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New Onstage Stands For iPad users

IK Multimedia announces theiKlip 2, iKlip Stand and iKlip Studio for iPad and iPad mini


IK Multimedia has announced five new accessories in its popular iKlip mounting solution line up: iKlip 2 for iPad and iPad mini, iKlip Stand for iPad and iPad mini and iKlip Studio now for iPad mini. Here's the full details in their own words...

These new iKlip models offer options for mounting and positioning the iPad or iPad mini for hands-free operation and optimum viewing angles to a microphone stand, a tabletop, above equipment and more, covering every possible playing and viewing situation on stage and in the studio. iKlip solutions are also perfect for business presentations, educational applications, gaming, and many other everyday home uses.

All of the new iKlip models offer robust lightweight and ultra-portable designs thanks to their durable thermoplastic moulded components that are made in Italy. They all offer an intuitive and ergonomic design that provides precise optimum positioning of all models of iPad and the new iPad mini.

The new range includes:

iKlip 2 - the new mic stand adapter for iPad. The sequel to the original iKlip, the most popular iPad microphone stand mounting accessory, the new iKlip 2 provides a safe and sturdy method for attaching all types of iPad (from iPad 2nd generation and later) to a microphone stand. It features a new ball-joint design that can be adjusted vertically and horizontally to find just the right viewing angle, and can be quickly rotated between portrait and landscape mode without using tools. Plus the new iKlip 2 supports stands or poles with larger diameters of up to 1.2" and has a new streamlined mounting system that can be up and running in seconds. The new iKlip 2 for iPad mini, offered separately, has the same elegant design and features, but fits the brand new Apple iPad mini.

iKlip Stand - the desktop stand for iPad. This new desktop stand mounts the iPad above the desktop so users can position any type of equipment (like music keyboards, mixers, DJ gear etc...) under it for quick access and viewing while playing. It provides a more efficient use of desktop space and a more comfortable ergonomic setup. Although originally designed for music application, iKlip Stand represents a smart solution for any type of iPad positioning at home or in the office, when there is the need to have the device on hand without conflicting with other objects on a tabletop or desktop.

Two independent articulation joints allow for adjustment of both the height and viewing angle, and it can be switched between portrait or landscape mode with a single gesture. Together with iKlip Stand, the new iKlip Stand for iPad mini, offered separately, is functionally identical for easy positioning of the new Apple device.

iKlip Studio for iPad mini is a tabletop stand designed for use on flat surfaces with apps that require energetic tapping and beat making and is the sister version to the very popular iKlip Studio for iPad. It securely holds an iPad mini but also other 7" tablet in place with non-slip rubber grip feet, and features adjustable viewing/playing angles from near-vertical for reading or viewing score and tab, to near horizontal for sequencing, energetically tapping out rhythms, or intense gaming. Tablets can be used in portrait or landscape mode, and iKlip Studio folds flat for easy storage and transport in a tablet bag.

Pricing and Availability:
The iKlip 2 for iPad and iKlip 2 for iPad mini are both priced at €29.99 MSRP (ex. VAT).
The iKlip Stand for iPad and iKlip Stand for iPad mini are both priced at €49.99 MSRP (ex. VAT).
The iKlip Studio for iPad mini is priced at €24.99 MSRP (ex. VAT).

All these new iKlips will ship during the first quarter of 2013.

More information:
www.ikmultimedia.com/iklip2
www.ikmultimedia.com/iklipstand
www.ikmultimedia.com/iklipstudio

Mobile Music Cable Kit

IK Multimedia announces iLine collection of high-quality cables for the mobile musician


IK Multimedia has announced the iLine Mobile Music Cable Kit, which they describe as a comprehensive collection of high quality cables designed to cover all possible audio signal routings for users of smartphones, tablets, MP3 players and laptops. They say that the cables provide everyone from DJs to live musicians to music enthusiasts with the tools they need to handle virtually any mobile cabling situation. Here's the full details in IK's own words...

The iLine cables are all made in Italy, and feature high-quality components such as 24K gold-plated connectors for excellent connectivity, high-purity copper conductors for increased dynamic range and resolution, high-density shielding to guard against distortion and interference and low-capacitance insulation for the best quality signal transmission and transient preservation. All the plugs are conveniently color coded for quick and easy identification of their functionality.

The kit covers a wide range of mobile and audio applications, including those where the correct cables are hard to find, such as extending your headphone cable (and still being able to use the built-in mic) or converting stereo signals to mono, or easily connecting your phone or laptop to DJ or home stereo gear.

The kit includes the following cables:

Mono Output Adapter: the ultimate iRig to Guitar amp cable, it converts 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo output to 1/4" (6.35mm) mono signal. Use this to send your stereo output from your device into a mono input device like a guitar amplifier or a mono-input powered speaker.

Input Output Extension: extends the range of your device output jack, including signal input and microphone capability. Use this one when you want to use your iRig, iRig MIC, iRig Mic CAST or headset with more room to move around, especially if you talk with your hands a lot.

Stereo Aux: almost 5' (150 cm) in length, this extra long stereo cable can be used when you want to connect your device to speakers or car stereo, especially in places where longer cable runs are required.

Headphone Splitter: as the name implies, this one takes a single stereo pair from your device and makes two out of it. Allows the use of two pairs of headphones or speakers from a single stereo output on a 1/8" (3.5mm) jack, long enough (12"/30 cm) to ensure proper separation of the listeners.

