Cakewalk offers some very powerful and affordable software solutions for recording and producing music. In its last two versions, SONAR set new levels for technology advances in digital audio workstations with the first true 64-bit double precision audio mix engine; Active Controller Technology™ (ACT) which changed the way musicians work with instruments and effects; AudioSnap™, the very best non-destructive audio timing/manipulation toolset; and pioneering support for multicore and x64 processing, and Windows Vista.

Now SONAR 7 Producer Edition rounds out and extends its comprehensive offering of powerful creative tools with an open and customizable environment, high-quality instruments and effects, and flexible mixing and delivery options. These new developments include user customization for MIDI with Smart MIDI Tools, the introduction of the most powerful Step Sequencer found in any DAW, true Linear Phase Mastering Plug-ins, internal sidechaining, delay compensation for external hardware through an External Insert plug-in, pitch to MIDI functionality with Roland V-Vocal 1.5, integrated CD burning, and numerous workflow and delivery enhancements throughout the application.

Cakewalk Pro Suite Software Studio Bundle
The Pro Suite Studio Bundle gives you four of Cakewalk’s most popular and incredibly useful music creation tools. Included in the package are the industry-standard Sonar 7 Producer Edition, Project5 Version 2.5, Rapture Virtual Synthesizer, and Dimension Pro Virtual Synthesizer. Together, you got the kind of open, virtual musical palette that would make any artist jealous. SONAR 7 Producer Edition SONAR 7 Producer Edition brings you freedom in computer music recording like never before. Gone are the limits on track count, bus routing, and effect or instrument inserts. Add to that a gigantic selection of audio effects, virtual instruments, and improved technologies to pump up your production, and we’re talking about an enormous creative canvas on which to paint your ideas. Some new, exclusive features to have fun getting to know are the precision LP-64 EQ & LP-64 Multiband linear phase mastering plug-ins, Z3TA+ waveshaping synthesizer, Dimension LE and Rapture LE instruments, more Active Controller Technology presets, and the Roland V-Vocal 1.5 processor with pitch-to-MIDI conversion. You also get surround mixing in over 30 formats, including SurroundBridge technology to use stereo FX in surround; the Sonitus Surround Compressor; instruments like the PSYN II subtractive synth and the Pentagon I analog modeling synth; and effects like Perfect Space Convolution Reverb powered by Voxengo, and Lexicon Pantheon Reverb. Other components you’ll end up toying with are two Roland virtual instruments, the VC-64 Vintage Channel plug-in with sidechaining capabilities, AudioSnap rendering with iZotope Radius, POW-r dithering, thousands of instrument sounds, over a gigabyte of sample content, and much more.The beauty of SONAR is that not only does it utilize the full potential of your computer, and constantly adapt to new technologies with each subsequent release, but it stays simple enough for the average Joe to be able to jump right into.

Cakewalk SONAR 7 Producer Edition
SONAR 7 Producer Edition brings you freedom in computer music recording like never before. Gone are the limits on track count, bus routing, and effect or instrument inserts. Add to that a gigantic selection of audio effects, virtual instruments, and improved technologies to pump up your production, and we’re talking about an enormous creative canvas on which to paint your ideas. Some new, exclusive features to have fun getting to know are the precision LP-64 EQ & LP-64 Multiband linear phase mastering plug-ins, Z3TA+ waveshaping synthesizer, Dimension LE and Rapture LE instruments, more Active Controller Technology presets, and the Roland V-Vocal 1.5 processor with pitch-to-MIDI conversion. You also get surround mixing in over 30 formats, including SurroundBridge technology to use stereo FX in surround; the Sonitus Surround Compressor; instruments like the PSYN II subtractive synth and the Pentagon I analog modeling synth; and effects like Perfect Space Convolution Reverb powered by Voxengo, and Lexicon Pantheon Reverb. Other components you’ll end up toying with are two Roland virtual instruments, the VC-64 Vintage Channel plug-in with sidechaining capabilities, AudioSnap rendering with iZotope Radius, POW-r dithering, thousands of instrument sounds, over a gigabyte of sample content, and much more.The beauty of SONAR is that not only does it utilize the full potential of your computer, and constantly adapt to new technologies with each subsequent release, but it stays simple enough for the average Joe to be able to jump right into. Developed by musicians with their peers in mind, SONAR 7 gives you the choose to configure your studio to better meet the demands of your recording styles and needs, even allowing you to load presets of keystrokes from your favorite applications or design your own. Its compatibility with soundcards, plug-ins, MIDI controllers, and 3rd party effects and instruments simply expands your options, and the fact that you can customize everything from menus to track icons makes SONAR like your personal shopping center for musical possibilities.SONAR has been one of the most consistent, most productive, most sought after virtual music recording studios for years. Get this latest version to stay on top of your game, and others.

