A collection of vintage and rare PCM sounds makes for 10 new free UNO Drum libraries!
A whole new sonic palette is available to explore with your UNO Drum! The Drum Anthology Libraries are a collection of vintage and rare drum machine PCM sounds that can be loaded in your UNO Drum, drastically changing the sound of your instrument. 10 new libraries contain different drum machines from different eras, grouped to create inspiring future classic sounds, available to download for free.
We recorded 40 vintage drum machines and added new elements on the 4-piece drum kits, to give even more flexibility and creativity to the sound. We carefully studied each piece of gear, capturing its most recognizable sounds, while adding new elements for even more flexibility and convenience. These are not 1:1 recreations; they’re our homage to the classics.
After learning each piece of gear in-depth, we divided them into 10 libraries of 4 drum machines each. From 60’s swing to ’80s hip-hop, ’90s house and beyond, these iconic machines have shaped the course of music history, and UNO Drum puts them at your fingertips. Comprised of homages to machines made from Roland, Korg, Panasonic, and many more, each chosen by era and style to give the whole soundset a cohesive feel.
These libraries can be installed in your UNO Drum via library updaters that can be found for free on the IK Multimedia website. Click here to access your User Area to download.
“IK has done it again, delivering a big sound and helping to redefine what we expect from compact monitors”
MusicTech‘s Andy Jones was hugely impressed with iLoud Micro Monitor when it was first launched, so he was very keen to test out the brand new iLoud MTM studio monitor speakers. His conclusions justify his anticipation, giving them MusicTech’s prestigious Choice Award together with a 9/10 overall score.
Here are some of his key comments:
“You get a lot in a very compact package including the wonders of digital self-calibration, where the monitors measure your room and adjust themselves to give you the best response for mixing – once just the domain of expensive monitors.”
“They are packed full of clever design tweaks and tech.”
“Each speaker instantly calibrates itself to attempt to deliver a response that compensates for your room. The process takes less than 30 seconds and you simply monitor the different colours on the LED as it does so. As to the results, well, they tie in quite nicely with my listening tests.”
“They are silky smooth with tight midsand a controlled and certainly not coloured bass.”
“This has been, for me, was one of the most interesting tests I have done. Small studio monitors have definitely come of age with IK and the MTMs will be a serious contender against speakers going right up in size and to over four figures in price.”
“Until recently, accuracy cost a fortune – but small speakers like these are starting to deliver better and better results.”
Andy’s final verdict was:
“So can these deliver the truth? Yes they can. The calibration software is your friend here so make sure you use it, because it opens up the speakers to deliver truer results. IK has done it again, delivering a big sound and helping to redefine what we expect from compact monitors.”
Key Plusses + Lovely sound + And a dramatic uplift after calibration + Well built and nicely compact + Lots of extras to shape the sound around the back
iLoud MTM receives 9/10 final score and MusicTech’s Choice Award
Building on the success of Console 1 was never going to be easy. But like you, we believe in ambitious dreams. To further improve the epic workflow advantages Console 1 brings, we had to ask, “where can we go next?” The answer was clear, and the result is here.
Improving feel and workflow, and making the best of hardware and software available in one place, Console 1 Fader allows you to raise the sound quality bar to new heights. Mixing a masterpiece isn’t easy, but with Console 1 Fader there’s no limit to what you can do. Now’s the time.
Premium feel and feedback
Ten touch-sensitive 100 mm Alps motorized faders give premium professional feel and feedback, while the weighty powder-coated steel chassis means durability and substance in a sleek Scandinavian design.
Analog sound
Fader includes two console emulations (Tube and Discrete). Way more than a simple controller, Fader enriches the sound of your tracks in the same ways as a true analog console.
New levels of control
Riding faders is muscle memory for many mix engineers. For those of us who play the desk like an instrument, Console 1 Fader gives quick and intuitive control over volume, saturation, filtering, and much more.
A modern mixing system
The Console 1 mixing ecosystem is so much more than a simple DAW/plug-in controller. It’s an efficient, elegant, and amazing-sounding modern mixing solution, combining hardware and software to give you the best of both worlds: the versatility, affordability, and usability of in-the-box mixing, alongside the workflow, feel, and focus dedicated hardware can bring.
Console 1 Fader can be used alone, or in combination with the original Console 1 channel strip controller for a tight ‘complete desk’ experience. You can even use multiple Console 1 Fader units to build the ideal workflow for your specific studio.
