Zoom unveils the new H8 Handy Recorder
Zoom today unveiled the new H8, the most adaptable handy recorder ever made. For over two decades Zoom handy recorders have been the go-to portable audio recorders for professionals, amateurs and everyone in between. The new H8 takes portable audio capture to a whole new level for Musicians, Podcasters and Sound Designers.The H8’s ingenious color touchscreen interface presents a radical, yet intuitive “3-way” app workflow navigation like on your smartphone. So, whether you’re recording music, sound effects in the field, or professional podcasts, the H8 adapts instantly to the feature set required for the job.
Under its hood the H8 features all of Zoom’s industry-leading audio fidelity, legendary transparent preamps, and overall dependable performance. With four XLR and two XLR/TRS combo jacks and 4 capsule inputs, the H8 can record up to 12 tracks simultaneously, and you can quickly and easily adjust input type, lo-cut, EQ, compression, limiter, noise gate, and more. In addition, the H8 can be remote controlled via an IOS device and you can load your own effects via the Guitar Labs software. For podcasters, the H8 features four Sound Pads to activate sound effects such as laughter and applause. You can choose from 13 prerecorded sounds or download your own sound effects from your SD-card. The H8’s updated Capsule System 2.0* provides even more flexibility with brand new, high-end, mic and input attachments, as well as offering flawless backwards compatibility with the H6’s capsules.
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The Capsule System 2.0 will be available in Q3 and contains following capsules:
- XAH-8: Combination XY / AB Mic
- VRH-8: Ambisonic Mic
- EXH-8: Expander Capsule
Features:
- Customized applications for field recording, music and podcasting
- 3 distinct interfaces for field recording, music and podcasting
- Interchangeable input capsules
- 12-track simultaneous recording
- Up to 10 Inputs - Four mic inputs and two XLR/TRS combo connectors + max 4 capsule inputs
- Gain control knobs and -20dB pads for each input
- Supplied XYH-6 X/Y capsule provides secondary input via a stereo ⅛” Mic/Line In mini phone jack
- Phantom power for four main XLR inputs: +12/+24/+48V
- Large color LCD touchscreen display
- Records directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 512GB
- Up to 24 bit /96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
- Auto-record, Pre-record and Backup-record functions mean that you'll never miss that perfect take
- Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting
- Load effects via Guitar Lab software
- Remote control via iOS device
- Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad
- Over 20 hours of operation with 4 AA alkaline batteries
Eventide introduces PowerMAX v2, PowerMINI and PowerMINI EXP!
PowerMAX v2 and PowerMINI are the highest quality, isolated, power supplies in the smallest, lightest package available. PowerMAX v2 or PowerMINI will get the maximum audio performance out of any pedal board - and yes, it does make a difference you can hear.
PowerMAX v2 is the successor of the highly acclaimed PowerMAX. PowerMAXv2 is now expandable with a dedicated 24V Aux output which can fully power the PowerMINI with one cable (included with the PowerMINI EXP) without reducing the output of the other 7 dedicated outputs. The total output of PowerMAX v2 is now increased to 48 watts.The first three outputs are now fixed at 9V DC/660 mA which can power any Eventide pedal
PowerMINI is a super compact, isolated power supply for smaller pedalboards that ensures your pedals will achieve maximum fidelity. PowerMINI provides 2 outputs 9V/660 mA + 2 outputs switchable to 9, 12, 15 or 18V up to 660mA.
Power MINI can be powered by the new PowerMAX v2 with a optional cable.
PowerMINI EXP is the perfect extension for the PowerMAXv2. PowerMINI EXP corresponds to the Power MINI, but instead of the power supply unit it contains the connection cable to connect to the Power MAXv2.
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ZOOM appointed Sound Service GmbH as new exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom!
We are delighted to announce, that the Japanese manufacturer ZOOM CORPORATION has granted Sound Service the exclusive UK distribution rights for all products within the Zoom brand. This means that effective 11th of May 2020 we are the official exclusive distributor and the sole contact for all ZOOM-related issues.
