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Preamp: Buying Guide

2008-10-23T20:46:00.003-04:00

All discrete transistor circuitry
Transformer balanced inputs and outputs
Class "A" Amplifiers
All relay switching with gold bi-furcated contacts Switchable Phantom power, 20db pad on mic input
Steel construction for strength and noise immunity
Three Inputs, Mic-Line-Instrument

DAKING

Mopho Desktop Synthesizer Module

2008-10-19T10:42:00.002-04:00

Mopho is a compact and affordable—but powerful—monophonic analog synthesizer. The voice architecture is identical to a single voice of the Prophet '08, but with a couple of unique twists to distinguish it from its award-winning sibling. We have added two sub-octave generators—one per oscillator—for additional girth and crushing basses. It also has an audio input that lets you process external audio and mix Mopho's own audio output back in pre-filter for feedback effects that can range from subtle distortion to extreme skronk. The Push It button is a manual trigger that lets you play a specific note or latch notes and sequences on. It can also step through a sequence to play short melodic lines without a keyboard. Of course, Mopho can also be used with a MIDI controller or external sequencer.

Mopho is fully programmable and all the parameters can be tweaked from the front panel. The four Assignable Parameters controls are assignable per program for optimum performance control. A free editor is available for Mac OS and Windows to facilitate programming. (And, if you already have a Prophet '08, most of Mopho's parameters can be controlled from the Prophet's front panel via MIDI!)

Mopho is perfect for people who want to learn the ins and outs of real analog synthesis without spending a bundle, DJs looking to add some old school sonic spice to their setups, and musicians who will appreciate a great-sounding, very portable mono synth.

Dave Smith Instruments

Pro Tools 8 (maybe we should wait)

2008-10-14T21:19:00.004-04:00

Meet the new Pro Tools® 8 — the most advanced audio creation and production software, featuring a gorgeous new interface; dozens of new plug-ins; five new virtual instruments; exciting new scoring, MIDI, editing, and mixing capabilities; deeper controller integration; improved ease of installation and use; and enhanced performance. With Pro Tools 8, you get the most comprehensive music and sound creation features and functionality, and the proven, dedicated platform for world-class audio production — all in a single application. Pro Tools 8 is coming soon for Pro Tools|HD®, Pro Tools LE®, and Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems, so get ready — you’ll never work with audio the same way again

digidesign

Spectrasonics Omnisphere

2008-09-30T11:01:00.004-04:00

After many years of development, Spectrasonics is proud to release the brand new flagship virtual instrument Omnisphere. This epic ‘Power Synth’ breaks completely new sonic ground by combining a wide variety of hybrid realtime synthesis techniques, an epic library of remarkable ‘Psychoacoustic’ sounds, and many innovative features that have never been seen before in any hardware or software synthesizer. The new instrument is the first to be based on Spectrasonics newly developed STEAM Engine.

Spectrasonics

Guitar Armoire

2008-06-12T11:10:00.001-04:00

Combining subtle modernist and deco design elements, the Modern Classic by Guitar Armoire features clean, simple, strong lines. It’s a design that will work beautifully in any home; from old-world, to ultra-modern.

By picking a finish package that will best match your home or studio, the Modern Classic will look understated but gorgeous, while focusing attention where it belongs: on your guitars.

Of course, the cabinet features our exclusive array of environmental and security features: Top-of-the-line hardware, ¼” UV-filtering safety glass, state-of-the-art LED lighting, sealed, locking doors, and Planet Waves - HTS humidity & temperature monitoring system built right in. The cabinet also includes a spacious 4-foot drawer; a great place to keep all your accessories.

www.guitararmoire.com

Neve 4081 Quad Mic Preamp

2008-04-15T12:00:00.002-04:00

Four Classic Mic Preamps, One Powerful Remote-Controlled Unit

The 4081 Quad Mic Preamp builds on the incredible success of the 1081 and 1081R modules and provides both powerful control and legendary Neve sound.

Perfect for vocals, ADR and Foley Recording, the 4081 features make it the number one choice for any studio, OB truck or live stage environment.

