Roland’s DS-7 Bi-Amp Monitor

Plug Into Pure Audio Gold

Introducing a new benchmark digital monitor for the discerning audio professional. Roland’s flagship DS-7 active reference monitor delivers superb 24-bit performance with precise imaging, ultra-low coloration, and smooth, balanced energy output. Premium-grade discrete amp circuits and film capacitors provide the purest signal path. The DS-7 is ideally suited for professional and project studios, fixed and mobile broadcast facilities, or any other recording/mixing environment where superb sound quality and accuracy are essential.

- Superb sound quality with precise imaging and balanced energy output.
- 24-bit digital input with sample-rate support for up to 192kHz.
- Analog and digital inputs, including XLR, coaxial, and optical; AES/EBU and S/PDIF compatible.
- Stylish, compact design; fits a variety of mixing environments.
- Improved cabinet with bi-amp circuit; eliminates phase anomalies.
- Newly designed heat sink and front-panel power switch; fully compliant with IEC60065 safety standards.

Premium Components and Circuitry

Ready to experience the best of the best? The DS-7 is equipped with top-quality, carefully selected components. Discrete amp circuits and film capacitors are employed for the audio signal path — no chemical-type capacitors are used. Analog, digital, and power components are absolutely isolated, ensuring pristine, pure, and low-noise performance. With the DS-7, you’ll enjoy a rich, accurate sound field with exceptional stereo imaging and a consistent “flat” frequency response.

High-Resolution Performance

With 24-bit/192kHz audio-handling capability, the DS-7 is built for the most demanding and critical nearfield monitoring applications. The DS-7 offers analog (1/4”/XLR) and digital (AES/EBU and S/PDIF) inputs, which enable connectivity to a wide range of digital recording and workstation environments, including Roland’s VS-Series and other new-generation devices and formats.

Perfect Partners

Whether you work in an intimate home studio or the most elaborate commercial facility, Roland has a DS-Series model to fit your size, power, and budget requirement. The top-line DS-8 is a 1″ x 8″ bi-amped combo, with 120W of pure power. The DS-7 is a 3/4″ x 6.5″ enclosure with 60W amplification. The DS-5 is a compact 3/4″ x 5″ design with 45W of power.

Ergonomic, Efficient Design

The newly designed shielded cabinets help eliminate interference from TV, radio, and other electronic devices, allowing the DS-7 to be placed in close proximity to video monitors and computer screens. The power switch is located on the front panel for optimum convenience, and the highly efficient heat-sink power amplifier is fully compatible with IEC60065 safety standards.

SPECIFICATIONS:

HF TRIM: Knob
INPUT SELECT SWITCH: (Analog In/Digital In)
ASSIGN SWITCH: (Right/L+R/Left)
DIGITAL INPUT SELECT SWITCH: (AES/EBU / Optical / Coaxial)
POWER SWITCH

Indicators:

Indicators: POWER & DIGITAL IN

Connectors:

ANALOG INPUT: (XLR / 1/4 inch TRS phone type)
DIGITAL INPUT: (XLR)
DIGITAL INPUT: (Optical)
DIGITAL INPUT: (Coaxial)
DIGITAL THRU OUT: (Coaxial)Power Consumption 75 W

Accessories: Owner’s Manual, Power Cord

Size and Weight

Width: (W)209 mm8-1/4 inches
Depth: (D)307 mm12-1/8 inches
Height: (H)336 mm13-1/4 inches
Weight: 9.7 kg

All specifications and appearances are subject to change.

The AKAI MPK61

Fully Loaded for Studio and Stage.

The MPK61 is a keyboard performance MIDI controller that expands the popular MPK line. Each MPK controller combines a piano-style keybed with a bank of genuine Akai Professional MPC pads, assignable Q-Link controllers and key technologies from the iconic MPC family of music production workstations.

Producers, performers and DJs will appreciate the MPK61’s mix of 61 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 16 MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, 72 assignable Q-Link controllers, MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and an arpeggiator. The MPK61’s size is ideal for performers who need a larger keyboard than the original 49-key MPK49 offers, but also prefer the lighter weight and associated portability of a semi-weighted keyboard. The MPK61 retains the key split features from the MPK88, enabling you to divide the keyboard into two zones for performing with two different programs at once.

Like its 25, 49 and fully weighted 88-key siblings – the MPK25, MPK49 and MPK88, respectively – the MPK61 empowers you to create and manipulate melodic, harmonic and rhythmic content and inspires creative production with its arpeggiator, MPC Swing and MPC Note Repeat technologies.

The MPK61 comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software, one of the most popular and powerful performance and production programs worldwide. Ableton Live Lite enables musicians to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. The MPK61 is a MIDI controller that sends MIDI data over USB for plug-and-play performance with Mac and PC. Because they are MIDI compliant, the MPK series works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software for musical performers from keyboard players to producers to DJs and VJs.

Features:

• 61-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity
• 16 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity
• MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 48 samples
• Control 72 software parameters with 24 assignable Q-Link controllers
• Key Split enables two different sounds from the same keyboard
• MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process
• Transport controls for use with sequencers and DAWs
• MPC Full Level, MPC 16-Level, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with tempo and dynamics
• MIDI output over USB, bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable
• Comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software
• Works with virtually all MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software

Includes:

• MPK61 controller
• USB cable
• Software CD
• Quick start guide

Specifications:

• Number of Keys: 61 + 16 x 4 banks of drum pads
• Type of action: Semi-weighted
• Aftertouch (Channel)
• Computer Interface: USB/MIDI
• Displays: Custom LCD
• Footswitchable Patch Changes: yes
• Number of Independent MIDI Ins/Outs: 1
• Programmable Continuous Footpedals: 1
• Programmable Footswitches: 1
• Programmable controllers: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
• System Real-Time Controls: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
• Dimensions: 36″x11.25″x2.5″ (WxDxH)
• Weight: 27.99 lbs shipping weight, 17.2 lbs keyboard only

System Requirements:

Macintosh: 1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or later recommended)

Windows: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or Celeron compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended), 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, Windows compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended), QuickTime recommended
Available USB Port

SONAR X1 Studio

SONAR X1 Studio contains all the fundamental recording and editing power that has made SONAR such a popular choice amongst musicians and engineers for years. Now, with a completely redesigned user interface, creating music in SONAR is more intuitive and fluid than ever. With all the cutting edge creation tools and core technologies SONAR has to offer, plus an expanded set of professional instruments and effects, SONAR X1 Studio is the ideal choice for just about any studio environment.

DAW 2.0 Has Arrived

SONAR has been one of the most popular DAW’s on the market for nearly a decade now. And we’ve learned a lot along the way. But things have changed over the past ten years, so we felt it was time to take our more than 20 years experience in creating music software, combine it with cutting edge music creation tools, and wrap it in a totally modern design. Watch the video on the left to learn more.

Creating Music in SONAR X1

SONAR X1 is the digital audio workstation that offers one of a kind music creation tools to help you right from the start of the production process. Whether you’re searching for new ideas or looking to add musical parts to existing songs, SONAR X1 can help you break through those creative blocks.

More about creating music

Recording MIDI and Digital Audio: SONAR X1 provides the most comprehensive recording features of and DAW on the market today. It’s designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding professional – whether recording a solo performance, a band, or even an orchestra.

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Editing Audio and MIDI in SONAR X1: SONAR X1 offers precision editing tools you won’t find in any other DAW. Whether you’re editing audio or MIDI, it’s easy to make pinpoint edits and fix issues you didn’t think were possible.

More about editing

Using MIDI Controllers and ACT: SONAR X1 gives you dynamic control of your instruments and work flow. Use any MIDI controller to play virtual instruments. Plus breakthroughs in SONAR like Active Control Technology make it easy to map the knobs and sliders on your keyboard or control surface automatically.

