UA Twin-Finity Single Channel,
Tube and Solid State Tone-
Blending Preamp
Price: $799
Late last month, Universal Audio released the Twin-Finity Single Channel, Tube and Solid State Tone-Blending Preamp. A preamp with dual signal paths that allows the user to switch from tubes to solid state, or any place in between, the UA Twin-Finity creates a unique opportunity for various tones. It also includes a dual gain feature that lets the user go from straight wire with gain to smooth to metallic crunch; all while acting as a direct input for all active or passive guitars. www.uaudio.com
KRK Rokit Studio Monitors
Price: $149, $199 and $249
 KRK Systems has released the second generation of their popular Rokit monitor system. The new model incorporates several features of their VXT and E8B lines and offers a new sleeker look, which is both stylish and functional. The new design, which includes a molded front baffle, was created to eliminate diffraction distortion caused by standard flat baffles, increase the speakers’ “sweet spot” for optimal
listening and minimize low frequency phase distortion. The new Rokit G2s have a MAP price of $149, $199 and $249 for the 5, 6 and 8 inch versions, respectively.
www.krksys.com
Peterson BodyBeat
Pulsing Metronome
Price: $130
 Peterson’s BodyBeat metronome produces a pulsing vibration allowing musicians to easily feel the beat when trying to keep time. The BodyBeat clips onto the belt line while a separate “vibe clip” component transmits a pulse (including subdivisions and accents) directly to the user. BodyBeat may work well for musicians playing live who wish to use a metronome as well as hear themselves and band mates. www.petersontuners.com
Mackie SRM450v2
Loudspeakers
Price: $750
Mackie’s SRMv2 series of portable loudspeakers is lighter, cleaner, and literally cooler than all previous models of their SRM series. The SRMv2 features a heat minimizing switching power supply that lets you run the speakers longer, at full volume, without having to worry about overheating or distorted tones. The SRMv2 series also has new transducers giving the overall sound more
power and clarity in the lows or midrange tones. Plus, at only 40 lbs. the speakers can be easily transported or mounted. www.mackie.com
Digidesign Transfuser Preview
Price: Free
 Digidesign recently introduced the Transfuser Preview, a free three-month prerelease version of Transfuser, a new upcoming RTAS® virtual instrument plug-in for ProTools. The program allows the user to generate a real-time loop, phrase and groove virtual instrument that can be used for easily creating, manipulating and performing loopand rhythm-based music on the fly within ProTools. In addition, you can modify and experiment with existing loop libraries, allowing you to put your own spin on other people’s work. The program will work for three months, fully functional, giving all ProTools users the chance to experience the capabilities of the Transfuser. To download the Transfuser Preview, visit the Digidesign website.
www.digidesign.com/transfuserpreview
Updated version of
Yamaha 01V96 and 02R96
Digital Mixers
Price: $2,200 and $9,299
 Yamaha has updated their 01V96V2 and 02R96V2 mixing consoles, each equipped with their original features as well as a slew of new VCM effects all pre-installed. The VCM effects immaculately reproduce the subtleties of the analog recording sound and were previously sold as an “add-on” for higherend consoles. Included are:
• Recreations of classic compression and EQ units from the 1970s
• Simulations of several legendary analog open-reel tape decks
• Complete suite of unmatched REV-X reverb effects
• High-quality surround post-production package
• Selection of vintage stomp boxes
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