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With this edition the main instruments Jamie has focused on include the Roland TR-909, Nord Lead and Roland JD800. These have been routed through a Mackie 8-Bus mixing desk and Joe Meek VC2.2 Optical Compressor before digitally recording at 24bit WAV.

The synthesizers were recorded through the desk and VC2.2, with each patch created and processed individually. Both the raw recordings for additional manipulation and effected variations are available.

The Flux Pure Analyzer System is a network-driven modular RTA-system providing an extensive range of analyzer options for any imaginable audio analysis and measurement applications.

For maximum flexibility and efficiency, Pure Analyzer presents the option to separate the signal acquisition from the analysis utilizing a Sample grabber plug-in, and in addition to the Sample grabber plug-in, Pure Analyzer also provide I/O support for ASIO and Core Audio.

The UR824 features eight Neutrik combo inputs, eight TRS outputs and two pairs of ADAT I/O doubling as S/PDIF that add up to 24 channels, plus Word clock I/O with JetPLL ultra-low jitter support. The UR28M offers two Neutrik combo inputs, two TRS inputs, six TRS outputs and S/PDIF I/O. The two-track input is an additional option for monitoring reference sources.

The UR824 features eight widely acclaimed D-Pre microphone preamps while the UR28M comes with two D-Pres. Each Class-A discrete microphone preamp utilizes an advanced Inverted Darlington circuit design and boasts a -26 dB Pad selector as well as 48 volt phantom power.

Ozone 4 combines seven essential mastering processors into one complete system, letting you give your mixes a finished, full and professional sound. Ozone's critically acclaimed IRC Loudness Maximizer gives you commercial volume and fullness without distorting or coloring your mix.


Some new features:
- Improved compatibility with Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro
- Added 64-bit support for VST and AU on OS X
- Fixed 64-bit iLok support on Windows

KMI announces 12 Step, Chromatic Keyboard Foot Controller.
With 12 Step, keyboardists, guitar players, bassists, instrumentalists and vocalists can accompany themselves with their feet, playing bass lines, notes and chords.

12 Step opens up a new dimension in performance by giving your feet unprecedented expressive control using polyphonic aftertouch and pitch bend. Upon the heels of the success of SoftStep, KMI's versatile USB Foot Controller, 12 Step is another leap forward for performing musicians.

Avid releases EuControl V 2.6.1 software. EuControl 2.6.1 is a significant software and firmware update, offering full compatibility with Apple's new Lion OS, as well as several performance improvements, including firmware fixes for Artist Series fader slam and jitter issues.

The AvidŽ Artist Series is a family of high-quality control surfaces that deliver deep, hands-on control of your favorite audio and video software.