All items tagged with musicians (308)
Campfire Audio Unveils New Generation IEMs for Musicians and Creators
June 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Campfire Audio Unveils New Generation IEMs for Musicians and Creators

Campfire Audio, the Portland, Oregon-based audio brand that started by selling upgraded cables for in-ears, later evolved into sophisticated IEMs and has been very highly regarded in music enthusiast circles ever since, is now launching its first set of IEMs directly targeted at performers, music creators, engineers and home studio professionals. There's a big difference though. These are the most affordable Campfire IEMs, using new shell materials in order to reduce cost without compromising on the drivers.
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Turtle Beach's Neat Microphones Confirms Launch of King Bee II XLR Microphone
June 18, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Turtle Beach's Neat Microphones Confirms Launch of King Bee II XLR Microphone

Buzz Buzz... Neat Microphones’ confirmed that the Neat King Bee II XLR microphone will launch in Summer 2021 with an MSRP of $169.99, and includes the Beekeeper Shockmount and Honeycomb Pop Filter for high-quality recordings. This will be the first product shipping from Neat Microphones since the microphone brand was acquired by Turtle Beach Corporation. The fact that it ships an analog XLR microphone bodes well for the future of the ill-fated brand.
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New Radial JX42V2 Amp and JX44V2 Guitar and Amp Switchers with Jensen Transformers Now Shipping
May 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

New Radial JX42V2 Amp and JX44V2 Guitar and Amp Switchers with Jensen Transformers Now Shipping

Radial Engineering is now shipping its two newest professional products, the JX42 V2 and JX44 V2 Guitar and Amp Switchers and Signal Managers. Designed with input from some of the industry’s busiest touring professionals and roadies, both units now feature high-end Jensen transformers and expand Radial’s renowned line of professional switchers and signal managers.
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Izotope Launches Updated Spire Studio and Spire Recording Apps
March 31, 2021 by Joao Martins

Izotope Launches Updated Spire Studio and Spire Recording Apps

Still gathering momentum from the alliance with German music creation company Native Instruments, iZotope announced the launch of the Second Generation of Spire Studio, the company's first hardware product. Spire Studio is described as a smart recording device that connects into the cloud-based Spire ecosystem of recording, production, and collaboration tools. The Boston-based audio processing software company also recently updated the companion Spire free and Spire Pro mobile apps.
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Gearslutz Pro Audio Web Forum Changes Name to Gearspace
March 29, 2021 by Joao Martins

Gearslutz Pro Audio Web Forum Changes Name to Gearspace

The web forum formerly known as Gearslutz just unveiled its new name – Gearspace – repositioning the brand "to be more inclusive." The web forum is a popular community for home studio users all over the world, frequently a resource for quick checks by anyone involved in music production. Apart from the name change to Gearspace, the forum will continue to be an open platform for discussing and learning about audio recording gear and practices.
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iZotope and Native Instruments Form New Music and Audio Technology Group
March 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

iZotope and Native Instruments Form New Music and Audio Technology Group

iZotope, the Boston-based audio processing software experts, and Native Instruments, the German music creation company that just recently sold the majority of its shares to investment firm Francisco Partners, announced that they have teamed up to form a new technology group backed by Francisco Partners and EMH Partners. Both companies share a vision of shaping the future of music-making and audio production and believe this alliance opens up new creative possibilities for musicians, producers, and audio engineers.
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You Can DIY!: Revisiting The Remaking of a Champ
March 9, 2021 by Mark Driedger

You Can DIY!: Revisiting The Remaking of a Champ

In this article, Mark Driedger revisits “The Remaking of a Champ,” inspired by Kirk Elliott’s original article for Glass Audio (1992). The Fender Champ is considered “the” classic tube practice amplifier and it has been remade a few times over. Driedger created his own version, including a provision to easily try different output tubes. This article was originally published in audioXpress, January 2016.
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Sennheiser Launches IE 100 PRO and IE 100 PRO Wireless In-Ear Monitoring Solutions
March 8, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Launches IE 100 PRO and IE 100 PRO Wireless In-Ear Monitoring Solutions

Sennheiser continues to expand its portfolio of in-ear monitoring solutions, well aware of the increasing crossover between the musicians and live performance market and an increasing number of music enthusiasts who admire the qualities of top-grade monitor sound. With the latest IE 100 PRO Wireless combo, Sennheiser introduces its most affordable model in the range, featuring a swappable Bluetooth alternative to the cable, allowing to take the experience from the stage right onto the street.
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Ableton Live 11 Launches Worldwide With Expanded Music Manipulation Possibilities
February 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Ableton Live 11 Launches Worldwide With Expanded Music Manipulation Possibilities

German music software company Ableton announced the latest version of Live, the software for music creators and performers, that actually meets the needs of musicians, producers, and DJs. Ableton Live 11 includes new advanced music manipulation possibilities with audio and MIDI fusion, new devices for experimentation, features for live performance, chance tools and much more. More than any existing DAW, Live 11 enables free manipulation and stretching of whole songs or individual notes.
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MISCO Introduces ToneSpeak Guitar Speakers
February 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

MISCO Introduces ToneSpeak Guitar Speakers

Introducing a new brand from an American loudspeaker manufacturer is a reason for celebration. But better still when MISCO, the venerable St. Paul, MN-headquartered company announces a completely new line of guitar speakers under the name ToneSpeak. MISCO has been diversifying their business in the last few years with the acquisition of Oaktron and the introduction of their latest high-end driver brand, Bold North Audio. And ToneSpeak clearly reinforces the company's position.
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