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The iO Dock (patent pending) is the first device that enables anyone with an iPad or iPad 2 to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instruments.

The iO Dock is a universal docking station specifically designed for the iPad and iPad 2, and it gives musicians, recording engineers, and music producers the connectivity they need to create and perform with iPad. Connect all your pro audio gear to virtually any app in the App Store with the iO Dock.

IRig MIDI is an ultra-compact standard Core MIDI interface for iOS that connects any MIDI compatible device to the iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®.

iRig MIDI connects MIDI keyboards, drum machines, drum pads, pedal boards and more to an iOS device to control not only the included SampleTank FREE* but also a world of MIDI-compatible apps such as GarageBand®. You can also use iOS apps to control external MIDI equipment such as sound modules, DAWs or lighting systems right from the mobile device.

This four-in, four-out (4×4) device enables professional recording at up to 24-bit resolution and sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz into virtually any DAW, recording or performance software on a Mac or PC. The EIE Pro also houses three convenient USB inputs, in addition to its main USB port, enabling it to connect easily to controllers, hard drives or any other peripheral when native ports on a computer may be limited.

The compact recording audio interface contains high-quality components including nickel-plated input jacks, analog-style VU meters and a rugged aluminum casing for a powerful, professional, portable audio solution.

"VOCALOTHEQUE" is a sampler instrument, made from recorded samples of a vocal ensemble (5 men and 5 women). "Our main goal was to make an instrument that was full of life and random overtones. "Vocalotheque" is made to sound more like voices of regular people than sterile, an overly polished academic choir. The voices we recorded are those of professionals and regular people that can really sing. This time we used our favorite way to recreate natural sound - a "round robin loops" of sampler groups: each note has 5 changing variations to enhance the feeling of natural singing that is never exactly the same."

Soundprovocation announces special summer offer for "VOCALOTHEQUE". Now you can get this sampler instrument (KONTAKT + EXS24) for €99 (previously €139). The offer is valid until August 31.

McDSP: Extended for the next 24 hours only, McDSP offers 70% off all Retro Pack purchases! Retro Pack HD is available for just $249 and Retro Pack Native is only $149.

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The McDSP HD product line supports TDM, RTAS and Audio Unit formats and operates on Pro Tools HD, HD|Native, LE and M-Powered as well as Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Ableton Live and GarageBand. The McDSP v5 line currently supports Intel-Mac and PowerPC systems running Mac OS 10.5.x (Leopard) and 10.6.x (Snow Leopard). A Windows version will be made available later in 2011.

PreSonus has raised the bar high for audio interfaces with the introduction of the AudioBox 22VSL, AudioBox 44VSL, and AudioBox 1818VSL. For the first time, you can get a compact, rack-mountable USB 2.0 interface with tightly integrated software that provides the dynamics processing and EQ of a StudioLive -series mixer with latency so low that you can record and monitor with effects in real time.

- The first of these interfaces to hit the market will be the compact, rugged, 2-in, 2-out AudioBox 22
- A great choice for small bands and home recording, the 4-in, 4-out AudioBox 44VSL
- The new AudioBox 1818VSL is poised to become the new king of USB interfaces!