IBC show in Amsterdam. Space Designer is the latest member of Emagic's successful range of Studio Tools and Software Instruments, all of which are available separately to expand the functionality of the Logic System.

Featuring a real-time convolution process using reverberation samples - impulse responses (IR) - it is now possible to produce reverbs that are virtually indistinguishable from real rooms or halls. The possibility to create and edit custom convolution reverbs sets Space Designer apart. In addition to sampled reverbs, Space Designer is equipped with a synthesis engine creating custom impulse responses. The reverb can be further shaped using Space Designer's comprehensive parameter set that featu ...

Akai has just given new informations on the mpc 1000 :
- 3,3 kg and small size
- 16 Mo de ram (upgradable up to 128 Mo)
- 6 analog outputs
- S/PDIF I/O
- 16 pads and the sequencer
- Backup to a compact Flash card via an USB connection (very convenient)