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Winter NAMM 2008 Winter NAMM 2008 launches Thursday, January 17 in sunny Anaheim, California, and runs through Sunday, January 20. The Sweetwater Show Report Team, led by Editorial Director Mitch Gallagher, will be hitting the exhibits to bring you the news on all the new and cool product releases. Be sure to check this site daily for Mitch's video and text blogs, and to learn more about the hottest new gear announced at the show!
Day 1:
Welcome to Sweetwater's coverage of the NAMM Show 2008! This is the largest show of its kind in North America, with more than 2,000 manufacturers displaying their wares and introducing new products to merchants and journalists. Sweetwater's own intrepid reporters are here to collect information on the latest and greatest products introduced at the show.


We'll be posting more information as it becomes available, so don't forget to stop back to Sweetwater.com daily to learn more about all the new gear.
Winter NAMM 2008 Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Access

Access Virus TI Snow
The Virus TI Snow is perfect for anyone looking for a compact-yet-powerful desktop synth for live performance and music creation. The TI Snow is 100% compatible with all patches for the TI series and plays back a maximum of 50 voices with four multi-timbral parts. Needless to say, synth fans are going to be lining up around the block to get their hands on one of these!

Access Virus TI Snow Features:
  • Same Virus TI sound engine and software integration
  • Analog and MIDI I/O
  • Virtual Analog, Wavetable, and Granular oscillators
  • Various filter types including Mini Moog cascade emulation

AKAI AKAI MPC5000
DJs, are you listening? AKAI announced the MPC5000, the new standard for music production. This music production powerhouse features 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a sequencing engine with 960 PP QN resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks. There's a new FX engine with 4 FX busses and 2 FX per bus.

AKAI MPC5000 Features:
  • Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator
  • Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included
  • Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording
  • Built-in hard disk drive


AKAI MPD32
AKAI unveiled the MPD32, a velocity- and pressure-sensitive pad controller for musicians and DJs. The MPD32 delivers expressive software beat control with 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads. Four selectable pad banks, eight assignable faders, eight assignable switches and eight assignable 360-degree knobs for transmitting MIDI Control Change data, all combine for unprecedented creative freedom. The MPD32 sports transport controls for interfacing with DAW/sequencing applications.

AKAI MPD32 Features:
  • MIDI synced note-repeat with MPC swing
  • 16 full-sized, genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure-sensitive response
  • Assignable switches, sliders, and endless knobs for a total of 72 controllers

AKAI XR20
The XR20 is a portable beat production center loaded with a sound set that is geared towards making hip hop and R&B beats wherever and whenever inspiration strikes. Over 700 pre-loaded sounds, and an integrated effects engine for Reverb, EQ, and Compression put you in full control of your beat production. A microphone input is even included for mixing vocals with your patterns.

AKAI XR20 Features:
  • Over 700 sounds produced by Chronic Music
  • 99 Preset Patterns and 99 User Patterns
  • Microphone input and headphone output
  • Pattern Play Mode - Different patterns can be triggered from individual pads

Alesis

Alesis DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals
Alesis refines their popular DM5 Pro Kit, adding revolutionary new Surge electronic cymbals that deliver a realistic response and a natural feel. The kit comes with over 540 different sonic possibilities and a natural drumming experience. Surge Electronic cymbals The Surge Cymbals deliver crisp, accurate response with remarkable realism, and feature a custom brass-alloy with a special, clear dampening layer.

Alesis DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals Features:
  • Complete 5-piece electronic drum set
  • Surge electronic cymbals
  • 540 sounds
  • Single rack space module

Alesis iMultiMix/MultiMix Series
Alesis continues to expand the hugely successful series of MultiMix and iMultiMix mixers with new upgraded features. The iMultiMix 16 USB features integrated iPod control and recording capability. Also new are the MultiMix 8 and MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 which add USB 2.0 to the mix for expanded recording options. These mixers are great for any situation where ease of use and sound quality is desired but affordability is a must.

Alesis iMultiMix/MultiMix Series Features:
  • Expanded functionality
  • Upgraded features
  • Affordable


Alesis m1 Active 320 USB
Alesis offered up the m1Active 320 USB speaker system, and innovative product for USB audio playback and recording. Enjoy great sounding audio from your computer, or record external audio sources directly to your computer through the line inputs. Keyboards, mic pres, guitar effects, DJ mixers, or CD and MP3 players can all easily connect directly to the m1Active 320 USB.

Alesis m1 Active 320 USB Features:
  • USB 1.1 audio interface
  • 16-bit/44.1-48 kHz recording and playback
  • 1/4" plugs and standard RCA jacks
  • magnetically-shielded 3-inch woofer
  • 1-inch silk dome tweeter

Alesis MasterControl
MasterControl delivers eight channels of audio to your computer via FireWire with two XLR inputs, channel inserts, and six TRS inputs. Eighteen additional inputs are possible through the S/PDIF and S/MUX ADAT Lightpipe options. For monitoring, the MasterControl features 6 analog outputs, configurable as discrete, 5.1 Surround or Stereo x 3. MasterControl functions as a control surface with hands-on, dedicated control over your HUI-compatible DAWs.

Alesis MasterControl Features:
  • 8 built-in analog inputs, 6 analog outputs configurable in 5.1 Surround
  • 192kHz analog recording/playback capability
  • Nine 100mm motorized faders
  • S/PDIF and dual S/MUX ADAT Lightpipe inputs


Alesis MultiPort
MultiPort delivers pro-quality recording directly to your iPod, or computer. No matter what you need to record to your iPod, MultiPort makes it happen without a tangled mess of wires and software. MultiPort also has industrial-grade, 1/4" balanced inputs, mic input, phantom power and 1/4" stereo outputs. The MultiPort is the perfect iPod companion from the control room to the boardroom.

Alesis MultiPort Features:
  • Record directly to iPod Classic, 5th gen. (Video), and 2nd or 3rd gen. iPod nano
  • Record directly to your computer via USB
  • Works with all docking iPod models when used through iTunes
  • Playback from iPod while recording at the same time
  • Mic/Line inputs for crystal-clear recording of any source

Alesis SR18
The SR-18 takes it up a notch, with features designed to meet the demands of today's musician. The SR-18 is loaded with realistic drum kits, electronic drums, hits, and up-to-date percussion sounds. The integrated effects engine includes Reverb, EQ, and Compression for customizing the sounds. The SR-18 can be powered by AC or batteries.

Alesis SR18 Features:
  • 32MB sound set with percussion bank and bass synth
  • Built-in effects
  • Battery power for max portability
  • 24 voice polyphony
  • MIDI I/O and TRS 1/4" Aux Output


Alesis USB Pro Drum Kit
The USB Pro Drum Kit combines the popular Alesis Trigger i|O with drum kit controller hardware to give drummers a complete e-percussion kit for playing software drum modules using a highly accurate and expressive drum kit. All of the pads in the USB Pro Drum Kit have real drum heads that deliver a very natural feel. All of the cymbals have been designed for that true cymbal feel.

Alesis USB Pro Drum Kit Features:
  • Trigger i|O Module
  • USB/MIDI control sends notes and controller information
  • Real drum heads and electronic cymbals with Dual-zone snare and toms
  • HiHat pedal constantly translates motion into proper expressiveness at various open and closed settings
  • USB Computer Interface

Allen & Heath Allen & Heath 4 Bus Series
Larger siblings to the ZED-14, the 4 Bus Series boasts the same high performance DuoPre preamp utilizing both a microphone circuit and an optimized line input circuit. A 4-band EQ offers tone-shaping while six aux sends, four sub groups, and direct outputs on each mono channel offer plenty of flexible I/O. A USB jack provides convenient bi-directional computer connectivity. The 4 Bus Series ships with Cakewalk SONAR LE.

