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Avid has announced the release of the Fast Track C400 and Fast Track C600—, the next generation of the best-selling M-Audio® Fast Track line of USB interfaces.

Extending Avid’s legacy of providing best-in-class solutions for customers of all skill levels—from advanced professionals to students and beginners—the new Fast Track C-series delivers exceptional audio quality plus hands-on controls for a superior user experience. The interfaces are available bundled with studio-standard Pro Tools® MP software or as standalone units.

Sporting a new, desktop-friendly, ergonomic design, the new Fast Track C-series interfaces combine multiple solutions into one by incorporating a studio-quality audio interface, unique hands-on controls and an integrated monitor management system. The end result is a new generation of music creation solutions that empower musicians to deliver better quality recordings in less time.

Fast Track C400/C600 features

• All-new industrial design maximizes desktop space while providing hands-on access to key controls.
• An assignable Multi button delivers hands-on software control, enabling musicians to maintain the creative flow (Fast Track C600 also features re-assignable transport controls).
• Superior converters, redesigned analog signal paths and 24-bit/96 kHz audio fidelity ensure recordings will sound amazing.
• Intuitive monitor management system enables musicians to compare their mixes on multiple sets of studio monitors—confirming mixes translate well.
• Onboard MX Core DSP technology supplies reverb and delay on headphone outputs, inspiring great performances and delivering low-latency monitoring without taxing the host computer.
• Each interface is available as a bundle with industry-leading Pro Tools MP software, or standalone for use with other popular audio software.

Fast Track C400 and C600 are available now for $309.95 USD and $499.95 USD respectively (includes Pro Tools SE streamlined music creation software).
Pro Tools MP + Fast Track C400 is available for $499.95 USD. Pro Tools MP + Fast Track C600 is available for $699.95 USD.

More information: M-Audio / Fast Track C400/C600

Avid has introduced the M-Audio Keystation Mini 32, a 32-note ultra-portable keyboard controller.

The M-Audio® Keystation Mini 32 is the ideal choice for players on the go. Designed by the company that pioneered mobile music production, this ultra-portable keyboard delivers unmatched playability in its class.

Simply plug it into your computer or iPad^* and perform two-hand parts with 32 great-feeling, low-profile mini-keys. Customize the keyboard sensitivity to your playing style with highly musical velocity curves—including one specifically for drum programming.

Control your performance with four assignable controls, including a rotary knob. And easily play and write music using the included software. With USB bus power and plug-and-play^** functionality, Keystation Mini 32 is the easy way to create and perform on the go.

Keystation Mini 32 features

• 32 low-profile, velocity-sensitive mini-keys – great feel in an ultra-portable design.
• 4 assignable controls—three buttons and a knob – real-time control of your DAW and virtual instruments.
• Selectable velocity curves including one for drum programming – customize the keyboard to your playing style.
• Robust, high-quality build – withstands frequent, mobile use.
• USB bus-powered and class compliant – easy plug-and-play operation with your computer or iPad^*.

The M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 will be available this September for $99.95 USD MSRP.

More information: Avid / M-Audio Keystation Mini 32

^* iPad Camera Connection Kit required. Check your app to verify MIDI support.
^** Class-compliant, plug-and-play operation with Mac OS X and Windows 7, XP, and Vista operating systems.

Avid has announced promotions for a wide range of studio products.

There’s never been a better time to pick up studio and stage gear from Avid.

Effective immediately, Avid is rolling out a variety of specials and price reductions across our product lines.

Avid Promotions

• Buy a Pro Tools or Pro Tools MP bundle, get award-winning drums, keys, and guitar amp plug-ins at no extra charge – When customers purchase and register any Pro Tools + Mbox® family or Pro Tools MP + M-Audio® interface bundle^*, they’ll receive a promo code to download three award-winning plug-ins—Eleven® LE, Strike®, and Velvet®—at no additional charge^**. Valued at approximately $950 USD, this collection delivers ultra-realistic guitar amp emulations trusted by world-class guitarists, the ultimate virtual drummer instrument, and stunningly faithful emulations of popular electric pianos.
• Upgrade from any single Avid virtual instrument^{^} to the Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack^** and save – Want even more great instrument sounds? For a limited time, customers who purchase a single Avid virtual instrument can upgrade to the complete Pro Tools® Instrument Expansion Pack—featuring the Structure® sampler workstation, Transfuser® groove creator, and Hybrid™ synthesizer—for an extra-low price.
• Get incredible savings on PA speakers and recording systems – Customers save up to 25% on all GSR PA speakers—and enjoy special promotional pricing^** when they buy multiple GSR models at once.

