FOCAL CLEAR PROFESSIONAL Trade-Up Offer October 2019
500,- Euro Off for Focal Clear Professional!
Any customer who hands in an intact pair of over-ear headphones at a participating Focal dealer during the offer period (October 1 to October 31, 2019) can purchase the Focal Clear Professional with a discount of €500 on our MSRP! Limited to 1 headphone per person. Old headphone must be handed over to the participating store to be eligible for purchasing the Clear Professional for discounted price. The participating dealer needs to proof the receipt of the old headphone.
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NEW: Zoom unveils the new V6 Multi-Effects Vocal Processor
Zoom is excited to introduce the V6 Vocal Processor, Zoom’s first product designed specifically for vocalists. Packed with professional vocal effects and preloaded patches, a built-in looper, and the new Formant Pedal, the V6 can be used right out of the box or provide infinite sound creation.
Divided into three distinct effect sections and laid-out ergonomically on two tiers, the V6 makes changing your vocals as easy as tapping your foot. The Voice section features 12 voice effects ranging from Unison to Octave Up/Down to Vocoder and includes a Pitch Correct effect that is popular in today’s EDM sound. The Harmony section adds up to two backing vocals. With five harmony selection options, the V6 is designed to intuitively create the appropriate harmonic intervals based on the key you’ve selected. And the Effect section offers 10 popular studio effects including classics such as Delay, Chorus, and Reverb, as well as modern effects like Telephone and Beatbox.
The V6 is the only vocal processor to use an expression pedal for shifting the formant of your voice. The formant pedal can provide radical changes in any singer’s vocal characteristics without changing the pitch, thus delivering an unprecedented level of creativity and expression.
Included with the V6 is the SGV-6 microphone, specifically engineered for vocalists. The SGV-6 is designed to isolate your voice by suppressing sounds from other instruments on stage. The mic’s isolation enables the V6 to process your voice with unmatched accuracy. The V6 will start shipping in October.
Features
- V6 offers over 10 studio-grade effects
- Simultaneously use up to three vocal processors from the Voice, Harmony and Effect sections
- Includes highly directional SGV-6 shotgun microphone to isolate your vocal to allow enhanced processing
- Formant Shift pedal for adjusting your vocal character in real time
- Looper for recording up to 3:30 min
- 40 preset patches created by professional vocalists and audio engineers
- 100 memory locations for storing user-created patches
- Built-in compressor for optimizing input signal levels
- Built-in Enhancer for optimizing input signal frequencies via equalization and de-essing
- USB 2.0 audio interface capable of recording up to 16/24/32-bit, 44.1 kHz
- USB port for firmware updates, power and audio recording
- Line output for connecting to external mixing consoles
- Headphone output with dedicated volume control
- Runs for 3.5 hours on four AA batteries
- Included AC adapter
- Optional expression pedal offers advanced control over effects parameters
NEW: Kurzweil PC4 Performance Controller Keyboard
Kurzweil introduces the all-new PC4 Performance Controller. The PC4 is an advanced performance controller with 88 (hammer graded) keys and an unrivaled set of features for all performing musicians. Its 256 voice polyphony, patented ultra fast FlashPlay technology and 2GB of high-quality Kurzweil-factory-sounds turns the PC4 into one of the most powerful performance controller on the market. And with an unsurpassed low weight of 13,01kg only, the PC4 is the perfect partner for stage and studio.
Features
- 88 hammer graded Keys with touch response and aftertouch
- Display: 480 x 272 pixel colour LCD adjustable contrast
- Polyphonie: 256 voices dynamically assigned
- Multitimbral: 16 Parts (one per channel)
- 2 GB non-volatile memory
- over 1000 factory programs
- 4096 User programs
- General MIDI: No
- Kurzweil string resonance
- Master EQ/Compressor
- Over 1000 complex effect chains
- Reverbs, Delays, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, EQs, Distortions, Rotary Speaker Simulators, Compressors and more
- 32 effect modules
- 13,01kg
NEW: Zoom unveils the new A1 FOUR and A1X FOUR
Zoom introduces their first Multi-Effects Processors for acoustic string and wind Instruments, the Zoom A1 Four and A1X Four. Both models featuring new, specially engineered effects for a variety of acoustic instruments like Acoustic Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Violin, Harmonica, Acoustic Bass, and more. For Acoustic Guitar, Zoom has included the Acoustic Guitar Modeling technology of our AC-2/AC-3 Acoustic Guitar preamps. The included MMA-1 Mic Adpater lets you connect dynamic or even condenser microphones to add the effects to any acoustic instrument of your choice. With 68 Rhythm Patterns, especially programmed for acoustic music, you will never play alone and the integrated Looper allows you to create dynamic multi-part arrangements. The new Zoom A1 Four and A1X Four will be available from about October 2019.