Allen & Heath 4 Bus Series Features:
  • 100mm long throw faders
  • 4-band EQ
  • Six aux sends and four sub groups
  • Bi-directional computer connectivity via USB


Allen & Heath Xone:42
For the DJ, the Xone:42 is equipped with four dual-input stereo channels with phono and line inputs. All four channels have 3-band EQ, a 9-segment 3-color bar meter, and 60mm VCA faders with an X/Y crossfader selection. The mixer incorporates the new "X-FX" system which enables an external effects processor to be easily interfaced. A USB audio interface offers easy connection to a computer.

Allen & Heath Xone:42 Features:
  • Four dual-input stereo channels
  • 3-band EQ
  • USB
  • X-FX system to integrate external effects

Ampeg Ampeg BA Series Combos
Ampeg is also offering up a pair of 300- and 600-watt combos in 2 x 10" and 1 x 15" configurations. These compact yet powerful monsters sport two channels (vintage B15 and modern voicings) and are surprisingly lightweight, espcially considering the wattage. All of these models are loaded with tube-driven preamps for tones that are pure Ampeg.

Ampeg BA Series Combos Features:
  • 300- and 600-watt combos
  • 2 x 10" and 1 x 15" configurations
  • Two channels (vintage B15 and modern voicings)
  • Tube preamps


Ampeg SVT Micro Stack
Bass amplification pioneers Ampeg have issued their most compact SVT to date, the SVT Micro Stack. Pushing 100 watts through a pair of 10" speakers, the SVT Micro Stack packs classic Ampeg sound into a portable solid-state head/cabinet combination. The SVT Micro Stack is perfect for recording situations or gigs where the traditional SVT is simply to big and powerful.

Ampeg SVT Micro Stack Features:
  • Classic Ampeg tone in portable package
  • Miniature SVT head and cabinet
  • 100 watts driving two 10" speakers

Applied Acoustics Applied Acoustics Strum Acoustic GS-1
Applied Acoustics Systems announced Strum Acoustic GS-1, an acoustic guitar virtual instrument. Driven by the latest physical modeling technology, Strum delivers realistic and expressive acoustic guitar sounds, and thanks to its strumming engine, keyboardists have easy access to the various guitar chord voicings and strumming techniques.

Applied Acoustics Systems Strum Acoustic GS-1 Features:
  • Driven by the latest physical modeling technology
  • Delivers realistic and expressive acoustic guitar sounds
  • Multiple guitar chord voicings and strumming techniques

Arturia

Arturia Origin Keyboard
Arturia unveiled version 1.0 of the Origin Keyboard, the keyboard version of its first hardware synthesizer. Origin Keyboard lets you perform and create your music with a new level of control, and ergonomics. With a ribbon controller, a velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard, a joystick, and numerous knobs, Origin Keyboard provides you with the control and playability needed to express yourself fully - with amazing sounds on-board.

Arturia Origin Keyboard Features:
  • Combine modules and classic sound controls extracted from classic synths
  • Up to 32 voices of polyphony
  • More than 500 presets
  • Modular system with more than 80 modules

Arturia Prophet V version 1.2
French synth-meisters Arturia announced version 1.2 of their hugely successful Prophet V software. Incuded in this update are several bug fixes involving cracks some would experience when using several instances of Prophet V in their sequencer, along with VST 2.4 support for Cubase 4 compatibility on Intel Macs, and support for RTAS 7.3. This update is free for all registered users.

Arturia Prophet V version 1.2 Features:
  • VST 2.4 support allows for Cubase 4 compatibility on Mac Intel
  • RTAS 7.3 support
  • Fixes such as problems when using multiple instances of Prophet V

Audient

Audient Mico
Audient's Mico is a compact 2-channel mic pre with built-in A/D converters, making it an ideal front-end for DAW users. The balanced discrete Class A design is the same as that used in the ASP008 and the ASP8024 mixing console, providing outstanding sonic transparency and detail. Mico also sports one channel of the unique HMX harmonic sculpting technology making the creation of vintage-style character and complexity as simple as turning one knob.

Audient Mico Features:
  • Twin ASP008 discrete Class A Mic Pres
  • On-board A/D conversion
  • 24-bit 44.1/48/96kHz low-jitter internal clock
  • AES/EBU, S/PDIF Coaxial and TOSLINK outputs


Hammond XK-3c
The Hammond XK-3c organ is designed with the professional musician in mind, and continues the legacy of the legendary XK-3 keyboard. Hammond engineers have added many of the most requested advanced features and effects never before found on a Hammond keyboard in this price range. The new XK-3c can be used strictly as a single keyboard or expanded into a two-manual B3-like organ.

Hammond XK-3c Features:
  • Split upper and lower Vibrato/Chorus switches
  • Assignable controller for MIDI instruments
  • Advanced digital Leslie and Vibrato Scanner
  • Enhanced dual tube preamp and overdrive

IK Multimedia

IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Gear
IK Multimedia also announced the release of AmpliTube X-Gear, which will be shipping exclusively with their StompIO USB footcontroller. X-Gear is a software shell-host that controls all parameters and sounds of any "Powered by AmpliTube" product. X-Gear is completely expandable and runs as either an RTAS/AU/VST plug-in or standalone.

IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Gear Features:
  • Controls all aspects of current and future "powered by AmpliTube"
  • Great for live stage or in the studio
  • RTAS/AU/VST plug-in and as a Standalone version for Mac/PC

Korg Korg K01 Kaossilator
The Kaossilator puts a pocket-sized synth in the palm of your hand! This highly intuitive, interactive instrument lets you create great sounds and phrases by tapping or sliding your finger across its touchpad. You'll find 100 sounds, 31 scale patterns, and 50 kinds of gate arpeggiators packed inside its compact chassis. You can make great sounds anywhere, thanks to battery operation.

Korg K01 Kaossilator Features:
  • Portable battery-powered synthesizer
  • Ultra-compact body
  • Synth, sound effects, and drum sounds
  • Loop Recording


Korg microKORG-BK
Korg is issuing a special limited edition of the hugely successful microKORG with reversed white-on-black keys. Mechanically, the microKORG-BK is identical to the microKORG - it's just loaded with the ultra-cool reversed keys to create a visually striking keyboard packing amazing sounds. Based on the buzz around the Korg booth, these limited editions won't last long, so call today to reserve yours!

Korg microKORG-BK Features:
  • Loaded with everything that made the microKORG a hit
  • Limited edition with reverse white-on-black keys

Korg Pa2X Pro
The Pa2X Pro is Korg's follow-up to the hugely successful Pa1X arranger keyboard. Like its predecessor, the Pa2X is loaded with RX technology. To ensure the vocal processing within the Pa2X Pro is top-notch, Korg inserted the world-renowned TC-Helicon Voice Processor. The Pa2X Pro also features professional editing facilities such as loop, cut, normalize and crop of samples.

