Eventide announces new H90 Dark Harmonizer®
Eventide Audio introduces a limited edition of the H90 Harmonizer - the H90 Dark! The H90 Dark has everything you need to inspire your creativity with a new intuitive user interface designed with players in mind. Equipped with 66 effects algorithms and hundreds of program combinations carefully curated for a variety of instruments and musical genres, the H90 Dark proofs again why the world's top artists and producers have chosen Eventide over the .years. The compact H90 Dark features include four I/O´s, flexible routing options, an intuitive UI designed for players, and a built-in tuner. Its new modern ARM-based architecture, derived from the world’s most powerful effects processor, Eventide's flagship H9000 Harmonizer, gives the H90 Dark the power to accommodate the ongoing creation of bread and butter effects as well as advanced, next-gen effects never heard before.
The Eventide H90 Dark will be shipping in November 2024.
Watch the H90 Introduction video: https://bit.ly/3G0RAUz
Features
- Preloaded with 66 effect algorithms:
- 14 new effect algorithms: Polyphony, Prism Shift, Bouquet Delay, Head Space, Weedwacker, Even-vibe, Wormhole, Instant Flanger, Instant Phaser, and SP2016 Reverb
- Includes all 52 effect algorithms from the H9 Max Harmonizer with enhanced features and improvements
- New low latency Polyphonic Pitch Shifting with SIFT (Spectral Instantaneous Frequency Tracking) technology
- ARM-based architecture lays the foundation for new and exciting creative effects.
- Use two algorithms at once per Program
- True spillover between Programs
- Route effects in series or parallel
- Instrument or Line level operation
- Two mono inserts or one stereo insert can be positioned anywhere in the signal chain
- Dual mode for processing two independent stereo signals at once
- Five push-turn knobs for more tactile control
- Two expression inputs for pedals, up to 3-button auxiliary switches, and CV signals
- Use H90 Control software to edit Programs, create lists, and update firmware on a Mac or PC
- Built-in tuner
Eventide announces KnifeDrop
Eventide announces a new pedal called "Knife Drop," a Fuzz Octave Pedal with Monophonic Synth, a collaboration between the twisted minds of Eventide Audio, Third Man Hardware, and Jack White. This diabolical fuzz pedal takes your tone on a nightmarish journey through crushing distortion and eerie synth tones. Created with the visual design by renowned artist Rob Jones, Knife Drop's visceral appearance perfectly matches its aggressive sound. Whether you're creating monstrous growls or supernatural melodies, Knife Drop is designed to haunt your sound. The KnifeDrop will be shipping in October 2024.
Features That Will Stalk Your Dreams
- Jack White Presets: Every preset is crafted by the legend himself and juiced to +6dB for maximum impact. It's as explosive as Jack’s live performances.
- Synth Mix: Blend your guitar signal with an ominous, monophonic synth. Turn the dial clockwise to dive into a synth-drenched abyss, or counterclockwise for filtered fuzz terror.
- Drive Amount: Push your distortion into new realms of madness. Turn past two o’clock for a snarling, gritty tone that cuts through the mix like a back-alley slasher.
- Output Level: Control the sonic onslaught with a range from -12 to +9 dB. Set to 0 dB at noon and the seance begins.
- Filter Envelope Attack Time: Adjust the attack from 0 to 1000 ms, allowing you to creep in like a shadow or strike fast like a blade in the dark. At 0 ms, manually sweep the cutoff to slice your signal as you see fit.
- Filter Resonance: Dial in eerie, spine-tingling resonance that makes your notes howl from the beyond.
- Cutoff Frequency: Choose where your envelope sweep begins, cutting through the haze to carve out your space in the sonic abyss.
- Secondary LED Button: Press and hold to access the hidden layers of horror. Behind this door lies the true terror of untamed parameters.
- Switchable Octave Madness: Set the tone of your haunting with the Octaves LED Button, which activates the upper and sub octaves. Disengage them entirely with the secondary octaves footswitch.
- Preset LED Ladder: Easily navigate your settings and remain one step ahead of the killer.
Focal introduces Lensys Professional - Closed-Back Headphones
Focal introduces a new model in its line of headphones designed for producers, sound engineers, musicians, and composers: Lensys Professional.
Crafted in the French audio brand’s own workshops, the new addition is a high-resolution work tool for in-studio use or creating music on the move.
