RME has a thing for MADI interfaces and converters and will release shortly two new MADI products, the MADI Converter and the ADI-6432 MADI to AES Converter. The MADI Converter is a 1U rack featuring 6 independent bidirectional converters, each 12 Ins have status LEDs. It supports all MADI formats: 56-channel, 64-channel, any sample rate even out of specifications, and will transfer "invisible" control bits too. Range covers 100 meters using coaxial cables and up to 2000 by using optical cables. A MIDI distributor send a MIDI In to 3 MIDI Out. Available in April.

Genelec announces the launch of its new 8200 and 7200 DSP Series Monitors. Built on the foundation of Genelec's 8000 MDE and 7000 LSE Series products, the new Genelec 8200 Series Bi-amplified Active Monitors and 7200 Series Active Subwoofers are designed for end-users who want a network speaker system that can be set up, measured, analyzed and calibrated quickly. The new DSP Series is comprised of two Bi-amplified Active Monitors. The 8240A utilizes a 6.5-inch woofer and 3/4-inch tweeter. The free-field frequency response is 48 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 db). Peak SPL per pair is 115 dB driven by a pair of 90 Watt amplifiers for each driver. The 8250A has an 8-inch woofer and 1-inch tweeter set into the DCW with a free-field frequency response of 38 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 db). Peak SPL per pair is 120 ...

E-MU Systems has announced at MusikMesse its new 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface for Mac with 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, two pristine XTC mic/line/hi-Z preamps, and ultra-low jitter clock. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design to professional features like independent ground lift switches and signal-to-noise specs. It features two 1/4" balanced outputs, one set of MIDI in/out and a stereo headphone output.

The 0404 USB also comes with E-MU's powerful Production Tools Software Bundle and will ship June 2006 at an estimated street price of €199.99.

Our valiant webmaster Soif and the "infamous" Nolot are in Frankfurt and they can't stop taking pictures of all the booth they see. We have already 98 pics of gear and software to look upon and more to come. G.A.S.* garanteed. Enjoy!

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CreamWare just adds a new member to its ASB (authentic sound box) family : the Prodyssey ASB synthesizer, a recreation of the legendary ARP Odyssey. It features 12 voice of polyphony, an effects section and USB computer integration. Patches can be edited directly on the hardware panel or via the supplied remote-control software which wiil be available for Mac OS X.

The Prodyssey ASB will ship May 2006 for 999 euros.