Korg Pa2X Pro Features:
  • Vocal processing from TC-Helicon
  • Korg's RX technology inside
  • 76-key keybed


Korg Pa500
Like its big brothers - the Pa800 and the Pa2XPro - the Pa500 uses Korg's RX (Real eXperience) technology to deliver a sound unprecedented in an arranger keyboard. With features such as the XDS Dual Sequencer, intuitive TouchView interface, quarter-tone on-the-fly, and a four way joystick for realistic articulation, you've got an amazing amount of control at your fingertips.

Korg Pa500 Features:
  • Based on the EDS (Extended Definition Synthesis) engine
  • 80 voices of polyphony
  • 880 fully editable sounds

Korg Pandora PX5D
Korg proudly showed off the new Pandora PX5D effects processor, optimized to work with your computer as a powerful recording tool. This multi-effect processor provides a USB/audio interface for direct connection to your desktop or laptop computer. The PX5D can be plugged into a computer and used in conjunction with your audio sequencer software to easily make CD-quality recordings.

Korg Pandora PX5D Features:
  • Compact processor for guitar and bass
  • USB interface capability
  • Famous Korg "REMS" modeling technology
  • Bundled with Ableton Live Lite 6 Korg Edition


Korg pitchblack
Korg has sold a ton of tuners over the years, and we're sure their latest - called pitchblack - is going to be a hit as well. Sporting true bypass so your tone stays intact, pitchblack features four different tuning modes. The compact design makes it an easy fit in any pedalboard. The sleek, black, and tough aluminum die-cast body is built for superb durability.

Korg pitchblack Features:
  • True bypass output keeps your tone intact
  • Four types of display modes: Full Strobe, Half Strobe, Meter, and Mirror
  • Compact pedal size
  • Large, bright LED meters clearly show any tuning discrepancy.

Korg X50-CF
What happens when you release a limited run version of a hit shrouded in a super-cool new finish? People go nuts for it, that's what! And that's exactly what we saw at the Korg booth surrounding the X50-CF. Chock-full of the TRITON-based sounds that made the X50 popular, this camo-colored version of the X50 is sure to be a hit!

Korg X50-CF Features:
  • Limited edition camouflage color
  • 61 keys
  • TRITON-based sound

Kurzweil

Kurzweil PC3X
Kurzweil was a huge part of our early success, and we're extremely excited about the PC3X. On top of being a top-notch performance controller, the PC3X is loaded with their renowned Triple Strike Grand Piano, along with hundreds of basses, drums, guitars, and synths, and a collection of flawless vintage keyboard emulations, KB3 Mode and over 250 orchestral and string section programs. This is Kurzweil at its finest

Kurzweil PC3X Features:
  • 88-key performance controller
  • Loaded with tons of great sounds
  • Unlimited-track sequencer
M-Audio

M-Audio BX Deluxe Monitors
M-Audio announced they're expanding the hugely successful line of Studiophile BX monitors. These new monitors come in two forms, the BX5a Deluxe and BX8a Deluxe, with both versions sporting upgraded features over their predecessors. Both monitors boast a more refined, accurate sound. The previous BX Series monitors were huge hits, and we expect the same results from these new deluxe models.

M-Audio BX Deluxe Monitors Features:
  • 2-way studio reference monitors
  • Extended high-frequency response and refined sound
  • Magnetic shielding
  • XLR balanced and 1/4" balanced/unbalanced inputs

M-Audio ProFire 2626
The ProFire 2626 interface delivers 26 x 26 simultaneous I/O, complete with an onboard DSP mixer sourced from up to 52 audio streams. The ability to function as a Pro Tools M-Powered interface coupled with the wide variety of I/O options let you create your ultimate front end for you Pro Tools M-Powered rig via a single FireWire cable.

M-Audio ProFire 2626 Features:
  • 24-bit/192kHz resolution
  • Octane preamp technology on all eight analog inputs
  • ADAT, S/PDIF, word clock, and MIDI


M-Audio Torq 1.5
Torq 1.5 brings dynamic new additions like Tempo Anchors, Tempo Master, zPlane Elastique time stretching, send/receive MIDI clock, a new toolbar, and more to M-Audio's fully-equipped DJ software workstation. Unique features like built-in effects processing, ReWire support, and a 16-cell sampler let you bring powerful studio processing to your live sets, as well as infuse your studio productions with live energy.

M-Audio Torq 1.5 Features:
  • zPlane Elastique time-stretching/compression technology for sophisticated beat matching and pitch alteration
  • Preview songs in headphones before loading to deck
  • New databse categories for bit rate, file type, year, and label
  • Skip protection keeps the music playing if the control vinyl or CD skips

Mackie Mackie Hotwire VT12
Mackie brings you the best of both amp worlds with a guitar amp sporting a true analog signal path that rivals modeling amps in its flexibility. Mackie’s Mode Switching technology allows you to electronically “re-wire” the amp’s circuitry, producing true Class A and Class AB operation. A tube preamp and MOSFET power section give you the real deal in tone.

Mackie Hotwire VT12 Features:
  • Tube/MOSFET Guitar Amp
  • Reconfigurable Circuitry
  • 32 effects
  • Runs at 1 - 120W for tonal variety
  • 1 x 12"


Mackie MR Series Monitors
Mackie's HR824 monitors are legendary, so you can imagine the buzz surrounding the MR Series, Mackie's latest entry in the studio monitor market. These high-resolution monitors - the MR5 and MR8 - boast Class A/B amplifiers with 5- and 8-inch woofers, respectively. Both monitors are magnetically shielded for safe placement near computer monitors. The MR Series cabinets sport a minimum-diffraction molded baffle for a smooth and wide sweet zone.

Mackie MR Series Monitors Features:
  • High-resolution studio monitor with true active design
  • Precision Class A/B amplifiers with active protection circuits
  • HF and LF acoustic controls for room correction
  • Minimum-diffraction molded baffle for smooth, wide sweet zone

Mackie SRM450v2 and SRM350v2
Mackie's SRM active loudspeakers have been a huge hit, and the SRM v2 Series is the second generation of these groundbreaking speakers. These 2-way bi-amplified, optimized active loudspeaker systems feature high-output titanium dome compression drivers and neodymium long-throw low-frequency speakers. Available with either 165 watts (SRM350v2) or 350 watts (SRM450v2) of power, there's an SRMv2 speaker that fits your live sound needs.

Mackie SRMv2 Series Features:
  • 2-way bi-amplified, optimized active loudspeaker system
  • High-output, titanium dome compression driver
  • Neodymium long-throw low frequency transducer
  • Built-in phase accurate 24dB Linkwitz-Riley electronic crossover
  • Lightweight


Mackie VLZ3 Mixers
Mackie bolsters their successful VLZ3 line with two new additions. The 402-VLZ3 and 802-VLZ3 mixers offer ultra-compact high-quality mixers to fit into any budget. These 4- and 8-channel mixers sport studio-grade XDR2 mic pres, EQ (2-band on the 402, 3-band on the 802), and stereo metering. Both include Mackie's Tracktion 3 Basic Bundle.

Mackie VLZ3 Mixers Features:
  • Ultra-compact mixers with VLZ3's low-noise, high-headroom design
  • Studio-grade XDR2 Extended Dynamic Range mic preamps
  • Sleek, rugged steel chassis
  • Includes Tracktion 3 Basic Bundle for Mac/PC (download required)

McDSP McDSP Emerald Pack 3.0
McDSP announced three new plug-ins that will be added to Emerald Pack 3.0. The DE555 is a new generation of de-essing technology, providing transparent, precise de-essing with unique flexibility. FutzBox is a distortion and noise generator plug-in for creating low-fidelity versions of audio signals. The NF575 Noise Filter is a high-resolution filter set designed to remove a wide variety of noise types from audio.

