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of 09/02/2008

 
 This Week's Tests  
  • Audio Ease SpeakerPhone (Software Amp Simulator)
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    Have you ever dreamed of a speaker simulator, that would allow you to integrate any audio file into a totally programmable background environment, from a wood case to an imaginary spatial airport full of transit passengers? If so, Audio Ease has made your dreams come true with Speakerphone. From post-production to music production, a complete review.

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  • Crowley And Tripp El Diablo Mercenary Edition (Ribbon Microphone)
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    With few exceptions, microphones today are more or less inspired by german classics which were released in the 1950’s and 60’s. With a few exceptions... Here is one: The Crowley & Tripp El Diablo, a kind of revolution in the small world of ribbon microphones. Let’s review it!

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  • Fender Champion 600 (Guitar Combo Amplifier)
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    It’s very fashionable to be mini. It’s very fashionable to be vintage. Fender is very fashionable... but why? Because Fender has released the Champion 600, a reissue of a mini, vintage, guitar amp, originally sold between 1949 and 1953. The concept is very basic, a 5 watt tube amp with a volume knob. So, is it a hit or a miss?
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 This Week's Featured Article  
 Latest News  
PowerFX presents World Loop Spice Rack, an ethnic samples library. Read...


Paul Davis introduces the 2.3 version of the Linux sequencer Ardour. Read...


Audiofanzine is currently seeking an experienced Web Advertising Sales Executive Read...


Following the Sontronics STC-5, comes the release of the new STC-6 handheld condenser microphone. Read...


Sontronics launches CHIMERA, a single-channel preamp/DI box that offers two discrete circuits : valve and solid states. Read...


BBE announces the release of the all-new D82 Sonic Maximizer Plugin. Read...


Arcade2 is a random sample folder animator for inspirational purposes. Read...


Kenton add to their range of studio solutions with the Merge 4, a 4-way MIDI merge box. Read...


Steinberg is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the service release for Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4 and the new update for Nuendo and for the Nuendo Expansion Kit (NEK), they all go 4.1.2. Read...


New from BBE Sound Inc, the Two Timer was inspired by the long discontinued Boss DM-2. Read...


Big Fish Audio introduces Vir2's Elite Orchestral Percussion. Read...


The Renoise Team is pleased to announce the first ever public Renoise demo for Linux. Read...


Acoustica introduces the 4th version of their Mixcraft. Read...


Audiowarrior presents the Scott Rockenfield Drum Track Builder. Read...


AlgoMusic unveils version 4 of the X-Wheel of Fortune. Read...


Manytone introduces ManyBass. Read...


KRK Systems has announced the release of ERGO, a digital room analysis and correction system. Read...


NUSofting introduces the Broken Drum Machine. Read...


It's been almost 25 years since the legendary Rhodes brand disappeared from the scene. Now it's time for a come back. Read...


Sonic Timeworks unveils a new VST reverb plug-in for Windows: DR4081L. Read...


Precision Sound introduces their Blanchet Cembalo bank. Read...


Taylor Guitars and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation today announced a strategic relationship between the two companies which will now work together to raise Taylor’s brand awareness throughout Europe. Read...


Gretsch has released the Electromatic® G5222 amp, which features five watts, two tubes and two inputs wrapped in a cabinet with an “Gretsch” tipical look. Read...


Big Fish Audio enlarges its Elements series with this new volume: South America. Read...


Big Fish Audio introduces the Retro ADpak Read...


Native Instruments today announced an upcoming expansion of its recently established KORE SOUNDPACK line, with four additional high-quality libraries scheduled for release in March. Read...


Steinberg recently introduced Cubase Essential 4. Read...


The famous Roland RD series is getting bigger with the RD-700GX and the RD-300GX. Read...


Scuzzphut has announced the upcoming release of their Phatbeatz VSTi. Read...


Dateq will soon introduce their new DJ mixer : The XTC II. Read...


After the X-50 Camouflage Edition, Korg introduces the MicroKorg-BK. Read...


Ueberschall unveils their new sound bank: Minimal House Read...


MOTU reveals details about Digital Performer 6. Read...


