The market for 500 Series units has exploded in the past few years, with many manufacturers adapting current models or designing new products for the compact, modular system.
The new Longboard 61 and Shortboard 49 are 61-note or 49-note USB/MIDI controller keyboards, respectively, combining high-end sounds with 128-voice polyphony and onboard effects.
A Public Disservice Announcement is Tommy Lee's first Methods of Mayhem album since 1999, and it will be released Sept. 21 on the Loud & Proud/Roadrunner imprint.
Welcome to the MixBooks electronic book series, where we will be providing concentrated, hands-on, tutorial information on all aspects of the recording process. Everything from Acoustics 101 and Studio Design to Recording Guitars and Advanced Mixing Techniques. One of the real benefits of an eBook format is that it allows for the inclusion of videoand rich media content, and ongoing updates to content as technologies and techniques change. Check 'em out!.
This new set of 32 KARMA-fied combis for the Korg M3 and Korg M50 is priced at $32, and includes grooves and sonic textures in a wide variety of styles.
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The Octa-Capture USB 2 audio interface is a 10-input/10-output device for computer-based multichannel audio production. Octa-Capture combines 24-bit/192kHz performance and proprietary preamp and streaming technology in a compact unit.
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MOTU is now shipping the MasterWorks
Collection, an advanced audio plug-in bundle for Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase,
and other Mac OS X hosts that support RTAS, Audio Units, and VST3
audio plug-ins....
Muse Research just reduced the U.S. pricing for the entire line of Receptor 2 hardware plug-in players. Effective immediately, the Receptor 2 will sell for $1,599, the Receptor 2 Pro for $1,999 and the Receptor 2 Pro Max for $2,499. Users can purchase any of these models and other accompanying options through the Receptor resource site or through authorized Muse Research dealers.
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This new series of style-based full-length drum backing tracks are performed by top studio drummers. Unlike loops, DrummerTracks are full song drum tracks recorded in world-class studios by Sonic Reality, and designed for use as play-along tracks for the AmpliTube range of software and mobile apps.
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With the right tools, you can make tracking, overdub and mix workflow mimic that of a large pro studio, even on a tight budget. Mix technical editor Kevin Becka will track a song—start to finish—using an Onyx 1640i and Pro Tools M-Powered on a MacBook Pro. Becka will break down the recording process, from mic choices and setup on drums, guitar, bass, piano and vocals, all the way through to the mix. If you’re looking to tune up your music production skills, come join us for this special webcast. Mackie will give away one Onyx 1640i following the webinar on September 30—so be sure to register!
EM and Discmakers have joined forces to create the third volume in their Personal Studio Series. Find out how to make your music work for you. Learn more and order here
Tommy Lee talks about recording his new Methods of Mayhem album, A Public Disservice Announcement, and how tracks from an online collaboration with the public were incorporated into the final mixes. Go
