The UR824 features eight Neutrik combo inputs, eight TRS outputs and two pairs of ADAT I/O doubling as S/PDIF that add up to 24 channels, plus Word clock I/O with JetPLL ultra-low jitter support. The UR28M offers two Neutrik combo inputs, two TRS inputs, six TRS outputs and S/PDIF I/O. The two-track input is an additional option for monitoring reference sources.

The UR824 features eight widely acclaimed D-Pre microphone preamps while the UR28M comes with two D-Pres. Each Class-A discrete microphone preamp utilizes an advanced Inverted Darlington circuit design and boasts a -26 dB Pad selector as well as 48 volt phantom power.

Flux Forge announces the release of the new Kvlt Audio Recorder for the Mac. This audio recording software is made specifically for non-professional users.

Kvlt allows Mac OS X home users to record high quality audio clips on their Mac. File formats such as MP3, M4A, AAC, AIFF, and WAVE are supported. Even iPhone ringtones can be exported.

Ozone 4 combines seven essential mastering processors into one complete system, letting you give your mixes a finished, full and professional sound. Ozone's critically acclaimed IRC Loudness Maximizer gives you commercial volume and fullness without distorting or coloring your mix.


Some new features:
- Improved compatibility with Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro
- Added 64-bit support for VST and AU on OS X
- Fixed 64-bit iLok support on Windows

KMI announces 12 Step, Chromatic Keyboard Foot Controller.
With 12 Step, keyboardists, guitar players, bassists, instrumentalists and vocalists can accompany themselves with their feet, playing bass lines, notes and chords.

12 Step opens up a new dimension in performance by giving your feet unprecedented expressive control using polyphonic aftertouch and pitch bend. Upon the heels of the success of SoftStep, KMI's versatile USB Foot Controller, 12 Step is another leap forward for performing musicians.

Avid releases EuControl V 2.6.1 software. EuControl 2.6.1 is a significant software and firmware update, offering full compatibility with Apple's new Lion OS, as well as several performance improvements, including firmware fixes for Artist Series fader slam and jitter issues.

The AvidŽ Artist Series is a family of high-quality control surfaces that deliver deep, hands-on control of your favorite audio and video software.