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
NAMM News 2019 - Apogee HypeMiC
The HypeMiC is the latest addition to the steadily growing range of high-end USB microphones from legendary manufacturer Apogee based in Santa Monica, California. HypeMiC features Apogee’s famous PureDIGITAL connection for pristine sound quality up to 24-bit/96kHz. It’s the perfect allaround solution for diverse recording applications. Thanks to its integrated analog compressor, Apogee HypeMiC is the best choice for recording voices and instruments, great for podcasting, livestreaming, and capturing studio vocals. Apogee HypeMiC is compatible with iOS, Windows, and MacOS.
HypeMiC Highlights
- Studio-quality analog compressor
- PureDIGITAL connection for pristine sound quality up to 24-bit/96kHz
- Premium cardioid condenser microphone capsule
- Headphone output with Blend feature offers zero latency recording
- Premium accessories kit includes tripod, pop filter and carrying case
- No configuration required, just plug in and record with any audio app
- Works with iOS, Mac and PC
Product Page: Apogee HypeMiC
NAMM News 2019 - Zoom GCE-3
Guitar Lab Circuit Emulator
The Zoom GCE-3 is a compact USB recording interface that puts Zoom Guitar Lab’s endless collection of guitar effects, amps and cabinets at your fingertips whenever and wherever inspiration strikes.
Features at a Glance
- Instantly access dozens of high-quality effects, including distortion, overdrive, EQ, compression, delay, reverb, flanger, phaser and chorus
- Free download of ZOOM Guitar Lab Mac/Windows software for creating, editing and managing patches
- USB-C port for connection to computer
- Built-In DSP processing
- Input jack accepts standard guitar cable
- Auxiliary stereo input jack for connection of smartphones and music players
- Stereo headphone output with volume control
Product page: Zoom GCE-3
NAMM News 2019 - Nord Piano Monitor
The Nord Piano Monitor system is exclusively engineered for optimal dynamic reproduction of the electric and acoustic pianos in the Nord Piano Library.
Developed to give you the optimal nearfield listening the compact Nord Piano Monitor system lets you experience the true character of our renowned piano sounds with impressive depth and dynamics – a natural extension of our instruments.
Piano Monitor Brackets
For the ultimate nearfield listening experience the Nord Piano Monitor speakers can be mounted to the Nord Piano 4 using the optional Monitor Brackets. The Monitor Brackets can also be attached to standard microphone stands.
Directly Mountable on Nord Piano 4
Nord Piano Monitors mounted on Nord Piano 4 with optional Monitor Brackets.
Dual Inputs
The Nord Piano Monitors feature an additional auxiliary audio input for connecting a laptop or smartphone - perfect for playing along, rehearsing or just listening to music.
Compatibility
The Nord Piano Monitor system is compatible with all Nord products and can be mounted on the Nord Piano 4 using optional monitor brackets.
Product page: Nord Piano Monitor
NAMM News 2019 - Icon Platform Nano
The Platform Nano is a MIDI control surface for producers, engineers, musicians and home studio enthusiasts who want hands on control of their modern “in the box” digital music production with a small footprint. The Platform Nano DAW Controller, adds tactile control with a single motorized fader via USB 2.0 to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and production system. With one (1) full sized motorized fader, four (4) rotary dual-function encoder knobs, backlit buttons for Mute, Solo, Automation and Transport control, a jog wheel, and access to your entire mix by banking across tracks in groups of 8 or 1 channel at a time.
Mackie Control and HUI protocols provide seamless integration with most popular Digital Audio Workstations. Overlays for Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, ProTools, Logic, Reason, Studio One, Bitwig, FL Studio, Adobe Audition, Digital Performer, Sonar, Samplitude and Reaper come standard with your controller.
For optimal track and parameter monitoring, we recommend you use Platform Nano with the optional Platform D2 display.
Product page: Icon Platform Nano
NAMM News 2019 - Focal Trio11 Be Red Burr Ash
This double monitor meets the needs of the most demanding sound engineers, designed for nearfield and midfield applications. Its extreme neutrality, the precision of the stereo image and its ability to reproduce the tiniest details of sound are the answer to the most picky engineers. In the same way, the class G amplification used on the midrange and the subwoofer enable extremely high SPLs to be reached to meet the needs of modern music.
Features
- Remote FOCUS switchover (3-way monitor or 2-way monitor) via control pedal (not included): control the transfer quality of mixes on compact systems quickly and simply
- Pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter: very low directivity, linearity, dynamics
- ‘W’ composite sandwich cone on woofer and subwoofer: neutral sound, no distortion
- Rotating mid-treble plate: can be positioned horizontally or vertically
- Bass, mid-bass and treble settings on rear panel: optimum acoustical integration
- High SPL (118 dB @ 393/8'' - 1m)
- Optimised decoupling of the midrange speaker driver thanks to silent blocks
- Ultra-low distortion and noise
Product Page: Focal Trio11 Be Red Burr Ash
Apogee FX Rack Plugins Available
For over 3 decades Apogee Electronics has set the standard in professional digital audio recording. With its unique and innovative approach to creating hardware products that deliver ultimate sound quality and an inspirational user experience, Apogee has captured the music of the world’s most iconic performers.
