APOGEE SYMPHONY 64 PCIE CARD
Symphony 64 is a 64-channel, 24-bit/192kHz PCI Express card made to interface Apogee’s X-Series and Rosetta Series converters directly to Apple’s Mac Pro. Symphony 64 features extended audio routing with VBus and SBus technology. VBus lets users route demanding, stand-alone software instruments directly between Core Audio–based applications instead of running them as plug-ins. Symphony’s SBus doubles the DSP power of the Symphony System by facilitating the communication of digital audio between Symphony-equipped Macs with a single cable. Booth #6320, Hall A
www.apogeedigital.com

BIAS PEAK PRO XT 6
The most comprehensive stereo audio production and mastering tool available for the Mac. Take your audio editing tools to the next level with Peak Pro XT 6. This extended technology bundle includes Peak Pro 6—he industry-standard stereo audio editing, processing, mastering and delivery application for the Mac—and the highly acclaimed SoundSoap and SoundSoap Pro restoration plug-ins, and the Master Perfection Suite. Booth #6424, Hall A
www.bias-inc.com

BIG FISH AUDIO DIRTY SOUTH 2
Big Fish Audio lets the crunk juice flow once again with Off the Hook Dirty South 2. After breaking new ground with Volume one, Dirty South 2 comes back strong with a fresh new collection of authentic Southern hip-hop flava. This fluid mix of crunk-style hip-hop hits you right in the face with the sounds you need to get it done. The construction kits are packed with drums and beats, synths, piano, bass, guitars, Rhodes, strings, percussion and a whole lot more. In the styles of Lil’ Wayne, Young Jeezy, TI, Young Joc and more, this Off the Hook set takes Dirty South to a whole new level. Booth #6510, Hall A
www.bigfishaudio.com

CAKEWALK SONAR 8 PRODUCER EDITION
SONAR 8 Producer offers an upgraded Loop Explorer 2 view; dedicated instrument tracks optimized for mono/stereo virtual synths; Send Assign Assistant (wizard); numerous audio engine optimizations; transport, control surface, routing and editing refinements; workflow enhancements; and QuickTime 7 import/export. New instruments include Beatscape loop performance, Dimension Pro 1.2 and TruePianos' Amber Module. New effects include the TL-64 tube leveler, TS-64 transient shaper, Channel Tools stereo-enhancement plug-in and Native Instruments' Guitar Rig 3 LE. Booth #6800, Hall A
www.cakewalk.com

CENTRANCE AXEPORT PRO
AxePort Pro is a USB direct box for electric guitar or bass that creates a recording studio with your computer wherever you are—at home, on the tour bus or at your hotel. With AxePort Pro, you can quickly record an idea, jam with an amp or practice silently with headphones. AxePort Pro features 24-bit/96kHz performance, loud headphone output and a software-controlled wet/dry mix that allows you to hear zero-latency monitoring (dry), your plug-ins/effects (wet) or a mix of both.
www.centrance.com

DIGIDESIGN PRO TOOLS 8
Pro Tools 8 (which includes Pro Tools HD, Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools M-Powered) has been completely updated with a new user interface, dozens of new bundled plug-ins (including five new virtual instruments and 20 effects), fully integrated MIDI and score editors, and expanded editing features. The user interface is enhanced with a more modern color palette and higher-contrast text and graphics, yet the key functions users rely on are still right where they should be, while enhancements—such as dockable Editor windows and a configurable Edit window toolbar—make it easier to navigate than ever. Pro Tools 8 software is offered for Windows Vista (32-bit Business or Ultimate), Windows XP and Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard)–based Pro Tools HD, Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools M-Powered systems. Booth #6606, Hall A
www.digidesign.com

FIVE12 NUMEROLOGY
Numerology is a modular music sequencing and audio plug-in environment. It uses an innovative approach to electronic-music composition based on the techniques of step sequencing and pattern sequencing, augmented by a modular environment that encourages improvisation and experimentation.
www.five12.com

FOCUSRITE LIQUID SAFFIRE 56
The new flagship 2U multichannel FireWire I/O features Liquid technology combined with the Saffire PRO interface to deliver a host of preamp flavors, seamless software integration and routing flexibility. Two of Liquid Saffire 56’s eight preamps provide a choice of 10 different preamp emulations. Models are based on the Neve 1073, Pultec MB-1, Telefunken V72 and more. A harmonics dial on each Liquid preamp lets users compensate for variance in vintage originals of the same model or to add levels of 2nd, 3rd and 5th-harmonic distortion to shape the preamps’ performance creatively. I/O options include 10 analog outputs, 16 channels of ADAT I/O, stereo S/PDIF or AES I/O (on RCA phono), MIDI I/O and two virtual loopback inputs for routing digital audio between software applications. Booth #6474, Hall A
www.focusrite.com

