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FabFilter Releases FabFilter Pro-R Reverb Plug-in
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FabFilter Releases FabFilter Pro-R Reverb Plug-in

Dutch software developer FabFilter announced the availability of FabFilter Pro-R, a high-end algorithmic reverb plug-in with musical controls and a very natural sound. FabFilter Pro-R is bursting with innovations like the intuitive Space control that seamlessly switches between dozens of room models with automatic decay time adjustment, and the industry-first Decay Rate EQ concept that introduces free adjustment of the decay time over the frequency spectrum. The plug-in also features a built-in Post EQ and many high-quality factory presets.
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Scosche BoomBUOY Outdoor and Waterproof Wireless Speaker Floats in Water
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Scosche BoomBUOY Outdoor and Waterproof Wireless Speaker Floats in Water

Scosche, a consumer electronics company from California, released the latest in its line of waterproof wireless speakers: the BoomBUOY. Optimized for outdoors, the BoomBUOY features a rugged, durable construction with up-firing omni-directional sound, sending music in all directions. The BoomBUOY boasts a 3W 50mm speaker and passive radiator to produce rich, clear sound. The IP67-rated dust and waterproof speaker also features a buoyant construction that allows it to float in water.
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Dialog Semiconductor Simplifies Smart Home Device Creation with New Apple HomeKit Bluetooth Development Kit
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Dialog Semiconductor Simplifies Smart Home Device Creation with New Apple HomeKit Bluetooth Development Kit

Dialog Semiconductor announced the availability of its latest Apple HomeKit development kit, to reduce the time-to-market and increase functionality of smart home and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Dialog’s second-generation kit supports all current HomeKit Accessory Profiles within Apple’s updated IoT platform. The kit itself is built on Dialog’s SmartBond DA14681 System-on-Chip (SoC), the most integrated single chip solution that is purpose-built for IoT development, providing connectivity to a variety of battery-powered devices.
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JoeCo BLUEBOX Recorder and Audio Interface Now Shipping
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JoeCo BLUEBOX Recorder and Audio Interface Now Shipping

Following the September launch of its BLUEBOX Workstation Interface Recorders, British company JoeCo has announced the release of a dedicated driver for all recent versions of Windows. Covering Windows 7, 8 and 10, the driver is suitable for the entire BLUEBOX range. Designed to raise the standard of DAW-based recording set-ups, while ensuring that no work is ever lost thanks its unique back-up facility, BLUEBOX is now shipping to all markets.
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Audyssey Unveils eVR Enhanced Far Field Voice Recognition Suite
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Audyssey Unveils eVR Enhanced Far Field Voice Recognition Suite

Audyssey eVR is a complete suite of advanced acoustic and voice algorithms to enable accurate voice recognition and clear voice communication on any device. According to the Los Angeles audio solutions company, this new embeddable platform allows best-in-class far field performance in consumer electronics products that rely on voice-based user interaction. The new Audyssey eVR suite of audio technologies is now available to manufacturers.
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Vicoustic Introduces VicTotem Configurable Acoustic Solution for Hifi and Pro Audio Applications
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Vicoustic Introduces VicTotem Configurable Acoustic Solution for Hifi and Pro Audio Applications

Acoustic solutions specialist Vicoustic continues to expand its portfolio. Following the recent release of a number of new acoustics products for building and construction applications, Vicoustic now announced the release of their VicTotem configurable acoustic totem, combining absorption, diffusion and bass trap in a single modular structure. VicTotem combines VicPET Wool, Vicycle Microsuede Fabric, and Wood materials, available in a series of modules with multiple finishes and colors.
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Celemony Releases Melodyne 4.1 Note-Based Editing Audio Software
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Celemony Releases Melodyne 4.1 Note-Based Editing Audio Software

German company Celemony announced the availability of Melodyne 4.1, featuring even better integration with selected DAWs, new functions and greater ease of use. When Melodyne is integrated into a DAW by means of ARA, Version 4.1 now allows the simultaneous display and editing of an unlimited number of DAW tracks in a single Melodyne plug-in window – ideal for backing vocals and other multitrack applications.
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Eminence Introduces Custom Shop for Custom Design, Tuning and Modification of Existing Drivers
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Eminence Introduces Custom Shop for Custom Design, Tuning and Modification of Existing Drivers

For 50 years Eminence has been all about providing high quality solutions for any audio application. Whether it’s a custom designed speaker for an OEM customer or an off the shelf stock model available on their website, Eminence has a design to fit virtually any need. The skilled technicians in Eminence’s Custom Shop are now able to customize a product by offering an existing model in an alternate impedance, break-in speakers so that the tone becomes exactly what users expect, or design a new driver from scratch and custom manufacture it.
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Rational Acoustics Releases Smaart v8.1 Update
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Rational Acoustics Releases Smaart v8.1 Update

Rational Acoustics confirmed that Smaart v8.1 is now available. This first major version update for the Smaart v8 audio analyzer and measurement platform includes significant feature additions and interface modifications, improved data handling as well as a host of new feature additions for usability, security and efficiency. The company says this free update is recommended for all Smaart v.8 users, on both Microsoft Windows and Mac OSX. The update introduces improved Windows 10 touch screen support.
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Alex Case Takes On Role of Audio Engineering Society President
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Alex Case Takes On Role of Audio Engineering Society President

As the Audio Engineering Society (AES) continues to forge new directions in the advancement of audio science and practice, Alex Case has assumed the presidency of the world’s preeminent professional audio organization. President Case has dedicated his professional life to the study of aesthetics, perception, signal processing, electroacoustics and room acoustics for the creation and enjoyment of recorded music.
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