The Pig Hog product line widens again with the unveiling of the Solutions line of adapter and converter cables and connectors. The Pig Hog Solutions series now includes over 50 new products, including Y cables for stereo breakout, effects inserts, or signal splitting; signal adapters to match common connectors and interfaces; Dual patch cables for quick stereo connections; signal transformers; Midi cables; Headphone extenders, and more!

All cables and connectors are manufactured to meet Pig Hog’s rigorous quality standards and to ensure perfectly transparent reproduction of the source audio without coloration or distortion, and all products include the brands signature “no questions asked” lifetime guarantee!

These new models hit the streets this month…

Learn more at www.pighogcables.com

Designed for hands-on hardware sequencing, the BeatStep Pro brings two fully independent melodic sequencers and one drum sequencer. You can manage a full performance from the one unit, controlling software instruments, analog and digital synthesizers, drum machines and drum kits, iPad apps.

The melodic sequencers offer up to 64 steps per sequence, 16 sequences per project and 16 projects, making them the most impressive step sequencers ever made. The additional drum sequencer allows for 16 separate tracks of sequencing. Record in real-time via the pads or use the step buttons for a classic drum machine workflow.

As if all this were not enough, Arturia has added a number of performance effects such as a looper with touch strip, randomizer, swing settings and other hands on control possibilities that are sure to make this a modern classic. The controller mode allows you to trigger clips in your favorite DAW, play drum sounds in a module or adjust parameters in your favorite plug-in. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

With USB, MIDI in and out, CV/GATE outputs, and Clock in/out that can work as a 1:1 clock with an external clock generator or DIN sync, the BeatStep Pro goes well beyond any other step-sequencer on the market. You can use it with large modular synthesizers, current digital synthesizers, and the computer.

The BeatStep Pro will be available in the U.S. by April.

Features:

• 2 monophonic step sequencers
  • Up to 64 steps per sequence
  • Note, velocity and gate time settings per step
  • Note tie
• 16-track drum sequencer (one track per pad)
  • MIDI controller mode
  • Fully customizable for knobs, step buttons and velocity and pressure sensitive pads
  • Send MIDI CC, note data, program changes
• 16 Projects, each with 16×2 sequences, 16 drum sequences and a controller map.
• Performance controls
• Randomizer with Amount and Probability settings
• Real-time looper/roller touch strip
• Independent swing amount per sequence
• Touch sensitive knobs
• Tap Tempo
• Connectivity
  • CV/GATE outputs (1 volt per octave CV, 10 volt gates)
  • 8 drum gate outputs
  • Clock sync with multiple standards
  • MIDI In/Out with supplied MIDI adaptors
  • USB class compliant
• Kensington lock

The Vantec Series (expected in the US by April) is comprised of four models, available in both powered and passive configurations. Two 2-way models are available with either a 12- or 15-inch woofer, a 3-way model incorporates dual 15-inch woofers in a “dual-band” configuration, and a subwoofer is equipped with a single 18-inch woofer.

All models incorporate the company’s new F Series drivers that deliver enhanced performance and reliability. The new M-28 compression driver has an FEM (Finite Element Modeling) optimized motor, phase-plug and diaphragm. Attached to the D.A.S.-designed constant directivity horn, the assembly provides exceptional high-frequency reproduction and tight control of the 90- by 50-degree dispersion.

The Vantec 12A offers a 12-inch F Series woofer, and it’s biamplified, powered by a 2-channel amplifier providing 1,500 watts of continuous power. Frequency response is stated as 60 Hz to 20 kHz, with maximum peak SPL of 135 dB. The Vantec 15A, equipped with a 15-inch F Series woofer, has a stated frequency response of 45 Hz to 20 kHz.

The Vantec 215A, loaded with twin 15-inch F Series woofers, carries a 3-channel amplifier offering 750 watts per channel of continuous power, for a total of 2,250 watts continuous. It’s dual-band configuration has each woofer operating in a specific frequency range.