More about ACT

Mixing Music in SONAR X1: SONAR X1 offers the perfect mixing environment for any professional engineer. SONAR’s industry-first, end-to-end, 64-bit double precision floating point mix engine allows you to mix with sonic clarity using a suite of versatile effects, powerful mixing tools and endless routing possibilities.

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Mastering in SONAR X1: SONAR X1 allows you to deliver the final polish to your tracks with high-end effects that were designed specifically for the task of mastering.

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Publishing and Collaborating in SONAR X1: SONAR X1 offers various options for collaborating with other studios as well as delivering to virtually any format including CD, video, surround and even the web.

SONAR X1 has received much critical-acclaim since its release. Here are just a few of the highlights from magazines and online sites all over the world

Amazona.de – Germany “Cakewalk has released SONAR X1, a very successful software. The new workflow is clear and structured, particularly suitable for beginners. The overall package, especially the Producer version, is excellent. Its competitors should take example. It’s also well priced. With this version, Cakewalk will be able to compete on the German market. This new version has everything it needs to do so.”

Audiofanzine – France “To wrap it up, this new interface is really excellent. Experienced SONAR users will quickly find everything they need, considering that everything is based on what already existed. Moreover, they will be able to improve their workflow, which will be faster and more. As for new users, they will be able to learn the software much easier and faster and will easily access many well-conceived and powerful tools.”

Blogcritic.com – United States “With SONAR 8.5, it was all about the goodies, with X1 it is all about listening to customers, looking at other products and rebuilding the foundation for future improvement. These will not only improve your production, but will get your creative juices going. If you truly want the ultimate in DAW software, then you need SONAR X1.”

Computer Music Magazine – United Kingdom “If you’re new to SONAR then there’s never been a better time to get into it. And for users both new and old, ProChannel should not be underestimated – it sounds killer and the direct integration means it’s always on hand. To sum up, with Sonar X1, Cakewalk have shortened the winding pathway between your imagination and the sounds coming out of the speakers. That, surely, is the best upgrade that anyone could ask for.”

Electronic Musician Magazine – United States “SONAR X1 is the biggest redesign of Cakewalk’s flagship DAW since its evolution from Pro Audio 10 years ago. The development team has succeeded in bringing the program’s ample feature set together under the control of a more streamlined interface. The majority of the improvements in this version are interface-related, with the most significant new features being the addition of ProChannel, an excellent integrated channel strip, and the ability to save and recall effects chains.”

Future Music Magazine – United Kingdom “The effects and instruments justify the price alone and the refined workflow is second to none.”

KEYS Magazine – Germany “Cakewalk SONAR X1 is definitely an impressive step ahead. The new program interface is intuitive and innovative. The user benefits from the fact that a team of developers has put much effort into a design making the workflow faster, more ergonomic – in short, more appropriate for making music. This is because the folks at Cakewalk see their DAW through a musician’s eyes rather than through engineer’s glasses. Actually, this is their greatest achievement.”

Mix Magazine – United States “If you’re familiar with SONAR, X1’s new GUI and Skyline workflow advancements alone will spoil you and are worth the upgrade. For first-timers, consider SONAR X1 Producer Edition a complete Windows DAW that will handle any audio task you throw at it.”

PC Pro Magazine – United Kingdom “Where SONAR wins hands down, however, is value. The flagship X1 Producer costs around £150 less than Cubase 6, and yet the quality and quantity of its bundled effects and instruments are notably superior.”

Prorec.com – United States “SONAR X1 is a significant upgrade to previous versions of SONAR. The new interface is beautiful, and the workflow enhancements are superb. This is truly something I’ve been hoping for in Sonar…If you’re a previous SONAR user, and you’ve been waiting for the day where things get cleaned up and polished, your wait is over. Cakewalk has taken major strides in the area of interface and workflow.”

Recording Magazine – Germany “Cakewalk has changed the entire interface and almost all parts of the workflow…This new interface will encourage creativity, new roads lead to new goals. SONAR Producer X1 is one of the best DAWs on the market. Its brand new interface also places Cakewalk at the top, visually.”

Recording Magazine – United States “To sum things up, SONAR X1 will help you get what’s in your head out and thumping through your speakers. The tools and options are designed for nearly everyone under the sun; add a new creative flow thanks to Skylight, and the possibilities are endless.”

Sound on Sound Magazine – United Kingdom “So, by way of summing up, SONAR X1 is a huge step forward for SONAR, and I think Cakewalk will almost certainly succeed in attracting new users. If you’re a Windows user and haven’t found a music production application that quite suits your taste, SONAR X1 might just be the flavour for you.”

Cakewalk Z3TA+

Z3TA+ is an award-winning analog-style synthesizer with incredible sound shaping capabilities. The exclusive bandlimited Waveshaping technology makes Z3TA+ one the best and most respected synths in the industry. As a complete instrument, Z3TA+ is oriented to the professional musician and sound programmer looking for uncompromised sound quality and features. 

Z3TA+ is a legend in the synth world. Used on countless tracks over the past decade, Z3TA+’s distinctive sound has been a staple of electronic artists the world over.

Z3TA+ (zeeta) is among the most expressive and inspiring virtual instruments available today, fully capable of producing the most authentic vintage analog sounds and incredible, cutting edge modern sounds. Whether you’re looking for lush, warm pads, slowly evolving atmospheres, searing leads or sparkling FM sounds, Z3TA+ delivers the goods, and includes hundreds of professional presets.

Z3TA+ includes built-in effects that make it the the ultimate synth to design your own unique sounds.

Drive

• 6 Drive modes, including Soft/Hard drive, Valve Amp, Smart Shaper and Heavy Metal (local plus global drive stage), individually selectable for both filters.
• Tone, Drive and output Level controls.
• Progressive Stereo Decimator (lo-fi).

Modulation

• 9 Mode Modulation section, full stereo operation (except when mono modes are selected).
• Modulation speed sync’able to host Tempo.
• 3 modulation waveforms.
• Broad range of Chorus, Flanger and Phaser effects available, including mono/stereo chorus, flanger and phaser, 6-voice chorus, Quad phaser.
• Delay, Speed, modulation Depth, Feedback, 2-band Modulation Equalizer with selectable modes and Level controls.

Compressor

• 3 Mode dedicated compressor, with Threshold, Ratio, Gain and output Level controls.
• Delay Section.
• 3 individual stereo delay lines, with Time (L & R), Delay, Feedback and Level controls.
• Multi mode 3-band EQ inserted in the feedback loop, with 6 EQ modes.
• Tempo Sync capable.

Delays

• Three independent delay lines which sync to host tempo.
• Stereo, Ping, Cross and LRC delay modes.
• Three-band stereo equalizer with six eq modes for each delay line.
• Individual time settings for L and R

Reverb

• Full stereo reverb.
• 4 Reverb modes, including Small Room, Mid Hall, Big Hall and Plate.
• Size, Damp, Lo, Hi and Wet/Dry controls.

Equalization

• Full stereo eq.
• 7 band equalizer with 11 equalizer modes (Wide 1/2/3, Half 1/2/3, Low, Lo/Mid, Mid, Mid/Hi, Hi).
• Stereo Cabinet-Amp simulator, with 19 different preset simulations.

Main Effects

• Effect bypass.
• Stereo Main Limiter.

Finale® 2012:

From inspiration to applause, music comes alive with Finale®. Easily compose, arrange, notate, and print publisher-quality sheet music that plays back with world-class sounds. Whether you’re creating orchestral film scores or .mp3 files for your iPod®, Finale offers you the flexibility and freedom to create any music you can imagine.

The most note entry options: Play a MIDI keyboard, use a mouse and computer keyboard, scan existing music, capture a brass or woodwind performance, or import a variety of files.

More sounds: With 400+ Garritan instruments, 100+ Tapspace instruments, and support of external sound libraries including VST/AU instruments and effects, your music can sound like a performance.