G-TECHNOLOGY G-DRIVE MINI SSD
G-DRIVE mini SSD is the most rugged and durable external disk drive on the market. A high-performance, plug-and-play storage device, the system features a high-speed triple interface (FW400/800 and USB 2) and is ideal for extreme users who capture, offload and edit digital content on set or in remote environments. Because the drive has no moving parts, it can withstand extreme shock up to 1,500Gs and can endure higher altitudes, vibration and temperatures when compared to traditional hard drive–based solutions. Leveraging inherent SDD benefits, G-DRIVE mini SSD also provides higher data transfer rates, lower seek times, uses less power, runs cooler and offers virtually silent operation.
www.g-technology.com

GEMINI GROOVE DJ SOFTWARE
Groove is the new complete, easy-to-use and reliable professional mixing software that offers the total live performance at the most affordable price. Groove lets users easily mix, organize and navigate through MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and WAV files to create the ultimate playlists, technical mixes and flexible background music. Along with great visual representation, Groove provides an integrated mixer, features the pros need and adds a high-quality mix session recorder for recording your personalized mixes and Podcasts and broadcasting them to the world. Pre-mapped for standard QWERTY computer keyboard, as well as built- in support for e-mix MP1200, Behringer BCD3000, Hercules DJ Console RMX, Vestax VCM-100 and Vestax VCI-100 MIDI controllers. Booth #6966, Hall A
www.geminidj.com

IMAGE LINE SOFTWARE FL STUDIO 8FL
Studio 8 is the latest version of the popular digital audio workstation. It comes with more than 100 new developments including an improved user interface, updated sound engine, revised mixer, addition of event pattern clips to the playlist, new multi-link MIDI learn system, and a suite of new and updated plug-ins. The XXL and Producer Editions come with FL SynthMaker, an FL Studio native version of the popular plug-in development application, SynthMaker. Users can now create their own virtual instruments, effects and MIDI dashboards, use them in FL Studio and share them with other SynthMaker users without writing basic code. FL8 fits easily within your current workflow supporting VST/VSTi/VST2, DXi, DXi2, MP3, WAV, OGG, MIDI, ASIO, ASIO 2. It’s additionally supported through DirectWave Editor—Akai AKP (S5/6K,Z4,Z8), Battery (Version 1), MPC, Reason, Kurzweil, EXS24, Kontakt (Version 1/2), Recycle, SFZ+ and SoundFont2. Booth #7007, Arena
www.flstudio.com

LEXICON IONIX FW810S FIREWIRE INTERFACE
The IONIX FW810S steps out of the typical FireWire I/O box to offer integrated channel strip processing, dbx high-voltage mic pre’s and the new Pantheon II reverb plug-in. I/Os include two front 1/4-inch/XLR combo jacks for mic/line or instrument inputs; six rear mic/line combo inputs; eight analog TRS outs (7.1 surround-capable); stereo main outs; stereo S/PDIF digital I/O; MIDI I/O and headphone out. Operating up to 96k, the IONIX features dbx Type-IV conversion; a software mixer with dbx compressor, limiter, gate and EQ on each channel; the ability to save/load up to five monitor mixes; and output routing to incorporate external effects gear. Also included is a hardware monitor reverb for zero-latency monitor mixing. The Windows/Mac-compatible software suite includes Steinberg’s Cubase and Toontrack EZdrummer Lite. Booth #7800, Arena
www.lexiconpro.com

MELLOWMUSE AUTO-TIME ADJUSTER
Auto-Time Adjuster ($49) is an RTAS plug-in for Pro Tools LE/M-Powered that’s designed to enhance workflow by automatically compensating for plug-in or hardware insert latency. Previously, non-TDM users had to compensate for plug-in latency by moving individual audio tracks backward/forward or using Digidesign’s Time Adjuster, meaning a lot of tweaks whenever a plug-in was changed in a large project. Auto-Time Adjuster calculates and compensates for insert latency automatically on audio and/or aux tracks with the click of a button, even when using hardware inserts. The plug-in works with Pro Tools LE/M-Powered V. 7.3 or above, Windows XP or Vista and Mac OS 10.4 or better.
www.mellowmuse.com

MOTU TRAVELER MK3
MOTU updates its Traveler Series of mobile FireWire audio interfaces with the MK3 (Mac/Win, $895 [MSRP]). Weighing in at 3.8 pounds, the 14.75-inch-wide Traveler fits nicely into a backpack and under a 15-inch laptop. Its 28 inputs and 30 outputs include four combo XLR/TRS mic and high-impedance instrument inputs with mic preamps, phantom power and pads; four additional 24-bit, 192kHz analog inputs and eight analog outputs on TRS jacks; two banks of optical I/O; AES/EBU and S/PDIF I/O; and a headphone output. You also get a sample-accurate MIDI interface and word clock support. The unit ships with MOTU CueMix FX software for 28-input, 16-bus mixing and effects processing. Booth #6410, Hall A
www.motu.com

