Tag Archive: Icon

1. Video: Icon DAW Controllers – Synthax Audio UK

   11th December 2017 4:49 pm Comments Off on Video: Icon DAW Controllers – Synthax Audio UK

   Take control of your DAW with the Icon QCon Pro X and Icon Platform Series USB control surfaces
   

   When you're recording, mixing and mastering your music, nothing beats the feel and control of working with a real desk. And with Icon Pro Audio's latest DAW controllers and fader expanders, you can have the best of both worlds, with hands-on control over your favourite DAW software and plugins.

   No matter which DAW you're using, whether it's Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, Nuendo, Bitwig or Reaper, the Icon QCon Pro X and Platform M+ are set up and ready to go at the touch of a button. You can even control and automate your plugins too, and as the faders are motorised, all of your settings will be recalled when you load up each project.

    

   
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   Having creative and tactile control over your DAW changes the way you write, record and mix your music. Fader movements becomes easier and more precise, plug-in control becomes more creative and hands-on, and the ability to program your favourite control functions makes everything faster and more convenient. In fact, your workflow will feel more natural and allow you to focus on your music rather than your DAW and mouse.

   And if you need more than 8 channels? No problem, as the Icon QCon Pro X and the Icon Platform M+ now feature channel expanders, allowing you to control up to 32 channels. Customise your setup to perfectly suit your workflow, whether you're in a recording studio, or want to add tactile control to your mobile recording and mixing setup.

   Find out more about Icon DAW Controllers

    

   Icon QCon Pro X DAW Controller
   

   • 9 x touch-sensitive motorized faders with 10-bit resolution
   • 8 x Dual function encoders with multi-color LED indication ring
   • Dual 2×56 large backlit LCDs to display channel name, control values etc. for each channel
   • 18 x assignable buttons
   • Jog shuttle wheel for scrubbing, fast search and control
   • Illuminated buttons for each channel including Record Enable, Solo, Mute, Select and Monitor
   • 6 x illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Rec, Rewind, Fast Forward and Loop
   • Expandable to 32-channels using 3x Icon QCon Pro XS expander units
   • USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
   • Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 10 (32-bit & 64-bit) and Mac OS X

   Find out more about the Icon QCon Pro X

    

   Icon QCon Pro XS Fader Expander
   

   • Fader Expander for the Icon QCon Pro X DAW Controller
   • 8 touch-sensitive motorized channel faders with 10-bit resolution
   • 12-segment LED level metering bridge
   • 8 x dual function encoder knobs
   • Large dual backlit LCD displays show channel name (lower LCD) and different control parameters (upper LCD) for each channel
   • Expandable to 32-channels control surface with 3x units of Icon Qcon Pro XS
   • Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit) and Mac OS X (IntelMac)
   • USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
   • Mackie control build-in for Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason and Ableton Live.
   • Mackie HUI protocol build-in for Pro Tools

   Find out more about the Icon QCon Pro XS

    

   Icon Platform M+ Desktop DAW Controller
   

   • Extremely compact, durable and versatile
   • Expandable up to 32-channels (with 1x Platform M+ and 3x units of Icon Platform X+ Fader Extenders)
   • 9 x touch-sensitive motorized faders with 10-bit resolution
   • 8 x dual-function encoder knobs (Rotate and enter)
   • Jog wheel shuttle for fast search and control
   • Illuminated buttons for each channel including Select, Mute, Solo and Record
   • 6 x illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Record, Rewind, Fast Forward and Loop
   • USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
   • Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit) and Mac OS X
   • Optional: Icon Platform D2 Display (sold separately)

   Find out more about the Icon Platform M+

    

   Icon Platform X+ Fader Expander
   

   • 8-channel extender for the Platform M+
   • Can also be used as a standalone unit
   • Expandable to 32-channels (with 3 units of Platform X+ and a Platform M+)
   • 8 touch-sensitive motorized faders with 10-bit resolution
   • 8 dual-functions encoder knobs (Rotate and enter)
   • USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
   • Illuminated buttons for each channel including Sel, Mute, Solo and Record
   • Extremely compact, durable and versatile
   • Optional: Icon Platform D2 Display (sold separately)

   Find out more about the Icon Platform X+

    

   Find out more about Icon DAW Controllers

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   If you'd like to know more about Icon's DAW Controllers, give us a call on 01727 821 870 to speak to one of our team.

   You can also contact us here.