The Vantec 18A has a single 18-inch F Series woofer driven by a 2,000-watt (peak) Class D amplifier with switch-mode power supply and digital signal processing. The amp has a unique EQ switch that allows selection of a “Deep” or “Loud” bass response.

The Vantec 18A also includes two balanced inputs with stereo filtered output connections for satellite systems. The variable crossover ranges from 80 Hz-125 Hz, and can be defeated to offer stereo “loop thru” connections. A gain control and polarity reverse feature increase user control.

Signal processing for Vantec Series models is accomplished by a powerful DSP that includes. Digital Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filtering. Users can select configurations from a wide range of voicing, filter and EQ modes, and gain control by way of a rotary-knob interface and LCD screen on the rear of the cabinet. Bluetooth technology allows users to wirelessly stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled device.

Cabinets are constructed of birch plywood covered with a durable ISO-flex coating. Both the 12-inch and 15-inch 2-way systems have dual angle pole mount sockets (0 and 10 degrees), as well as angled side panels for stage monitoring applications. Rigging points, ergonomic handles with rubber inserts, and a rugged front grille provide for a wide range of uses in both portable and installed applications.

 

View the complete series here

 

About D.A.S. Audio

Headquartered in Valencia, Spain, D.A.S. Audio is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of loudspeaker systems, power amplification, signal processing, and related components. D.A.S. Audio products can be found on tour with the world’s greatest performing artists and installed in many of the most prestigious facilities.

Arturia has released the newest update to their world renown soft synth library, V Collection 4. Along with it comes 2 new synths, the inclusion of Spark 2 drum machine software, and a completely new registration system to make updates a breeze!

The R18RT Ground Glider, shipping now, offers the most impressive carrying capacity and load handling capability of the entire RocknRoller® Multi-Cart® line, and instantly transforms into any of 8 configurations to help you move massive amounts of equipment with ease. Super wide R-Trac 8”x3” front casters with brakes and 10”x3” rear wheels easily roll heavy loads over grass, dirt, and soft carpet.The custom-designed R-Trac Ground-Glider Wide wheels feature low profile no-flat tires, lightweight but strong polymer hubs, low rolling resistance, pneumatic-like cushioning, vastly wider load dispersion over soft terrain, and look like racing wheels. 8”x3” brake casters are 50% wider than typical casters and R-Trac 10”x3” rear wheels are 33% wider to glide over soft terrain but keep the cart lower to the ground for better loading ergonomics and smaller storage size. 25% larger tubing on the frame bed and foldable handles is stronger for even bigger loads.Extremely tough textured powder coat finish survives thousands of trips. Non-skid frame bed surface resists load slippage. Now you can easily roll your gear across rough terrain – at a job site, backyard wedding, over gravel or grass, at an outdoor festival, sporting event, or just about any condition you can imagine.

Popular Uses:

DJ & Live Sound, Film & TV Production, Location Sound, Facility Maintenance, General Contracting, Construction, Wedding Photography, Live Performance, Marching Bands & Drum Corps, HVAC Contracting, Sports, Scientific/Field Study/Research, Delivery Vans, Pet Shows, Trade Shows

Specifications:
RocknRoller® Multi-Cart® 8-in-1 Equipment Transporter – Model R18RT
Powder-coated steel tube frame telescopes from 42″-60″ in length with 32″/20″ (front/rear) fold able sides 10″x3″ R-Trac wide no-flat rear wheels and 8″x3″ R-Trac wide no-flat swivel casters with brake. Load cap.: 700 lbs./32 cu. ft. Wt: 38 lbs.