Cakewalk SONAR Power Studio 250
SONAR Power Studio 250 is a complete and portable USB/MIDI audio production system that features perfectly matched, full-featured hardware and software. It pairs SONAR Studio Edition with the Cakewalk SPS-25 USB Audio and MIDI interface. You also get a wide range of instruments and effects to maximize your creative capabilities.SONAR Studio EditionDesigned for project studios and aspiring professionals, SONAR Studio Edition is the complete solution for recording, arranging, editing, and mixing your audio productions—all in a tightly integrated workspace:Record and edit unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI Loop record live audio and MIDI to track layers Use comping tools to assemble the perfect take Create backing tracks with MIDI groove clips and ACID -format loops Includes 28 audio effects, 8 MIDI effects, 5 virtual instruments Expand your sounds with VST, DirectX, and ReWire plug-ins Flexible mixing console Higher-quality mixes with 64-bit floating point engine (even on 32-bit computers) One-click recall of mix, effects, and instrument settings using Track Templates Integrate MIDI devices and control surfaces from Roland, TASCAM, Mackie, and others Get the most out of your computer with Freeze for tracks, effects, and synths Pristine audio quality with support for 64-bit files and up to 500kHz sampling rates Collaborate with Pro Tools, Logic, and Nuendo studios Includes 32-bit version for Windows XP and native 64-bit version for Windows XP. X64 Edition Cakewalk SPS-25 USB audio and MIDI interface - This compact and reliable 2-in/2-out audio and MIDI interface provides complete integration with SONAR Studio Edition—from both the ease of installation, to the speed of starting a recording project:2-channel record and playback with 24-bit/96kHz audio +4 dBu output for professional use USB bus powered for mobile use Compact, solid metal body makes it perfect for recording anywhere. Record out-of-the box with mic preamps, +48V phantom power, and analog limiter Listen real-time while you record with zero-latency and direct monitoring.

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Apogee Electronics Corporation is a leading manufacturer of digital audio hardware systems and related accessories for audio professionals around the world. Apogee was founded in 1985 and initially made its name designing filters that solved many of the early problems associated with digital audio. Later, Apogee’s complete conversion systems pushed the envelope of digital audio quality and established Apogee as a key innovator in the field of professional digital audio. Today, Apogee converters and related technologies are regarded as the reference standard in the audio industry.

Apogee Trak2 Mic Preamp and 24/96 Conversion System
Reference-standard mic preamp/conversion system incorporating balanced sends, balanced returns, auxiliary universal 1/4″/XLR front-panel inputs. 24-bit/96kHz analog-to-digital conversion, eight-channel architecture, 2 AMBus digital I/O slots, AES-S/PDIF digital output, word clock I/O, comprehensive peak/average/phase metering, graphics/text LCD display, easily navigated front-panel controls, and a communications port enabling remote operation via MIDI and/or RS-232.

Apogee Mini-DAC 2-channel 192k D/A Converter with FireWire Interface
Apogee’s Mini-DAC, a professional quality, 24 bit, 192kHz digital-to-analog (D/A) converter, is the ultimate portable and compact solution for studio playback, reference monitoring, and FireWire connectivity to your digital audio workstation (DAW), computer, and premium home audio systems. The 2-channel Mini-DAC features Apogee’s award-winning audio-quality and renowned dual-stage IntelliClock in a rugged metal enclosure.Professional, Portable, Affordable With the venerable DA-1000 in mind, Apogee set out to make a series of next-generation, compact, high-quality converters that both audio professionals and home recording enthusiasts will not want to do without.

Apogee Symphony Mobile
Rock solid or record softly with Apogee’s Symphony Mobile-it gives you the quality of performance you desire and expect from a desktop traditional workstation. The Symphony Mobile delivers up to 32 channels of 24-bit/192kHz digital I/O with as little as 1.6 milliseconds of latency from analog source to analog source. It’s compatible with any CoreAudio software application using VBus for proper routing, and comes with Apogee’s Maestro software for even more control and routing. So when you’re ready to convert ideas into more concrete sounds, insert the Symphony Mobile ExpressCard interface into your MacBook Pro, connect the PCI-32 cable into either Apogee’s X-series or Rosetta Series converters and you’re ready to do your thing.

