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112dB has announced the release of version 1.0.4 of Redline Monitor, a high-quality near-field monitor simulation for headphones.

Redline Monitor is a listening, mixing, and mastering tool. It replaces the extreme stereo separation that is characteristic for headphones with the detailed stereo image of near-field monitor speakers.

Changes in Redline Monitor v1.0.4

• Dim attenuation selectable from -3dB to -12dB to prevent clipping.
• Dim attenuation disabled when the plugin is bypassed.
• Fixed: Option to disable tooltips wasn’t remembered after closing the plugin.
• Fixed: The plugin caused a +6dB level increase on OS X.
• Fixed: The installer mistakenly warned about Windows 7 not being supported.

Redline Monitor is available to purchase as an effect plug-in for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS), priced at 99 EUR/$99 USD. The update is free download for registered users.

More information: 112dB / Redline Monitor

Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre have announced Heartbeats by Lady Gaga, the latest addition to the hugely popular Beats by Dr. Dre headphone family from Monster.

“Heartbeats by Lady Gaga” are engineered to deliver all the music the artist intended you to hear, with incredible sonic clarity, pounding bass, and all the power demanded by today’s music.

The self-inspired design, including every detail developed with Lady Gaga, is both a unique reflection of Lady Gaga’s style and fashion sense as well as her commitment to the sound quality of her music and the way it’s heard.

Heartbeats features

• Multiple Eartips For the Perfect Fit — Heartbeats come with multiple sizes and shapes of eartips to ensure the perfect fit and seal. You get max comfort and reduced outside noise.
• Plush Travel Case — Keep you heartbeats safe and sound. The way these babies look, you’re going to want to keep them looking new.
• Exclusive Monster Cable — Wired with Monster Cable, so you get the most accurate signal
• Flat Cables by Monster: No Tangles — Thanks to Monster’s exclusive flat cable design, they’re tangle-resistant. Plus the look integrates seamlessly into the carefully crafted style of Heartbeats.
• Designed by Lady Gaga — The incredibly unique style of Heartbeats came straight from Lady Gaga herself. Who needs earrings when you’ve got head-turners like Heartbeats?
• Three Year Limited Warranty.

Heartbeats by Lady Gaga will be available in October in a wide range of colors and different feature options, with prices ranging from $99.95 – $149.95 USD.

To celebrate the launch, Beats by Dr. Dre is giving away a pair of Heartbeats every day for 30 days on this Facebook page.

More information: Beats by Dr. Dre

Monster Cable has released the Monster Turbine, a set of high performance in-ear speakers.

‘We wanted Turbines to be able to reproduce EVERY detail of the music. So, we engineered Turbines to present a balanced, smooth frequency response without the peaks and valleys typical of other headphones. To top it off, many headphones can’t handle the low frequencies of an organ pedal note or the deep bass you hear in today’s hip hop music. We engineered Turbines to deliver extended low frequency sound at real life volumes, without any distortion. You’ll hear and feel the impact of a foot pedal hitting the bass drum head.‘

Monster Turbine features

• Low mass, wide bandwidth driver for precision response.
• Black chrome all-metal housing eliminates vibration for pure sound.
• Monster sound isolating eartips in multiple sizes provide a perfect fit to seal out noise.
• Tangle-resistant cable design.
• MicroStrand cable for extended frequency response.

The Monster Turbine headphones are available from Monster Cable for $149.95 USD.

More information: Moster Cable

112dB has released version 1.0.3 of Redline Monitor, a listening, mixing, and mastering tool for Windows and Mac.

Now you can accurately judge levels, stereo placement, and overall balance on your favorite set of headphones–anywhere, anytime, and without ear fatigue even after prolonged listening. No more night long headphone sessions that turn out lifeless and with too little reverb and separation on speakers. Redline Monitor makes mixes sound identical on speakers and headphones.