McDSP Emerald Pack 3.0 Features:
  • Three new plug-ins
  • DE555 de-esser
  • FutzBox distortion and noise generator
  • NF575 noise filter

Microboards

Microboards MX-1
The MX-1 Disc Publisher gives you the power and flexibility to produce anywhere from one to thousands of discs. The MX-1 comes with a high-speed DVD/CD recorder and the industry's fastest, lowest cost-per-disc inkjet printer, all integrated into a robust publishing solution. Also available is the dual-recorder MX-2 and a print-only version, the PF-Pro.

Microboards MX-1 Features:
  • Integrated HP thermal inkjet technology
  • 4800 dpi printing resolution
  • As low as 9 cents per disc, full-color, full-coverage
  • 100-disc capacity
  • High-speed 18X DVD & 48X CD recording

Moog Moog Minimoog Voyager Old School
Analog synth pioneers Moog are at it again with the Minimoog Voyager Old School, an affordable variation on one of Moog's groundbreaking models. The Old School features an enhanced modulation selection and a slightly altered knob configuration, but strips away the touch screen, presets, and MIDI functionality. The result: great analog sound at a lower price!

Moog Minimoog Voyager Old School Features:
  • Streamlined design
  • Enhanced modulation section
  • Slightly altered knob configuration
  • No touch screen, presets, or MIDI


Moog MP-201
The MP-201 Multi-Pedal extends expressive control to virtually all contemporary synths (both hardware and software), as well as effects processors, laptops, and DJ gear. Its MIDI and USB interfaces and four CV outputs allow the the MP-201 to talk to basically anything. The MP-201 offers hands-free control of multiple instruments or modules, and is perfect for keyboardists, guitarists, DJs, modular synth users, and computer musicians.

Moog MP-201 Features:
  • Expressive control for both hardware and software devices
  • MIDI, USB, and CV outputs
  • Hands-free control of multiple instruments or modules

Muse Research Muse Research Receptor: Komplete 5 Inside
Muse Research announced they're shipping the hugely successful Receptor: Komplete 5 Inside. This version comes complete with the incredible Komplete 5 instrument bundle from Native Instruments, as well as a vastly beefed-up hard drive, a doubled cache size over the previous Receptor, and support for even faster CPUs than before. The Receptor packs all this into a compact 2U module that's great for live use, and comes with 2GB of RAM.

Muse Research Receptor: Komplete 5 Inside Features:
  • Plays VST effects and VSTi instruments without requiring a computer
  • Komplete 5 included, pre-installed
  • 160GB hard drive
  • Ships with 2GB of RAM
  • Handles up to 16 internal and external audio signals at once

Novation

Novation Nocturn
There was a buzz around Novation's booth with the release of the Nocturn controller. Nocturn's eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders are accompanied by eight user-assignable buttons, a 45mm professional cross-fader, and a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on. Novation also announced the release of Automap Universal 2.0, that provides automatic and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer.

Novation Nocturn Features:
  • Eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders
  • Eight user-assignable buttons
  • 45mm professional cross-fader
  • Speed Dial, a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on

Numark Numark TTi
Numark's TTi USB turntable sports a built-in universal dock for iPod for easy transfers of your old vinyl collection to your iPod. Included software archives your records to CD or MP3. TTi's integrated line-level output allows quick, easy connection to any mixer for instant playback from your iPod or vinyl records and +/-10% pitch control is included to enable adjustment of playback speed if desired.

Numark TTi Features:
  • USB and iPod dock
  • Record directly to your computer via USB
  • 33 and 45 RPM belt-drive turntable
  • Line-level RCA outputs (built-in phono preamp)
  • EZ Vinyl Converter software (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (Mac) for hassle-free recording

Overloud

Overloud TH1
Overloud TH1 is a new amp simulator that delivers huge sound and amazing control. TH1's 4th-generation amp simulation engine provides a warm, dynamic response from your guitar. The Smart Control strip is a row of eight soft buttons, pots, and switches controlling the vital parameters of your sound. Both the Smart Control strip and preset selection can be controlled by host automation and MIDI control.

Overloud TH1 Features:
  • 15 amps, 15 cabinets, 15 mics
  • 3D-positioning of mics around guitar cabs and in the room
  • "Morphing" virtual vabinets
  • MIDI pedal board support
Peavey SP Series Loudspeakers
Peavey continues to be a leader in live sound with the release of the retooled SP Series, featuring durable Hammertex covering and metal grilles. SP enclosures sport asymmetrical Quadratic Throat Waveguide technology that helps deliver pristine, precise sound with Black Widow loudspeakers with Kevlar-impregnated cones, 4" ribbon-wire voice coils and field-replaceable baskets, the Radialinear Planar Phase Correction System, and titanium compression drivers with ferrofluid cooling.

Peavey SP Series Loudspeakers Features:
  • Field replaceable speakers
  • Full-front metal grilles
  • Durable Hammertex exterior


Peavey Versarray Series
Peavey expanded their Versarray series with the Versarray 212 line-array enclosure, featuring planar ribbon drivers, neodymium woofers, and exclusive adjustment technology. This three-way enclosure features two 12" Black Widow woofers with dual 4" ribbon-wire voice coils and a symmetrical-drive neodymium magnet design, plus ten 2.5" Neo Midrange drivers and four exclusive waveguide-mounted planar ribbon drivers.

Peavey Versarray Series Features:
  • 4,000 watts peak power handling, low-frequency section
  • Dual 12" Neo Black Widow 4" dual VC Woofers
  • 10 Peavey special-design 2.5" Neo Midrange speakers in a compound line array source
  • Four Peavey custom Planar Ribbon Neo Drivers on a manifold line source

Peavey VYPYR Amps
With double the processing power, models and effects of competitive modeling amplifiers, the VYPYR Series redefines modern guitar amplification. VYPYR amplifiers are based on powerful 32-bit, floating-point SHARC processors that enable highly detailed, accurate modeling as well as vastly enhanced flexibility and features than ever before available in guitar amplification. Peavey also announced a pair of MIDI foot controllers designed for the VYPYR, the Sanpera I and II.

Peavey VYPYR Amp Features:
  • 24 amp models
  • 11 preamp "stomp boxes" and 11 rack effects
  • Sanpera foot controllers (available separately) expand VYPYR's functionality


Peavey XR Series Mixers
Designed for versatility in live-performance and sound-reinforcement applications, the new XR 1220 and XR 1212 feature dual 600-watt power amplifiers that can be summed to the main output (1200 watts) or used independently to power mains and monitors at 600 watts each. Each mono channel includes an XLR input and 1/4" line input, a channel insert, 80 Hz low-cut switch, and monitor sends.

Peavey XR Series Mixers Features:
  • Dual 600-watt power amps
  • XLR and 1/4" inputs
  • Channel inserts
  • Monitor sends

Presonus Presonus AudioBox USB
PreSonus continues to their string of top-notch home studio offerings with the AudioBox USB. This USB bus-powered interface sports a pair of mic/instrument inputs with phantom power, balanced TRS outputs, MIDI I/O, and a playback mixer knob. The AudioBox USB ships with the PreSonus Propak software suite including Cubase LE 4, plug-ins, loops, and drum samples.

