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Hartke bass amp incorporates hybrid paper/aluminum cones

September 21, 2017 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

In an attempt to make their new bass amp more powerful and lighter Hartke has just unveiled their new HD500 Bass Combo featuring patented speakers whose driver’s cones are crafted from a unique blend of half paper, half aluminum.

The new model boasts a serious 500-watt Class D amplifier (500 watts peak / 250 watts RMS) along with a pair of 10-inch Hartke patented HyDrive drivers with the new cones that the company says produces both an exceptional blend of warmth and attack that can’t be attained simply by using traditional all-paper cones.

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Filed Under: accessories, Audio, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product · Tagged With: Audio, bass amp, music, New product, speakers

Syntronik legendary synth powerhouse now available for iPad – FREE

September 20, 2017 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

September 20, 2017 – IK Multimedia has just rolled out Syntronik, the legendary synth powerhouse, is now available for iPad on the App Store. It offers the largest and best-sounding collection of classic synthesizers in a virtual instrument for iPad to date. This is thanks to a unique combination of the most advanced sampling techniques with a new hybrid sample and modeling synthesis engine, an arsenal of high-quality modeled effects and innovative instrument features that raise the bar for flexibility and sound quality.

Syntronik for iPad includes 17 amazing Synths covering a wide selection from 38 of the most iconic to ultra-rare classic synthesizers of all time:
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Filed Under: Announcements, Apple, Apps Alive, Audio, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, New Product · Tagged With: IK Multimedia, music, New product, synth

IK Multimedia and Ampeg release Ampeg SVX 2 for AmpliTube Mac/PC

September 5, 2017 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

September 5, 2017 – IK Multimedia has announced the immediate release of Ampeg SVX 2 for AmpliTube, a new collection that brings some of the most sought-after and iconic bass amplifiers and cabinets from the Ampeg Heritage and Classic series to AmpliTube for Mac and PC.

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IK Multimedia teaser…all-in-one music production..what is it?

August 16, 2017 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

IK Multimedia’s is telling everyone they’re coming out with a whole new meaning of plug and play with an all-in-one music production station that goes anywhere you want.

What exactly it is we won’t find out until August 24, 2017. #ikmultimedia @ikmultimedia #musicproduction

What do you think it is?

Filed Under: Announcements, Audio · Tagged With: Audio, IK Multimedia, music, New product

iHeadBones Cyclist Headset uses cheekbone to transmit sound

August 13, 2017 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

About five years ago I discovered an amazing little gadget called Rock-it! which using vibrations, could turn any hard surface into a speaker. Fast forward to 2017 and those good vibrations are even better as iHeadBones has just unveiled the R949 Cyclist Headset which actually uses your own cheekbone to transmit sound directly to your inner ear. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, New Product · Tagged With: Cycling, music, New product, sound, travel

IK Multimedia ARC System 2.5 with new MEMS mic now shipping

August 6, 2017 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

IK Multimedia has just announced that ARC System 2.5 with MEMS microphone is now available for shipping. Version 2.5 of the Advanced Room Correction System combines a new highly accurate MEMS measurement microphone, measurement software together with an audio correction plug-in for Mac/PC DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) and employs Audyssey MultEQ XT32 patented technology to greatly improve the audio monitoring accuracy of speakers in any studio or listening room.

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Filed Under: Announcements, Audio, New Product, sound · Tagged With: acoustics, Audio, microphone, music, New product

Apple quietly mutes iPod nano, shuffle

July 27, 2017 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

Try to find an iPod nano or iPod shuffle at your online Apple Store and you’ll find them nowhere to be found, as it appears that Apple has sent them off to iPod heaven.

These two Apple music players were destined to be discontinued. But it was certainly just a matter of time that as Apple focuses on Apple Music rather than rely on music downloads the primary source for these two devices.

iPod Shuffle

The iPod Shuffle was first introduced in 2005 and was the first iPod to use solid-state storage. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: Apple, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, News · Tagged With: Apple, ipod, music, Music player

Review: iRig Pro I/O compact mobile audio/MIDI interface

July 8, 2017 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

If you’re a mobile musician or just like to keep things on the ultra-compact side and require the use of a pocket-sized Audio/MIDI interface, then you might want to have a look at the iRig Pro I/O, the latest offering from IK Multimedia.

Those unfamiliar with the iRig interface; it’s a studio quality audio/MIDI interface that can be used with a number of instruments including the guitar, bass or MIDI keyboard. And maybe a surprise to some is that the iRig Pro I/O can also be used with a studio condenser microphone as the unit can supply 48V phantom power right to the XLR jack by simply switching it on. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Hands On, New Product, Product review, sound · Tagged With: accessories, Audio, MIDI, music, New product, product review

Marshall Monitor Bluetooth headphones boast 30 hour battery

April 1, 2017 by Greg Gazin · Leave a Comment

The name Marshall has been around since the 1960s and has been synonymous with sound-blasting guitar amps, but just this week the company unveiled the Marshall Monitor Bluetooth, their first wireless over-ear high-fidelity premium headphones.

At first glance you’ll immediately recognize the classic Marshall black vinyl and Marshall signature script. It also features a padded headband, brass inlays, heavy duty cast metal hinges and the ergonomic ear cups designed to provide enhanced noise isolation. Read more…at Canoe Tech Blog.

Filed Under: accessories, Canoe Technology, GadgetGreg, Going Mobile, New Product, Signs of the Times · Tagged With: accessories, bluetooth, headphones, music

New IK Multimedia Fulltone guitar & bass effects collection for AmpliTube

March 16, 2017 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

IK Multimedia has just unveiled the new Fulltone Collection for AmpliTube for Mac/PC, which offers guitarists and all musicians an essential palette of sounds that span from classic to contemporary tones.

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