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Logitech has taken the wraps off its new Z600 Bluetooth speakers, which it is specifically aiming at those with ultrabooks and Mac computers with its design, though they’ll work with any device with Bluetooth. The speakers support connection with multiple devices at the same time, allowing the user to toggle between those devices by pausing one audio stream and firing up another.
The feature is particularly useful for those who commonly use a couple different devices, with the Z600 being able to connect to up to three at the same time. One who prefers to use the speakers with a computer, for example, but prefers to stream music over a smartphone can connect both, then use them over the speakers without messing with the connection by simply playing one while the other is paused.
Said Logitech’s Global Vice President of Brand Development and Portfolio for PC Accessories: “The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 were designed to resemble an object of art using shapes, materials, and colors that meld with the modern living space and complement the look of ultra-thin laptops. And with built-in Bluetooth connectivity, a first for Logitech multimedia speakers, these speakers are ideal for today’s wireless, multi-device lifestyle.”
Each of the speakers feature 3 drivers, and controls are taken care of via a touch panel located on the top of the right unit. Turning the volume up and down, for example, is achieved by running a finger along the edge of the panel. The rest is located in the back of the speaker, such as the standard 3.5 mm input, the power button, and the Bluetooth pairing feature.
The Bluetooth transceiver is USB for those with a computer that doesn’t have wifi, and the 3.5 mm jack allows for wired connections to devices. The wires were designed so that they lay flat between and from the two speakers, reducing visual clutter and helping to avoid tangled messes. The speakers are slated for launch next month, and are priced at $150 USD.
SOURCE: Logitech
Logitech Z600 Bluetooth speakers unveiled with multi-device connectivity is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 17
While the idea of bringing back out-of-print record albums to new limited-edition runs isn’t new, the fact that Universal Music is onboard with the overarching idea certainly is. What we’ve got here is Universal Music’s bit of the business dedicated to vinyl moving forward with an initiative called The Vinyl Project. Bet you didn’t know Universal Music had a vinyl arm, did you? They’re called Uvinyl, and they’re betting on the web.
While at this very moment there’s no official comprehensive list of albums, it would seem that the company will be bringing titles large and small to the public. All the public has to do is dish out a few bucks in hopes that their chosen title will make it back to the presses. As The Vinyl Factory reminds us, the company known as Ninja Tune offers a rather similar service with Beat Delete, there offering up titles both new and old, all of them otherwise out-of-print.
NOTE: Earlier today a list of albums was released by Uvinyl that included such titles at Sonic Youth’s Goo and Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged. Instead of those titles needing votes, Uvinyl notes now that they’ll be offered up through their regular channels. Whether or not that means they’ll be pressed in vinyl is still up for questioning – though we wouldn’t be surprised to see the physical platters appear by the end of 2013.
The actual “The Vinyl Project” will be launching “when the service is ready to launch” and not before. Imagine that. For the time being you can have a peek at Uvinyl itself to see the layout which we’ll likely be seeing continue into the crowdfunding venture later this year.
Universal Music joins the crowdfunded vinyl record revival is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 17
Logitech has just launched their Z600 Bluetooth computer speakers that have been designed to match the distinct “aluminum” color of Apple products. Obviously, it also works (in a radius of 10 yards) with PCs, smartphones, headphones and any other device […]
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Jul 16
Logic Pro faces some stiff competition from the likes of Pro Tools, but Apple’s hoping to bring a few more music professionals into its camp with a fairly major revision of the software. Available today for $200, Logic Pro X brings with it a whole new interface that Apple’s Phil Schiller says is “designed to streamline the process of creating professional quality music,” along with a number of new features. Those include Drummer, which draws on performances of some well-known session players and recording engineers to provide realistic drum tracks, as well as Waves Tune-style pitch editing with Flex Pitch, Track Stacks to collapse multiple tracks or create layered instruments, and the Arpeggiator MIDI plug-in. Also launching today is the free Logic Remote app for iPad, and a major update to the Main Stage live performance application (it will set you back $30). Additional details can be found in the press release after the break.
Source: Apple
Jul 16
Panasonic SC-NT10 Bluetooth speaker brings boomin’ bass to the outdoor space
Posted in: Today's ChiliBluetooth speakers a dime a dozen these day, but more and more companies are infiltrating the market in order to offer a similar product that outperforms the competition. Panasonic thinks they have a speaker system that’s up for the challenge, and they’ve announced the SC-NT10 Portable Wireless Speaker System with Bluetooth.
Panasonic is touting the SC-NT10 speakers as a rough-n-tough option for those who want a wireless speaker for their music, but also want the opportunity to be able to throw around and endure a beating every now and then, such as when you’re out camping, fishing, hiking, etc. Essentially, it’s being marketed as a speaker for those who love the outdoors.
Panasonic has also applied many different “proofs” to the speaker, including the ability to withstand dust, shock, freezing temperatures, and even the scorching heat when you’re out trekking the wilderness on a hot summer day. The speaker is also “splash proof,” so you’ll be able to set it down by the pool and listen to your tunes while you go for a dip.
Panasonic touts many different qualities with the speaker system, including the ability to amplify low-frequency sounds, eliminate distortion, reproduce bass sounds at low frequencies, and boost midrange sounds so they aren’t lost in surrounding ambient noise. We reckon these feature might help a little with the sound, but smaller Bluetooth speakers usually never have the quality of sound that you’d get with a good set of shelf speakers.
However, Bluetooth is pretty awesome, and the SC-NT10 comes with NFC to make pairing a heck of alot easier, meaning that you won’t need to search for a device and connect it to it on your phone. Instead, you just touch your phone to the speaker and the NFC does the rest. The SC-NT10 will be arriving later in the fall for $99, and will be available in black with either blue or orange trim.
Panasonic SC-NT10 Bluetooth speaker brings boomin’ bass to the outdoor space is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 16
Apple just announced a new version of its top-end music production software. It’s been four years since Apple updated its professional editing suite, so there’s a long list of upgrades in Logic Pro X. The improvements range from an overhauled interface to an iPad controller app to a new automatic drummer feature to help fill in your song when you can’t get a drummer into the studio. It’s available now for $200.
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