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February 20, 2023

ToneNET

AI Machine Modeled Tone Model cloud and sharing community

IK’s online tone-sharing and social platform ToneNET now includes a dedicated TONEX section for browsing, downloading and sharing TONEX Tone Models and presets. You can demo and download TONEX Tone Models from ToneNET right inside your TONEX software or app. Plus new Tone Models from IK and the TONEX community are continuously posted and available in real time, for a limitless, growing repository of the best tones.

Whether you’re using TONEX standalone, plug-in or app, you can connect instantly to ToneNET and explore the latest Tone Models without breaking your creative workflow.

Dreams do come true

Get access to thousands of sought-after and one-of-a-kind amps, combos, cabs and pedals. Build your dream rig and find gear you thought you would never play. ToneNET makes your gear dreams come true.

ToneNET/TONEX web browser

You can also use a regular online browser to surf thousands of Tone Models and select ones to try by liking them, which automatically show up for instant download in your TONEX software and TONEX App. Discover and hear new tones from any browser. ToneNET makes it easy to stay inspired and feed your creativity anytime.

How to get started

To join ToneNET you just need an IK account. You don’t need TONEX software to create a profile or to connect with others on ToneNET. However, you will need TONEX for Mac/PC or TONEX App to download and upload Tone Models and presets.

To create your brand new ToneNET profile, simply follow the wizard steps by clicking the button below. SIGN-UP

January 30, 2023

Nektar Technologies

Panorama-Studio 1

The Studio One Update is for Panorama P1 desktop controller, P4 and P6 keyboards, and the T4 and T6 keyboards.

This update extends the capabilities of the already powerful Nektar DAW integration for Studio One, with expanded and easier parameter mapping at the centre:

8 map pages (instead of 1) per plugin.
Pages instantly selectable using the 8 fader buttons.
New Quick-learn feature makes mapping a breeze. Check out the video.
Control insert plugins through the macros page – Quick learn supported.
All Studio One instruments and effects pre-mapped.

Download the update from your Nektar account.

September 27, 2022

Softube

Console 1 and Logic

The revolutionary and award-winning Console 1 Mixing System from Softube seamlessly integrates with Apple Logic Pro. Now, producers using Logic can enhance their mixing workflow like never before.

In addition to the ability to control their favorite channel strips with Console 1, users can now select tracks, navigate quickly through their projects, and control the DAW volume, pan, sends, solo, and mute within Logic Pro from Console 1 Fader.

Console 1 Mixing System gives producers the power of Logic Pro with Softube-quality sound and workflow.

A NEW LEVEL OF INTEGRATION

Control everything from volume, pan, sends, solo, and mute to the shape, EQ, compressor, and drive. Console 1 Mixing System lets you harness the power of Logic Pro while maintaining Softube-quality sound.

Find out more – https://www.softube.com/console-1-logic-pro

August 17, 2022

sE Electronics

All Rock, but no Roll!

sE’s New V7 SWITCH

Built with the same game-changing benefits as the V7 dynamic microphone – more gain before feedback, exceptional off-axis rejection, a beveled edge that keeps the V7 right by your side, ‘and a recessed lockable on / off switch’ – meet the V7 SWITCH.

Great for talkback, live performance, rehearsal, karaoke, spoken word, or instruments.

Vast amounts of gain before feedback

Captures your voice in the most natural way you’ve ever heard on stage from behind a console

Recessed lockable on / off switch

Silent click-free operation thanks to its proven reed element

All-metal housing and beveled spring grille

Specialised supercardioid aluminum voice coil

Patented integrated shockmount

COMING SOON TO A STORE NEAR YOU!

May 13, 2022

IK Multimedia

Pro Quattro I/O

Always be ready in the field!

Have you ever found yourself mid-session missing a key cable or connection? Or worrying before, during, or even after a shoot that your work could be compromised by technical issues?

iRig Pro Quattro I/O will put those concerns to rest forever. It’s a professional-grade 4-in / 2-out portable audio and MIDI interface packed with everything you need for pristine field recording, content creation, streaming, podcasting and performing. Handle anything life throws at you without breaking a sweat.

