Steinberg has released two new CI interfaces: CI1 and CI2+. Both CI1 and CI2+ are USB-powered audio interfaces, housing two combo connectors, phantom power and allowing for high-impedance input. While the entry-level CI1 comes bundled with the Sequel LE sequencer and WaveLab LE 7 audio editing application, CI2+ is an advanced interface, seamlessly combining Advanced Integration control capability with the included Cubase Essential 5 music production system.

CI1 provides two high-quality microphone and line channels, comprising balanced XLR/TRS combo connectors with microphone preamps, phantom power and dedicated high-impedance switching on the first input channel for direct electric guitar or bass input. CI1's software bundle consists of two light editions: Sequel LE and WaveLab LE 7. ...

Equalisation Primer by Samplecraze is a detailed video tutorial for beginners and intermediates on the subject of equalisation covering filters, slopes, various types of EQs and the terminology used.

The subject of EQ has always been one of confusion and misinformation. The understanding of how EQ works and the structure of filters and their responses seem to be an area rarely covered by technology sites.

This free primer video tutorial hopes to close those gaps and introduce the subject in a manner that can be understood by everyone. The ensuing EQ video tutorials will go further in depth and cover advanced functions and theories.

Universal Audio announces a significant update to its UAD-2 DSP Accelerator line -- all UAD-2 Solo, Duo, and Quad DSP Accelerator Packages now include the new Analog Classics Software Bundle at no extra cost.

The new Analog Classics Software Bundle includes five top-notch plug-ins, many of which were only available online prior to this release: LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier, 1176SE Limiting Amplifier, Pultec EQP-1A EQ, and RealVerb Pro Room Modeler.

Solid State Logic proudly announces a new module for the X-Rack modular rack system : the Stereo EQ Module.

The X-Rack Stereo EQ Module is a stereo version of SSL's console Channel EQ. It is a classic SSL four-band parametric EQ that is a superb all round frequency adjustment tool kit. Whether you need pinpoint accuracy for surgical problem solving, smoother broader sound shaping, or a little more aggressive character the SSL Stereo EQ will give you what you need. This is a fully featured EQ with high- and low-bands switchable between shelving or fixed Q bell curves and two mid-bands each with variable Q control. This stereo version introduces a 'Selective Mode' switch which enables independent switching of high & low bands and mid bands between SSL's E & G series console EQ characteris ...

AcousticsampleS presents its 2010 Summer Sale - This sale gives you 35% off everything.

The discount may be combined with the quantity discount, so you save :

• 5% off the discounted total for 2 items
• 10% off the discounted total for 4 items
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The offer is available until 8 August 2010.