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NAMM 2019: MIDI 2.0 is ready for prototyping
21 Jan 2019 · After lots of talk about the future of MIDI the MIDI Manufacturers Associationg drags the proposed specification for MIDI 2.0 into the spotlight of prototyping. Let's hope it works.
Best free plug-ins this week: MRatioMB, ModulAir, Sound Gadgets
21 Jan 2019 · While we are busy covering NAMM 2019 announcements and teases (it's intense this year...), generous and hard-working developers squeezed in a trio of free plug-ins for having fun during downtime.
NAMM 2019: new Sony PCM-A10 and PCM-D10 hi-res portable recorders
19 Jan 2019 · Sony is bringing a pair of new HD audio portable recorders to NAMM 2019- the PCM-D10 and PCM-A10. Both offer high-resolution audio recording, though they differ in conversion quality.
NAMM 2019: Cranborne Camden EC2 preamp and headphone amplifier with textbook specs
19 Jan 2019 · A two-channel rackmount preamp, the EC2 implements Cranborne's Camden 500 preamp design, Mojo analog saturation circuit, and a dual headphone mixer.
NAMM 2019: Unity Audio The Rock MK-III studio speakers with crystal membrane woofers
18 Jan 2019 · The Rock MK-III has a new Crystal Membrane 180mm woofer of the same physical size, but supposedly "far superior". Thus, Unity has achieved lower distortion, improved dynamics and higher SPL.
Leak: Antelope Audio headed to NAMM 2019 with an USB Edge mic?
18 Jan 2019 · An anonymous source provided Gearnews with an image depicting a 3D model of what appears to be a brand new Antelope Audio microphone with USB connectivity - a first for the company.
NAMM 2019: new Heritage Audio diode-bridge hardware bus comp – Successor
18 Jan 2019 · Utilizing HA's Carnhill transformer-based Class A '73-style input and output stages, the Successor's mission is combining vintage-style looks and character with modern functionality.
McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection – over 30 vintage and custom processors!
17 Jan 2019 · The modular system is said to contain McDSP's largest collection of processors to date - over 30 modules for EQ, compression, saturation, distortion, dynamics processing and others.
NAMM 2019: premium A23-M three-way speaker from PSI Audio
17 Jan 2019 · At around USD 4000 per piece, the A23-M is geared towards the upper end of the market and audio professionals looking for a premium solution.
NAMM 2019: Force from Akai Pro is a computer-free clip-launching groove box
17 Jan 2019 · Akai Pro takes on the standalone groove box market with a sampling, clip launching, sequencing, effecting, pitch shifting, time stretching, audio recording Force to be reckoned with.
NAMM 2019: Gig Performer 3 live performance plug-in host gets setlists and more
16 Jan 2019 · Gig Performer is a live performance VST host for instruments and effects. The new version brings in a setlist concept for faster loading, better MIDI, Ableton Link and Chord Pro support.
NAMM 2019: Bitwig Studio 3 goes fully modular with The Grid
16 Jan 2019 · Bitwig has revealed the latest version of Bitwig Studio and introduced us to The Grid - a playful modular environment for building synths, modulators and effect chains directly in the DAW.
NAMM 2019: sE Electronics V Kick and V Beat drum recording microphones
16 Jan 2019 · sE Electronics has announced two drum recording and live sound microphones - the V Kic and V Beat. There's also the V Clamp drum mic mounting system, completing the new V Series.
Elektron Overbridge 2.0 crawls to a public beta
15 Jan 2019 · News from Elektron that Overbridge 2.0 public beta is available for any owners of supported boxes. The Digitakt is now on the list, the Digitone still has some work to be done but this is a major step forward.
Is there a major Logic Pro X update or Logic Pro 11 around the corner?
15 Jan 2019 · At almost six years old, a a major update to Apple's DAW seems warranted - either Logic Pro X 10.5 or Logic Pro XI. Could the timing of the latest bug fix update suggest an imminent major update?
NAMM 2019: Blue introduces USD 99 Ember condenser microphone
15 Jan 2019 · At just USD 99, the Ember wants to be a great starter microphone for content creators such as podcasters and live streamers. Can Blue deliver the ideal condenser for beginners?
NAMM 2019: Neumann enters the studio headphones market
15 Jan 2019 · Berlin's premium microphone maker is to present its first pair of cans at Winter NAMM 2019 - but what's the likely price point? How much would you pay for Neumann-branded headphones?
NAMM 2019: JBL Series 104 reference monitors for content creators
15 Jan 2019 · JBL's new 104 is a desktop speaker for musicians, YouTubers and podcast producers with some neat features but not all the trappings (or bass frequencies) of full-on studio monitors.
NAMM 2019: IK Multimedia tease the AXE I/O guitar tone infused audio interface
14 Jan 2019 · IK Multimedia get the tease machine working on the run up to NAMM 2019 with what appears to be the AXE I/O audio interface with some "Z-TONE" guitar tone built in.
Best Free Plug-ins This Week: Two synths, a piano and a filter
14 Jan 2019 · An emulation of the fabled Yamaha C7 Grand Piano, Piano One uses the Sound Magic Hybrid Modelling Engine which utilizes both sampling and modeling.
u-he Twangström spring reverb shakes things up with physically modelled springs
11 Jan 2019 · u-he's spring reverb is an upgraded standalone version of the reverb unit from Bazille, one of the developer's best-known synthesizers. It uses physical modelling instead of convolution.
Microsoft to lift limit on how many plug-in DLLs you can run in your DAW
11 Jan 2019 · An update to Windows 10 will lift limitations on the memory allocation of Dynamic Link Libraries from 128 to 4000 slots. If you've ever tried to run more than 128 unique plug-ins then that's good news!