Every function of the 4081 can be controlled directly from the front panel or by remote control using a Mac or Intel based computer with Neve Remote Control software. This provides a simple and elegant solution for users of ProTools, Nuendo, Cubase and similar DAW systems. Multiple 4081 units can be linked together to create up to 64 independent channels of Mic Preamps or Line Level inputs – all controlled from a single computer.

An optional Digital card provides a FireWire/AES interface with four channels of A/D conversion to either AES or FireWire. An insert point is available before the A/D converter on each channel to allow external, analogue Outboard equipment to be switched into the signal path. Four channels of AES-to-analogue or FireWire-to-analogue conversion are also available.

AMS Neve

Piano on the iPhone?

2008-02-19T10:53:00.004-05:00

Somewhat stupid, somewhat amazing. A virtual piano on the iPhone/ iPod Touch is sure to impress those gazing over your shoulder on the subway.

Ohm from Livid Instruments

2008-02-15T21:21:00.002-05:00

Ohm is the innovative new MIDI control surface from Livid Instruments. Custom designed for real-time audio and video performance, Ohm gives you expressive hands-on control of sound, video, and images. This top-quality MIDI instrument is backlit for use in any environment, and comes in rugged rackmount metal or handcrafted mahogany.
Ohm provides both MIDI out and USB connectivity and has the controls you need for any MIDI compatible software. Ohm has a wide range of audio and video control capabilities. The control layout was not only designed as the most comprehensive controller for VJ software, but was inspired by some of the most innovative and popular audio software programs that have revolutionized the way music is created and controlled. Ohm users will find it to be highly intuitive and adaptable to music generation with programs like Ableton Live®, and FL Studio®. Ohm also makes an ideal companion for hardware such as analog synthesizers, video mixers, DJ software, lighting equipment, and other musical instruments.

Livid Instruments

The Keytar Is Back!

2008-02-14T16:20:00.004-05:00

The new AX-7 MIDI Keyboard Controller offers stage performers more freedom and expressiveness. Just strap it on and you're front-of-stage with the band. A host of controllers—including a D Beam—opens up a new dynamic for live players, while the AX-7's attractive pearl white design looks great on stage. It's also very easy to use, thanks to a new LED display, expanded patch memory and GM2/GS compatibility.

Roland

Virus|TI Snow

2008-02-08T13:20:00.000-05:00

Access has announced the Virus|TI Snow, a desktop Virus with computer connectivity.

The Virus TI Snow features 3 oscillators and one sub-oscillator per voice. The main oscillators can be classic analog-style oscillators (saw, square, sine waves, etc) hypersaw, wavetable, graintable, or formant oscillators.

Two independent filters (lowpass, highpass, bandpass and bandstop) with an optional saturation module offer classic Moog-style sounds and a variety of other 1-4 pole filter effects.

A two dimensional modulation matrix, with six slots offer a full range of realtime modulation effects. Three LFOs are available with both hardwired destinations and a user-definable slot. Two multi-state ADSTR LFOs are also available.

Virus|TI Snow

LA-610 Signature Edition

2008-01-18T13:46:00.000-05:00

he LA-610 Signature Edition is a customized, limited edition of UA’s best-selling professional audio channel strip. Only 500 units will be built worldwide, and each epitomizes the hand crafted, old-world audio excellence that UA analog gear exudes. For audiophiles, the Signature Edition includes both a complete array of hand-picked American-made vintage NOS (new old stock) tubes and American-made custom wound input and output transformers by CineMag®. The LA-610 Signature Edition has also been given a unique interior and exterior cosmetic upgrade, and its distinctive “black-face” look sets it clearly apart from the standard LA-610 and is sure to identify it as a studio collector’s item.

Universal Audio

Focusrite ISA One

2008-01-17T10:26:00.000-05:00

A classic single-channel pre-amp ISA One delivers Focusrite's prestigious ISA transformer-based pre amp in a rugged and portable chassis, at a ground-breaking price.

ISA One features the classic vintage microphone pre-amplifier topology from the original ISA110 module, including the Lundahl L1538 transformer and bespoke zobel network. (The original 110 pre amp formed the cornerstone of each channel of Focusrite's legendary Forte console.)

