New Gear Alert: PreSonus’ StudioLive 64S, Waveform 10 by Tracktion, Genelec’s Aural ID Technology & More

PreSonus ships FLEX DSP-powered StudioLive 64S and Series III S mixers.

PreSonus’ new FLEX DSP technology can be found in all 4 of their new StudioLive Series III S live mixing consoles.

PreSonus’ new, top-of-the-line StudioLive 64S brings the power of a large production console to small-format digital mixing, with 76 mixing channels, 43 buses, and 526 simultaneous effects, thanks to the all new quad-core FLEX DSP engine. 32 individually configurable FlexMixes allow you to create the perfect combination of aux mixes, matrix mixes, and subgroups for your application.

The StudioLive 64S is the flagship mixer of the new StudioLive Series III S line of 4 new mixers that provide an exceptional experience for live sound production, touring, high channel count performances, installed sound, mobile, and studio applications. Powered by the PreSonus FLEX DSP Engine, they feature state-space modeled Fat Channel plugin processing on every input and bus; up to 32 FlexMix buses that can be individually configured as Aux, Matrix, or Subgroup buses; and flexible digital patching unparalleled in this price class. All models deliver 128-channel (64×64) USB recording—more than any other mixer—plus multitrack SD recording and extensive 128-channel AVB networking.

The new StudioLive Series III S consoles are tightly integrated with a suite of state-of-the-art software. In addition to recording with the included Capture and Studio One Artist, you can mix wirelessly using free UC Surface touch-control software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android. Control your monitor mixes with free QMix-UC for iPhone, iPod touch, and Android devices.

The StudioLive 64S is priced at $3,999.95.

Tracktion launches Waveform 10.

Tracktion implements key upgrades to Waveform version 10, adding a wealth of new plugins and improvements to workflow.

Waveform 10 is Tracktion’s most creative, inspirational, and affordable digital audio workstation to date. The latest additions to this rapidly evolving application have been designed specifically for the needs of modern music producers with particular emphasis on inventive, intuitive, inspirational, and fun workflows.

This latest version of Waveform comes complete with 62 new built-in plugins designed with an analog circuit inspired interface. The opportunities for building complex rack environments with this DAW are in a class of their own. The MIDI improvements provides you with increased ability to preview chords and compare different synths.

Waveform 10’s Actions panel has been developed for lightning fast workflow and easy, intuitive navigation of commonly-used features. The flexible track grouping and track editor window features make editing new or existing groups quick and easy, allowing users swift access to new sound potential. The UI and UX developments mean track destinations are always clear and accessible.

The potency of the DAWs performance has been boosted by the huge improvements in host stability management. To combat the possible loss of data due to plugin crash, Waveform 10 features constant save technology and immediate crash recovery. Free online video tutorials and support makes Waveform 10 accessible to all.

There are no restrictions with Waveform 10. It offers unlimited track count, full feature set, and the freedom to add in any plugin. It functions on all major desktop operating systems, features a suite of over 80 plugins, and provides a vast array of different instruments—something for any music genre.

Pricing for Waveform 10 can be found here.

Genelec debuts Aural ID software technology.

Experience truer-than-ever headphone monitoring with Genelec’s Aural ID software technology, coming soon.

Genelec has announced a significant first step in improving the trustworthiness of headphone listening through the introduction of its new Aural ID software technology. Aural ID works by acquiring a person’s exclusive acoustic attributes to create a detailed modeling of their unique anatomical features affecting hearing, which can then be compensated for—thus enabling the delivery of more truthful and reliable sound when headphones are employed for reproduction.

Recognizing that traditional “one-size-fits-all” headphone reproduction fails to yield a proper reliable reference for audio professionals, Aural ID calculates your personal Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF), which describes the acoustical properties of the head, upper torso, and external ear: elements that interact in complex ways to affect sounds reaching the eardrums. Aural ID then computes all these elements and creates a personal data file characterizing the modification to sound arriving from any azimuth and elevation. This file consequently enables an audio engine to precisely render stereo or immersive content via headphones.

The Genelec Aural ID service will become available for purchase online via the Genelec Community website during Q2 of this year; details on pricing are not yet available.

Spectrasonics releases Omnisphere 2.6.

With 600 new patches and added support for iconic hardware synth integration, Spectrasonics’ Omnisphere v2.6 is a soft synth to be reckoned with.

Omnisphere 2.6 marks a significant update for Spectrasonics’ flagship software synthesizer. With version 2.6, Spectrasonics has added major new enhancements to Omnisphere’s arpeggiator, and dramatically expanded the innovative Hardware Synth Integration feature with full support for over 65 hardware synths.

The new update adds a total of 600 brand new patches, more than doubles the number of profiles, and implements support for iconic synths like the Roland Juno-106, Super Jupiter, Alesis Andromeda, and the Roland D-50.

The Omnisphere v2.6 update is free for all registered Omnisphere 2 users.

Meet Serato Studio, production software for DJs.

Serato aims to smooth your transition from the turntables to the DAW with the Serato Studio beatmaking software.

Serato has launched the first beta version of their new beatmaking software, ​Serato Studio​, which will help more DJs become producers. Serato Studio combines powerful production features with a DJ-style workflow. This includes cue points, mixer channels, FX, time-stretching and key-detection with Pitch ‘n Time, waveform displays, loads of content, and access to your Serato DJ library.

Studio offers advanced features like automation, stem exporting, and third-party plugin support (VST and Audio Units), with an overall emphasis on intuitive and simple design. Studio also includes a range of time-saving features, including instant key and pitch-shifting, “Play in Key” mode (which allows you to play any instrument in key without knowing any music theory), and a “Make Beats” feature, which creates drum patterns with a single click to get you inspired.

Serato Studio is a subscription-only service, with subscribers receiving ongoing sample content and software updates. Contributors include world-renowned sound designers and artists, including Decap, MSX II Sound Design, Goldbaby, and more. Serato Studio Public Beta is now open until it reaches member capacity, after which Serato will schedule semi-regular openings to add more members before the official release.

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