Now, Apogee FX Rack brings the same expertise and approach to the world of software audio plugins. Apogee FX Rack combines a premium selection of modern and vintage plugins with audio hardware DSP and simple yet flexible workflow options.
Here is an overview of the currently available plugins
Apogee FX Rack EQP-1A
Program Equalizer
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Apogee FX Rack ModComp
Modern Visual Compressor/Limiter
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Apogee FX Rack ModEQ 6
Modern 6 Band Visual Equalizer
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Apogee FX Rack Opto-3A
Vintage Compressor/Limiter
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Apogee FX Rack Bundle
Bundle of 4 FX plus Rack
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NEW: Zoom Q2n-4K
Zoom introduces a new evolution in its line of handy cameras, the Zoom Q2n-4K. Promising the same unbeatable audio and new, advanced video quality, the camera for musicians just got better.
With 4K UHD capability, 12 specialized scene settings and unrivaled sound recording up to 24-bit/96kHz, the Zoom Q2n-4K is designed to completely capture performances, practices and live streams like never before.
Easily record everything from acoustic guitar to heavy metal with the Q2n-4K’s 150-degree wide angle lens and five field-of-view (FOV) settings. And with the camera’s color LCD display and one-touch recording, you can be framed up and rolling in seconds.
From a dimly lit club to outside in the glaring sun, the Q2n-4K lets you get the perfect shot anywhere without being a lighting expert. Featuring high dynamic range (HDR) technology and 12 preset scenes, every clip you film will be well-lit and well-balanced.
The Q2n-4K allows you to play back or monitor your audio through either headphones or speakers. And with an HDMI micro Type D video output, the you can even review your video in high definition on your TV.
A must-have for musicians of the digital age, the Q2n-4K can connect to a computer for live streaming to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and more. You can also output the Q2n-4K’s audio to an iOS device* for mobile podcasting and music streaming. The new Zoom Q2n-4K will be available in November 2018.
Features
- High-quality 150° wide-angle lens (f2.8/15.2 mm)
- 12 ‘Scene’ options for use in different lighting environments, including ‘Auto’ setting that intelligently adapts to your environment
- Built-in X/Y stereo microphones capable of handling sound levels up to 120 dB SPL
- Can be used as standalone audio recorder with data saved in WAV format up to 24-bit/96 kHz
- 5 field of view (FOV) settings
- Records directly to microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 256 GB for extended recording times
- Easy one-button recording
- Color LCD
- Support for three HD video resolutions: 720p, 1080p and 4K
- Video bitrates up to 76 Mbps for improved image quality
- Frame rates: 4K/30fps, 4K/25fps, 4K/24fps, 1080p/60fps, 1080p/50fps, 1080p/30fps, 1080p/25fps, 1080p/24fps, 720p/30fps, 720p/25fps
- HDMI video output for connection to HDTVs, selectable between NTSC and PAL
- Records video (with audio) in MOV format
- Analog-style level control with onscreen digital metering
- Auto Gain function gives automatic control over audio input level
- Stereo input for use with external devices plus support for plug-in power
- Headphone/line-level output for fast audio monitoring
- Low-cut filter for the elimination of low-frequency noise and rumble
- USB interface for live streaming and data transfer
- Compatible with OBS Open Broadcaster Software, Skype and other popular streaming applications
- USB mic function (with low-latency direct monitoring) when used with computers and iOS devices (Apple Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required for use with iOS devices)
- Operates with two AA batteries
- Built-in standard tripod mount
NEW: Symphony I/O MK II Dante option card
We are pleased to introduce you to a new, game-changing option for Apogee Symphony I/O MkII!
The Symphony I/O MK II Dante option card. It uses Audinate’s Dante Brooklyn II module which features plug and play media networking for up to 32 bidirectional channels at 96kHz and 16 bidirectional channels up to 192k.
Extreme Apogee Quality With Dante Connectivity
Customers can now use the amazing sound quality of Apogee’s Symphony MKII combined with the most powerful networking solution from Audinate featured in many large scale installations in Broadcast, Live, and Post Production venues.
The Symphony MK II system can be configured with a number of custom options ranging from 8-32 analog I/O channels. Symphony MK II with Dante allows up to 32 channels with ProTools and, at the same time, Dante connectivity to be fitted into a single two space rack device providing the smallest footprint available with this feature set.
The Symphony I/O MK II Dante option card at a glance
- Ultimate in Sound Quality – Features Apogee’s Flagship AD/DA conversion and optional mic preamps I/O Flexibility – Up to 32 channels of analog inputs and outputs per unit with optional 8 mic preamps
- The most interoperable networking technology: Works seamlessly with any other Dante-powered device
- Up to 32 bidirectional channels at 96kHz