Additional specifications:
Tubing gauge: 16 gauge (0.065″ wall)
Tubing size on main frame: 1″ and 1.25″ square steel tube
19mm axle
Polypropylene Hub with Polyurethane Foam tires

 

NS2 Air Monitors v2

The competition said it couldn’t be done. Nocs proved them wrong. By combining AirPlay, Bluetooth and Spotify Connect in one set of Active speakers, Nocs’ state-of-the-art NS2 Air Monitors have revolutionized the music industry. Stream your favorite tunes wirelessly via Mac, PC, iOS, Android or WP8. Turn your device into the ultimate music experience. That’s the power of sound. That’s the NS2.

No more settling for poor audio from built-in laptop speakers and dock systems. No more cables crisscrossing your home or office. The NS2 is a high-quality hi-fi solution in a robust package, rendering lesser systems obsolete.

AirPlay, Bluetooth® and Spotify Connect allow you to wirelessly stream music throughout your house and enjoy it anywhere, anytime. And since Apple Lossless is the conduit between the streaming source and the NS2, your music will sound pristine, just as the artist intended. A deep, accurate bass accompanied by well-balanced mids and reveling highs gives the NS2 a rich, natural sound that you’ll never get tired of.

Sound characteristics
Many wireless speakers sound good – but the NS2 Air Monitors take sound to another level by combining premium components with unparalleled ingenuity. Powerful and precise, the NS2 captures every instrument, every nuance, and delivers your music the way it was meant to be heard. A rich bass, pristine mid tones and flawless, revealing highs work in harmony to light up any room with tones that only the NS2 can deliver.

Materials and design
Designed in Stockholm, Sweden with a contemporary, minimalistic mindset, the NS2 Air Monitors are one part exceptional speaker and one part beautiful interior design element. No matter where you put them, the NS2 Air Monitors are guaranteed to look great. Moreover, the NS2 comes in seven different colors, each drawn from a contemporary, timeless pallet, allowing you to select the NS2 that best suits your personal style and preferred environment.

Every component, from the hand-built, MDF rubber-coated cabinets and Kevlar reinforced woofers to the silk dome tweeters, has been carefully designed to offer superior sound and unmatched durability.

Nocs NS2 Air Monitors App
This intuitive app will help you to setup and manage your NS2 Air Monitors v2. The app will walk you through all the simple steps to connect to your Wi-Fi network and start streaming your music wirelessly quickly. It will also help you manage, rename and update the firmware of your speakers.
To get started with your NS2 Air Monitors v2 setup, simply launch the app and follow the simple on screen instructions. Available for iOS and Android.

Streaming
With the NS2 Air Monitors, you have three different options for streaming your music: Bluetooth, Spotify and AirPlay. Each technology provides its own unique benefits, but the one constant across all three is that the sound quality is spectacular.
Enjoy music in your home anytime and any room, courtesy of these three world-renowned streaming services.

 

Airplay
AirPlay lets you stream music wirelessly throughout your house. The music streams to your NS2 Monitors via Apple Lossless – so you’ll hear your music the way it was intended to be heard, with no flaws. With AirPlay wireless technology integrated into your NS2 Monitors, you can partake in your entire music library – every song, every playlist – in any room and at any time.

Bluetooth
The NS2 Monitors are Bluetooth-compatible, giving you the freedom to play your music when you want, from whichever source you choose. Stream music from your iOS devices, Android devices, laptop or PC directly to your NS2 Monitors. Regardless of the source, the NS2 Air Monitors deliver the same fantastic sound.

Spotify Connect
Spotify is arguably the world’s most popular streaming service – and for Spotify Premium subscribers, pairing your Spotify subscription with your NS2 Air Monitors means you’ll have the freedom to stream your music from your Android or iOS device directly to your NS2. And since Spotify is built in to your NS2, the music keeps playing even while you’re making calls or using apps. Access Spotify’s vast musical catalogue and listen to Spotify Radio as well as your own custom playlists, all at industry-leading audio quality.

Hear it everywhere at once.
Say you have one set of speakers in your bedroom, one in the office, and one in the living room. For the ultimate sonic panorama, you can stream your tunes to more than one room simultaneously, so you’ll never lose the beat, no matter where you are in the house. Just choose Multiple Speakers from the AirPlay menu in iTunes. AirPlay works over Wi-Fi so you can stream music directly from your home network. So cut the cord and go Airplay!

