CEntrance MixerFace R4 Mobile Audio Recording Interface Now In Production

The MixerFace R4 mobile recording interface (MSRP $349.99) that CEntrance debuted at NAMM 2018 is now in production and is set to ship in July to dealers and distributors worldwide. The battery-powered device turns a smartphone into a multitrack DAW with software such as Apple's GarageBand for 24-bit recording. The MixerFace R4 can also work with software running on selected Android devices, Apple iOS, macOS and Windows, creating a versatile solution for multitrack field recording.

PreSonus is keeping its new product introductions at a steady pace, and they have an announcement that deserves full attention from musicians and many project studio owners. The new StudioLive 24 digital console/recorders are now shipping, adding to the company’s third-generation StudioLive Series III line, which launched earlier this year with the StudioLive 16 and StudioLive 32. A complete 32-track mixing and recording system for just $2,499.95 (U.S. MAP).

A popular tool for musicians for over 20 years, MAGIX's Music Maker is now available for free for the first time. This is a complete audio recording and production software, with all the tools needed to create and share music, now in a fully-functional version completely free and ready for download at magix.com. Why are they doing this? Because that way MAGIX will be to sell built-in expansion options and upgrades to an expanded user base.

The result of nine years of R&D, PreSonus’ new third-generation StudioLive Series III digital console/recorders are fully recallable. At NAMM 2017, the new series launched with two models: the 16-channel StudioLive 16, with 17 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and 17 recallable XMAX preamps and the top-of-the-line StudioLive 32, with 33 touch-sensitive, motorized faders and 33 recallable XMAX preamps.