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EyoControl 1.1 for the iPad, free update to the MIDI controllers set, adds support for the iPad's native MIDI wireless connectivity
(CoreMIDI), enabling users to connect to their DAW without requiring
eyoControl Server. The latter is still being supported and provides
advanced connectivity options for Mac users.
This update adds a fourth entry to the controller library, mXY, a
highly configurable multi X/Y controller. mXY has the following
features:

- 4 independent X/Y controllers.
- Merge and Split modes: controllers can placed either in a common area
(merged) or in individual slots (split).
- 1, 2, 3 or 4 controllers on screen simultaneously.
- controller axis individually assignable to Pitch Bend or any of 56
MIDI continuous controllers.
etc.

The 828mk3 Hybrid provides professional audio quality at samples rates up to 192 kHz, along with all the audio I/O needed for a personal recording studio, including two mic/instrument "combo jack" inputs, eight line-level analog inputs, ten channels of analog output (with XLR main outs), 16-channels of ADAT optical digital I/O, stereo S/PDIF, and a stereo headphone output.
The rear panel of the 828mk3 Hybrid provides both Firewire A (400 Mbps) and hi-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) ports. Users can connect the 828mk3 Hybrid to their computer using either format for full-featured operation and ultra-low bus latency.

Due to the advanced architecture of the élastique pro algorithm by zplane.development, realtime sync-to-host is an integral part of Elastik 2.
It also provides highest sound quality and CPU-friendly processing. A random replacement function is a ground breaking feature to create new loops and sounds. Elastik 2 now offers a completely dynamic zoom function to resize its window format.

Elastik 2 comes for Mac and PC, both 32 and 64 bit, as VST, Audio Units, RTAS and as StandAlone version.

K Multimedia announces iRig Mic: the first handheld quality condenser microphone for iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®.
A three-level gain switch makes it instantly adjustable for any sound pressure condition — from soft speaking to loud playing. Its familiar form is perfect for handheld performance, plus it can be mounted on any mic stand leaving the iOS device free for app operation. Its rugged metal body is road-ready for the mobile musician.

iRig Mic also comes with VocaLive free, IK's new real time effects processor app suite for the singer and vocalist, iRig Recorder, the new IK free audio recording app and AmpliTube Free.

Pop Vox gives you a well rounded selection of vocal samples that effortlessly cross genres while retaining their original vibe. From east coast rap licks to neo soul phrases with 3 part harmonies and beyond. Included in this sample pack are 74 looped phrases and 66 one shot phrases giving you a total of 140 vocal samples. Tempos range from 73 to 96 bpm.

Specification:
- File Formats: 
MIDI, Acidized WAVE (.wav), Rex2 , Apple Loops (.aiff) for Garageband and Logic
- Tempos: 73 to 96 BPM
Total File Size: 510 MB
- Number of Samples: 140 Samples
- Type of Samples: Performed Live
- Product Type: Instant Download in .zip format

Price: $49.95

TC Electronic introduces 7 amazing guitar pedals that deliver first-class tones right out of the box, featuring a true bypass and analog-dry-through design that guarantees maximum tonal integrity and ultimate clarity. On top of that, 5 of these new pedals - Corona Chorus, Flashback Delay & Looper, Vortex Flanger, Shaker Vibrato and Hall of Fame Reverb - let users play with unique tones created by some of the world's greatest guitar players.
TC Electronic has collaborated with some of the best guitarists in the world – such as John Petrucci, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal, Joe Perry, Orianthi and Doug Aldrich – to create the first batch of TonePrints, but that's just the beginning - the list of contributing artists will expand massively in the future!