Many ways to mix a masterpiece
There are many ways to mix a masterpiece, but riding faders is a matter of muscle memory for a lot of us. And for good reason – reaching out and grabbing five or ten different sounds or groups at once, and quickly adjusting, listening, adjusting, listening, balancing… it’s a full-body discipline, and software alone can’t come close.
Tapping into the same purpose-designed software environment as the original Console 1 channel strip controller, Fader brings new levels of control over the wider world of your mix. You can ride up to ten channels at once, working volume, high-and-low-cut filter values, drive and drive character (modeled desk saturation), and more. Then page up for ten more channels. And ten more, until you have easy access to your whole mix, even when tracks number into the hundreds.
Expandable with world-class sounds
Because all the audio signal processing happens in our award-winning component-modeled software, you can switch out the ‘circuitry’ of your console instantaneously for a different desk sound across your whole project, or even channel by channel.
In addition to the two analog console sounds Fader ships with, you can purchase any of our Console 1 channel strips and use those classic desk sounds with Fader.
In short
A 10-fader approach to Console 1, our hybrid hardware/software mixing ecosystem
High quality hardware, designed and built for both feel and function
Take fast and intuitive control of volume, saturation, filtering, and more
Two awesome-sounding component-modeled console emulations included
Expand your sonic options with Console 1 expansion channel strips (sold separately)
‘Layer Mode’ allows you to organise and affect your mix in powerful new ways
Spatializer tool offers fast per-channel control of stereo width
Works with all major DAWs straight out of the box – no MIDI-mapping required
Use alone, or in combination with the original Console 1 channel strip controller
New pocket-sized mics and mobile interface provide crystal clear audio for recording video, live-streaming and more.
Calling all content creators! We have great news for you. IK Multimedia is proud to announce the next generation of iRig products. Introducing the iRig Mic Cast 2, iRig Mic Cast HD, iRig Mic Video, and iRig Stream.
These mobile-friendly devices are designed to be easy-to-use solutions for capturing high-quality audio wherever you go. Broadcasters, podcasters, vloggers, musicians, travelers, social media influencers, this is for you!
Weighing in at just a few ounces, the iRig Mic Cast 2 is an affordable, ultra-compact, travel-friendly solution for crisp, clear voice recordings for YouTube videos, Instagram, live streams, and more! It’s featherweight mic mounts securely onto an iPad or smartphone. Its innovative magnetic design lets users snap it into place on their device in seconds (even with a case). iRig Mic Cast 2 works in both portrait and landscape orientation on phones and tablets with the included breakout cable.
iRig Mic Cast HD offers all the core features of iRig Mic Cast 2 along with enhancements for professional use. It adds gold-sputtered capsules for superior sound, a 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, and 24-bit, 96 kHz converters for crystal clear audio via Lightning, Micro-USB and USB-C cables, all included.
To ensure the highest-quality recording in any situation, iRig Mic Cast HD offers adjustable sensitivity, making it even easier to use in a wide range of settings. For monitoring, iRig Mic Cast HD offers a headphone out with selectable direct or processed sound to ensure compatibility with the widest range of apps, as well as a multi-color LED for visual indication of the signal strength, eliminating worries about losing a take due to poor audio levels.
iRig Mic Video is a shotgun-style mic, offering professional-quality audio capture and production features that are suitable for a wide array of video shoots. iRig Mic Video includes the same convenient magnetic mount as iRig Mic Cast HD, plus a hot shoe adaptor for mounting to DSRLs. With the included Lightning, Micro-USB, USB-C and DSLR cables, users can switch between a serious studio setup and an ultra-mobile outdoor rig at a moment’s notice.
iRig Mic Video works with any app that records audio and also offers a 10 db pre-amplifier to boost the signal for use with DSLR camera audio circuits. For a more secure grip and stable on-the-go shots, the iRig Mic Video Kit comes complete with the mic plus IK’s iKlip Grip Pro multifunction stand, that transforms from handgrip to monopod to tripod in seconds.
iRig Stream is an innovative stereo audio interface designed for musicians, podcasters and other creators looking to record or stream high-quality audio with their mobile device. Two line-level RCAs offer quick connection to mixers, keyboards and outboard gear, and the included Lightning, USB-C and USB-A cables can connect to the latest smartphones, tablets and laptops.
A Stereo/Mono switch ensures compatibility with the widest range of apps, including mono-only apps like Instagram, and a loopback feature to let you playback music on your device at the same time you stream.
All products are available for pre-order now from Sound And Music and will ship in early November.
Powerful kit and pattern control for Mac/PC and iOS.
