Preamp: Buying Guide

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

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)

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

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

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.

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Neve 4081 Quad Mic Preamp

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?

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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SOLID STATE LOGIC LAUNCH DUENDE MINI

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.

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

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!

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