M-Audio unveils two new sets of Active Studio Monitors : the Studiophile CX-5 and CX-8.

The CX-5 and CX-8 have 5-inch and 8-inch Kevlar low-frequency driver, respectively; and 1.25-inch silk-domed high-frequency driver. Both speakers feature a number of "room tuning" controls on the back for combating the ill-effects of placement within less-than-ideal acoustic situation. LF Cutoff, MF Boost and HF Trim switches provide attenuation along specific bands, and an Acoustic Space control. They offer RCA inputs and Neutrick combo connectors.

The Studiophile CX-5 and CX-8 are priced at $399.95 and $499.95 respectively.

TC Electronic will be launching BMC-2 at the 2009 Frankfurt Musikmesse, a dedicated Digital-to-Analog Converter and high quality Monitor Control that is suited for use with digital and analog speakers.

BMC-2 is a self-contained desktop unit and can be operated without a Mac or PC, putting instant control of sound levels within easy reach – no matter what. As well as controlling the listening level, BMC-2 can also switch between three digital input sources – S/PDIF, AES3, TOS and ADAT, and confirm if inputs are synchronous or not.

Frankfurt Musikmesse is a little late this year... Anyway, if you are just as gear enthusiast as we are it will definitely be the place where to be from 1 to 4 April. As usual there will be a complete range of products with everything required for making music, not to mention innumerable workshops, concerts, demonstrations and discussion events.

Of course the whole 440Network team will keep you informed about this major trade show in a Special Report, so stay tuned !

Audiokinetic Inc. and McDSP announced today that they have entered a technical partnership.

Audiokinetic is a leading audio solution provider for the video game industry. Its flagship product, Wwise, revolutionizes the traditional game audio development process and allows users to audit, profile, and modify sounds in real-time within the game itself.

As part of the partnership with Audiokinetic, McDSP will provide Wwise users with a selection of effect plug-ins, which will be accessible directly in Wwise's user interface. Details about the plug-ins that will be available, as well as licensing particulars will be made public shortly; the plug-ins will be available in Wwise later in 2009.

TC Electronic has announced that for two weeks beginning March 25th you can get a 50% discount off the PowerCore Tube-Tech CL 1B plug-in.

The CL 1B plug-in is based upon highly advanced component emulation technology, and brings the legendary analog sound of the CL 1B compressor/limiter to the PowerCore platform. The CL 1B utilizes a carefully crafted algorithm so efficient that it allows the use of up to two instances in stereo at 44.1 kHz or one instance in stereo at 96 kHz per DSP chip on 2nd generation PowerCore hardware (Compact, FireWire, Express, PCI mkII & Unplugged). The CL 1B plug-in is compatible with all types of PowerCore hardware.