NAMM 2016: Jambe Software Update

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Daniel Berkman jamming on Jambé during NAMM 2016. Jambé, a new versatile and expressive electronic percussion instrument was previewed last year at Winter NAMM, and in a series of sneak peaks for leading members of the Los Angeles music industry community. Jambé returns to NAMM in 2016 unveiling a vastly more powerful sound engine and an online store ready to take pre-orders.

teenage engineering: new line of pocket operators, the PO 20-series

 

teenage engineering and cheap monday release
three new pocket operators, the PO 20-series
last year the two swedish companies teenage
engineering and cheap monday started a
collaboration and launched a line of micro sized
synthesizers called pocket operators. this was a great
success and generated a lot of good noise.
(thank you!)

the idea of the collaboration between teenage
engineering and cheap monday was born in the
autumn of 2013. the engineers needed new,
protective, lab coats for the staff and instead of
buying generic ones teenage engineering’s creative
director, jesper kouthoofd, turned to his longtime
friend ann-sofie back asking cheap monday to design
a unique coat and additional garments for his team,z,
to kit them out in modern day work wear.
cheap monday took on the challenge but decided
that there was also more to explore in this fledgling
partnership; what began with the engineers need for
new lab wear grew into a project where a line of
innovative new portable synthesizers and matching
gear was born.

High Tech Meets Guitar Health: Introducing TaylorSense

 

 

ANAHEIM, Calif. - January 23, 2016 - At the Winter NAMM trade show, Taylor Guitars has announced the release of TaylorSense®, a revolutionary new technology that puts the health and vital signs of a Taylor Guitar directly into the owner's hands. The TaylorSense smart battery box, which replaces the 9-volt battery box in any acoustic Taylor guitar, houses sensors that monitor the condition of the guitar and communicates via low-energy Bluetooth® to the free Taylor Guitars iOS App. Shaped by the company's decades of guitar care experience, TaylorSense is calibrated to issue timely alerts and notifications to address some of the most common concerns guitar owners face: humidity and temperature extremes, potentially damaging impact, and their onboard pickup system's battery life.

Antelope Audio Celebrates a Decade of Digital Clocking Leadership with the Launch of New Isochrone OCX HD Crystal Clock

Anaheim, Calif., January 21, 2016 — In celebration of more than a decade of clocking leadership and the launch of its classic OCX crystal-based digital clock ten years ago, Antelope Audio [Hall A - Booth 6596] announces its latest crystal-based master clock: the Isochrone OCX HD. OCX HD, which packs Antelope's latest clocking innovation into a 1U rackspace, supports sample rate up to 768 kHz and features the company's best-in-class fourth generation Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management algorithm and oven-controlled crystal oscillator. The new OCX HD is a perfect 'foundational' clocking solution for mastering and recording studios, project studios, film-scoring, post-production studios and live sound installations. Occupying just a single rackspace, the new OCX HD features Antelope's most accurate oven-controlled crystal oscillator, while being very competitively priced as an 'all-in solution.'

"Accurate clocking technology is an essential ingredient of any meaningful digital audio content," commented Igor Levin, founder and CEO of Antelope Audio. "With the launch of OCX HD, we are bringing our very best crystal-based clocking solution to a broader base of production professionals — this represents a tremendous opportunity for anyone involved in music or film production to realize the same clarity and sonic imaging benefits that many of the top mastering houses around the world have relied on for years."

Sennheiser HD 25 – the classic pro headphone range streamlined

Anaheim, Calif., January 21, 2016 – Audio specialist Sennheiser has streamlined its classic HD 25 pro headphones portfolio to make product selection easier. “With seven variants to choose from, customers often asked ‘But which one is the HD 25?’", said Jannik Schentek, portfolio manager Live Performance & Music. From March, there will be one classic HD 25 with two sister models – the HD 25 LIGHT, with has slightly different features and accessories, and the HD 25 PLUS, which adds additional accessories to further enhance the classic. The new versions can be easily recognized by the compact Sennheiser logo on the earpieces, with the version and impedance information now provided on the headband.

HD 25

The classic HD 25 comes with its iconic split headband, 1.5m single-sided connection cable and a flip-away earcup for single-sided listening. Newly designed headband ends ensure that the earcups lock securely into place, while lightweight aluminum voice coils ensure an excellent transient response. With a frequency response of 16 to 22,000Hz, an impedance of 70 ohms and a maximum SPL of 120dB, the HD 25 lends itself to any monitoring task, whether broadcasting, live recording or in the DJ booth. The HD 25 comes complete with a screw-on jack adapter to 1/4” inch (6.3mm) for its straight steel cable.

Its sister model, the HD 25 LIGHT, is the entry-level version for demanding consumers and cost-sensitive pro users who are looking for a good pair of mixing and monitoring headphones. The HD 25 LIGHT features a simpler headband design and slightly different drivers but brings a well-defined bass and detailed treble to any monitoring task. The headphones have an impedance of 60 ohms, a maximum SPL of 114dB and a frequency response of 30 to 16,000Hz. The straight, dual-sided steel cable (3m) comes complete with a 3.5 to 6.3mm (1/8” to 1/4”) adapter.

HD 25 LIGHT

The HD 25 PLUS is identical in design to the HD 25 but spoils its users with extra accessories and two included cables. Users can choose between a coiled steel cable (length: 3m/1m) and a straight, 1.5m steel cable. The PLUS version also comes with a handy storage pouch and a second set of ear pads in a soft velour version.

“The HD 25 is a true classic that enjoys an excellent reputation in fields as diverse as outside broadcasting and DJ-ing,” said Jannik Schentek. “The new portfolio is now more clearly defined with each model clearly differentiated, and ensures that both pro users and consumers will get just the right pair of headphones for their preferred applications.”

Audio specialist Sennheiser is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones, microphones and wireless transmission systems. Based in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, Sennheiser operates its own production facilities in Germany, Ireland and the USA and is active in more than 50 countries. With 18 sales subsidiaries and long-established trading partners, the company supplies innovative products and cutting-edge audio solutions that are optimally tailored to its customers’ needs. Sennheiser is a family-owned company that was founded in 1945 and which today has 2,700 employees around the world that share a passion for audio technology. In 2014, the Sennheiser Group had sales totaling €635 million.
www.sennheiser.com

Cakewalk® Announces New SONAR Features for Spring 2016 and New Pricing Structure for "Rolling Updates" Membership Program at the 2016 NAMM Show

- Major SONAR overhaul for 2016 emphasizes broad range of features, new pricing structure -

 

Boston, MA, (January 21, 2016) - Cakewalk, dedicated to powerful and thoughtfully designed software for modern musicians, announces major new features for its award-winning SONAR recording software that refine the first-time user experience and streamline workflow for existing owners at the 2016 NAMM Show (Gibson Booth 300B (Level 3)). Furthermore, revamped renewal pricing offers exceptional value for existing SONAR Platinum users.

 

One year ago today, Cakewalk shook up the industry with the Rolling Upgrades program - a concept since adopted by Microsoft for Windows. Discarding version numbers and annual upgrades, Cakewalk has updated SONAR every month with new features, enhancements, fixes, exclusive content, and speed optimizations as soon as they were tested and ready for release. Like always, customers could still purchase a perpetual license, but received even more value thanks to Rolling Updates.

 

One year later, the results are in: over 350 fixes and enhancements, major proven speed optimizations, integrated features like vocal synchronization and drum replacement, modern tools like a Virtual Touch Controller, Universal Routing Technology including Patch Points (developed in response to community requests), new plug-ins like the Rapture Session virtual instrument, and exclusive content from industry experts like Craig Anderton.