Steinberg and Rupert Neve Designs Collaborate on Two Premium Audio Interfaces
Ahead of Musikmesse 2018, Steinberg has unveiled theUR-RT2 and UR-RT4 USB audio interfaces.
Interfaces
Sound Devices Unveils Ultra-Compact Mixpre-10M Multitrack Recorder for Creating Music Anytime and Anywhere
The battery-powered Mixpre-10M 12-track recorder, mixer, and USB audio interface simplifies music creation with built-in overdubbing, effects, and other tools.
Apogee Previews New DualPath FX Rack Plug-ins at the NAMM Show 2018
New Plug-ins and DSP Recording Workflow for Apogee Ensemble and Element Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces, Representing the Latest Technology
Audient Announces the iD44 20-in, 24-out Desktop Audio Interface
The 24-bit/96kHz iD44 USB interface will sell for $699 MAP in the first quarter of 2018.
Universal Audio Ships the Arrow portable Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with real-time DSP
The USB-C bus-powered Arrow Thunderbolt 3 interface has Unison mic preamps, real-time UAD plug-In processing, and a 14 plug-in bundle for $499 street price.
PreSonus Expands Studio-series USB Interface Line with the Studio 18|24 and Studio 18|10
24-bit/192kHz interfaces for desktop and mobile devices offer 18 simultaneous recording channels for affordable prices.
RME to Showcase New ADI-2 DAC Converter, TotalMix Remote at 2018 NAMM Show
Booth highlights include performances by former Tower of Power lead singer Ellis Hall, and significant new product introductions from myMix and Ferrofish.
Focusrite Launches New Clarett USB Audio Interface Range with 3 Models
The Clarett 2Pre USB, Clarett 4Pre USB and Clarett 8Pre USB have 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A conversion.
Apogee’s Flagship Symphony I/O Mk II Audio Interface is Now Available with Waves SoundGrid Connectivity
The Waves SoundGrid real-time processing and networking platform seamlessly with all DAWs to offload its plug-in processing.
CEntrance Announces MixerFace R4 Mobile Recording Interface in Advance of NAMM 2018
New hand-held portable interface works with smartphones, tablets, computers, or stand-alone for on-the-go recording options.
TASCAM Expands Dante-Enabled Lineup with Multichannel ML-32D and ML-16D Interfaces
The ML-32D and ML16D line-level interfaces will begin shipping in early 2018.
RME ADI-2 DAC 2-channel DA Converter Offers No-Compromise Digital Playback into the Analog World
With the latest 32-bit/768kHz reference converter, the ADI-2 DAC target studio professionals and audiophiles.
Antelope Audio Ships Discrete 8 and Discrete 4 Mic Preamp Interface and Mic Modeling Bundles
The Discrete 8 and Discrete 4 Thunderbolt and USB interfaces comes with various bundles of real-time FPGA FX models and mic models.
The Focusrite Plug-in Collective Offers Free Positive Grid Processors with Hardware Registration
From now until Feb. 1, 2018, customers registering Focusrite audio interfaces receive Positive Grid BIAS FX LE and BIAS Amp LE for free.
Review: Native Instruments Maschine Jam
Get on the grid and step to this
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Wireless audio interface for tracking guitars
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A flexible audio/MIDI interface for iOS and desktop
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Integrate your iOS device with your main computer
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A portable yet powerful Thunderbolt audio interface
Review: Audient iD14
Raising the bar for affordable USB audio interfaces
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Powerful Interface and Networking Options
Review: Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt
Lots of Bandwidth and I/O, Little Latency
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Low-Cost Modular Studio Gear
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First Look: Universal Audio's New Apollo Line
Thunderbolt connectors and increased audio quality are the new black
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DI, Re-Amper, and Instrument Utility Box
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Life In the Fast Lane for UAD-2 Platform Plug-In Users
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Wireless MIDI interface for Mac OS X and iOS
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Two-Channel Interface
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The creative potential of Apple’s iOS devices
Summer Shopping Spree: 8 Killer New Audio Tools
HIGHLIGHTS Three models: Volca Keys lead synthesizer, Volca Bass synthesizer, and Volca Beats rhythm machine
New Gear, February 2013
HIGHLIGHTS Re-creates three classic electromechanical keyboards— Rhodes, Pianet, and Wurlitzer • based on the same ‘Radical’ technology as Propellerhead’s acclaimed Radical Piano • goes beyond emulation by enabling users to sculpt their own instruments from the originals
iOS Hardware
Why Obtain proaudioquality and lessdistortion with iOSdevices
Universal Audio Apollo
Okay . . . Apollo. The Big Deal at Winter NAMM.
Toolbox: January 2011
What High-end audio interface works with FireWire or USB
HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Studio Gifts For Gear Geeks
It’s that time of the year when you’re glad you have tube gear, not just for the sound but because it heats your studio; snow falls gently outside your window (or if you’re in Iceland, maybe it’s volcanic ash . . . but the look is the same); and the malls are filled with humanoid bipeds reaffirming their faith by consuming as much as their credit cards will allow.
Toolbox, December 2010
What Feature-laden analog console targeted to project studios and post production
Toolbox, November 2010
What New line of HD interfaces designed specifically for Pro Tools
Recording to Go: Portable Studio Gear
“Mobile recording,” like so many other aspects of recording, has a chameleonic definition that isn’t the same as it was many years ago.
Toolbox , October 2010
What Rhythm production virtual instrument Why Expands the original BPM software with a 19GB library and more functionality.
Focusrite Saffire 6 USB Audio Interface, ($249 MSRP, $200 street, www.focusrite.com)
What: USB 1.1/2.0 audio interface with drivers for ASIO/WDM drivers (Windows) and Core Audio (Mac).
Phonic PAA6 Personal Audio Assistant
What it is: A portable, compact audio analysis tool with nine main functions:
It’s Time For...Fun With Guitars!
Step right up, guitar players—and plug into your laptop, plug into a synthesizer, or for that matter, play a synthesizer on your laptop from your guitar. (All prices are MSRP.)