We’ve heard your requests! Our team has been working diligently to create the ultimate tool to expand upon the features of your UNO Drum and it is finally here. Introducing the UNO Drum Editor – Instantly change any parameter on the UNO Drum, from adjusting sounds to creating patterns, for complete control of your instrument right from your computer, or iPad. Discover a whole new world of control as you work hand in hand with your UNO Drum and its brand new Editor.
UNO Drum Editor makes it easier than ever to manage kits and patterns on UNO Drum itself. Load presets locally or from the hardware unit, edit and save on your device, or store back on UNO Drum to unplug and go. The UNO Drum instantly responds to parameter changes in the Editor, and similarly, the Editor tracks changes made on the hardware, for a seamless workflow.
Gain quick access to all of your settings in an easy and organized package. The Global Settings menu lets you map MIDI routings, channels, behavior and more.
Now you can also play and program UNO Drum just like a virtual instrument with total recall, working both inside of your DAW and as a standalone plug-in. You can even use UNO DRUM as both a MIDI interface and MIDI controller!
With a whole new world of features unlocked free for all UNO Drum users, you have to check out whats in store. Click here to download and learn more about the UNO Drum Editor.
Please make sure you’ve also updated UNO Drum’s firmware to the new version 1.0.2 as it is required to use UNO Drum Editor.
“MTM monitors provide plenty of power and deliver a very pleasing and balanced sound.”
The September issue of Recording Magazine has a two-page review featuring our iLoud MTM studio monitors. Explaining each feature in detail, Recording Magazine covers the meaning of the term MTM (midrange-tweeter-midrange), IK’s built-in DSP technology, built-in room calibration with the ARC System, and so much more. Here are some takes from the review below.
“Even before they were burned in, I was impressed by the enveloping character of the sound that filled the room. After the burn-in, the imaging far exceeded my expectations and the low end was full but not overbearing.”
“On rock, jazz and hip-hop, the kick drum and bass guitar consistently sounded pronounced without being too boomy or muddy.”
“The top end feels smooth and detailed without being too bright.”
The imaging is top notch for its class, and they definitely perform well above their price point.
“These are a great size for home and project studios, and a nice compliment to bigger rooms with multiple sets of monitors. MTM monitors provide plenty of power and deliver a very pleasing and balanced sound.”
iLoud MTM studio monitors will change the way you perceive your music. Made for today’s musician, the iLoud MTM‘s are made to fit perfectly into any studio setting, from home, to project, to professional!
Not only can you get AXE I/O, the premium audio interface with advanced guitar tone shaping, the ultimate floor tone rig iRig Stomp I/O with its foot control and audio interface capabilities, or iRig Pro I/O ultra-compact professional audio/MIDI interface for all your gear—you’ll gain access to maximum tone with over 300 pieces of gear in AmpliTube MAX!
If you’re after a total music production system in a controller, grab iRig Keys I/O 25 or iRig Keys I/O 49 and get the acclaimed “go to” workstation SampleTank 4 MAX with hundreds of gigabytes of all the sounds you’ll need for your music production needs. The iRig Keys I/O series evolves the concept of traditional controllers with integrated 25 or 49 full sized keys together with a fully-fledged audio interface featuring 24-bit audio up to 96kHz sampling rate, balanced stereo and headphone outputs, plus a combo input jack for line, instrument or mic input (with Phantom power.)
Note that qualifying product must remain registered in your IK account to retain eligibility. No substitutions for qualifying products nor the free software titles. Free promotional software titles cannot be sold/transferred. They reside in your account separate from the original purchase and would not be transferred if original qualifying item is sold.
“Very versatile monitors for home, project, and commercial studios.”
Sweetwater, the largest online retailer of musical instruments and pro audio equipment in the United States, recently featured iLoud MTM on their popular overview series on YouTube. Touching on every feature from the built-in DSP-control, phase coherent sound, extended low end, built-in ARC calibration, and more, Mitch Gallagher explains why iLoud MTM is the perfect addition to every studio. He concludes by saying they are “very versatile monitors for home, project, and commercial studios”. Watch the full overview below.
Click here to learn more about iLoud MTM and get yours today.
Edward Bocanegra shows off finger drumming with UNO Drum
Watch as talented musician Edward Bocanegra shows off finger drumming on UNO Drum, IK’s new analog/PCM drum machine, in this new video. Edward jams along with our physically modeled bass virtual instrument MODO BASS while he makes some great beats on the fly. Check out how responsive and playable UNO Drum’s touch-sensitive pads and dual velocity zones are, to see how you can use this on-stage to create amazing grooves.
Watch the video below:
Get your fingers ready and pick up UNO Drum so you can start making some great beats!
