The Mackie DL1608 is a live mixer that harnesses the power of the iPad, allowing you control your levels, effects, pans, etc. wirelessly, from anywhere in a room! Here are answers to 5 frequently asked questions about the DL1608, compiled by Mackie themselves:
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In this short interview, musician Gotye briefly explains how he makes use of three Novation Launchpads in his live setup. Gotye shot to fame on Youtube with his artistic video for his awesome ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ song (below).
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The Boss VE-5 is a versatile, fun vocal processor, that is ideal for beginners and professionals alike. It was announced at Musikmesse 2012 and can be used either on stage or in the studio.
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Yamaha have announced two brand new series’ of loudspeakers at Musikmesse 2012!
The DXR series is comprised of four full range models, which are ideally suited for front-of-house sound, monitors, simple amplification, rigged applications and more. The DXR series makes use of advanced digital technologies to provide detailed crossover management, EQ and time alignment to the limiter settings, protection functions and precise dynamic control of the sound. This is all combined with Yamaha’s advanced analogue signal processing, for a speaker that performs with exceptional precision.
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The Yamaha 01V96i is a 16 in/16 out USB 2.0 mixer that was announced at Musikmesse 2012. With its 96 kHz sound, the 01V96i is ideal for use in a huge range of situations, from recording and production purposes to live sound and installation.
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‘Kick’ amps are a new series of keyboard/instrument amplifiers from Alto, announced at Musikmesse 2012. They are available in two different versions, the Kick 15 (a 400 Watt amp with a 15″ low frequency transducer) and the smaller Kick 12, which has a power rating of 250 Watts and a 12″ low frequency transducer.
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Of the many touring keyboard players using Novation SL MkII’s as their stage controllers, Simon Richmond is one of the most prolific. As part of The Imagined Village, Simon has used his SL 61 MkII extensively in the studio and on stage. His other ventures have seen the SL MkII live on stage with Ralph Lawson’s 2020 Soundsystem, grime artist Dot Rotten, Ski Oakenfull’s Ayota project, live electronic combo The Bays and Lick Luscombe’s Musicity project that fuses architecture and music.
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You can read more reviews like this, along with Tony’s productions at his personal site -> Tony Long Music.
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Novation have teamed up with Chico Mann and Live At The Loft to give you the chance to win a ‘stage full of Novation gear’, as used by Chico Mann himself! So, that’s an Ultranova, a Zero SL MkII and two Launchpad’s! You can check out the video below to see him in action.
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It has only been very recently that iOS devices have become linked with the world of live recording, but after the recent NAMM 2012 show, a selection of live mixing desks that make use of iOS products have started to make their way onto the market…
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