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Alesis has announced the PalmTrack, a handheld SD recorder that enables 24-Bit stereo recording virtually anywhere.

Musicians can record stereo or surround audio directly to an SD or SDHC card up to 16GB with the pocket-sized PalmTrack. They can capture live sound anywhere and anytime without a single cable. The PalmTrack is perfect for recording quality sound in a wide variety of settings from rehearsals, jam sessions, and gigs to conferences, lectures, and classes to interviews and meetings.

PalmTrack features

• Handheld SD recorder with stereo and four-capsule omni pickup patterns.
• Record 44.1/48kHz, 64–320kbps MP3 and 16/24-bit WAV.
• Four onboard mics with high, low, and auto gain for overload-free recordings.
• Bass compensation, Chorus, Pitch Shift, Delay, Reverb, MP3 Voice Cancel, and Tuner.
• Inputs for connecting 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mic and line-level audio.
• Stereo 1/8-inch (3.5mm) headphone output and built-in monitoring speaker.
• Includes SD card; works with virtually all SD cards up to 16GB.
• USB jack for mass storage connection to Mac and PC.
• AC/DC operation on 2 AA batteries (included) or AC adapter.
• Threaded mounting point for tabletop and stand-mounted applications.

The PalmTrack will be available from musical instrument and pro audio retailers February 2010.

More information: Alesis / PalmTrack

Alesis has announced the MultiMix 6 USB, a six-channel USB mixer.

The MultiMix 6 USB is a six-channel desktop mixer designed for easy integration into a computer-based recording environment. This compact mixer is perfect for use in recording setups, video editing and production studios as it outputs not only line-level analog audio, but also stereo 16-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio over USB for low-noise, simple computer connection.

MultiMix 6 USB features

• Six-channel mixer with mic, line, and guitar-level inputs.
• 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo USB output on USB for easy Mac and PC interface.
• Six 1/4-inch line-level inputs for instruments.
• Two XLR inputs with gain trim, switchable high-pass filters, and 48V phantom power.
• High-impedance guitar input for direct-connecting guitars.
• Two-channel EQ on channels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• Multicolor LED metering for visual level feedback.
• Main and headphone outputs with independent level controls.
• Class compliant, plug-and-play USB for Mac and PC interface without installing drivers.

The MultiMix 6 USB will be available from musical instrument and professional audio retailers in March 2010.

More information: Alesis / MultiMix 6 USB

Alesis is now shipping the Micron SE, a special limited edition blue version of its popular analog-modeling synthesizer.

The micron is an eight-voice analog-modeling synthesizer that delivers superb sound and impressive sonic flexibility. Whether a musician uses a synth on stage or in the studio, and whether they prefer to work with the hundreds of preset Alesis sounds or create their own, the micron is the perfect companion. The micron also contains a powerful sequencing section with phrase, step, and drum sequencing, an arpeggiator, and stereo effects.

Micron SE features

• Special limited-edition blue design.
• Analog modeling synth engine.
• Eight voices, each with three oscillators.
• Up to eight multi-timbral parts with stereo effects.
• Two multimode filters, three envelope generators, two LFOs, sample and hold, tracking generator.
• Dynamic real-time and step sequencers, arpeggiator, and drum machine/rhythm sequencer.
• Stereo bus effects including reverbs and delays.
• 24-bit 1/4″ balanced stereo analog outputs and inputs.
• 37-key synth-action keyboard with velocity sensitivity.
• More than 600 preset sounds.

The Micron SE is available from musical instrument and pro audio retailers for an MSRP of $699 USD ($399 USD street).

More information: Alesis / Micron SE

Alesis has announced the Q49, a USB/MIDI keyboard controller.

The Q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. The compact controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware.

The Q49 provides keyboard players with a full compliment of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, an assignable data slider and the ability to send program changes from the keys.

Alesis Q49 features

• 49-key keyboard controller for use with virtually all music software and MIDI devices.
• USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware.
• Pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, assignable data slider.
• Send program changes from keys.

The Q49 will be available from musical instrument and pro audio retailers in March 2010.

More information: Alesis / Q49

Hollow Sun has released the Bass Station Freepack, a free sample pack featuring the sounds of the Novation Bass Station.

Hollow Sun Bass Station Freepack (Kontakt)

From the Hollow Sun website:

What’s on offer here are 30 excellent synth bass sounds that cover a wide range of genres, uses and applications and which Dan has looped and programmed to perfection. Nothing fancy – just 30 solid synth bass sounds that sit nicely in a track.

But they cover the full keyboard range from C1-C7 and are therefore equally as useful as fruity analogue polysynth sounds and lead lines and the raw samples are open to much abuse by the more adventurous amongst you.

And in keeping with the Hollow Sun ethos, all the sounds have been carefully optimised by Dan to have minimum impact on RAM and disk storage and CPU strain making them fast and efficient.

For Kontakt users, there’s a bonus in that there are 90 programs and the programs have themed skins and some custom controls for quick tweaking.

The Bass Station Freepack is available as a free download in Alesis Fusion, Akai S5/6000, Z4/8, MPC4000, MPC5000V2 and Kontakt 3 formats.

More information: Hollow Sun / Freepacks

Wave Line Sound has announced the release of Electronic Weapons, a sound bank for the Alesis Andromeda A6.

Electronic Weapons is composed 128 presets with impressive bass, fantastic evolving pads, powerful sync leads, modular FX, big unison stab sounds, original arpeggio and step sequenced lines.

Electronic Weapons features

• 128 presets.
• 36 Bass, 18 Pads, 23 Leads, 24 Sequences, 13 Keys, 14 Noises or Fx.
• Formats: Midi and Sysex format files.
• Manual.

Electronic Weapons is available to purchase for the introductory price of 24.90 EUR (regular price 35 EUR).

More information: Wave Line Sound / Electronic Weapons