More information: Avid / M-Audio

^* Includes Pro Tools MP + MobilePre, Pro Tools MP + Fast Track Pro, Pro Tools MP + Fast Track Ultra, Pro Tools + Mbox Mini, Pro Tools + Mbox, and Pro Tools + Mbox Pro; Avid hardware bundles containing Pro Tools SE or Pro Tools LE software do not qualify for this promotion.
^** Offer valid from August 12, 2011 – December 31, 2011.
^{^} Includes Strike, Structure, Transfuser, Velvet, and Hybrid.

Avid has announced the availability of Pro Tools MP 9, the latest version of the award-winning Pro Tools software, which enables M-Audio® hardware enthusiasts to harness professional-quality recording, editing, and mixing features in their home or project studios.

Pro Tools MP 9 leverages the same core functionality found in Avid’s Pro Tools software, the top choice for music and audio professionals. New Pro Tools MP 9 features include Automatic Delay Compensation for great-sounding, phase-accurate mixes; and MP3 export capability, which enables users to easily share their creations with the world. Avid’s Pro Tools MP 9 software will be offered standalone for use with select M-Audio interfaces, as well as in all-new, value-packed bundles with the M-Audio MobilePre, Fast Track® Pro or Fast Track Ultra interfaces, providing the essential tools that customers need to create professional-quality music.

Specifically designed to work with select Avid’s M-Audio audio interfaces, Pro Tools MP 9 delivers a professional, stable platform intended for personal studio and mobile music creation.

Pro Tools MP 9 features

• Studio-standard composing, recording, MIDI sequencing, editing, and mixing features.
• Support for a wide variety of M-Audio hardware interfaces, providing robust, complete solutions that are easy to set up and use.
• 48 simultaneous 24-bit mono or stereo tracks and up to 96 kHz fidelity, enabling rich, layered productions
• Over 70 virtual instruments and effects plug-ins for creating and polishing professional-sounding mixes.
• Automatic Delay Compensation and MP3 export, delivering the most requested Pro Tools updates to Pro Tools MP 9 users.
• Session compatibility with professional Pro Tools studios around the world, facilitating collaboration.

Pro Tools MP 9 is available to purchase for $299.95, and upgrades are available to existing Pro Tools M-Powered™ users for $199.95. Pricing for Pro Tools MP 9 bundles begins at $329.95 for Pro Tools MP 9 + MobilePre, $399.95 for Pro Tools MP 9 + Fast Track Pro and $549.95 for Pro Tools + Fast Track Ultra. All prices USMSRP. All options now available worldwide.

More information: Avid / Pro Tools MP 9

Avid has announced the availability of Pro Tools MP 9, the latest version of the award-winning Pro Tools software, which enables M-Audio hardware enthusiasts to harness professional-quality recording, editing, and mixing features in their home or project studios. Avid also announced all-new bundles that combine Pro Tools MP 9 software with select M-Audio interfaces to deliver industry-leading music creation solutions at an extraordinary value.

Pro Tools MP 9 leverages the same core functionality found in Avid’s Pro Tools software, the top choice for music and audio professionals. New Pro Tools MP 9 features include Automatic Delay Compensation for great-sounding, phase-accurate mixes; and MP3 export capability, which enables users to easily share their creations with the world. Avid’s Pro Tools MP 9 software will be offered standalone for use with select M-Audio interfaces, as well as in all-new, value-packed bundles with the M-Audio MobilePre, Fast Track® Pro or Fast Track Ultra interfaces, providing the essential tools that customers need to create professional-quality music.