Finale exclusives: Create SmartMusic® accompaniments. Share your music with others via the free downloadable Finale Reader®. No other software includes Band-in-a-Box Auto-harmonizing, MusicXML 3.0 import/export, MicNotator®, Record/Import Audio, and more.

Finale makes quick work of common tasks, offering:

• Streamlined user interface is more efficient, intuitive, and consistent

• Setup Wizard configures your score beautifully in seconds

• Multiple options to enter your music using a MIDI keyboard, computer keyboard, mouse, mic, or scanner

• Scanning: existing sheet music goes directly into Finale. From there you can change the key, edit, and more

• Linked Parts intelligently link your score and parts to save you time

• Customizable and printable Music Education Resources including worksheets, flashcards, classroom repertoire, fonts, puzzles, and games

• Video Support – import video, plus send and display SMPTE time code

• TempoTap® – conduct your own tempo changes

• Playback – here are just a few reasons why Finale’s sound is unsurpassed:

o Exclusive ability to record or import an audio track for unprecedented realism

o More than 400 world-class Garritan instrument sounds and integrated Aria Player

o More than 100 sounds from the acclaimed Tapspace Virtual Drumline™

o Human Playback® makes your music sound like live musicians are playing it—even if you entered your notes with a mouse!

o External sound library support for VST/AU instruments and effects

• Save Audio Files (including .MP3) to create CDs or save to an iPod®

• Document Styles let you instantly personalize the appearance of new documents

• MicNotator® lets you enter notes by playing your brass or woodwind instrument

• Special noteheads and colored notes for younger students

• QuickStart Videos for those who don’t like to read manuals

Finale remains the world standard with many features not available in any other music notation software:

• Record or import an audio track

• Band-in-a-Box® Auto-Harmonizing – automatically generates up to 6-voice harmonies for your melodies

• Exercise Wizard – instantly generates up to 50,000 practice pieces for your band, orchestra, or choir without entering a single note

• Studio View™ – an all-in-one environment for multi-track music creation

• The ability to import and export MusicXML 3.0 files to and from other music software

• Free, downloadable Finale Reader® lets you share your Finale files with anyone who can then view, print, and play your music!

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Alesis M1A-320 usb – Studio Monitors

Alesis delivers pro-grade USB speaker performance to the computer desktop. M1 Active 320 USB speakers enable you to play audio from your computer and record audio coming into the speaker to your computer. Simply plug in the USB cable to your computer – No special drivers required.

M1 Active 320USB speakers are not only substantial audio monitors, but also serve as a convenient audio interface. Keyboards, mic pre’s, guitar effects, DJ Mixers, or standard CD and tape players can all easily connect directly to the M1Active 320 USB. Record them directly into your computer.

Full range, superb sound quality insures that you get more accurate audio reproduction to check your mixes. A Bass Boost switch helps emphasize bass frequencies – Great for various room situations where you want to hear more bass emphasis.

Specifications

•USB 1.1 audio interface

•16-Bit / 44.1-48 kHz recording and playback

•Pro-grade 1/4″ plugs and standard RCA jacks

•Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately)

•TRS Headphone output

•Two ¼” phone jacks inputs

•Stereo 1/8” TRS mini-jack input

•Stereo RCA inputs

•1/8” TS output to passive speaker

•Switchable power supply

•Magnetically shielded for placement near TV and computer monitors

Woofer:

•3” lightweight, magnetically-shielded

Tweeter:

•1” silk dome

Frequency Response:

•80 Hz – 20 kHz

Power:

•10W per channel RMS

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

•88dB weighted

Digital Conversion:

•16 bit delta sigma, 44.1kHz or 48kHz sampling rate

Speaker Dimensions (ea):

•5″ x 6.5″ x 7.375″ (W x D x H)

Eleven Rack is a revolutionary new guitar recording and effects processing system designed to eliminate the challenges guitarists have faced in the studio and on stage. Say goodbye to the lackluster guitar amp “models” of yesteryear: Eleven Rack utilizes a unique tone cloning design and one-of-a-kind, custom-designed True-Z input to re-create the experience of playing through a full guitar rig. By combining studio-standard Pro Tools® software with a DSP-accelerated high-resolution interface, Eleven Rack puts professional recording into the hands of every guitar player. Whether you’re tracking in the studio or playing on stage, Eleven Rack delivers fresh, mind-blowing, hyper-realistic guitar amp and effects tones that will inspire your best performances.

Eleven Rack in the Studio

Eleven Rack combines studio-standard Pro Tools software with a high-resolution, dual DSP-powered audio interface so you’ll never have to worry about latency when recording with its built-in amp/effects tones — nor will your computer have to carry the processing burden. Eleven Rack also takes re-amping to the next level by recording both dry and processed guitar signals simultaneously, allowing you to re-amplify later without patching a single cable. They even found a way to embed the Eleven Rack amp and effects settings into the audio tracks you record, enabling you to automatically recall those settings from your audio files on any Pro Tools system with Eleven Rack.

Eleven Rack On Stage

Eleven Rack also rocks onstage as a standalone amp tone and effects signal processor — They pulled out all the stops to make sure it sounds and feels just like playing through the real deal. They also included a classic collection of effects, from must-have stompboxes to world-class rackmount studio processors. Eleven Rack has all the I/O flexibility you need to integrate it into your existing rig, and easily incorporate the tones you’ve recorded with into your live setup — closing the gap between studio and stage. Eleven Rack also offers incredibly powerful control options using affordable MIDI controllers and expression pedals, giving you full foot control over everything from vintage wah effects to tempo-driven delays and more.

Features

Eleven Rack combines hyper-realistic guitar amp and effects tones with a dual-DSP-powered interface and studio-standard Pro Tools LE software to create the ultimate recording solution for guitar players.

Introducing True-Z

Among guitar tonehounds, it’s a well-known fact that input impedance — the electronic resistance found in the input circuit of the amp or effect you’re plugged in to — has a huge impact on your guitar tone. They realized that re-creating this electronic relationship was critical in nailing the sound and feel of the emulations. Each guitar reacts uniquely with each amp or effect — so they came up with a true analog solution that allows your guitar to interact realistically with the amp and effect re-creations.

That’s why they developed True-Z — a unique analog input circuit that replicates the input impedance of classic stompbox pedals and guitar amps, resulting in amazingly realistic sounds. It’s almost as if the True-Z input on Eleven Rack morphs into the 1/4″ input jack of whatever classic stompbox or amplifier you are using. When you plug into Eleven Rack, you get the same response — and same great tone — as when plugging in to a vintage stompbox or guitar amp. You can also manually control the impedance of the True-Z input and set it to a value that suits your playing best.

