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Whether you’re a professional artist, budding musician or simply a rock star wannabe, two new and improved products from IK Multimedia — iRig HD andAmpliTube 3.0 along with your iPhone, iPad or Macintosh can now get you that much closer.
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EDMONTON, AB, April 4, 2013/ Troy Media/ – While many things have gone wireless, we’re still using wires for connectivity. And while we usually have our charger and data cables handy, when it comes to audio sometimes we fall short in handling the situation.
So IK Multimedia has come up with iLine Mobile Music Cable Kit, a bundle of six high end cables with a handy case that you can throw into your kit bag along with your laptop, tablet, smartphone or MP3 player to cover a wide range of audio-cabling needs. READ MORE AT TROY MEDIA
Just in time for Jimi Hendrix’s 70th birthday, had he been still alive, IK Multimedia, in collaboration with Authentic Hendrix, LLC, has rolled out the AmpliTube® Jimi Hendrix™ Anniversary Collection, a rebirth of its renowned AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ software for Mac and PC. Officially licensed, it features true replica models of genuine Hendrix gear. The updated set provides users with even more options for tapping into Jimi’s legendary sonic artistry.
The new collection runs within the AmpliTube Custom Shop app, which can be used as a DAW plug-in or as a standalone application, featuring a built-in 4-track recorder and speed-trainer. You can get the entire collection or purchase à la carte from the Custom Shop. The new gear was modeled using IK’s state-of-the-art modeling technology, resulting in remarkably authentic representations of the original units.
The collection expands the acclaimed AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ gear lineup of 4 amps, 7 cabinets, 5 microphones, 10 stomps and 4 rack effects, with 3 new amp models and a classic tape echo. Combined, there are 34 pieces of must-have vintage guitar and bass equipment, all of which have helped define the history of rock and modern music.
The full version of AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ Anniversary Collection is available for $99.99 U.S. Previous users of AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™ and AmpliTube 3 are eligible for a special upgrade price of only $39.99 U.S. for a limited time. Each of the new models will also be available individually inside the AmpliTube Custom Shop.
For more info visit IK’s Multimedia’s Jimi Hendrix product page.
Earbuds make for an awesome gift because although many devices ship with them, having an extra pair, getting a better pair or ones that fit better certainly makes for a welcome offering during the holiday season. So here are a few ideas to help you make that choice.
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People love taking their tunes with them, but not everyone wants to wear headphones or earbuds. Furthermore, road warriors want something that’s rugged, durable, portable and something that looks ultra cool. So two savvy skiers and cyclists have created the Boombotix Boombot REX Ultraportable Speaker.
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Last Christmas season, Behringer made headlines releasing iNuke Boom, the world’s loudest iPod dock ever screaming out a whopping 10,000 watts of power and of course an equally hefty price tag of $29,999. (Read about it here). Sadly, for the average consumer it was just a little too big and little too costly to have around the house. So Behringer, in their infinite wisdom, have unveiled theiNuke BOOM Junior, a 1:23 scale model of its powerful predecessor still packed with high-end components, a three-way active speaker design and at under $200, a little more affordable for you and me.
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iRig PRE is a nifty little device from IK Multimedia allows you to use any professional XLR microphone with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It has the essential features that you would find in many professional; studio mic pre-amps.
It features an adjustable gain control, 48-volt phantom power supplied by a 9V battery and an audio/headphone output jack so you can monitor what’s going through to your device in real-time.
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There are many new Bluetooth devices arriving up on the scene as the demand for hands-free in-car devices drives forward, but they’re not all designed to be in-ear or for use in your vehicle. One such device is the Braven 600. It’s a wireless portable Bluetooth speaker, plus a whole lot more, that’s designed to be used just about anywhere.
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Your iPhone rings and you quickly answer it. You want to be hands-free so you reach for your earbuds but once again you have to fiddle and fumble and untangle them before you can actually plug them in to get to your call.
It’s certainly a pain, no only for you, but also for your caller.
So Jays, a Swedish based company decided to create the a-JAYS Four, a set of earphones designed primarily for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) that put an end to that endless problem. The solution was elementary, but cleverly executed – they made the cable flat; it’s 5mm wide, quite flexible and won’t tangle.
Gadgets and accessories are being made from all kinds of natural and man-made materials but these days the last thing you would expect them to be made from, especially a pair of earbuds, is wood. Surprise! Griffin Technology has just unveiled eco-friendly WoodTones earbuds that are made from reclaimed wood leftover from manufacturing processes that would otherwise end up being burned or dumped in a landfill.
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