New Gear Alert: Mic Bundles from Audio-Technica, Complex-1 Modular Synth for Reason, QCon Pro G2 Controller & More

Audio-Technica releases 4 drum mic bundles and exclusive vocal mic bundle.

Audio-Technica announces 4 new drum mic bundles and a vocal mic bundle, offering the best value to date on some of their most sought after designs.

4 new drum mic bundles from Audio-Technica provide a highly cost-effective solution for capturing drums, taking the guesswork out of drum mic buying. These drum packs are equally at home in project and commercial studios as well as live sound applications.

The PRO-DRUM4 and PRO-DRUM7 bundles are geared as starter packs, with the PRO-DRUM4 including a PRO 25ax Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone for kick, a PRO 63 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone for snare, and 2 of the new PRO 23 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone for toms, along with 2 drum mounts and a carrying case. The PRO-DRUM7 bundle includes a PRO 25ax, a PRO 63, 3 PRO 23s, and 2 AT2021 Cardioid Condenser Microphones for overhead/cymbals, along with 3 mounts and a carrying case.

The ATM-DRUM4 and ATM-DRUM7 bundles are geared toward pros and touring drummers. The ATM-DRUM4 includes 1 each of the ATM250 and ATM650 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphones for kick/snare, and 2 ATM450 Cardioid Condenser Microphones for overhead/cymbals, along with a carrying case. The ATM-DRUM7 bundle includes an ATM250, an ATM650, 3 ATM230 Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphones for toms and 2 ATM450s, along with 3 drum mounts and a carrying case.

The ATM510PK vocal mic bundle offers 3 ATM510 Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphones at a significant discount.

The PRO-DRUM4 bundle is priced at $249; the PRO-DRUM7 bundle is priced at $399; the ATM-DRUM4 bundle is priced at $499; the ATM-DRUM7 bundle is priced at $799; the ATM510PK vocal bundle is priced at $229.

Propellerhead releases the Complex-1 modular synth rack extension for reason.

Drawing influence from some of the most popular synth designs in history, Reason’s Complex-1 rack extension is sure to take your virtual modular synth game to the next level.

Whether you’re looking to add flavor to your next song, or if you’re dreaming of wires and wall-to-wall modules, Complex-1 has something for you. Influenced by several schools of modular synth aesthetics, Complex-1 brings the quirks, freedom, and sonic depth of modular synthesis to your Reason Rack.

Boasting a 4x oversampled synthesis engine, and a freely routable signal and modulation path, Complex-1 sounds totally unique. Load up any of the 150+ included patches to start your sonic exploration. Nothing can break, and there’s an undo button ready to come to your rescue if needed.

The selection of modules in Complex-1 brings a mix of modular synth ideologies to the Reason Rack. The Complex Oscillator, Low Pass Gates and Shaper modules build on the works of Don Buchla (or West Coast style), while the regular Oscillator and ladder design Filter module are derived more from the Bob Moog school of synth design. Combine them any way you like and craft your very own unique synth sounds.

The Complex-1 Modular Synthesizer is available for immediate download via the Propellerhead Store, priced at $99.

iCON Pro Audio announces availability of the QCon Pro G2 universal control surface.

Sporting 9 motorized faders and vast DAW compatibility, the iCON Pro Audio QCon Pro G2 is sure to integrate seamlessly into your setup and streamline your workflow.

The iCON Pro Audio QCon Pro G2 is an 8 channel universal control surface that is compatible with most major DAWs. Whether you’re tracking or mixing, the QCon Pro G2 provides intuitive tactile control over your session. Set your levels, fine tune your EQs and effects, record automation, punch in and out of recordings—all at the tip of your fingers.

The QCon Pro G2 sports 9 motorized faders, 8 multi-purpose push encoders, 78 buttons, a jog shuttle wheel, and 2 foot pedal connectors. 12-segment LED level meters are provided for each channel, and a large backlit LCD screen displays channel names and parameter values. A 12-segment LED display is also provided for SMPTE or MIDI beat clock.

The iCON Pro Audio QCon Pro G2 utilizes Mackie Control and HUI emulation to control your favorite digital audio workstation, and includes overlays for most popular DAWs, including Cubase/Nuendo, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Studio One, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Samplitude, Reaper, Bitwig, Reason, Sonar, and Audition. A User Defined mode is also included to create custom presets and MIDI mapping.

The iCON Pro Audio QCon Pro G2 is available now, priced at $549.99.

TK Audio releases the TK-lizer 2 EQ.

TK Audio implements key improvements to the original TK-lizer EQ in the new TK-lizer 2.

The TK-lizer 2 by TK Audio is a new and updated version of the original TK-lizer EQ. It has a fresh new look, and the HPF has been extended to 12 frequencies, making it even more useful—especially in M/S mode for “monoing” low end.

Key features of the TK-lizer 2 include (but are not limited to): a 3 band dual Baxandall EQ, M/S functionality, 12 HPF frequencies, stepped controls, electronically balanced inputs and outputs, and true bypass.

TK-lizer 2 is available immediately; for pricing, contact TK Audio here.

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