New Audio Gear Alert: Select 500 Series Models from API, Native Instruments + iZotope x Focusrite & More

API introduces two API Select 500 Series modules.

Meet the SV12 and SV14 Select 500 Series models from API.

API announces the SV12 Compressor and SV14 4-band EQ 500 Series modules as the latest additions to the API Select range of products. Designed, built and tested at the API factory in Jessup Maryland, API Select products are specifically engineered to complement API’s classic line of mic pre’s, equalizers and compressors.

The API Select SV12 features the original compressor circuit designed for the ATI Paragon live analog mixing consoles. Re-engineered for the 500 Series format, the SV12 provides comprehensive, easy-to-use compression with full LED metering of both output and gain reduction. The unit also includes API’s patented THRUST circuitry which protects sensitive high frequency content of the audio signal even under the most vigorous of compression ratios.

The API Select SV14 EQ circuit design is likewise rooted in API’s history. Faithfully re-engineered from the highly sought-after APSI 562 EQ’s which were distributed by API during the 1970’s and 1980’s, the SV14 provides parametric equalization at an affordable price point.

To learn more about the SV12, click here; to learn more about the SV14, click here.

Native Instruments’ MASSIVE and iZotope’s Ozone Elements marks latest installment from Focusrite’s Plugin Collective giveaway.

Native Instruments and iZotope join forces with Focusrite on this exciting new offering for Plugin Collective members.

MASSIVE is the ultimate synth for bass and leads. The high-end engine delivers pure quality with a diverse range of sounds, from soft to outright dirty and everything in between. Containing over 1,300 production-ready sounds, each with pre-defined macro controls, you can easily fine-tune the sound to your liking without going into all the parameters.

With Ozone Elements, you can effortlessly get your mixes radio and streaming ready. Building on a two-decade history of best-in-class processing, Ozone Elements has the essential tools and assistive technology you need to quickly achieve a full, rich, and loud final master.

Normally sold for $149 and $129.99, respectively, these plugins are free to download for Plugin Collective members from October 6th, 2022 to January 12th, 2023. In addition, you can also access the three-month free trial of KOMPLETE NOW, usually sold for $9.99 per month.

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Universal Audio announces free Townsend Labs Sphere modeling mic with any rackmount Apollo.

Universal Audio is offering a limited number of Townsend Labs Sphere modeling mics with the purchase of rackmount Apollo interfaces.

Universal Audio announces they will be giving away a free Townsend Labs Sphere modeling mic with any rackmount Apollo purchase. Create with the world’s most acclaimed audio interfaces for Mac and Windows and record in realtime with the Sphere L22, featuring 34 legendary microphone models, giving you the sound used by everyone from The Beatles and Frank Sinatra to Beyoncé and Radiohead.

While supplies last, Universal Audio is offering this $1,499 value FREE with any Apollo rackmount audio interface.

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Gibson unveils the new Original Collection Faded Series guitars.

Gibson has announced the Original Collection Faded Series guitars.

Gibson is proud to unveil the new Gibson Original Collection Faded Series on select electric and acoustic guitar models. The new models blend vintage appointments, and modern, high-quality construction and sound, with a satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that gives them the look and playing feel of a long-treasured vintage instrument. The Gibson Original Collection Faded Series is available worldwide now at authorized dealers and on Gibson.com.

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