Features
- A1 FOUR offers over 80 built-in effects / A1X FOUR offers over 90 built-in effects
- Dedicated effects for acoustic guitar, saxophone, trumpet, violin, and harmonica
- Up to 5 effects can be used simultaneously, chained together in any order
- 50 memory locations for storing user-created patches
- Looper for recording up to 30 seconds / 64 beats of CD-quality audio with seamless start and end times
- ZOOM Guitar Lab software for creating, editing and managing effects and patches
- 68 built-in rhythm patterns tailored for unplugged styles of music can be used in combination with the Looper
- Onboard chromatic tuner supports all standard guitar tunings, including open and drop tunings
- Output jack for connection to amp or headphones
- A1 FOUR and A1X FOUR runs on 4 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of 18 hours; MAA-1 Requires 2 AA batteries
- USB port for firmware updates, power and connection to ZOOM Guitar Lab
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NEW: Zoom L-20R - The Portable Mixer That Does It All
The Zoom LiveTrak™ L-20R is a rack-mountable digital mixer that allows musicians to control their live mix right from the stage. With wireless control, 20 discrete channels, 22 tracks of recording and six custom monitor mixes, the L-20R offers a complete solution for any venue.
Featuring 16 mono mic/line inputs and two stereo inputs, the L-20R can handle the most demanding stages. The L20R offers two EFX busses and each channel includes a 3-band EQ, pan controls and compressor.
22 Tracks of Recording
During your live performance, record 20 channels plus a stereo mix directly to an SD card, then transfer your tracks to your DAW for your final edit.
It’s Your Monitor. Make It Your Mix
With six independent monitor outputs, the LiveTrak L-20R enables musicians to wirelessly create their own custom mix.
A dedicated output enables the FOH engineer to easily switch between monitoring the main and sub mixes.
Wireless Control
With iPads, the FOH engineer and 6 musicians can control their own mix, including fader levels, EQ settings, channel effects, and more from anywhere in the venue.
Scene Recall
With the LiveTrak L-20R’s Scene Recall feature, you can instantly recall up to nine different scenes with monitor mixes, EQ settings, effects, and more.
A Robust Audio Interface
The LiveTrak L-20R is a 22-in/4-out USB audio interface. Route inputs to any DAW, streaming software, or iOS device*—even while recording to an SD card.
New: Zoom F6 MultiTrack Field Recorder
Capture the Calm and the Storm
The Zoom F6 is the first professional field recorder to feature both 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters, providing an unprecedented amount of dynamic range. With 6 inputs, Zoom’s solid time code, multiple power options and wireless control, the F6 is poised to be your new secret weapon on set.
32-Bit Float Recording
In the field, fluctuating dynamics can prove challenging. Loud sounds can cause clipping and quiet sounds can get lost in the noise. The F6 uses 32-bit float recording with dual A/D converters to capture both explosive and subtle sounds at full audio quality – without ever adjusting gain!
For Those Hard to Reach Places
Rugged enough to withstand the most demanding scenarios and small enough to fit into the tightest spaces, the F6 will become your go-to recorder.
Mic Preamps
The F6 is equipped with six professional-grade preamps. Featuring a super-low noise floor (-127 dBu EIN), high gain (up to 75 dB), and selectable mic/line levels for each input, the F6 is built for location sound.
Precision Time Code
Keep tracks perfectly synced even when you power down for lunch. On or off, the F6’s Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy.
Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters
For 24-bit recording, the F6 is equipped with advanced look-ahead hybrid limiters that provide overload protection. By adding a 1-millisecond delay, the limiters “look ahead” anticipating clipping before it’s recorded.
Zoom AutoMix™
Zoom AutoMix™ lets you keep your eyes on the action by automatically adjusting the levels of your mix to reduce ambient sound.
Musikmesse 2019 - Nord Grand
Clavia proudly presents the Nord Grand at Frankfurt Musikmesse 2019
It is our pleasure to unveil an all-new model in the Nord piano lineup - the Nord Grand. This is the latest flagship digital piano from Nord, and features a Nord-modified Kawai keybed with Ivory touch, real hammer mechanisms, and triple sensor system capable of perfectly capturing the feel and movements of the physical piano hammer mechanisms. Using the Nord Piano 4 engine, the Nord Grand offers authentic piano performance and sound true to real grand pianos, uprights, and more. The Nord Grand boasts 2 GB memory capacity dedicated to the piano library, compatible with the vast library of highest quality piano models available for download from Clavia, free for Nord owners. The Nord Grand also integrates the full features of the Piano 4 including seamless transitions, e-piano filters, split point crossfades, and more. The new design aesthetic is a commanding presence on stage while also feeling at home in the living room or music studio.
