Chrom-A-Zone

Chauvet
3000 N 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
(800) 762-1084
www.chauvetlighting.com
A new compact unit in Chauvet’s DJ Series, the Chrom-A-Zone model CH-205C is a moonflower effect that has three selectable functions: sound activation, rotating, and static. It includes two dishes: dichroic colored moonflower and dichroic colored tunnel. The CH-205C is lightweight and has low power consumption. The Chrom-A-Zone is 10- x 4.5- x 5.5-inches in size, weighs 7.8 pounds, and its bulb is 1 x FCR 12v 100w.

Best of 1994

Promo Only, Inc.
257 S. Lake Destiny Drive
Orlando, FL USA 32810
(407) 331-3600
www.promoonly.com
Promo Only, Inc., a subscriber-based music and music video service, announced the release of Hot Video Classics (Best of 1994), the newest in its line of specialty DVD music video compilations. Hot Video Classics (Best of 1994) joins the line of Promo Only Hot Video Classics – Best of 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995 – in a countdown calculated to capture the spirit of the ’90s. Featuring 38 digitally restored music videos on one DVD, Hot Video Classics (Best of 1994) allows for three continuous hours of play. Sample listings for the Hot Video Classics (Best of 1994) collection include Enigma’s “Return To Innocence,” Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do,” Crystal Waters’ “100% Pure Love,” Warren G & Nate Dogg’s “Regulate,” and Beck’s “Loser.”

New Native Instruments Sounds

Native Instruments USA
5631 A Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(866) 556-6487
www.nativeinstruments.com
Native Instruments’ FM7 Sounds Vol.1 includes 256 presets from crystalline pads and percussion to synths and looped
sequences. The sound spectrum of this library goes beyond that of traditional FM synthesis. All patches are optimized to offer the highest flexibility while playing or performing. Looped sequences can be synced to MIDI clock, pads can be morphed from gentle to crystalline, and percussive sounds can be mutated from aggressive to subtle. All patches take advantage of the FM7’s synthesis capabilities, including multiple breakpoint envelopes, modulation capabilities, analog-modeled filters, and an effects section.

In The Pocket

TASCAM
7733 Telegraph Road
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 726-0303
www.tascam.com
TASCAM has released the Pocketstudio 5 and the SX-1 Digital Production Environment. The Pocketstudio 5 is a portable multi-track digital recorder that uses Compact Flash cards for media, has an internal MIDI Synthesizer module, and can create final
stereo mixes in MP3 format. The SX-1 combines automated dig-
ital mixing, hard-disk recording, MIDI sequencing, editing, DSP effects and CD-burning capabilities into a single production unit. TASCAM’s Pocketstu- dio 5 provides four elements for songwriting and recording: a four-track digital recorder, a MIDI synth module for playback of standard MIDI file sequences, MP3 mixdown ability and a USB port to send completed songs to computers for e-mailing and web site posting. One hundred built-in effects allow the Pocketstudio 5 to act as a complete production device.
As a digital recorder, its editing capabilities include auto punch in/out, copy/paste editing of audio and MIDI tracks using bars-and-beats and track bouncing. The Pocketstudio 5 can run for up to two hours using AA-sized alkaline batteries and the unit also includes an AC power supply, a 32MB Compact Flash card, and a headset microphone to supplement its built-in condenser mic.
Designed to accommodate the needs of professional project studios, commercial recording facilities, broadcast production, and places of worship, the SX-1 is an all-in-one solution for professional audio recording, MIDI production and editing. The unit’s feature set includes: a flexible 40 input, 32 x 8 x 8 digital mixing console, a 16-track hard disk recorder, waveform, MIDI, and automation data editing. The SX-1 offers users complete surround mixing capabilities, a 128-track MIDI sequencer, built-in CD-RW drive, DSP plug-in technology, analog, digital, MIDI and computer interfacing and built-in timecode/sync support via SMPTE/LTC, video sync, and Sony P2.

Propellerhead Software

M-Audio
45 East Saint Joseph Street
Arcadia, CA 91006
800-969-6434
www.m-audio.com
Designed for both Windows and Mac, Propellerhead Software’s Reason 2.0 is an upgrade to the original music software program and it emulates a rack of electronic synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, effects and sequencers.
The Malström Grain- table Synthesizer is an added feature for Reason 2.0, which combines granular synthesis with wavetable synthesis. Graintables are flexible sound sources, allowing for manipulation – this includes being able to move through a sound by controlling the movement with real-time controllers, velocity, modulators and finding possibilities by controlling the spectral harmonics of the Graintable. Malström’s two filters both have five different modes, including 12dB/oct low pass, band-pass, subtractive and additive comb-filters and an AM mode. A shared filter envelope is also included which can control either or both of the filter sections at the same time.
The Shaper shapes the input signal with either a sine wave, noise or can transform the sound using saturation, digital distortion or bit-reduction. Furthermore, the oscillators can be routed in many different ways to the two filter sections providing many sound manipulation options. Sound-generating parameters can be controlled using CV and gate controls from the Matrix sequencer or other Reason devices. Malström provides audio inserts between oscillators and filters with the benefit of being able to use both filters as standalone devices.
The NN-XT Advanced Sampler includes automatic pitch detection and mapping of samples, graphical zone editing, loop editing, layering plus zone velocity switching, and crossfading. The main sequencer breaks free from the rack and can expand across the screen or be resized and moved, even to a second monitor. New tools include Zoom, Line and Eraser.
Reason 2.0 comes with patch and library material for the two instrument devices. An orchestral ReFill, created for the NN-XT, is included. These sample patches feature live, classically trained musicians and the samples are designed to blend in with the sounds from Reason’s other devices. The Orkester NN-XT Sound Library spans from single woodwinds to complete string sections, and covers all playing styles.

