The 3rd-generation Matrix headphone combines MEE audio’s expertise in high-fidelity audio with advanced Bluetooth audio technology to deliver unprecedented sound quality in a wireless form factor.

MAIN FEATURES:

• 3rd-generation Matrix headphone offers unprecedented clarity and fidelity wirelessly from any Bluetooth device
  or wired via included 3.5mm cable
• Brand new high-resolution drivers and advanced Bluetooth 4.0 technology with aptX® and AAC codecs deliver
  HD-quality audio
• Spacious over-the-ear memory foam earpads provide superb long-term comfort
• Full headset functionality with built-in microphone and controls; up to 24 hours of battery life
• Subtle, yet stylish design with dark denim finish and matching protective carrying case

Arturia announces the DrumBrute, 100% analog drum machine!

DrumBrute is an all-in-one analog drum machine designed with performance and in-depth sound editing at its heart. Give your music the analog impact it deserves!

Providing 17 distinct, fully analog drum and percussion instruments with an intuitive sequencer, massive connectivity, a two-mode Steiner-Parker filter, and dynamic performance controls, DrumBrute will take your beat production to the next level.

Create energetic and exciting drum beats with a single, user-friendly device. With its vast sonic potential and smooth workflow, DrumBrute meets and exceeds the expectations of demanding musicians. Bridging the gap between inspiration and technology, DrumBrute offers punchy analog drum sounds, advanced 64 step / 64 pattern sequencing possibilities and ultra-effective performance controls.

Arturia has released version 5 of their legendary soft-synth package V Collection, which includes five new instruments: the Synclavier, the Farfisa, the [Hammond] B3, the Stage 73, and a new modeled piano.

Their award-winning modeling technology faithfully reproduces the way original hardware components behaved, delivering the very soul of these instruments in a way that samples simply can’t.

Giant leaps have also been taken in augmenting them with features the hardware inventors never dreamed of—like bringing polyphony to the mono synths you’ve always loved. With over 5000 designer presets, the included Analog Lab 2 makes it easy to harness all that power to find just the right sound for the studio or gig.

Mixware is proud to announce its appointment as US distributor of Hercules, makers of popular DJ controllers and software, including the DJControl JogVision for Serato DJ.

Hercules created the first dual-deck mixing controller for computers featuring a built-in audio interface: the original Hercules DJ Console, launched to widespread acclaim in 2003. Since then, Hercules has ranked among the leading manufacturers of portable DJ controllers for computers, and today brings together large and diverse communities of DJs.

With innovation in its DNA, Hercules was honored with a highly coveted 2014 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award for its Universal DJ controller custom-designed for iPad.

The Hercules range of DJ controllers today includes a wide variety of products suited for beginners and the most advanced artists alike. Notable highlights include the highly portable DJControl Compact ($79.99 MAP), the advanced Hercules P32 DJ ($299.99 MAP), featuring 32 multicolor soft-rubber performance pads, and the DJControl JogVision ($299.99 MAP), a high performance controller for Serato DJ.

Hercules controllers will be available through Mixware US retailers in June. More info at www.mixware.net

Mixware is proud to announce its appointment as exclusive US distributor of Mixars, makers of the Duo, the first full-featured Official Serato mixer on the market under $1,000.

Mixars is a new brand founded by the RCF Group, which includes DB-Technologies. As a leader in the field of design and manufacture of professional and commercial audio products and systems, Mixars is a natural extension of this range. The new brand will focus on developing a premium range of DJ equipment, pushing the boundaries of design, materials, and production processes.

The first Mixars products will be available in the US starting in April, and will include DUO ($999.99), the official Serato mixer, LTA ($599.99) straight-arm turntable, STA ($599.99) S-arm turntable, and CUT ($249.99) battle mixer with Innofader.

The Mixars Duo is a 2-channel DJ mixer including Serato DJ DVS Enabled and includes a pair of Serato control records. It includes an Innofader Mini crossfader, 8 RGB rubber performance pads for control of Cues and Samples, control for Serato DJ FX, 24/96 audio interface, and a USB hub to power other devices and controllers. “The DUO brings amazing value to the table. This is the first official Serato mixer, including Serato DJ with DVS under $1, 000,” said Laurent Cohen of Mixware. “This is just the first of many cool and unique products. We expect Mixars to break out in a big way this year.”

The LTA (straight-arm) and STA (S-arm) super high torque, direct drive turntables combine classic features with modern connectivity. They feature dual outputs to connect two mixers at the same time. This unique feature is ideal for DJ groups or team battle routines, to have two DJs use the same turntable with two different mixers.

The CUT is the perfect affordable mixer for beginners and pros alike, featuring an Innofader Mini crossfader, curve and reverse adjustments, DVS inputs and outputs to connect sound cards without unplugging the turntables, balanced XLR outputs, combo mic, cue mix, and all the features DJ’s need to mix comfortably.

