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Amped Studio 2.0 Online Music Production DAW Adds Pitch- and Beat-to-MIDI Technology
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Amped Studio 2.0 Online Music Production DAW Adds Pitch- and Beat-to-MIDI Technology

Amptrack Technologies just announced availability of a brand new version of the online DAW, Amped Studio 2.0, now featuring new virtual instruments, and allowing users to compose with voice (humming, singing, etc.) with sophisticated pitch- and beat-to-MIDI features that quickly turn your vocal ideas into songs. As in the original version released in 2017, Amped Studio 2.0 can be used for free and there is a premium subscription dor $4.99 a month for extra content and instruments.
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Rational Acoustics Confirms Smaart v8.3 Update Is Now Available
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Rational Acoustics Confirms Smaart v8.3 Update Is Now Available

Smaart v8.3 is the third major update to the Smaart v8 measurement platform, originally introduced in 2016. This free update includes integration with the Roland Octa-Capture USB 24-bit/192 kHz audio interface, major Client Window improvements, new Frequency-domain Time Windowing (FTW) for complex averaged transfer function measurements, and numerous enhancements and bug fixes in almost every area of the program. This update is recommended for all Smaart v8 users.
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Dense Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Adapt Compact USB-C Audio DAC
by Joao Martins

Dense Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Adapt Compact USB-C Audio DAC

Another week and more audio products are pitched on crowdfunding platforms. Some products have new or clearly differentiated arguments - sometimes so new or different that it's hard to believe! - while others are simply well-designed or products that have to rely on better quality and technical arguments that consumer's will find hard to understand or believe. The latter is the reason why we decided to write about the new Dense Audio USB audio DAC, called Adapt. This is a product designed by an experienced team, who have ventured into creating a new company and launch a product "that could set a new standard and be used for a long time in this fast-changing world."
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ATC Announces Installation-Friendly SCM12i Pro Passive Studio Monitor
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ATC Announces Installation-Friendly SCM12i Pro Passive Studio Monitor

British loudspeaker manufacturer ATC announced availability of its latest SCM12i Pro passive monitor — effectively an adaptation of its SCM12 Pro compact, high-performance, two-way passive studio monitor released in September 2016 to widespread critical acclaim, albeit (re)designed for simple installation into recording, post-production, broadcast, and film studios of all shapes and sizes.
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Improving a Workhorse: Peavey Unveils SP 2P Powered Speaker System
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Improving a Workhorse: Peavey Unveils SP 2P Powered Speaker System

Expanding on the popular SP Series for live audio performance, the SP 2P features two switching power amplifiers, as well as professional grade speaker components that the brand says deliver clarity and impact beyond conventional powered enclosures. With the Peavey SP 2P, users will find a reasonably priced loudspeaker system capable of up to 130 dB peak SPL, ideal for a variety of sound reinforcement and public address applications, including as a side fill system for stage.
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Neutrik Introduces Locking USB Type-C Cables and True Outdoor Protection Connectors
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Neutrik Introduces Locking USB Type-C Cables and True Outdoor Protection Connectors

Neutrik AG just launched the new mediaCON product family, promoted at recent shows like IBC in Amsterdam and AES New York. The new mediaCON series notably includes a robust, lockable USB Type-C cables and panel sockets, with all components designed for data rates up to 10 GB/s (USB 3.1), 100 W power and 10,000 mating cycles. No news yet of corresponding Thunderbolt 3 cables. But Neutrik also introduced the new TOP (True Outdoor Protection) series for all-weather applications, including etherCON, power and XLR connectors.
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Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points
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Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points

Known for offering over 7,500 high-quality, affordable electronics and accessories to consumers and professionals worldwide, Monoprice announced the launch of new Thunderbolt 3 products. You know a technology is going mainstream when brands like Monoprice support it, and, as the company states, "these products will elevate any PC experience by enabling quick transfers, fast access to 4K videos, extensive gaming capabilities, fast storage and more—helping users work and play more efficiently anywhere they go."
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PK Sound Releases Trinity 10 Fully Software-Controlled Robotic Mid-Size Line Array
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PK Sound Releases Trinity 10 Fully Software-Controlled Robotic Mid-Size Line Array

PK Sound, the professional audio company from Calgary, Alberta, that has been challenging the loudspeaker industry with its advanced designs and bold performance targets, announced a new mid-size line array model that basically combines all its best technology and developments. The new Trinity 10 Advance Robotic Line Array combines PK Sound’s three-dimensional wavefront technology with the same voicing and directivity as the full size Trinity in a mid-size module.
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Sonos Announces Play:5 Beastie Boys Limited Edition
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Sonos Announces Play:5 Beastie Boys Limited Edition

In a somewhat unusual announcement, Sonos revealed an exclusive collaboration with the Beastie Boys: a strictly limited Beastie Boys Play:5 speaker, with all proceeds going to charity. This is the first brand collaboration in the Beastie Boys’ illustrious 39-year career and the first time the group has collaborated with artist and close friend, Barry McGee, who designed the graphic elements of the speaker. The Sonos Beastie Boys Limited Edition Play:5 will be available for purchase beginning December 2018 (USD $499) on sonos.com, at the Sonos flagship store in NYC and select retailers worldwide.
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Zylia Enhances Functionalities of its ZM-1 360 Sound Recording Solution with New Software Releases
by Joao Martins

Zylia Enhances Functionalities of its ZM-1 360 Sound Recording Solution with New Software Releases

Responding to a growing interest in all types of applications for its Zylia ZM-1 spherical mic array - originally promoted as a portable recording studio able to capture a live performance and output the result to multitrack - the Poland-based manufacturer now announced a series of software releases that significantly expand its potential uses. First of all, Zylia introduced an Ambisonics Converter that simplifies output for 360 platforms, while its Zylia Studio PRO software adds source localization with the ZM-1.
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