"We are looking forward to this new venture and are very confident that after the good experiences we have had managing the sales takeover of the ESP / LTD brand in the UK, we will be able to fully satisfy the expectations of the dealers. Therefore, we intend to set up an independent organisation in England in the course of this year," says Ron Deckers, Pan European Sales Director.
With the addition of the UK, Sound Service now distributes the ZOOM brand in a total of 24 European countries.
Focal Solo6 BE 40th Anniversary Edition
Solo6 Be is a 2-way monitor which, from the moment it was launched, surprised users with its size/extended frequency response in the bass ratio, the woofer's accumulation of neutrality in the mid-range, the fullness of the mid-bass and its bass control. It provides transparency and an unmatched degree of definition and precision of the stereo image for this price category: that is why Focal chose to showcase this model to celebrate their anniversary.
How? By dressing it in a black leather-effect coating to give it a discreet, distinguished and timeless look. The Solo6 Be Anniversay Edition is made in Focal's workshops in France and is stamped as a ‘40 year’ special edition. It embodies the passion we all share with music creators and is now available in a limited special edition.
Key points
- Pur Beryllium inverted dome tweeter: very low directivity, excellent linearity and dynamics
- "W" composite sandwich cone: neutral sound, no distortion
- Protected Beryllium dome (the effect of the grille has been compensated on the amplifier to adjust the tonal balance).
- Black finish, stamped '40 year' special edition
Zoom unveils the new G11 Multi-Effects Processor for Guitarists
Zoom today unveils the new G11 multi-effects processor for guitarists. For more than 30 years, Zoom has been developing multi-effects for guitarists. The G11 is the perfect combination of engineering and passion.
The new "ZOOM Original" amp models offer a completely new range of tonal possibilities and the G11 also has a real amp panel to match. In addition, the G11 has 22 loudspeaker emulations and 70 impulse responses, which were recorded with different microphones in different positions. There are also 130 memory locations for uploading your own IR's.
The G11 also features newly developed distortion and modulation effects that open up endless new sound possibilities. Thanks to a new processor, up to 9 effects + 1 amp emulation can be used simultaneously.
The 5-inch color touch screen allows you to easily drag, drop and swipe to create new sounds.
And with 2 effect loops as well as MIDI In/Out and USB audio interface functionality, the G11 can be perfectly integrated into any setup.
The Zoom G11 will be available from May 2020.
Features
- Integrated pedal board with dedicated amp modeling panel, five stomp switches and expression/volume Control
- Touchscreen interface on color LCD with drag and swipe functions for easy and fast navigation
- Chain up to nine effects plus an amplifier emulation
- Original amp modeling combinations
- Original distortion and modulation effects
- 70 built in IR emulations plus 130 available slots for user uploaded IR's
- Two send/return effects loop plus MIDI in/out
- 5-minute stereo looper
- 68 built-in rhythm patterns
- USB audio interface for direct recording to your DAW
- Remote iOS connection for using Guitar Lab via Bluetooth adapter (BTA-1)
- Compatible with Zoom Guitar Lab to download additional effects
Zoom unveils the new H6 Black Handy Recorder
Zoom today unveiled the new H6 Black Handy Recorder, a compact and versatile audio recorder for film, music, podcasts, and more.
Designed for ultimate portability and versatility, the H6 Black is an essential for creators who are looking to capture professional-quality audio on-the-go. The H6 Black with its advanced preamps features interchangeable input capsules, a large full-color LCD display, four mic/line inputs and six tracks of quality recording.
The supplied XYH-6 X/Y capsule provides a secondary input via a stereo 1/8“ mini phone jack and allows creators to connect external microphones.
The H6 Black features Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting.
The USB port enables it to serve as a stereo or multi-channel audio interface for your computer or iPad.
Four AA batteries provide over 20 hours of recoding time, making the H6 a perfect companion for on-location shoots or traveling. The Zoom H6 Black Handy Recorder will be available in April 2020.