When it comes to audio hardware modeling, Waves is always present as a reference. Read...


Digidesign presents 2 new bundles for DAW users, Pro Tools Music Creation Studio and Pro Tools Personal Studio. Read...


G-Sonique releases Renegade, a VSTi for Windows. Read...


Korg presents their new workstation, the Pa2x Pro. Read...


The word is spreading that EKS will unveil at the next MusikMesse the successor to the XP10, the OTUS. Read...


MAGIX is the first to present a software packet that automatically finds and then plays music that matches the user's Read...


Korg introduces their latest keyboard arranger, the Pa500. Read...


Vox introduces Virage SC and Virage DC, a single and double cutaway with original ergonomic carved body shapes. Read...


Peavey proudly that it is shipping the VB-2, a new Tour™ Series bass amplifier head with all-tube preamp and power sections and active EQ with multi-frequency mid adjustment. Read...


Vestax introduces their control surface for digital and computer DJ's. Read...


Vestax unveils their new control surface for DJ's with an integrated audio interface : VCI-300. Read...


IZotope has announced iZotope RX audio restoration plug-ins, featuring the essential tools for cleaning and restoring audio. Read...


ULTRASONE has introduced the next generation of it’s headphones. Read...


Peavey introduces its new VYPYR Series of modeling guitar amplifiers with double the processing power, models and effects of modeling amplifiers. Read...


Eventide has unveiled the Modfactor, a stompbox like the great TimeFactor, but for modulations. Read...


Ibanez presents the Montage "dual guitar", a combination acoustic and electric guitar. Read...


Jonas Hellborg joined forces with Warwick to create a line of amplifiers and speaker cabinets that are truly unique Read...


Soundcraft announce that Vi Series gets offline editing and multiple stageboxes capabilities Read...


Having recently crossed its 60th year and more than two decades of producing the Macro-Tech Series, Crown is commemorating both milestones with a special, one-time production run of its MA-2402, MA-3600VZ and MA-5002VZ as “Anniversary Edition” models. Read...


Aphex are demonstrating their new headphone distribution amplifier, the Model 454 HeadPod, at the 2008 Winter NAMM show. Read...


Akai unveils their new drum machine : XR20. Read...


After the MPD16 and 24, Akai introduces the MPD32. Read...


Akai exhibits its MPK49. Read...


Pearl expands its VX et VSX drumsets series. Read...


Pearl has released new percussion with new finishes. Read...


Peavey introduces two new mixers to the Peavey XR® Series powered-mixer line, the XR 1220 console and the rack-mountable XR 1212, both with advanced digital signal processing capabilities. Read...


Pearl has released a Caixa and some Surdos. Read...


Numark announces immediate shipment of Fit For Sound, a rack-mountable music player that includes a Universal Dock for iPod, large, easy-to-read buttons, and a remote control with lanyard. Read...


Numark introduces the iDJ2 Road Case. Read...


Samson introduce their re-imagined Resound line,with beefier woofers and upgraded compression drivers. Read...


Numark introduces three bundles designed for computer-based DJs : Total Computer DJ in a Box, Mobile Computer DJ in a Box and Professional Computer DJ in a Box. Read...


Akai introduces their brand new MPC, the 5000. Read...


Samson Introduces update to their Portable PA systems with the new Expedition XPL Series Read...


Samson introduces two new front of house mixing consoles : the L3200, a 32-channel/4-bus mixing console and the L2400, a 24-channel version of the L3200 with the same features. Read...


Alesis introduces TransActive Mobile, a mobile, battery-powered PA system with universal dock for iPod. Read...


Pearl announces the Anarchy Block, a synthetic woodblock dedicated to metal. Read...


D.A.S. Audio launches a newly designed Reference series, consisting of six two-way systems and three subwoofer systems. Read...


Introducing Pearl’s new Ultra Grip Tambourine with Jingle Control. The Ultra-Grip’s ski-pole like ergonomic shape is positioned near the tambourine’s center of gravity for comfortable and effortless playing. The revolutionary Jingle Control Discs allow the jingles to be selectively muted to control the volume of your tambourine to complement your playing style. Each Ultra Grip Tambourine is equipped with Pearl’s QuickMount holder that allows the tambourine to go from mounted to hand-held with a flick of your wrist. Read...