The Nord Grand features a premium weighted keybed with advanced triple sensors that capture the movements of the hammers with exceptional precision, delivering the smooth and natural feel of an acoustic grand piano. Incorporating our award-winning performance features and hands-on user interface the lightweight Nord Grand not only provides an extraordinary playing experience, but is also an elegant new approach to our stage piano series. The Nord Grand is our first stage piano to feature triple sensors that track the movements on the hammers rather than the keys delivering the smooth and dynamic touch of an acoustic grand.
Kawai Responsive Hammer keybed with Ivory Touch
The well balanced and responsive triple sensor keybed features an advanced mechanism that provides extraordinary control both when playing percussively or pianissimo with fluent repetitions and retriggering without lifting the keys completely. The addition of an Ivory Touch surface gives the keybed an optimal feel and authenticity.
PIANO SECTION
The Nord Grand contains a wide selection of unique Grand, Upright, Electric and Digital pianos from the exclusive Nord Piano Library.
Factory Bank
The Nord Grand factory bank includes 10 Grands, 9 Uprights, 10 Enhanced Electric Pianos, Clavinet, Digital Pianos and more from the exclusive Nord Piano Library - all handpicked for their unique character! Nord’s state-of-the-art sampling techniques capture the extraordinary nuances and real character of the source instruments with breathtaking realism.
All sounds can easily be replaced using the Nord Sound Manager. Our exclusive Nord Piano Library is constantly updated with new unique world class sounds - always free of charge.
Advanced String Resonance
Nord's unique Advanced String Resonance reproduces the intricate interplay of piano strings resonating at their fundamental or harmonic frequencies when other notes are played on our Grand and Upright piano sounds. It also adds the rich resonant ambience of a real piano when playing with pedal down.
Nord Triple Pedal with Dynamic Pedal Noise
The included Nord Triple Pedal features Soft and Sostenuto Pedals in addition to a unique Dynamic Sustain Pedal. The Triple Pedal also enables our Pedal Noise which dynamically simulates the mechanical sounds of lifting and releasing the damper mechanism.
Piano Section Highlights
- 2 GB memory for Nord Piano Library
- 120 voice polyphony
- Advanced String Resonance
- Nord Triple Pedal with Dynamic Pedal Noise
- Creative Piano Filters
- 3 Dynamic Curves from Light to Heavy
- Soft Release
- All sounds are replaceable
SAMPLE SYNTH SECTION
The Sample Synth Section features a broad selection of Strings, Brass, Synths, Choirs and many other high quality sounds from the Nord Sample Library 3.0. The extensive selection of sounds from Nord Sample Library 3.0 includes the exclusively licensed sounds of the legendary Mellotron and Chamberlin. All sounds can be quickly replaced using the Nord Sound Manager. The Sample Synth is equipped with essential controls for attack, decay/release and dynamics (filter/velocity) and dedicated Category buttons for quick navigation and selection of sample sounds. It is possible to create your own samples using the free Nord Sample Editor software for Windows and Mac.
Sample Section Highlights
- 512 MB Memory for Nord Sample Library 3.0
- Essential controls for attack, decay/release and dynamics
- All sounds are replaceable
EFFECT SECTION
The Effect section has a wide range of instantly tweakable high quality stereo effects modelled after classic stomp boxes. All effects can be assigned freely to the Piano or Sample Synth section. The Nord Grand Effect section includes Tremolo, Phaser, Chorus, Pan, Wah, RM, Flanger, Vibe, EQ, Delay and Reverb. The Reverb effect has three different types Hall, Stage and Room, each with an optional Bright Mode.
COMPATIBLE WITH NORD PIANO MONITOR
The Nord Piano Monitor speakers can be connected directly to the Nord Grand (using the optional Montior Brackets) for the ultimate nearfield listening experience.
MODELS
Nord Grand features an 88-note Kawai Hammer Action with advanced triple sensors (A-C).
Product Page: Nord Grand
NAMM News 2019 - G1 FOUR & G1X FOUR
Zoom today unveiled the new G1 FOUR and G1X FOUR Multi-Effects Processors for Guitar. G1 FOUR and G1X FOUR are the successors of Zoom G1on and G1Xon. The two new pedals offer incredible new features, including a comprehensive collection of drum patterns, a looper and full integration with Zoom Guitar Lab. The Zoom Guitar Lab software will also be updated to version 4.0 with the introduction of these new products and will offer many new features that make it easier than ever to organize and customize artist patches, effects chains, amp simulations and much more.
