SOUND ON SOUND
Avantone, famous for their mid-range Auratone-inspired MixCubes, are branching out with the Avantone Pro series of full-range active studio monitors.
We reviewed the smaller ISO L8R155 from IsoAcoustics in the October 2012, and were impressed with their acoustic decoupling, so their latest custom design is intriguing.
Among Behringer's NAMM announcements were the new Motor series of controller keyboards with motorised faders, endless rotary knobs and percussion pads.
An 1176 comprtessor at the third of the price. Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Warm Audio are trying to prove you wrong with the WA76. Check out our video from NAMM 2014 for more info.
Akai have updated their entire MPK range of keyboard controllers with a new keybed, more sensitive RGB-backlit pads, enless rotary encoders and new software.
Is the bigger brother of the Allen & Heath Qu-16 just what you're after in a digital mixing console? We got a quick run-down on the new live sound desk at the Winter NAMM show.
Novation is celebrating its heritage with a short film that explores the company's past, present, and future. It's also offering a completely free sample pack comprising over 800MB, and running a competition to win a synth.
Fender's Passport Studio is designed for today's mobile-minded music professionals and puts two Focal-designed monitors into a travel-ready enclosure.
From the creative team behind the successful Stutter Edit real-time beat manipulation tool, comes BreakTweaker, an unusual drum machine and beat sequencing instrument.
QSC, otherwise known for their power amps and loudspeakers, have made their first foray into digital live sound mixers with the Touchmix series. Could they give Mackie a run for their money?
