NOVATION LAUNCH CONTROL 3
Novation’s Launch Control 3 is a compact MIDI control surface designed for hands-on control of DAWs, plugins and hardware setups. The controller features 16 endless rotary encoders, eight assignable buttons, an OLED display, USB-C connec- tivity and five-pin MIDI I/O for integration with studio and live-performance gear. Launch Control 3 supports deep
integration with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase and Bitwig, while also letting users create up to seven custom control layouts through Novation Components. The unit also includes bundled software, such as Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE and more . {novationmusic.com}
FOCUSRITE
ISA C8X Focusrite has introduced the ISA C8X, the first audio interface in its ISA range, combining classic ISA pre- amp design with modern recording workflow features in a 26-in, 28-out USB-C interface. The 2U rackmount unit includes two ISA transformer-based preamps with up to 79dB of gain, Console and 430 Air analog modes, six additional low-noise mic preamps, and full remote control through Focusrite Control 2 software. The ISA C8X also features 24-bit/192kHz conversion, up to 125dB dynamic range, extensive analog and digital I/O, and monitoring support up to 7.1.4 surround formats. The interface ships with Fo- cusrite’s Hitmaker Expansion software bundle. {focusrite.com}
AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPC LIVE III RETRO
Akai Professional announced the MPC Live III Retro, a standalone music production center that combines the full functionality of the MPC Live III with a vintage-inspired design based on the origi- nal MPC units from the late 1980s. The unit features a Gen 2 8-core processor, 8GB of RAM, MPC3 OS, and support for up to 32 plug-in instances, 16 audio tracks, and advanced produc- tion tools including Clip Matrix and Pro Stems Separation. MPC Live III Retro also includes MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology for enhanced performance control. Designed for portable standalone production, it features built-in studio monitors, an onboard mi- crophone and a rechargeable battery with up to four hours of use . {akaipro.com}
SHURE KSM CONDENSER MICROPHONE ADDITIONS
Shure has added three new condenser microphones: the KSM32C, KSM40C and KSM44MP. The updated KSM line is designed for studio recording applications and features upgraded cir- cuitry, low self-noise, and redesigned capsules for vocals, instruments, and ensemble recording. The KSM32C focuses on balanced, transparent sound, the KSM40C emphasizes detailed audio with stron- ger low-end response, and the KSM44MP adds selectable polar patterns for greater recording flexibility. All three microphones feature updated all-metal designs and include premium studio accessories. {shure.com}
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