Apogee Duet FireWire Interface
The Duet is a two-channel FireWire audio interface that features the amazing sound quality that made Apogee Electronics famous. With control functions built directly into Apple s Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand software, Duet empowers you to create professional recordings effortlessly on your Mac.With Duet, you can plug in guitars, keyboards, and microphones to record your music, or simply experience how much better your favorite tracks in iTunes sound. Duet is compact and powered by FireWire, so you can pack up your studio and go anywhere your music takes you.Its dual, 1/4″ high impedance inputs allow you to combine and record your two favorite instruments, whether it be two guitars, one bass, one guitar, etc., simultaneously using your favorite Core Audio-compatible application. You can also capture vocals with two microphone inputs that have phantom power and 75dB of gain. Whether you’re noodling out new ideas, completing a personal tune, documenting a podcast, or recording a live performance, your new little buddy can handle it. The flexible breakout cables come with icons to make it easy to know what goes where, keeping everything in order, out of the way, and properly connected for maximum input and output, with minimal mess. Duet’s bus-powered FireWire interface frees you from the traditional four-wall studio setting. So grab your laptop, find a spot where inspiration takes you, whether it’s in the solace of a park or in the echoey confines of a subway tunnel, turn it on, and start doing your thing.

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Akai has been working in the electronic music industry since 1984 to give artists the tools they need to express and explore new musical possibilities. Akai products have become a fixture of modern music both in the studio and on the stage. Their sampling technology has become the building block of some of today’s most popular music. Their MPC sequencing samplers have forever changed the way modern music is created by enabling digital samples to become the basis for composition. Akai is a pioneer of digital technology and remains one of the most influential manufacturers of musical equipment in the past 20 years.

Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center
The Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center combines a 64-track MIDI sequencer with a 32-voice, 16-bit stereo digital sampler in one extremely powerful desktop unit.The Akai MPC2500 has 2 internal effects processors that can be used simultaneously. They include a wide range of effects algorithms, such as reverb, delay, bit grunger, chorus, phasers, flying pan, 4-band EQ, compressor, and a phase shifter.Realtime control is provided by 2-note variation sliders and 2 Q-Link knobs that can be separately assigned to allow flexible, realtime performance control of a wide variety of selectable parameters. These parameters include level, pan, filter cut-off and resonance, and tuning. Each assignable Q-Link knob can generate MIDI data so that parameter information can be recorded and played back from within a sequence.2 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs come standard on the Akai Music Production Center, enabling 64 external MIDI channel operation. In addition, the MPC2500 can individually control its onboard sampler with up to 64 parts, allowing users to assign a different program on each track.A large LCD screen allows a clear view of sequence data. Continuous MIDI data can also be shown, as well as edited, graphically.Comes with 16MB of onboard memory which can be expanded up to 128MB of RAM via the optional EXM128 memory card ( sold separately. Optional CD-M25 drive adds CD burning capability (sold separately) .

Akai MPC1000 Music Production Center Black
The Akai MPC1000 Music Production Center is a laptop-sized unit that serves as a portable complement to the MPC2000 and MPC4000 and is a powerful DJ production tool on its own. It has a friendly interface, easy-to-use MIDI sequencer and drum sampler, and velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive play. Two separate effects processors plus a main-out processor can be used simultaneously. Also has 2×2 pole filters per voice, two Q-link sliders for realtime control, and 16MB capacity expandable to 128MB. It saves and loads data to the included 32MB CompactFlash card and connects to your computer via USB for drag-and-drop convenience. Two MIDI in, two MIDI out ports.

