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Line 6 Helix Firmware Updates Now Available Yamaha Music Australia | au.yamaha.com
Ernie Ball Releases Huge New Cable Range CMC Music | cmcmusic.com.au Ernie Ball introduced their new range of cable options at this year’s NAMM Show, and have just announced they’ll be arriving in Australian stores this month. The braided instrument cables offer dual-conductors that provide clear and preserved tone protected by multiple shielding materials, while vintage coiled cables have returned with a PVC jacket exterior for increased durability. Ernie Ball have also expanded their patch cable range with new 6” patchers, alongside additions to their range of microphone cables which generate clear signals and a natural frequency response.
Line 6 has announced a host of updates for their popular Helix hardware processors, arriving under the banners of Helix 2.50 and Helix 1.50. Each update features two new amp models, seven HX effects, and 77 legacy effects from the renowned M-Series and pedals such as the DL4. The amp models are reminiscent of their classic predecessors, with the Cali Texas Ch2 paying tribute to the drive channel of the MESA/Boogie Lonestar, and the Placater Dirty functioning similarly to the BE/HBE channel of the Friedman BE-100.
Fender Music Australia | fender.com.au Fender subsidiary Squier has shared details of the new Contemporary Series, a range that seeks to revamp the standard Stratocaster and Telecaster formats with modern upgrades. The series consists of four Strats and two Teles, including two left-handed models, all of which are available in a variety of metallic finishes. Each guitar features updates such as slim necks and revitalised styling to ensure the range is the perfect choice for the modern player.
Teenage Engineering Releases PO-30 Super Set Bundle Introducing The HeadRush FRFR112 Full-Range Speaker Electric Factory | elfa.com.au HeadRush have revealed their new innovation for guitar/FX modeling in the form of the FRFR-112 2000 watt full-range speaker. The FRFR-112 is a flat-response powered cabinet designed to perfectly complement any multi-FX/amp modeler, such as the recent groundbreaking HeadRush Pedalboard. It provides a realistic room-filling sound with a classic design that combines simplicity with functionality for great results.
Squier Revamp Traditional Formats With New Contemporary Series
Innovative Music Australia | innovativemusic.com.au Teenage Engineering are well-known for their highly innovative products, a reputation the company has maintained with their unique Pocket Operators. They’re now offering you the chance to try three models at once with their PO-30 Metal Series Super Set, featuring the PO-32 Tonic drum synth and sequencer, the PO-33 KO sampler and sequencer, and the PO-35 voice synth and sequencer. Each device can also be synced with the included MC-3 sync cables to create a compact system of creation for further musical innovation.
Elektron Reinterprets FM Synthesis With The Digitone Innovative Music Australia | innovativemusic.com.au Digitone is Elektron’s fresh interpretation of FM synthesis in the modern age that is both original and accessible. They’ve combined FM sound generation with a subtractive synthesis signal flow, allowing you to create everything from sounds of chaos to subdued soundscapes in a matter of moments. Elektron’s Digitone provides a multitude of FM algorithms to choose from, each with carefully selected parameters to help you create a phenomenal range of sounds.
PreSonus Studio 1824 Arriving This Month LinkAudio | linkaudio.com.au PreSonus have answered calls for a feature-rich recording solution with the advent of the Studio 1824 Audio/MIDI interface. Studio 1824 boasts the ability to record up to 18 simultaneous inputs at up to 24-bit/192 kHz, while stereo outputs feature a dedicated mute and mono button for increased versatility. Eight balanced DC coupled line outputs, MIDI I/O, and two headphone outputs with independent mix streams round out the device, with the software bundle also including Studio One Artist DAW and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite. 12
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