Waves Audio introduces the Waves Horizon plug-in bundle, which gathers over 50 of Waves' most popular and useful plug-ins.

Designed specifically with music production professionals in mind, Horizon includes all 30+ plug-ins from the Waves Platinum bundle, CLA Classic Compressors, JJP Analog Legends, Vocal Rider, L3-16 Multimaximizer, GTR3, UM225/226 and more. Horizon represents Waves' ongoing commitment to providing users with the tools they need in versatile, comprehensive collections.

Waves Horizon is now available with a U.S. MSRP of $5750.00 Native / $9500.00 TDM.

Alesis has announced the Palm Track 24-Bit SD Card Field Recorder.

Features :

• Stereo and four-capsule omni pickup patterns
• 44.1/48kHz, 64–320 kbps MP3
• 16/24-bit WAV
• Auto gain or switchable gain
• Bass compensation, Chorus, Pitch Shift, Delay, Reverb, MP3 Voice Cancel, and Tuner
• Inputs for connecting 1/8" mic and line-level audio
• Includes 1GB SD card, works with cards up to 16GB
• USB for Mac and PC mass storage/card reader operation
• 8 hrs on 2 AA batteries, included
• LED readout

The Palm Track will be shipping in March.

MOTU is now shipping Digital Performer 7.1, a free update for all DP7 users now available for immediate download at motu.com. Version 7.1 adds dozens of new features and enhancements, including a new Tuner plug-in, new Custom '59 power amp models, improvements to track folders, Auto-Save, Pro Tools 8.03 compatibility, and much more.

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Focusrite has unveiled the OctoPre MkII Dynamic which offers eight Focusrite Mic-pres and compressors with built-in 24-bit/96kHz ADAT out.

Features :

• Eight Focusrite pre-amps
• Eight 'single-dial' Focusrite Compressors
• Compress transparently or with effect
• Built-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital outputs
• Built-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital inputs
• State-of-the-art Clocking Solutions
• Two high-quality instrument inputs
• Input clip and Compression active LEDs on every channel
• 5 LED input metering on every channel
• Phantom power available on every channel (switched in two groups: 1-4 and 5-8)
• 24-bit resolution, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz sampling rates
• Internal clocking, master clocking and external clocking via BNC or ADAT


Pricing and availability TBA.

The Mobile Studio Canvas for Mac, PC, and standalone performance is the first such product in the Cakewalk hardware family. Capable of producing over 1,000 sounds, the Mobile Studio Canvas includes the Roland SD-50 Sound Module, redesigned GM (General MIDI) 2, and Roland's Solo Tones sounds. The unit's USB memory drive can playback MP3, WAV, AIFF, and MIDI files without a computer. It is also a 2-in/2-out audio interface as well as a 1x1 MIDI interface, and ships with SONAR 8.5 LE recording software for use with a computer (for Windows only).

The Mobile Studio Canvas is ideal for a wide range of users, including musicians looking for a great, general purpose sound source, karaoke and bar DJs, hobbyists and non-musicians who need portable MP3 and SMF playback, and any musician who needs ...