Their closed-back design, combined with exclusive drivers and meticulous ergonomics, make these the must-have headphones for working on your music wherever you are. Focal engineers chose a 15/8" (40mm) aluminium/magnesium electrodynamic driver with an 'M'-shaped dome, an exclusive innovation, that allows for incredibly precise sound reproduction. The drive unit components are angled within the earcups to enhance stereo imaging, while the acoustic load is optimized to deliver performance similar to that of a bass-reflex loudspeaker, for low-end extension.
The Lensys Professional are lightweight, at 10.8oz (306g), and feature memory foam earpads, providing a comfortable fit and excellent sound isolation from external noise. As flexible as it is solid, the headband is covered with a breathable fabric and follows a smooth curve, ideal for over-thehead wear. Beatmakers, producers and audio engineers will be impressed by the reliability of these headphones as a must-have work tool. It also becomes your immersive companion for binaural audio applications in a three dimensional environment (e.g. Dolby Atmos®). By incorporating high-quality, long-lasting materials, these headphones are equipped to journey with you wherever you go. The Focal Lensys will be shipping in Oktober 2024.
Watch the product video: https://bit.ly/485Abq4
Features:
- Professional closed-back headphones
- Natural tonal balance
- Exclusive ‘M’-shaped Al/Mg drivers for increased stiffness: unique Focal expertise
- Optimised speaker driver acoustic load: operating performance rivals that of a bass-reflex loudspeaker
- Excellent precision for closed-back headphones, with great low-end extension
- Light and ergonomic memory foam earpads, suitable for lengthy work sessions
- Very hard-wearing with excellent sound isolation: ideal for working on the go
‘Sound Service UK’ takes over ’SCV Distribution’
We are pleased to inform you that Sound Service UK will take over the business of the British company ‘SCV Distribution’ with effect from 01.10.2024.
Ian Young - former Managing Director at ‘SCV’ and future Managing Director at ‘Sound Service UK’: “We are all elated to be joining forces with Sound Service UK. Our brand portfolios align perfectly in a harmonious blend of MI, Pro Audio, Home Audio, CE and Installed Sound offerings. With a shared ethos for delivering a seamless and unparalleled client experience, our merged specialist sales and support teams will be dedicated to providing the very highest level of service for our customer and supplier partners alike.
This is a significant expansion and these are extremely exciting times for us all at Sound Service Distribution. Our SCV team remains largely in place and we join together now with the existing Sound Service MSL Distribution staff to form one entity. The premises and operations are scaling up and we are all focussed on a shared mission to drive sales growth throughout our channels with an incredible combined product portfolio.
SCV Chairman Andrew Stirling is departing the business and also Garry Robson is retiring from the Company. We are hugely thankful for both Andrew and Garry’s years of service to both SCV and the industry as a whole and wish them both the very best in the future. SCV Director Matthew Esau is remaining with the new company and continues to head up our rapidly growing HiFi Division.”
Timo Könnecke – COO at “Sound Service”: Sound Service has been operating successfully in the UK for several years now. However, we want to strategically expand our presence and our customer base. A merger with SCV Distribution was therefore a logical step, as they have outstanding brands as well as outstanding and experienced staff in the UK. In addition, we now have access to our own warehouse and our own service department. Previously, we were dependent on service providers or had to take the cumbersome route via our warehouse in Germany. The addition of SCV has made us more independent and enables us to serve our UK customers even better and more efficiently.
Sound Service always tries to stand on several pillars in order to be represented as broadly as possible in the market and to cope with the ups and downs of individual segments. Like us, SCV Distribution is active in the pro audio sector, but also in the home audio / hi-fi sector; a market segment in which we also want to expand. This segment expands our brand portfolio and opens up new growth opportunities for us. We now have a very balanced and diversified sales portfolio in the UK, which we want to gradually expand in all European countries in which we are active.
I look forward to a successful future, working with Ian Young as well as with my new colleagues in the UK. Our pan-European distribution idea will be filled with even more content through SCV and will lead to maximum success.
Sound Service European Music Distribution appointed as new IsoAcoustics distributor in several EU countries
We are delighted to announce, that IsoAcoustics appointed us as the new exclusive distribution partner for their products in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia with immediate effect.
"We are excited to partner with Sound Service to expand our reach in Central and Eastern Europe," said Dave Morrison, President and Founder of IsoAcoustics. "Sound Service's expertise and dedication align perfectly with IsoAcoustics' values, and we are confident that this collaboration will provide professionals in these regions with greater access to our award-winning acoustic isolation solutions."