PreSonus AudioBox USB Features:
  • USB Bus-powered interface
  • 2 microphone/instrument preamps
  • 48V phantom power
  • 2 balanced TRS outputs


Presonus DigiMax D8
Also new from PreSonus at the 2008 Winter Namm show is the DigiMax D8, which sports eight Class A XMAX mic preamplifiers, eight direct analog outputs, and ADAT optical light pipe connectivity. These I/O options make the DigiMax D8 the perfect way to add eight pro-level preamps to virtually any recording system from the home studio to pro-level facilities.

PreSonus DigiMax D8 Features:
  • Eight Class A XMAX mic pres
  • Eight direct analog outs
  • ADAT optical light pipe connectivity

Presonus FireStudio Tube
PreSonus announced an expansion of their successful FireStudio line, the FireStudio Tube. The FireStudio Tube is packed with sixteen analog inputs - two tube-based channels on the front panel, eight XMAX preamps on the rear chassis, and six balanced TRS inputs with Neutrik balanced TRS outputs and MIDI I/O. The FireStudio Tube ships complete with the PreSonus Propak software suite including Cubase LE 4.

PreSonus FireStudio Tube Features:
  • Two tube-driven channels
  • Eight XMAX preamps
  • Balanced TRS outputs
  • MIDI I/O

Randall

Randall Kirk Hammett Signature Series
Randall paired up with Metallica's Kirk Hammett to create a series of signature amps, cabinets, and modules that are custom-tuned for metal mayhem. Among the offerings are a limited edition half stack wrapped in tiger maple. There are also a trio of signature modules that brings Kirk's three favorite sounds to any of Randall's MTS amps, plus signature speaker cabinets, and combos.

Randall Kirk Hammett Signature Series Features:
  • Combos, cabinets, and heads available
  • Three tube-driven modules also available
  • Special limited edition tiger maple head and cabinet also available

Roland Roland ARX Expansion Boards
Put your Roland Fantom-G's ARX expansion board slots to good use with two incredible expansion boards, the ARX-01 Drums and the ARX-02 Electric Piano. Powered by Roland's SuperNATURAL voice engine, Drums gives you an array of expressive drum elements, EQ, and compression, while ARX-02 Electric Piano provides great sound and expression, with incredible amp models.

Roland ARX-01 Drums and ARX-02 Electric Piano Expansion Boards Features:
  • Powered by Roland's SuperNATURAL voice engine
  • Incredible sounds, effects, and expressive controls
  • Custom graphic interfaces exclusive to each board


Roland CD-2e
It may have been one of the smallest items at the Roland booth, but the CD-2e recorder was definitely an attention-grabber. This ultra-portable unit records direct to CD-R/RW or an SD memory card, has a built-in stereo mic and speaker, and allows for over 12-hour recording times (with 8GB SDHC card). The CD-2e also includes a wireless remote and useful built-in lesson functions.

Roland CD-2e Features:
  • Compact and portable, with AA battery or AC power (AC adapter included)
  • Records direct to CD-R/RW or SD memory cards (over 12 hours on 8GB SDHC card)
  • Built-in stereo mic, wireless remote


Roland E-09 White
Roland's E-series arranger keyboards boast a high-quality sound engine with tons of tones and drum kits. With an easy 16-track recorder, 47 built-in effects, and an amazingly affordable price, there's no question why the E-09 has been so popular. Now Roland offers the E-09 in stylish white, letting you pick the "look" that's right for your studio.

Roland E-09 Features:
  • Now available in white
  • GM2 compliant sound engine, with 870 tones and 70 drum kits
  • 64-voice polyphony
  • 16-track recorder with Easy Mode and built-in effects
  • High-performance onboard speaker system


Roland Fantom G-Series
Visitors to the Roland booth were excited about the new Fantom G-series. Easily Roland's most powerful live workstation yet, it's even easier to create realistic sounds and performances with the Fantom-G's advanced sound engine, and ARX SuperNatural expression system. With a color display, redesigned sequencer, and weighted keys on the G-8, the Fantom G-series is even more playable and powerful.

Roland Fantom G-series Features:
  • Redeveloped sound engine
  • Compatible with SuperNATURAL - the latest performance-expression technology
  • Onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks (24 audio)
  • Multi-FX for each part, up to 22 simultaneous routings
  • Premium keyboard action; weighted PHA II action on the Fantom-G8


Roland Micro Cube RX Series
Roland expanded its Micro Cube family - known for great sound and modest size - by offering the new Micro Cube RX. With multiple amp models and effects, these new Micro Cubes boast true stereo power amps, with a whopping four speakers per RX. We're especially excited to see the new Micro Cube Bass RX: portable Micro Cube sound, designed exclusively for bass players.

Roland Micro Cube RX Series Features:
  • Stereo power amplifiers and four newly developed 4-inch speakers
  • Eight COSM amps, six digital effects, and built-in tuner
  • Headphone input, and stereo aux input for CD/MP3 Player
  • Powered by six AA batteries (13-hours of use), comes with AC Adaptor
  • Micro Cube Bass RX is designed exclusively for bass


Roland MT-90U
The new MT-90U from Roland offers tons of possibilities for the rehearsing musician! This portable music player can hook into your computer via USB, where you can load in your MIDI, MP3, or WAV files, and practice along anywhere through the MT-90U's built-in speaker. Fun extras include a wireless remote controller and microphone input for karaoke fun.

Roland MT-90U Features:
  • Play-along device for practice and performance
  • Plays MIDI and audio files with tempo and key-change capability
  • USB port for external memory / loading in files from your computer
  • Wireless remote controller and microphone input
  • Lightweight, compact, and portable

Roland RD Series Keyboards
Stunning stage pianos with "Ivory Feel" weighted 88-key keyboards, Roland's RD-700GX and RD-300GX are compatible with the new SuperNatural expression technology. A Piano Designer function that lets you create your own custom instruments, and eight multi-effects processors on the 700GX mean a lot of creative possibilities. These stage pianos also play back audio via USB memory that's easy to control onstage.

Roland RD-700GX and RD-300GX Features:
  • 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano sounds with Piano Designer function
  • PHA II "Ivory Feel" weighted keyboards (with Escapement on the RD-700GX)
  • ARX SuperNATURAL expression technology compatible
  • Plays back audio via USB memory
  • Three MIDI outputs, and multiple zones


Roland TD-9SX and TD-9S
Roland upgrades its massively popular V-Tour series, adding the TD-9 models. These mid-range V-Drums boast a fresh sound system, and a deeper level of expression. The TD-9SX has mesh-head tom and snare pads with rim triggering, while the TD-9 is a more affordable alternative, featuring a mesh-head snare pad only.

Roland V-Tour TD-9SX and TD-9S Features:
  • Advanced TD-9 sound engine with real audio patterns
  • Mesh-head tom and snare pads with rim triggering on the TD-9SX
  • Plays back audio files, when loaded via USB
  • Redesigned sturdier drum rack and clamps
  • Scope function with graphic LCD display
Sabine

Sabine Phantom Pro
Expanding the functionality of the Phantom Mic Rider, Sabine offers the Phantom Pro, which adds such useful features as Automatic Gain Control, Proximity Effect Control, Plosive Control, and an IR Gate to mute the mic when no one is in front of it, using the included infrared sensor. The Phantom Pro draws its power from the phantom power supplied by the mixer.