The pre amp is complemented by a line input (XLR and TRS Jack) and an independent D.I. channel, complete with dedicated gain control, active or passive impedance switch, a TRS Jack output for routing to an amp and an independent XLR output on the rear. This flexible independent D.I. makes the ISA One ideal both for engineers wishing to blend a D.I.’d guitar signal with a mic’d guitar cabinet, and for demanding performers who require a single classic solution for both guitar and vocals.

Focusrite

G6120-125 Chet Atkins 125th Anniversary, Limited Edition

2008-01-17T10:23:00.000-05:00

Celebrating the Gretsch® 125th anniversary as only the Gretsch Custom Shop knows how! This is not just any G6120 Chet Atkins model guitar, but a magnificent specimen of superb craftsmanship by Gretsch Custom Shop Master Builder Stephen Stern. Meticulously finished in a Transparent Orange Stain over real gold leaf, with gold-plated hardware, TV Jones® Classic pickups (gold plated, of course!) and gold appliqué Gretsch logo treatment on the headstock. This limited edition of 25 pieces worldwide would inspire anyone to keep this fine instrument locked up at Fort Knox! Also included is a Gretsch 125th Anniversary guitar strap and belt buckle hand-tooled by acclaimed leather craftsman Tom Nix.

Gretsch

SOLID STATE LOGIC LAUNCH DUENDE MINI

2008-01-17T10:15:00.000-05:00

Duende puts the legendary SSL sound within your DAW and Duende Mini makes owning your own slice of SSL sonic magic more affordable and portable than ever. Mini is a stylish little ‘one third rack width’, all metal construction, desktop box that hooks up to your computer via Firewire. This compact rugged unit is ideal for small studios or laptop based DAW users. Mini makes a stack of DSP processing power available to drive up to 16 channels of plug-in processing (at sample rates up to 96kHz) within your host application. Duende Mini is upgradeable to 32 channels of processing power and you can run two Duende units on a single computer system for up to 64 channels of processing.

Click here for SSL

Nocturn - The world’s first compact intelligent plug-in controller

2008-01-17T10:11:00.000-05:00

Nocturn features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders, each equipped with a bright eleven-LED ring (ideal for laptop DJ’ing in a dark club environment). These are accompanied by eight user-assignable illuminated buttons and a smooth, professional 45mm cross-fader. The finishing touch is Novation’s unique ‘speed dial’; a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on!

Click here

iGTR from Waves

2008-01-15T21:51:00.000-05:00

Pocket-sized and power-packed, iGTR delivers the real sound of guitar amps and effects, anytime, anyplace. Strap it on, plug in your axe, and you’re ready to rock. Hook up headphones or speakers and unleash the power of iGTR: Cutting-edge guitar tones at your fingertips.
At home. At the beach. Between classes.
On the road. On the go.

Ambience FX
From sparkling to spacious, when you need some atmosphere to fatten up your sound, iGTR’s three tweakable ambience effects will make your guitar tone larger than life.

Modulation FX
From cool and mild to wet and wild, turn your tone inside out with iGTR’s three variable speed modulation effects. Shimmering highs and pulsating waves of sound are yours at the flip of a switch.

Amps
From smooth jazz to crunchy metal, iGTR’s three virtual amps with adjustable drive give you the power to dial up your sound instantly and intuitively. For sizzling lead lines, scorching riffs, and stinging solos, iGTR has it all.

Waves

Belkin Podcast Studio

2008-01-10T10:19:00.000-05:00

New from Belkin! The complete podcast studio that integrates seamlessly with the ipod. What else does it do? Not much... Complete with Dual XLR and 1/4-inch inputs, built in microphone and speaker. This unit will be great for basement podcasters.

Sort of reminds us of the Belkin TuneStudio Another innovative idea from Belkin!

