Allen & Heath will be introducing the iDR-64 larger format fixed I/O MixRack to the iLive digital mixer family, offering high I/O capacity and a lower cost alternative to the flagship modular iDR10 MixRack.

The new iDR-64 comprises 64 mic/line inputs and 32 XLR outputs in a 9U frame, and features the iLive 64x32 RackExtra DSP mix engine, providing full processing (dynamics, EQ and delay) for all 64 channels and 32 mixes. The RackFX DSP framework provides 8 stereo processors capable of high quality FX emulation of industry classics. Each Rack has flexible I/O routing with EQ and Dynamik FXShaper on every dedicated return.

With the addition of the iDR-64, the iLive Series now includes a total of 6 MixRack and 7 Control Surface variants, which can be mixed and matched in any combination ...

To commemorate 25 years of selling ribbon microphones, Audio Engineering Associates (AEA) will unveil the R84 SLE (Silver Limited Edition) at the London AES.

This mirror-chromed version of their top-selling R84 ribbon microphone is limited to a production run of only 125. Units are scheduled to begin shipping in late May.

Announcing a new range of exquisite instruments, custom-made for Live by Ableton's favorite sound partners. These new partner instruments are available now at the Ableton web shop.

The range of sounds is highly diverse, including painstakingly sampled grand pianos, Balinese gamelan, EBow guitar, boutique vintage synthesizers, found objects, acoustic and electronic percussion, atmospheres, and soundscapes. All partner instruments work with Suite 8, Live 8 or Live Intro, and many of them are exclusive to Ableton Live.

BIAS announces that SoundSoap 2.4 is now available.

SoundSoap is an audio cleaning solution which reduces noise from your digital video or digital audio files. This update offers new localized tool tips, compatibility with the latest Pro Tools 8 software from Avid, and additional enhancements.

Brainworx has announced that from now on all their plug-ins support the VST3 formats.

These are free updates for all registered users. No iLok updates needed, you just have to download the new installers of your Brainworx plug-ins at :

Nomad Factory has recently released the ALL-TECH 9063B Equalizer plug-in which emulates the legendary ALTEC 9063B Program Equalizer.

Today DontCrack announces that this brand new plug-in is available for only $59 instead of $129 as an exclusive DontCrack offer !

As promised, all of you that took part of DontCrack's "Integral Studio Pack II" offer in October/November 2009 are illegible for a free copy of the ALL-TECH 9063B.

To do so, simply download the latest version of the "Integral Studio Pack II". Install and your ready to go ! No further authorization is needed !

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