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Cakewalk has announced the SONAR V-Studio 100, a portable music production studio that lets you create, record, produce and perform music with or without a computer.

SONAR V-Studio 100 elegantly combines the most essential tools needed by today’s modern music producers and performing musicians in a compact and affordable package.

SONAR V-Studio 100 features

• High Speed USB 2.0 Audio Interface
  • 8 in + mix/6 out.
  • 24-bit/96 kHz quality.
  • Two XLR Mic Preamps with phantom power and input sensitivity.
  • Two ¼” TRS inputs.
  • Hi-Z ¼” Guitar Input.
  • USB 2.0.
  • MAC/PC compatible with ASIO, WDM, WASAPI and Core Audio support.
  • Works with SONAR, Ableton Live, Cubase, and more.
• Universal DAW Controller
  • Use with any DAW through Mackie Control.
  • 100 mm motorized, touch-sensitive fader.
  • 5 rotary encoders, 11 buttons, and transport control.
  • Advanced control of SONAR through Active Controller Technology.
  • Dynamic LCD display.
  • Programmable footswitch.
• Personal Digital Mixer
  • Ideal for mixing small bands, solo musicians, DJs, home studios.
  • 8 input, 6 output plus headphones.
  • 4 types of reverb.
  • 6 channels of EQ with LCD plot.
  • 6 channels of Compression with threshold and compression meter.
  • Meter & FX Display on LCD.
• SD WAV Recorder
  • Record away from your computer.
  • 2 channel wave recording and playback.
  • Capture rehearsals and live performances or play along to backing tracks.
  • Play backing tracks and record your mix simultaneously.
  • Easily transfer audio to and from any computer via USB.
  • Built-in metronome.
  • Dedicated WAV playback volume control.
• VS Production Pack suite of virtual instruments and effects (Mac/Win)
  • Phenomenal suite of 4 effects and 6 instruments for Mac and Windows: VX-64 Vocal Strip, Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 LE, Boost 11 Peak Limiter, Channel Tools, Dimension LE, Rapture LE, Studio Instruments Bass, Studio Instruments Drums, Studio Instruments Electric Piano, Studio Instruments Strings.
• SONAR VS digital audio workstation (Win)
  • Record, edit, mix and share your songs.
  • 64 audio and unlimited MIDI tracks.
  • 5 included virtual instruments and genuine Roland® sounds.
  • Create backing tracks easily with new Loop Explorer and included content.
  • 12 studio-quality FX including Reverb, Delay, and more.
  • Mix like a pro using Console view.
  • Share your music on CD or web.

SONAR V-Studio 100 will be available in June 2009.

Visit the SONAR V-Studio website for more information.

9 Soundware has released Mixer Feedback, the third and final release in a series of sample packs featuring DJ Shiftee, the winner of the 2007 DMC World Championships.

These loops showcase DJ Shiftee’s innovative techniques, in which he uses nothing but a mixer to create an astonishing variety of textures. By manipulating a feedback loop with the mixer’s onboard controls, he performs phrases ranging from simple feedback rhythms to blistering walls of noises and bassline-like phrases. The ingenuity behind the unique performance is simply extraordinary and gives new meaning to the phrase ”mixer as a musical instrument”. Created in the spirit of experimental music traditions with the artistry of a world class DJ, these unusual samples would surely make for interesting additions to loop libraries in need of something different.

Mixer Feedback features

• 131 loops (1 to 4 bars in length).
• Loop tempos: 70, 80,90, 100, 110, 120, 130 and 140 BPM.
• 212 MB download contains files in WAV format (24-bit/44.1 kHz).

Mixer Feedback is available for $29.99 USD.

Visit 9 Soundware for more information.

Numark has announced the release of the PRO SMX, a DJ battle mixer designed to the exact specifications of the world-famous DMC champion French DJ team, Birdy Nam Nam.

DMC and ITF champions, Birdy Nam Nam came to Numark and asked us to build the world’s best battle mixer based on their input,” said Chris Roman, Product Development Manager, Numark. “PRO SMX is built like a tank. It feels great and has all of the capabilities that these best-of-the-best professional DJs asked us to include… and then some!

PRO SMX features

• Fully analog audio signal path with no A-D or D-A conversion.
• PRO X FADE crossfader has adjustable end points and torque.
• Pre/Post effects send and return.
• Three inputs per channel including balanced 1/4″.
• Three-band EQ per channel, switchable between +/-12 dB (EQ) and +12/-INF dB (kill).
• Crossfader and line fader-reverse switches.
• Adjustable fader slope for each side of the crossfader and each line fader.
• XLR and RCA master outputs.
• Session input with volume control.
• Gold-plated rear connectors.
• Rugged, thick, heavy metal construction.

Numark’s PRO SMX is available now from DJ and Pro Audio retailers at an MSRP of $799.99 USD.

Visit Numark for more information.

Pethu has released Maxim 16-2EQ Mixer, a freeware VST effect plug-in for Windows PC.

From the manual:

The Maxim 16-2EQ is a 16+2 channel stereo mixer, meant to be used in modular VST host environments like EnergyXT, SynthEdit and others, and was specifically designed for those who want a classic mixer solution for the Tracktion line of sequencers.

Maxim 16-2EQ Mixer features

• Basic Channel Strips with Input Indicator Light, S1 And S2 Send Level Knobs, Pan Slider, Volume Fader, Meters, Mute & Solo Buttons and Text Labels.
• Channel Strip EQ Sections with Low Cut Filter and a 1-Band Parametric EQ.
• Send Return Channels, like the normal channel strips but no effect sends, no pan slider and return channels operate on their on “solo exclusive” group.
• Master Channel to control the overall output level (includes Mute button).

Visit Pethu for more information.

Create Digital Music recently posted about aurora, an open source hardware mixer.

From the aurora website:

aurora is a usb powered multichannel mixer in a typical dj form factor. the device features two linear channel faders, a single a/b crossfader and eight backlit buttons. twenty four backlit knobs allow you to control effects. aurora, unlike most midi controllers, enhances performances with controllable ambient lighting. aurora easily integrates with your favorite midi compatible software.

Sounds cool? Well it certainly looks cool!

aurora mixer controller – click image to see the Flickr set

aurora is an open source project which means that the guys who came up with it are sharing every bit of information you need to build one yourself.

the intent of publishing the files is to generate interest in the community, not to make you rich. we are interested in seeing how you use aurora, feel free to post any mods in the forum.

And if you’re not the DIY type person, you can soon purchase an assembled mixer as well. Just make sure you sign up for their mailing list.

Check the aurora website for more information.