Sabine Phantom Pro Features:
  • Automatic Gain Control
  • Proximity Effect Control
  • Plosive Control
  • IR Gate

Sabine SW75-T
As the RF spectrum space available for UHF mics continues to decrease, Sabine is expanding their offering in the license-free 2.4 GHz band. The SW75-T beltpack allows users to enjoy the benefits of wireless without worrying about interference from DTV or other potential broadcasters. Sabine's SWM7000 Series incorporates their patent-pending Smart Spectrum technology that allows up to 70 simultaneous wireless systems to operate with maximum fidelity.

Sabine SW75-T Features:
  • Wireless without interference for DTV
  • Allows up to 70 simultaneous wireless systems
  • Operates in the license-free 2.4GHz band

Samson

Samson L Series Live Mixers
Samson's L2400 and L3200 mixing consoles give you the control you need for comprehensive live mixing, while providing the features you need for a variety of situations. Both the 24-channel/4-bus L2400 and the 32-channel/4-bus L3200 include 100 preset digital effects, a built-in talkback system, and USB connectivity. A dedicated XLR output with low pass filter lets you dial in your live sub.

Samson L2400 and L3200 Live Mixer Features
  • 24-channel/4-bus with 18 mic/line channels and 20 preamps (L2400)
  • 32-channel/4-bux with 26 mic/line channels and 28 preamps (L3200)
  • 100mm faders, dual 24-bit preset digital effects
  • XLR output with adjustable low-pass filter for subwoofer control
  • USB

Samson MediaOne Monitors
These compact active monitors from Samson offer accurate monitoring, and their desktop-friendly size makes them perfect for video production as well. The MediaOne 3A puts 15 watts per side into two cabinets loaded with 3" woofers and a 25mm HF driver, while the 4A gives you 20 watts per side and 4" woofers. Want even more low end? The 5A offers 5" LF drivers and 40 total watts.

Samson MediaOne 3A, 4A, and 5A Active Studio Monitors Features:
  • Internal amplifiers
  • Precision-tuned, rear-vented enclosure
  • Front panel level control and headphone jack
  • AV shielding for use near computer and video screens


Samson Resolv Series Monitors
Samson completely revamped its Resolv active studio monitor lineup, and the results we heard at NAMM are amazing! The 100-watt Resolv A5 features 8" woven carbon fiber woofer, 1" tweeter, external heat sink, and 4-position high-frequency lift control to give you accurate sound in any room. The A6 includes the same features with a 6.5" LF driver. The 75-watt A5 uses a 5" driver.

Samson Resolv Series Active Studio Monitor Series Features:
  • Two-way active studio reference monitors
  • 5" (A5), 6.5" (A6), and 8" (A8) LF drivers, 1" soft dome tweeters
  • Bi-amplified design (75W LF and 25W HF amps in A6 and A8; 50W LF and 25W HF amps in A5)
  • 4-position high-frequency lift control

Samson Resound PA Enclosures
Samson's Resound HD passive PA enclosures now offer more power and improved HF drivers for even better performance. Each of these cabinets and monitors includes a 1.5" titanium driver and 1" throat horn, and the lineup ranges from the RS10HD (with a 10" driver and 300 watts of power handling) up to the RS215, which can handle 1,200 watts and sports dual 15" LF drivers.

Samson Resound HD Series Passive PA Enclosures Features:
  • 1.5" HF titanium compression driver
  • 1" throat horn
  • Improved power
  • All-plywood cabinets
  • A range of configurations, from floor monitors to main SR speakers

Serato

Serato VIDEO-SL
Serato VIDEO-SL software plug-in for Scratch LIVE adds the ability to playback and mix video files with the Rane TTM 57SL mixer. Manage video clips from within the Scratch LIVE library and load them onto a virtual deck for control with either vinyl or CD. Mix clips with a variety of transitions, as well as apply existing effects to each video clip.

Serato VIDEO-SL Features:
  • Requires Serato Scratch LIVE 1.8 and Rane TTM 57SL
  • Manage video clips from within Scratch LIVE Library
  • Load clips onto virtual deck for control with vinyl or CD

Solid State Logic Solid State Logic Duende Mini
There's alway a buzz around the SSL booth, and this year the buzz was more of a roar thanks to Duende Mini. Duende Mini comes equipped with the EQ and Dynamics Channel Strip plug-in ported from the C200 console. One simple FireWire cable connection ports the power of Duende Mini into your VST/AU-supported DAW with RTAS support via the included wrapper.

Solid State Logic Duende Mini Features:
  • 16-channel plug-in processing
  • Includes SSL XL9000k channel strip
  • Fully compatible with all Duende plugins
  • Functions as a companion to Duende Firewire
  • Expandable to 32 channels with optional expansion pack

Sony

Sony ECM-957PRO
Sony offers the ECM-957PRO, a Mid-Side stereo electret condenser mic with switchable directional characteristics (90 or 120 degrees) and greatly improved sensitivity. This microphone sports a unique adjustable capsule that allows you to choose between vertical or horizontal sound pickup. A built-in MS decoder provides conventional left and right stereo output via and 1/8" jack. Runs on a single AA battery.

Sony ECM-957PRO Features:
  • Built-in MS encoder
  • Adjustable mic capsule
  • Terminates in 1/8" jack
  • Runs on AA battery

SoundToys SoundToys V3.02 Update
Good news for for SoundToys plug-in users! SoundToys has released a free V3.02 update for their entire line of software products, making their plug-ins compatible with Logic 8, Apple's OS X Leopard operating system, and Pro Tools 7.4. You get improved DSP efficiency on Native platforms. In addition, SoundToys announced upcoming VST support for both native and TDM versions of their Effects Bundle.

SoundToys Free V3.02 Update Features
  • Approved for Pro Tools 7.4, Logic 8, and Apple Leopard
  • Improved Audio Units tempo tracking
  • Improved DSP performance on Native applications
  • Rectified TDM-to-RTAS switching and window scrolling issues

SWR

SWR Redhead
In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Redhead, SWR is offering up a redesigned Redhead. This combo pushes 400 watts of power through a pair of 10" speakers at 4ohms (650 watts @ 2ohms with a 4ohm extension cabinet). A pair of 12AX7s populate the preamp and DI sections of the amp, and the controls offer compression, control over the full-range EQ, and access to the Aural Enhancer.

SWR Redhead Features:
  • Redesigned version of the original Redhead
  • 2 x 10"
  • 400W
  • Tube preamp and Tube DI

Synthogy Synthogy Ivory 1.7
Synthogy announced Ivory Grand Pianos v1.7 which offers compatibility with Apple OS X 10.5 Leopard and Universal Binary AU, RTAS, VST, and Standalone support. This is a free update to all registered Ivory Grand Pianos users. Synthogy also announced that the Ivory 1.7 software engine will now be included with Ivory Italian Grand, and Ivory Italian Grand will now be a complete, free-standing virtual instrument.

Synthology Ivory 1.7 Features:
  • Apple Leopard 10.5 and Universal Binary support
  • Free update for registered users
  • Ivory v1.7 will now be included with Ivory Italian Grand
  • Ivory Italian Grand now free-standing VI


Synthogy Ivory Upright Pianos
Ivory Upright Pianos offers the unique, intimate sound of upright pianos merged with Synthogy's groundbreaking technology and piano-building expertise. This collection includes four different uprights, all lovingly and thoroughly sampled to capture their unique personalities. Of course, every piano was sampled with Synthogy's usual meticulous attention to detail. Ivory Upright Pianos is a free-standing virtual instrument that comes with the Ivory piano engine.

