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NAMM 2013: TASCAM DP-006, DP-008EX POCKETSTUDIOs

Jan

2013

TASCAM, the Pro Audio Division of TEAC America, has introduced two new POCKETSTUDIO solid-state multitrack recorders: the 6-track DP-006 and 8-track DP-008EX (prices TBA). Both units record at 16-bit/44.1kHz to an SD/SDHC card (up to 32GB) and come with a 2GB SD card, as well as a mini-USB 2 connector for importing and exporting stereo ...

NAMM 2013: Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Jan

2013

Audio-Technica (booth #6740) is debuting its AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser Microphone (available February 2013 with a U.S. Read more here: NAMM 2013: Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Midi Fighter Spectra: Crazy-Sexy Arcade Buttons, US$175.99 [Live+Serato+Traktor]

Jan

2013

If you want to mash on some arcade buttons for your DJ or live set, your perfect hardware may have arrived. Sure, okay – you’ve seen this before. DJ TechTools followed up on their original, DIY-centric Midi Fighter with the swanky-looking Midi Fighter 3D . Original post: Midi Fighter Spectra: Crazy-Sexy Arcade Buttons, US$175.99 [Live+Serato+Traktor]

Faders, Pads, Knobs: Livid’s Alias 8 is a Bread-and-Butter Controller With Things You Actually Want

Oct

2012

As controllers get wild and creative and integrated with software, here’s one that might be simple and versatile enough to work with anything for some time. Photos courtesy Livid Instruments. Finally: a boring controller. Continued here: Faders, Pads, Knobs: Livid’s Alias 8 is a Bread-and-Butter Controller With Things You Actually Want

Steinberg Announces Price Reduction for CMC Controllers

Sep

2012

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH in Hamburg, Germany, announces a price drop for its USB-powered CMC Series controllers, which are compatible with Mac OS X and Windows. See original here: Steinberg Announces Price Reduction for CMC Controllers

On iPad and Desktop, Focusrite Aims for Simple, Premium Recording Interfaces [Gallery, Specs]

Sep

2012

From top, the iTrack for iPad, and Forte, a “flagship” interface for Mac and Windows. All images courtesy Focusrite. There’s no shortage of audio interfaces out there, but quality can be variable. See the rest here: On iPad and Desktop, Focusrite Aims for Simple, Premium Recording Interfaces [Gallery, Specs]

Audio Woes Now on New Apple OS, Not Just New Apple Laptops; NI Driver Fix in Beta

Jul

2012

If you really must stare at a beachball, might I humbly suggest it look more like this? Photo ( CC-BY ) hadleygrass Read this article: Audio Woes Now on New Apple OS, Not Just New Apple Laptops; NI Driver Fix in Beta

USB 3.0: Backwards Compatible in Theory, But Some Audio Drivers Aren’t Cooperating

Jun

2012

One of the handful of USB 3.0 devices currently available: the new “SuperSpeed” port on a Verbatim hard drive. Photo ( CC-BY-NC-ND ) auxo.co.kr . “SuperSpeed USB” or USB 3.0 offers major forward advancement for hardware ins and outs, with faster throughput (yielding up to ten-fold speed gains over USB2), improved overall performance, and lower ...

PreSonus AudioBox Interface Update Adds iPad Control

Jun

2012

PreSonus is shipping AudioBox Version 1.2, a free update that PreSonus recommends for all AudioBox-series users. V. 1.2 significantly enhances the performance and versatility of PreSonus’ AudioBox 1818VSL interface and also provides a number of new features for its AudioBox USB, AudioBox 22VSL and AudioBox 44VSL audio/MIDI interfaces. Go here to see the original: PreSonus ...

MOTU Announces Track16 Desktop Studio Interface

Jun

2012

MOTU announces Track16 ($595), a 16×14 desktop studio interface that offers mixing and effects. Track16 connects via FireWire or high-speed USB 2 to a Mac or PC computer and offers elegant design, compact size, one-touch operation, and studio-grade sound quality. View original post here: MOTU Announces Track16 Desktop Studio Interface