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The sE2200a II Multi-Pattern uses a hand-crafted, 1" gold sputtered diaphragm, based on the original sE 2200a capsule, but a 'back-to-back' version which allows for multiple polar patterns (Cardioid, Figure of 8, Omni).

The multi-pattern sE2200a MKII has been designed in response to feedback from many current 2200a users who love recording with the mic and have asked for a multi-pattern version.

Studiologic has implanted the DSP heart of the latest Waldorf modelling technology into Sledge. Besides the classic analogue synthesizer waveforms, we will find a complete set of Wavetables, derived directly from the mother of all digital synthesizers, the PPG Wave.

The sum of three fat oscillators, plus a Noise generator, are fed into Sledge's powerful multimode filter with selectable 24 / 12 dB slope.

The highly recognizable Waldorf filter algorithms enable a wide variety of sounds, from smooth to harsh, from fat to distinct, from pure HiFi to badass brutal. Ultra-fast, accurate envelope generators deliver ballsy punch. Two LFOs plus 1 extra Wheel-LFO are on board to offer huge, yet easy to understand, modulation capabilities. And two built-in Effect units deliver sophisticated synthesizer effects, such as Chorus, Phaser and Flanger, as well as a rich Reverb or an analogue style Delay.

During the NAMM Rob Papen has launched a new virtual synth: Blade. Rob Papen Blade is a 16-voice additive-based virtual instrument

Some features:

- 16 voices, (poly, mono 1/2, legato 1/2 and arp modes)
- Harmolator Oscillator, sub-oscillator, 9 controls and
- 21 Distortion Units per voice
- 14 Filter Types including 6/12/18/24 low/high pass, 12/24 band pass / notch, vocal and comb filter
- XY Pad
- Harmolator envelopes, LFOs, velocity controls, modulation controls
- 2 Envelopes,
- 2 LFOs (4 modulation sources)
- Matrix Modulation
- 2 FX units with 27 effects, including distortion, reverb, tape delay etc.
- 16 Step Arpeggiator with Modulation control

The Beat Thang isn't just a good looking, great sounding, easy to use box. The Beat Thang is packed with powerful features designed to unleash your creative and inspire you to new heights. Here are just a few:

- 24bit - 16bit / 44.1kHz: sampling, playback and export.
- 16 tracks with playable mute and solo.
- One octave pad layout with 8 banks so you can bang out beats OR play the keys over 8 octaves.
- 16 layers of velocity sensitivity per pad for emotive performance. Pad solo and mute for added remix control.
- On board Effects: Filters, Delays, Reverb, Chorus, Disintegrator, Overdrive, Distortion, Phaser, Chorus/Flanger, Pitch shifter, Vibrato Vinyl effect and more. Add BANG with onboard mastering.
- Export .wav or .aiff files of your songs and loops for easy import to your DAW.
- Import .wav or .aiff to use as loops or samples
- Record your own samples directly into the Beat Thang using the Beat Thang's mic or line input.

DP8 will operate in 32-bit or 64-bit mode on Mac OS X and Windows 7. On Windows, it will support VST plug-ins and Rewire. MOTU demonstrated DP8 running on HP Z Workstations and HP EliteBook Mobile Workstations provided by Hewlett-Packard.

Other new DP8 features

Punch Guard records an extra four seconds of audio before and after record passes, allowing users to edge-edit in/out points to "uncover" audio material accidentally cut off during recording. DP8's new video engine allows full-screen viewing of full 720 or 1080 HD video clips on a primary or secondary computer monitor, or on a conventional HDMI or SDI video monitor connected to a MOTU video interface such as the HD Express or HDX-SDI.

Digital Performer's Themes allow users to change the entire look of the software with one click. DP8 adds 14 new themes, including "Hi-Fi", "Arctic", and "None More Black".

MOTU demonstrated 15 new plug-ins to be included with DP8, including two new classic guitar amp models, a bass cabinet model, several classic guitar pedals, modeled analog delay, a multi-band dynamic equalizer, a de-esser, the Subkick kick drum enhancer, and Springamabob , a modeled vintage spring reverb processor.

Digital Performer 8 will ship Spring, 2012.

A perpetual and continuous quest for the next-generation guitar led to electric-guitar giant FenderŪ. Now, collaborating with Fender, Roland proudly introduces a new era of electronic guitar: V-Guitar!

The complete functions of the Roland GK-3 are perfectly and beautifully embedded in the authentic Fender Stratocaster, letting you drive the GR-55, VG-99, and other 13-pin compatible gear. As well as its futuristic functionality, it also provides classic Fender Stratocaster sound and feel.