Misc music/audio gear news

ArKaos, provider of technology for live visual performances, announces the release of GrandVJ 1.5, which includes new features and enhancements.

Divine Noise announces the debut of its instrument and speaker cable line.

Two of Protection Racket's 10 snare cases now come with rucksack straps and concealed shoulder straps as well as the standard carrying handle.

nohype Audio presents PMM-1, designed to mix and isolate microphone signals.

Oscium developed the iMSO-104 mixed-signal oscilloscope for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch with Apple's iOS and MFi (Made for iPod, Made for iPhone and Made for iPad) developer programs.

Sony Creative Software has announced the imminent availability of Vegas Pro 10.0d.

TASCAM has revved its combination CD Player / MiniDisc recorder to the MD-CD1mkIII.

RME presents a new Remote Control for Fireface UFX and ADI-8 QS on the Musikmesse Frankfurt.

RME starts shipping three different BOB-16 breakout boxes - rack solutions for interconnecting multichannel XLRs with the common D-sub connector format.

RØDE Microphones announced the release of three new MiCon connectors to add additional compatibility with its line of wearable microphones that include the RØDE Lavalier, HS-1 headset and the RØDE Pi…

Busker.com, home of a street performance competition, announced that musicians are now able to pre-register at www.busker.com for access to information about the upcoming Busker Prize - worth €20,000.

Drawmer have announced the introduction of the new 4x4R 1U Active Splitter.

MixVibes announces the release of a new update of the VFX digital video mixing solution for Video DJs.

RapcoHorizon's V-Cable features a volume control knob directly on the cable.

Allen & Heath has released the latest version of its iLive firmware and Editor software, V1.8.

Protection Racket have re-launched their Deluxe Rucksack Cymbal Bag.

Auralex launched a line of acoustical products made from bamboo, the Sustain Bamboo Sound Diffusor Series, at Winter NAMM 2011 (Booth 6698, Hall A).

NeutrikR announces the U.S. debut of its powerCON TRUE1 AC power connector at Winter NAMM 2011 (Booth 6320, Hall A).

These cables offer the same design as the instrument cables featuring an Industrial Polymer outer mesh, G&H Show Saver Plugs, and double-layer heat shrink.

The RapcoHorizon Company, together with Taylor Guitars, present the new VCable, a volume control instrument cable, at Winter NAMM 2011 (Booth 4568, Hall C).

Neutrik USA is introducing a new line of Multimedia Data Connectors at this year’s Winter NAMM 2011 (Booth 6320, Hall A).

Alesis announces the GuitarLink Plus which connects guitars and other line-level audio sources directly into a computer.

Pro-Mark announces a new line of mallets called the “Ensemble Series”.

Auralex will introduce another addition to its line of products at Winter NAMM 2011 (Booth 6698, Hall A); the SonoLite fabric wrapped Studiofoam Pro panel.

Pro-Mark introduces a new stick bag, designed in cooperation with Joey Jordison.