Ivory Upright Pianos Features:
  • Comes with the world-renowned Ivory piano engine
  • Four unique hand-selected pianos
  • Separate, selectable "creaks and clunks" layer, for added funk
  • Over 5,000 samples, and over 50 GB

TAPCO TAPCO TH-18s
The TAPCO THUMP TH-18s active subwoofer delivers low frequencies with ultimate clarity and punch. Housed in a rugged, ported bass-reflex enclosure and featuring a 500-watt Class-D amplifier design, the TH-18s provides accurate low-end response from 35Hz-125Hz. The high-current switching power supply means it's ready for worldwide use, and it's lightweight, so you won't break your back on your travels.

TAPCO TH-18s Features:
  • 18-inch subwoofer with Active design
  • 500W Class-D amplifier design for ultimate
  • Built-in handles for easy transport
  • Ported bass reflex design

Tascam
Tascam DR-1
TASCAM announced the DR-1 Portable Digital Recorder, a compact unit that captures hours of music using built-in mics to its 1GB SD card. A pair of microphones are mounted on a variable angle mechanism, which allows the recorder to capture audio from almost anywhere. The unit ships with a 1GB SD card for hours of recording at MP3 or WAVE file formats.


TASCAM DR-1 Features:
  • Built-in Stereo Condenser Microphone with Variable Angle Mechanism
  • 48 or 44.1kHz/24-bit Recording Resolution
  • MP3 and WAVE file Recording and Playback
  • Analog Limiter

Taylor Taylor GS Series
Taylor announced 11 new Grand Symphony (GS) models to its flagship acoustic/electric line. These new models are stage-ready, with rounded Venetian cutaways and Expression System electronics. Models include the 516ce, the 616ce and 12-string 656ce, the 716ce, 816ce and 12-string 856ce, and the elegant 916ce. Hawaiian koa lovers will flip for the K16ce and K26ce. Two stunning Koa Series 12-string GS cutaway models are also available.

Taylor GS Series Features:
  • 11 new models
  • 6-string and 12-string models
  • New koa models


Taylor SolidBody Custom Koa
Following up their successful SolidBody guitars, Taylor is offering the new SolidBody Custom Koa. The SolidBody Custom Koa is appointed with cast-aluminum hardware, a sleek neck, and proprietary Style One humbuckers. Taylor also introduced new color options for the SolidBody Standard including the earthy Natural satin finish and the vintage-tinged Aged Cherry. The SolidBody Classic now comes in Transparent Red, Black, Natural, and Transparent White.

Taylor Solidbody Custom Koa Features:
  • Koa laminate inset
  • Koa Series inlays on neck
  • New Color options for SolidBody Classic and Standard

TC Electronic TC Electronic Nova Dynamics
Expanding their popular line of Nova Pedals, TC Electronic gives you portable, high quality, dual-engine compression and noise gate with their new Nova Dynamics stompbox. Its intuitive and tweakable setup allows you to dial in and tailor the Nova Dynamics pedal to suit your rig's needs.

TC Electronic Nova Dynamics Pedal Features:
  • Dual-engine design
  • High-quality compression and noise gate
  • Variety of setup and control options


TC Electronic Nova Modulator
The Nova Modulator from TC Electronic delivers seven high-quality modulation effects in one rugged stompbox. Enjoy a through-zero-flanger, and a newly designed tri-chorus to really take your guitar sound to uncharted territory. If you're a pedal-hungry guitarist, with a penchant for modulation effects, you've got to check out this new pedal from TC.

TC Electronic Nova Modulator Pedal Features:
  • Modulation effects pedal
  • Seven different effects
  • includes new tri-chorus, and through-zero-flanger effects

TC Electronic Nova System
TC Electronic's new Nova System is an all-in-one effects board for today's guitarist. Decked out with sounds from TC's acclaimed Nova pedals, and boasting an array of effects taken straight from their high-end G-System, the Nova System offers excellent compression, modulation, pitch, delay, reverb, and EQ - just grab your guitar and amp, and go.

TC Electronic Nova System Features:
  • Complete floor-based effects board
  • All-analog distortion/overdrive section under digital control
  • Includes effects taken straight from TC's premium G-System
  • Offers compression, modulation, pitch, delay, reverb, and EQ
  • Easy-to-use design

TC-Helicon

TC-Helicon Harmony Pedals
The VoiceTone Harmony Pedals from TC-Helicon are an exciting release for any performing singer-songwriter. The Harmony-G was designed for guitarists, and the Harmony-M for keyboard players, both delivering two "smart" backup harmony singers with effortless control. An onboard "live engineer" effect can automatically optimize the blend of your vocals with your instrument, adding in reverb and delay effects for a signature, professional sound.

TC Electronic VoiceTone Harmony Effects Pedals
  • Guitar and mic inputs on the Harmony-G
  • MIDI input for a keyboard, and a mic input on the Harmony-M
  • Both create two backup harmony singers based on what you're playing
  • Onboard "live engineer" effect can optimize your vocals, and add in effects

TC-Helicon LM5
The LM5 is a loudness radar meter TDM plug-in that's excellent for use in music, post production, broadcast and film. With its radar meter, the LM5 offers Pro Tools HD users a coherent, and efficient way of managing levels and avoiding distortion.

TC Electronic LM5 TDM Plug-in Features:
  • Displays instant loudness, loudness history, and true-peak level
  • Suitable for use in post production, broadcast, and film
  • Compatible with Pro Tools TDM systems


TC-Helicon VoiceTone Double
Create up to four humanized vocal overdubs with the TC-Helicon VoiceTone Double pedal. Whether you're after a more "tight and intimate" double, or something more "loose and lively," the VoiceTone Double combines natural and effected doubling, making your live vocals sound like the CD.

TC-Helicon VoiceTone Double Features:
  • Creates up to four humanized overdubs<
  • Combines natural and effected doubling
  • Gives you control over the "feel" of the vocal double

Tube Tech Tube Tech Modular System
Everyone at the NAMM show was pretty excited about the Tube Tech Modular System. This tabletop system consists of the RM 8 frame that powers up to eight Tube Tech modules of your choosing. Modules range from the CM 1A (similar to the CL 1B), the EM 1A EQ (like the PE C1), and the PM 1A preamp (basically one channel of the MP 1A).

Tube Tech Modular System Features:
  • Modular mix-and-match design
  • Tabletop frame
  • XLR I/O

Ultrasone

Ultrasone Headphones
Ultrasone announced upgrades to their product line with the new S-Logic Plus, the enhanced version of the S-Logic System. Based on the earcup design of the Edition9 headphones and consistent development, Ultrasone integrated the enhanced version of S-Logic into the new range of HFI and DJ models (HFI-580, HFI-680, HFI-780, DJ1).

Ultrasone Headphones Features:
  • New enhanced version of S-Logic System
  • Based on Edition9 earcup design
  • Applies to models HFI-580, HFI-680, HFI-780, and DJ1

Vienna Symphonic Library Vienna Symphonic Library Appassionata Strings II
This sequel to Appassionata Strings offers nearly all the articulations that the first Collection includes, but played "con sordino". The Appassionata Strings II includes articulations such as accented interval notes, spiccatos, staccatos, various repetition performances, trills, as well as Vienna's innovative "out-of-tune-samples" where members of the ensemble correct their intonation as the tone progresses, mirroring what actually happens in live orchestral performances.

