New Gear Alert, Post NAMM Edition: Waves CLA MixHub, Dynaudio Core Monitors, PreSonus Studio Series Interfaces & More

Another year of NAMM has come and gone, and there’s plenty of new gear to talk about. See below for a handful of notable new releases from some of the industry’s leading manufacturers.

Waves Audio introduces the CLA MixHub plugin.

The CLA MixHub is an innovative channel strip that aims to maximize the efficiency of your workflow while providing easy access to the classic CLA sound.

The CLA MixHub plugin was developed together with GRAMMY winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge. The first plugin of its kind, CLA MixHub captures the smooth console workflow and rich analog sound of Chris Lord-Alge’s mixes. Mix up to 64 tracks—all from the same plugin window—using channel strips modeled from CLA’s personal console.

Once CLA MixHub is inserted on the channels in your mix, you can assign your tracks to buckets and begin making adjustments on the fly—mixing dynamics, EQ, saturation, and more at a free-flowing pace without needing to switch plugin windows in your DAW.

While mixing, you can flip between two plugin view modes: Bucket view, with control of up to eight channels at a time, or Channel view, focusing on a single channel’s processing chain. Each channel consists of 5 sections: Input, dynamics, EQ, output, and an insert point. Each processing module can be expanded to reveal additional functionality.

Check out an introductory video of CLA MixHub here, and a tutorial video here.

The CLA MixHub plugin is on sale now for $69 ($199 reg.), and is included in the Waves Mercury, SD7 Pro Show and Pro Show bundles.

Dynaudio introduces Core: a new range of high-end studio reference monitors.

With a design emphasis on flexibility of positioning and extreme accuracy, Dynaudio introduces the Core 59 and Core 7 monitors.

Core is Dynaudio’s latest line of high-end professional reference speakers. The series comprises a three-way monitor, Core 59, and a two-way monitor, Core 7.

Both Core 7 and Core 59 have digital inputs (AES3) and support up to 24-bit/192 kHz signals, and the internal DSP operates at the same high level when using the analog inputs. The series is also designed for extremely flexible positioning. Depending on the studio environment, monitors might need to be placed sideways or upside down, which might mean less-than-perfect contact with the surface area. Core solves this issue with four indentations on each side and a set of Dynaudio-developed pads to fit them.

In addition, the three-way Core 59 features a rotation flex system—the Orbit—which has been adapted from Dynaudio’s renowned AIR series. It lets users rotate the plate that holds the mid/woofer and tweeter to suit either vertical or horizontal positioning. The Orbit has been improved significantly since the original, with developments including an acoustically optimized back chamber.

The Core range couples extreme accuracy with astonishing consistency. When measured precisely, all Core speakers are tuned to match perfectly within a very narrow 0.2 dB tolerance.

The Core range is scheduled to ship in Q2 2019, with Core 7 priced at $2,000 and Core 59 priced at $3,000.

PreSonus introduces Studio Series USB-C audio interfaces.

PreSonus updates their renowned Studio Series interfaces with a brand new line of USB-C based models, offering 5 different models suitable for any application.

PreSonus has unveiled their Studio Series USB-C 24-bit, 192 kHz audio interfaces, with 5 models: the Studio 24c, Studio 26c, Studio 68c, Studio 1810c, and Studio 1824c.

These complete, all-in-one recording solutions update and replace PreSonus’ first-generation Studio Series and feature a USB-C connector. All but the Studio 24c include DC-coupled outputs for sending control voltages, and all 5 models offer MIDI I/O. USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables are provided for compatibility with most computers.

Studio Series USB-C audio interfaces come with PreSonus’ Studio One Artist music production software for macOS and Windows. Studio One integrates tightly with PreSonus interfaces, configuring automatically—no need to map inputs and outputs. You also get the Studio Magic Plugin Suite, a carefully selected plugin collection from the leading names in virtual instruments and effects.

PreSonus Studio Series USB-C audio interfaces are available immediately at PreSonus dealers; street prices are: Studio 24c $149.95, Studio 26c $199, Studio 68c $299, Studio 1810c $399.95, and Studio 1824c $499.95.

Introducing the Apogee HypeMiC.

Capture mix-ready sounds at the source with Apogee HypeMiC, offering onboard compression and the ability to interface easily with your iOS device, Mac or PC.

HypeMiC is Apogee’s next-generation studio-quality USB condenser microphone with built-in analog compressor. HypeMiC’s unique and easy-to-use compression mode brings recording studio magic to vocals, voice-overs, acoustic instruments, percussion, and podcasts—and anything else you record.

The compression feature makes pro recording fast and easy, reducing the need for extensive processing and mixing after you record. HypeMiC also features the same great sound quality and headphone output features found in Apogee’s MiC+. And with HypeMiC you get accessory upgrades like a premium desktop stand, custom pop filter, and carrying case, as well as all the cables you need to connect HypeMiC to your iOS device, Mac or PC.

HypeMiC is available now, priced at $349.

Eventide introduces the Rose stomp box effects pedal.

Eventide’s Rose pedal features 5 different modulation sources and a fully analog dry signal path, offering unparalleled levels of precision in this unique delay unit.

Rose sounds and behaves differently than all other stomp box pedals currently on the market; rather than effects running on a DSP chip, Rose is a simple, pristine, super-modulated digital delay line (DDL) combined with all-analog circuitry—bred for mixing, filtering, and feedback.

This novel design allows Rose to deliver sounds that both awe and inspire. Rose offers tones that range from lush to experimental, allowing you to create a wide spectrum of unprecedented tones for the stage and in the studio.

Check out an introductory video to Rose here.

Eventide’s Rose pedal is now available for pre-order from authorized dealers or directly from Eventide, priced at $349.

Presenting Soundmarker.

Soundmarker, in partnership with Leapwing audio, presents a brand new way for music makers to share files, notes, and collaborate online.

Soundmarker is excited to announce the launch of their newly-developed online tool to share audio, stream, and communicate during the process of creating music. The official launch of Soundmarker took place in Los Angeles during NAMM 2019.

The new startup is based in The Netherlands and has partnered with bespoke audio plugin company Leapwing Audio. Founded by audio engineers, the collective came to develop the service after observing frequently occurring yet unnecessary complications in the sharing and communicating process that comes with creating music. Their main goal is to simplify online music collaboration.

Soundmarker offers novel features all combined in one aesthetically pleasing and easy to use online interface. These include easy-access online streaming, section or second specific commenting in tracks, and targeted comment search, without login.

Soundmarker will also provide the possibility to showcase beautifully designed music-related advertisements on their platform, visible to music industry professionals and artists while they work. The possibilities are simple, easy to use, but vast and project-changing—try it out for yourself here.

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