Alesis introduces the iMultiMix 16 USB Mixer with direct-to-iPod recording. Read...


Alesis reveals the iMultiMix 9R Mixer with Universal Dock for iPod. Read...


EASTWEST announces that Quantum Leap Pianos is in stock and ready for shipping. Read...


Spectrasonics has released a new product package called “Stylus RMX Xpanded” which includes the acclaimed Stylus RMX Realtime Groove Module virtual instrument software, with all five of the company’s award-winning “S.A.G.E. Xpander” expansion libraries. Read...


D.A.S. expands the Variant Installation Array line of products with the new Variant 112A, a powered compact array system. Read...


EastWest is releasing the Complete Composers Collection at NAMM 2008. Read...


Spain-D.A.S. Audio launches the new Arcos series, a line-up of compact sized 2-way systems for background/foreground music and paging applications. Read...


D.A.S. Audio launches the Artec series, a range of compact systems designed to provide wide bandwidth and high SPL in a visually discrete package. Read...


Crown Expands their Commercial Audio Series with the 135MA and 160MA Mixer-Amplifiers Read...


Best Service presents the Chris Hein Bass library, EASTWEST, exclusive U.S. distributor of Best Service products, will feature the collection at NAMM. Read...


Crown extand their musicians and DJs oriented XLS amplifier line with a new high power amplifier, the XLS 5000 Read...


M-Audio releases Studiophile BX5a Deluxe, 70-watt Bi-amplified Studio Reference Monitors. Read...


EASTWEST brings us the Fab Four Virtual Instrument featuring the same kind of instruments and recording equipment used by the Beatles to create their music to composers. Read...


EASTWEST has partnered with VisionDAW, a custom builder of high performance computer systems for professional composers, to introduce the VisionDAW 8-Core Xeon Server-Class Workstation. Read...


Zero-G/XFONIC has tapped the raw sonic power of VSTi analog synths for its latest collection Phaedra. EASTWEST, exclusive U.S. distributor of Zero-G, will debut the new collection. Read...


Greg Mackie returns to his first love – guitar amps – with innovative VT12 combo Read...


DigiTech premieres its new Control 2 remote foot controller, designed specifically for use with DigiTech’s flagship GSP1101 Guitar Preamp / Processor. Read...


Crate’s new Profiler 5 is a mini five-watt, stereo guitar amplifier combo. Read...


Audio-Technica has announced the ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint™ active noise-cancelling in-ear headphones. Read...


New SVT Micro Head and SVT-210AV enclosure debut at NAMM. Read...


Alesis unveils the little sister of the SR-16 : The SR-18. Read...


Numark announces the TTi turntable, a turntable with an Universal Dock for iPod, an USB audio interface and a metal platter and pitch control. Read...


Denon will debut its new Model DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Turntable Media Player & Controller at NAMM 2008. Read...


Alvarez Yairi guitars announces introduction of its Standard Series WY1T, an ultra-thin-bodied acoustic/electric guitar designed for recording and live performance environments where high SPL without feedback is paramount. Read...


Denon will be exhibiting its professional media player and controller (Model DN-HD2500) at NAMM. Read...


Peavey expands VersArray line-array series with the new three-way Versarray 212 line-array enclosure, featuring planar ribbon drivers, neodymium woofers and included adjustment bracket. Read...


Peavey introduces its redesigned version of the SP Series loudspeaker systems. Read...


Furman introduce a new series of cost efficient power conditioners : the Merit X Series. Read...


Alesis announces the Alesis MultiPort – An USB computer audio interface with playback, control, and the ability to record directly to iPod. Read...


Alesis introduces the Alesis DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals and USB Trigger IO interface. Read...


Alesis debuts DM5 Pro kit with Surge electronic cymbals. Read...


Dbx® Professional Products is introducing the new SC 64 (System Core) and SC 32 Digital Matrix Processors. Read...


Dbx® Professional Products introduces the new DriveRack® PX Powered Speaker