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Peavey Revamps Solo P.A. Peavey Electronics has unveiled the new lithium ion battery-powered Solo porta- ble P.A. system. Weighing in at only 15 lbs., it boasts a potent 6.5-inch woofer, 2.5- by 3-inch tweeter array, modern features and a wide coverage pattern. With quick recharge and up to a 10 hour run time, the Solo is a practical, multi-functional solution for a number of applications. while musicians can take advantage of those same inputs, as well as the Solo’s built-in four-channel mixer to sing and perform instruments remotely. Further, Peavey’s Kosmos C feature enhances sonic clarity and brightens the overall mix. Those using the Solo to address a crowd don’t need to worry about “battling” with background music, as the unit’s channel priority feature allows announcements to automatically take priority, lowering the volume of music channels while the speaker is talking.
Akai, Native Instruments Collaborate During The 2025 NAMM Show, Akai Professional and Native Instruments announced a collaboration designed to redefine music creation and performance by merging Akai’s hardware innovation with Native Instruments’ software capabilities. “For over four decades, Akai Professional has set the standard for music production and performance tools, beginning with the revolutionary MPC series that transformed sampling and music creation,” said Jack O’Donnell, CEO of inMusic, parent compa- ny of Akai Professional. “This collaboration with Native Instruments marks a new era for our users, seamlessly integrating Akai’s hardware with their renowned software to deliver unmatched compatibility, creativi- ty, and inspiration for the next generation of artists and producers.” “This collaboration bridges two iconic brands to provide creators with a fully integrated ecosystem,” said Matt Dircks, Native Instruments’ CEO. With this collaboration, Akai’s hard- ware lineup now integrates seamlessly with Native Instruments’ creative platform, offering a full toolkit for users. i Akai Professional; Native Instruments (akaipro.com; native-instruments.com)
Featuring both Bluetooth stereo linking and a Bluetooth audio input, the Solo ele- vates any party, corporate function or other gathering. Two professional-grade XLR mic inputs and two 0.25-inch line inputs also make this unit ideal for public announce- ments, fitness classes, tour groups, mobile DJ gigs and small speaking engagements,
Peavey’s guitar input selection automati- cally adjusts the EQ and input type on the guitar channel to enhance the sound and
projection of the instrument. $ Peavey Electronics (peavey.com)
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