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Reloop Kut Battle Mixer
Reloop has introduced the Kut digital two-channel battle mixer.
The development of this mixer was focused on the art of turntab-
lism and scratching.
Together with its smooth battle linefaders, the Kut is particu-
larly well-suited for precise cutting thanks to the supplied inno-
Fader and its non-contact technology. Crossfader and linefader
curves can be customised and adapted to personal preferences
and the Kut also has a crossfader reverse function.
In the centre of the mixer is the dynamic FX section with
seven effects, including phase/flange, white noise, LPF/HPF filter,
and gate/crush for remixing. The on/off function can toggle the
effects, the large easy-grip knob caps offer the right amount of
resistance, and the green status LEDs show if an effect is active.
With the integrated audio interface and sound quality in
24-bit/96 kHz, incoming signals from a turntable, CD player, or the
combined master output can be recorded via USB. This means
that a mix can be directly recorded onto PC and Mac.
For more information, contact Erikson Audio: 514-457-2555,
FAX 514-457-0055, [email protected], www.eriksonaudio.com.
Hughes & Kettner Era 2 Acoustic
Amplifier
Hughes & Kettner has unveiled the Era 2, the second model in
its Era series of acoustic instrument amplifiers built at the firm’s
headquarters in Germany.
Identical to Era 1 in terms of feature set, the Era 2 is physically
larger and features more power (400 W, compared to 250) and
low-end, thanks to its two 8-in. speakers and single 1-in. dome
tweeter. This makes it well suited for percussive playing styles,
to use with external music devices and drum machines, or for
instruments with lower frequency ranges like double basses and
bass guitars.
Available in wood and black model finishes, the Era 2 is de-
signed to offer detailed note definition and a responsive, dynamic
playing feel. The amp features four channels. Channels one and
two are identical and are equally suited for either two instru-
ments, one instrument and one voice, or two voices. Channel
three serves as an input for external audio sources and chan-
nel four is a bus for line-level devices, such as mixers and drum
machines. The EQ section and a comprehensive array of built-in
effects allow performers to shape the tone of their instruments
and vocals. There are 16 effects in total and many can be adjusted,
customized, and saved as presets.
For more information, contact Yorkville Sound: 905-837-8777,
FAX 905-839-5776, [email protected], www.yorkville.com.
Analogue Solutions Treadstone
True Analog Mono Synth
British boutique electronic instrument company Analogue Solu-
tions has released the Treadstone true analog mono synth.
As the latest addition to Analogue Solutions’ synthBlocks
series, the Treadstone features an all-analog audio path and
modulation circuits based on designs dating back to the mid-‘70s.
This means no CPU stabilized and quantized circuits, no digitally-
controlled oscillators, and no digital envelope generators. This
pocket-sized mono synth, which measures 134 x 125 x 52 mm,
includes a voltage-controlled oscillator with square and sawtooth
waveforms plus noise and an associated sub-oscillator, a reissue
of the classic SSM2044 four-pole voltage controlled filter chip, an
analog echo (Reflect), and a Loop Sequencer to input, edit, and
play up to 16 MIDI notes.
For more information, go to www.analoguesolutions.com.
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