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Roland has introduced Roland Wireless Connect, a new system that allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with the iPhone®.

Consisting of a wireless USB adapter and two new iOS apps, Roland Wireless Connect makes it easy for Roland users to enjoy their instruments with the popular mobile devices from Apple®.

With the Air Recorder app, audio can be recorded from a Roland synthesizer or V-Accordion® directly into the iPhone. Songs can be played from the iPhone and sent to the instrument, where users can jam along and record the result back in Air Recorder.

V-Drums® Friend Jam for iPhone is an iOS version of V-Drums® Friend Jam, the popular social practice tool for drummers. While the Mac/Windows version of V-Drums Friend Jam requires a USB or MIDI connection from a V-Drums sound module to a computer, Roland Wireless Connect provides a direct, convenient connection from the module to the iPhone. The app allows V-Drums users across the globe to interact with each other while improving their drumming skills with play-along audio songs and practice evaluation features.

The hardware portion of Roland Wireless Connect is a simple, compact wireless USB adapter WNA1100-RL (manufactured by NETGEAR® and distributed by Roland) that plugs into the USB port on a Roland instrument. In order for the mobile device to communicate with compatible musical instruments, you need a wireless LAN access point with internet connection.

Compatible instruments (with firmware update) include:

• Synthesizers: JUNO-Di / JUNO-Gi / JUPITER-80 / JUPITER-50 / Lucina® AX-09
• V-Drums Sound Modules: TD-30 / TD-15 / TD-11
• V-Accordions: FR-7x / FR-3x / FR-1x

Roland Wireless Connect, Air Recorder, and V-Drums Friend Jam for iPhone will be available in late spring.

More information: Roland / Wireless Connect

Rishabh Rajan has released Grainstretch, a free granular audio app for Mac.

A granular audio manipulation program that also has a modulation section and a built-in recorder.

Grainstretch for Mac is a free download at http://tinyurl.com/7w2dtdc

More information: Rishabn Rajan

DDMF has updated its plug-in chainer Metaplugin to version 2.1, released Virtual Audio Recorder and a plug-in version of ChordDetector.

DDMF has released version 2.2 of the plugin chainer ‘Metaplugin’, now with a separate synth version to build not only metaeffects, but also metainstruments (now also with a 64 bit version for Mac, VST/AU).

Also, a plugin version of the previously standalone app ‘ChordDetector’ is now available for both Windows VST and Mac VST/AU (32/64 bit).

Finally, Virtual Audio Recorder has been released, which is a spin-off of Virtual Audio Stream and specifically designed to record Windows audio streams (the “stereo mix”). This program is Windows only.

More information: DDMF

Roland has announced it is now shipping the R-26 Portable Recorder, a handheld device that provides up to six simultaneous channels of pro-quality audio recording to SD/SDHC media.

With two types of built-in stereo mics, XLR/TRS combo inputs, USB audio interface functionality, and much more, the compact R-26 is perfect for demanding applications such as solo and ensemble music recording, environmental sound capture, broadcasting, and audio/video production.

Designed from the ground up for superior sound quality and ease of use, the R-26 is filled with features that will satisfy both pros and hobbyists alike. For the ultimate mobile flexibility, the R-26 can be powered either with the included AC adaptor, four internal AA batteries, or an external battery.

Two stereo mic types — omnidirectional and XY — are integrated into the R-26’s stylish chassis, providing mic options to suit any style of audio recording. In addition, there are two XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom power for connecting external mics or line-level devices, plus a stereo mini-jack for a plug-in powered mic. The preamps for all mic channels are derived from the hi-res preamps found in Roland’s R-44 commercial field recorder.

Audio from the onboard mics and external inputs can be mixed internally in the R-26 and captured to a single stereo file, or can be recorded as three separate stereo files (six channels total) for mixing together later. Resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz are supported, and available file types include WAV and BWF. MP3 is supported as well, and the unit can record both WAV/BWF and MP3 formats simultaneously.

The R-26’s large touch screen provides detailed level metering and convenient fingertip control over most functions, and is equipped with a high-luminance backlight for perfect visibility in any situation. Hardware controls are ergonomically organized and clearly labeled, with large input level knobs for precise adjustments and dedicated buttons for often-used functions. The R-26 also features AUTO-SENS for setting input levels automatically, as well as onboard waveform editing.

USB 2.0 allows for both data transfer and audio interface functionality with Windows and Mac-based computers. Users can connect the R-26 and use its built-in mics and external inputs as a high-quality input device for their favorite audio recording software. Loop-back recording is also supported, allowing multimedia users to combine audio from the R-26’s mics with streaming audio from the PC. The R-26 comes with Cakewalk’s SONAR X1 LE, a professional Windows-based DAW for general audio production in addition to mixing and processing R-26 recordings.

With its rear-panel mount, the R-26 can be easily installed on any standard camera tripod stand, or on a mic stand with an optional adapter. An extensive line of accessories is available to compliment the R-26, including the OP-R26CW Cover/Windscreen and the CS-10EM Binaural Microphones/Earphones to name a few.

The R-26 Portable Recorder is available to purchase for MSRP $599 USD.

More information: Roland / R-26

Tek’it Audio has announced the released RECsoprano, a free soprano recorder plugin resulting from a collaboration between Tek’it Audio and Mihai Sorohan.

Released as a Christmas gift, RECsoprano add envelope control, choice between contemporary and classical instrument tunning, visualization of the fingering while you play, polyphonic voices and a polyphonic portamento to the soprano recorder instrument played and recorded by Mihai Sorohan.

Tek’it Audio RECsoprano

RECsoprano features

• Samples played and recorded by Mihai Sorohan.
• Recorded at 32 bit, 44.1KHz samplerate.
• Realtime fingerings visualisation.
• 3 tunning: Modern, Renaissance and Baroque.
• Polyphonic portamento.
• Monophonic and 8 voices polyphonic mode.
• Full MIDI automation support.
• Easy MIDI learn on all parameters.
• Preset manager, rename, copy, save, load…
• Undo your changes to initial preset value.
• One click preset randomize.

RECsoprano is available to download as a freeware VST instrument plug-in for Windows PC.

More information: Tek’it Audio / RECsoprano