Cymatic Audio uTrack 24: A Universal Hardware 24-Track Recorder, Player and Interface

Dutch company Cymatic Audio introduced the uTrack 24, a universal hardware recorder / player / interface in 19" format, designed for people who want to do high-quality recordings without the need of a computer. The uTrack 24 also turns into a powerful and comprehensive audio interface when used under OS X, Windows and iOS and Cymatic promises the uTrack 24 will be able to playback standard MIDI data.

Simmons Drums have announced a new drum controller, the first ever in the market designed for iPad Connectivity. The product is called Stryke6 and allows drummers and hobbyists to play or practice virtually anywhere, with sounds courtesy of the Stryke Drums app on the iPad.

Musician and DJ, Matt Heins started his own company so he could work in the audio electronics field. “I realized that I was more interested in the electronics than I actually was in writing music,” he explains. He got a degree in Electrical Engineering and started Hackme Electronics, building and selling open-source synthesizers, mostly as kits.

IK Multimedia announced the release of iRig MIDI 2, the first portable Lighting/USB MIDI interface fully compatible with all the latest generations of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch as well as Mac and PC. With detachable and interchangeable cable inputs, standard MIDI connectors, it’s a perfect mobile MIDI solution.

Tracktion Software Corporation (TSC) announced the release of their Tracktion Version 5.3 software, packed with new ground breaking features. This very accessible and powerful application now allows Super Comping of MIDI clips, notes and audio clips, there is a new Plug-in browser, improved MIDI performance and a new and updated T5 interface color editor.