PC and Music News

Blue Microphones announces Yeti, an USB condenser mic which is the first THX Certified microphone.

Features :

• The first USB mic to offer Blue's premium condenser capsules in a proprietary triple capsule array for the highest quality, most versatile audio recording capability
• After rigorous lab testing, THX certification affirms the ultimate in recording and playback fidelity thanks to superior design and quality
• Four patterns (Omni, Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional) for incredible versatility and superior results in any situation
• Studio quality performance and features, with zero latency, amplified headphone monitoring, microphone mute, and hardware-based gain adjustment

Yeti is the first microphone to offer the quality and range of versatility to pr ...

Waves has just announced the release of LoAir, a subharmonic generator plug-in.

More than just a subharmonic generator, LoAir features adjustable frequency and low-pass filter controls to shape your ultra low-end. Plus, it's the only subharmonic plug-in available which lets you process polyphonic content, as well as create an LFE track from stereo or 5.0 sources.

Features :

• Add weight, drama, and depth
• Enhance existing subharmonics
• Processes polyphonic source material
• Full session recall, full automation
• Mono, Stereo, 5.0-to-5.1, and 5.1-to-5.1 components
• Up to 24bit, 192kHz resolution
• Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
• PC and Mac compatible

LoAir is priced at $100 (Native) / $130 (TDM).

Repetito presents the complete version of its sampler looper software : Repetito Pro Version. Initially developed for French band Nosfell, Repetito Pro Version enables you to record and add loops on 8 internal channels – which results in unequaled external mixing potential. Two configurations are possible :

• The first configuration has 4 monaural inputs and 8 monaural outputs, the 8 loop channels being directly routed towards the outputs. The 8 loops channels can therefore be mixed by a sound engineer.
• The second configuration has 2 inputs, which are either monaural or stereo, and 2 stereo outputs. The 8 loop channels are either monaural or stereo to reproduce the inputs. This configuration has internal mixing (volume and pan) to mix the loop channels to the 2 stereo out ...

Waves has released the WNS Waves Noise Suppressor plug-in, a real-time multiband processor for fast and effective broadband noise suppression on dialog tracks. Suitable for both indoor and location recordings with constant or modulating environment noise, WNS delivers superior sound quality with minimal artifacts.

Designed from the ground up especially for Post professionals, the workflow, approach, and interface of the WNS will be immediately familiar to Post engineers. WNS offers all the flexibility, portability, power, and precision of software, like true Pro Tools integration, multiple simultaneous instances, and full automation.


Features :

• Zero latency means perfect picture sync
• Designed especially for dialog
• Low CPU usage
• Multiple simultaneous instances
• Significantly more affordable than hardware
• User-definable frequency range selection
• Up to 24bit, 192kHz resolution
• Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
• PC and Mac compatible

WNS Waves Noise Suppressor costs $2800 (Native) / $1820 (TDM).

Edirol by Roland releases Version 2.0 operating system for the R-09HR portable digital recorder. This free, user-installable upgrade adds a suite of new music applications and on-board editing functions, making the R-09HR the all-in-one solution for musicians and recording enthusiasts.

With a new Self Time function, metronome, and two tuners, the R-09HR is now a completely self-contained music companion for practicing and rehearsing. The Self Time function allows for a time delay of up to 10 seconds before automatically recording. With the new metronome, musicians can practice their timing by listening to the click via the R-09HR's built-in speaker, or record quick demos while silently monitoring the metronome in headphones.

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MOTU has announced the UltraLite MK3 Hybrid, the world's first hybrid FireWire/USB2 audio interface for Mac and Windows.

The UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid provides flexible and mobile operation via FireWire or hi-speed USB2 connectivity to a Mac or PC computer, with professional audio quality at samples rates up to 192 kHz and plenty of I/O, including two mic/instrument inputs, six line-level analog inputs, ten channels of analog output, stereo S/PDIF and a stereo headphone output.

As the first-ever "hybrid" audio interface of its kind, the rear panel of the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid provides both a FireWire A (400 Mbps) and hi-speed USB2 (480 Mbps) port. Users can connect the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid to their computer using either port for full-featured operation and ultra-low bus latency. Using FireWire provides the added benefit of fully mobile bus-powered operation, with enough power through the FireWire cable connection from the computer to support all features, including 48-volt phantom power to both mic inputs. An included power adapter can be used for USB2 connectivity, or operation as a stand-alone mixer.

The UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid will ship Q4 of 2009 at the same price as the original UltraLite-mk3.