PC and Music News

Tascam has unveiled a line of windscreens and cases for their DR-series portable recorders.

The new DR-680 gets the CS-680 case, custom-designed with velcro flaps to cover unneeded jacks. A clear plastic flap on top protects the multichannel recorder from mist and other weather conditions, and a front pocket is provided for carrying extra batteries and SD cards. The case is compatible with the shoulder strap that's included with the DR-680.

Another new case, the CS-DR2, is designed for the DR-2d recorder. The folding panels on this case can be arranged to prop the DR-2d at an angle for tabletop recording or playback.

Also for the DR-2d, the WS-DR2 windscreen uses artificial fur to block even the highest wind gusts from the internal mics. This deluxe windscreen also fits the DR-1, GT-R1 and DR-07 recorders.

The DR-08 gains a pair of windscreens with WS-DR08. Since the DR-08 microphones can be arranged either together or spread apart, the kit includes foam screens for either alignment.

Pricing and availability TBA.

Bosphorus Cymbals has released the Stanton Moore Signature Series in BFD2 format. The entire line of hand-made cymbals was meticulously recorded and produced by John Emrich.

"The Stanton Moore Series is one of our biggest sellers, and we are very excited to be the first percussion manufacturer to offer its products in a fully dynamic virtual instrument format" stated Michael Vosbein, CEO of Bosphorus.

Available now at a price of $75.

Slate Digital are pleased to announce that you can now demo their new advanced drum replacement plug-in called Trigger.

With Trigger, you can turn a poorly recorded drum track into one that sounds like it was recorded in a world class studio and mixed with top outboard gear. Or simply change your drum sounds in the mix or wish you used a fatter snare while tracking? Replace it with a big brass 14" x 6.5" Pearl Reference Snare from the Slate collection.

Trigger has a phase accurate multi layered triggering engine. This means that in one instance of the plug-in, you can seamlessly trigger multiple samples simultaneously such as a close mic sample, stereo overhead sample, and a stereo room mic samples. Or, mix many direct mic samples to develop your own custom unique sounds.

This multi channel triggering functionality allows the user to recreate the sound of natural drums with real multitracked samples. Each sample layer has parameters for customization such as velocity and dynamic control, attack, sustain, release and independent levels. Other features include 2 detection modes, MIDI in/out, automation of detecting parameters, up to 127 different articulations per instrument, up to 127 velocity layers per instrument and up to 127 alternation hits per velocity layer, and a unique "Leakage Suppression" function.

The new BeesNeez LuLu Fet is a Small diahragm condenser microphone that has been designed around a timeless Transformer Balanced Fet Circuit. The LuLu Fet sounds full and rich, perfect for all SDC duties and of course features a cinemag transformer and BeesNeez Cardiod SDC capsule.

The map price for the LuLu fet is $999AUD. For the first 30 LuLu Fet sales, BeesNeez is offering a 50% discount to get the ball rolling. $499.50AUD.

The Audix TM1 is a 6 mm pre-polarized condenser microphone used for test and measurement applications. According to Audix, the TM1 is known for its linearity, accurate response, consistency, ease of use and affordability.

Characterized with a uniformly controlled omni-directional polar pattern, the TM1 is designed to capture acoustic measurements for room analysis software programs, real time analyzers and other sound control devices. With an extremely flat frequency range of 20 Hz – 25 kHz, the TM1 is an excellent tool for sound engineers, sound companies, and recording enthusiasts.

Requiring 18 - 52 Volts phantom power for operation, the TM1 features a precision machined 4-stage brass body and capsule housing, nickel plate finish, Switchcraft XLR, shock absorbent O-rings, and heavy ...

Xfer Records has announced the release of Nerve, a new software drum machine that brings powerful beat creation and manipulation to your host sequencer.

Nerve was designed and coded by veteran dance music producers, with a diverse sample library included from many of today's top sound designers. Create your own beats entirely from scratch using sounds you already have (AIF/WAV/REX/RX2/AKAI .SND), or utilize the factory-included Drum Kits, Presets, Patterns, and Sounds.

Features:

• Powerful Internal Step Sequencer: Nerve has an ergonomic mouse-driven Step Sequencer which allows you to program beats visually or by clicking rhythmically, with minimal mousing.
• Compact, hassle-free interface: Everything you frequently want to control is instantly accessible in Nerve - ...