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Akai Professional has announced the MAX25 USB/MIDI/CV keyboard controller and MPX8, a standalone SD sample launcher with MPC pads.

MPX8 is one of Akai Professional’s most innovative pad instruments yet. Using a standard SD card, users can load virtually any sample onto MPX8 and then assign it to any of the unit’s eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads. MPX8 also comes with a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production. Its bright blue backlit display and intuitive interface make for easy operation in any amount of light. A 1/8-inch headphone output, two balanced 1/4-inch outputs, and five-pin MIDI and USB MIDI inputs and outputs are onboard.

“With MPX8, we’re giving musicians a quick and convenient way to have one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops,” said Dan Gill, Akai Professional Product Manager. MPX8 comes with a drag-and-drop sample editor for Mac® and PC for easy sample conversion. Users can also save sample sets together as kits for easy recall and even tune and add reverb to samples.

MPX8 features

• Add sound samples via standard SD card (sold separately).
• 8 velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads.
• Drag-and-drop sample editor for Mac and PC included.
• Built-in library of popular sounds, samples, and bumps.
• Tune, add reverb, save sample sets for easy recall.
• USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs.
• 1/8” headphone output and balanced 1/4” outputs.

Akai Professional will also exhibit MAX25, a compact version of the innovative MAX49 USB/MIDI/CV keyboard controller that was released in 2012.

MAX25 has all of the same cutting-edge features as MAX49, including CV/Gate output, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, a built-in step sequencer, expanded arpeggiator, and revolutionary LED touch faders for gradual or instant parameter value changes. The difference between MAX49 and MAX25 only lies in the number of onboard controls. Where MAX49 has 49 keys, 8 faders, and 12 pads, MAX25 has 25, 4, and 8, respectively. Like MAX49, MAX25 will come with AkaiConnect automatic-mapping software and Mackie Control® and HUI® modes for instant compatibility with many DAWs. “This is a controller that’s made to be in front of a crowd,” said Gill. “It’s everything people love about MAX49 but in a compact package that will fit perfectly in front of a laptop on stage.”

MAX25 features

• 25 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 4 LED touch faders.
• Included AkaiConnect software automatically maps to VSTs.
• 8 MPC pads, MPC Note Repeat, and MPC Swing.
• 4 pad banks, 4 fader banks: 64 assignable pads, faders, and buttons.
• Step sequencer and expanded arpeggiator.
• CV & Gate outputs (1V/Oct), Mackie Control® and HUI® modes.

Akai Professional will unveil MPX8 and MAX25 at Booth 6700 at the 2013 NAMM show, January 24-27 in Anaheim, California.

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Morevox has announced a limited time NAMM promotion, offering its bundles at a 40% discount.

Will you attend to the incoming Namm Show (Anaheim – CA 24|27 Jan)?

Stop at the Wavemachine Labs booth (#6907) and take a listen to the latest AURIA and DRUMAGOG5 libraries!

Until January 27th, you can get 40% off Morevox bundles. Use coupon code NAMM2013 at checkout to take advantage of this offer.

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Sample Logic has announced a NAMM Special, offering a discount on all its products for a limited time.

While SAMPLE LOGIC gears up for NAMM, we are excited to offer you a 1-week special of 25% off ALL of our products storewide starting now!

At checkout use the coupon code SLNAMM25 to receive 25% off your entire purchase. This offer expires January 27th, 2013.

We are also proud to receive “9 out of 10″ stars for Cinematic Guitars 2 from this month’s issue of MusicTech Magazine.

Here is an excerpt from the raving review:

“Cinematic Guitars 2 is an exciting evolution of the Cinematic Guitars concept, complete with stings, impacts and loops that are perfect for contemporary film scoring.” – MusicTech Magazine January 2013

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Zynaptiq has announced version 1.6 of UNVEIL, the realtime de-reverberation and signal focusing plug-in.

This free update adds VST x64 support for Windows users, enables the Preview function for AudioSuite use of the AAX version, as well as several minor enhancements and fixes, and will be available February 15th, 2013. Zynaptiq will be showing the new version at the NAMM show in Anaheim, January 24th-27th, 2013, Hall A Booth #6224.

UNVEIL is a real-time, de-mixing based plug-in that allows attenuating or boosting reverb components within a mixed signal of any channel count, including mono sources. Additionally, UNVEIL allows bringing the key features of a recording into focus, or moving them to the background, by attenuating or boosting perceptionally less important signal components.

