EDITORS CHOICE AWARDS AUDIO, RECORDING & DJ
AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPC XL
Akai Professional’s MPC XL is the brand’s flagship standalone music produc- tion tool. This studio centerpiece
delivers superior process- ing capabilities, expressive control and professional I/O connectivity, all without
requiring a computer. Designed to give beatmakers, producers and musicians complete creative freedom, MPC XL puts the power of a full studio right at their fingertips. The MPC XL features a Gen 2 eight-core processor with four times the processing power of previous MPCs and 16GB RAM, delivering lead- ing speed and performance that rivals computer-based systems. Seamlessly integrated with MPC3 OS as an all-in-one system, the MPC XL can load up to 32 plug-in instruments and 16 audio tracks simul- taneously, with support for up to 256 simultaneous voices. {akaipro.com}
AUSTRIAN AUDIO OC-B6 Austrian Audio’s OC-B6 is a large-diaphragm condenser bass drum microphone that combines a compact stage-ready form factor with virtually unlimited SPL handling and the new CKR6-B capsule. Engineered for precision and neutrality, it captures the pure, unprocessed character of the drum while giving engineers full control to shape tone through placement and signal processing. Rugged construction and a 220-degree swivel joint ensure flexible positioning and reliable performance in even the most demand- ing live environments . {austrian.audio}
RANE SYSTEM ONE
Rane’s System One is a motorized standalone DJ system and the first Rane product with on- board Engine DJ. This unit combines the trusted feel and control of 7.2-inch motorized alumi- num platters with advanced standalone technology, letting open-format DJs perform laptop- free while maintaining tactile precision. The System One’s OmniSource system architecture enables seamless mixing between USB drives, SD cards, music streaming services, and DJ soft- ware sources like Serato DJ and Algoriddim djay — all without interruption. {rane.com}
ALPHATHETA MUSIC AMERICAS RMX-IGNITE
LUTEFISH LUTEFISH STREAM
The RMX-IGNITE, the next-generation effector from AlphaTheta Music Ameri- cas, is designed to spark creativity. More than a decade after the launch of the RMX-1000, this completely renewed effector combines sound-shaping control with advanced effects to en- able new levels of live performance. Whether DJs are playing in a club, a live stream or video, they can easily make live remixes with the enhanced sampler section by adding groove and expression to samples with the new Groove Roll feature . {alphatheta.com}
Lutefish Stream has three new features added to its real-time online collaboration platform: Individual Mix, Link Posting with Preview and in-app audio trimming. Individual Mix lets users adjust each participant’s volume independently, while Link Posting supports shareable links with clickable previews for reference materials. The new Trim Audio Files feature enables users to edit the start and end points of recordings directly within the platform. These new features all let us- ers jam online with friends and collabora- tors with ultra-low latency. {lutefish.com}
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