Features
- G1 FOUR offers 65 built-in effects
- G1X FOUR offers 71 built-in effects
- 13 amp models for simulating classic rigs
- Up to 5 effects can be used simultaneously, chained together in any order
- Looper for recording up to 30 seconds / 64 beats of CD-quality audio with seamless start and end times
- Guitar Lab software for creating, editing and managing effects and patches
- 68 built-in rhythm patterns which can be used in conjunction with the Looper
- 50 memory locations for storing user-created patches
- Swap function makes patch organization a breeze
- Auto Save function for automatic saving of all patch parameters
- Preselect function allows silent patch selection while the current patch remains operational
- Onboard chromatic tuner supports all standard guitar tunings, including open and drop tunings
- Input jack accepts standard mono guitar cable (both active and passive instruments supported)
- Auxiliary input jack for connection of personal music players
- Output jack for connection to amp or headphones
- Backlit LCD with contrast control for easy viewing in low-light environments
- Lightweight and small enough to fit in your gig bag
- Easily integrated into any existing pedal board
- Runs on 4 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of 18 hours
- USB port for firmware updates, power and connection to Guitar Lab
- Optional AC adapter
Product Page: Zoom G1 FOUR
Product Page: Zoom G1X FOUR
NAMM News 2019 - Zoom B1 FOUR & B1X FOUR
Zoom today unveiled the new B1 FOUR and B1X FOUR Multi-Effects Processors for Bass. B1 FOUR and B1X FOUR are the successors of Zoom B1on and B1Xon. The two new pedals offer incredible new features, including a comprehensive collection of drum patterns, a looper and full integration with Zoom Guitar Lab. The Zoom Guitar Lab software will also be updated to version 4.0 with the introduction of these new products and will offer many new features that make it easier than ever to organize and customize artist patches, effects chains, amp simulations and much more.
Features
- B1 FOUR offers 65 built-in effects
- B1X FOUR offers 71 built-in effects
- 9 amp models for simulating classic rigs
- Up to 5 effects can be used simultaneously, chained together in any order
- Built-in expression pedal for control over any parameter (B1X FOUR only)
- Looper for recording up to 30 seconds / 64 beats of CD-quality audio with seamless start and end times
- Guitar Lab software for creating, editing and managing effects and patches
- 68 built-in rhythm patterns which can be used in conjunction with the Looper
- 50 memory locations for storing user-created patches
- Swap function makes patch organization a breeze
- Auto Save function for automatic saving of all patch parameters
- Pre Select function allows silent patch selection while the current patch remains operational
- Onboard chromatic tuner supports all standard bass guitar tunings, including low-B, high-C, and drop tunings
- Input jack accepts standard mono bass guitar cable (both active and passive instruments supported)
- Auxiliary input jack for connection of personal music players
- Output jack for connection to amp or headphones
- Backlit LCD with contrast control for easy viewing in low-light environments
- Lightweight and small enough to fit in your gig bag
- Easily integrated into any existing pedal board
- Runs on 4 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of 18 hours
- USB port for firmware updates, power and connection to Guitar Lab
- Optional AC adapter
Product Page: Zoom B1 FOUR
Product Page: Zoom B1X FOUR
NAMM News 2019 - Eventide Rose
An unexplored garden of innovations for musicians will soon be available from Eventide's newest creation - The Rose: a cascading bouquet of sounds in a sleek, stripped-down, small footprint effects pedal. The Rose project began several years ago and was rooted in the desire to invent a new line of unique effects by carefully grafting digital delay into an analog platform. Our mission was to cultivate a modulated delay that would feel not only "as analog as possible" but also be exquisite and precise. We trusted that this research would yield a genesis of products that sound and behave differently than modern DSP-based effects. Rose is the culmination of this vanguard research.
Eventide’s Rose is rare and vibrant, unleashing a palette of sounds and textures unattainable by solely digital means. With six tactile knobs, a delay multiplier button, phase invert/reverse playback button and a shape button offering five different modulation sources, Rose inspires petals of creativity to bloom. Rose also features five presets, MIDI control and a fully assignable aux switch/expression pedal input for the ultimate in flexible versatility, on stage or in the studio. Do you have what it takes to tame this wild Rose? Plug in and experience botanical bliss!
Features
- 6 tactile knobs (mix, feedback, depth, delay, filter, rate)
- Invert phase and reverse delay
- Delay Multiplier
- Assignable Hot switch: (tap tempo, delay repeat, mod hold, mod reset, A/B)
- 5 Factory Presets
- Modulation (sine, square, random)
- Analog Low Pass Filter
- Expression / Auxiliary / Midi TRS input
- Three different bypass types: Buffered, Relay, Kill Input
- Accepts Line or Instrument Levels
- Can be modulated over a range from ~200kHz for maximum fidelity with up to 10 seconds of delay, down to ~8kHz for 50 seconds of delay
Product Page: Eventide Rose