Professional mobile recording interface/mixer
For iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac/PC, standalone
24-bit, 96 kHz operation
4 x XLR / 1/4″ mic, guitar, line in with phantom power

2 x RCA, 3.5 mm line in
Built-in microphone
2 x balanced XLR outs
Headphone out with direct monitoring

Multitrack, stereo or mono operation
Standalone mixer mode
Built-in limiter & -12 dB safety mode
USB, 9VDC or battery power

Compact size, full stereo sound

The iRig Pro Quattro I/O will easily find a home in your camera bag or backpack. It comes with all you need to get started including a set of batteries, cables and camera stand adapter. Or choose the iRig Pro Quattro I/O Deluxe, which adds a pair of custom iRig XY mics for stunning stereo sound every time, without the bulk or expense of a larger mic setup. It also includes a windscreen, power supply unit and carrying case.

May 13, 2022

Nektar Technologies

Nektarine 2.5.2

‘available now’

Capable of hosting VST, VST3 and AU plugins, Nektarine can be run in any DAW or other MIDI music software product able to host AAX (Pro Tools), AU, VST or VST3 plugins. If you are using a compatible controller with pads, such as Aruba or the Panorama series, Nektarine now includes comprehensive drum creation capabilities with 4 new plugins: the DP1 Drum Player, K1 Kick Synth, S1 Snare Synth and T1 Tom Synth.

For Panorama T and P-Series, Aruba (Aura) and GXP users, Nektarine is designed to enable control of plugins from compatible Nektar hardware complete with parameter and patch browsing, as well as create drum beats with the new software add-ons.

There are many improvements in Nektarine 2.5 including a revised UI which displays all instrument and effect plugins in the Rack and adds a Browser pane to the right of any window.

Additional features and improvements include:

Master output control and meter.
Channel output meter added to all instrument and send channels
Mixer page showing instrument and send channels in a traditional mixer layout.
Revised Pads page for Aruba (Aura) users showing all 16 pads in one view.
DP1 Drum Player includes over 500 unique drum instruments and 40 kits
Pads swap, copy and paste features.
Drag and drop of content from the browser to plugin slots and pads.
Better regression map handling should ensure preservation of mapping as plugins are updated.
Audio folder mounting for audio browsing of libraries.
Plugin scan on startup option added.
Multi-threaded audio processing.
A ton of bug fixes.

Current users can download the latest version from their Nektartech account.

The new pad view and DP1 drum player

December 16, 2021

IK Multimedia

Rack and Roll

FREE MixBox for Mac/PC or iPad with select IK hardware from AUD $159.99

MixBox for Mac/PC or iPad is amazing with its 500-series style rack of effects and wealth of included presets. And now you can get either version for FREE!

Through January 31, 2022, grab any IK hardware from AUD $159.99,* register your purchase and then choose your version of MixBox (valued at up to AUD $469.99). Please see full instructions below.

There are over 70 qualifying IK hardware products to choose from including Interfaces, Keyboards,* Controllers, Microphones, Pedals & DI, iLoud Speakers and more.

Choose 2 qualifying products and get both versions of MixBox!
Or, shop for yourself AND someone else and spread the joy of making music with great hardware and software

Rack and Roll your way to the perfect desktop or mobile audio-production setup. Visit your favorite IK dealer or shop IK’s online store today. Promotion ends January 31 while supplies last.

* UNO Synth Pro and UNO Synth Pro desktop are excluded from this promotion.

How to get your copy of MixBox for Mac/PC:

Purchase any qualifying item from $159.99
Register your product serial** on the IK website or IK Product Manager
If you used the IK Product Manager to register, close this for now and proceed to the next step
Head to the Promotions section of your account
Use the Available button to the right of the Rack and Roll promo and follow the on-screen steps
Select MixBox for Mac/PC as your selection and click Confirm
Open the IK Product Manager and select Manage My Products
In the Software tab, click Install to the right of MixBox
Once installed, use the Authorize button to the right of MixBox
MixBox is now unlocked and ready to make music!