Eleven Rack Hardware

•Unique True-Z auto-impedance matching guitar input •Incredible emulations of classic guitar amp tones inspired by Fender®, Vox®, Marshall®, Soldano, and Mesa/Boogie® amps* •Refined collection of sought-after classic stompbox tones inspired by effects from MXR®, Electro-Harmonix®, Ibanez®, ProCo, Univox®, and more* •Powerful collection of studio-quality rackmount effects processors •Convolution-based cabinet emulations deliver unprecedented realism in cabinet tones •Convolution-based microphone emulations inspired by classic dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mic designs •Integrated FX loop switchable to incorporate existing mono or stereo rack and stompbox effects •Controllable via MIDI controllers and expression pedals •Built-in tuner •Tap-tempo control of time-based effects •High-speed USB 2.0 connection •Supports up to 8 simultaneous channels of high-resolution recording up to 24-bit/96 kHz •Stereo balanced XLR outputs and dedicated 1/4” outputs •XLR mic input with 48V phantom power and pad switch •2 x 1/4” line-level inputs •AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O •Stereo 1/4” headphone jack •1 x 1 MIDI I/O  

Pro Tools LE Software

•Award-winning Pro Tools LE 8 recording, editing, and mixing software — now optimized for guitar players

•Powerful Eleven Rack control window for creating/editing Eleven Rack rig settings right from Pro Tools software

•Records both dry and processed signals simultaneously, with recallable rig settings embedded into audio files

•Includes over 70 professional effects, including reverb, delay, chorus, distortion, flanger, phaser, reverse, EQ, and compression

•Powerful virtual instruments for creating backing tracks, including a drum machine, tonewheel organ, piano, synthesizer, and synth/sample workstation

 Virtual Instruments

•Boom™ drum machine and sequencer •DB-33 tonewheel organ emulator with rotating speaker simulation •Mini Grand acoustic grand piano •Vacuum monophonic vacuum tube synthesizer •Xpand!2 multitimbral synth and sample workstation •Structure Free sample player •FXpansion BFD Lite acoustic drum module  

Effects, Sound-Processing, Utility Plug-ins:

•1-Band EQ III •4-Band EQ III •7-Band EQ III •AIR Chorus •AIR Distortion •AIR Dynamic Delay •AIR Enhancer •AIR Ensemble •AIR Filter Gate •AIR Flanger •AIR Frequency Shifter •AIR FuzzWah •AIR KillEQ •AIR Lo-Fi•AIR MultiChorus •AIR Multi-Delay •AIR Nonlinear Reverb •AIR Phaser •AIR Reverb •AIR Spring Reverb •AIR StereoWidth •AIR Talkbox •AIR Vintage Filter •BF76 Compressor •BF Essential Clip Remover •BF Essential Correlation Meter •BF Essential Meter Bridge •BF Essential Noise Meter •Celemony Melodyne Essential •Chorus •Click •Compressor/Limiter •D-Verb •DC Offset Removal •De-Esser •Delay •DigiReWire •Dither •Duplicate •Eleven Free •Expander/Gate •Extra Long Delay II •Flanger •Gain •Invert •Lo-Fi •Long Delay II •Maxim •Medium Delay II •Multi-Tap Delay •Normalize •Ping-Pong Delay •Pitch •Pitch Shift •POWr Dither •Recti-Fi •Reverse •SansAmp •Sci-Fi •Signal Generator •Short Delay II •Slap  Delay II •Time Compression Expansion •Time Shift •TL AutoPan •TL InTune •TL MasterMeter •TL Metro •Trim •Vari-Fi Tone

Up until now, amp modeling solutions haven’t really delivered the full depth, dimension, and response of a mic’d up rig. We decided to take this challenge head on to ensure Eleven Rack truly re-creates the experience of playing through the most coveted guitar amps in the world. Check it out:

•Years were spent, scouting a connoisseur’s collection of vintage and modern amps and cabinets, paying special attention to choosing amps that represented the best of their generation and remained unmodified from their original design. Then, they painstakingly inspected every component, took detailed measurements, and captured every stage of the signal path — point to point.

•They incorporated nuances like power amp sag, ghost notes, and cabinet resonance that other amp modeling developers overlooked, giving their clones the truly multi-dimensional tone and hyper-realistic response previously only achievable by mic’ing a real amp.

•They set out to invent an input circuit that re-creates the electronic relationship between your guitar and an actual amp or effect. This can’t be done digitally — so they developed a unique True-Z direct input that automatically adjusts the input impedance to match that of the particular amp/effects rig signal chain. Thanks to the True-Z input, plugging into Eleven Rack sounds and feels just like plugging into a real amp or effect.

•Using convolution processing, they captured the exact sound of the cabinets and mics used to create the tone of a mic’d combo — instead of using EQ filters to “fake” a sound.

•They enlisted guitar recording expert John Cuniberti (Platinum and Gold recording engineer/producer and inventor of the Reamp® box) to ensure the mic’ing techniques used during development were absolutely top notch.

•They also emulated an assortment of vintage and classic effects processors — from must-have stompbox effects to high-end studio processors culled from Pro Tools|HD® TDM plug-ins used in pro studios around the world

Guitar amp emulations based on*:

•’59 Fender® Bassman® •’59 Fender® Tweed Deluxe •’64 Fender® Black Face Deluxe Reverb® Normal Channel •’64 Fender® Black Face Deluxe Reverb® Vibrato Channel •’66 VOX® AC30 Top Boost •’67 Fender® Black Face Twin Reverb® •’69 Marshall® 1959 100 Watt Super Lead Plexiglas Head •’82 Marshall® JCM800 2203 100-Watt Head •’85 Mesa/Boogie® Mark IIc+ Drive Channel •’89 Soldano SLO100 Super Lead Overdrive Head Clean Channel •’89 Soldano SLO100 Super Lead Overdrive Head Crunch Channel •’89 Soldano SLO100 Super Lead Overdrive Head Overdrive Channel •’92 Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier® Head Vintage Channel •’92 Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier® Head Modern Channel •Avid Custom Vintage Crunch •Avid Custom Modern Overdrive  

Speaker cabinet emulations based on*:

•’59 Fender® Bassman® 4×10” with Jensen P10Qs •’59 Fender® Tweed Deluxe 1×12” with Jensen P12Q •’64 Fender® Black Face Deluxe Reverb® 1×12” with Jensen P12N •’66 VOX® AC30 2×12” with Celestion Alnico Blues •’67 Fender® Black Face Twin Reverb® 2×12” with Jensen C12Ns •’68 Marshall® 1960A with Celestion G12H “Greenbacks” •’06 Marshall® 1960AV 4×12” with Celestion Vintage 30s

Microphone emulations based on*:

•Shure SM7 Dynamic Microphone •Shure SM57 Unidyne III Dynamic Microphone •Sennheiser MD 409 Dynamic Microphone •Sennheiser MD 421 Dynamic Microphone •Neumann U67 Condenser Microphone •Neumann U87 Condenser Microphone •AKG C 414 EB Condenser Microphone •Royer 121 Ribbon Microphone  

Effects emulations based on*:

•Spring Reverb (based on the Fender® Deluxe Reverb*) •Green JRC Overdrive (based on the Ibanez TS-808*) •Tri-Knob Fuzz (based on the Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi*) •Black Op Distortion (based on the ProCo Rat*) •Shine Wah (based on the VOX® V-846*) •C1 Chorus/Vibrato (based on the Boss CE-1*) •Orange Phaser (based on the MXR® Phase 90*) •EP Tape Echo (based on the Maestro Echoplex EP-3*) •BBD Delay (based on the Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man*) •Grey Compressor (based on the Ross Compressor*) •Vibe Phaser (based on the Univox Uni-Vibe*) •Black Wah (based on the Thomas Organ CB-95 Crybaby*) •Flanger •Roto Speaker •Volume Pedal •Eleven SR (Stereo Reverb) •Graphic EQ •Tuner

NB: Eleven Rack is not connected with, or approved or endorsed by, the owners of the AKG, Boss, Celestion, Electro Harmonix, Fender®, Ibanez, Jensen, Maestro, Marshall®, Mesa/Boogie®, MXR®, Neumann, ProCo, Ross, Royer, Sennheiser, Shure, Soldano, Thomas Organ, Univox, and VOX® names. These names are used solely to identify the guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets, loudspeakers, effects, and microphones emulated by Eleven Rack.

System Requirements

PC Mac

•Windows Vista (32-bit) with SP1 •Windows XP (32-bit) with SP3* •1 GB RAM •USB 2.0 port •DVD drive •Mac OS X 10.5.5 •G5 or Intel processor •1 GB RAM •USB 2.0 port •DVD drive 

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.

Samson Meteor Mic

The Meteor Mic is the universal solution for recording music on your computer. Perfect for your home studio! Meteor Mic is also ideal for Skype, iChat or voice recognition software. With Meteor Mic, you can make incredible recordings that are out of this world.