Changes in Redline Monitor v1.0.3

• Dim attenuation switchable from -3dB (as in previous versions) to -6dB to prevent clipping.
• Additional Easier Readability skin for visually impaired users.
• Option to disable popup tooltips.
• Fixed: Pro Tools compare functionality didn’t work.
• Fixed: Plugin crash when deinserted on some setups.
• Fixed: Loading problem in Live 8 on Vista.
• Fixed: Numerical value entry slowed down or hung some Vista systems.

Redline Monitor is available for Windows and Mac (RTAS/AU/VST) for 99 EUR/$99 USD.

More information: 112dB

112dB has released version 1.0.2 of Redline Monitor, a high-quality near-field monitor simulation for headphones.

Redline Monitor is a listening, mixing, and mastering tool. It replaces the extreme stereo separation that is characteristic for headphones with the detailed stereo image of near-field monitor speakers.

Changes in Redline Monitor v1.0.2

• Support for custom skins (Vintage skin by Scott Kane included).
• Circular and Circular Relative knob mode.
• [Mac/AU] Fixed delayed crash in some AU hosts.
• [Mac/AU] Fixed GUI offset in Bias Peak Pro.
• [Mac/AU] Automation parameter values displayed wrong in Logic.
• [Mac/AU] Proper window raise/activation on mouse clicks.
• [Mac] Buttons on PowerPC Macs wouldn’t switch off.
• Fixed parameter name display in some VST hosts.

Redline Monitor is available for Windows and Mac (RTAS/AU/VST) for 99 EUR/$99 USD.
The update is a free download for registered users.

Visit 112dB for more information.

SPL has announced 5 new products at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt.

Come to visit us in Frankfurt to see two new high-end units, a three-in-one box for guitarists, a bundle of our multi-award-winning Analog Code® plug-ins … and let us surprise you with a new, interesting collaboration.

New SPL products

• RackPack 500 — SPL is the first manufacturer to open a proprietary modular system for API 500 compatible modules. Project manager Hermann Gier: “Our focus on the RackPack system has always been the modular idea, not a proprietary platform. It was great to find out that API is just as open-minded as we are to offer new choices for our customers.”
  The new SPL RACKPACK 500 frame offers eight module slots to host four SPL and four API 500 modules. Available in May.
• Frontliner — With the new FRONTLINER we extend our range of channel strips with a full-featured, hi-end preamp and processing channel. A special feature are its ‘analog plug-in’ processing stages. The individual I/Os of de-esser, EQ, and compressor allow for independent insertion and free use in any studio and live environment. Delivery in May.
• Auditor — The AUDITOR is a new headphone amplifier based upon our proprietary 120V technology. Besides our full-featured, 120V monitoring headphone amplifier Phonitor, the AUDITOR represents a straightforward, puristical concept. The sound results from its benchmarking specs can be experienced with all dynamic headphones from 30 ohms upwards. Availability scheduled for … you guessed it: May.
• Cabulator — The incredible CABULATOR is a unique combination of variable power soak, speaker cabinet simulator and D. I. box. As a direct descendant of the Transducer it is perfectly suited for all live and studio applications. With the CABULATOR a fully torqued amp can always be played without necessarily being loud. Full analog design guarantees authentic sounds for direct DAW recording or to rely on a hum-free connection for the live mix – provided in recording signal quality. The fantastic CABULATOR comes in … well, May!
• Analog Code® Bundle 1 — On the software side of our product range we packed the first bundle of Analog Code® plug-ins. Transient Designer®, TwinTube Processor, Bass Ranger, Vox Ranger and Full Ranger are now available in a favorable package for MAC and PC as well as all major formats (TDM, RTAS, VST and AU). The Analog Code Bundle 1 is immediately available. Download files for trial or licensed installations here.

SPL has also released SPL Free Ranger, a free equalizer plug-in for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS). It offers 4 bands and 4 preset slots. A download link will be sent to the email address you provide here.

Visit SPL for more information.