Analogue ring

2007-12-19T12:36:00.000-05:00

Sterling silver ring with built-in microphone that works! Crafted by hand, this sturdy angular ring has a mirror shine finish toped off with a brush treated perforated aluminum lid. Looks fantastic when used as a microphone or in standby mode as jewellery.
very unique, very oblique!
PC/Mac,latop and recorder compatible, I will include the connection cable in the gift box.
Cube: 18mm x 18mm x14mm height.
Ring: US size 8

Click Here

Digital Redux

2007-12-10T12:04:00.000-05:00

Tried , tested and true. These things sound great!
Produced by Digital Redux , this is a fresh new directory of great sample material.
With 5 categories the series is on DVD in multiformat, AIFF, ACID, WAV, Stylus Remix and Reason Refill. Check them all out HERE , if you can only afford one seriously consider “Properly Chilled” samples of the product are listed on their site as well.
Support these guys and their fantastic product.

http://digital-redux.com/

80s Punk & New Wave

2007-12-04T15:35:00.000-05:00

Punk and so called: "New Wave" tracks with construction kit method phrases & loops. Inspired by only the rudest guitar driven LA Punk, NY Punk, UK Punk, Ska, Hardcore, PostPunk and New Wave from the early and up to mid eighties.

Poison Kontrol
Loads of intoxicating licks from guitars, bass, keys, drums and more. All loops are based on live performances from mic'd stacks, kits and analog favorites of the time. With choice of Dry mix or 80ies infected over-bloated commercial saturation for all loops. Uncivilized drumkit multi-tracks from kick, snare and overheads for each c-kit mix are included.

A mean authentic resource which includes materialistically tainted contemporary blends as well. Excitement and the stuff of legends and urban myths. Minimalist, well recorded arrangements with excessive raw grit.

Pure Filth!

23 Construction Kits, 1.6 GB Punk & New-Wave Sounds, Loops and Samples
Mac/PC/AU/VST/RTAS

http://www.ueberschall.com/

Sony PCM-D50

2007-11-28T11:07:00.000-05:00

The PCM-D50 is a 96 kHz/24-bit recorder fitted with two-position (X-Y or Wide) stereo microphones, 4 GB of internal flash memory and a Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo™ slot (for additional storage). The body of the D50 is constructed of lightweight metal (aluminum) and it's built rugged to withstand the demands of pro applications, plus it offers long battery life using conventional AA alkaline batteries. The recorder includes a USB high-speed port for simple uploading/downloading its native .WAV format files to/from Windows® PC or Macintosh® computers. Other unique PCM-D50 features include digital pitch control, dual digital limiter (inherited from the PCM-D1), low-cut filter, Super Bit Mapping®, A-B repeat and MP3 playback capability. To complement the D50 recorder, new optional accessories include a remote commander, tripod stand, and microphone windscreen. Additionally, the D50 offers compadible mounting and use with the recently introduced XLR-1 wide-bandwidth balanced XLR microphone adapter.

Sony.com

Mercury Recording Equipment

2007-11-26T11:00:00.000-05:00

Pultec Equalizers are some of the rarest and most sought after studio tools in the industry today. Engineers lucky enough to be able to work with them find their musicality and warm tonality extremely important to their studio's "sound." The simple beauty of these EQs is unsurpassed!
The original Pultec equalizers were tools developed to deal with the limitations of recorded music. Limitations that most often manifest themselves in the highest and lowest frequencies of the program material. Pultecs were designed to bring back the life and musicality lost in the recording. Whether by accident or genius, nothing has been able to do it better. The interaction of the passive boosting and attenuating shelving eqs (not relying on negative feedback), as well as the transformers, tubes and other amplification circuitry all add to the incredibly musical character of the product. Working engineers try other types of equalizers, but always end up coming back to the Pultec as the equalizer of choice for those final touches.

http://www.mercuryrecordingequipment.com/products.html

The Stevie Ray Vaughan "Lenny"

2007-11-23T14:38:00.000-05:00

Jimi's replica is on your living room wall and you've already got enough G.A.S. to consider your next purchase that will be equivalent to several months of salary. This is Stevie Ray Vaughn's Strat "Lenny" and it goes on sale December 12th. What can I say, if you want an amazing Strat, here it is. All the chips, scuffs, burns, the marker writing on the back and the amazing bridge inlay that is the guitar SRV uses in the song "Lenny" and others can be yours! Oh, let me mention. THIS GUITAR COSTS $17,000!! Granted, there are only 185 of these puppies made. Anyhow, I can't imagine how awesome the tone on this must be in my own hands, but for a good idea, you can go to this Youtube video link and get a pretty goddamn good idea. Of course, if you are 99.8% percent of guitar players, you cannot afford this.

