Open Labs presents the NeKo EX5, a new workstation based on their L-Series.

"The Gen5 E-Series studio-quality products are not a stripped-down version of the L-Series, by any means. Encased in the same high-grade aircraft aluminum chassis, they were developed with a powerful processor and the same innovative touch screen capabilities and pristine audio quality as the NeKo LX5. We've included a fully licensed version of Reaper (DAW), more than 7,500 high-quality preset sounds, our virtual instrument host RiffTM, and practically unlimited capability for third party plug-ins and applications. Both E-Series products are fully upgradeable to the L-Series standards with the upgrade package available in late 2009."

The NeKo EX5 is priced at $3,399.

The DBeat instrument was engineered for portability and power. Encased in an ultra-light aluminum chassis and weighing only 20lbs, the DBeat boasts more than 10,000 sounds with an additional 14GB of sounds that come with the included, full feature version of Ableton Live 7. Live DJ performance capability is taken to the next level with the inclusion of Open Labs' edition of GURU and the proprietary virtual instrument host Riff - making DBeat an exceptional tool for using VSTi's in a live setting.

DBeat comes loaded with a plethora of fully mappable real-time controllers, including Open Labs' exclusive Bump MP drum pads, the Mix/Edit digital audio workstation panel, and comprehensive DJ controls including a cross-fader. It includes an integrated trackball, iPod-compatible cradle and 12-inch capacitive touch screen, which will be multi-touch capable with Windows 7 update.

The ability to directly connect USB turntables and the compatibility with virtually any software, including Deckadance, Serato Scratch Live, Traktor, Pro Tools, Reason and many more, make DBeat a DJ solution of choice for studio, stage and club use.


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Some major performance venues have variable acoustics – a costly treatment system that allows the venue acoustics to be adjusted on demand to generate the best sound, whatever the type of performance.

In reality, most people will probably use the same room to record a range of instruments or voices. Although the room may have acoustic treatment, the treatment will largely focus on generally absorbing or diffusing specific frequencies, and it will be fixed. However, a room that has been treated to produce a dryish acoustic for vocal recording will not bring out the best in an acoustic guitar, which needs more ambience. Changing a room acoustic on demand has been a highly complex and expensive procedure – until now.

Vari Panel is Vicoustic's revolutionary system that combines their Flexi Panel A50 with a wood system that can be attached and removed in seconds – without glue or any other complicated fixing procedures. This gives you the option of adjusting your room acoustic to create a dry recording environment, a bright ambient space, or something in between. Based on the same ARCS research model as Wave Wood, Vari Panel's innovative design is currently the best, affordable solution in the variable acoustics market.

The Rane SL 3 is a new audio interface for Serato Scratch Live.

Enhanced by studio grade preamps and 24-bit audio processing, this compact new solution produces a warm punchy sound to heighten the senses. Extra outputs allow DJs and electronic musicians to intensify the mix with the Scratch Live SP-6 Sample Player (New in Version 1.9).

The auxiliary input provides a live input feed for creative sampling or recording your set. Use any combination of audio source. Control CD, Control Vinyl or MIDI for more flexibility than ever.

Feature and performance enhancements include :

- New, Compact Hardware Design
- Higher output improves ability to easily match levels of various source types
- Improved Dynamic Range (104 dB)
- Improved audio performance (24 bit converters)
- Galvanic isolation prevents computer noise from interfering with the audio path
- USB 2.0 high speed audio interface
- Aux Input for Live Mix Recording or LiveFeed
- Aux Out channel allows use of Sample Player as a virtual deck and opens the door for future expansion and creative configurations for DJs and electronic musicians
- High-grade Phono Preamps upgrade performance of most mixers
- Software switchable Direct Thru Connections for simplified connections
- Independent Line/ Phono-level selection for each input for greater flexibility
- Includes International Power Supply to insure optimum performance and easy transfer between DJs
- Soft Carry Case Included

The MBase11 can do only one thing, but Jomox claims it does it right : Phat kick drums !

Like the XBASE 999/888, the MBase 11 has a compression parameter to vary the thickness of decaying sound. And it offers a variable gate time to to create very different sounding attacks. It also has a metalize parameter to have hundreds of variations on the attack noise.

For more intuitive editing, we have added an analog potentiometer that works alternatively to the parameter editing when scrolling the data wheel is too hard. The MBase 11 purposefully sounds a bit different to the XBASE 999/888, making it a great sounding expansion for other Jomox's drum products and other analog percussion.

The kick sets in very precisely and the attack sounds very snappy at all kinds of sound variations. The MBase 11 can also be used as a real bass with some limitations. If decay is cranked up it is long enough for tones and the pitch can be played on the keyboard in semitones over three octaves.

The MBase 11 will be available May 2009. Audio examples are already available at :