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Vocalizer Pro brings a harmonic/melodic voice to any audio input, thus vocalizing the sound.

Simply singing or speaking—or any type of vocalizing—can intuitively create deep and complex musical results. The patented technology delivers unparalleled signal processing, advanced vocoding, and powerful re-synthesis. In addition, Vocalizer Pro allows the creation of simple or complex vocal harmonies that can extend far beyond the natural limitations of the voice.

Waves IR-Live is an impulse response-based convolution reverb designed with the live sound engineer in mind, but sure to find a home in the studio as well.

IR-Live delivers quick results with easy access to mission critical controls, and includes presets by leading Front-of-House engineers, providing the go-to reverb sounds they've developed over their years of professional experience. Compatible with the Waves IR1 impulse response library, IR-Live brings the world's greatest venues and hardware straight to you, all with real-time, low-latency performance.

MAX25 has all of the same cutting-edge features as MAX49, including CV/Gate output, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, a built-in step sequencer, expanded arpeggiator, and revolutionary LED touch faders for gradual or instant parameter value changes.

The difference between MAX49 and MAX25 only lies in the number of onboard controls. Where MAX49 has 49 keys, 8 faders, and 12 pads, MAX25 has 25, 4, and 8, respectively.

MPX8 is one of Akai Professional's most innovative pad instruments yet.

Using a standard SD card, users can load virtually any sample onto MPX8 and then assign it to any of the unit's eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads. MPX8 also comes with a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is introducing the new M82 dynamic cardioid microphone at Winter NAMM 2013.

Following the same design approach as TELEFUNKEN's other popular Dynamic Series microphones, the new M82 was created to provide a superior alternative to familiar kick drum large diaphragm dynamic microphones.

Ignite is a discrete, standalone music ideation and creation software, built from the ground up to spark creative ideas and enable musicians to build songs in an organic fashion. Ignite stands apart from the traditional music recording software model.

Some features
- Unique musician-centric workflow
- Smart MIDI Players aid composition
- 275+ superior instrument sounds created by AIR
- Instant, hassle-free M-Audio keyboard integration
- Collaborate and share songs via SoundCloud
- Export WAV, MP3, and MIDI for use in any DAW