Mac and Music News
Through Wednesday August 26, 2009
Aug 18 - 01:47 PM | Audio Hardware > Safe Sound Audio |
Safe Sound Audio (UK) first gained respect with the Model P1 channel strip, a "do all" recording channel that does many things well, but with a key focus on vocals. Today they releases the P501, the first channel strip in the 500 format ever.
The P501 is designed and built in the UK by Robert Campbell (former designer for Neve and Calrec). It features the same clean sound and control of the P1, and features never before included on a single 500 series format device. It is not just a phantom powered pre, or DI, or line level device, it's also a compressor and limiter with full metering on board for input and gain reduction. The P501 still only takes up a single space and is logically laid out.
Features :
• Mic Preamp (with phantom and +72dB of clean gain)
• DI (jack and ...
The P501 is designed and built in the UK by Robert Campbell (former designer for Neve and Calrec). It features the same clean sound and control of the P1, and features never before included on a single 500 series format device. It is not just a phantom powered pre, or DI, or line level device, it's also a compressor and limiter with full metering on board for input and gain reduction. The P501 still only takes up a single space and is logically laid out.
Features :
• Mic Preamp (with phantom and +72dB of clean gain)
• DI (jack and ...
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Aug 18 - 12:11 PM | Audio Hardware > ADAM Audio |
A significant evolution of ADAM Audio's critically acclaimed S-Series, the new SX-Series reference monitors feature completely redesigned transducers, drivers, and electronics to enable the most transparent reproduction possible.
All ADAM SX-Series monitors feature the new X-ART tweeter, which provides 4dB higher efficiency, an increased maximum sound pressure level of 3dB, and an expanded frequency response of up to 50kHz.
Other new components include an ultra-low distortion broadband A/B amplifier with 1MHz internal bandwidth, perfectly matched to the X-ART tweeter for a natural, uncolored sound with high resolution, and new Hexacone woofers with more linear excursion to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
The SX-Series consists of six different models ranging from small nearfield ...
All ADAM SX-Series monitors feature the new X-ART tweeter, which provides 4dB higher efficiency, an increased maximum sound pressure level of 3dB, and an expanded frequency response of up to 50kHz.
Other new components include an ultra-low distortion broadband A/B amplifier with 1MHz internal bandwidth, perfectly matched to the X-ART tweeter for a natural, uncolored sound with high resolution, and new Hexacone woofers with more linear excursion to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
The SX-Series consists of six different models ranging from small nearfield ...
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Aug 18 - 10:57 AM | Industry > Overloud |
DontCrac[k] is currently running a very cool promotion : get the amazing guitar amp simulator Overloud TH1 for $199 instead of $349 !
If you haven't heard the Overloud TH1, download and try the demo and you'll be amazed by the quality and the realism of this guitar amp simulator.
But be careful, this is a very limited stock offer so check it out at :
If you haven't heard the Overloud TH1, download and try the demo and you'll be amazed by the quality and the realism of this guitar amp simulator.
But be careful, this is a very limited stock offer so check it out at :
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Aug 17 - 06:49 PM | Virtual Instrument > Vir2 Instruments |
Vir2 Instruments has announced the release of Mojo, a new virtual horn section powered by the popular Kontakt engine.
According to Vir2 instruments, Mojo offers the most flexible and innovative approach to pop, funk, jazz, and big band horns ever created in a virtual instrument. Inspired by legendary groups like Tower of Power and the big bands of decades past, Mojo is capable of emulating everything from a sultry sax solo to a screaming full big band playing at the top of their lungs.
Pushing the boundaries of sampling and scripting technology far beyond traditional sample libraries, Mojo offers a simple but feature-packed interface. No need to decide in advance which articulation you want to play. Simply load the instrument, turn the Ensemble knob to specify how many players you ...
According to Vir2 instruments, Mojo offers the most flexible and innovative approach to pop, funk, jazz, and big band horns ever created in a virtual instrument. Inspired by legendary groups like Tower of Power and the big bands of decades past, Mojo is capable of emulating everything from a sultry sax solo to a screaming full big band playing at the top of their lungs.
Pushing the boundaries of sampling and scripting technology far beyond traditional sample libraries, Mojo offers a simple but feature-packed interface. No need to decide in advance which articulation you want to play. Simply load the instrument, turn the Ensemble knob to specify how many players you ...
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Aug 17 - 06:11 PM | Plug-ins > Waves |
The Waves Signature Series is an exclusive line of Application-Specific Audio Processors, created in collaboration with the world's top producers, engineers, and mixing engineers. Each and every Signature Series plug-in has been precision-crafted to capture the artist's distinct sound and production style, using custom multi-effect processing chains designed by the artists themselves.
When The Beatles recorded "All You Need Is Love", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer. When Jimi Hendrix recorded "Purple Haze", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer. When Led Zeppelin recorded "Whole Lotta Love", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer.
The Eddie Kramer Collection features :
• Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel
• Eddie Kramer Drum Channel
• Eddie Kramer Effects Channel
• Eddie Kramer Bass Channel
• Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel
Available now for both Mac OS X and Windows in VST, AU, RTAS and AudioSuite formats at a price of $800.
When The Beatles recorded "All You Need Is Love", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer. When Jimi Hendrix recorded "Purple Haze", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer. When Led Zeppelin recorded "Whole Lotta Love", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer.
The Eddie Kramer Collection features :
• Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel
• Eddie Kramer Drum Channel
• Eddie Kramer Effects Channel
• Eddie Kramer Bass Channel
• Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel
Available now for both Mac OS X and Windows in VST, AU, RTAS and AudioSuite formats at a price of $800.
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