Thanks ChezJjp

All The Ammunition You’ll Need To Launch A Sonic Attack!

2007-11-22T11:40:00.000-05:00

Now you can play War right from within your sequencer using “The War Machine” Machine guns, missile launchers, single shots, rocket blasts, cannons, flame throwers, tanks, jet fighters and earth shattering explosions are just some of the weapons of mass destruction loaded into this powerful VSTi plugin!

http://www.powerfx.com/

TS-2 Large Diaphragm Multi-pattern Tube Condenser Microphone

2007-11-20T11:27:00.000-05:00

The TS-2 is a multi-pattern large diaphragm tube condenser microphone of exceptional sonic clarity and rugged construction. It features newly designed vacuum tube electronics and a continuously variable pattern selector to provide a high level of versatility at an affordable price.
Reminiscent of an enduring classic tube microphone, the TS-2 utilizes a 12AT7 vacuum tube to bring unsurpassed detail and depth to your recordings. The adjustable Heater Voltage control customizes the tube to allow tailoring of the microphone to your tonal requirements. A precision voltage meter provides repeatability.
A specially designed, high-quality output transformer delivers an isolated, balanced output signal, minimizing the possibility of unwanted noise entering the preamplifier. A switchable pad at either 10dB or 20dB provides gain control.

http://www.chameleonlabs.com/product3.htm#

Hot Hand Guitar Effects ?

2007-11-19T14:26:00.000-05:00

Who's got 309.95 to spend on a hand movement activated wah wah? Well, unless you are a studio guru who is looking to buy every piece of equipment in the world or simply just one of those 70's filmmakers with a penchant for wah, this is probably something to chuckle at and forget about. Well, is it? Dude, its a RING THAT YOU PUT ON YOUR FINGER THAT MAKES A WAH SOUND! This thing is kind of cool.
There's all sorts of setting and filters you can apply to your wah but the main thing is that you will look like a spastic person making really weird hand movements as you strum your axe. But you know what else? You can wear this thing as a head band if you want the wah to replicate your headbanging. That's pretty sweet. Except we all know that wah-ing with your foot is the cool way to go.

http://www.sourceaudio.net/

Thanks ChezJjp

2007-11-17T00:18:00.001-05:00

KORE 2 is the Super Instrument – a powerful software / hardware system with a versatile library of more than 500 production-ready sounds, with over 3,000 sound variations and over 400 FX KoreSounds. Find, play, and tweak sounds with unprecedented speed, power and ease.
KORE 2 produces cutting-edge sounds right from the start based on the integrated audio engines of REAKTOR, MASSIVE, ABSYNTH, FM8, KONTAKT and GUITAR RIG. The versatile sound library covers production-ready sounds of nearly all kinds - ranging from band and orchestral instruments to synthesizers, drums, soundscapes and sound effects. Every included sound provides up to 8 sound variations which can be morphed using the unique morphing pad or the KORE controller - intricate sonic transitions are at your fingertips!

http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?kore_us

Pod X3

2007-11-14T15:36:00.000-05:00

desktop-friendly POD® X3 represents the exciting evolution of the classic bean-shaped digital guitar amp modeler, with an expanded array of 78 guitar amps, from high-wattage heavyweights to boutique beauties and vintage treasures.
POD X3 also offers powerful new Dual Tone processing and routing options. Split your single-input guitar or bass signal through two different amp and effect chains simultaneously to create gorgeous new hybrids, or use the dual inputs on POD X3 to individually process two instruments—a microphone and a guitar, for example—at the same time. Whether you’re playing through a P.A., amp or recording rig, plug your microphone into the XLR input on the POD X3 to make vocals and acoustic guitars sound their absolute best.

http://line6.com/podx3/

RE-20 Space Echo

2007-11-14T12:12:00.000-05:00

One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, has been reborn as the BOSS RE-20 Twin Pedal! Roland and BOSS have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Experience the legendary tape-echo sound of the RE-201, and get “lost in space” with this retro-modern marvel.

http://www.roland.com/products/en/RE-20/index.html

Gibson's Robot Guitar?

