The new, proprietary SPL RackPack modular system allows for free configuration of an analog rackfully loaded with all SPL specialties. Whether eight-channel preamp, effects rack or individual channel strip, the RackPack system allows for free configuration of analog racks according to individual needs in studio or live applications.
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The winners have been picked after 107 magazines have voted.

Digidesign won the award for high-end mixing desk with the Icon D-Command (now give me one for review!) but were defeated in the recording software category by Cubase4.

You can view the entire list here:
MIPA nominees and winners

Oh, and a note to all you who’s still hoping for a new Logic release, the MIPA award nominees for best software was Cubase4, Pro Tools HD and Logic Pro 7.3

Behringer TRUTH B3031A and B3030A are 2-way active studio reference monitors featuring state-of-the-art ribbon tweeters and Kevlar woofers.

The main features are:

* Ultra-linear frequency response with individual frequency diagrams
* Built-in 150- and 75-watt power amplifiers for the B3031A respectively, 75- and 35-watt power amplifiers for the B3030A
* 2″ velocity ribbon transducer for ultra precise sound reproduction
* Long-throw 8-1/2″ (B3031A), 6-1/2″ (B3030A) woofer with die-cast chassis and Kevlar fibre diaphragm for ultimate bass response

Stanton DJ has launched the new T.90 USB high torque turntable which is a professional quality turntable with high-torque direct drive motor and a USB output.
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JazzMutant intoduces the first multitouch sensor control surface, dedicated to DAW control designed for Cubase, Sonar, LogicPro, Nuendo, and Pyramix.
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Now here’s something to make you wet…

The XLogic Alpha VHD Pre is a slab of pure analogue attitude. Whether you need to track pristine vocals, crunched drums or electric guitars on the edge of sonic destruction, the VHD Pre delivers a powerful and versatile sound shaping tool kit – the perfect analogue companion to any digital recording system. Based on the VHD circuit from SSL’s acclaimed Duality console, the VHD Pre adds four SSL mic preamps to any line level DAW audio interface, transforming it into a professional quality, multi-channel analogue recording system.

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VoiceWorksPlus has all of the features you need to make your vocals shine brighter. It continues on from the success of its predecessor, VoiceWorks, with an updated feature list including 4th generation TC-Helicon harmony technology, Voice Modeling™, and the Transducer and ìMod (micromod) blocks from VoicePro.
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You have seen the other Voice processors from TC-Helicon already, this one seems wicked!

All you forward-thinking singers who use a harmony processor and play guitar now have the option of adding harmonies to more songs, more easily with the must-have harmony accessory; Harmony Control | Guitar, by TC-Helicon.
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Roland says that the PM-01 is an ideal personal drum monitor for home practice, and a perfect match for the new Roland HD-1 electronic drum kit.

Features:

* Compact and stylish design
* Optimized for HD-1 sound
* 15 W power output; full-range 4-inch speaker

We have yet to hear anything about the pricing on the new Roland drum products but release will probably be in June.

Roland have introduced the new HD-1 for the budget minded drummer.
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