PRODUCTS
IK Multimedia MixBox Virtual Rack Plug-In
IK Multimedia has released MixBox , a 500 series-style virtual rack plug-in for Mac and PC . It ’ s designed to give producers , engineers , and musicians a wide array of effects in one “ rack ” to mix faster and more efficiently while enjoying professional sound quality and a convenient workflow .
MixBox includes 70 studio processors and creative effects derived from IK ’ s T-RackS mixing and mastering workstation , AmpliTube guitar and bass tone studio , and SampleTank sound and groove workstation , as well as four new reverb algorithms . It puts these processors into a convenient and intuitive channel strip layout that can be used as a plug-in for any DAW or in stand-alone mode . Beginners will benefit from having high-quality effects and 600-plus presets , while advanced users can speed up their workflow by using the customizable format to save and recall full custom effects chains instantly . Users can create and save their own custom channel strips in an eight-slot “ rack ” that can be used in all major DAWs .
With drag-and-drop routing and a range of advanced controls , users can assemble complex , professional processing chains quickly . In stand-alone mode , users can create up to eight racks of eight processors each for a highly optimized mixing environment .
For more information , contact Hal Leonard : 414-774-3630 , sales @ halleonard . com , www . halleonard . com .
LEA Professional Cloud Platform
LEA Professional has launched its Cloud Platform , which is well-suited for this time of social distancing and increased demand for remote management . The platform provides systems integrators with powerful , reliable , and secure remote monitoring and control capabilities across the full lineup of IoT-enabled LEA Professional Connect Series amplifiers .
All LEA Professional amplifiers leverage the built-in Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) IoT Core . This cloud platform allows integrators to control and monitor critical operational data points that are integral to maintaining system health securely and remotely . The capability delivers greater visibility and response time , which enhances preventative maintenance , simplifies troubleshooting , and cuts down or even eliminates on-site maintenance requirements . System integrators can import their Connect Series systems into the LEA Professional Cloud with 256-bit SSL encryption . Once in the cloud , individual amplifiers or entire venues of amps can be accessed and controlled securely from anywhere without the need to VPN into a Local Area Network ( LAN ).
For more information , contact SC Media Canada : 514-780-0808 , information @ scmediacanada . com , www . scmediacanada . com .
ZenDAW Wings Touchscreen
Control for BitWig Studio
ZenDAW has released Wings , a touch workspace software for the BitWig Studio DAW .
Wings smart scripts give access to over 170 of the mostused BitWig Studio key commands and functions from the tip of a finger . The software aims to provide an improved techni- cal workflow by placing the commands where one would expect them to be on a touchscreen monitor for Windows OS platforms . Ready-to-use gesture
assignments cover most commands performed by users , such as : Clip and Scene Launch ; Convert Tracks ; Transport functions ; Zooming ; Track Scaling ; Arrange , Mix , and Edit window navigation ; Detail Editor ; Automation Editor ; Device Panel and Mixer Panel window toggling ;
etc . Wings runs on Windows 7 and above , and 16 to 24-in . touchscreen monitors are recommended . For more information , contact Plugivery : 646-401-0296 , business @ plugivery . com , www . plugivery . com .
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