Mac and Music News
Jan 15 - 12:47 PM | Computer Hardware > Cakewalk |
Cakewalk announces the launch of the A-PRO Series of USB MIDI Controllers for Mac and PC. The A-300 Pro, A-500 Pro and A-800 Pro are a brand new line of keyboard controllers developed in conjunction with Roland.
The A-PRO series focuses on intuitive real-time performance and ergonomic playability, making it a must-have controller for soft synths in a live or studio setting. This new line combines the best of both worlds: Cakewalk's legendary ease of use and Roland's world-class engineering and keyboard expertise. The respective keyboards are:
• A-300 Pro — A 32-key USB MIDI keyboard
• A-500 Pro — A 49-key USB MIDI keyboard
• A-800 Pro — A 61-key USB MIDI keyboard
All A-PRO series keyboard controllers feature:
• A superior key mechanism providing aftertouch ...
The A-PRO series focuses on intuitive real-time performance and ergonomic playability, making it a must-have controller for soft synths in a live or studio setting. This new line combines the best of both worlds: Cakewalk's legendary ease of use and Roland's world-class engineering and keyboard expertise. The respective keyboards are:
• A-300 Pro — A 32-key USB MIDI keyboard
• A-500 Pro — A 49-key USB MIDI keyboard
• A-800 Pro — A 61-key USB MIDI keyboard
All A-PRO series keyboard controllers feature:
• A superior key mechanism providing aftertouch ...
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Jan 15 - 11:49 AM | Virtual Instrument > Digidesign |
Avid has announced the Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack, featuring all five Digidesign's virtual instruments - Structure, Strike, Velvet, Transfuser and Hybrid.
The pack will ship in Q1 of 2010, and carries a USMSRP of $499. Upgrade options for existing customers will also be available.
The pack will ship in Q1 of 2010, and carries a USMSRP of $499. Upgrade options for existing customers will also be available.
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Jan 15 - 11:11 AM | Virtual Instrument > Arturia |
Arturia announces the Analog Experience Series, a new series of three hybrid synthesizers: Analog Experience The Player, Analog Experience The Factory and Analog Experience The Laboratory.
Analog Experience The Player - with 25 keys this is the smallest, most lightweight and simple version of the series. It features a compact MIDI keyboard controller and light version of Analog Factory software giving a very easy-to-use and affordable package including the very best of Arturia's signature sounds and a dedicated quality keyboard perfect for the mobile musician.
Analog Experience The Factory - with 32 keys (previously named "Analog Factory Experience") this adds a dedicated keyboard to the Analog Factory software, allowing all sounds to be dramatically modified instantaneously.
Analog Experience The Player - with 25 keys this is the smallest, most lightweight and simple version of the series. It features a compact MIDI keyboard controller and light version of Analog Factory software giving a very easy-to-use and affordable package including the very best of Arturia's signature sounds and a dedicated quality keyboard perfect for the mobile musician.
Analog Experience The Factory - with 32 keys (previously named "Analog Factory Experience") this adds a dedicated keyboard to the Analog Factory software, allowing all sounds to be dramatically modified instantaneously.
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Jan 15 - 10:29 AM | Computer Hardware > Akai |
Akai Professional announces the MPD26 USB/MIDI Pad Controller.
Features :
• Access 64 samples on 16 pressure and velocity-sensitive MPC pads with four banks each
• MPC technologies include Note Repeat, Swing, 16 Level, Full Level, and Tap Tempo
• Control virtually any 12 software parameters on assignable Q-Link knobs and faders
• Dedicated transport controls transmit MMC and MIDI to DAW and sequencing applications
• MIDI output over USB and traditional DIN MIDI I/O for controlling software and hardware
• Backlit, easy-to-read screen
• USB bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable
• Comes with Ableton Live Lite and Editor Librarian software
The MPD26 will be available on february at the same price as the MPD24.
Features :
• Access 64 samples on 16 pressure and velocity-sensitive MPC pads with four banks each
• MPC technologies include Note Repeat, Swing, 16 Level, Full Level, and Tap Tempo
• Control virtually any 12 software parameters on assignable Q-Link knobs and faders
• Dedicated transport controls transmit MMC and MIDI to DAW and sequencing applications
• MIDI output over USB and traditional DIN MIDI I/O for controlling software and hardware
• Backlit, easy-to-read screen
• USB bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable
• Comes with Ableton Live Lite and Editor Librarian software
The MPD26 will be available on february at the same price as the MPD24.
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Jan 15 - 10:01 AM | Audio Hardware > Rupert Neve Designs |
Rupert Neve Designs presents a new addition to its Portico line of products, the Portico 5017, which combined a DI box, a mic preamp and a fixed-ratio compressor.
Features :
• DI box / Mic Pre / Compressor
• Variphase, Silk, Blend and two channel operation
• desktop unit
The Portico 5017 will be shipping at the end of February 2010 for $1195.
Features :
• DI box / Mic Pre / Compressor
• Variphase, Silk, Blend and two channel operation
• desktop unit
The Portico 5017 will be shipping at the end of February 2010 for $1195.
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