Mac and Music News
Through Monday May 7, 2007
Mar 8 - 08:45 AM | Computer Hardware > Numark |
Numark has just announced a new audio interface called DJ i/o. The DJ i/o is compact and rugged enough to live in your gig bag, but powerful enough to provide solutions for a wide range of audio I/O needs.
Features :
- USB 2.0 (single channel operation in USB 1.1)
- Ultra low latency
- 2 independent RCA stereo outputs
- Microphone input with adjustable gain mixed to stereo pair #1
- 1/4" Stereo headphone output on stereo pair #2
- 24–bit audio, 44.1kHz and 88.2kHz sample rates
- ASIO drivers with control panel
- USB bus–powered (optional +6 VDC external power supply sold separately)
The DJ i/o price will be just under €120.
Features :
- USB 2.0 (single channel operation in USB 1.1)
- Ultra low latency
- 2 independent RCA stereo outputs
- Microphone input with adjustable gain mixed to stereo pair #1
- 1/4" Stereo headphone output on stereo pair #2
- 24–bit audio, 44.1kHz and 88.2kHz sample rates
- ASIO drivers with control panel
- USB bus–powered (optional +6 VDC external power supply sold separately)
The DJ i/o price will be just under €120.
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Mar 8 - 08:17 AM | Audio Hardware > Klein + Hummel |
Klein + Hummel have made important enhancements to their miniature active control monitors.
An update to the M 51 - the M 52 - is a small, lightweight, portable control monitor featuring a three-inch driver and upgraded, built-in amplification capable of producing over 100dB. Small in stature at 4 3/4" x 6 7/8" x 4 5/8" and weighing in at a featherweight 5.7 lbs., the M 52 is ideal for portable and fixed situations that demand flat, accurate response where space is at a premium, such as small studios, broadcast vans, and mobile rigs.
As if that isn't enough, Klein + Hummel has added their future-proof D-A conversion into the M 52's sibling - the M 52 D. Identical to the M 52 in every other way, the M 52 D adds S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital inputs that synchronize with any signal between ...
An update to the M 51 - the M 52 - is a small, lightweight, portable control monitor featuring a three-inch driver and upgraded, built-in amplification capable of producing over 100dB. Small in stature at 4 3/4" x 6 7/8" x 4 5/8" and weighing in at a featherweight 5.7 lbs., the M 52 is ideal for portable and fixed situations that demand flat, accurate response where space is at a premium, such as small studios, broadcast vans, and mobile rigs.
As if that isn't enough, Klein + Hummel has added their future-proof D-A conversion into the M 52's sibling - the M 52 D. Identical to the M 52 in every other way, the M 52 D adds S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital inputs that synchronize with any signal between ...
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Mar 7 - 09:47 AM | Plug-ins > SFX Machine |
The Sound Guy, Inc. has released Backwards Machine, a cross-platform plug-in that reverses continuous audio in real-time.
Backwards Machine includes three effects :
- Reverse Playback — Reverses and overlaps snippets of the incoming audio, to produce an ongoing backwards effect
- Forward Backwards — Smoothly cross-fades between forward and backward versions of the incoming audio
- Reverse Repeat — Plays snippets of the input audio backwards, twice; the second time, a slight vibrato is added
Backwards Machine supports VST and Audio Unit formats for Macintosh OS X (Universal for PPC and Intel) and is available for $35.00.
Backwards Machine includes three effects :
- Reverse Playback — Reverses and overlaps snippets of the incoming audio, to produce an ongoing backwards effect
- Forward Backwards — Smoothly cross-fades between forward and backward versions of the incoming audio
- Reverse Repeat — Plays snippets of the input audio backwards, twice; the second time, a slight vibrato is added
Backwards Machine supports VST and Audio Unit formats for Macintosh OS X (Universal for PPC and Intel) and is available for $35.00.
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Mar 7 - 09:41 AM | Virtual Instrument > East West |
EastWest has just released Quantum Leap SD2 - The Next Generation virtual instrument, the sequel to Stormdrum. Packed with approximately 10GB of percussion, SD2 - The Next Generation does not offer loops, instead the collection delivers MIDI performances created with Roland V-Drums and Zendrum percussion controllers. This allows the user to change anything, with absolutely no sound degradation. MIDI performances are pre-mixed, panned and produced for quick use.
Quantum Leap SD2 - The Next Generation is available now at a retail price of $495. For more information, please visit their web site.
Quantum Leap SD2 - The Next Generation is available now at a retail price of $495. For more information, please visit their web site.
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Mar 7 - 09:24 AM | Plug-ins > IK Multimedia |
IK Multimedia has released version 1.1 of CSR - Classik Studio Reverb, a free update for registered CSR owners that provides compatibility with Mac Intel Systems (Universal Binary) and no longer requires a USB iKey or dongle. This version is also fully Pro Tools 7 compliant and compatible with VST 2.4 hosts such as Cubase 4 and Live 6. Note that a new free demo of CSR 1.1 is available. The demo is fully functional for a grace period of ten days and does not require a USB iKey or dongle.
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