Opcode Has a Vision
Opcode Systems has introduced its new computer-based audio and MIDI sequencer, Vision DSP. The sequencer supports Steinberg’s VST audio plug-in architecture for extensive real-time effects. The software supports audio cards such as Korg’s 1212I/O, Lucid’s PCI 24, the Sonorus STUDI/O and Digidesign’s Audiomedia III. Vision DSP is the first Opcode product to use the company’s parametric Eqs – five different types, including fully parametric “peaking,” high-pass and low-pass filtering, plus high and low shelving. The software comes bundled with effects including echo, cycle, align, chorus, Rezn8, plate, comp, squash, panner and ring modulator. Four audio insertion points on each audio channel can be filled with the user’s choice of effects. All EQ and effects settings can be stored and recalled for later use. Four additional effects sends per channel can route signal from tracks to stereo busses for further effects processing or to
Vision DSP’s recording inputs, allowing the user to record internal audio mixdowns for hard disk archiving or recording CDs. The software includes all of Studio Vision Pro 4.0’s interface and editing enhancements, including the Pulse Edit window for
quick creation of rhythmic parts, groove quantizing on playback and record, a built-in Arpeggiator window with sequence lock
and programmable key commands. Vision DSP comes
bundled with Opcode’s Galaxy universal patch librarian for
MIDI devices, Peak SE sample edit software from BIAS and
demo versions of several audio plug-ins.
Opcode Systems, Inc. 3950 Fabian Way Suite 100 Palo Alto, CA 94303 (415) 856-3333

Win for the Federation
Red Sound – distributed in the States by Tracoman, Inc. — has introduced its Federation BPM FX module. According to the company, the Federation will allow DJs to explore the world of “BPM-driven effects.” Featuring four tempo related DSP effects, the Federation uses a patented BPM engine to trigger the effects in synchronization with the audio input. The user can select from a range of musically correct timing presets (quart- er, triplet, whole note, etc.) for each effects module. The four effects are: filter/LFO; cutter/volumer; delay; and panning. The on-board event sequencer re- cords the user’s own patterns for custom- ized triggering of the effects. The central joystick mix control allows real-time blending between the four effects while the input tempo source can be selected from audio input or external MIDI clock.
Red Sound/Tracoman 2821 Evans Street Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 929-8999

Vega Expands EMP Series
The latest addition to Vega’s EMP Series is the T-691 UHF synthesized wireless microphone handheld transmitter. The transmitter uses an Electro-Voice externally-biased true condenser microphone element and the same Embedded MicroProcessor technology as other EMP transmitter models. The EV RE500 microphone element allows the transmitter to operate on direct 9-volt power, while a microprocessor “sleep” mode further prolongs battery life. The T-691 uses Dynex III audio processing and low noise audio circuitry and offers 50mW of output power to transmit up to 1,500 feet in good conditions.
Vega Wireless Systems 9900 E. Baldwin Place El Monte, CA 91731 (800) 877-1771

For the Record
Shure Brothers has introduced three new hi-fi/home audio phono cartridges, the M97xE, M94E and M78S. Manufactured with all-metal Phillips head mounting screws and color-coded cartridge connector pins, the cartridges offer easier stylus insertion. The M97xE uses the same dynamic stabilizer damper/de-staticizer and die cast aluminum mounting block as the company’s V15VxMR Audiophile needle for accurate sound reproduction
of vinyl recorded content. The M94E is also available for use with P-mount tone arm systems (MP94E) while the M78S was designed for playback of 78 RPM recordings.
Shure Brothers, Inc. 222 Hartrey Ave. Evanston, IL 60202-3696 (847) 866-2200