Eventide unveils the UltraTap Pedal
Eventide Audio announces the availability of its iconic UltraTap digital signal processing algorithm in a standalone pedal. The UltraTap multi-tap pedal is the third pedal in Eventide’s dot9 family following the 2020 release of the Blackhole pedal and offers unique multi-tap effects like Rhythmic delays, glitchy reverbs or huge pad-like Swells. Its distinctive architecture yields a wide breadth of sonic applications ranging from subtle tone thickening to creating a rich stereo spread to a host of creative sound design special effects.
The pedal can store up to 127 presets in memory, with five presets loaded at a player’s feet for access from a latching/momentary dual-action Active Footswitch with a Catch-up mode to help players dial in their sound when toggling between presets/parameters. A single Aux switch can be deployed to Tap Tempo, or a triple Aux switch can be used for easy preset changing (up/down/load). The UltraTap Pedal offers multiple Bypass options: Buffered, Relay, DSP+FX or Kill dry. MIDI capability is available over TRS (for use with a MIDI to TRS cable or converter box) or USB. The rear-panel Guitar/Line Level switch allows level-matching with guitars, synths, FX loops or DAW interfaces. Any combination of UltraTaps parameters can be mapped to an Expression pedal.
The rugged, gig-ready silver UltraTap pedal is not just for guitars – the pedal brings unparalleled dimension to any source from vocals to keyboards to drums, strings, brass and winds.
The UltraTap pedal is available on 13th of April 2021.
Features:
- "Slurm" An exclusive and innovative control that smears/slurs taps together to create truly unique reverbs and choruses.
- "Chop" and "Spd/Rise/Rel" combine to allow unusual and expressive modulation of the taps based on LFO shapes or the audio's envelope.
- "Feedback" unlocks further tone shaping capability.
- "Taps" selects up to 64 taps to create simple repeats or morph delays into chorus and reverb.
- "Spread" controls the 'distance' between' taps. With the knob centered, the taps are equally spaced, turn clockwise and the later taps are bunched together, counterclockwise and the early taps are bunched together. Use this control to dial in the perfect rhythmic space between taps.
- Onboard LFOs and envelopes to chop the sound source into stuttered rhythms.
- "Tap Footswitch" allows you to set the tempo of the taps.
Kurzweil announces PC4-7 and SP6-7
With the PC4-7 and SP6-7, Kurzweil unveils the long-awaited 76-key versions of the popular PC4 performance controller and the SP6 stage piano. In addition to their compact dimensions, both models are a lot lighter than the respective 88-key versions. The weight of the new PC4-7 is 8.8 kg and the SP6-7 is only 7.95 kg.
Both models are using the new semi-weighted SWA76 Keyboard with 76 velocity-adjustable keys. The PC4-7 provides also aftertouch. The sound engine as well as all other features are identical to the established 88-key versions PC4 and SP6. Both models will be available in May.
MAIN FEATURES PC4-7
- 76-Note SWA76 keyboard with semi-weighted action and aftertouch
- 256 Voices of V.A.S.T. Polyphony
- 2 Gigabytes of Factory Sounds
- Patented FlashPlay® Technology
- 2 Gigabytes User Sample Memory
- V.A.S.T. Editing
- 6-Operator FM Engine
- CC Sequencers
- KB3 ToneReal™ Organs
- Powerful FX Engine
- K.S.R. - Kurzweil String Resonance
- 16-Zone Multi Controller Mode
- 16-Track Sequencer
- 16 Simultaneous RIFF Generators
- 16 Simultaneous Note Arpeggiators
- Live Audio Input w/ FX
- Front Panel Master Transport Controls
- 36 Programmable Physical Controllers
- Easy Access Transpose Controls
- Widescreen Color Display
- Categorized Sound Selection
- Only 8,8kg
MAIN FEATURES SP6-7
- 76-note SWA76 Keyboard with semi-weighted action
- 2 Gigabytes of Sounds
- Patented FlashPlay® Technology
- Powerful FX Engine
- K.S.R. - Kurzweil String Resonance
- KB3 ToneReal™ Organs
- 4 Arpeggiators
- 20 MIDI Controllers
- Easy Access Controls
- Sound Selection
- Favorites Section
- Software Editors
- Only 7,95kg
Kurzweil announces the KM88 MIDI Controller Keyboard
Kurzweil introduces its first pure MIDI Controller Keyboard, the all new KM88. The KM88 is a MIDI master keyboard and the perfect solution for modern production enviroments. Thanks to Kurzweil's experience in creating instruments with sophisticated master keyboard features like Forte, PC4 and the new K2700, the KM88 is Kurzweil´s first model without a built-in sound engine.
