New Gear Alert: API’s MC531 Monitor Controller, Maestro Pedals from Gibson, IR Loader from Nembrini & More
API unleashes the MC531 monitor controller.
The MC531 is the monitoring section of a large-format API console, ready to come home with you.
The MC531 offers a stand-alone version of the monitoring functionality built into the center section of API’s legendary analog consoles. Specifically designed to include fully-featured monitor control for DAW workflows, the MC531 can integrate seamlessly into any audio production environment where functionality, ease of use and an accurate reference of each audio source is required.
The MC531 features a Main and two Alternate stereo outputs, the latter having individual trims for speaker level matching. Programmable subwoofer integration allows you to link the Sub with the Main and/or either of the Alternate outputs. With a total of seven selectable stereo input sources (three analog line-level inputs, AES, USB, plus 3.5mm and Bluetooth), the MC531 can meet the monitoring needs of almost any studio setup. Two independent Headphone outputs and a built-in Talkback mic complement the feature set. Of course, the classic API 41-detent Control Room Knob is right at your fingertips.
The MC531 is priced at $2,495 and is now shipping. Like all API products, the MC531 features API’s industry-exclusive Five Year Warranty. For further details, click here.
Gibson announces the Maestro Original Collection of pedals.
Gibson breathes new life into their 60’s Maestro guitar pedals collection, revamped for 2022.
When Gibson brought Maestro into the world 60 years ago, no one could have predicted its trailblazing success. Now, after decades, Gibson has revived the brand for 2022 with the debut of the Maestro Original Collection line of effects pedals with five new pedals: the Fuzz-Tone FZ-M, Invader Distortion, Ranger Overdrive, Comet Chorus, and Discoverer Delay—all designed, voiced, and styled for the musician looking to shape a unique sound.
The Maestro Original Collection pays tribute in sound and style to the brand’s pioneering and much beloved classic models, while staying true to Maestro’s trailblazing spirit with modern features, expanded versatility, and advanced tone-tweaking capabilities.
The new Maestro pedals are available worldwide at authorized Gibson dealers; for more information, click here.
Nembrini Audio launches the IR Loader plugin.
Nembrini Audio offers a powerful solution for working with impulse responses with their new IR Loader plugin.
Nembrini Audio’s new IR Loader plugin allows guitarists to quickly and easily load their favourite IRs, giving them effortless access to their preferred sound. Upload as many as three cabinet impulse response files and use them in combination with Nembrini’s Power Amplifier modeled on an AB Push-Pull EL34 tube amplifier with three feedback modes. The plugin’s browser lets you view and explore your favorite IR files and load them simply and quickly.
Included in the IR Loader is a custom designed desk compressor, six band parametric equalizer and a bass enhancer. The compressor comes with a sidechain high-pass filter to help reduce low end reaction and give more transparent sounds.
Nembrini are offering a special introductory promo price of $29.99 ($79 reg.) until January 31st, 2022.
Meet Blue Cat’s Connector plugin.
Routing MIDI has never been more streamlined and flexible, thanks to Blue Cat’s new Connector plugin.
Blue Cat’s Connector is a new universal connection plugin that can be used to route audio and MIDI almost anywhere “in the box”. Also described as a “virtual cable for your virtual studio”, Connector can stream audio and MIDI in real time, between any locations that can load plugins, inside one or several applications, on one or several machines connected to a network.
The plugin offers total control over the streaming to achieve the lowest possible latencies (down to 0 samples, when used in a single application), and its built-in resampling and drift compensation algorithms take care of any potential synchronization issues between hosts for a very stable connection, even when no master clock is available.
A special introductory promo price of $39 (reg. $49) is available until February 20th, 2022.
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