Mackie Control not working with Cubase? Have an RME card? This could solve it….
If you have a Mackie Control and it isn’t working, and you have tried everything, I may have a solution for you. Here are the conditions:
1. You already know your USB connection is fine because the Mackie Control “USB Device” (all 4 of them) are listed.
2. You have an RME card (I use an HDSPe, but I have seen this with other cards as well).
3. You are using Cubase or Nuendo 4.x or higher
4. You can create a Remote Control device in Cubase/Nuendo and select the input of the USB Device for the Machine, but you have no USB device listed for the OUTPUT
5. You do not see the OUTPUTS for the Mackie USB devices in the MIDI listing in the “Devices” area of Cubase/Nuendo
6. You are using Windows XP
If this sounds like your problem, look at the RME card settings and look for the “WDM Devices” number field. The default is 32 for HDSPe cards. Change the value to a lower number like 12 or 8. Here is an older card picture that has already had the value changed:
After you make this change, shut down and restart your computer. Then go back into your Remote Control settings for the Mackie and make sure you have both the INPUT and OUTPUT settings for the Macking Control set properly. Once you apply, the Mackie should come alive. Good luck. Thanks to MW for the solution to this (twice).
Melodyne Goes 64-bit
Version 1.2 is now available. The update brings 64-bit support and improved transfer handling as well as extending MIDI export to the plug-in implementations of Melodyne editor and assistant. Melodyne essential supports additional plug-in formats and can now also be operated in stand-alone mode.
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FXpansion announces BFD Heavy Expansion Pack
FXpansion is proud to present BFD Heavy, a BFD2 expansion pack containing a pair of immaculately recorded Yamaha birch drumkits, supplied with a set of presets perfect for heavy rock, metal and other styles that require powerful, weighty drums.
Features:
Low-cost, download-only expansion pack for BFD2
3 Kicks played with felt and wood beaters
9 Toms played with sticks and mallets
Bonus snare with strainer on and off, played with sticks and mallets
Pricing & Availability:
BFD Heavy is a download only product and is available now from the web shop!
Pricing is GBP £35, Euro €49, USD $70 for all registered BFD2 owners.
IK Multimedia announces AmpliTube 3
IK Multimedia is proud to present AmpliTube 3, a massive upgrade of the leading guitar and bass tone gear-modeling software! AmpliTube 3 raises the industry standard of sound variety, realism and creative power – with over 160 precisely modeled pieces of vintage and modern gear available in one package – it is the ultimate tone gear collection for players, producers and engineers.
More Gear — Infinite Combinations:
AmpliTube 3 contains over 160 pieces of gear, more than double the amount of other packages, including models from the most sought-after vintage collections and modern-day workhorses. You’ll get 51 individual stompboxes and effects, 31 amplifier, preamp & power sections, 46 speaker cabinet models, 15 high-end stage and studio mics, and 17 post-amp rack effects. Plus, with the new AmpliTube 3 open architecture, you can add more packages as you need them, like AmpliTube Fender™ and Ampeg® SVX.
More Feel — True Dynamic Response:
AmpliTube 3 gear models give you THE most realistic playing feel — not just the tones — but the actual dynamic response of their hardware counterparts. Nothing comes closer to the feel and touch of playing through a real rig than AmpliTube 3. Plus, with IK’s proprietary VRM™ (Volumetric Response Modeling) technology, you can add ultra-accurate rotating speaker effects, free dual mic placements, plus room ambience and response to customize and craft your tone.
More Power — Creative Inspiration:
Face it — the better you sound, the better you play. AmpliTube 3 unleashes more creative power than ever, helping you to easily carve new, truly unique voices for your guitar, bass, keyboard, drum and vocals. Our new creative effects let you create sounds you’ve never heard before, and the new “drag & drop” effects’ configuration feature lets you quickly experiment with effects in the signal chain to get that totally unique sound.
More Tone — Every Sound You Can Imagine:
AmpliTube 3 is the voice for your soul. With the largest collection of ultra-accurately modeled gear, creative effects and flexible routing features, you’ll never run out of sonic possibilities. Every sound you’ve heard before, and even ones you haven’t dreamed of yet…find them here in AmpliTube 3.
AmpliTube 3 will ship within February 2010 as VST, RTAS and Audio Unit plug-in formats and as stand-alone software for Mac OSX® and Windows®, and will be available in the following versions and MSRP prices*:
• AmpliTube 3
$349.99/€269.99
• AmpliTube 3 Crossgrade
$269.99/€199.99 (available to any IK registered users)
• AmpliTube 3 Upgrade
$199.99/€149.99 (available to all previous AmpliTube 2, AmpliTube Metal, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix™, AmpliTube Fender™ or Ampeg® SVX™ registered users)
Additionally, AmpliTube 3 will also be available as a complete software + hardware solution for playing and recording in a bundle with the StealthPedal – IK’s innovative, wah-style interface and controller for guitar and bass players:
• AmpliTube 3 + StealthPedal
$399.99/€299.99.
Will Vevo be the next MTV?
Today was the official launch of Vevo, part of a joint effort by YouTube and Universal, Sony, and EMI. Think of it as the HULU for music videos. Revenue is generated by ad sales (and they have major sponsors already). Some videos will be premiered on the site, which will contain synchronized and integrated lyrics. At the launch party in New York it was revealed that high definition videos will be on the site starting next year. Of the four big labels, Warner is the only one not on board. It is being reported that A2IM (representing more than 200 independent labels) is in talks to participate as well. This may well be the next way to “break” new artist via the web instead of just traditional (and expensive) media.
Will this be a new way to generate revenue for the independent artist? Will it be a valid distribution and marketing mechanism that will allow artist to bypass the major labels? What do you think?
Report: Spotify Paid Lady Gaga $167 For 1M Plays
Another reason why the music industry sucks right now:
Diezel Schmidt
The Schmidt is a 30 or 15 watt class A amplifier with footswitch included. The footswitch provides switching of all three channels, effects loop and reverb. The footswitch runs via phantom power of a simple guitar cable. Each footswitch button is highlighted via a blue LED light so you can easily see what is active and what is not on the controller. The amp (head) is smaller in size then the Einstein and looks fantastic. It is named after the amp makers’ dog.
Here is a video we found on YouTube:
Gibson Unveils New Angus Young Signature SG Guitar
Check it out in detail here.
Paul Gilbert on trying new pentatonic positions
The Bruce Swedien Signature Microphone
It is designed by Martin Kantola, (who some of you may know as the man behind the NU-47 microphone) and handbuilt by Martin´s company Nordic Audio Labs.
Here is the video about it on YouTube
