Mac and Music News
Through Wednesday May 11, 2005
| Apr 7 - 02:02 PM | Computer Hardware > Edirol |
Edirol has announced the release of two new USB MIDI keyboard controllers, the PC-50 (49-note) and PC-80 (61-note). The PC-50 can be powered via USB as well as battery and the PC-80 is equipped with a built-in USB audio Interface and a speaker system.
The new PC-50 will cost $185, and PC-80 is $495.
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| Apr 7 - 01:59 PM | Music Software > BIAS |
From MusikMesse, Bias announces Peak Pro 5. This new version of Bias sound editing software now features :
- brand-new playlist with graphic waveform view and advanced crossfade control
- 100% Redbook Replication-ready CD burning with ISRC, PQ subcodes and more
- VST and Audio Units instrument support in Vbox
- new DSP algorithms for Change Pitch, Change Duration and Sample Rate Conversion
- optional Extension for DDP file export
Peak Pro 5 will be available Q2 2005 at $599. Customers who purchased the full edition of Peak before April 1, 2005 can upgrade to Peak Pro 5 for $179, and customers who purchase the full version of Peak after April 1, 2005 can upgrade to Peak Pro 5 for $39.
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| Apr 7 - 01:06 PM | Audio Hardware > Dynaudio Professional |
Dynaudio Acoustics is launching the BM 5P, a new passive nearfield monitor that delivers transparent sound and high performance at an affordable price. The 2-way passive monitor operates within a frequency response of 50 Hz – 21 kHz, and is equipped with a 170mm (6,9") woofer and 26mm (1") soft dome tweeter.
The BM 5P is expected to ship in May 2005 at 580 euros retail ex. VAT per pair.
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| Apr 7 - 12:16 PM | Computer Hardware > PreSonus |
At Musikmesse, PreSonus announces that the Firebox is now shipping. The FireBox is a compact yet powerful FireWire recording system with the ability to record and playback six inputs and ten outputs simultaneously at professional-grade 24-bit/96k resolution.
The Firebox ships complete with Steinberg's Cubase LE.
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| Apr 7 - 12:08 PM | Virtual Instrument > Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL) |
At MusikMesse, the Vienna Symphonic Library team unveiled Opus 2, which comprises basic articulations of instruments taken from other Horizon Series titles, such as Solo Strings, Epic Horns, French Oboe, or Woodwind Ensembles. Opus 2 is available in EXS24, GigaStudio, HALion and Kontakt formats.
Opus 2 includes 9.3 GB of data on 2 DVD-ROMs and retails for $495
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