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NAMM Update: Audio-Technica Intros Monitor Headphones
7/23/2006
The ATH-PRO700 SV headphones are designed to provide DJs and other audio professionals with the highest level of sonic accuracy while offering maximum comfort for hours of listening in a variety of environments.
Free Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro Software Synthesizers
7/22/2006
Free Rapture Expansion Pack 1 and Dimension Pro Expansion Pack 1 are available now to registered customers; each pack includes 350 new programs and hundreds of new samples and wavetables.
2006 NAMM Update: Casio Keyboards
7/21/2006
At the Summer NAMM show, though, Casio introduced keyboards that suggest that they are introducing some high-end features to compete in the mainstream market. These features include USB-PC interfaces, SD sound card slots and synth functionality.
CME Ships Wireless MIDI/USB System
7/21/2006
CME is shipping the WIDI X-8, a full duplex wireless system for MIDI and USB communication.
CME Ships Bitstream 3X; First 3-axis MIDI Controller
7/21/2006
According to CME, this compact desktop unit is the only 3 axis (X,Y and Z) controller on the market and includes 35 knobs, 8 sliders, 16 buttons, a joystick, a cross-fader and an infrared controller. The joystick controls the X and Y axis while the infrared beam controls the Z axis.
New Subwoofer Features Remote-Controlled Motorized Controls
7/20/2006
ADAM Audio is now shipping their new Sub 8, a brand new subwoofer aimed at the project studio market.
Ableton Intros Live Sampler
7/16/2006
Ableton has introduced Sampler, an advanced sound-design and sound-sculpting instrument available as an upgrade within Ableton Live 6.
Ableton Live Rocks With SONiVOX
7/16/2006
Ableton, creators of Live, has announced a technology licensing partnership with leading soundware provider SONiVOX (formerly Sonic Implants). Under the terms of their agreement, Ableton will incorporate a selection of premium SONiVOX instruments into Live 6, adding a comprehensive instrument collection to the award winning music creation, production and performance suite.
CME Now Shipping VX Controllers in US
7/16/2006
Yamaha Corporation of America, the US distribution partner for CME, is now shipping the highly anticipated VX Series Keyboard Controllers. These powerful and flexible controllers are the first of their kind to include DAW integration features like motorized 60mm faders and a modular expansion bay.
CME Now Shipping U-Key Mobiltone Controller Keyboard
7/16/2006
CME, based in China and distributed in the US by Yamaha Corporation of America, announces a new controller keyboard designed to fill the gap for those needing a MIDI controller for their software and a built-in tone generator.
New Entry Level DAW Solution from Steinberg
7/16/2006
Steinberg has announced Cubase SE1 VAP (Value Added Package), a special $149 entry level bundle for computer recording.
Ableton Announces Live 6; Looking for Beta Testers
7/16/2006
Live 6 has opened itself to new creative communities—offering Quicktime video support, a professional multisample library, and customizable racks of instruments and effects.
Steinberg Announces WaveLab Studio 6
7/15/2006
Steinberg has announced WaveLab Studio 6, a new streamlined version of its industry standard WaveLab 6 audio editing and mastering application.
NAMM Update: Steinberg Updates Groove Agent 3
7/15/2006
Steinberg announced a new version of its Groove Agent virtual drummer plug-in at Summer NAMM 2006. Groove Agent 3 combines an expanded drum library with new virtual drumming technologies to offer a complete virtual drumming solution in one virtual instrument.
Yamaha Ships New Mobile FireWire Audio I/O
7/15/2006
Yamaha is now shipping their new portable GO46 Mobile 24/192 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface - a complete recording solution for today’s active musicians.
NAMM Update: ZOOM Intros SB-246 Street Box Hip-Hop Rhythm Machine
2/8/2006
A dedicated Hip Hop rhythm machine, the SB-246 features a slim, compact design, 529 Hip Hop sounds, studio quality effects, and a built-in sequencer with loop capability.
2006 NAMM Show: Denon DJ Debuts DN-HP1000 High-Performance Pro DJ Headphones
2/3/2006
The DN-HP1000 headphones utilize a dynamic, closed back design for superior isolation. Additionally, these new headphones employ one of the largest speaker drivers (53 mm) in their class for outstanding audio quality at high volume levels, and feature rich bass with an extended high-end frequency response (5-33,000 Hz).
2006 Namm Winter Show: Denon DJ Introduces Two New DJ Mixers
2/3/2006
Denon DJ showed two new DJ mixer models. The two new offerings, the DN-X500 Matrix Mixer and DN-X900 Digital/Analog Matrix Mixer, are designed to provide the best possible combination of audio quality and features for DJs in both the analog and digital domains.
NAMM Update: Denon DJ Intros DN-S3500 Tabletop CD/MP3 Player
2/3/2006
Denon DJ introduced the DN-S3500 tabletop CD/MP3 player, featuring a powerful 12-pole Direct Drive motor, 7 on-board effects and intuitive control.