Akai MPC500 Portable Music Production Center
The Akai MPC500 Music Production Center can be powered by 6 AA batteries allowing producers to work outside the studio with familiar Akai features and functions. The included AC power adapter along with the high-quality construction, sound, and feel will make it a great small sound editing and production unit in the studio. This compact-yet-full-featured music production center features a 48-track, 16-channel MIDI sequencer and 32-voice drum/phrase sampler with 16-bit/44.1kHz fideiltyThe sequencer supports standard MIDI file format and the sampler accepts WAV files. The MPC500 provides 12 velocity-sensitive pads for triggering sounds and has Akai’s legendary 12 Levels function which allows one sound to be assigned to all the pads with varied level or tuning per pad. The MPC500 music synth provides numerous onboard effects plus two stereo effects sends and a Master control. The MPC500 uses up to 128MB RAM via the same EXM128 memory expansion used on the popular MPC1000 and MPC2500. The CF Card slot will allow users to backup their data, which can then be loaded directly into a MPC1000 or 2500 making the family of new MPC’s fully compatible. The USB port allows you to transfer .wav files and .mid files or MPC sequence files in and out of the Akai MPC500 or connect an external hard drive.

Akai DPS24 MKII Recording Studio Package
The Akai DPS24 MKII personal digital studio package features all the major equipment you need for a home recording studio. The pack includes: the Akai DPS24 MKII digital personal studio, MXL 992/993 Studio microphone package, BBE 362 sonic maximizer, 2 x Fostex PM0.5 MKII active nearfield studio monitors, Sennheiser HD-280 pro closed-back headphones, 10′ Advantage Series 1/4″ straight instrument cable, 20″ Lo-Z microphone cable, tripod mic stand with fixed boom, and a ProMedia CD-R 80-Minute 52 X 50-Pack.DPS24 MKII Digital Personal Studio Tired of having your computer slam on your brakes with RAM shortages or CPU overload? It’s time to get back to the reliability of a dedicated hardware studio environment. The best sounding integrated system in price range, the Akai Professional DPS24 MKII Digital Personal Studio combines a 24-track 24-bit hard disk recorder/editor, a 46-channel automated digital mixer with a complete studio monitoring section, 4 stereo effects processors with FX library, a programmable patchbay and a mastering suite with built-in CD-RW drive, in one extremely powerful desktop unit.

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Alesis creates many audio products including keyboards, synthesizers, hard disk recorders, electronic drums, mixers, signal processors, effects units, amplifiers and speakers. Alesis, established in 1980, introduced the world’s first professional 16 bit effects processor under $1000, the Midiverb. In 1991, Alesis introduced the ADAT Multi-Channel Digital Tape Recorder. Before ADAT, a studio would have to invest a lot more money in order to afford a multi-track digital recorder. With ADAT, the price tag came down many thousands of dollars, essentially allowing every home and project studio to afford studio quality digital recording.

Alesis Fusion 6HD 61-Note Keyboard Workstation
The Fusion 6HD boasts a revolutionary operating system, the Fusion OS, that is constantly being refined by Alesis and its developers to bring you the ultimate workstation available. It also brings together 4 different synthesis types with a 61-note semi-weighted keyboard, 8-channel hard disk recording, sampling, effects, lots of expansion possibilities, and full-blown sequencing in one awe-inspiring machine.At the heart of the Fusion 6HD is the Coldfire processor surrounded by 7 high-performance DSPs, giving you 4 synthesis types: sample playback, virtual analog, FM synthesis, and physical modeling. The sample playback synth type provides ultrarealistic play for instruments like grand pianos, drums, and guitars, etc. You can even make your own custom synth instruments by loading your own samples with the onboard sampler. The virtual analog synth brings you the sounds from the award-winning Ion and Micron virtual analog synths, as well as the actual-analog A6 Andromeda. FM synthesis gives you the ability to emulate many well known synthesizers of the 80s. For the physical modeling section Alesis uses the most advanced technology available today for synthesizing wind and reed instruments with incredible clarity.The Fusion is the only workstation of its kind that can save and load programs off a hard disk (or the removable CompactFlash memory). By storing all your sounds on the internal disk you’ll always have your programs available to you. You’ll never have to load samples off a slow CD-ROM or floppy-disk.You can also record up to 6 channels of 24-bit audio to the 40GB hard drive. The internal sequencer lets you edit your MIDI and multitrack recordings together just like on a computer. DSP effects can be applied to MIDI, audio, or both. You can transfer your mixdown to a computer via USB 2.0.Upgradeability includes internal RAM (up to 192MB).An incredible unit for professional recording studios, project or home studio, and even live keyboard players.Latest Fusion update!Fusion OS is a completely upgradeable platform that will continue to improve with each and every release. There are now hundreds of new program sounds, mixes, and arpeggiator patterns, with more free sounds available via download.