Ron Deckers, European Sales Director at Sound Service, added:
"The IsoAcoustics brand is a great addition to our portfolio of top-notch pro audio brands at Sound Service. Their products are a perfect match to our Focal studio monitors and we are delighted, that we can now offer complete and superb monitoring solutions to our customers.“
IsoAcoustics products are built with a unique, patented isolation technology that provides a high degree of isolation and manages the speakers energy to deliver authentic, uncolored sound.
The product range includes the Iso-Stands and Iso-Pucks, which are used by the world's most famous producers and sound engineers.
The latest additions are the versatile V120 Mounting systems for ceilings, walls, trusses and more and the unique STAGE 1 isolators for Guitar/Bass amps and cabinets.
About IsoAcoustics Inc.
Since its founding, IsoAcoustics has become the leader in acoustic isolation solutions for the Professional Audio and Home Audio communities with their award-winning range of products. IsoAcoustics’ solutions are used in leading studio, stage and home settings across the globe by top Grammy-winning producers, engineers and musicians, as well as in world-class facilities including Electric Lady and the Boston Symphony.
AlI IsoAcoustics products are built with a unique, patented isolation technology that allows speakers to deliver optimum performance, resulting in authentic, clear uncolored sound. For more information, visit www.isoacoustics.com.
Zoom unveils the LiveTrak L6 10-Track Digital Mixer / Recorder
Zoom is pleased to announce the LiveTrak L6 10-track digital mixer / 32-bit float recorder. The LiveTrak L6 is Zooms most compact and portable digital mixer / recorder. The L6 can be mounted in a Eurorack case with optional rack ears and runs on batteries, USB power bank or mains power.
With 10 discrete tracks (plus stereo mix) of clip-free 32-bit float audio, effects, MIDI, and sound pads, it’s perfect for bands, synth players, live streaming, and more. The L6 offers 2 XLR/jack combo inputs with +48V phantom power, 4 stereo line inputs (or 2 stereo line + 2 stereo USB returns), full channel strip controls for each channel including 3-band mid-sweepable EQ, 2 external aux sends, pan, effects and an advanced compressor for the main outputs.
You can also connect, program, and sync the L6 to your outboard MIDI gear via the 3.5mm MIDI I/O, or to a computer via USB. The 4 sound pads can be used to trigger pre-recorded samples or for live sampling during a performance.
The L6 can also be used as a 32-bit float 10-in / 4-out USB audio interface for your computer, iOS, or Android device while recording simultaneously to the SD card. And it is a control surface for your favourite DAW.
The LiveTrak L6 is Zooms most flexible and compact digital mixer and will ship in late Q4 2024.
Product video Zoom LiveTrak L6: https://bit.ly/3ZBe5JP
Features:
- 10-channel ultra-Compact digital mixer
- 2 XLR/TRS Combo inputs + 4-Stereo inputs
- 12-track simultaneous recording
- MIDI In/Out for mixer control and USB MIDI interface
- 3 Scene memory for storing mixer and tempo setting
- 32-bit float multi-track recording to micro SD card
- 5 Internal Send Effects
- 2 AUX send outputs
- 4 Assignable sound pads (sample player)
- 3-Band EQ with MID freq control for each channel
- Headphone output + Master output
- Eurorack compatible
- 12-in / 4-out Audio interface
- 4 AA battery power operation or USB power
Softube releases Console 1 Fader Mk III
A new generation of Softube's beloved original fader controller is here. Announcing Console 1 Fader Mk III. The new Console 1 Mixing System just became a little more complete.
Console 1 Fader Mk III delivers to the DAW the control and feeling of refined 100mm Analog Feel™ faders with capacitive touch. Rounding out Softube's renowned Console 1 Mixing System, it's the perfect complement to Console 1 Channel Mk III.
Users can set levels, write automation, adjust pan, and select tracks with the tactile feel of faders vastly improving their workflow while mixing in the box. It’s the feeling of a high-quality analog console, the recall and control of a modern DAW, and modularity that means extreme versatility for Console 1 Fader Mk III users.