A stereo 1/8-inch headphone output for no latency monitoring and headphone volume knob give you complete control. A microphone mute switch gives you audio privacy while video conferencing. We’ve integrated a mic stand adapter into the bottom so you can mount the Meteor Microphone on a boom or desktop stand.

Since there’s no need for drivers, you can start recording right out of the box on any computer. And Meteor Mic is compatible with most computer-based digital audio workstations. A USB cable and carry pouch are also included.

The Meteor Mic meets iPad meets GarageBand.

Unlike other USB mics that require a powered USB hub, Meteor Mic plugs right into your iPad with Apple’s USB connector. It’s never been easier to start recording…

Making the magic.

For multimedia creators, Meteor Mic brings amazing audio quality to voiceovers. If you’re adding narration to a company video, or even your home movies, Meteor Mic will give your words clarity and impact. You can even use Meteor Mic to narrate PowerPoint presentations.

Preferred for podcasting.

As podcasting continues to grow in popularity, creators need both audio quality and ease of use. Meteor Mic can help you wow your listeners and set yourself apart in a crowded podcasting community.

Meteor Mic is a unique, all-in-one solution that lets you make great recordings on your computer, so you always make an impact.

Features:

• Large (25mm) diaphragm condenser for rich audio recording
• Cardioid pickup pattern
• Smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz
• CD quality, 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution
• Fold-back leg design provides optimal mic positioning
• Durable chrome-plated body
• Plugs directly into any computer with a USB input, no drivers required
• Compatible with most computer-based digital audio workstation software
• Stereo 1/8-inch headphone jack for no latency monitoring
• Headphone volume control with microphone mute switch
• Includes USB cable and carry pouch

The Alesis Performance Pad

The Performance Pad features eight velocity-sensitive drum pads and a built-in electronic drum machine with professional sounds and features. You can create and record your own beats from scratch or play along with the built-in patterns. With Performance Pad, you can practice quietly with headphones, or plug into an amplifier.

It includes foot-switch inputs for a bass drum pedal, HiHat pedal, and a Line-level input to connect a CD Player, iPod, computer, or other audio device so that percussionists can play along with nearly any recorded mix. Built-in rhythm patterns are also included to compliment playing.

Dynamic Articulation™ technology is included to add nuance to the feel of every drum hit. In addition, there are industry-standard mounting holes on the bottom for easy attachment to an existing drum kit rack.

The 24-bit, high-quality headphone output on the Performance Pad insures a no-compromise playback experience without disturbing others. Connection to keyboards and sound modules is made simple thanks to the integrated MIDI output.

Performance Pad brings together quality feel and and legendary drum sounds for the perfect all-in-one percussion station.

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Features

•8 natural feeling, velocity-sensitive drum pads with Dynamic Articulation™

•Built-in professional drum machine so you can record and play back your own beats

•50 Preset / 50 User drum kits with 233 sounds assignable to any pad

•Built-in rhythm patterns to complement your playing

•Large LCD display with easy-to-navigate interface

•Dynamic Articulation stereo samples with reverb and ambience for realistic playing

•2 foot-switch inputs for external kick and HiHat (sold separately)

•Stereo input to play along with your CD or MP3 player

•MIDI output to play external MIDI devices

•High-quality 24-bit stereo and headphone outputs

•Lightweight, durable enclosure

•2 Outputs (1 stereo pair)

•16/24-bit Sample/DAC Resolution

•8 simultaneous sounds accessible via Pads

•120 simultaneous sounds accessible via MIDI

•16-voice polyphony

•7-position user-programmable panning

•8 loudness levels via pads, 127 levels via MIDI

•Timing resolution:96ppq

•1-128 beats per-pattern time signature range

•Tempo range: 20-255bpm

•Notes/Patterns/Songs: 12,000/400 (200 user, 200 preset)/100

•Kits:50 user, 50 preset

•MIDI Program Change Response: Kit

•Sync: MIDI Clock/Song Position Pointer

•Footswitch Jacks/Functions: 2- Kick and HiHat control

•Other Features: Sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambience

•Dynamic Articulation: Modulates tone

Alesis Q25 MIDI Controller

Complete Compact Control

Looking for a compact, no-hassle MIDI controller for all your music software and hardware needs? Tired of keyboard controllers jammed with knobs and sliders you’ll never use? Are you ready to just plug and play? If yes, the Q series of MIDI keyboard controllers is for you.

The Q25 is a 25-note, velocity-sensitive, MIDI keyboard controller with USB and traditional MIDI ports that enable you to connect to almost all MIDI equipment including software and sound modules. Thanks to Pitch and Modulation wheels, backlit Octave Up and Down buttons, and a Volume/Data Entry slider, you can add expression, range, and dynamics to your performances quickly and effortlessly.

Simply connect the Q25 to your computer with the included USB cable and you’re immediately ready to begin making music. A single USB cable supplies power and data connection, and you won’t even need to install drivers to make the Q25 work. The Q25 is class-compliant, which allows you to skip the programming and start playing instantly.

The Q25 comes with a copy of Ableton Live Lite, Alesis Edition software, for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box. The Q25 is also the perfect choice for controlling hardware MIDI devices. Its compact size and portability make it ideal for fitting into existing rigs and then hitting the road. Place it a tier above an existing workstation keyboard and utilize Q25′s streamlined layout to maximize your sound and performance options. You can even send Program Changes from the Q25′s keys to change programs, patches, and more.

The Q25 pairs compact, essential control with complete MIDI keyboard performance for playing and recording with virtually any MIDI software or hardware.

FEATURES

•25-note keyboard controller for melodic control of virtually all MIDI hardware and software

•Velocity sensitive keys for expressive, musical performance

•USB MIDI and traditional MIDI for use with Mac and PC, as well as MIDI hardware

•Pitch and Modulation wheels for capturing musical expression

•Backlit Octave Up and Down buttons expand your range

•Assignable volume/data-entry slider enables you to control your most-used parameter

•Sustain pedal input for complete performance (pedal sold separately)

•Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately)

•Comes with Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition for recording, sequencing, and performing

•Bus powered via USB, so you won’t need a power cable

Includes:

•Q25 keyboard

•Software DVD

•Quick start guide

Specifications

Dimensions: 19″ (w) x 7.25″(d) x 2 3/8″ (h)

Weight: 4.6 lbs.

ALESIS MultiMix 16 USB FX

Mix the whole band, add effects, and interface with your Mac or PC.

The MultiMix 16 USB FX is a live and recording mixer with built-in effects that doubles as a computer recording interface so you can mix, record, or do both at the same time. Whether you are mixing a band or sub-mixing a group of inputs such as a drumset, the MultiMix 16 USB FX is easy to use, rugged, and packed with features. Offering microphone inputs with phantom power, guitar-direct inputs, and line-level inputs for connecting everything else, plus a selection of stage-ready effects, the MultiMix 16 USB FX delivers clean audio to your PA and recording systems.

 COMPLETE INPUTS

The MultiMix 16 USB FX features eight XLR inputs with independent gain faders. These XLR inputs also have a switchable phantom power option to accommodate both dynamic and condenser microphones. 1/4″ line inputs are also available on all 16 channels. A high-impedance input on channel two enables direct connection of a guitar or bass – a great convenience for singer/songwriters looking to get a clean, “hot” signal. A Tape RCA stereo input is also included adding the ability to mix in audio from other sources such as a CD or LP player.

 POWERFUL PROCESSING

Each channel features multi-band EQs, with channels one through four featuring sweepable, parametric midrange control for perfectly tailoring the sound of microphones. The MultiMix 16 USB FX includes an internal effects processor to quickly and easily add new colors to your mix. Reverb, Delay or Phaser can be dialed up simply by adjusting the pre or post-fader knobs located within each channel strip. The MultiMix 16 USB FX also contains Aux Out and stereo Returns, as well as Insert jacks on channels one through four to allow for audio to be processed by external effects engines.

