Roland has announced the STUDIO-CAPTURE USB 2.0 audio interface, the new flagship of the acclaimed CAPTURE family of computer-based recording interfaces.
Featuring pro-level performance, generous I/O that includes 12 premium-grade mic preamps, and a flexible, mobile design that’s equally at home in the studio or on the road, STUDIO-CAPTURE sets an all-new standard in USB audio interfaces.
STUDIO-CAPTURE offers a powerful, versatile solution for today’s musicians, composers, and recording engineers. It delivers quality equivalent to dedicated rackmount audio interfaces costing much more, all in a compact, go-everywhere package that’s ideal for traveling production, tabletop use in home studios, or permanent installation in commercial recording facilities.
Roland Studio-Capture 16×10 interface with 12 premium mic preamps.
STUDIO-CAPTURE features
High-performance USB 2.0 audio interface for studio and mobile production.
16 audio inputs and 10 audio outputs, including 12 premium mic preamps (VS PREAMP).
VS STREAMING delivers ultra-stable, low-latency driver performance for Windows and Mac.
AUTO-SENS intelligently sets optimal input levels for all preamps.
Individual input/output meters and input channel buttons.
Four independent, software-controlled monitor mixes.
XLR monitor out, direct monitor, and dual headphone outputs with independent front-panel level knobs.
Coaxial digital I/O; MIDI I/O with FPT.
Expand your I/O by using two STUDIO-CAPTUREs together, both controlled with a single driver.
Roland has introduced the DUO-CAPTURE mk2 USB audio interface, an updated version of the popular DUO-CAPTURE.
Offering the same great features as its predecessor, the DUO-CAPTURE mk2 can now be used as an audio interface for the Apple iPad in addition to Windows and Mac computers.
Compact and portable, the DUO-CAPTURE mk2 is a bus-powered USB audio interface designed for musicians and engineers that record on the go with a laptop computer or iPad. It features a 1/4-inch Mic/Guitar input with an impedance selector, plus an 1/8-inch input for connecting stereo devices.
DUO-CAPTURE mk2 features
Small, convenient audio interface for mobile musicians.
Compatible with Mac and PC; iPad compatibility via Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit.
1/4-inch MIC/GUITAR input with Hi-Z switch for connecting a guitar directly.
1/8-inch stereo input; 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch dual headphone outputs.
Time+Space has announced that the ESI MAYA44 USB+ audio interface is now available to purchase.
The ESI MAYA44 USB+ is a perfect solution for home recording and, with a width of just 12cm, is also ideal for mobile live and recording applications.
Besides standard recording and playback functionality, MAYA44 USB+ provides everything that is needed for professional music production. In its compact case measuring 12 x 7 x 2 cm, MAYA44 USB+ provides 4 analog input and 4 analog output channels with RCA connectors and a combined optical S/PDIF digital output / stereo headphone output. The headphone output provides a separate stereo output signal, making it perfect for DJs.
With support for ASIO 2.0, CoreAudio and MME / WDM, MAYA44 USB is compatible with all major music and DJ applications like Cubase, Logic, Sonar, Reason, Reaktor, MixVibes, Traktor DJ Studio, BPM Studio and much more.
MAYA44 USB+ comes bundled with a license of Deckadance LE from Image Line Software, a powerful DJ software that was written by DJs for DJs.
The MAYA44 USB+ is available from Time+Space at RRP £82.95 GBP.
IK Multimedia is pleased to offer mobile users 40% off AmpliTube Slash for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad for a limited time. This is your chance to get the Apocalyptic Tone of Slash on your iPhone and iPad at a great price. From now until December 13th, 2012 you can get AmpliTube Slash for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad for only $8.99/€7,99 each on the App Store. That’s 40% off the normal price of $14.99/€13,99!
Now you can play through a rock icon’s pedals and amplifiers, all from the convenience of your iPhone or iPad. AmpliTube Slash features models of all the legendary signature gear used by Slash in the studio and in his live performances. You can rock models of the legendary Marshall® JCM Slash Edition Silver Jubilee, the Marshall® AFD100, 6 Slash’s signature guitar pedals, and play along with Slash’s extensive discography or any music from your music library.
Use IK’s AmpliTube iRig or iRig STOMP mobile interfaces to connect your guitar, bass or keyboard to your mobile device and you are ready to rock! You can also use the iRig Mic to process and record vocals and acoustic instruments with this powerful mobile suite.
Keith McMillen Instruments has announced the QuNeo Rogue, a new wireless connectivity and battery accessory for the QuNeo controller.
KMI has announced today it’s newest product—QuNeo Rogue, an integrated wireless connectivity and battery accessory for KMI’s QuNeo pad controller. Giving artists unprecedented freedom, now anyone with a QuNeo can use Rogue to get out from behind their gear and into the spotlight.
“QuNeo is already a game changer, and the thought of going wireless with it is making my brain explode,” said musician and composer, Thavius Beck.
QuNeo Rogue features
Attaches to any QuNeo
Range: 60 meters
Power: 6-8 hours
The QuNeo Rogue will be available soon, with an expected price of about $395 USD.
Intua has released version 2.4 of the BeatMaker music app for iOS.
Combining music production tools that were behind the success of countless artists, BeatMaker 2 is a powerful, easy-to-use composition interface for amateurs and professionals alike.
Changes in BeatMaker v2.4
Stereo bus recording on audio tracks.
Four audio sends available per mixer tracks.
New 6-band parametric equalizer (LPF, low shelf, band-pass, peak, notch, high shelf, HPF).
New side-chain option in compressor effect.
Double-tapping track handles in sequencer brings instrument/audio track configuration.
iPhone 5 compatibility.
UI and engine improvements.
Time-stretch and pitch-shift quality/settings have been improved.
Ability to zoom vertically in the sequencer.
Faster graphic rendering on iPad 3 with iOS 6.x installed.
Improve virtual MIDI.
Updated Dropbox SDK to 1.3.2.
Fix a bug in empty keyboard sampler when LFO settings were changed.
Dropbox will now work when background mode is disabled.
Fix file transfer lock issue on iOS 6.
Fix handling of incoming “packed” MIDI data (Genome MIDI sequencer, etc.)
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