Appassionata Strings II Features:
  • Great collection of string ensembles
  • 10.7 GB of samples in 24-bit/44.1kHz
  • Powerful Vienna Instruements engine and user interface
  • Plug-in (AU, RTAS, VST) and stand-alone

Visual Sound

Visual Sound Angry Fuzz
Guitarists were flocking to the Visual Sound booth to get a peek at Angry Fuzz, their latest creation. Use the Volume and Fuzz controls to set your levels and bring in the octave circuit with the Anger Level knob. The result: Fuzz that cuts to the bone. Visual Sound is also issuing V2 versions of many of their most popular designs.

Visual Sound Angry Fuzz Features:
  • Level and Fuzz controls
  • Anger Level blends in octave tones
  • V2 version of other popular designs

Waldorf Waldorf Blofeld
The Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer module combines incredible-sounding analog-modeled circuitry with the power, convenience, and accessibility of modern digital features. The elegant chassis is uncluttered and easy to use, with solid aluminum control knobs and well-placed buttons for accessing parameters and functions in the Blofeld. The display allows you to navigate through the Blofeld's 1,000-plus sounds and settings.

Waldorf Blofeld Features:
  • Thousands of sounds
  • Easy, effective interface
  • Analog sound, modern capability
  • Three oscillators per voice
  • Frequency Modulation between the oscillators

Waves

Waves iGTR
Waves offers iGTR, which delivers the sound of guitar amps and effects, anytime, anyplace. Strap it on, plug in your axe, hook up headphones or speakers, and you're ready to rock. Connect iGTR to your MP3 player and play along with your favorite tunes, or chain together two iGTRs to jam with friends any time of the day or night without waking the neighbors!

Waves iGTR Features:
  • Portable Wave processing power for your guitar
  • Works with headphones or speakers
  • Jam along with MP3s

Zero-G Zero-G Phaedra
Zero G's Phaedra is one of the most complete virtual analog synthesizers ever created, with sounds pulled from an amazing list of classics from the past. Among the included analog powerhouses are the Mini Moog D, Welsh Moog, Yamaha CS5, Yamaha CS-15, Yamaha CS-30, Korg MonoPoly, Korg MS-20, and Roland SH-101. This is the perfect collection for analog enthusiasts working in the digital realm!

Zero G Phaedra Features:
  • Tons of great virtual analog synth sounds
  • Aavailable in VST 2.0, DXi, ASIO, AU, RTAS formats
  • Mac and PC


Zero-G Vocaloid Prima
Powered by Yamaha's new Vocaloid2 Singing Synthesis technology, Zero G's Vocaloid Prima is a virtual female vocalist presented with unprecedented detail and realism. Whether it's soaring leads, harmonies or backing vocals, Prima can be programmed to sing any word a user requires. Sounds from Vocaloid Prima can be easily modified and shaped in many ways, offering users the freedom to be adventurous with their vocal choices.

Zero G Vocaloid Prima Features:
  • Endless word, syllable or phoneme combinations
  • Spread any sustained vowel or voiced consonant with perfect legato
  • Variable vibrato

Zoom Zoom B9.1ut Bass Effects Console
Zoom's B9.1ut Bass Effects Console gives bassists an amazing creative tool that's ready for the studio or stage. This unit is housed in a sturdy metal enclosure and features two footswitches, an expression pedal, and four tweakable knobs. This tube-driven unit has a USB connection and boasts a ton of functionality, including multi-dimensional parameter control, two bass synths, comprehensive EQ, and more. Cubase LE software is included!

Zoom B9.1ut Bass Effects Console Features:
  • Super-fast processing
  • Accurate bass models, two bass synths, comprehensive EQ
  • 12AX7 tube
  • USB interface, Cubase LE recording software
  • Stereo XLR output


Zoom G1J John 5 Signature Pedal
Zoom puts the sound of renowned guitarist John 5 right at your feet with the G1J! This pedal features 40 presets consisting of John 5's favorite tones, from clean to nuclear, as well as 54 effects types, 80 patches, a built-in drum machine, and onboard harmonized pitch shifter. This pedal includes an AC adapter or can be used with batteries, letting you take John 5's tones anywhere!

Zoom G1J John 5 Signature Pedal Features:
  • 40 presets by John 5
  • 54 effects types/eight modules, 80 patches
  • Battery or AC operation (AC adapter included)
  • Built-in drum machine and harmonized pitch-shifter
  • Custom poster, patch list, specially designed pick, and card from artist included

Zoom G1K Kiko Loureiro Signature Pedal
Brazilian metal virtuoso Kiko Loureiro puts his signature tone into this great-sounding guitar pedal from Zoom! The G1K Kiko Loureiro Signature Pedal includes 40 custom patches from Loureiro himself, plus 54 effects types, a built-in drum machine and harmonized pitch shifter, and 80 total patches. This compact pedal uses AC power (adapter included) or can run on AA batteries. It also includes a bunch of cool extras!

G1K Kiko Loureiro Signature Pedal Features:
  • 40 patches from Kiko Lourerio
  • 80 total patches, 54 effects types/eight modules
  • Built-in drum machine and harmonized pitch-shifter
  • Operates on four AA batteries or AC power (AC adapter included)
  • Custom poster, patch list, specially designed pick, and card from artist included


Zoom G2G George Lynch Signature Pedal
What could be cooler than hearing the signature tone of hard rock-meister George Lynch emanating from the Zoom booth at NAMM? Cooler yet, Zoom's G2G George Lynch Signature Pedal was making them! Featuring 40 original patches from Mr. Lynch (20 studio/20 live), the G2G includes 16 amp and stompbox models, nine effects types, EQ, and 40 user patches, plus some great additional goodies.

Zoom G2G George Lynch Signature Pedal
  • 40 original patches by George Lynch (20 live/20 studio)
  • 16 classic amp and stompbox models, 54 effect types/nine modules
  • 6-band EQ
  • 40 user patches
  • Custom poster, patch list, specially designed pick, and card from artist included

Zoom ZFX Amp Modeling Software with C5.1t Floor Controller
Walking toward Zoom's NAMM booth, we heard a ton of great amp tones; imagine our surprise when they were all coming out of one...computer! Zoom's ZFX Stack Package software offers an incredible range of models, from guitar and bass amps to mics and stompboxes. The included C5.1t USB floor controller puts you in command, with five assignable footswitches and a versatile expression pedal.

Zoom ZFX Amp Modeling Software with C5.1t Floor Controller Features:
  • 12 guitar amps, five bass amps, 16 cabinets, four mics, and 41 stompboxes
  • USB foot controller with 12AX7 tube, five footswitches, and an expression pedal
  • Cubase LE recording software included


Zoom ZFX Amp Modeling Software with S2t Interface
Put the amazing guitar processing power of Zoom into your computer! ZFX Stack Package software works as a standalone application or as a VST plug-in and provides dozens of models of guitar and bass amps, speaker cabinets, mics, and stompboxes. This package includes the S2t USB interface, which combines real tube tone with digital 12-bit/48kHz clarity. Also included: Cubase LE recording software.

Zoom ZFX Amp Modeling Software with S2t Interface Features:
  • 12 guitar amps, five bass amps, 16 cabinets, four mics, and 41 stompboxes
  • USB interface with 12AX7 tube, 2 x XLR inputs, and phantom power
  • Cubase LE recording software included
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Mar 22, 2004
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I wonder if the new fantom holds SRX boards too, if not that sucks.
Those are where all the good sounds are. I might have to swoop that Fantom G tho and get a Fantom XR,
How come no new Yamaha shit?
 
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