RECORDING INTERFACE

Like the other mixers in Alesis’ MultiMix USB series, the MultiMix 16 USB FX contains a complete USB recording interface. Musicians and engineers can plug the MultiMix 16 USB FX’s class-compliant USB connection into their Mac or PC without installing any software drivers and enjoy a digital-direct stereo connection with virtually any audio software application. The MultiMix 16 USB FX enables bidirectional stereo signal, so musicians can record the stereo Main output into their computer and listen back using the mixer as an interface from software to headphones and monitoring loudspeakers.

Part of the latest generation of MultiMix mixers, the MultiMix 16 USB FX includes removable endcaps, which can be helpful for squeezing the MultiMix 16 USB FX into smaller spaces in tightly packed setups. In addition to its improved signal-to-noise ratio specifications, the mixer consumes 36% less power than its predecessor for reliability and energy efficiency.

Mix the whole band with the MultiMix 16 USB FX.

 SPECS

 INPUTS

• 8x XLR with discrete-design preamplifiers and phantom power
• 16x 1/4″ line
• 2x RCA Two Track (Tape in)

 OUTPUTS

• 2x 1/4″ Main
• 2x 1/4″ Monitor
• 1/4″ TRS Headphone
• 2x RCA Two Track (Tape Out)

USB

• 2 In, 2 Out
• 16-bit, 44.1/48 kHz A-D/D-A
• Dimensions: (WxDxH) Coming soon
• Weight: Coming soon

Minimum System Requirements:

 •Mac: OS X

•PC: Windows XP, Vista, or 7

•USB port

LOGIC STUDIO SOFTWARE for Mac

Pro mixing, in all its glory.

Hundreds of input channels. Dozens of mix groups. Plenty of sends and auxiliaries. Dynamic channel strip creation. Powerful automation and track management. And full surround capabilities. Logic Studio brings it all together in a straightforward, customizable layout that makes it easy to focus on any part of your project.

The ultimate way to record.

Logic Studio gives you everything you need for a professional recording session. Seamless punch recording. Automatic take management. Marker creation. It’s all easy to do, and everything can be undone. And it works just as smoothly for a two-hour symphony as for a simple singer/songwriter demo. With more than 200 audio tracks available and the ability to run hundreds of plug-ins, you’ll never have to upgrade in the middle of a project.

Even better live.

Logic Studio lets you turn your Mac into an incredibly powerful live stage rig. You can travel light and still use all your studio instruments and effects. Setup and teardown are blazingly fast. Your gear is incredibly easy to control. You can sound as big as you want with live loop recording and backing tracks. And you can use all your favorite hardware controllers. Welcome to your perfect gig.

Logic Studio is loaded with spot-on models and gorgeous samples of the best gear ever — from the classic to the rare and obscure. You also get the most advanced, easy-to-use tools for manipulating those sounds or creating your own.

PLUG-INS

Amp Designer and Pedalboard are two new plug-ins that give you an astonishing collection of gear. Amp Designer lets you mix and match 25 amp heads, 5 EQs, 10 reverbs, 25 speaker cabinets, and 3 mics that you can position freely around the speaker cone. So you can faithfully re-create almost any legendary sound. And Pedalboard features 30 stompboxes, all meticulously crafted to reproduce the tones and responsiveness of the originals they’re modeled after. The Pedalboard interface makes it easy to re-order and swap your pedals, and to creatively route your signal for thousands of combinations and virtually unlimited sounds. And because it all lives on your Mac, it’s easy to bring your killer sounds with you to the stage.

STUDIO EFFECTS

The new Logic Studio adds a live loop recorder to the long list of plug-ins you can use to enhance any recording session, live show, or post-production project. New Warped Effects let you break the rules of reverb, transforming your sound with movement, texture, ghost rhythms, and much more. Delay Designer has an intuitive, multitap interface that lets you get as creative as you want with delay. And you can bring just the right touch to your project with professional EQ and dynamics plug-ins, pitch correction, modulation, filters, and distortion.

STUDIO INSTRUMENTS

The largest collection of software instruments in a single box just got better. Introducing Playback, a live-performance plug-in that turns your Mac into a flexible, reliable backing track player. You also get a complete range of drum sounds, synths, and vintage keyboards. A powerful sampler. And the world’s most advanced component modeling instrument.

More than 20,000 Apple Loops.

Royalty-free Apple Loops let you build a rhythm, grab a melodic phrase, or simply sketch out an arrangement. Any loop you choose will automatically change key and tempo to match your project. Real Instrument loops, also known as blue loops, are integrated into your project as audio files and can be edited like any audio region. And Software Instrument loops, or green loops, allow you to fully edit the instrument, effect, and original MIDI performance. Apple Loops give you plenty of creative fuel — you can even use Apple Loops Utility to create and tag your own loops.

More than 1700 sampled instruments.

Logic Studio is packed with beautifully sampled EXS instruments. Build your song with authentic strings, horns, woodwinds, guitars, pianos, basses, harp, choir, synthesizers, electric and pipe organs, acoustic and electric drum kits, orchestral percussion, world instruments, textures, and soundscapes.

More than 4500 presets for plug-ins.

You don’t have to be a sound engineer to take advantage of the enormous range of plug-ins that come with Logic Studio. Just rely on the plug-in settings (designed by sound engineers) to get great sounds right out of the box. Plug-in settings can also speed up the production, mixing, and mastering process if you use them as templates for your instrument and effects combos and tweak them from there.

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 Cubase 6

Edit faster with less clicks with Drum editing deluxe

Developed in conjunction with recording professionals and top-flight studio drummers, Cubase 6 raises the bar for multitrack drum editing tasks on all levels. Incorporating an entire new transient and tempo detection, phase stable audio quantization and drum replacement functions, Cubase 6 offers a complete toolset to perfect the rhythm, feel and flavor of live-recorded drum tracks. Whether it is about non-destructively correct timing issues or changing the tempo of a drum performance seamlessly — a tight groove is just a few clicks away.

New transient detection — to slice them all

Based on a state-of-the-art algorithm, Cubase 6 introduces a straightforward and intelligent transient detection function. Finding all drum hits is a breeze now, thanks to the intuitive preview feature and two specialized filters, called Peak and Beats. With this powerful tool on hand, you can detect single hits, rolls and ghost notes faster and more accurate than ever before. After the transients have been detected they are merged across multiple tracks by taking user definable priority of individual tracks into account. The drumhits are then cut up and grouped together ready for detailed tweaking. In this way, copying that great fill from verse 2 to verse 1 is solved with minimum effort: select one, move them all.

Advanced tempo detection

Cubase 6 features a newly developed tempo detection algorithm, which accurately and semi-automatically determines the tempo of any rhythmic audio material. This makes it easy to determine the tempo of a drum performance that has not been recorded to a metronome. The resulting tempo map can be used for to keep the dynamic feeling of natural tempo variations or to remove unwanted tempo changes quickly. Whatever rhythm is at hand, Cubase 6 will detect the tempo and match the track to a beat grid of your choice.

Multitrack audio quantization

In Cubase 6 rhythmic audio material can be quantized just like any MIDI material, offering numerous possibilities to fix timing issues and to change the groove of live-recorded drums. To preserve phase relationships between tracks, the individual slices on all tracks are still grouped and moved at once. Cubase automatically creates cross-fades between slices to ensure seamless transitions between them and fill gaps that might be introduced during quantization. A few clicks, and all drum tracks are matched to the bass drum, snare or whatever source or sources are desired. With the Slice Rules you can decide which sources will get a higher priority during slicing.