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS MASCHINE
Native Instruments calls Maschine (Mac/Win, $699) a next-generation groove production studio. This software/hardware combination offers the flexibility of a software plug-in with the intuitive workflow and stand-alone operation of a classic hardware drum machine. The hardware sports 16 backlit pads, 11 rotary encoders, two large LCDs, and a host of buttons, and it doubles as a MIDI control surface for your DAW. Real-time polyphonic keyboard and drum machine–style Record modes make Maschine equally at home with tonal and percussive material. You also get a 5GB sound library with Kore-style browser, integrated performance effects, recording on the fly, and live sampling and resampling. Booth #6920, Hall A
www.native-instruments.com

PRESONUS AUDIOBOX DRIVERS FOR VISTA
PreSonus has released new software drivers for its AudioBox USB 2x2 audio interface. The new drivers improve performance stability with the Windows Vista operating system and can be downloaded free at www.presonus.com/technical-support/downloads/drivers-software. Booth #6330, Hall A

PRESONUS FIRESTUDIO PROJECT/TUBE MULTI-UNIT DRIVER
With the release of Version 3.3.1 drivers for Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X, PreSonus’s popular FireStudio Tube and FireStudio Project FireWire recording systems take a quantum leap in functionality. The new driver provides multi-unit support for daisy-chaining multiple FireStudio Projects and FireStudio Tubes in any combination, creating systems with extensive I/O that fits in just a few rack spaces. The drivers are available now for free download at www.presonus.com/technical-support/downloads/drivers-software/. Booth #6330, Hall A

PROPELLERHEAD PASCAL GABRIEL’S MELOPHOBIA MACHINE REFILL
The latest installment in the Creator Series, Pascal Gabriel’s Melophobia Machine ReFill for Reason Version 4 opens the lid of legendary hit maker Pascal Gabriel’s sonic treasure chest—a mass of highly useful, production-ready loops, samples and instruments for songwriters and producers looking to add those unexpected elements that can turn a bland track into a masterpiece, with drum kits, guitar loops, effect patches, sampled keyboards, bass patches, FX loops and more. Booth #212, Level 2
www.propellerheads.se

SONOMA WIRE WORKS FOURTRACK IPHONE APP
The FourTrack multitrack audio recorder for the iPhone is a songwriting and practice tool for singers, guitar players, piano players and other musicians who want to capture musical ideas and record songs on their iPhone. Plug in a mic, arm a track, record and repeat. FourTrack works with the iPhone built-in mic or a headset mic. WiFi sync allows FourTrack recordings to be downloaded to any desktop computer running RiffWorks or with any browser. Tracks can then be loaded into any recording software (DAW) to continue working on songs.
www.sonomawireworks.com

STEINBERG NUENDO 5, CUBASE 5
Steinberg announces the V. 5 update for Nuendo and Cubase with revolutionary new workflow features and enhancements, native 64-bit Sampler Halion64, improved mediabay, 12 GB of samples, new user interface and stability engine with zero latency. New rhythm-oriented tools include the LoopMash and Groove Agent One VST instrument plug-ins and Beat Designer for perfect groove alignment. On the vocal side, VariAudio lets you edit pitch directly in the Sample Editor, whereas the VST plug-in PitchCorrect incorporates Yamaha Pitch Fix technology to correct intonation on the fly. The convolution reverb, REVerence, rounds out the new plug-in offerings. You'll find myriad under-the-hood and user-interface enhancements including an improved MediaBay, advanced batch export and full Windows Vista 64-bit support. Booth #6524, Hall A
www.steinberg.net

TC ELECTRONIC POWERCORE 6000
TC’s System 6000 algorithms are now available on the PowerCore 6000 platform for $3,495, a fraction of the 6000’s price. The unit’s eight FreeScale DSP engines are the same DSPs used in System 6000, and its SRAM memory design lets users run the 6000’s many reverb and delay algorithms with popular DAWs, as well as with any other VST- and Audio Units-compatible host. PowerCore 6000 is expandable, with MD3 stereo mastering tools. M and S components of a stereo signal can be processed separately and provide even more control, making full use of the Spectral Stereo Enhancer, along with brickwall limiter and Unwrap 5.1 for smooth, fast stereo-to-5.1 up-conversion. PowerCore 6000’s included plug-in package includes TapFactory, a delay/reverb hybrid based on the Reflector algorithm from System 6000. Booth #6840, Hall A
www.tcelectronic.com

TOONTRACK DRUMTRACKER
Toontrack Drumtracker software (Mac/Win, $129) is a stand-alone, multitrack audio-to-MIDI converter designed to translate drum recordings into MIDI files for drum-replacement purposes. Start with a selection of factory filters that detect most common drum instruments (or create your own), dial in velocity thresholds, audition Drumtracker's MIDI conversion with its built-in sample library and, when you like the results, export using the MIDI mapping that matches your drum sampler. Booth #1200, Hall E
www.toontrack.com