2007-11-13T13:22:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the 21st century, where young guitar players can't tune their own guitars because a robot does it for them. "A robot!?" you exclaim? Yep, Gibson has just released the first guitar that does everything short of getting you laid and playing dirty Page licks. It has a battery powered automatic tuner, LED on the tone knobs to let you know which string is out of tune, a freaking CPU in the headstock, data transmitting tailpieces, the list goes on. Wait, actually, the list doesn't go on. Besides the "revolutionary automatic intelligent tuning device", it's pretty much a regular guitar. Hot rodded pickups, some weird nitro cellulose bright blue finish and locking tuners maybe, but besides that it's still a good old Gibson. Except for you wouldn't want to be seen anywhere in public with this thing. And I'd be willing to bet the "tuner computer" can't do jack against a couple of Townshend roundhouses or a little bit o' rough handling, if you know what I mean. All in all, its fun to look at it in the store, but come on Gibson. Just make better quality classic machine heads and we'll be fine.

http://www.gibson.com/robotguitar/

Thanks ChezJjp

Bollywood Grooves

2007-11-12T10:26:00.001-05:00

BOLLYWOOD GROOVES is a premium sample library on DVD-ROM, Inspired by the sound of Indian cinema, using the same instruments and styles typically featured in films of the genre. Produced by Bollywood composer duo Salim-Sulaiman.

- Instruments: Dhol, Tabla, Dholak, Duff, Ghunghroo-Tabla, Dholak-Tabla
- Over 700 Loops in each format (WAV / REX2 / APPLE LOOPS) with tempos ranging from 74bpm to 135bpm
- 4/4, 6/8 and 7/8 patterns

www.bigfishaudio.com

Studiophile Q40 Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones

2007-11-10T11:40:00.000-05:00

Whether you’re tracking, mixing or listening, you can expect sonic accuracy from your Studiophile Q40 headphones—designed by M-Audio, leading provider of reference monitor technology. With professional-grade dynamic drivers and ear cups that completely surround the ears, the Q40 headphones deliver full-range specs with excellent isolation from outside noise. Lightweight construction and comfortable earpads make them ideal for long studio sessions or hours of listening. These sturdy phones are collapsible for easy travel and even include a detachable/replaceable 3-meter cable to protect your investment. Whether you’re making music or just enjoying it, the Studiophile Q40 headphones let you get the most out of the experience.

www.m-audio.com

Digidesign C|24

2007-11-10T11:36:00.000-05:00

C|24 provides direct hands-on access to recording, editing, routing, and mixing functions in Pro Tools software. The control surface features 24 bankable channel strips, each with a touch-sensitive, motorized fader; motion-sensitive rotary encoder and LED ring; dedicated Mute, Solo, and channel select illuminated switches; and dedicated Input, Record, EQ, Dynamics, Insert, Send, and Automation switches. Forget the time-consuming tedium of recording and mixing with a mouse; with C|24, you can ride volume across multiple faders, mute multiple tracks all at once, insert and control plug-ins right from the control surface, and automate your mix maneuvers without pointing and clicking. The bright, easy-to-read, dual-row LED scribble strips provide instant visual feedback for channel names, plug-in parameters, sends, panning, and other editing functions.

www.digidesign.com

Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2

2007-11-09T13:06:00.000-05:00

Digidesign has greatly enhanced and expanded the bundle and created a second premium edition. The new Pro Tools Ignition Pack 2 offer more software than ever before, giving you everything you need and then some to compose, record, sequence, edit, mix, and master audio for music or post production.

