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Through Wednesday November 18, 2009
Oct 14 - 11:27 AM, by Nantho Plug-ins > Elysia
Plug-ins : Elysia mPressor plug-in - macmusicElysia unveils the plug-in version of its fantastic hardware compressor, the mPressor. It is the first result of a cooperation with Brainworx. According to Elysia, the guys did a tremendous job on translating Ruben's discrete analog circuits into software. This plug-in gives you all the functions and all the character of the famous hardware.

The RTAS/VST/AU trial versions should be available at the mid/end of October. Retail is planned for the beginning of November. The TDM version requires additional programming and will follow a bit later.

Info on pricing :
Native versions (RTAS/VST/AU)
• 293,28 Euro excl. VAT (for customers outside the European Union and EU customers outside Germany with VAT number)
• 349,00 Euro incl. VAT (for German customers and EU end customers without VAT number)

TDM version (including RTAS/VST/AU versions)
• 419,33 Euro excl. VAT (for customers outside the European Union and EU customers outside Germany with VAT number)
• 499,00 Euro incl. VAT (for German customers and EU end customers without VAT number)
Oct 13 - 03:47 PM, by Nantho Computer Hardware > Tascam
Computer Hardware : Tascam creates Track Pack Bundles for beginners - macmusicTascam has created the Track Pack X1 and Track Pack X2 bundles for musicians looking for an inexpensive way to start recording in their computers.

The Track Pack X1 contains the new US-100 USB interface, dynamic microphone and set of closed-ear headphones for under $150. The Track Pack X2 features the new US-122mkII audio interface, TM-78 large-diaphragm condenser microphone and Cubase LE4 48-track recording software for under $200.

The new US-100 and US-122mkII interfaces are compatible with Mac and Windows computers, even Apple's new Snow Leopard operating system.

Tascam Track Packs will be shipping in time for holiday sales.
Oct 13 - 02:09 PM, by Nantho Audio Hardware > Great River Electronics
Audio Hardware : Great River unveils a 500-series Harrison EQ - macmusicHarrison Consoles and Great River Electronics are proud to announce a new product collaboration, the 32EQ.

The 32EQ is a new 500-series form-factor design of the EQ and filters from the renowned Harrison 32 Series consoles. The 32EQ incorporates the original specifications and with support directly from the original designers at Harrison Consoles it is guaranteed that the prized characteristics of the original are maintained in the new design.

Features :

• Low, Low-Mid, Hi-Mid, and High EQ bands with Gain and Frequency controls
• Low and High Band "peaking" switches
• EQ in/out switch
• Harrison's renowned High- and Low-pass filters with sweepable frequency
• Filter in/out switch
• An internal jumper provides selection of the "vintage" feedback design, or a non-feedback option
• Designed and built in the USA

The 32EQ will be priced at $775. Availability TBA.
Oct 13 - 01:39 PM, by Nantho Audio Hardware > Neumann
Audio Hardware : Neumann TLM-102 coming soon - macmusicNeumann has unveiled the TLM-102, a brand new condenser microphone.

Features :

• Large-diaphragm microphone with cardioid directional characteristic (pressure gradient transducer)
• Compact, characteristic but smaller-scale Neumann design
• Very high maximum sound pressure level (144 dB max.)
• Slight presence boost above 6 kHz
• Transformerless circuitry
• Available in black and nickel
• Stand mount included

The TLM-102 will be available in December at a price of $700.
Oct 13 - 11:35 AM, by Nantho Computer Hardware > Tascam
Computer Hardware : Tascam updates Portable USB Audio Interfaces - macmusicTascam has upgraded their best-selling audio interfaces to the US-122mkII and US-144mkII USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interfaces.

The US-122mkII features improved audio performance along with a new, eye-catching compact design. The US-144mkII shares the design improvements, adding S/PDIF digital audio I/O for four channels of 96kHz/24-bit audio to and from a computer. Both interfaces use USB 2.0 technology for hiccup-free low-latency performance to Mac or Windows computers.

The US-122mkII and US-144mkII feature a pair of XLR microphone inputs with phantom power for recording condenser mics into a computer. Balanced line inputs and a guitar level in are also provided. MIDI in and out jacks allow for synthesizer and control messages to be passed to the computer, and the unbalanced line outputs connect to studio monitors. The US-144mkII has the addition of digital in and out, for a total of four channels, and a dedicated headphone level control means you don't need to switch off your monitors when recording on phones. A copy of Steinberg's 48-track Cubase LE4 is included to begin recording right away.

Tascam's US-122mkII and US-144mkII will be available in October. Estimated street price for the US-122mkII is $129, the US-144mkII is expected to sell for $149.
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