Electronic Musician

All of Blue Cat Audio's professional plug-ins have been ported to the Pro Tools RTAS format and are from now on fully compatible with all 64-bit OS systems and major host applications.

Mackie is extending the free download of the driver that connects its Onyx-i FireWire production mixers with Pro Tools M-Powered 8. The Mackie Universal Driver Upgrade

The KSM42 ($999 retail; $1,249 MSRP; pictured) is a side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for vocal recording that features a tailored frequency response and extensive internal and external pop filtering. The single-pattern, dual-diaphragm design of the KSM42 exhibits an ultra-wide dynamic range and smooth proximity control for studio applications. “

Jordan Rudess, keyboardist/Continuum for prog rock/metal band Dream Theater, has announced his new (and second) App: the MorphWiz from Wizdom Music that he created with Kevin Chartier. MorphWiz is partly inspired by the success of the Haken Continuum Fingerboard

The Tonelux Tilt EQ plug-in (Mac/PC; VST/AU/RTAS/TDM/VENUE formats) are modeled after the company's original hardware EQ, first featured in the MP1a mic preamp. Its "tilt" design allows simultaneous adjustment of low and high frequencies

This 8-channel audio mixer digital audio effects and USB recording interface introduces effects, improved audio specifications, an attractive new look and lower-power consumption.

Mixtrack has two deck controllers with large touch-activated jog wheels and transport controls. It contains colored LEDs for transport, loop and effects buttons for quick referencing during performance onstage or in the studio.

This complete DJ system includes two Numark NDX200 CD players, an iM1 2-channel DJ mixer with built-in iPod dock, headphones and all necessary connection cables.

The BDP90 is powered by the AudioDNA 2 processor and gives players digital representation of their favorite vintage, modern and boutique equipment, including stompboxes, amplifiers, cabinets, modulation effects, delays, reverbs and special effects such as the Whammy.

Lollapalooza's annual remix contest, the “Lolla Remix Throwdown” for 2010, is closing soon. Entrants to the contest will have a chance to win a spot on Perry’s Stage at this year’s Lollapalooza and prizes from Pioneer, Shure and Satellite Records.

Lollapalooza's annual remix contest, the “Lolla Remix Throwdown” for 2010, is closing soon. Entrants to the contest will have a chance to win a spot on Perry’s Stage at this year’s Lollapalooza and prizes from Pioneer, Shure and Satellite Records.

The R24 digital multitrack recorder adds a sampler/drum machine, eight additional recording tracks and six channels of phantom power to the company's R16. The R24 offers 24-track playback and 8-track simultaneous recording, an audio interface, a control surface and a drum pad sampler.

Featuring a dual-sided, gold-sputtered capsule and a NOS Telefunken EF-732 vacuum tube, the new AK-47 MkII includes a transformer upgrade to the BV8 found in the U47 and U48 mics.

Peterson Tuners has temporarily reduced the pricing on its iPhone application iStroboSoft from $9.99 to $0.99 for a limited time.

New audio products profiled in the July 2010 issue of EM

New audio products profiled in the July 2010 issue of EM

The M3000 is a digital musical instrument for iPhone OS that features 13 voices sampled from Streetly Electronics’ production tapes.

That AmpliTube mobile guitar amp and effects system for the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad is now available for download from the iTunes App Store.

For this month only, users can save up to 40 percent storewide on almost 40 different UAD plug-ins and bundles.

Part sound design tool and part audio engine, the Beatstation virtual instrument offers drum, bass and lead instrument creation and arrangement with drag-and-drop simplicity.