New Gear Alert: KORG Digital Delay Plugin via Universal Audio, SH-01A Synth from Roland, IK Multimedia USB Mic & More
Universal Audio releases KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay plugin for UAD and Apollo platforms.
Harness the iconic sound of the KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay in plugin form via Universal Audio.
In close partnership with KORG, Universal Audio has introduced the KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay plugin for UAD hardware and Apollo interfaces—an expert end-to-end circuit emulation of the iconic 1980’s rack unit famous for its burnished-sounding 13-bit delays and instrument-friendly analog preamp.
In crafting the KORG SDD-3000 plugin, Universal Audio meticulously modeled a vintage “golden unit,” capturing its famed analog preamp and output section. Filled with JRC-made op-amps—the same type as many classic preamp, boost, and overdrive pedals of the era—the UAD KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay plugin precisely emulates this ultra-musical analog circuit.
The KORG SDD-3000 is available now for $199.
Roland announces SH-01A synthesizer.
The features of the classic SH-101 synthesizer have been expanded in the new, smaller SH-01A—one of Roland’s newest additions to their Boutique electronic instrument lineup.
The SH-01A Synthesizer is a new addition to the Roland Boutique electronic instrument lineup. The SH-01A is a compact reproduction of the Roland SH-101, one of the most popular analog synthesizers from the 1980s. Building on the iconic sounds and creative immediacy of the original, the SH-01A offers exciting new polyphonic capabilities, inspiring new performance features and a level of authenticity that could only come from Roland.
Expanding on the SH-101’s huge monophonic voice, the SH-01A supports four voices and four modes for more sound-creation possibilities. Mono mode produces the classic SH-101 sound, while Poly mode allows four notes to be played simultaneously, making SH-101 sounds available for pads and other chordal work. Unison mode stacks four voices for super-fat basses and leads, and Chord mode layers any four pitches together for playing in semitone steps. The SH-01A also offers 64 patch memories for storing sounds, a feature not available on the SH-101.
Like all Roland Boutique modules, the SH-01A is extremely portable, runs on USB bus power or batteries, and includes a built-in speaker for monitoring the sound in mobile situations. When mounted in the optional K-25m Keyboard Unit, the SH-01A can be used as a compact, all-in-one synth with 25 velocity-sensitive keys.
The SH-01A is available now for $349.
IK Multimedia announces preorder for iRig Mic HD 2.
Artists, engineers, podcasters, vloggers and more can now enjoy the feature-packed successor to IK Multimedia’s original iRig Mic: The iRig Mic HD 2, which offers 24-bit/96kHz resolution with an onboard preamp and dedicated headphone output.
iRig Mic HD 2 is the successor to the highly acclaimed iRig Mic HD, and the only handheld, high-definition USB digital microphone for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC.
iRig Mic HD 2 is designed to put all the power of high-resolution digital audio into the hands of singers, musicians, interviewers, broadcasters, presenters, podcasters, and vloggers who are looking to capture pristine mobile recordings anywhere with remarkable ease.
iRig Mic HD 2 is the only handheld microphone of its kind featuring high-quality 24-bit converters with sample rates up to 96kHz, a low noise preamp, a high-quality gold-sputtered electret condenser capsule for exceptional frequency and transient response and an onboard dedicated headphone output with volume control for direct signal monitoring.
Offering unmatched quality and versatility at an affordable price, iRig Mic HD 2 comes with all the cables and accessories needed in a variety of situations, as well as a convenient table tripod for use during interviews, calls or video conferences.
For a video of iRig Mic HD 2 in action, click here.
iRig Mic HD 2 can be preordered now at $/€129.99 (before tax) and will be available for shipping in September 2017.
Fiedler Audio announces Stage plugin via Plugin Alliance.
Enhance ambience and stereo imaging with Stage, a new offering from Fiedler Audio which utilizes time-based effects and phasing to add new depth and energy to your tracks.
Stage enhances the inherent ambience in any source signal by applying advanced spatial and stereo panning algorithms, adding valuable texture, depth, and nuance to stems, mixes, and masters.
By using sophisticated stereo panning, delay lines, and phase modulation, Stage smoothly serves up what would otherwise require routing schemes of a confusingly complex nature and multiple plugins to achieve. With Stage, stereo imaging is fatter without sacrificing dynamic range, and individual tracks can be positioned with extreme precision—perfect for instantly intensifying substance and adding tactility to the user’s sound.
Stage is available for purchase exclusively from Plugin Alliance for an introductory promo price of $99 until August 31, 2017, rising to $179 thereafter. A fully-functional, 14-day trial is available to anyone registering for a free Plugin Alliance account here.
Ferrofish announces the A32 Dante AD/DA converter is now shipping.
With a truly massive 368-channel capacity, AD/DA Dante support and more, Ferrofish’s new A32 converter has got your broadcast, live, and installed sound needs covered.
Ferrofish, German manufacturer of premium conversion solutions for the professional audio markets, announced that its new A32 Dante interface is now shipping. With a herculean 368-channel capacity that supports AD/DA Dante, MADI and ADAT formats, the A32 Dante delivers superior sound quality, unprecedented cabling efficiency, and is suitable for a vast range of applications in broadcast, live and installed sound environments.
The A32 Dante supports 64 channels of MADI I/O, 32 channels of ADAT optical I/O and 32 channels of analog I/O, making it the ultimate plug and play, “format agnostic” conversion system.The unit also provides four TFT screens that permit complete control of levels and adjustments on the equipment—including extensive routing possibilities that enable intuitive operation and greater control.
To ensure the finest audio quality, the A32 Dante employs the finest grade 24-bit, 192kHz high-quality converters, complete with analog gain switches. The gain of each channel can be separately adjusted in 0.5dB steps, and the standard levels are switches in the analog domain, ensuring the full analog performance of the converter is preserved.
The Ferrofish A32 Dante is now shipping with an MSRP of $3,799.
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