Ableton Live Lite 6 Digidesign Edition
Propellerhead Software Reason Adapted
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
FXpansion BFD Lite
Celemony Melodyne uno essential
Digidesign Xpand! by Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.)
Digidesign Synchronic
Sound Libraries
Way Out Ware TimewARP 2600 Lite
Arturia Analog Factory SE
iZotope Effects
Trillium Lane Labs TL EveryPhase
Trillium Lane Labs TL Utilities

www.digidesign.com

Thingamagoops Chaos

2007-11-08T18:01:00.000-05:00

A weird but fun style synth, I want to get one!
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The Thingamagoops are really just simple, analog type synthesizers that you control in a different way.
The Thingamagoops have oscillators just like any synth. On analog synths the oscillator that creates the actual tone you hear is called a VCO or voltage controlled oscillator. The Bleeps work a little differently so we'll just call it the main oscillator. Instead of using a keyboard, the main oscillator in the Thingamas is controlled by a photocell.

ReMOTE Zero SL by Novation Music

2007-11-08T11:24:00.000-05:00

This is a powerful midi remote control, that fits snug between your keyboard and your computer monitor. If your in the market for a midi controller this could be the one and it looks great.

The ReMOTE SL MIDI controller is the first keyboard to provide automatic, instant and intelligent control of all major sequencers and all automatable plug-ins. The SL's two giant 144-character screens display up to sixteen assigned parameters at once, with the essential data laid out logically right before the user’s eyes.

http://www.novationmusic.com/global/products/midi_control/remote_zero_sl/#details

Universal Audio's DCS Remote Preamp

2007-11-08T11:21:00.000-05:00

The DCS Remote Preamp combines two console-grade mic-pres, specialized monitoring capabilities for artist & engineer, and easy remote control/DAW integration making an ideal upgrade to the basic features/sonics found in most audio interfaces. With 100% digital control of analog, the Remote Preamp offers fully remote-controllable, highly detailed, uncolored recording based on its advanced transimpedance design. The two channels of the DCS Remote Preamp can be used dual mono or can be joined for stepped, matched-stereo gain structuring. Plus a Mid/Side encoder is included, allowing for direct recording of the MS-Stereo result.

http://www.uaudio.com/products/analog/dcs-remote-pre/index.html

If you need a transport

2007-11-07T10:49:00.001-05:00

The FaderPort puts the feel, vibe, and efficiency back into music recording and production. No more clicking through menus and drawing automation edits with a mouse. The easy-to-use FaderPort delivers complete transport control for fast and efficient recording along with ultra high quality, touch sensitive motorized fader for writing fades and automation.

http://www.presonus.com/faderport.html

Onyx Satellite from Mackie

2007-11-06T15:53:00.000-05:00

Onyx Satellite represents a breakthrough for computer-based audio and music production. As the world's first two-piece FireWire recording system, Satellite consists of a portable recording Pod with premium Onyx mic preamps, and a desktop Base Station with additional inputs and outputs. You simply undock the Pod when you want to record on location—leaving the Base Station connected to all your desktop studio gear.

http://www.mackie.com/products/satellite/index.html

Angus Young Shreds

2007-11-06T13:23:00.000-05:00

This is a funny video of Angus Young complete with guitar overdubs.
I guess this would be called "Guitar Foley"
Totally hilarious! Check out the whole series of them on YouTube

20% Off The API Collection

2007-11-05T15:53:00.000-05:00

For the month of November Waves is offering 20% off the API collection

Developed in association with Automated Processes Incorporated, the API Collection features four precision processors based on renowned API modules: the 550A 3-Band Equalizer, the 550B 4-Band Equalizer, the 560 Graphic Equalizer, and the 2500 Stereo Compressor.

http://www.waves.com/Content.aspx?id=3565

U 87 Anniversary Set

2007-11-02T13:37:00.000-04:00

The Neumann U 87 is probably the world’s best-known studio microphone. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of this living legend the exclusive U 87 Anniversary Set is available from Neumann. This special edition, in a fine and robust, classic style case, is offered with unique product features. The set includes an exclusively designed pop screen. Its characteristic design is a reminiscence of the sixties, the early years of the U 87.

http://www.neumann.com

Vintage Tube Warmth

2007-11-02T10:47:00.000-04:00

The Sputnik mic’s military-grade 6205M vacuum tube is a diminutive pentode wired as a triode; the output behavior is like that of a perfect current source so it’s tolerant of a wide range of load conditions. The tube operates at high voltages—allowing an enormous dynamic range—but with less heat dissipation than other designs. As a result, you can easily hang this mic upside down or use it upright without having to worry about overheating the capsule.