Features
Power output: 80W peak power
Frequency response: 60 Hz – 22 kHz
Woofers: 3″ Kevlar with dual magnets, shielded
Tweeters: 3/4″ silk dome, shielded
Digital Signal Processor: 32-bit
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.15% Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > Analogue 85dB, Digital 90 dB
Amplifier type: Class D
Crosstalk: Dimensions: H: 160 x W: 110 x D: 140 mm
Weight: 3.0 kg
Cabinets: MDF
1 year replacement warranty

Compatibility
– AirPlay works with:
iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
iPhone 4s
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS

iPad (1st generation and later)
iPad mini
iPad 2

iPod touch (2nd generation and later)

iOS 4.3.3 or later
Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later

– 3.5 mm stereo jack:
Compatible with any device with a AUX input.

– Bluetooth:
Bluetooth 3.0 is compatible with any devices with Bluetooth technology.

– Spotify Connect:
To be able to use Spotify Connect you need to log in with your Spotify Premium account.
Spotify is available for iOS and Android

In the box
– NS2 Air Monitors
– User manual
– Power supply
– Power cord
– 4-pin Speaker cable 3m
– 4-pin Speaker cable 1.25m

Inherited from the original innoFADER, it provides smooth and robust feeling to the Scratch DJs. The contactless design gives a long life of over 4,000,000 cycles! The cut-in position can be adjusted by users with simple calibration steps to fit your taste and the Reverse switch allows you to do different style of scratch skill. The mixer is also compatible with the original innoFADER for future upgrade. The DIF-1M’s TIMECODE Mode makes DJ’s life easier switching between ordinary turntable setup and DVS setup. Just switch to the TIMECODE channel on the top panel and you are ready to use as a DVS setup. The DIF-1M serves as a full-feature 2-channel mixer: 3-band EQ, Master Jack Out, mic input, both 6.35mm & 3.5mm headphones outputs and Booth output with a dedicated volume control.Each channel on the DIF-1M has its own dedicated 3-band isolator EQs and dedicated High-Pass/Low-Pass filters.The DIF-1M is able to control all MIDI software from dedicated MIDI mappable buttons and Knobs on the mixer.

 

 

Built like a tank, the DJ-Tech CTRL is a USB plug-and-play MIDI controller that expands your production or performance setup with LED illuminated buttons and dedicated knobs for controlling samples, cueing, modulating effects, and adjusting filters.

You can map the controller with any MIDI-compatible software, including those that utilize digital vinyl systems (DVS). It also includes buttons for auto looping and manual looping. The controller is built for both portability and durability, and is bus powered by the included USB cable.

Both models are available now through select authorized US dealers.

Together, Arturia and Bitwig have combined their strengths to raise the bar in keyboard design quality alongside the deep integration of hands-on control and rich virtual content with the workflow of Bitwig Studio.

Mini V will empower your music with the sound of the synth that changed everything.

Mini V is a recreation of the classic 1971 R.A. Moog Minimoog™ synthesizer, one of most iconic synthesizers of all time. The Mini V not only recreates the look and feel of the most legendary synthesizer, it does it with unparalleled sound quality. Created in partnership with Dr. Robert Moog himself, back in 2003, this plug-in has become a studio standard much like the original.

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At home, on the road and in the club – audio equipment has a tough life. Liquid, dust and accidental impact can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage at any given moment. Audio hardware is fragile and expensive to replace, one misplaced drink can bring a whole system to its knees, causing untold stress.

Decksaver has announced a new line of covers designed to fit the popular Korg Volca and Roland Aira lines of hardware synthesizers and grooveboxes. These covers are tailor made for an exact fit, and are great to keep from damaging knobs and faders during transport in a gear bag.

These new models start shipping this month.