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Welcome to EM, Mix and Remix magazines' Winter NAMM exclusive site.
We've packed in all of our trade show coverage in one easy-to-find spot.
So for those of you who can't get to Anaheim, Calif., for the show,
check out emusician.com/ms/namm!
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Amidst constant doom and gloom in the general news of the world,
NAMM 2009 opened in Anaheim, California to a refreshingly upbeat
attitude and a surprising amount of exciting announcements, including
new software from Ableton, MOTU, FXpansion and IK Multimedia; new
hardware from Native Instruments, Akai, Vestax, Allen & Heath; and much
more. Particularly exciting for laptop musicians and producers,
Universal Audio debuted the UAD-2 Solo/Laptop, an ExpressCard version of
its recently introduced UAD-2 Solo DSP plug-in host card for computer
PCIe slots. The UAD-2 Solo/Laptop features all the DSP power of the
UAD-2 Solo at the same price--$499 MAP--and it includes UA plug-ins such
as the 1176SE compresser/limiter, Pultec EQP-1A EQ, RealVerb Pro Room
Modeler and the CS-1 channel strip. Not only is the UAD-2 Solo Laptop
2.5x more powerful than UA's previous ExpressCard solution, the UAD
Xpander, but the UAD-2 Solo/Laptop is also much smaller. While the UAD
Xpander was the size of an external hard drive and required an AC power
connection, the UAD-2 Solo Laptop is not much bigger than a USB dongle
and requires no power adapter, giving mobile producers extreme
portability and convenience.
—Markkus Rovito, Remix
Bling's the Thing at NAMM 2009
At any tradeshow, there
always seems to be a trend in products, ranging from the resurgence in
ribbon technologies to plug-ins for live consoles. NAMM had a bit of
that, from Royer Labs' new active stereo ribbon mic, to Waves'
announcement that it was creating a new division to create plugs for
sound reinforcement applications. But the REAL trend at NAMM was bling.
Just about everywhere we looked there seemed to be guitars with flashing
LEDs in the bodies and necks. And pro audio wasn't immune to this
either. Neutrik showed its new CrystalCon XLR and 1/4-inch connectors,
with rhinestones inset into the metal bodies; Sennheiser unveiled
interchangeable mic "skins" that pull over wireless mic bodies for a new
multicolored look; beyerdynamic's M(y) 88 now offers its classic M88
vocal mics in custom finishes; and Audix demoed versions of some of its
popular mics in stylish camo schemes ranging from desert tan to hot
pink. None of this is essential to production, but at it can certainly
take our minds off the economy and let us have a bit of fun in the
meantime.
—George Petersen, Mix
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The C 214 is a cost-effective alternative to the C 414 and is capable of
handling the rigors of high-pressure sound, such as amplified guitars,
with sensitivity geared for voice and orchestral instruments. The C 214
boasts a high dynamic range and features a low-cut switch enabling
operation in low phantom-power voltages from 12 to 48 volts. Additional
features include 156dB SPL capability, an integrated suspension,
double-mesh grille and high RF immunity. The circuitry in the C 214
provides maximum SPL capability with minimum noise, and the XLR-type
output connector offers loss-free signals. Accompanying a pair of C
214s, the Stereo Set includes spider-type shock-mounts, stand adapters,
windscreens and a stereo pair certificate for authenticity. Booth #7800,
Arena
www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,1126,pid,1126,nodeid,2,_language,EN.html
Celemony Melodyne
Celemony Melodyne (available in spring
for $349) editor with Direct Note Access allows users to edit individual
chord tones in audio recordings. The app recognizes and edits pitch,
timing and other parameters of notes within the audio material,
especially for vocals, guitar, sax or piano. The user can alter the
pitch, position and duration of the note detected, make it louder or
quieter, copy or cut it and paste it in some other position. Adjustments
can also be made to the formant register, vibrato and drift of the
notes, as well as any pitch, volume or formant transitions. Special
copying functions also allow the transfer of selected attributes from
one note to another. It can be run as a plug-in or stand-alone. Booth
#6900, Hall A
www.celemony.com/cms/index.php?id=358
Future Sonics Atrio
The company is now shipping its Atrio pro earphones in the new Earth
Beige (Model M3) and Ruby Red (Model M9) editions. Future Sonics is also
continuing to support hearing conservation and education by teaming with
Kathy Peck and H.E.A.R. by providing free ear impressions with the order
of any Future Sonics custom-fit product at Booth #2005.