The KM88 is aimed for those who mainly want to play or control MIDI expanders or software instruments, but without compromising on a fully weighted 88-note hammer action keyboard with 7 levels of velocity adjustment. 4 zones with individual controller assignments, various programmable buttons, sliders, knobs, pedal inputs and a X/Y joystick, as well as awesome features such as chord triggers and the possibility to expand the physical controls with virtual controls (9 sliders, 9 knobs and 9 switches per zone) redefine the term master keyboard. The KM88 will be available in May.
Main Features:
- Kurzweil announces KM88 MIDI controller
- 88 keys RPHA hammer action
- 4 Zones
- 120 Multi user setups with instant recalll via front panel switches
- Programmable X/Y joystick, 2 pedal Inputs, slider and 6 buttons
- Additional virttual controller: 9 sliders, 9 knobs and 9 switches per zone
- Chord Triggers
- MMC - MIDI Machine Control
- Desktop software editor for Windows and Mac-OS-X
- MIDI Out and USB
- Note stand included
Kurzweil announces the K2700 Workstation
Kurzweil announces the new K2700, the latest addition to the legendary K Series. Introduced in 1990, the K2000 laid the foundation for the legendary reputation of Kurzweil's K2XXX series. For the first time, it was possible to process not only the factory ROM samples but also your own samples with the outstanding, unique V.A.S.T Synthesis, thus creating signature keyboard sounds and sonic spheres of previously unattainable sound quality and complexity. Countless famous musicians and bands such as Pink Floyd,'s Roger Waters, The Who, Billie Joel, Sting, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more have relied on the Kurzweil K-Series live on stage and in the studio.
The K2700 is the modern incarnation of the legendary Kurzweil K-Series workstations and continues the tradition. With 256 voices of V.A.S.T. polyphony, the K2700 offers 5 times the polyphony of all previous K2 models. 4.5 GB of factory sounds and 3.5 GB of memory for user samples knock the spots of all its predecissors. With V.A.S.T synthesis and editing, 6-operator FM engine, virtual analogue synthesis with anti-aliasing oscillators and KB3 tonewheel organs, the K2700 offers unlimited sound design possibilities. Exclusive features such as the patented FlashPlay technology, the K.S.R. - Kurzweil String Resonance technology, an integrated audio interface, the new live audio inputs and unique live performance and master keyboard functions make the K2700 the perfect master controller for every keyboard setup on stage and in the studio. The K2700 will be available in May.
Main Features
- 88 keys hammer action with aftertouch
- 4,5 GB factory ounds
- 3,5 GB memory for user samples
- 256 voices
- V.A.S:T Synthesis and editing
- Patented FlashPlay®-Technology
- 6-Operator FM engine
- Virtual Analog synthesis with anti-aliasing oscillators
- KB3 ToneReal™ organs
- Powerful FX Engine
- K.S.R. – Kurzweil String Resonance
- 16-Zone Multi Controller Mode
- 16-Track Sequencer
- 16 MIDI CC Sequencers
- 16 Riff Generators
- 16 Note Arpeggiators
- More than 80 realtime controller
- 16 Pad Triggers
- Master Transport Controls
- Balanced Audio Outputs
- USB audio interface
- Live Audio inputs
- Software Editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC and iOS
Focal announces Clear Mg Professional Headphones
The global leader in acoustics, Focal continues to innovate and presents a new work tool for sound engineers and producers: Clear Mg Professional. The French brand has gone even further than it did for its first Clear Professional headphones, offering even more impressive performance. Clear Mg Professional has ambitions to become the leading professional headphones.
