Posts by Lasse Eilers

NAMM 2020: Nektar launches the Impact GXP88 USB/MIDI keyboard controller

Nektar has unveiled the Impact GXP88 USB/MIDI keyboard controller at NAMM 2020. With 88 semi-weighted keys in a slim, lightweight package, the Impact GXP88 is aimed at performers and players.

NAMM 2020: Nektar unveils the Aura Beat Composer pad controller

Nektar has launched the Aura Beat Composer. The USB/MIDI pad controller features 16 RGB pads and a step sequencer for a drum machine workflow in any DAW, and comprehensive plug-in and DAW control.

NAMM 2020: Barefoot Sound intros the Footprint02 active monitors

Barefoot Sound has announced the Footprint02 active monitor speakers. A smaller sibling of the Footprint01, the Footprint02 shares much of the same technology in a smaller, more affordable package.

NAMM 2020: Output and Barefoot team up for some beautiful speakers

Output has announced that it has teamed up with Barefoot to introduce studio monitor speakers later this year, and they're drop-dead gorgeous. Let's hope they sound as good as they look!

Nembrini Audio releases the F-Pedals Echobandit as two plug-ins

Nembrini Audio has announced the Echobandit Bundle. Modeled after the F-Pedals Echobandit pedal, the plug-ins let you morph between the Gold and Silver editions of the delay pedal.

NAMM 2020: Austrian Audio introduces the Hi-X55 and Hi-X50 headphones

Austrian Audio has announced that it will introduce the Hi-X55 and Hi-X50 headphones at NAMM 2020. The Hi-X55 is a closed-back, over-ear design, while the Hi-X50 are on-ear headphones.

Best free plug-ins this week: Momentum and BAT-S12

As we're getting ready for NAMM, let's not forget about our weekly collection of free plug-ins. This week, at least one of them is an absolute must-have. Check out Momentum and BAT-S12!

NAMM 2020: Neunaber Audio releases the Wet Reverberator plug-in

Neunaber Audio has announced the Wet Reverberator plug-in, based on the W3T algorithm from its popular Immerse Reverberator MkII pedal. Great news for reverb enthusiasts!

NAMM 2020: Universal Audio LUNA? DAW, tape machine, new UAD?

Universal Audio has teased a product named LUNA for NAMM 2020. The rumour mill is already running wild – what could LUNA be? Here's what we know so far.

NAMM 2020: AKG K361-BT and K371-BT studio headphones with Bluetooth

AKG has added Bluetooth to the K361 and K371 headphones and made them wireless. The AKG K361-BT and K371-BT headphones seek to combine studio quality sound with wireless connectivity.

NAMM 2020: Mackie introduces the SRM V-Class series powered speakers

Mackie has announced the SRM V-Class series powered speakers. The newest members of the popular SRM family come in three sizes with flexible input options, Bluetooth and wireless control.

NAMM 2020: PreSonus Quantum 2626 Thunderbolt 3 interface

PreSonus has announced the Quantum 2626 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface. With 26 inputs and outputs and eight preamps, it offers plenty of connectivity at a moderate price. 

Nembrini Audio releases the F-Pedals Eddie Kramer Phazevibe plug-in

Nembrini Audio has released the Phazevibe bundle, bringing the sound of the F-Pedals Eddie Kramer Phazevibe pedal to your DAW. That means all sorts of tasty phaser, wah and vibe effects.

NAMM 2020: JBL IRX Series powered speakers with Bluetooth

JBL is bringing the new IRX series portable powered PA speakers to NAMM 2020. The JBL IRX108BT and IRX112BT come with mic/line inputs, Bluetooth streaming, EQ presets and more.

NAMM 2020: McDSP introduces the Moo X Mixer plug-in for APB-16

McDSP has announced the Moo X Mixer plug-in for the APB-16. The Moo X Mixer turns the APB hardware into an automated hybrid mixing console under software control.

Deal: Save 75% on iZotope VocalSynth 2 for a limited time

iZotope kicks off the new year with a sweet deal: For a limited time, you can save 75% on the VocalSynth 2 plug-in. If you like to get creative with vocal recordings, don't miss this offer!

NAMM 2020: Roland launches the GO:LIVECAST smartphone streaming studio

Roland has announced the GO:LIVECAST live streaming studio for smartphones. It's a hardware/app combo for delivering live streams directly from your phone, without the need for other gear.

Shure AONIC: wireless noise cancelling headphones and earphones

Shure is launching the AONIC line of wireless headphones and earphones at CES 2020. The Shure AONIC 50 wireless headphones and AONIC 215 wireless earphones come with adjustable noise cancelling.

FireSonic FireMaster: All-in-one enhancer for polishing your mix

FireSonic FireMaster by United Plugins is a new all-in-one sonic enhancer and exciter plug-in. It's designed to polish your mix with just a handful of controls.

Best free plug-ins this week: LABS Strings 2, SeteChave and SN-05G

New year, new free plug-ins! This week, we've got a new release in the Spitfire Audio Labs series, and not one, but two free compressors. Check out LABS Strings 2, SeteChave and SN-05G.

NAMM 2020: ProCo Sound debuts the W.I.E.M.S. in-ear monitoring system

ProCo Sound has announced the W.I.E.M.S. wireless in-ear monitoring system. The company says that the W.I.E.M.S. is the most compact wireless in-ear system on the market.

Klark Teknik 3rd Dimension BBD-320: a clone of the Roland Dimension D

Klark Teknik has announced the 3rd Dimension BBD-320, a clone of the famous Roland SDD Dimension D analogue chorus of the 80s. Here's an affordable way to sound like Brian Eno and Peter Gabriel.

PreSonus announces the StudioLive ARc series mixers with USB-C

PreSonus has announced the StudioLive ARc mixers. The StudioLive AR8c, AR12c and AR16c feature analogue mixing sections and multichannel audio interfaces with a USB-C connection.

Behringer unleashes the Cat, a clone of the Octave Cat analogue synth

They're still not done yet: On the last day of the year, Behringer has unleashed the Cat, a clone of the 1970's duophonic Octave Cat analogue synthesizer.