Mixars products will be available at select Mixware US retailers in April. For more information visit www.mixware.net

Valeton is a new name to the pedal world, but spawns from a team with over 10 years of experience designing and building MI products for other brands. Their products boast high quality construction, unique designs, and user friendly interfaces.  Valeton leverages it’s strengths in product development along with an extremely efficient manufacturing process to offer these products at a very affordable price point.

The line up consists of 3 series… The Loft Series (based on vintage BOSS pedals), the Coral Series (mini pedals with more modern sounding effects), and Effect Strips (which currently offers only one product, the Dapper). All products are available now, and some great reviews are already popping up around the web. Expect to hear much more from Valeton in the near future.

For more information, visit their website at www.valeton.net

ColorKey is proud to announce the new MobilePar and MobileCon products, available in the USA now!

The new MobilePar Hex 4 (4x12w RGBAW-UV, $349.99) and MobilePar Quad 4 (4x8w RGBW, $299.99) from ColorKey represent the next generation in Par lighting. Available in both black and white, the MobilePar fixtures are battery powered and feature wireless DMX for a completely free and mobile operation. These wireless lights allows you to create rich color tones and smooth mixing that are perfect for lighting up a stage or creating wash effects. Its ultra-fast refresh rate and flicker-free LED’s also make them ideal for video production.

MobilePar HEX Features

• 4x12W R/G/B/A/W/UV 6in1 LEDs
• 30° beam angle
• DMX Channels: 3 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 11
• Control Mode: Stand alone, master/slave, Auto, Sound Active
• Effect: Dimmer, Strobe, Gradual Change
• Wireless: 2.4G, 126 channels with auto frequency adjustment
• Infrared remote control up to 30 ft./ 10M
• 5200 mAH, 14.8V Battery
• Charger Output voltage: 16.8V, 3A
• Refresh Rate: 1.5KHz, Flicker Free operation
• Natural convection (fan-less) noiseless cooling
• Protection Grade: IP20
• Anti-electricity Intension: >1.5KV
• Insulation Resistance: >2MΩ
• Input Voltage: AC 100V – 260V, 50-60Hz
• Dimensions: 6.5” x 5.4” x 7.4” / 167 x 138 x 188mm
• Weight: 6.8lbs / 3.1Kg

The MobileCon 192 ($149.99) is an extremely versatile wireless DMX controller that can control up to 12 different LED lights with up to 16 channels each. It features 23 banks of 8 scenes and 6 sets of chases containing 184 scenes. All chases can be executed simultaneously. “Play” your lights to a performance with beat activation, tap-sync, and auto run features. Its Universal Wi-DMX® wireless technology operates at 2.4 GHz, giving you the flexibility to accurately and reliably control lights from almost 2,000 feet away!

MobileCon 192 Features

• Universal Wi-DMX® Wireless DMX-512 controller
• Controls up to 12 intelligent lights with up to 16 channels each
• 23 banks of 8 scenes, 184 scenes max
• 192 DMX channels of control
• 6 sets of chases containing 184 scenes
• Record up to 6 chases with fade and speed
• Sequential linking of chases
• Grab any fixture on the fly
• Beat activation, tap-sync and auto run
• Radio Frequency Range: 2.402 – 2.480GHz (ISM)
• Number of Radio Channels: 79
• Radio Transmitter Range: 600 meters (1,968 ft.) line of sight
• 3 space 19″ rack mount
• MIDI compatible
• 3Pin female DMX connector
• Dimension: 19” x 5.2” x 3” / 482x133x75 mm
• Net weight: 4.8lbs / 2.2Kg

More info at ColorKeyLED.com

DAS Audio’s Sound Force loudspeaker range targets high-level dance venues with high-quality sound, high power and striking visual design.

The new series presently comprises of four models including mid-high, mid bass, and subwoofer options. The SF-112 is a mid-high three-way cabinet, which offers passive or bi-amp operation. Mid-range is handled by a DAS 12HQ loudspeaker and HF by a DAS M-75N neodymium compression driver (as used in a number of high-profile DAS systems). Both components are mounted to fiberglass horns with a quality ‘polished’ finish. The ultra-high frequencies are handled by twin bullet-type tweeters mounted on supports.

The SF-215 bass system uses two DAS 15-inch loudspeakers in a fourth-order, bass-reflex configuration. The cabinets can be stacked or flown on both sides of the SF-112 to form a four-way array. Two subwoofer options are available in the Sound Force series. The SF-221, a double 21-inch subwoofer comprising twin 21LXN4 loudspeakers in ‘V’ loaded configuration and the impressive SF-30A, a powered ultra-low system. The SF-30A uses a 30-inch push-pull moving magnet transducer powered by a class-D amplifier offering 7.5kW continuous power.

Cabinet construction is of birch plywood in a robust build and covered with durable ISO-flex coating. Twenty M10 threaded rigging points are available on the SF-112 and SF-215 cabinets to facilitate flying.

More info in the full brochure HERE, or at DASAudio.com

Building upon the acclaimed and well received Fader Series studio monitors, Fluid Audio launches
the FPX (Fader Pro Coax) series. The new FPX-7 Studio Reference Monitor, featuring the world’s first coaxial driver with ribbon tweeter, leads the way.