The Clear Mg Professional circum-aural open-back headphones are designed for music creators looking for a reliable tool in terms of quality and transfer speed.
While the first Clear Professional headphones incorporated 15/8" (40mm) fullrange speaker drivers with Aluminium/Magnesium ‘M’-shaped inverted domes, Clear Mg Professional has these same speaker drivers, but in Magnesium. After four years of research and development, the engineers at Focal have designed this new material to obtain an even more optimised combination of the key criteria for speaker drivers of lightness, rigidity and damping. The St. Étienne brand first positioned itself on the global market of Hi-Fi headphones in 2016. This unique expertise, combined with French manufacturing mastered in ts own workshops, allow the brand to guarantee uncompromising quality.
Key Features:
- A brand new magnesium cone for even greater dynamics
- A remarkable tonal balance across the full spectrum
- The bass is articulated right down to the low frequencies
- The level of detail in the high frequencies
- Comfortable and ergonomic
- Low impedance (55 Ohms)
- 2 x OFC 24 AWG copper cables supplied: 1 x 16.5ft (5m) spiral cable + 1 x 3.9ft (1.2m) cable, 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo jack connector with 1/8" (3.5mm) jack – 1/4" (6.35mm) jack adapter
- Rigid carrying case supplied
- Spare pair of ear cushions supplied
Clear Mg Professional is a set of circum-aural open-back headphones. Their ‘M’-shaped Magnesium dome offers exceptional dynamics, combined with a capacity to reproduce the tiniest details across the full sound spectrum. In terms of mechanics, the design of the headband and yokes ensures that the headphones sit across the whole head, for optimal comfort. The new generation of perforated microfibre cushions result in an extremely open design. Clear Mg Professional headphones feature new honeycomb grilles. The opening of the external earcup is even wider, amplifying the sensation of spatialisation and the soundstage image. The internal ‘M’ grille follows the curves of the speaker driver as closely as possible, for an even more precise high frequency reproduction: you totally forget you’re wearing headphones, and instead enjoy the same listening sensation you’d get with the best monitors.
The headphones assert themselves as the essential tool for the most demanding professionals, enabling you to make faster decisions thanks to these dynamics, and ensuring the transfer quality of the work performed.
Apogee Announces Symphony ECS Channel Strip PlugIn
Apogee is very proud to announce a brand new plugin to add to the Apogee FX software line: Symphony ECS Channel Strip.
Tuned by Bob Clearmountain, the Symphony ECS Channel Strip plugin includes EQ, Compression and Saturation controls that let you create the optimal blend of channel FX for tracking vocals or acoustic instruments. You can use the ECS Channel strip with Symphony Desktop hardware DSP for zero latency recording or as a native plugin in your DAW.
The Symphony ECS Channel Strip is available now.
Product Video:
https://youtu.be/zp9PYxOgPng
Features:
- Channel Strip format offering multiple effects in one plugin.
- Vintage-modeled 3-band EQ
- Clearmountain-tuned Compressor with Auto Makeup
- Saturation from subtle gain to warm crush
- Flexible High-Pass
- DualPath flexibility with Symphony Desktop
Zoom unveils the new G6 Multi-Effects Processor
Zoom is delighted to announce the G6 Multi-Effects processor for guitarists. The G6 is the culmination of 30 years of Zoom’s engineering know-how, passion for audio and love of guitar. Features jaw- dropping effects combined with powerful amp modeling, the G6 gives you more sonic possibilities than ever before.
The new G6 includes all the traditional and classic sounds guitar players seek and also offers new original Zoom amps and several brand-new effects. Identifying the tonal qualities of the greatest amps in history, Zoom engineers combined those signature sounds to craft new amp models, ranging from vintage blues to the heavy-metal sound of “Djent”. In addition to these original new amp models, Zoom has invented entirely new distortion and never-heard-before modulation effects, too.