Eventide NAMM News 2020
Eventide announces following News at NAMM 2020:
- TriceraChorus Triple Chorus Algorithm for H9
- H9 Dark Limited Edition
- ROSE v3 Operating System and EDM - Eventide Device Manager
- Spring Reverb for Desktop and iOS
- H9000 PoTools Expansion Card
Eventide Releases TriceraChorus Triple Chorus and Limited Edition H9 Dark
Eventide is unveiling TriceraChorus, a new vintage-inspired triple chorus algorithm for their TEC Award-winning H9 Harmonizer® - at The 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
This is the 52nd algorithm released for the H9 platform. To celebrate the 52nd effect algorithm released for H9, Eventide will also be releasing the fully-loaded, limited edition, H9 Dark; musicians can now “play with a full deck” of all 52 effect with over 600 unique presets.
Rose Delay Pedal v3.0 and New Pedal Management Software
Eventide is releasing v3.0 operating software for its wildly versatile Rose modulated delay pedal, along with the new Eventide Device Manager for pedal management, at The 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim.
With the new operating system v3.0, Rose capabilities offers five banks of five presets for a total of 25 (and comes with 25 factory presets), Tap Division selection (quarter, eighth, dotted eighth, triplet), MIDI lock Receive, MIDI Tap Tempo, Envelope Off Mode, Kill-Dry Mode, and Expression now supports single switch (TS) aux switches as well as 3-button (TRS) switches.
Replacing the Eventide Direct software updater for its pedal line, the new Eventide Device Manager (EDM) performs software updates for all Eventide pedals. EDM also provides setting and preset management for the Rose Pedal (which is not supported by H9 Control), allowing backup and restore of the entire device state.
Eventide Releases Spring Reverb for Desktop & iOS
Eventide Audio is releasing Spring Reverb – a new plug-in for desktop and iOS – at The 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Spring models the sound and character of the popular artificial reverbs found in guitar amplifiers. It also goes a step further by allowing access to physical parameter controls not readily available in a real spring tank.
Eventide Unveils Pro Tools Integration for the H9000 Multi-Effects Processor
Eventide Audio is unveiling the highly anticipated Pro Tools|HD Expansion Card for its flagship H9000 multi- effects processor platform during The 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. With full integration, Pro Tools production benefits from the unprecedented processing and effects flexibility and power of the H9000’s 1600+ Eventide algorithms and expansive ARM-based DSP with elegant operational simplicity within the familiar Pro Tools I/O and plug-in user interfaces.
Apogee Announces Symphony Desktop
Apogee announces the Apogee Symphony Desktop for Mac and Windows which packs the legendary sound quality of Apogee’s rack-mount Symphony I/O Mk II into an elegant and inspiring 10x14 audio interface that sits on your desk and fits in your bag. With Symphony Desktop, musicians and producers are empowered to record, overdub and mix with the music industry’s most respected AD/DA converters and mic preamps.
By combining superior performance, with new features like mic preamp emulation, the Symphony ECS Channel Strip plugin and ultra low latency recording with hardware DSP and Apogee native FX plugins, Symphony Desktop will amplify your creativity in your studio or on the go and give your recordings the Apogee sound quality Advantage.
