iZotope Launches Spire Studio Complete Portable Recording System for Musicians

In a surprising move, audio technology software and processing algorithm experts iZotope have announced a new hardware product. Spire Studio is a versatile, wireless system that enables songwriters and musicians to capture, edit, and collaborate seamlessly – at home, or on the road. Inspired by the recognition that great music can come from anywhere, iZotope designed Spire to go everywhere, offering portable, professional-quality multi-track recording in a sleek, powerful device.

Amptrack Technologies AB is a newly formed music tech company based in Stockholm, Sweden that develops cutting edge music creation software for the web and mobile. Now they introduced Amped Studio, an hybrid pro-level Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that works both in online and offline modes. The online music creation platform works both in the cloud and natively, and is available now for free with further tools and features available for $49.99 per year.

Pioneer Professional Audio unveiled its new Bulit line of active reference studio monitors, with three models targeted at music creation. Clearly, Pioneer is trying to get a foothold in the project-studio monitor market segment with this affordable series, following also the recent launch of its RM Series coaxial monitors.

Genelec is now shipping the new 7040A, its latest ultra-compact subwoofer. Designed to complement Genelec’s 8010, 8020 and M030 active monitors, the 7040A delivers accurate sound reproduction and precise monitoring of low-frequency content in a compact form factor.

Propellerhead Software announced the release of Take 2.0, the greatly anticipated update to their creative free vocal recorder. The update includes a new Voice Tune effect, applying effects on each channel and mixing the final sound with mastering presets. Whatever the use, it’s a great free recording app for the iPhone.