With cabinet emulations of all modeling amps, plus, 70 pre-loaded impulse responses (IR), captured with different microphones placed in various positions, the G6 provides a wide spectrum of sonically accurate cabinet sounds to choose from. You can also import over 100 of your own IR’s, for true sound customization.
The G6 features a 4.3-inch color touchscreen, with easy-to-use, application driven technology, which lets you drag, drop and swipe your way to new sounds.
135 preloaded effects and compatibility with Zoom’s Guitar Lab software along with 68 built-in rhythm patterns in various genres and time signatures, provides a massive number of creative combinations to explore. The new infinite looper let´s you use up to 256 loops with 2h max. loop length when using an SD-Card. The G6 functions as an audio interface for Mac and PC, enabling you to record directly to your favorite DAW via USB. The G6 will be shipping in spring 2021.
What’s in the Box
Here's what comes included with the G6:
- G6 Multi-Effects Processor
- Zoom AD-16 AC Adapter
- Quick Guide
Optional G6 accessories:
- FP02M expression pedal
- BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter
G6 Features
- Integrated pedal board with 6 stomp switches and expression/volume pedal
- Ultimate Zoom FX processor technology with custom amp modeling
- 4.3˝ color LCD touch-screen interface
- Chain up to 7 effects + amp emulation
- IR load function for speaker cabinet simulation
- New Play Mode Footswitch provides instant access to different play modes
- Easy-to-see backlit panel with color-coded stomp effects
- Built-in USB audio interface (2-in / 2-out)
- 68 rhythm patterns
- 45-second onboard looper; expandable up to 2 hours with an optional SD card.
- Compatible with Zoom Guitar Lab Software
- Wireless control via optional Bluetooth adapter (BTA-1) with Handy Guitar Lab app
Blackstar ID:CORE V3
The multi-award winning ID:CORE series is one of the best-selling guitar practice amps under the Blackstar label and from the end of January the logical continuation of this successful concept will be available in the form of the ID:CORE V3 models.
The authentic tube amp sound and the impressive Super Wide Stereo Sound - among other highlights of the predecessors - have been further improved. Live streaming on smartphones is now extremely easy with a universal TRRS cable, and the integrated USB port allows uncomplicated direct recording on a digital level. The newly developed free Architect software gives users access to Blackstar's Cab Rig Lite, a state-of-the-art cabinet simulation, as well as extensive editing and patch management.
Cab Rig Lite software fine-tunes the interaction between the virtual microphone, loudspeakers and the simulated room for high-quality recording via direct USB audio output using Blackstar's ID:CORE V3. Unlike stiff 'snapshot' IRs, cab rig simulations are adjustable by the user and latency is extremely short.
By the way, by using full-range speakers, the ID:CORE V3 amplifiers can also be used as active monitors for computers or smartphones.
Two notes CAB M: Free IRs from 12 legendary boxes until 5.1.2021
Attention, now there is a big deal for all registered Two notes CAB M users and for those who want to become one soon! Two notes is giving all registered CAB M user 60 years of guitar sound history in the form of free IRs from 12 legendary boxes!
This promotion is limited until 5.1.2021!
More Info: https://www.two-notes.com/classic-cabs
Two notes Captor X 16
Every tube amplifier has its "sweet spot" with the perfect balance of pre-amp and power amp saturation, which is usually too loud both on stage and at home. The Captor X is a unique compact reactive load box that combines an attenuator for tube amplifiers, an extremely flexible microphone and cab simulation as well as an IR loader and stereo expander for use at home, live and in the studio in one device.
With the Captor X it is possible to play a tube amplifier in a great sounding room and with an extraordinary selection of perfectly coordinated loudspeaker cabinets and microphones at low volume or even silently.
From the end of September the Captor X will also be available for amplifiers with 16 ohms in addition to the 8 ohm version.
