IMPORTANT LAST MINUTE CHANGE
For reasons beyond our control at this time, it was necessary to change the date and location of the Indianapolis Digidesign show this week.
This is the new date and location:
THURSDAY OCT 10th
Marriott/North
3645 River Crossing PKY
Indianapolis IN 46240
room: “Miller”
It was originally scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday Oct 8th:
Omni Indianapolis North
8181 North Shadeland Ave
Indy, IN 46250
(317) 849-6668
Room 252
I apologize for any inconvenience to you or your clients, but for the few confirmations I received, it should take long to contact them with the updated information. Please make sure to make the correction with any future contacts you have with your customer. Thanks!
• Digidesign Pro Tools 6.0 Software
Digidesign showed a preview of things to come with Pro Tools 6.0 software for Mac OS X. Due to ship toward the end of December; version 6.0 has been “aquafied” for OSX, giving it an exceptionally streamlined look and feel. In addition to the OSX support, the new version had several cool feature refinements, including the DigiBase file management utility. DigiBase is similar to the Macintosh Finder or Windows’ Explorer enabling you to manage all of the files on your system no small task for large or small Pro Tools sessions. DigiBase allows you to view complete file information and display layouts can be customized to focus exclusively on the information you need. MIDI enhancements include full support for OS X’s Core MIDI Services, MIDI Time Stamping support, Groove Quantize, and more. Another new feature in 6.0 is dual processor support, which promises improvements to tasks such as screen redraws and RTAS plugin performance tremendously. Version 6 software for Windows is due to ship Q1 in 2003.
• Alesis ProLinear 720
The Alesis ProLinear 720 is a bi-amplified studio reference monitor with a twist. Sold as individual speakers to easily facilitate a surround sound setup, these self-powered monitors feature a built-in digital crossover with EQ and presets. This means that the 720 has DSP processing that allows them to emulate the character of other monitors or speakers by way of its digital EQ, enabling you to have several different monitor scenarios in one reference system. With the ProLinear 720 you can hear what your mix might sound like on a small radio, television, large PA, more expensive monitors or whatever you can imagine at the touch of a button that is conveniently located on the front panel of the monitor. You can also program the ProLinear 720s with your computer via RS-232 connection and included PC software.
• Alesis MultiMix Series mixers
Alesis also showed their new MultiMix series small format mixers. The MultiMix comes in three sizes, the 6FX, the 8FX and the 12FX. All three mixers feature a compact design, 3-band EQ and 99 high quality, 24-bit Alesis digital effects. The 6FX has 2 mic/line inputs and 2 stereo/line inputs for a total of six inputs. The 8FX and 12 FX both feature 4 mic/line inputs. Additionally, the 8FX has 2 stereo/line inputs, while the 12 FX has 4 stereo/line inputs, for a total of eight and twelve inputs respectively. True to the Alesis tradition, the MultiMix series offers an amazing value – for anyone looking for a small, affordable mixer with digital effects, the MultiMix hits the mark.
• Line 6 Pod XT
Used on some of the biggest hits and seen on stages across the world, the Line 6 Pod family has revolutionized the way we hear guitars and basses. The Pod XT is the newest member of the Pod family and delivers completely fresh guitar tones. Featuring 32 sensational amp models built from the award winning technology found in Line 6’s flagship Vetta amplifier, the Pod FX also includes modeled stompbox effects, compression, cabinet/mic modeling and USB digital in/out for direct digital computer recording. Also featured in the Pod XT is a chromatic tuner, balanced inputs and outputs, 64 user preset effect combinations and full MIDI implementation. Whether you’re new to the Pod or you’re ready for a new Pod experience, the Pod XT looks ready to carry on the family name in style.
• Focusrite VoiceMaster Pro
Focusrite’s VoiceMaster Pro represents a new generation of channel strip design in the Platinum Range of processors. Building on the success of the original VoiceMaster and the legacy of Focusrite sound and quality, the VoiceMaster Pro features a host of vocal tracking and processing tools in one interface. The VoiceMaster Pro starts out with a Class A mic preamp that also features a Hi-Z input for guitars and bass! Next is an optical expander_POST the perfect tool for removing ambient noises and headphone bleed. Emulating a classic tape-based technique employed in the 70s, Vintage Harmonics will help ensure that your vocals sit prominently in the mix while adding the right amount of character. Next up is an easy-to-set-up Optical Compressor that can be pre or post EQ for further control. Offering valve emulation is the Tube Sound section that provides smooth warmth to your audio signal. The next section is EQ, which has been optimized for vocals. The controls for the EQ section even have names like “breath” and “warmth”. Finally, an Optical De-esser taken directly from the award winning ISA 430 allows you to transparently remove excessive sibilance from your vocals. Vocalist and engineers take note, the VoiceMaster Pro redefines the concept of a vocal channel strip with style and affordability.
• Shure KSM141, KSM137, KSM109
Shure showed new additions to their lineup of KSM studio microphones. Designated “Instrument Microphones”, though we’re sure you can find many additional uses for them, these new KSM mics are a great addition to an already great line of studio mics. With a cardioid pattern, the KSM109 offers big bang for the buck with a smooth high end and a tight low end in a no-nonsense straight-ahead mic. The KSM137 and the KSM141 share the same flat response capsule, with the KSM137 featuring a dedicated cardioid pattern, and the KSM141 featuring both cardioid and omni. Interestingly, you change polar patterns on the KSM141 by twisting the rotating shaft instead of by using a more traditional switch. All three microphones sound superb on just about any instrument you can throw at it, and the different character, polar patterns and prices means there is a microphone for everyone and every occasion.
• Neumann KK 105 S/SKm 5000 N
Neumann and Sennheiser showed a united front with a new wireless microphone. Combining the new Neumann KK105 S capsule with the Sennheiser SKM 5000 N wireless system thrusts legendary Neumann sound into the wireless domain for the very first time, thus opening up new dimensions in sound for sophisticated live-performance engineering. This supercardioid wireless microphone is the culmination of a strong partnership between Neumann, known for its legendary studio microphones and Sennheiser, a leader in wireless technology.