2006 NAMM Show: Akai MPC 1000 Updated
1/30/2006
The update, which coincides with a cosmetic change (from blue to black) for new units, is available free of charge from the Akai website and includes a number of significant enhancements.
2006 NAMM Update: Akai Debuts New MPC 2500 Music Production Center
1/30/2006
Featuring an inviting user interface, velocity and pressure sensitive pads, twin onboard effects processors with a send for outboard effects, Q-Link controllers, plus 10 outputs and an S/PDIF digital output, the MPC2500 Music Production Center elevates the MPC Series to a new level.
NAMM: CME Puts Music Into the Matrix
1/29/2006
CME announced two new audio peripheral products for 2006, the Matrix X five channel mixer and Matrix Y headphone amp.
Roland Intros MC-808 Groovebox with Motorized Faders
1/28/2006
Roland introduced a new member of the Roland MC family, the MC-808. The powerstation features eight motorized faders on its surface, a first for a groovebox.
2006 Winter NAMM Update: Edirol Motion Dive .Tokyo
1/28/2006
Edirol introduced a new hardware/software combination that combines dj and video functions.
NAMM Update: Numark X2 Pro Turntable/MP3 CD Player
1/28/2006
Numark announced the X2 (X-squared) Professional Direct Drive Turntable / MP3 CD Player, a new concept in professional DJ equipment. Equipped with a full size 12-inch aluminum platter, tone arm, and CD drive, the X2 is one piece of equipment capable of controlling vinyl, CD, or MP3 collection.
Numark Intros VJ01 DVD, MP3, CD Media Player
1/28/2006
The VJ01 enables DJs to incorporate rich multimedia as part of their performances.
Numark Intros USB Turntable
1/28/2006
The TTUSB Turntable package includes the turntable, a USB cable for interconnecting with a computer, an RCA cable for patching into a stereo system, a pre-assembled cartridge with stylus, an adapter for 45 RPM recordings, and the Audacity software.
Numark Intros MP302 Rackmount Dual MP3 CD Player
1/28/2006
The MP302 plays both standard CD audio and MP3 CDs, provides buffered Anti-Shock memory protection, delivers seamless looping, pitch control with a pitch bend wheel, balanced and unbalanced outputs, plus a digital output among its wealth of features.
Ableton Announces Immediate Intel-Mac Support for Live
1/27/2006
Ableton has announced the imminent release of Live 5.2 and the release of Live 6 in Q3. Both releases leverage new processor technologies to provide Live users with significant gains in audio performance (such as the capacity to simultaneously run more tracks, virtual instruments, and effects).
Numark Intros MP102 Rackmount MP3 CD Player
1/27/2006
NAMM Update: Numark announced the MP102 rackmount CD player. The new MP102 plays both standard CD audio and MP3 CDs, provides buffered Anti-Shock memory protection, delivers seamless looping, pitch control with a pitch bend wheel, stereo RCA and digital outputs, balanced outputs, and an EQ section.
NAMM Update: Numark Announces HDX HD/CD/MP3 player
1/27/2006
Numark announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an high torque, motorized 12-inch platter.
NAMM Update: Korg Intros padKontrol MIDI Controller
1/26/2006
Korg has expanded its KONTROL series of MIDI Studio Controllers with the introduction of the new padKONTROL. It offers 16 trigger pads and a wide range of control possibilities for expressive MIDI performance onstage or in the studio
2006 Winter NAMM Update: Numark Intros AVM02 Audio/Video Mixer
1/25/2006
The AVM02 offers a range of features for live audio/visual performances, including separate replaceable DJ crossfaders, a variety of video mixing options, two video effects sections, joystick control, multiple color background options, plus PAL and NTSC compatibility
NAMM Update: Numark Shipping iDJ Ipod Mixer
1/24/2006
NAMM Update: The iDJ Mixing Console for iPod portable music players lets user mix between two iPods.
M-Audio Intros Trigger Finger / Live 5 Bundle
1/24/2006
NAMM Update: M-Audio announced the availability of the Trigger Finger / Live 5 Production Bundle—a combination of M-Audio hardware and Ableton software in one package.
M-Audio Ships ProjectMix I/O / Live 5 Studio Bundle
1/24/2006
2006 Winter NAMM Show Update: The ProjectMix I/O / Live 5 Studio Bundle includes the ProjectMix I/O and Ableton Live 5 production software.
M-Audio Releases Full Oxygen MIDI Controller Line
1/24/2006
2006 NAMM Update: M-Audio announced the release of a complete line of Oxygen USB MIDI mobile keyboard controllers—the Oxygen 61, Oxygen 49 and Oxygen 8 v2.
M-Audio Announces Fast Track Pro USB Audio Interface
1/24/2006
M-Audio announced the new Fast Track Pro mobile audio/MIDI interface for use with PC and Mac computers. The Fast Track Pro builds on the success of its sibling, the Fast Track USB, adding even more professional features.