Straightforward drum replacement

The bass drum needs some extra punch? The snare drum doesn’t cut through the mix? With the new Hitpoint-to-MIDI function, it gets very easy to replace, double or enrich live-recorded drum sounds. When the transients have been detected, a single click on the Create MIDI Notes button creates a MIDI track containing a MIDI note for each single drum hit. From here, it’s up to you which sampler or synth you want to fuel with the note. A good choice would be the powerful Groove Agent ONE drum sampler, included in Cubase 6.

Conjure the perfect take

Cubase 6 comes with a new Lane Track concept for lightning fast multitake comping. When recording several takes, Cubase instantly creates a Lane Track for each take. From here, it’s just a short way to perfection: Simply swipe across the best parts of a take and Cubase automatically creates a master take that contains all selected parts. For comfortable comping, each Lane Track sports a solo button and full editing functionality — building the perfect take has never been that easy.

Bring together what belongs together

The new Track Edit Groups tool refines the work with multitrack recordings in Cubase. This new function allows multitrack editing with single-click actions. Whether it’s guitar, bass or ambient recording, professional sound engineers mix several signals to get the best results. When recording a guitar for example, it is common to record signals from different amps or microphone types on separate tracks. With Track Edit Groups activated, related tracks are tied together and can be edited at once, making this new feature a huge time-saver.

The revolution unfolds:

VST Expression 2 Maximum expression on every note

With the simultaneous release of Cubase 6 and VST 3.5, Steinberg is taking MIDI editing to a whole new level. Note Expression is the new smart way to assign, create and edit multiple controller values directly on single note-level — all in a single handy graphical interface.

The perfect choice for demanding orchestral arrangements and creating unique sound effects, Note Expression allows controller values to be drawn directly onto single note events in the Key Editor. Because each individual note event contains its own set of controller data, even polyphonic sounding notes can now be dynamically controlled — fully independent from each other. This way, composers can access controller information such as volume or pitch bend in one place, making it easy to scale, shift or delete several values at once. Best of all, when moving or copying a note event, the associated controller data will follow as well. Each single note event and controllers are treated as one unit, which makes working with instrument articulations faster and more intuitive than ever before. Breaking the traditional MIDI limitations opens up entirely new creative possibilities: Imagine a chord containing different filter sweeps, volume curves or dynamic expressions for every single note!

Make it dynamic

The VST Expression set has been extended and now also sports dynamics in the Key Editor. From pianissimo to crescendo and fortissimo — all dynamics from the Score Editor are available in the new Articulations/Dynamics Lane in the Key Editor.

When using VST 3.5-compatible instruments, you get instant acoustic feedback from parts that contain dynamics. What’s more, the Dynamics Mapping feature allows very fine adjustments for up to three controllers for dynamics, including velocity, volume and freely assignable MIDI CC.

From ultra-realistic instrument sounds to the most unexpected sonic spheres, VST 3.5 and Note Expression enable a whole new creative approach to composition and sound design. And it doesn’t stop here. Use VariAudio together with Note Expression to bring lifeless MIDI recordings to life. With the Extract MIDI feature inside the Sample Editor you can make snapshots of the pitch and volume curves of monophonic audio recordings and paste that information into MIDI notes!

VST Expression map on call

VST 3.5 compatible instruments such as the included HALion Sonic SE, as well as HALion Sonic and the HALion Symphonic Orchestra VST Sound Instrument Set can automatically transfer the articulation setup of each individual instrument sound to a VST Expression Map — a great function that will speed up the setup of VST Expression maps dramatically.

Make some noise!! Insane tones for your guitar!!!

Be it jazz, rock or metal, VST Amp Rack is ready to infuse guitar tracks with drive, punch and clarity. With this tool at hand, there is no need for buying additional guitar recording gear.

 VST Amp Rack is the new reference virtual guitar amplifier and effects suite, featuring the best in convolution technology. With the push of a button, VST Amp Rack delivers a comprehensive collection of outstanding guitar tones across an array of genres and styles from vintage to modern.

Based on some of the finest guitar amplifiers ever crafted, VST Amp Rack comes with seven distinct amp models that exactly reproduce the unique character of their originals. Whether it is crystal clean, creamy crunch or singing sustain, VST Amp Rack always delivers the perfect tone for studio-grade guitar tracks.

Designed as a customizable guitar rack waiting to be fueled, VST Amp Rack allows guitarists, bassists, engineers and producers to create complete setups, consisting of amps, classic stomp box effects, speaker cabinets and microphone models.

Sixteen legendary stomp boxes are available, including Wah Wah, Tape Delay and Fuzz. This, in combination with six classic speaker cabinets, two microphones and a tuner make VST Amp Rack the ultimate set of tools for authentic guitar recording.

Taste Sonic Dimensions

HALion Sonic SE is a streamlined version of HALion Sonic, Steinberg’s premier VST workstation. Incorporating the same pristine audio and synth engine as its award-winning brother, HALion SonicSE offers tight integration with Cubase 6 and more than 900 production-ready sounds and instruments. Intuitive handling, instant playability and VST 3.5 support make this new instrument the perfect choice for creative songwriting or just playing along.

HALion Sonic SE replaces HALion ONE, but all HALion ONE sounds have been refurbished and are now included in HALion Sonic SE — together with brilliant new content.

Equipped with detailed acoustic instruments and brilliant synthesizers, the SE version is an extensive pool of sounds for everyday studio work. HALion Sonic SE supports VST 3.5, being among the first to benefit from the revolutionary VST Expression 2 technology. This includes time-saving tools for composers such as the automatic VST Expression map setup and the Note Expression features. What’s more, eight intuitive Quick Controls provide fast access to the most important sound-shaping parameters. And with HALion Sonic SE, Cubase 6 also introduces a MIDI file import mode, making full use of HALion Sonic SE’s 16-part multitimbral mode.

HALion Symphonic Orchestra VST Sound Instrument Set

Cubase 6 contains a 60-day fully functional trial version of the HALion Symphonic Orchestra VST Sound Instrument Set, providing a wealth of acoustic orchestral instruments at their best. The trial version can be upgraded online to a permanent license at a very special price — exclusive for Cubase 6 customers. Existing HSO users will be excited to find out that they can use HALion Symphonic Orchestra VST Sound Instrument Set with their existing license as a free update right away!

Capturing every nuance and detail of a full palette and dynamic range of strings, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, this library includes an almost inexhaustible range of articulations and expressive playing technique, directly accessible in HALion Sonic SE and Cubase 6 — thanks to VST Expression 2.

LoopMash reloaded

The highly evolved LoopMash 2 offers even more cool ways to remix loops and create tons of new fresh variations of your music while giving you total control over the process. Over 20 new MIDI-controllable live and slice-based effects such as scratches, stutters and tape stops will get your beats onto the dancefloors.

LoopMash 2 now sports twice the amount of scenes — a total of 24 — to inject more variety into your performances. The scenes can be rearranged using drag-and-drop and renamed by double-clicking on them. With full Undo/Redo support you have now the freedom to try every parameter combination that comes to your mind without worrying about the consequences.

And that’s not all, you can drag-and-drop slices from one LoopMash 2 track to another, or even into Groove Agent ONE!

Work smarter, flow faster! Penty of eye candy and snazziness!!

Cubase 6 features a significantly redesigned graphical user interface that not only looks good but also makes the huge Cubase 6 feature set even more accessible. Color and contrast optimization minimize eye strain and viewing fatigue during extended viewing sessions — this is pivotal when working long hours to meet project deadlines.

The brand-new look for Parts, Events, Arranger and Marker tracks helps you to distinguish between what’s important and what may not be so important in the Project window, while the revised Inspector and the overall new color scheme round out the fresh new design.

X64 support for Mac

The native Cubase 64-bit support under Mac OS X 10.6 64-bit increases the addressable amount of RAM from 2 gigabytes to an astonishing 1 terabyte. In plain words, the bigger your memory, the more tracks, plug-ins and samples you can use in Cubase. This also means you can easily use all the compatible libraries available on the market today. That’s what 64-bit support is all about.

