Modus VR Introduces Updates to Virtual Reality Home-Theater Design Platform
Modus VR, developers of the world’s first virtual reality design software solution for residential systems integrators and installers, announced a series of upgrades to its platform. The introduction follows the company’s successful formal debut at CEDIA 2018. Leveraging the latest in VR technology, Modus VR lets clients experience their theater and media rooms before construction ever begins. The updated solution now includes the ability create non-rectangular rooms using the 2D Floor Plan Editor.
Celemony Bundles Melodyne 4 essential with iZotope Nectar 3
Celemony Software GmbH, the German pioneer in musical, note-based editing of audio, creators of Melodyne software and patented DNA Direct Note Access technology, confirmed an agreement with iZotope to bundle its Melodyne 4 essential tools with iZotope's Nectar 3. With its musical editing possibilities, Melodyne is the ideal companion to Nectar 3, a sophisticated set of tools designed for vocal production, allowing to perfectly shape the intonation, timing, sound, and dynamics of vocals.
HiBy Introduces MQA to its R3 Tidal Portable Music Player
With the iPod and all the clone mp3 players now long gone and forgotten, music enthusiasts already deeply committed to music streaming services are looking again for ways to enjoy higher-quality and high-resolution audio options when out of home and on the move. Manufacturers like HiBy are responding with dedicated and affordable streaming music players like the R3, promoted as the smallest and lightest Tidal's Online Music Library Player. And now HiBy also confirmed MQA playback support for the R3.
Sonarworks Introduces Reference 4 Software Updates with 60 New Headphone Profiles and Increased DAW Support
Sonarworks, the European company behind the Reference studio calibration software, announced a significant update to its software. Key updates in the latest 4.1.7 version include a 32-bit plugin in addition to the existing 64-bit one, enabling users with older DAW platforms to take advantage of Reference’s robust measurement and calibration capabilities. The update also introduces new headphone models by Audio-Technica, Pioneer, Sennheiser and more.
Cadence Introduces Tensilica HiFi 5 DSP Optimized for AI Speech and Audio Processing
Cadence Design Systems announced the Cadence Tensilica HiFi 5 DSP for audio and voice, the company's first IP core optimized for high-performance far-field processing and artificial intelligence (AI)-based speech recognition processing. This fifth-generation HiFi DSP offers 2X audio processing and 4X neural network (NN) processing improvements versus the HiFi 4 DSP, making it ideal for voice-controlled user interfaces in digital home assistants and automotive infotainment.
KEF Introduces LSX Fully Stereo Wireless Music System
Approaching the wireless speaker market while leveraging the technologies and qualities for which a high-end brand is known is not easy, and differentiating a product in a crowded space is even harder. British loudspeaker pioneer KEF now announced the LSX, a compact two-speaker wireless music system with all the convenience and connectivity of the connected world, but with the emotion and detail of true high-resolution stereo. LSX is fully wireless both from source and between the speakers and will feature AirPlay 2 for multi-room streaming from Apple devices in January 2019.
Jaybird Announces Industry-Leading 14-Hour Battery Tarah Pro Wireless Sport Bluetooth 5 Headphones
Jaybird announced its latest Tarah Pro Wireless Sport Headphones, now featuring industry leading 14 hours of battery life in a Bluetooth 5, extremely durable, fully weatherproof and compact wireless design. Equipped with unique features geared towards athletes, the new Jaybird sports model provides a secure custom-fit and uncompromising sound, with new Personalized EQ functionality through the Jaybird app. Tarah Pro is also the first in Jaybird’s new Pro Series wireless sport headphones for endurance athletes.
Focal Introduces Utopia M High-End Car Audio Series
Focal unveiled Utopia M, the latest in high-end reference car audio from the French brand. In 2005, the Utopia Be line was developed using Focal’s best high-fidelity loudspeakers, revolutionizing the brand’s Car Audio line. Now, Focal introduces the evolution of that legacy, a new high-end reference: The Utopia M line, which include five completely new drivers and a new 2-way passive kit.
Avantone Pro Announces Classically-Designed Class A/B CLA-200 Amplifier
Having recently made (sound) waves with its passive CLA-10 studio monitors, effectively bringing ‘back’ to market an iconic studio reference monitoring mainstay, affordable high-quality audio products producer Avantone Pro now announced availability of its complimentary CLA-200 Studio Reference Amplifier — a classically-designed Class A/B amplifier, also developed in close collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge, to whom it not only owes its ‘initials’ but also its very existence.
CEntrance Announces MixerFace R4R with Built-in SD Card Recorder
CEntrance announced the launch of MixerFace R4R, a new version of the acclaimed mobile recording interface that now comes with a built-in audio recorder. The new model retains all the features of its parent MixerFace R4, released in July 2018, but adds a built-in, "one-button record," stereo micro-SD card recorder for added in-the-field flexibility and extra recording redundancy. The new model is now shipping worldwide and costs $449.99 USD.