Features:
• NEW: Console 1 Fader Mk III
• NEW: Console 1 Mixing System Mk III Complete
• 10 refined Analog Feel™ faders with capacitive touch
• 10 high-resolution screens
• 4 Modes:
o Console 1
o Pro Tools HUI
o Generic MCU (Volume, Pan, Sends, Solo, Mute)
o UAD Apollo Central
• Haptic feedback for communication you can feel
• Param mode for quick workflow changes
• Dual USB-C ports with daisy chain compatibility for up to four Fader units – no hub needed
Zoom unveils the H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder
Zoom is pleased to announce the H2essential Multi-Mic Handy Recorder. The H2essential is our most flexible recorder for creators. With 3 built-in microphones and the ability to record in mono, stereo 90degrees, stereo 120degrees or 360 degrees surround, the H2essential offers 9 ways to record music, interviews, podcasts, conferences, ambience streaming and video calls with clip free 32-bit float audio. You can also record in MS-Raw which enables you to adjust the stereo width in post production after recording. The H2essential features a 3.5mm stereo input for connecting line sources or a lavalier mic, a built-in mixer, a headphone output, an onboard speaker and a color LCD display which shows the waveform of all tracks while recording.
With the optional BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter, you can pair one or more H2essential with your iOS device to hit record remotely and sync timecode. The H2essential is also designed with accessibility for the blind and visually impaired in mind. When navigating the menu, audible instructions are output via the ibuilt-in speaker or headphones. And you can connect the H2essential via USB-C to a PC, Mac iOS, or Android device and use it as an USB microphone while simultaneously recording to the SD card. The H2essential is our most versatile recorder and will ship end of Q4 2024.
Product video Zoom H2essential: https://bit.ly/4d3qVDL
Features:
- Mid-Side stereo pickup from the front and rear
- Pickup pattern selection: 120°, 90°, and MONO
- 32-bit float recording requires no gain adjustment
- 3.5mm stereo mini external mic/line input
- 3.5mm stereo mini line/headphone output
- Built-in speaker for quick preview
- Built-in Mixer for volume adjustments
- Color 1.3-inch LCD display
- Low-cut filter
- Accessibility for the visually impaired
- 32-bit float USB mic functionality for Win/Mac/iOS/Android
- Remote control from iOS app via BTA-1 Bluetooth connection
- Micro SDHC / micro SDXC cards up to 1TB supported
- Powered by 2 AA batteries, AC adapter, or USB mobile battery
- 11 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries
Zoom @ IBC Show 2024
Join us at #IBC2024, Europe's leading event for the media and entertainment industry, from 13th to 16th September at the RAI, Amsterdam. Our Zoom team will be present when the gates open to this exciting event. Use our ZOOM Customer Code IBC6959 to get your free Visitor Pass in time to visit Zoom onsite!
At IBC you will find us at booth F48 in hall 8.
Register NOW. https://invt.io/1exbp18367g
This year, Zoom will be showcasing their versatile range of products featuring the 32-Bit Float recording technology and we may have some brand new products as a surprise at our booth as well!
IBC, also known as the International Broadcasting Convention, is an annual event for professionals who are involved in the creation, management, and delivery of entertainment.
Zoom unveils the H1 XLR Handy Recorder
Zoom is pleased to announce the H1 XLR Handy Recorder. The H1 XLR is the recorder for creators with no limits. Just hit the record button and discover the power of 32-bit float!
With two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs and a 3.5mm stereo input, you can easily record microphones, stereo board feeds, instruments, on-camera mics, lavaliers, phones and more without any clipping. The H1 XLR’s preamps offer crystal-clear audio with a -122dB EIN and the line inputs can easily handle +4dBu professional line signals. The H1 XLR is also designed with accessibility for the blind and visually impaired in mind. When navigating the menu, audible instructions are output via the ibuilt-in speaker or headphones. And you can connect the H1 XLR via USB-C to a PC, Mac iOS, or Android device and use it as an audio interface while simultaneously recording to the SD card. The H1 XLR is our new Record-Everything Recorder and will ship in Q4 2024.
Product video Zoom H1 XLR: https://bit.ly/3AdxYvQ
Features:
- 32-bit float recording: perfect audio with no need to set gain
- 2 XLR/TRS locking combo inputs with +48V phantom power
- Mic/Line switch for mic and +4 dBu line level signals
- 3.5mm stereo input with plug-in power
- Records up to 96kHz sample rate
- High contrast OLED screen with waveform display
- Use as USB-C audio interface while simultaneously recording to SD card
- Audio guidance function for the blind and visually impaired
- 10 hours of battery life on 2 AAA Batteries or USB-C Bus power