New Gear Alert: Abbey Road Chambers by Waves, PreSonus’ All-In-One Recording Solution, Novation Updates Circuit & More
Waves now shipping the Abbey Road Chambers plugin.
Harness the classic sound of Abbey Road’s iconic echo chamber with the Waves Abbey Road Chambers plugin.
The Abbey Road Chambers plugin recreates a defining part of Abbey Road Studios’ legendary sonic signature—the echo chamber used by Abbey Road’s engineers, to create exciting reverbs, delays, and other unique spatial effects on countless classic recordings by the Beatles and beyond.
Developed together with Abbey Road Studios, Waves’ Abbey Road Chambers puts you at the controls of the Studio Two echo chamber, complete with the original valve Neumann KM53 microphones and Altec 605 speaker, as used on almost every pop recording done at Abbey Road during the ‘60s.
Also featured is a complete recreation of Abbey Road Studios’ original S.T.E.E.D. (Send. Tape. Echo. Echo. Delay.) setup. This system was designed to extend the chamber’s natural sonic palette into new territories by splitting the signal and creating a feedback loop from the studio’s REDD desk, through a dedicated tape delay, via the RS106 and RS127 filters, and then to the chamber and back.
The Abbey Road Chambers plugin is designed in a modular fashion: you can send your tracks just to the chamber, you can isolate just the S.T.E.E.D. effect, or you can combine both for the full range of sonic possibilities opened by the original Abbey Road setup.
The Waves Abbey Road Chambers plugin is on sale now for $29 (reg. $199).
PreSonus announces the AudioBox Studio Ultimate Bundle—a complete recording solution.
From the interface to the transducers to the cabling—PreSonus has got you covered with the AudioBox Studio Ultimate Bundle.
The AudioBox Studio Ultimate Bundle from PreSonus includes everything you need to do professional-quality production right out of the box, including cables.
The AudioBox USB 96 is a 2-in, 2-out, bus-powered, compact audio/MIDI interface that works with virtually any PC or Mac recording software. It boasts two combo mic/instrument inputs with high-performance Class A mic preamplifiers, MIDI I/O, and professional-quality, 24-bit, 96kHz converters.
The included Studio One 4 Artist production software instantly configures to the AudioBox USB 96 interface and includes unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels, 25 built-in effects, and inspiring virtual instrument plugins. You also get the Studio Magic Plugin Suite, a cherry-picked collection from the leading names in virtual instruments and effects.
The AudioBox Studio Ultimate Bundle also includes the PreSonus M7 professional large-diaphragm studio microphone, a pair of Eris E3.5 monitor speakers, and PreSonusʼ high-definition HD7 headphones.
The PreSonus AudioBox Studio Ultimate Bundle is available now, priced at $299.95.
Novation announces Circuit v1.7 is here.
With a keen ear to their devoted user base, Novation adds key updates to Circuit in version 1.7
The evolution of Novation Circuit continues, with v1.7 bringing some hotly-requested, powerful functions, including Pattern Chain Sequences, Synth Micro-nudge, and more.
Novation has expanded what’s possible with the Patterns view, allowing complex sequences of patterns and pattern chains to be made. There’s a new Pattern Chain Sequence function, from which up to 32 patterns and 16 chains of patterns can be selected in any order. Patterns and chains can be repeated, and sequences can be build up and easily navigated between. The Append setting can be toggled to add patterns and chains to an existing pattern sequence, even when playing.
It’s also now possible to take music off the grid by delaying notes on a step from one to five ticks (each step is divided up into six ticks). It’s also possible to use Synth Micro-nudge to create new, more complex rhythms like triplets across the beat.
Download the Novation Circuit v1.7 system updater here.
SPL expands their Mastering Series hardware line with the PASSEQ.
The behemoth PASSEQ joins SPL’s Mastering Series line of processors, offering a whopping 72 filters and the ability to address frequencies up to 35kHz.
The newly-updated PASSEQ passive mastering equalizer complements SPL’s highly-acclaimed range of 120V audio rail Mastering Series processors. The new PASSEQ offers the flavor and genuine sound of passive inductive coil filter equalization.
Each channel of the PASSEQ offers 72 passive filters—all built with high-grade, single core coils. Compared to its predecessor, the new PASSEQ sports an extended high frequency EQ range to 35kHz, making it ideally suited for “ultra high frequency” processing, and the mid frequency cut now starts much lower at 200Hz, compared to its predecessor at 1kHz.
Other new features include a +/-10dB output gain control for precise calibration, and the Auto Bypass function with interval control that is also featured on SPL’s IRON mastering compressor and the PQ mastering equalizer.
The SPL PASSEQ is priced at $5,999.
Roland unveils the Aerophone GO digital wind instrument and companion apps.
Roland’s imaginative Aerophone GO brings to wind players the ability to practice silently—and with a wealth of sounds accessible both onboard and via apps for your smartphone.
Aerophone GO is a unique and affordable digital wind instrument that’s simple to operate and fun to play. Featuring traditional sax fingering, a variety of onboard instrument sounds, headphones monitoring for quiet practice, and more, Aerophone GO is ideal for saxophonists and other wind players of all experience levels.
Aerophone GO features onboard Bluetooth, providing access to extended functionality via the free Aerophone GO Plus and Aerophone GO Ensemble apps. The lightweight instrument runs on batteries for easy mobility, and features 11 high-quality onboard tones that include soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone sax variations—plus flute, clarinet, violin, synth lead, and more. And by connecting to the Aerophone GO Plus app, many more sounds are available to play.
Pricing for Aerophone GO is not yet available.
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