Thursday, July 19, 2007

The next hardware beast from the Scope platform


John Bowen, who - together with Dave Smith - created such legends like Prophet 5, Prophet VS and Wavestation, worked a lot on producing supersynths for Creamware's Scope platform. On of those software codes now come into reality: the machine called Solaris - though with completely rewritten program lines - based on his VA modular system. Price is not known yet but I expect it into the higher region - just take a look on the photo... To keep you updated check this link frequently.

Mackie CFX20 MKII


Designed to take the hassle out of mixing live performances, Mackie’s CFX.mkII Series compact live sound mixers feature genuine Mackie mic preamps, four subgroups, precise nine-band stereo graphic equalizers for greater sonic control, and onboard EMAC™ 32-bit digital effects—eliminating the need for outboard effects processors and cables. Combined with Mackie Active loudspeakers, the CFX.mkII mixers are part of a complete, easy-to-use Mackie sound system.

What’s new in CFX.mkII? New impact-resisting rubber side panels for better durability. New ergonomic updates including sturdier, more precise Onyx Series knobs. And new graphics, for better visibility in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. Best of all, the new CFX.mkII mixers come at a suggested retail price significantly lower than the original CFX Series.