futuresonics.com/atrio/index.html
IK Multimedia AmpliTube Fender
AmpliTube Fender is an
official Fender guitar/bass amp and FX software suite, made by IK
Multimedia with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. With a
collection of 45 pieces of gear, including amps (Twin Reverb, ’59
Bassman LTD, Super-Sonic, Metalhead and many others), cabinets,
stompboxes and rack effects, AmpliTube Fender can be used stand-alone
and plug-in (VST, Audio Units, RTAS) and features tone flexibility; two
fully configurable rigs with up to 32 simultaneous effects; a digital
tuner; SpeedTrainer and Riffworks T4 recording software; controllable
live with StompIO, StealthPedal and any traditional MIDI controller; and
more. The product is offered in two version (AmpliTube Fender, $229.99
MSRP; and AmpliTube Fender Studio, $139.99). Booth #6520, Hall A
www.amplitube.com/fender
Midas PRO6
The expandable PRO6 networked digital audio
system comprises a Control Centre with a footprint comparable to a
32-channel Verona and two 7U 19-inch rack units that can provide up to
80 simultaneous input processing channels and up to 32 (+3) discrete
mixes, all of which feature EQ and dynamics processing options. The
PRO6’s FX and Dynamics algorithms offer high-quality, easy-to-use
Linux-based FX processing that are incorporated within the PRO6’s
automatic delay-management system, so wherever they are patched the
audio will be phase-coherent when summed into the mix. Booth #6569
midasconsoles.com/pro6.php
Peavey PR 15D, PR 12D
Peavey has updated the PR Series powered loudspeakers with its new
Class-D amplifier topology for even lighter weight on the new PR 15D and
PR 12D models. These models are two-way powered loudspeaker systems
engineered with a bi-amplified Class-D power section that drives a
12-inch woofer with 150 watts continuous and a 1.4-inch
titanium-diaphragm RX 14 compression driver with another 50W continuous.
The PR 15D and PR 12D are capable of up to 120dB peak SPL and feature
Peavey’s DDT speaker protection. A built-in, heavy-duty crossover
increases reliability at high power levels. A Woofer Servo monitors the
woofer for back-EMF that is not a result of the drive signal and
compensates for the unwanted woofer response in the overall signal. A
Constant Loudness (Fletcher-Munson) circuit accentuates bass and treble
frequencies at low listening volume levels to provide additional clarity
and uniform sound reproduction across the volume spectrum. Booth #5740,
Hall B
www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/drill/cat/96/begin/1/PRSeries.cfm
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TC-Helicon CEO Kevin Alexander intros VoiceLive2--the ultimate
stompbox for vocalists. Watch now
Video: New Shure USB Products at NAMM
Daniel Durrett demos
Shure's new line of USB microphones and peripherals at Winter NAMM 2009.
Watch now
Video: JBL LSR 2300 Series
In this video, JBL's Peter
Chaikin unveils the new LSR 2300 series of affordable studio monitors at
Winter NAMM 2009. Watch now
The 5-Minute NAMM Tour
Experience NAMM in this brief video
excursion. You'll see gear on display, celebrity sightings, music on the
show floor, NAMM at night, and more. Watch now
Muse Research Receptor 2
Bryan Lanser intros the next
generation Receptor 2 products from Muse Research Watch now
Joe Lamond on the State of NAMM 2009
NAMM President/CEO Joe
Lamond offers a frank talk about the health of the music retail business
and the 2009 Winter NAMM Show. Watch now
Steinberg CC121 Advanced Intergration Controller
Greg Ondo
demos the CC121, Steinberg's new desktop controller for DAWs. Watch now
Steinberg MR816 X and MR816 CSX FireWire Interfaces
Product
specialist Greg Ondo shows the features of Steinberg latest FireWire
interfaces. Watch now
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MIX NASHVILLE 2009
After an unbelievable inaugural year in
’08, we’re gearing up for another great event this year, so save the
date—May 19-20, 2009! Mix Nashville includes two jam-packed days of
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event, check out our exclusive video coverage on the Mix
Nashville page!
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
This collection of St.Croix’s
columns was assembled during the two years following his death from
cancer in May 2006. Included are many of his most-read columns, as well
as personal notes, drawings and photographs. Whether you make your
living playing music or recording it, you’ll relish this ride in
“The Fast Lane” to revisit the art, technology and life experience
that inspired Stephen St.Croix. For more information and to order the
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