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Arturia (arturia.com): The Spark ($599) is a new hardware/software package for rhythm and beat creation, melding an intuitive and beautiful hardware controller with software that combines analog modeling, physical modeling, and an extensive sample library. ASK Video (askvideo.com): New titles include instructional walkthroughs for Kontakt 4, Absynth 5, and Reason 5 ($39.99 and up), with new online download options available for buyers of selected DVD titles. Audio-Technica (audio-technica.com): The AT2022 ($439) is a battery-powered stereo mic with swiveling capsules for 90 or 120 degree array or folded in for storage. It features a low-frequency rolloff switch and comes with its own custom windscreen. or variable-mu tube for gain reduction, only a tungsten lamp. This design adds no distortion to the processed signal, creating the highest possible audio quality with true RMS operation. Aphex (aphex.com): The Channel ($1299) is a 1U rack channel strip with RPA tube preamp, EasyRider compressor, Logic-Assisted Gate, de-esser, Big Bottom, parametric eq, and Aural Exciter. Also new: an updated rackmount Exciter ($399) and two guitar pedals, the Xciter and Punch Factory compressor ($249 each). ART (artproaudio.com): The USBDualTubePre ($149) is just that—a portable 2-channel tube preamp and USB audio interface in a compact format. It includes two Combo inputs, phantom power, inserts on both input channels, 1/4" TRS balanced outputs plus coaxial S/PDIF, zero-latency monitoring, built-in optocompression, and more. Art Vista Productions (artvista.net): GrooveMaster (price TBA) is a new bass library featuring the playing of Tony Newton, with three playable instruments with configurable two-handed idiomatic playing using the Kontakt player. Audix (audixusa.com): The CX112B and CX212B ($330/$425) are large-diaphragm condenser mics whose improved sound quality and more compact designs represent a significant upgrade to the CX Series. The CX112B is a cardioid-only mic, and the CX212B offers a choice of cardioid, omni, and figure-8 patterns. Auralex Acoustics (www.auralex.com): SonoLite ($24.99/panel) is a fabric-wrapped StudioFoam Pro product for improved aesthetics even for studios with limited budgets, available in 2' x 2' x 1" panels in black or beige.

Avid (avid.com): The M-Audio Venom ($499) is a 49-key analog modeling synthesizer with a built-in audio/MIDI USB interface. It combines intuitive front-panel controls with a powerful online editor for deeper control of sound patches. BAE Audio (baeaudio.com): The 1028 and 1023 (prices depend on configuration, $3175 and up) are based on the classic Neve 1084 and 1073 channels, but offer a wider choice of eq frequencies in the mid and high bands for expanded tonal control. The preamp in both units is identical to that of the 1073. Clockwise from top center: AKG Drumset GROOVE Pack, Audio-Technica AT2022, Aphex Channel, Alesis StudioDock, Akai SynthStation 49 and EIE I/O, A Designs JM-3001.
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