RCA Output Adapter: 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo male to 2 x RCA mono male. This cable makes it possible to connect a mobile device to DJ gear, or home stereos with RCA I/O.

Mono Output Splitter: this one is perfect for sending the signal from your device to the L/R inputs in a stereo channel on a mixer. The unique 1/4" (6.35mm) mono female jacks let you use your standard signal cables to freely place your device on stage while running your signal to the front of house mixer.

The kit also comes with a convenient travel case, allowing users to easily keep the cables together in one location.

The iLine cables are also offered for individual purchase, to meet specific a-la-carte audio needs.

Pricing and Availability:

The iLine Mobile Music Cable Kit and the individual iLine Cables will be shipping in February 2013.

The iLine Mobile Music Cable Kit will be priced at €47.99 (ex VAT), with a saving of 50% of the cost of buying the cables individually.

Individual prices are as follows:

  • Mono Output Adapter - €15.99
  • Input Output Extension - €15.99
  • Stereo Aux - €15.99
  • Headphone Splitter - €11.99
  • RCA Output Adapter - €19.99
  • Mono Output Splitter - €15.99
  • Travel Case - €7.99

All prices excluding VAT.

More information:
www.ikmultimedia.com/iline

Happy Birthday MIDI

Roland video celebrates the 30th Anniversary of MIDI


We brought you news a few weeks ago that the inventors of MIDI from 30 years back, Dave Smith andIkutaro Kakehashi are to get a Technical GRAMMY award. Now Roland has celebrated the 30th anniversary of MIDI with a YouTube video.

Roland had this to say "One standard started it all. One technology allowed different musical devices and computers to all speak the same language and make beautiful music together. Thirty years ago, MIDI was born...and the rest is history."

More information:
www.midi.org/MIDI30

More Free Melodyne Tutorials

Celemony shows you how to control vocal levels and more


Celemony has posted several new tutorials, the first (above) shows how easy it is with Melodyne to control the volume of singing on a note-by-note basis, thereby sparing yourself a certain amount of fader automation and allowing you to control a subsequent compressor more efficiently. How to further enhance vocals through the targeted editing of sibilants and consonants is the subject of the second film.

Other new Melodyne tutorials illustrate how to double and replace sounds with Audio-to-MIDI, how to quickly adjust loops to the song tempo, and how to perform phase-locked editing of instruments recorded on different tracks using two microphones.

Video Tutorials:

Riding the vocal

De-essing vocals, handling consonants

Audio-to-MIDI in the mix

Adding and matching loops

Working with multiple microphones

Pricing and Availability:
Tutorials are free to watch.

More information:
Melodyne Tutorials
Celemony

Audio Recording For Android

IK Multimedia iRig Recorder features built-in editing and processing


IK Multimedia has announced iRig Recorder for the Android operating system. They tell us that iRig Recorder is a powerful audio recording and editing app that turns a mobile Android device into a professional field recorder, and makes it easy to capture interviews, classes, rehearsals, music performances, lectures, and more, with outstanding quality. IK says that, when used with their range of mobile microphones and accessories for Android including iRig MIC, iRig MIC Cast and iRig PRE, iRig Recorder provides a complete, ultra-portable solution, to any recording needs on the go for the popular Android platform. Here's what IK has to say in their own words...

In the Field
iRig Recorder is a simple to use audio recording app that can start recording immediately when it is launched making it the perfect "on the spot" field recorder. Users simply launch the app and hit the record button, or can also configure the app to start recording audio immediately upon launch. The app automatically groups recordings by date, tags them with geographic location information, and saves the original file as a backup. Recording time is limited only by the available memory on the device. iRig Recorder can be used with the built-in device microphone, or for superior sound quality can be used with IK's iRig MIC handheld microphone, iRig MIC Cast compact device microphone, or iRig MIC Pre professional studio XLR microphone preamp, all designed for capturing broadcast quality audio on the go.

Editor's Choice
Recording is only part of the story with iRig Recorder. It also provides a precise waveform editor, which allows for selecting, cutting, and cropping of the audio content. Automatic onboard audio processing options can optimize recording levels and tone, remove background noise and increase the overall audio quality so that anybody can produce professional quality audio with no formal training.

The app can also speed up or slow down a recording without changing the timbre. With its onboard processing and editing features, it's possible to produce podcasts or other types of programming, all without leaving the app.

Export Options
Finished recordings can be easily shared by e-mail and FTP, over Bluetooth, through USB cables, from an SD card, or via apps installed on the device. Files can be exported as CD-quality WAV files, or as compressed .ogg files, ranging from 64 to 192 kbps.

A free version of iRig Recorder is also available, which provides the same recording, level-optimization and export features as the full version, and users can add the editing and additional processing via in-app purchase.

IK Multimedia is the leader in mobile music creation accessories and offers several external miking options for the Android platform that allow for the capture of higher quality recordings than can be obtained with a device's built-in mic. iRig MIC is a quality handheld mic designed for both close- and distance-recording applications. iRig MIC Cast is an ultra-compact, high-quality personal mic that attaches to the mobile device. iRig PRE is a mobile mic preamp that allows for the use of professional XLR microphones with. It even has phantom power for condenser mics. All of IK's microphone products allow for real-time monitoring of the recordings thanks to their included stereo output connector for headphones or speakers.

Pricing and Availability:
iRig Recorder will be available at the end of January on the Google Play Store, and is priced at $4.99.

More information:
www.ikmultimedia.com/irigrecorderandroid