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Image Line Software Releases FL Studio 8 

This version of the DAW features new plug-ins, an improved interface, a multilink MIDI learn system, and more....

eRacks Introduces eRacks/Studio 

eRacks Open Source Systems has announced eRacks/Studio, a Linux-based digital audio workstation....

SSL Ships Pro-Convert DAW Translation Software 

Solid State Logic is shipping Pro-Convert, a digital audio project translator application that allows users to move sessions from one digital audio workstation to another....

IK Multimedia Ships ARC System  

IK Multimedia is shipping the ARC System (Advanced Room Correction System)....

CME Controllers Offer Pro Tools and Sonar Support 

The UF Series controllers also offer built-in wireless USB for controlling DAW rigs. In addition to Pro Tools and Sonar, the VX and UF Series controllers are also compatible with other popular DAW platforms, such as Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, and Propellerhead Reason.?...

DIGIDESIGN 003 

By Nick Peck

Digidesign has released a successor to the Digi 002, its popular midrange Pro Tools LE system. Dubbed the 003, this system is more evolutionary than revolutionary,...

KORG MR-1 and MR-1000 (Bonus) 

By Geary Yelton

The Korg MR-1 and MR-1000 are two portable stereo recorders that handle a multitude of recording formats....

KORG MR-1 and MR-1000 

By Geary Yelton

With more portable stereo recorders available than ever, recordists have some tough choices to make. The past couple of years have seen hardware innovations...

CAKEWALK Sonar 6 Producer Edition (Win) 

By Allan Metts

Like clockwork, the fine folks at Cakewalk release a new and significant version of their flagship digital audio sequencer each year....

KORG D888 

By Mark Nelson

Korg’s D888 is an unassuming digital recorder designed to record eight tracks of audio from mics or line sources while feeding a front-of-house mixer. This eliminates the need for a splitter box—in fact, the D888 can even serve as your main mixer....

Digidesign Unveils 003 Family 

Digidesign's new 003 family—the 003 Factory, the 003 Rack, and the 003 Rack Factory—offers analog and digital I/O for Pro Tools, high-definition audio resolution, and much more....

Cakewalk Ships New Versions of Sonar Home Studio 6 and XL 

Cakewalk's new versions of Sonar Home Studio 6 and Sonar Home Studio 6 XL offer new features and tools....

Joining the Reel World 

By Eddie Ciletti

The best way to give your digitally recorded tracks an authentic analog tape vibe is by sending them through a reel-to-reel tape machine. For example,...

ELECTRO-HARMONIX 2880 Super Multitrack Looper 

By Orren Merton

A traditional 16-second digital delay line is at the heart of the Electro-Harmonix 2880 Super Multitrack Looper (see Fig. 1), but this device offers much...

EDIROL R-09 

By Rudy Trubitt with Bruce Koball

Edirol, a subsidiary of Roland, has several field recorders on the market, including the R-1, a stereo deck that's a bit smaller than a videocassette,...

Cakewalk's Many Updates 

This year, Cakewalk's NAMM presence revolved around its flagship DAW, Sonar, as well as a bunch of related updates. ...

MOTU UltraLite 

By Rusty Cutchin

The MOTU UltraLite is a half-rack-width, 24-bit, 96 kHz FireWire audio-and-MIDI interface. It's equipped with the company's CueMix DSP feature, which...

SONY PCM-D1 

By Rudy Trubitt with Bruce Koball

The Sony PCM-D1 sounds great, is intuitive to operate, and is the coolest-looking piece of gear I've seen in a long time. Although the price is not for...

Digidesign Announces the Mbox 2 Mini 

Digidesign has announced the Mbox 2 Mini ($329), a compact USB-powered Pro Tools LE system....

PRESONUS Inspire 1394 

By Rusty Cutchin

The PreSonus Inspire 1394 ($229.95) is a compact FireWire interface that offers such features as 24-bit, 96 kHz operation; up to four simultaneous inputs;...