MAGIX Announces ACID Pro 9 and ACID Pro Next Featuring Source Separation Technology from Zynaptiq
MAGIX Software announced the release of a brand new ACID Pro software package now featuring a series of advanced features including a source separation algorithm from zynaptiq and many updates to version 9. ACID Pro Next is now a much more complete DAW targeting music production, including the integration of zynaptiq' STEM MAKER technology that splits any existing song into different tracks, a new MIDI Playable Chopper, and many new creative possibilities for sampling manipulations.
WiSA Announces Certification of Electrocompaniet Latest EC Living TANA L-2 Speaker
WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association founded by Summit Wireless Technologies and comprised of leading consumer electronics brands, announced the certification of EC Living’s TANA L-2 wireless speaker. The TANA L-2, set for retail launch in Summer 2019, is part of EC Living’s wireless lifestyle speaker system, a division of Norwegian company Electrocompaniet.
KRK ROKIT G4 Studio Monitors Are Now Available Worldwide
KRK Systems is one of the most popular monitor brands in the global home studio market and for a good reason. KRK studio monitors provide a reliable reproduction for recording and mixing in less than ideal environments, while providing great value per watt compared to existing alternatives. The KRK Rokit family is practically a flagship of the brand in terms of affordability and features, and the company completely refreshed the range with the new ROKIT G4 series, introducing DSP-driven LCD On-board EQ Presets.
AudioControl Announces Avalon G4 4-Channel Home Theater Amplifier
Using its Savoy G3 amplifier as a basis, the new AudioControl Avalon G4 amplifier is a highly efficient Class H design that effortlessly achieves 230 watts per channel, all channels driven. The Class H design topology provides bullet-proof reliability while reducing heat dissipation from a compact form factor. The Avalon G4 also features AudioControl’s LightDrive anti-clipping protection circuit, which protects loudspeakers from clipping and distortion even in extreme conditions such as a highly dynamic action movie soundtrack.
Genelec Introduces Updated F Series Subwoofers at High End 2019
Genelec will attend the 2019 High End Munich show to unveil major updates to the connectivity, performance and feature set of their design-iconic F Series Home Audio subwoofers. The two new updated designs feature optical and coaxial digital inputs, higher SPL, updated remote capability, more comprehensive DIP switch features and improved power supply and amplifier design. One of the models features stereo analogue outputs on XLR to allow compatibility with Genelec professional series.
PSI Audio to Introduce Héritage3 Active Home Speakers at High End 2019
Following prior demonstrations in prototype stage, Swiss speaker manufacturer PSI Audio has confirmed it will introduce officially the Héritage3, the company's first home entertainment speaker, during the High End Munich show. Visitors to the the High End and Axpona shows in 2018 have already experienced a glimpse of the company's purposely designed hi-fidelity speaker, based on the technological prowess and expertise of more than 40 years of developing professional speakers and studio monitors.
Rhapsody International Adds MQA Studio Quality Audio To ‘Powered By Napster’ Platform Service
Rhapsody International Inc., a pioneer in digital music and leading provider of music streaming technologies and services for businesses, announced it has completed a global agreement with MQA, the company delivering authenticated master quality music in a file small enough to stream. Rhapsody’s Powered by Napster platform service now offers partners the option to choose high-resolution and studio-quality audio for those who select MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) as their format of choice.
SEAS Announces New W19 Excel Graphene Woofer Series
Following the announcement in early March 2019 of a completely new Excel Graphene Woofer Series and the commercial introduction of the new W16NX003 E0073-08 driver, the first in the new Excel Graphene series, SEAS Fabrikker now announced a completely new product-size series as part of the new Excel Graphene product line. Named the 19-series, the new woofers are classical 176 mm in diameter, but with a new basket design and larger roll surround, with focus on improved linear excursion capability and dynamic headroom in the bass.
Alcons Audio Introduces CRS8/9090 Reference Immersive Surround Monitor System
Alcons Audio is reaching further in immersive sound with the introduction of a cinema surround speaker. The new Alcons CRS8/9090 pro-ribbon reference immersive surround monitor system was designed for performing arts theaters, studios, screening rooms, post-production facilities, commercial cinemas and premium Home Cinemas. It features a wide 90 x 90 degree constant-directivity dispersion, based on the patent-pending Alcons waveguide technology. The system is shipping now.
Eighteen Sound Expands Tetracoil Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Series
Prolight+Sound 2019 was a reassuring show for all companies working with Eighteen Sound drivers. The company is now, together with Ciare, part of the B&C Speakers SpA Group of companies. At the Frankfurt show, Eighteen Sound and Ciare had their own separate booth (side by side with B&C), showing lots of new products in all areas of the portfolio. Of course, Eighteen Sound is renowned for its low frequency drivers, and during Prolight+Sound the company impressed with the new 18NTLW500 next generation high performance subwoofer using Tetracoil technology.