Radial’s original Bassbone updated, introducing the Bassbone V2
Radial Engineering announced the Bassbone V2, a second generation of the popular bass guitar preamp and DI box pedal, that features a dedicated effects loop, combination power booster-mute footswitch and piezo optimized input for upright bass. The Bassbone V2 audio performance in a compact box makes it an ideal front end for both live and studio recording.
Yorba Acoustics to Launch Unique Guitar Speaker Model G1 at NAMM 2015
Yorba Acoustics (YA) from Riverside, California, will be introducing the new Model G1 Guitar Speaker at the 2015 NAMM Show. The G1 uses a new patent pending reflector technology with a unique geometrical device for correcting the frequency response of the two opposing drivers as well as improving dispersion for better on and off-axis listening positions. As YA says, “The Astonishing Look Is Where Form Follows Function”.
PMC Shows New twotwo Sub2 Active Subwoofer and the New QB1-A at NAMM 2015
UK-based reference monitor manufacturer PMC will be launching a new addition to its twotwo range of active nearfields at NAMM 2015, as well as giving West Coast audio professionals another chance to see the mighty QB1-A large-scale studio monitor, launched in Los Angeles in Autumn 2014.
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Cakewalk Introduces New SONAR lineup for 2015
Since Roland decided to sell Cakewalk to Gibson things have been relatively quiet on the software house front, even though its famous SONAR DAW solutions continue to be among the most popular on the Windows platform. For the 2015 NAMM Show, Cakewalk now confirmed the presentation of its latest software iterations and a new Membership model allowing for continuous upgrades.
Two New Rupert Neve Designs Announced at the NAMM Show
Rupert Neve Designs announced two new products for the 2015 NAMM Show: the RNDI Active Transformer Direct Interface, and the R6 Six Space 500 Series Rack. The RNDI utilizes a custom Rupert Neve-designed transformer and a class-A biased discrete FET amplifier to elegantly balance an instrument signal. The R6 is a rack with more than 150% the required current and a full complement of XLR, TRS and DB-25 I/O.
Gibson’s new Les Paul Reference Monitors
Gibson Brands continues to honor the roots of Les Paul, who first pioneered the solid body electric guitar and later introduced multitrack recording with the release of the Gibson Les Paul Reference Monitors, which carry on his name as synonym for creativity and passion for music. The Les Paul Monitors will be launched at the 2015 NAMM Show.
iZ Technology Launches iZ RADAR STUDIO: RADAR and Pro Tools in One Box
iZ Technology Corporation is announcing its new RADAR studio (patent pending) at the 2015 NAMM Show. The Canadian company says the new solution combines the best of the RADAR multi-track recorder and (Avid’s) Pro Tools in one box, allowing for tracking and mixing with a single, integrated, best-in-class audio appliance. An exciting combination of hardware and software which will certainly be the talk of the show in Anaheim.
LG Innotek Reinforces Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Module Suppliers
Consumer electronics giant LG Innotek joinned the Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association and launched new WiSA compliant wireless audio transmitter and receiver modules at 2015 International CES. With this announcement LG Innotek significantly reinforces the market options for new high resolution, wireless, multi-channel audio products.
Porter & Davies Launches the Kinetic Transfer Platform Tactile Monitor
British company Porter & Davies announced the launch of its new Kinetic Transfer (KT) Platform tactile monitor to enable musicians to feel and hear their playing internally, instead of relying on conventional audio methods. Porter & Davies also teamed up with UK company Precision Devices to create their own dedicated tactile transducer, which is now to be fitted in all their Drum Monitoring tactile feedback systems.
2015 International CES: Home Audio Market Movements
Futuresource Consulting, a specialist research and knowledge-based consulting company, delivers its analysis on the home audio market trends and technological developments at the 2015 International CES. Futuresource notes the growth of wireless multi-room audio (MRA) solutions, estimated to reach 43% this year, and comments on high-resolution audio developments.