PC and Music News

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This is an excellent opportunity to witness first hand and compare all the major DAW's strengths in one place at one time from the experts themselves. This event is a MUST for anyone who wants to learn more about recording, editing, and mixing using today's most advanced technology.

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Edirol unveils the R-44, a newcomer in its 'R' range of recorders.

The new R-44 picks up where the R-4 left off — a four-channel recorder that uses SD or large capacity SDHC card storage media. It offers flexible recording options with up to four channels of uncompressed audio available at selectable bit depths (16- or 24-bit) with sampling frequencies between 44.1kHz and 192kHz (stereo mode only). Broadcast wave is also supported and two R-44s can be synced together to offer up to 8-channel recording for surround sound applications.

Features :

- 4 Channel Recording
- Up to uncompressed 24-bit / 192 kHz linear PCM (Stereo)
- Supports SDHC large capacity media
- Light-weight 1.3kg compact body
- AA batteries for 4 hours of recording
- Wide variety of input sensitivity levels
- Very usable onboard effects
- XLR and 1/4 inch TRS jack inputs

The R-44 will be available from March, price £499.

Burgin McDaniel Design has announced the release of their first self-branded product, the Komit which is a compressor / limiter using the API standard form factor and pin out.

Built around a balanced, floating input and output via Triad Magnetics iron, the Komit is designed for ease of use because makeup gain is automatic via a Compression control. When set to minimum, the compression ratio is 1:1. As ratio increases, the source level remains constant. A separate Output gain adjustment controls a discrete, pre-limiter analog gain stage that drives the limiter for color and effect or, can be left at unity if no further gain staging or timbral modification is needed.

Pricing on the Komit is set at $995, with the first twenty five units serialized and signed by the design team. A limited edition Producers Pack is also available, which houses two Komits in a black walnut cabinet, complete with power supply.

Today independent developer Normen Hansen announced MusicBeam, an AU/VST (Mac/PC) plugin for online music collaboration.

By using MusicBeam users can automatically exchange what they hear in their sequencer and hear everyone elses tracks in sync to their own sequencer. No more bouncing, compressing and emailing your tracks to your bandmates ! MusicBeam does it all for you, in near-real-time.

See the MusicBeam demo video to see how it works.

PSP Audioware has just released v1.1.0 of its full band, dual-stage limiter plug-in PSP Xenon. This update offers new features and some bug fixes. Of course this update is free of charge for all registered users.

PSP Xenon will soon be available through the DontCrac[k] web store and be elligible to DontCrac[k]'s "Buy More, Pay Less" offers.

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CharterOak Acoustic Devices gears up to release three new products at the 2008 AES Show in Amsterdam. Due to be on display for the first time is the SCL-1, M900-T, and the Small Studio Collection.

The SCL-1 Solid State Compressor/Limiter employs all discreet electronics and is capable of providing a constant output level regardless of input level or frequency, without the familiar pumping inherent in most compressor/limiters. The unit delivers extremely fast attack times without overcompensation, and a release characteristic, which is a function of dynamic range and average program level. It will begin shipping in June of 2008.

The M900-T employs the same cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and omni capsules used with popular M900 Transformerless Small Diaphragm Condenser. However, the M900-T combines these capsules with a vacuum tube head amplifier and custom output transformer.

The CharterOak Small Studio Collection is the total microphone solution for small recording studios with a tight budget. Consisting of a critics favorite, the SA538 Large Diaphragm Condenser, the E700 Solid State condenser and a sequentially numbered matched pair of M900s, start up and well established studios will benefit from this full spectrum selection of microphones and will be able to tackle any recording situation from vocals to orchestra to loud electric guitars. This collection is all you need and is delivered in a solid locking flight case with all of the necessary accessories and CharterOak's Lifetime Warranty.