How to get your Upgrade to Full for MixBox CS for iPad:

Purchase any qualifying item from $159.99
Register your product serial** on the IK website or IK Product Manager
Head to the Promotions section of your account
Use the Available button to the right of the Rack and Roll promo and follow the on-screen steps
Select Upgrade to Full for MixBox CS as your selection and click Confirm
Download and open MixBox CS for iOS from the Apple App Store
Go to the Menu in the upper right-hand corner of the MixBox app
Select the Account page and log in with your IK Multimedia account
After logging in, insert your hardware serial and select Finish
Once registered, your Upgrade to Full is unlocked ready to make music!

** All hardware serials will be on a card inside the device’s packaging.

Note for iPad users

If you’ve already registered your MixBox CS for iPad app or registered your hardware inside the MixBox iOS app prior to selecting the Upgrade to Full as your promotional item, you can use the Finish button displayed in the Account tab after the app has been registered. This will unlock the Upgrade to Full.

Although IK strives to provide accurate product and pricing information, unintentional pricing or typographical errors may occur. IK reserves the right to correct, change or update information such as pricing, availability, and product descriptions, at any time without notice. Promotion through January 31, 2022.

December 15, 2021

Softube

Softube Console 1 Firmware update

Change log for 2.5.24 (Released on December 14th, 2021)

Console 1

Completely new design of the On-Screen Display!

Console 1 Fader

New Fader firmware with the following changes: Added another calibration run to increase the fader precision. This also mitigates an issue where certain faders could get “jittery”. DAW meter data is filtered to remove unnecessary noise.Added Load Drive functionality to Console 1 (Shift + Track selector 6).
Added the possibility to load a strip with filters-only by pressing Shift while loading a strip.
Making it possible to adjust Width control from Console 1 (Shift + Input Gain)On-Screen Display settings are now saved in a more controlled manner. Adding “save current position as default” option.
Track Colors now supported in DAW:s with DAW control support.
Temporary fader modes (Sends, Input Gain, High Cut and Low Cut) in Console 1 Fader can now become persistent by Shift-clicking them.
Fixed an issue which would cause the On-Screen Display to hang if you disabled all view modes.
Fixed an issue which would cause Console 1 Fader LED:s and On-Screen Display output meter to become stuck when going to Layer mode in Cubase Pro.
Changed Auto On to behave the same in Normal Mode and Layer Mode.
Adding font support for special characters (Cyrillic, Japanese, etc.).
Solved an issue in Console 1 Fader that could result in a crash of On-Screen Display while rearranging layers.
Fixed a rare issue causing the wrong controller type (Mk 1 vs. Mk 2) to be detected when Console 1 hardware is connected after the DAW has already started.
Fixed an issue preventing the Change Order logic for Console 1 Fader to not work properly.
Made it visible in the On-Screen Display which compressors and shape units that do not support External Sidechain. Requires updating of the units.
Decreased memory usage.
Fixed an issue where parameter values from DAW was not read back to Console 1 when in Group/All/Layer modes.
Changed how Volume and Input Gain scales in non-DAW Control mode.
Added knob modes (Accelerated, etc.) for DAW Control knobs.
Fixed an issue where gain values from DAW got rounded off.
Made DAW Control volume knobs (Volume, Send Levels) scale almost the same as C1 internal volume controls.
Fixed an issue causing the On-Screen Display to consume CPU even when it was closed.
Adding Show/Hide option to On-Screen Display application menu.
Fixed wrong initial value for Weiss Gambit Series Compressor Threshold.
Improved precision of Console 1 knobs in “Accelerated Smooth” (default) mode.
Added support for the following UAD plugins for Console 1:
UA 175
UA 176
SSL E Channel
Tube-Tech CL 1B mk II
Century Strip
Avalon VT-737
API 2500

June 11, 2021

Waves

Waves eMotion LV1 – The Chosen One, for Bethel Outreach Church!

In these pandemic times, when having a flexible, economical solution to deliver engaging experiences for pivoting events to the streaming space has never been more important, the Waves eMotion LV1 and SoundGrid ecosystem provides robust solutions without compromise.