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Boss Audio Gear, Multitrack Recorders, Guitar Effects Pedals, and Stompboxes provide serious power for the studio or stage at prices that working musicians can afford. They have an excellent selection of Pedals for Overdrive, Distortion, Phasers, Flangers, Wahs, and much more. These pedals are made to withstand the abuse that guitarists can dish out. Boss make more than just FX pedals though, with a line of easy-to-use recording systems that are geared towards guitarists, and of course, their Dr. Rhythm drum machines are classics.

Boss GT-8 Guitar Multi Effects Processor The Boss GT-8 Guitar Effects Processor features a revolutionary dynamic sensitivity switching mode that switches between two effects. You can play in one amp model/effects patch when picking lightly and automatically switch into another configuration when you pick hard. Dual modeling engines let you layer and pan different amp models together. Seamless program change lets delays and ‘verbs decay naturally when you switch channels.46 amp models each have a solo mode for instant access to an optimized hi-gain soloing sound. 200 preset patches and 140 user patches give you miles of depth while an intuitive layout like that of the GT-6 keeps it all managable.44 effects types include compressors, reverbs, choruses, EQs, wah models, noise gates, and anything else you can imagine such as synth waves, sitar, and acoustic models. Fully programmable routing lets you connect all 13 simultaneous effects in any order you wish.30 OD/DS models let you choose your fuzz with great precision. Expansive I/O options include an external effects loop that enables you to add in that old favorite pedal you just can’t let go of. Boss BR-600 Digital Recorder The BR-600 provides 8 simultaneous playback tracks, and each of the 8 tracks also contains 8 virtual tracks so you can record multiple takes and choose your favorite at mixdown. COSM effects and pitch correction Powerful BOSS effects are built into the BR-600. These are high quality algorithms you can use to pump up the impact of dull tracks, fix mistakes, and master your final mixes. Includes COSM guitar and bass amp models, chorus, delay, reverb, EQ for every channel, and pitch correction.Drum machine onboardThe BR-600 has a high-quality drum machine built in. Perfect backing tracks can be assembled from the nearly 300 drum/percussion preset patterns, or beats can be programmed from the velocity-sensitive pads. Rock, pop, blues, country, R&B, Latin, and more kick-start a song from the many styles provided.Field recordingThe ultra-portable BR-600 is ready to record wherever and whenever you are. It can operate on 6 AA batteries (or AC). Quality stereo microphones are built in for point-and-capture recording on the spot. Record band rehearsals, gigs, or use the BRT-600 to capture ambient sounds.

Boss RC-50 Loop Station The RC-50 is the most feature-laden Loop Station BOSS has ever built. With its seven footswitches you can manipulate three stereo phrase tracks simultaneously. Each track supports multiple overdubs, so phrases can be stacked one by one on each track, resulting in a monstrous layer of looped phrases.Powerful tools for live performance For bands that incorporate digital audio tracks, sequences, drum machines, and/or video elements into their live gigs, sync is not a luxury - it’s a necessity. The RC-50 can be locked to an external MIDI clock source, ensuring that its loop performances are absolutely locked to the rest of the show. Internally, the RC-50 offers Loop Quantize for easy loop recording, plus Loop Sync (which enables all phrases to start in sync) and Tempo Sync (which matches the tempo of multiple phrases during playback). Rhythm Guide To make recording as fun and inspiring as possible, the RC-50 provides a total of 379 play-along Rhythm Guide Patterns using real sampled drums in a wide variety of time signatures.Impressive I/O The RC-50’s rear panel offers a variety of inputs (stereo Instrument ins, XLR input with 48V phantom power, mini-jack aux), outputs (1/4″ stereo, 1/4″ sub stereo outs, headphone out), and USB for importing WAV files from computers. MIDI in and out jacks are provided, as are 1/4″ TRS inputs for accommodating an optional expression pedal and footswitches; up to four footswitches can be used simultaneously. Boss BR-1600CD Multitrack Digital Recorder The Boss BR-1600CD Multitrack Digital Recorder combines Boss’ intuitive interface with 8 XLR inputs for recording 8 tracks simultaneously. This affordable 16-track recorder comes loaded with effects for guitars and vocals including COSM Overdrive/Distortion, Amp Modeling, and a Vocal Tool Box plus highly usable PCM drum and bass tracks, a 40GB hard drive, CD-RW drive, and USB port. Includes 16 individual track EQs and 8 dedicated compressors.

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