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

More information here: http://www.meeaudio.com/pro/

Analog Avant-Garde

MatrixBrute is arguably the most powerful analog monophonic synthesizer ever ! As flexible as a modular system but offering presets, MatrixBrute is a dream machine for everyone interested in creating a sound palette of their own.

The Arturia MatrixBrute will be available in the US in April/May… more info below.

When was the last time you felt your heart beating faster?
When was the last time you heard sounds you had never heard before?
When was the last time you met an instrument that truly inspired pleasure and creativity?

MatrixBrute is an outstanding analog synthesizer. Offering three Brute oscillators, a Steiner-Parker filter and a ladder filter, five analog effects, and the incredible modulation matrix. It is a massive sonic beast.

The heart of the MatrixBrute is its unique modulation matrix that allows you to create your own routings. You can invent a sound palette of your own that will be sure to be heard in any mix !

The matrix can also be used to recall your presets. So go on stage, and select any of the 256 presets instantly! No menus or awkward selection screensscreens, everything is at your fingertips.

As if it was not enough, the matrix is also made to program and play sequences. This is no ordinary step-sequencer. With its ability to also be used as a modulation source, sounds evolve in melody and texture, just the way you want.

Sound beyond the power

Offering a audiosignal path that is is 100% analogue, MatrixBrute also features true analogue effects. The MatrixBrute gives you the sonic quality and power of a vast modular synthesizer but with the flexibility of presets along with a great arpeggiator and an advanced sequencer.

MatrixBrute is a truly empowering instrument!! It offers tons of connections so you can work in any set-up. It brings a quality keybed and a solid chassis.

No endless menus or screens to navigate or multi-function buttons to remember. Forget about connectivity issues. This is you in control. This is you inventing sounds. This is analog avant- garde.

Hands-On Heaven

Forget about tiny LCD screens, being lost in menus and sub-menus, and trying to remember double functions and complex procedures. MatrixBrute brings back the fun and the immediate hands-on experience of synthesis.

When you want things to shake, grab the Sub Osc slider and bring it on. When you want it to sizzle, grab the filter knob and open it up. And when it’s time to unleash the beast, grab the Brute Factor™ knob and turn it loose! It’s that easy.

1. Three Analog Oscillators:

Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, waves with the unique waveshapers that have become the trademark of the ‘Brute’ sound. There is also a sub-oscillator on each of the two Brute oscillators.

2. Combination VCO/LFO oscillator:

The third Osciallator can be used for both audio signals and LFO modulation at the same time. You do not have to choose either operation here so you can always have that big 3 oscillator sound.

3. Noise Generator:

Noise generator with White, Pink, Red and Blue noise types. The most versatile on the market.

4. Audio Mod:

The AUDIO MOD section allows for complex oscillator and filter FM possibilities bringing whole new tonalities to your sound.

5. Performance Controls:

Pitch bend and mod wheels and 4 Macro encoders which can be assigned to any of the modulation destinations for instant hands on performance playing.

6. Voice Modes:

Multiple keyboard modes for mono, paraphonic and duo-split modes. Split oscialltors for paraphonic mode or use the duo split mode to play a sequence while playing notes over the top of it.

7. Three LFO’s:

Two standalone LFO’s with 7 waveforms and trigger modes allow for complex modulations. The combination VCO/LFO adds a 3rd LFO in the system.

8. Mixer:

Mix and blend Oscillators 1, 2, 3, as well as the noise generator and EXTERNAL input sources. Route each mixer input to the filter of your choice using the FILTER assign buttons.

9. Steiner-Parker filter:

We have upgraded our Steiner Parker filter to support both 12db per octave and 24db per octave slopes as well as a DRIVE control for making thicker sounds. The 4 modes, Low pass, band pass, high pass, and notch allow for a vast array of sound making possibilites.

10. Ladder Filter:

We have included a traditional beefy Ladder filter with both 12db and 24db per octave slopes as well as Low Pass, High Pass & Band Pass modes and a Drive control. This filter design is known for making punchy bass and thick lead sounds.

11. Filter routing:

The two filters can be patched in series or in parallel configurations.

12. 3 Envelope Generators:

The two ADSR envelopes and the 3rd DADSR envelope give you plenty of sound sculpting tools.

13. 256 Memory locations:

Store and recall your favorite sounds at the touch of a button. You can organize, save and load new banks of sounds using the free MIDI Control Center editor application. We deliver MatrixBrute with 128 factory presets.

14. The Matrix

The matrix is the heart of Matrixbrute. It allows for complex modulation routing, step-sequencing and instant preset recall.

Modulation Routing: You can assign any of 16 modulation sources to any of 16 mod destinations. 4 destinations are user programmable and can be seen in the e-ink display. Set amounts of each modulation routing using the data encoder.

Step Sequencer: The matrix can be used as a 64 step sequencer with separate STEP, ACCENT, SLIDE and MODULATION steps.

Preset Recall: In Preset mode the matrix allows you to recall any of 256 presets at the touch of a button.

15. True Analog Effects.

To enhance your sonic pleasure we have added an analog and Delay/ Chorus/ Flanger to the output. Choose from any of 5 operation modes. And YES! the controls in the analog effects can be set as modulation destinations in the Matrix.

16. Sequencer/Arpeggiator controls

The sequencer and arpeggiator add to the playability of the Matrixbrute. Multiple modes of both the seq and arp allow for unlimited musical ideas to be realized.

17. Keyboard

The 49 note keyboard features both velocity and aftertouch for a musical feel with plenty of expression.

18. Master Audio Outputs:

Stereo ¼” jacks for your master audio outputs.

19. Control Voltage Interfacing:

12 CV Inputs and 12 CV Outputs allow the Matrixbrute to interface with your standard 1V per octave modular synth gear.

20. Audio Input:

Line and instrument levels allow for adding an external oscillator from your favorite modular synth or processing a guitar or bass through the filters, VCA and analog effects.

21. Gate I/O:

The Gate inputs and outputs allow you to trigger external gear or trigger the internal envelopes remotely.

22. Sync in and out

This allows you to synchronize the MatrixBrute’s sequencer and arpeggiator with external devices.

23. Pedal Inputs

Experssion and Sustain pedal inputs give you real-time control to expand on your expressive capabilities control.

24. MIDI Interfacing

Standard MIDI in, out and thru will connect you to both modern and vintage gear alike.

25. USB

USB I/O allows you to interface to a computer DAW directly. This is also the link to use our free editor/librarian software provided for the MatrixBrute.

As a special end of the year promotion, D.A.S. is giving away FREE covers to customers in the Continental U.S. who purchase a new eligible product through an authorized dealer during October 1st to December 31st.

These models include:

• Action 12A
• Action15A
• Any Active Vantec Model  (12A, 15A, 215A & 18A)

The official instructions can be found at http://www.dasaudio.com/free-das-covers/

Magma issues an update to it’s “Bag & Gear” guide for 2015, including a bunch of new accessory products to protect your DJ gear, controllers, headphones and more. Click on the image below to download the PDF.

The best selling keyboard controller line from Arturia just got a new addition to the family! The new KeyLab 49 and 61 now come in a special Black Edition! Same high-quality metal construction and wood panels. Same high quality professional keyboard. Same deep integration with Arturia instruments! A Completely New Classic!

The KeyLab Black Edition keeps on offering a vast amount of controls – knobs, faders, drum pads – for the same, very attractive price.

The new Black Edition comes with the new Solina V String Machine, V-Prophet synthesizer, and the UVI Grand Piano. This is in addition to our award winning fully integrated Analog Lab software containing over 6000 preset library sounds.