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Sputnik-main.html

Echo Verb by Blue Coconut Ltd

2007-11-01T22:19:00.000-04:00

The sound and tactile feel of a real tape echo is back! The ECHOVERB boasts 6 replay heads with one record and erase head, offering 6 different delay times, which can be used in any combination along with a tape reverb mode too. Being a totally new design rather than a copy, the aim was to eliminate all the problems associated with early tape echo machines, improving the performance, whilst retaining the unique analogue tape echo sound which has never been achieved through digital devices, be it hardware or software based plug-ins. Modern improvements for example include extremely low noise circuitry and the ability to select any combination of 6 available heads. Also, a precision custom made fly wheel ensures no noticeable pitch deviation (WOW and Flutter), compared to that of the old tape echo device. It also has a solid chassis with an authentic but contemporary look and gives function and reliability both for the gigging musician, and for a studio environment.

http://www.unityaudio.co.uk/product.php?pid=267

TL Audio Fat Track

2007-11-01T22:16:00.000-04:00

The Fat Track Tube Production Suite is a complete solution for tracking, summing and monitoring!
Designed to be the centrepiece of any home, project or semi-professional studio, it combines some of the best-loved features of TL Audio products into one compact unit, adding warmth and sonic pleasure to all recordings and mixes!

http://www.tlaudio.co.uk/docs_07/product_07/Fat_Track.shtml

The World's Smallest Production Tube Guitar Amp

2007-10-30T19:16:00.000-04:00

This micro tube amp has been floating around for a long time now. In case you’ve never heard of it, here it is again. Crafted by Zvex amps it claims to be the world's smallest production tube amp. Weighing in at one-half watt it can power a 4x12 or any 8 to 16 ohm speaker.

http://zvexamps.com/amp_view.html

Neve Releases Genesys

2007-10-29T16:34:00.000-04:00

Finally! A Neve desk everyone can afford (almost)
For under 50 grand you get a hand built expandable analogue recording console complete with 16 mic/line amps.

"Genesys is made to capture performances. It's for people who want to record real, live musicians into their digital audio workstations with rich, full Neve analogue sound," said Robin Porter, AMS Neve Head of Analogue Design. "It also serves as an excellent studio control surface with comprehensive monitoring and signal routing capabilities. This eliminates the typical hodge-podge of awkwardly interfaced devices, putting a proper console back at the heart of the studio."

Digidesign Mbox 2 Micro

2007-10-27T20:15:00.000-04:00

Digidesign releases “Mbox2 Micro” This is no more then a USB dongle for monitoring only! If you plan on recording music, this is not for you. Rather then lugging around a nearly weightless M-box to mix projects, buy the “M-box2 Micro” and it is as simple as a keychain. If you are on a budget, 279 dollars is not a practical solution.

http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?langid=100&navid=220&itemid=5343

Apogee Duet

2007-10-20T18:30:00.000-04:00

The new Duet from Apogee. Same great A/D conversion in a tiny stylish interface, complete with breakout cable. 2 Ins 2 outs , firewire into the computer. Well worth the 500 dollar price tag. I have been waiting a long time for Apogee to design a middle of the road interface that everyone can afford.
This beauty will sound great, just wait and hear!

Vox AmPlug

2007-10-16T16:06:00.000-04:00

Vox introduces a new line of headphone amps available in: AC-30, CLASSIC ROCK and Metal. Up to 15 hours battery life Worth the 50 dollar price tag? As for the analogue circuitry they claim “perfectly reproduces warm distortion”………..well you might be disappointed!
I have not tried one but they look splendid
Power supply: two AAA batteries
Weight: 40g /1.41oz. (not including batteries).