 Get a grip on Cubase 6 is all about enhanced accessibility, with all the benefits to ease-of-use and workflow that this entails. Building on enhancements engineered for the Sample Editor in Cubase 6, the Key Editor has now been extended to provide smooth and intuitive access to all pivotal parameters.

Cubase 6 provides a new command console for all the most important MIDI tools and functions in the form of the new Inspector. Expression Maps, Note Expression, Quantize, Transpose and Length are now close at hand, available from one central spot — it’s all a breeze in Cubase 6…

Parameters can now be directly assigned to a Quick Control by simply right-clicking a VST 3 plug-in or instrument control. Alternatively, you can also use the Quick Control’s ”Learn mode” button to assign a plug-in or instrument’s control to an empty Quick Control slot.

New scaling tools for controller and automation data offer a highly intuitive user experience when working with MIDI data, including simultaneous editing of several events and an dramatically streamlined look-and-feel. You are in full control: scale, rotate and move marked events up or down; all events are scaled smoothly in relation to each other.

Video tutorials included

Cubase 6 features more than two hours of detailed video tutorials produced by the experts of Streamworks Audio. Ranging from step-by-step instructions for beginners to advanced workflow and editing techniques, there’s something in store for everyone — recorded in finest HD quality and included for free.

There’s more to stay for

Cubase 6 comes with many new and exciting features that make the latest incarnation of Cubase possibly the most comprehensive DAW to date. But it’s also all the small details that have been refined or newly introduced that make the overall Cubase experience not only more powerful but truly inspiring.

Global project compatibility between Cubase 6 derivates

Ensure seamless project compatibility between all Cubase 6 derivates and exchange projects with other studios or friends that run a smaller Cubase 6 version (such as Cubase Artist 6). The sixth version of Cubase allows for overall project consistency so users of different Cubase 6 versions can read and work on the same project — absolutely hassle-free.

New plug-in generation

Cubase 6 includes redesigned and extended VST 3 versions of some of Steinberg’s most popular, first-class VST 2 plug-ins: the powerful De-esser, the greatly enhanced Surround Panner, Mixer Delay, SMPTE Generator, Mix 6 to 2 and the really useful Test Generator.

More Grid options

With Cubase 6 you can now adjust the grid of the Project window and MIDI editors to your quantize settings. Simply select Use Quantize as the grid type and pick the quantize preset of your choice to get a triplets grid in the Project window, for example.

Pristine time-stretching

The stunning zplane algorithms in Cubase 6 have been customized for tonal, complex, single and percussive audio material. These algorithms are optimized for extreme time-stretching so you will be amazed how good they sound. This is one jaw-dropping tool you won’t want to miss after the first try.

Take your MediaBay with you

With Cubase 6, you can now store the loops and samples in your MediaBay on external USB hard drives. Take your content along with you and call it up within another MediaBay with no further indexing required.

The latest MediaBay version also sports a new Mini Browser which displays all the information you need at a glance.

Notepad track data export

This useful feature lets you export all information stored in each track’s Notepad as one consolidated text file so you don’t have to open numerous files to find the data you’re looking for.

Any song that has the same note sung over two different chords confounds conventional harmonizers. -The Vocalist LivePro™ is smarter than that.

The Vocalist LivePro is a rack processor based on the Vocalist Live 4 that includes a new MIDI interface that works with keyboards as well as guitars. Utilizing the patent-pending musIQ® – technology combining new Note Detection algorithms with state-of-the-art Harmony Generation – and the raw power of AudioDNA2, the Vocalist LivePro can create real-time harmonies with your live voice that are in key and perfectly on pitch.

With all that processing power, we were able to pack it full of other features as well, including world-class Lexicon® Reverbs, Soundcraft® low-noise studio-grade mic preamp, real-time pitch correction for each voice, individual persona and gender selection per voice, configurable outputs, tuner, 99 user factory presets and more. Plus, it’s available with a fully assignable optional foot switch and expression pedal so you get real-time control and kick in the harmonies at just the right moment.

musIQ® Makes the LivePro So Easy To Use

musIQ is a revolutionary technology that eliminates the need program a song’s key or changes to create accurate harmonies. musIQ analyzes your lead vocals as well as the chords and notes played on a guitar in real-time to automatically generate perfect vocal harmonies. Simply plug into the LivePro, play your guitar and sing. The musIQ technology will ensure the harmonies are always right on.

Features 

•up to 4 intelligent harmony voices added to your voice for 5-part vocal harmony using the musIQ® technology with MIDI that analyzes the guitar and keyboard signal according to chord recognition.

•Selectable unison, 3rd, 5th or octave above or below of lead vocal.

•Pitch correction for each individual voice with 4 adjustable parameters

•Lead vocal and harmony effects; Compressor, Lexicon®-Licensed Reverbs and EQ, Persona models

•Edit, store and recall 99 user or 99 factory presets

•On board guitar tuner

•XLR mic /line w/ level adjustment, Soundcraft® studio grade preamp and 48V phantom power

•L/R Stereo 1/4? aux outputs, L/R XLR main outputs, S/PDIF out, ground lift, selectable output routings

•MIDI in/thru

•USB for preset Librarian and exchange

•Footswitch and expression pedal jacks for remote control of presets and effects

Akai RPM8 Reference Monitor Speakers: optimized for excellent reproduction of heavy bass frequencies…

Features

RPM8 reference production studio monitors are specifically designed for use with MPC music production workstations and production controllers. RPM8 studio monitors are two-way, active, bi-amplified, nearfield loudspeakers made for producers, recording engineers, remix artists, DJs and other musicians.

The two-way monitors each feature an eight-inch woven-kevlar low-frequency driver with 80W RMS of continuous amplification for robust, full bass all the way down to 39 Hz. The monitors’ high-frequency system consists of a one-inch silk-dome tweeter with 40W RMS of continuous amplification, mounted on a custom, functionally optimized waveguide for excellent control of directivity and reduction of unwanted early reflections.

RPM8 studio monitors contain active, fourth-order crossovers for outstanding separation and optimal power management. Their cabinet is constructed of industry-standard MDF for low resonance, and is dually ported on the front baffle for bass extension in any setting, including soffit-mounted installations.

The bi-amplification, ported cabinet design and overall acoustical efficiency combine to produce a speaker that can deliver up to powerful 113 dB SPL and with accurate frequency response from 39 Hz to 20 kHz.

RPM8 monitors feature a bicolor LED clip indicator, which assists in avoiding damage to your system. You can connect professional studio systems to the RPM8s’ combination XLR-balanced ¼-inch TRS inputs for compatibility with a wide variety of source equipment.

•Two-way, active, bi-amplified, nearfield studio monitor with accurate playback

•8″ LF driver: woven-kevlar woofer, 80W RMS

•1″ HF driver: silk-dome tweeter, 40W RMS

•Extremely wide frequency response: 39 – 20,000 Hz

•Active, fourth-order crossovers

•High output up to 113 dB SPL

•Bi-color LED clip indicator

•Combination XLR-1/4″ TRS inputs for compatibility with a wide variety of source equipment

•Low-resonance cabinet with dual front-panel ports

Includes:

•Frequency Response: 39 – 20,000 Hz ±3 dB

•Maximum Output: 113 dB SPL @ 1m

•Enclosure Type: Ported, dual, front firing

•Powered/Unpowered: Powered, bi-amplified

•Amplifiers: 80W RMS LF, 40W RMS, HF

•Inputs: XLR3 + 1/4″ TRS combination

•Sensitivity: 123 dB SPL

•Woofer Size/Type: 8″ woven Kevlar

•Tweeter Size/Type: 1″ silk dome

•Magnetic Shielding: Yes

•Operating Voltage: 100 – 230V AC

•Cabinet Dimensions: 17.5″H x 11″W x 13.5″D

•Weight: 32.5 lbs.