The Fluid Audio FPX7 produces the most accurate monitoring experience in it’s price range. With it’s lightning fast response, the AMT (ribbon) tweeter provides detail and depth only seen in Professional studios. What makes the FPX7 so unique, however, is that the AMT tweeter is mounted in the center of the woofer, which makes this speaker the first of it’s kind.

Coaxial drivers provide accuracy and detail because all the frequencies radiate from the exact same position in space. This is critical for accurate off-axis response, as well as phase coherence. The AMT tweeter is mounted to a custom designed waveguide, which provides wide dispersion and an expansive sweet spot. The complex, DSP controlled crossover provides a perfect blending of the woofer to the AMT tweeter, and ensures that there is effectively zero variance speaker-to-speaker. The “engine” is DSP powered.

“Ribbon tweeters have certainly been used in studio monitors before. It’s a perfect use for them, actually.
However, I’ve never been that impressed by previous executions of the idea. I’ve always felt I could do a
ribbon monitor that sort of set the standard for ribbon monitors, and I believe this coax idea does that.
You get the lightning fast response of the ribbon, and the point-source goodness of being coaxial. As a
recording musician myself, I was always a little frustrated with the way a lot monitors would ‘Hi-Fi-ize’ my
live recordings. I would record something live in a room, but played back through the monitors, it already
sounded kind of slow and dull. With our new AMT ribbon tweeter, you get that immediate, live sound that
you recorded. That, coupled with the low distortion woofer and great off axis response of the FPX7, you have
a clear, honest view into your mixes,” says Bill Loney of Fluid Audio.

Highlights

• Seamless, transparent response in a compact footprint
• 7” composite cone, low-frequency driver
• Air motion transformer (ribbon) tweeter provides an extremely fast and accurate response
• Bi-amplified 140Watt Class A/B amplification (90w woofer/50w AMT tweeter)
• Acoustic Space Control lets you calibrate the FPX7 to your mixing environment ( 0, -2, -4db )
• Tweeter high frequency trim control ( +2, 0, -2db )
• Fader Volume control on front baffle for easy access
• 42Hz – 27kHz frequency response
• Front loaded slot port for directional bass response
• Amplifier standby function to conserve energy

Specifications

• Frequency response: 42 Hz – 27 kHz
• Crossover frequency: 3.5 kHz
• Amplifier power: 140 watts RMS
• Signal-to-noise: > 100 dB (typical A-weighted)
• Polarity: Positive signal at + input produces outward LF one displacement
• Input impedance: 20 k ohms balanced, 10 k ohms unbalanced
• Input sensitivity: 85 mV pink noise input produces 95dBA output SPL @ one meter with volume control at maximum
• Power: Fixed 110V ~50/60 Hz or 220V~50/60 Hz
• Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over heat, turn-on/off transient and subsonic filter
• Cabinet: Vinyl-laminated MDF
• Size (HxWxD): 10″ x 6.8″ x 7.6″
• Weight: 16.8 lbs

*The FPX7 monitor will be available in the U.S. by the end of February.

RBX By Reunion Blues officially unveils the brand’s first-ever series of premium musical instrument stands. With 8 models now available and shipping now, the line includes options for trumpet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, single guitar, as well as a multi-guitar stand for up to 5 guitars. For alto and tenor saxophone, 2 additional models are available with an extra peg that can also accommodate a flute, clarinet or soprano saxophone.

Each stand is constructed utilizing the latest advancements in materials technology, with specialized non-reactive foam padding to protect instrument finishes, and high-impact, shatterproof polyethylene plastics for maximum longevity. All stands are conveniently foldable, so that they can collapse down into a small footprint for shipping, transport, or storage. Each stand includes innovative design features unique to each instrument, with a sleek visual aesthetic and the attention to detail and quality that has been a hallmark of Reunion Blues products for the last 40 years.

On all alto and tenor saxophone models, RBX Stands feature the new revolutionary Bell-Safe™ Self-Locking yoke system, to secure the bell. When the bell is placed into the padded rest, the weight of the saxophone activates the Bell-Safe™ yoke, and the instrument is automatically locked in place. Hinged tripod designs and folding peg wings (on models RBXS-ASP and RBXS-TSP) with rubber feet provide optimal balance and stability. Models for clarinet and trumpet feature adjustable padded bell rests and pegs to accommodate a variety of instruments, which also detach for easy storage.

For guitar, both the adjustable hanging stand for a single guitar and the pivoting multi-guitar stand offer unmatched stability and convenience. The unique mechanism of the self-locking, hinged Auto-Yoke sets this hanging guitar stand apart, by using the weight of the instrument to secure it in place. The multi-guitar model features pivoting cradles that accommodate most bass, acoustic and electric guitar models, and make storing and retrieving guitars easier than ever. Dense foam padding and hinged leg designs on both guitar models deliver outstanding balance and instrument safety.

*All RBX Stands include a 5 year limited warranty. View all the models here