Specifically designed to work with select Avid’s M-Audio audio interfaces, Pro Tools MP 9 delivers a professional, stable platform intended for personal studio and mobile music creation.

Pro Tools MP 9 features

• Studio-standard composing, recording, MIDI sequencing, editing, and mixing features
• Support for a wide variety of M-Audio hardware interfaces, providing robust, complete solutions that are easy to set up and use
• 48 simultaneous 24-bit mono or stereo tracks and up to 96 kHz fidelity, enabling rich, layered productions
• Over 70 virtual instruments and effects plug-ins for creating and polishing professional-sounding mixes
• Automatic Delay Compensation and MP3 export, delivering the most requested Pro Tools updates to Pro Tools MP 9 users
• Session compatibility with professional Pro Tools studios around the world, facilitating collaboration

Pricing for Pro Tools MP 9 is $299.95 USD, and upgrades are available to existing Pro Tools M-Powered users for $199.95 USD. Pricing for Pro Tools MP 9 bundles begins at $329.95 USD for Pro Tools MP 9 + MobilePre, $399.95 USD for Pro Tools MP 9 + Fast Track Pro and $549.95 USD for Pro Tools + Fast Track Ultra. All prices USMSRP. All options will be available worldwide on May 16, 2011.

More information: Avid / Pro Tools MP 9

M-Audio is now shipping the Venom, its new 12-voice virtual analog synthesizer.

The M-Audio Venom 49-key synthesizer combines the character of classic analog synths with modern digital processing to deliver an aggressive, infectious new sound. Whet your appetite with the included presets, then sink your teeth into creating original sounds—from atmospheric and subtle, to angry and downright nasty. Easily tweak parameters from the intuitive top-panel interface, or explore endless sound design and configuration possibilities with the included software editor. Perform bass lines, leads, and more with a full-size keyboard designed to satisfy serious players. You can even use Venom as an audio interface with Pro Tools M-Powered* and other music software—forming a powerful production machine to take your music in dangerous new directions.

Venom features

• 49-key, full-size, synth-action keyboard
• 12-voice polyphony, each voice including:
  • 3 oscillators with 41 waveforms and 53 drum sounds sampled from vintage analog synths, FM digital synths, and drum machines
  • pulse-width modulation, sync, FM, and ring modulation
  • resonant multimode filter with tube saturation limiting
    • 12 dB/octave (2-pole) low pass
    • 12 dB/octave (2-pole) band pass
    • 12 dB/octave (2-pole) high pass
    • 24 dB/octave (4-pole) low pass
    • 24 dB/octave (4-pole) band pass
    • 24 dB/octave (4-pole) high pass
  • 3 LFOs with selectable sample-and-hold
  • 3 AHDSR envelopes
  • 16 modulation routes
• 4-part multitimbral operation with independent MIDI-syncable phrase sequencers
• 512 onboard Single patches
• 256 onboard Multi (layered) patches
• 2 global bus effects
  • Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser
• 1 insert effect per multitimbral part (4 total)
  • Compression, EQ, Distortion, Bit Reduction, Decimation
• classic arpeggiator with up, down, and alternating patterns
• tap-tempo and manual BPM control from top panel
• built-in USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface (USB 1.1 backward compatible)
  • 2 x 2 24-bit, 44.1 kHz operation
  • mic, instrument, and stereo line level inputs route to DAW
  • synth sounds route to DAW
  • DAW audio output mixes into main outputs
  • stereo main audio outputs (1/4″ TS)
  • stereo headphone output (1/4″ TRS)
  • master volume knob; instrument and mic gain knobs
  • MIDI In and MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
• large custom LCD
• 4 rotary encoders and 1 button for performance control and editing
• dual-function octave up/down and transpose controls
• assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• sustain (1/4″ TS) and expression (1/4″ TRS) pedal inputs
• included Vyzex Venom software editor
  • arrange sounds into banks, rename patches, and save backups
  • patch collider feature mashes up multiple patches to create new hybrid sounds
  • 16-cell modulation matrix offers comprehensive routing configurations

Venom is now available to purchase for $599.99 USD.

More information: M-Audio / Venom