New in UNVEIL v1.6

• Now also supports 64bit operation as VST on Windows systems.
• For the AAX Plug-In, AudioSuite Preview functionality is now enabled for ProTools version 10.3.3 and above.
• The RTAS plug-in now supports EuCon in ProTools.
• Improved compatibility with Apple Final Cut Pro X.
• Mac: Authorization now valid system-wide.
• Mac: Authorizer app now launches on install.
• Increased time-out and removed nag screens for the free trial version.

UNVEIL is available to purchase for 399 USD/EUR (prices in EUR inclusive of 19% VAT). The free UNVEIL v1.6 update will be available from Zynaptiq February 15th, 2013.

More information: Zynaptiq / UNVEIL

Kemper Amps has announced its Profiler PowerHead and Profiler Rack guitar amplifier systems.

The Kemper Profiler enables you to do what generations of guitar players have been waiting for: to capture the soul of all your amps (and so many more) inside a lunchbox-sized amplifier.

Today Kemper Amps, the makers of the highly acclaimed and award winning Kemper Profiler announce the new Kemper Profiler PowerHead. The Kemper Profiler PowerHead will be shown for the first time at the NAMM Show 2013, January 24th in Anaheim, California at booth 6100 in Hall A.

The Kemper Profiler PowerHead adds a built in 600 Watt power amp to the Kemper Profiler concept and turns the former recording solution into the most versatile guitar amplification system ever. Utilizing the Kemper CabDriver mode, guitarists now have the choice of playing through regular guitar cabinets or full range monitor systems. This makes the Kemper Profiler PowerHead the complete solution for the studio, the rehearsal room and the stage.

The Kemper Profiler PowerHead will be available some time after NAMM and retails for 2100 EUR / $2730 USD. Owners of the original Kemper Profiler will be able to purchase the Amp Upgrade for a price TBA.

Kemper Amps has also announced the new Kemper Profiler Rack, which is also available in a PowerRack version with the built in 600 Watt power amp.

The Kemper Profiler in a rack, optionally with a 600 watt power amp in the PowerRack edition.

One year after the arrival of the Kemper Profiler concept to the market, it has found its place on all levels guitar players usually operate: at home, in the rehearsal room, the recording studio and on stage, even arenas.

Featuring a user interface nearly identical to the lunchbox version, the Kemper Profiler Rack is just as easy to operate. The layout is highly intuitive and already familiar to users of more traditional amps. The most important parameters, such as gain, tonestack and volume, are directly accessible. There are even dedicated knobs to control the reverb and delay from the front panel.

The Kemper Profiler Rack and PowerRack will also be available some time after NAMM, retailing for 1550 EUR / $2025 USD and 2100 EUR / $2730 USD respectively.

More information: Kemper Amps

Holophone, the world’s foremost innovator in multi-channel surround microphone technology, has unveiled two more single-channel microphones set to debut at the upcoming NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.

Holophone’s Big O omnidirectional mic and C+ cardioid mic join the company’s recently announced Super C supercardioid condenser, forming a trio of ultra high quality, customizable microphones designed for the most critical live, recording, and broadcast applications. As Holophone founder and President Michael Godfrey explains, these new mics are anything but ordinary.

“The microphone market is overrun with boring, unimaginative mics that have nothing new to offer in terms of styling or sonic performance,” says Godfrey. “Simply put, we believe it’s time for something new and completely different, and we’re issuing a wake-up call to the pro audio industry.”

Holophone’s Big O is a full-frequency, 20Hz-20kHz omnidirectional mic designed to take center stage, with an articulate and natural tone, minimal proximity effect, and a cool, eye-catching look. Available in matched pairs, the Big O is ideal for drum overheads, acoustic guitars, large vocal groups and choirs.

The C+ is a true cardioid condenser that combines excellent feedback rejection with a warm, articulate tone. With its raw, ballsy sound and fat bottom end, the C+ features a rugged metal exterior and classic design that looks great on a stand or in the hand.

All three new Holophone mics are designed with the same proprietary technology employed in Holophone’s highly acclaimed surround microphones, including the award-winning H2-PRO®, the world-class standard for concert sound, broadcast, film, and music recording. All mics feature ultra-low handling noise, internal pop filters, and comfortable ergonomic design.

“We’ve designed these new microphones to be more than just the best sounding mics you’ll ever use,” comments Holophone CEO Jonathan Godfrey. “They’re also designed to enhance your stage and give your performance that extra edge. Finally, the microphone can claim its rightful place as an instrument in its own right. You wouldn’t hide your guitar, so why hide your mic?”

See Holophone’s complete line of new microphones and wireless systems at Booth 5399 in Hall B at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California January 24-27, 2013.

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