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There goes the boom: PMC's new twotwo.sub2 with its siblings.

Samson's new Conspiracy control and performance surface
offers an intriguing mixture of hands-on possibilities.

Radial Engineering's Peter Janis with bassist Tony Levin
(Peter Gabriel, King Crimson...).

Sonnox (sonnox.com) announced the LIVE Bundle ($949), a collection of
five plug-ins-Oxford EQ, Dynamics, and Reverb, plus TransMod and
Inflator-for use with Avid VENUE and S3L digital consoles.
Sonoma Wire Works (sonomawireworks.com) previewed a number of
new interfaces for mobile use: the GuitarJack Mini, StudioJack, StudioJack
Mini, and GuitarJack Stage. The latter was actually in use at the booth in
demonstrations; it's a solid floor-pedal interface with 2-in/2-out audio plus
button and knob control of connected software.
Sony Creative Software (sonycreativesoftware.com)
announced SpectraLayers Pro 3 ($399.99), with
redesigned Layers Panel and Selection Tools, 24/192
support, new waveform overviews, and more.
Spectrasonics (spectrasonics.net) announced
Omnisphere 2, a massive update to the famous virtual instrument coming this spring.

Shure (www.shure.com) introduced two new mic
product lines. The MOTIV line includes three plug-andplay digital microphones, an audio interface with
smart controls, and the free ShurePlus MOTIV recording app that works with DSP inside the MOTIV
devices. The PG ALTA line is an upgrade and expansion of the PG entry-level mic series, with ten new mics
and three preassembled drum mic kits. Look for
reviews soon.
Slate Media Technology (slatemt.com) showed a
sneak preview of the Virtual Console Collection 2.0
from Slate Digital (slatedigital.com), which includes a
new console model, improved UI, upgrades to the
existing models, and improved CPU performance.
Sonnet Technologies (sonnettech.com) showed the
new Echo 15 and Echo 15+ Thunderbolt 2 Docks.
These enclosures can daisychain Thunderbolt connections and offer FireWire 800, Gigabit Ethernet,
front and rear USB 3.0 ports, audio ports, and one or The new Sontronics Mercury mic at
Sonnet's Echo15+ enclosure connects to
two internal drive bays, plus an optical drive for DVD
Pro Audio Design.
your computer via Thunderbolt.
or Blu-Ray.
Spitfire Audio (spitfireaudio.com): The Grange (about $300) is a massive
sound library of drum samples, breaks, beats, and loops played by Chad
Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Roger Taylor (Queen), and Andy Gangadeen
(Massive Attack), in the famed Headley Grange space where John Bonham
recorded many Led Zeppelin drum tracks.

Royer's new R-122 MkII mic, almost ready for prime time
(front and back).

Shure's new MOTIV line offers
great quality with plug-andplay digital ease.

Strymon's effects lineup
includes the new Deco tapeeffect pedal.
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