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Focusrite has proudly introduced the Forte professional audio interface for Mac and Windows. The device is designed to deliver analogue sources to your DAW at the highest possible quality. Built into a solid aluminum case, the Focusrite Forte incorporates highest-quality precision 24-bit A-D and D-A converters operating at sample rates up to 192kHz. It has a color OLED (Organic LED) display, a single large control knob for intuitive operation and four output USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac and PC. The display shows mic, line in, line out and headphone levels, gain structure and other functionality. The Focusrite Forte will be launched in October 2012 for £399 (approx. $600). [Focusrite]

There’s a stack of different plugs, cables and connectors aimed at piping sound into your iPad, but when studio-stalwart Focusrite makes one, we pay attention. The iTrack Solo is a two channel interface compatible with the iPad, as well as your Mac or PC, offering mobile recording all the way up to 24-bit / 96kHz. The onboard preamp is the same as used in the brand’s flagship Liquid Saffire 56 interface, and there’s phantom power for microphones. As well as the mic-in there’s a quarter-inch input for guitars etc., as well as a chunky volume control for monitoring. Front “halo” indicators change from green to red if your recording levels go too high, and the aluminum casing should prevent it from getting damaged at the bottom of any gig bag. Once you’ve created a masterpiece in Garageband (or other recording app), you can use the line-level phono outputs to run it through your sound system of choice. Sound like something you can get down to? You’ll be able to get your hands on the iTrack Solo starting next month, and it’ll set you back $160 at your local dealer — in the meantime, you can jam on the PR after the break.

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Focusrite launches iTrack Solo, a two channel interface for iOS and desktops (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Load and start track A. Load, and start track B on the next down beat. Adjust pitch / speed of track B to keep in time with track A. Now you know the very basics of DJing, you might want some hardware to practice it on. Fortunately, for you beginners, Denon has just released the MC2000 DJ controller. An entry-level device that should get you (and your tracks) up to speed. Along with the plug and play USB device, you’ll get a copy of Serato’s DJ Intro mixing software (for which it was specifically designed) to get you started. If that’s not for you, or perhaps you’ve already earned your spinning stripes, and are looking for something compact, no problem — full MIDI output means this can work with other software options too. There’s a basic two-channel mixer snug between the pair o’wheels, and all the usual buttons for hot-cues and loops etc. As is fast becoming standard, the audio interface is built-in, making the hook-up at parties and gigs a much simpler — and less computer-bothering — affair. If has ticked your boxes, it’ll be available from October, commanding an estimated £269 / €325 / $299 out of your record budget when it does so. In the meantime you can cue-up the promo video after the break.

Continue reading Denon launches MC2000 DJ controller, invites prospective spinners to ‘own the party’ (video)

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Denon launches MC2000 DJ controller, invites prospective spinners to ‘own the party’ (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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