2006 NAMM Update: M-Audio Ships New EX Series EX66 Digital High-Definition Reference Monitors
1/24/2006
NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: M-Audio announced the M-Audio EX Series EX66 digital high-definition studio reference monitors. Sold separately, the monitors integrate easily into both 2-channel and multichannel environments.
Winter NAMM: M-Audio Unveils Axiom USB MIDI Controller Line
1/24/2006
NAMM Update: M-Audio announced the Axiom line of USB mobile MIDI controllers—the Axiom 61, Axiom 49 and Axiom 25.
Allen & Heath Showcase XONE:3D Universal DJ Controller a
1/22/2006
The XONE:3D Universal DJ Controller combines a high performance DJ mixer, a top spec multi-channel USB soundcard, and a comprehensive MIDI control surface, offering a performance workstation that integrates all the tools of the modern DJ.
Behringer Intros U-CONTROL UCA202 Audio Interface
1/22/2006
Behringer announced at The NAMM Show 2006 the U-CONTROL UCA202 USB audio interfacefor recording via PC or Mac.
Gemini Intros USB DJ Mixer
1/22/2006
The PS-02USB Professional 3-Channel Stereo Mixer adds USB connectivity to expand options to create an innovative DJ mix.
Gemini Announces iTrax iPod DJ Mixer
1/22/2006
The iTrax joins the Numark iDJ, to allow users to mix the output of two iPods, with basic dj functionality.
Gemini Shows iCFX Professional Touch-Sensitive CD Player
1/22/2006
The iCFX comes standard with a special Touch-Sensitive Jog Wheel that responds to the slightest touch.
Gemini Intros Pro Loudspeakers
1/22/2006
Gemini announced two additions to their GX Series, the GX-150 Professional Powered Loudspeaker and the GX-100 Professional Two-Way Passive ABS Loudspeaker.
Gemini Helps DJs with their GPA
1/22/2006
The GPA amplifiers deliver such high-end features as bi-polar output stage technology, comprehensive protection circuitry to prevent overheating, and a front-to-rear airflow cooling fan to preserve thermal stability.
Gemini Intros CS-02 Club Mixer
1/22/2006
With a wide array of premium features such as a channel-assignable DSP module and numerous audio input options, the CS-02 is designed to be a solid contender for high-end mixers in the industry.
Gemini Debuts CFX-20 Pro CD Player
1/22/2006
Gemini has fitted the CFX-20 Pro CD Player with a Touch-Sensitive Jog Wheel that responds to the slightest touch. Users can control the current track by placing fingers on the center jog wheel plate, rolling it forward, or rolling it back.
Gemini Sets Release for CDT-05 Hybrid Turntable
1/22/2006
According to Gemini, the CDT-05 is the first turntable on the market that plays both vinyl and CDs.
Gemini Intros CDM-500 Professional DJ Station
1/22/2006
The station features a dual tray-loading CD player with an integrated 2-Channel mixer in one conveniently compact design.
Gemini Announces CD-150 Single Deck Rackmount CD Player
1/22/2006
The CD-150 delivers Anti-Shock Protection, Seamless Loop, +/- 12% Variable Pitch Control, +10 track select, three time display modes, and dual jog mode capability.
Numark Intros HDX HD/CD/MP3 Player
1/21/2006
Numark has announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an ultra-high torque, motorized 12-inch platter that holds a vinyl record for true vinyl scratch capability.
Roland Intros SH-201 Synthesizer
1/21/2006
Roland introduced the SH-201, a synth that they call the most friendly and fun analog-modeling instrument on the market.
Native Instruments Intros Kore Universal Sound Platform
1/21/2006
KORE opens up significant new possibilities for the operation of software instruments both in the studio and on stage, and marks the first host system by Native Instruments.
M-Audio Intros Podcast Factory Deluxe
1/21/2006
M-Audio has introduced Podcast Factory Deluxe, the latest in the company's portfolio of podcasting solutions.
Behringer Intros XENYX Mixing Consoles
1/21/2006
Behringer introduced at The NAMM Show 2006 a new line of mixing consoles, the XENYX series, that offers British-style analog sound combined with a digital audio interface.
Edirol Intros R-09 Portable Recorder
1/21/2006
At the 2006 Winter NAMM Show, Edirol introduced the R-09, a streamlined field recorder, featuring 24-bit uncompressed recording and a built-in stereo mic.
BOSS Intros Portable Digital Recorder
1/21/2006
BOSS used the 2006 Winter NAMM Show to introduce the BR-600, a streamlined eight-track studio.
Open Labs Says - Time to eBay all Your Cr#p!
1/21/2006
At the Winter NAMM Conference in Anaheim, California, the company introduced the Open Labs MiKo, an audio workstation designed for DJs, VJs, music video hobbyists, amateur musicians and podcasters.
NAMM Expo: JazzMutan Lemur Update
1/18/2006
Cycling '74 has announced revision software 1.3 for the JazzMutant Lemur Multi-touch control surface.
Native Instruments Announces Mac on Intel Plans
1/16/2006
Native Instruments has announced its development plans regarding the newly announced Intel-based Macintosh computers.