Symphony Desktop Features:
- 10 IN x 14 OUT simultaneous channels of audio
- Cutting edge components and circuit design deliver detailed and pristine sound quality
- A/D & D/A Resolution up to 24bit/192kHz
- 2 Advanced Stepped Gain mic preamps, up to 75dB of gain, variable impedance
- 1 Instrument input with variable impedance
- Built-in hardware DSP processing of Apogee FX Rack plugins
- Flexible, zero latency plugin workflows: Print, Monitor and DualPath Link
- Apogee Alloy Mic Preamp emulation (Analog processing + DSP modeling)
- Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combi (mic/line), 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
- Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (monitor)
- 2 assignable headphone outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8”
- Digital I/O: 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT,S/PDIF)
- Computer connectivity: USB over type C Connector
- Dynamic touch screen display
- Software control: Symphony Desktop Control application
Compatibility:
- macOS 10.12 or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
- PC: Windows 10 Anniversary update or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher
Included Apogee FX Plugins:
- Symphony ECS Channel Strip - Native and hardware DSP versions
- EQ
- Compressor
- Saturation
- Symphony Reverb - Native version
Included Mic Preamp Emulations:
- British Solid State
- American Tube
In the Box:
- Symphony Desktop
- T12V DC power supply
- USB Type C to A cable
- USB Type C to C cable
- Quick start guide
Pricing and Availability:
- Spring / Q1 2020
- Price (MSRP) 1.499,- Euro incl. VAT
Nord introduces the new Nord Wave 2
The Nord Wave 2 is a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable with an intuitive layer-focused interface.
With 48 voice polyphony, innovative performance features and hands-on controls, the Nord Wave 2 offers outstanding sonic possibilities with advanced layering and tweaking on the fly.
The new Nord Sample Editor allows to create your own samples with a breeze and the comprehensive effect section invites to sonic experiments and sound design. The perfect matched keyboard with 61 keys, Nord´s unique Morphing and Impulse Morphing features and the new polyphonic Arpeggiator which let´s you even create your own pattern make the Nord Wave 2 an ultimative performance machine.
Features
- 4-part Synthesizer with dedicated volume/pan faders
- Sample, Virtual Analog, Wavetable and FM synthesis
- 48 voice polyphony
- OLED Displays for Program and Oscillator sections
- 61-note keyboard with Aftertouch
- 1 GB memory for Nord Sample Library 3.0
- Advanced Arpeggiator with Polyphonic Trig mode
- separate Effect section for each layer
Apogee announces Clearmountain’s Domain™ PlugIn
Apogee is very proud to announce a brand new plugin to add to the Apogee FX software line: Clearmountain´s Domain™ - Where Your Mix Lives™! Apogee is introducing Clearmountain’s Domain, a multi-effects plugin that reproduces legendary mixer, Bob Clearmountain’s personalized FX signal chain.
For decades, engineers, producers, and musicians have marveled at Bob Clearmountain’s mixes. Recordings by iconic artists like David Bowie, Chic, Roxy Music, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, INXS, and so many more are prime examples of how Clearmountain’s work elevated the role of “the mixer” to that of an essential creative partner in the process of making records. Clearmountain’s ability to build a soundscape and atmosphere, where voices and instruments effortlessly live in an intimate space but seamlessly blend together, set new standards for mixing. His passion to reveal the true character of the song, highlighting the emotion of the music, gets to the heart of what inspired the song from its inception.
While this is a craft honed over a career of many experiences, accomplishments and hit records, there are secrets that can be shared and Clearmountain’s Domain™ offers one of Bob’s most refined and important techniques in a simple, streamlined plugin.
The plugin simplifies Clearmountain’s very sophisticated and creative hardware routing, making it easier to emulate the cohesive spaces, expansive dimensions, and rich atmospheres his most celebrated mixes are known for.
Classic presets allow you to recreate the sonic environment of your favorite Clearmountain mixes. Advanced view tabs take you behind the scenes of Clearmountain’s technique to reveal decades of expertise and empower you to create your own musical mix domain. Custom impulse responses of Clearmountain’s favorite spaces give you access to the reverb Bob has used on countless hit records. And, the multi-color FX Visualizer lets you see the placement of all effects in real-time.
Highlights
- Clearmountain’s Personalized FX Signal Flow
- Pre Delay/Reverb De-esser
- Pre Delay/Reverb EQ
- Stereo Delay with Spin Time Compensation
- Delay Blur (Saturation)
- Stereo Unison to Octave Pitch-Shift
- Clearmountain Spaces Convolution Reverbs
- FX Mixer
- Clearmountain’s Classic Presets
- Clearmountain Spaces, Convolution Reverbs
- Real Time FX Visualizer