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Tascam announces the DR-680, a brand new 8-track Portable Recorder.

Features:

• 8-track portable recording
• Record eight individual inputs or six inputs plus a stereo mixdown
• Up to 96kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV file resolution for 8 channels
• Stereo 192kHz/24-bit recording mode
• 4-channel MP3 recording
• Digital monitor mixing (level and pan) with recordable stereo mixdown
• Ideal for surround music and effects recording
• Cascade function for running two units together
• Pre-recording feature
• Auto-recording mode begins recording when the input reaches a certain level
• Mark function during recording/playback
• Edit functions such as divide and delete
• 128x64 backlit LCD display
• Powered through ...

TC Electronic unveils the Vintage Guitar Pedal Bundle for PowerCore.

PowerCore users now have the chance to add five of the most sought-after vintage guitar effects pedals to their plug-in collections – including the unique SCF, our legendary Stereo Chorus Flanger.

The plug-in list in full: Stereo Chorus + Pitch Modulator & Flanger, Booster + Line Driver & Distortion, TC XII Programmable Phaser, Sustain + Parametric Equalizer, Dual Parametric Equalizer

These five plug-ins are exact software replicas of the first five products ever to roll off the TC production line. The bundle has been lovingly created using the original schematics of these ultra-rare and collectible hardware pedals, ensuring that the software gives you the exact same results as our original vintage hardware.

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Access Music announces the upcoming release of the OS4 for its entire Virus TI series. The new update adds exiting and innovative new sound design features and will be available free of charge to all Virus TI users.

Blue Sky announces the introduction of EXO2, an evolution of the original EXO stereo near-field monitoring system.

Features :

• True, full-range stereo monitoring system
• Two 3" 2-way satellites, with 1" soft-dome tweeter
• Separate 8" subwoofer, for extended low frequency response
• 160 Watts of total system power (35W per satellite, 90W subwoofer)
• Convenient desktop remote control and connection hub
• XLR / TRS inputs for pro mixers and DAWs
• RCA inputs for computer soundcards and CD players, etc.
• 3.5mm mini jack input for iPods and mp3 players

MSRP : $499.00

Solid State Logic is proud to announce the release of X-Patch.

X-Patch is designed to deliver the flexibility of plug-in style routing to boutique analogue processing. Developed from technology at the heart of SSL's Matrix console, X-Patch provides a 16x16 SuperAnalogue routing matrix that can be Ethernet controlled remotely from a standard computer. SSL's Logictivity Remote Studio Browser application provides Set-up, Configuration and Preset Storage and makes the X-Patch the perfect tool to incorporate analogue processing into any production studio environment. X-Patch can function as a simple 'X-Y Router' or as a 'Matrix' to create complex processing chains. This allows for analogue processing to be built into favourite processing chains and then easily placed into signal paths, for e ...

Akai Professional worked in partnership with software developer Ableton to create the APC20, the second control surface created by Akai Professional for performance with Ableton Live software. Like the APC40, adding the APC20 transforms the user's experience from one of constructing tracks with a keyboard and mouse to composing and performing with a seamless, fully integrated hardware/software musical system.

The APC20 retains many of the APC40's most popular features and capabilities, while shrinking the physical footprint and adding interesting new capabilities. The smaller size enables musicians to perform in less space and makes setting up multiple controllers and devices easier. Power users can use the APC20 in conjunction with an APC40 to expand their track and clip controls.

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