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An interesting theme seems to be developing at this NAMM
show: strategic partnerships. It seems that many companies have seen the
value of working together. For instance, Peavey and Muse have partnered
up and put out a new product, the Muse Box, a
virtual-instrument-and-effects hardware host along the lines of Muse’s
own Receptor. We also found out that Avid and Hal Leonard have struck a
deal that will bring Pro Tools, M-Audio products and more into Hal
Leonard’s distribution chain. Interestingly, all the Digi and M-Audio
Products at the show were being shown at Hal Leonard’s booth. Yet
another partnership was between Ableton and Serato, who announced The
Bridge, software that acts as a go-between for Ableton Live and Serato
Scratch Live/ITCH.
Follow our NAMM coverage online at emusician.com/ms/namm and our blog posts at The Bus. If you're at the show, come by and say
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Crest Audio debuts the E-Lite™ Series power amplifiers with the E-Lite
1800 and E-Lite 1800 DSP, featuring a
lightweight, efficient design with high power and stable performance
down to 2-ohm loads. Crest Audio E-Lite Series amps are built on an
advanced, high-speed Class-D design with a switch-mode power supply that
reduces weight while increasing reliability, thermal efficiency and
output power. The E-Lite 1800 and E-Lite 1800 DSP boast 900W per
channel, weigh less than 10 pounds and deliver rock-solid performance in
parallel, stereo and bridged modes. The 1800 DSP features an onboard
digital signal processor that hosts a suite of delays (0 to 120ms per
channel), adjustable crossover, adjustable limiter, parametric EQ, HF
driver EQ, four user-preset storage locations and stereo/mono operation
with lockable security settings. The Crest Audio E-Lite 1800 and E-Lite
1800 DSP will be available in Q1 2010.
Hall B, NAMM Booth
#5740
crestaudio.com
Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones
The Beats Spin
headphones were developed through the collaborative efforts of legendary
artist and producer Dr. Dre, Monster and Jimmy Iovine. The new over-ear
Beats Spin headphones combine sophisticated construction and advanced
sonic technologies to deliver power, extra durability and sound
isolation. All components of the headphone hinge are made of metal. To
re-create the quietness of an isolated recording studio–listening
experience, Beats Spin headphones feature a variety of ambient
noise-isolation capabilities, allowing consumers to hear the music
clearly, even in the noisiest environments. Earpieces feature specially
designed Monster patented jacks that can serve as both inputs or
outputs. They feature a long 6-foot cord and the coiled section of the
cable is 3 feet long (expandable to 1 foot). Beats Spin also offer a
second cord option for added flexibility in everyday use: Monster’s
ControlTalk headphone cable. ControlTalk can be used with iPhone and
iPod for music playback control, as well as to take hands-free calls
with iPhone and many smartphones.
Hall C, Booth #4242
Find out more about the Beats Spin headphones
Primera Technology BravoPro Xi Series Disc
Publishers
BravoPro
Xi-Series Disc Publishers are new and
improved versions of Primera’s BravoPro Disc Publishers. With their
built-in recorders, direct-to-disc printing and high-speed robotics,
these desktop units automate the process of making quantities of CDs and
DVDs.
NAMM Booth: #1469
Find out more about the BravoPro Xi Series
Source Audio Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion
Source
Audio engineers have adapted multiband process to complement the bass
guitar’s frequency range. Bassists can combine complex chords and
intervals with distorted tones. Users have access to 23 modern presets
and an additional clean boost/EQ mode. Based on new proprietary
algorithms, tones range from basic overdrive to aggressive synth-like,
octave-heavy and extreme foldback settings. Each preset is further
customizable via the 7-band graphic EQ, drive control and separate mix
knobs for clean and distorted signals. Six user presets, accessible via
three footswitches, assist in the speedy recall of any custom-tailored
sound, and a traditional expression pedal input facilitates the seamless
morphing from one user preset to another. A MIDI input allows external
access to presets and parameters and it is compatible with the Hot Hand
ring controller. MSRP: $299.
Hall B, Booth #5599
Find out more about the Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass
Distortion
Check out the NAMM New Products
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| Today's Bloggers, Sponsored by Peavey
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 Line 6 has updated the Spider line of
guitar amplifiers, announcing new models as well as a free firmware
update and a computer-based editor-librarian. The update, called Spider
FX Infusion, delivers 28 new effects to the Spider IV and Spider Valve
MkII amplifiers, bringing the total to more than 50. Read the rest of this blog
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I’ve had a crazy day, running around NAMM, going to various
appointments with manufacturers, and checking out new products. Here are
some of the highlights: Arturia unveiled the Origin Keyboard, which is a
61-key version of it’s Origin synth. Keyboardist Michael T. Ross
demoed it at the Arturia booth, and it sounded great. The original
Origin, which came out last year, was an EM Editors Choice winner. The
keyboard version has the same synthesis engine and a large display, and
will retail for $3499. Read the rest of this blog
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 It was quite a day, our first day at NAMM
2010. I was probably most impressed by the new midrange Eigenharp, the
Tau. For those unfamiliar with the Eigenharp, it’s a totally original
MIDI controller from the U.K. that combines buttons, keys, and a wind
controller. The previous two models, the Pico and the Alpha, cost about
$500 and $6,000, respectively. Obviously, there was room for middle
ground, and at $2,800, the new Eigenhard Tau fills that gap. Read the rest of this blog entry
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 Radial Engineering Workhorse
and 500 Series Modules
Radial Engineering president Peter Janis
offers a tour of the Workhorse 5000 housing for 500 Series modules and
talks about Radial's new series of signal processing modules in the 500
Series format.
Watch the video now!
 The PreSonus 24.4.2 Digital
Console
PreSonus offers the first peak at its new, expanded
StudioLive 24.4.2 sound reinforcement/recording console, unveiling this
week at the 2010 NAMM Show. Watch the video now!
 New Primacoustic Acoustic
Products
Primacoustics unveils seven products that will debut at
NAMM: the VoxGuard, TrashGuard, Crashguard, KickStand, ickPad and
TriPad, all acoustical problem-solvers for studio and live use. Watch the video now!
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It seems
that every day, there is a new iPhone app ready for download—whether
it’s a game, tracking sport scores, etc. Next month, Mix looks
at high-end audio iPhone apps that can be tools for your next
production. Tell us your favorite audio app by e-mailing mixeditorial@mixonline.com.
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