Spanish equipment maker, Ecler, has begun hyping a new product for the MusikMesse show in Frankfurt by setting up a new website with an apocalyptic count down timer. Rumors are swirling online to what will actually premier. Some say a dedicated effects box, others target the DJ controller market. However, our guess is that with the current Nuo lineup getting a...

Korg has updated the Korg Legacy Collection [Digital Edition] to version 1.3. The new version includes the latest M1 action (1.6) – now encompassing all the sounds from the entire T-series, Wavestation 1.6.3 and MDE-X 1.2.6, which have been upgraded to correct a few small bugs. These versions also support Windows Vista (32-bit). The M1 has been enhanced...

Recording School Online has released Vocal Magic Verb, a specially designed combination of classic plate reverb, harmonic content enhancement and 3-D processing designed specifically for vocals. VMV was Designed to help your vocals blend smoothly in the mix while adding clarity and enhancing performance. Features: • Adds “air and sparkle” to...

ESI has updated the MAYA44 USB, a powerful, yet affordable, USB audio solution for home recording and/or mobile\recording applications. Besides standard recording and playback functionality, MAYA44 USB provides 4 analog input and 4 analog output channels with RCA connectors and a combined optical S/PDIF digital output / stereo headphone output. With support for...

The recent MP3 patent case against Microsoft has brought light on the mess of MP3 licensing. Many think MP3 is an open format, that is free to the public and manufacturers, and that the Fraunhofer Society of Germany invented the format. However, as you read on, you’ll see that the format is a tangled web of patents, rights holdners and inventors. The...