BIAS’s Deck 3.5

BIAS, Inc.
1370 Industrial Avenue
Suite A
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 782-1866
www.bias-inc.com
BIAS, Inc.’s Deck 3.5 is a new version of their multitrack digital audio workstation software for Macintosh. This upgrade brings support for Mac OS X, plus features such as OMF file importing and 5.1-channel surround mixing. Deck 3.5 has CoreAudio support for multi-channel and multi-client hardware, low latencies, high sample rates, and a fast, highly stable, multi-threaded operating environment. Deck 3.5 is a Carbonized application, and therefore will also run under OS 8.6 or 9.x.
In addition to import/export QuickTime movies, with better-than-frame-accurate synchronization, Deck 3.5 supports importing OMF sessions from video editing and authoring applications such as Final Cut Pro, Avid, and others. Sessions from OMF-capable DAWs – including Pro Tools, Digital Performer and Nuendo – can also be imported. Deck is ideal for spotting effects, editing dialogue, processing soundtracks, and recording ADR voiceovers. Additionally, Deck 3.5 can output surround sessions to DVD authoring applications that include AC3 or DTS encoding.
Deck 3.5 offers built-in 5.1-channel surround mixing. Deck 3.5 is perfect for music producers – whether they’re re-purposing stereo media for surround mixes, or crafting multi-channel audio mixes from the ground up.
The surround interface includes a 360-degree surround mixer, a “virtual joystick” with a choice of three optional panning algorithms: Radius, Variable-Width, and Room Ambiance. Each channel in the mixer displays its own 360-degree panning window. Each supports up to four simultaneous VST signal-processing plug-ins. The master output window features a fader for all of the six surround outputs (including the subwoofer/LFE channel), plus individual meters. The interface offers control over output assignments for each of the six channels (requires ASIO or CoreAudio audio hardware with at least 6 output channels, and drivers).

Community Minded

Community Professional Loudspeakers
333 East Fifth Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 876-3400
www.loudspeakers.net
Community’s MVP25 loudspeaker employs a compact and lightweight design suited for small PA systems. Operable between 70 Hz and 16 kHz, the MVP25 houses a 12-inch low-frequency driver and a LM20 non-metallic, ferro-fluid cooled compression driver coupled to a 90- x 40-degree horn. With a maximum output of 116 dB SPL, the enclosure’s sensitivity is rated at 94 dB SPL (1W/1m), while power handling weighs in at a 150W RMS, 375W program.
Community’s thermal-link circuitry monitors and adjusts high frequency performance based upon the constantly changing protective threshold unique to any given application. Solid-state and self-resetting, the network insures that the MVP25 can remain running at maximum output, without the risk of loudspeaker damage.
Standing only 20.4-inches high and measuring 14.5-inches wide by 13.8-inches deep, the MVP25 is constructed using internally braced MDF board covered with black carpeting. Other features include recessed handles, rubber feet, interlocking corner protectors, a die-cast zinc stand socket, perforated 16-gauge steel grille, T-nut mounting points, and a rear panel equipped with ¼-inch connectors.

Digidesign’s Soft SampleCell

Digidesign
2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 731-6300
www.digidesign.com
Digidesign’s Soft SampleCell Version 3.1 adds support for sample rates up to 192 kHz and brings the simultaneous voice count up to 96. For registered Soft SampleCell owners, a free update to version 3.1 will be available as a Web download at the company’s site. Soft SampleCell is a standalone, host-based version of the SampleCell II Plus PCI card available for Pro Tools|HD, 24 MIX and LE systems. It is designed for music, post production, or any other applications requiring high quality sample editing and playback. Soft SampleCell supports playback of up to 192kHz/24-bit audio files and features a 4-pole resonant lowpass filter, up to 96 voices and 1 Gigabyte of sample memory support. Soft SampleCell offers integration options for Pro Tools and Pro Tools LE systems, and can be run alongside one or more SampleCell II PCI cards. Soft SampleCell allows you to build a database of samples right inside your computer. It provides a centralized location for you to access, edit and trigger these samples and offers integration options.

Numark’s Signature Series

Numark Industries
11 Helmsman Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 295-9000
www.numark.com
Numark’s Signature Series cartridge line includes three models that serve dance mixing, hardcore scratching, studio recording and more. The Signature Series includes the CX-1, which offers tracking, and the CC-1 and the CS-1, both of which offer high output and tracking.

Gemini’s CDX-802

Gemini Sound Products Corp.
120 Clover Place
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 738-9003
www.geminidj.com
Gemini Sound Products Corp.’s CDX-802 Pro Dual CD Player features a Seamless Loop that allows for full creativity with on-the-fly remixing, while the pitch range of +/-4-, 8- and 16-percent allows a customized feel to the pitch control. The Insert Button can sample up to 10 seconds from the cue point. This sample can be inserted into the program at any time while playing, while never losing its place in the track. Gemini’s Automatic Disc Calibration System (ADCS) resets the laser every time a new CD is inserted to ensure accuracy in tracking during play.