2. Join RME & Lauten Audio at the Miloco Pro Audio Showcase

   9th November 2017 3:53 pm Comments Off on Join RME & Lauten Audio at the Miloco Pro Audio Showcase

   Miloco's Orinoco Studio Complex in London will be hosting the first Miloco Pro Audio Showcase this coming Thursday (16th November 2017).
   

   Register for free entry here.

   Synthax Audio UK will be heading to Miloco's Orinoco Complex on Thursday 16th November, with the studios opening their doors for the day to audio professionals and members of the public. This is a rare opportunity to see inside one of London's top recording studios, along with product showcases from some of the UK’s leading pro audio manufacturers and distributors (accompanied by complementary drinks and snacks!). Between 11am and 4pm, representatives will be presenting Miloco’s exclusive Education bundle, followed by demos and gear shoot-outs from 5pm onwards.

   The location is Miloco's Orinoco complex in Bermondsey, South-East London. The facility houses several recording spaces including The Bridge, a comfy control room with two great sounding live rooms, and The Pool, a huge tracking studio that's packed with vintage equipment (amassed over the years by producer Ben Hillier). The relaxed and visually inspiring rooms have made the Orinoco Complex into one of the most popular recording facilities in London, with previous clients including Adele, Bloc Party, Dizzee Rascal, Florence & The Machine, Frank Ocean, Little Mix, Skepta and Will Young.

   Members of the Synthax Audio UK team will be on hand to demonstrate the latest gear from our suppliers, with a selection of interfaces from RME and the full range of Lauten Audio microphones. There’s also going to be a microphone shoot-out, so you can hear for yourself how the Lautens sound alongside a range of other modern and classic mics.

   “The main purpose of the event is taking the opportunity to showcase the great brands we work with, along with our Orinoco Studios facilities," explains Miloco sales manager Robbie Dunne. "Demoing on the night will be brands such as Audient, Dramastic, Quested, Sony, DPA, RME, Focusrite and Lauten (among others TBC). We will be debuting in Europe for the first time new products from Augspurger and PMC, while there will also be prizes to be won along with complimentary great food and drinks.”

   Attendees will also be given the opportunity to win a day of recording and mixing in two of Miloco’s coveted studios, Red Room and Livingston 2. Entry is free, but if you’re planning to attend be sure to reserve your ticket now via the tickets page, as there may be limited spaces on the day.

   For more information and to book your tickets, visit the Eventbrite page here.

    

   

    

    

3. Icon Qcon Pro X DAW Controller Overview Video

   16th February 2017 12:55 pm Comments Off on Icon Qcon Pro X DAW Controller Overview Video

   Icon Pro Audio proudly presents its new flagship USB-MIDI DAW controller, the Icon Qcon Pro X. Check out our overview video for a run-through of all the main functions.
   

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   When it comes to mixing in-the-box, there's nothing else like a control surface. Computers have come a long way in regards to creating music, but nothing beats the physical control and feel of real faders, buttons and knobs for recording and mixing.

   If you come from the analogue domain, you'll know that producing music with a mouse and keyboard just doesn't provide the same experience. And if you've never mixed with a console before it can be a revelation, adding a whole new dimension to how you approach writing, recording, editing and producing music.

   The brand new Icon Qcon Pro X Controller gives you everything you need to get hands on with your music. Featuring touch-sensitive motorised faders, dual-function rotary encoder knobs, jog-wheel and transport controls, two backlit LCD screens and LED Metering, plus a host of freely assignable buttons, the Icon Qcon Pro X brings the functions of your DAW to your fingertips.

   Take Tactile Control Of Your DAW
   

   The Qcon Pro X features 9 touch-sensitive motorized faders with 10-bit resolution and 8 rotary dual-function encoders, with the design based on replicating the functionality typically found on large format consoles. A 12 segment LED meter-bridge and a Dual 2×56 large backlit LCD Display quickly and accurately monitors 8 channels at a time, with unlimited additional banks (of 8 channels) switchable via the Bank buttons.

   Interchangeable DAW specific modules allow the QCon Pro X to operate as a plug and play control surface for a variety of the most popular DAW platforms, including Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reason, Reaper, Studio One, and Bitwig. Using more than one DAW? No problem. Presets on the QCon Pro X can also be switched manually, and overlays for all supported DAWs are included in the box.

   

   The QCon Pro X also gives you tactile control of your VST, RTAS, Direct X and AU Plugins. Use the rotary encoders to dial in EQ frequencies, Q or gain, whilst viewing the parameter values on the upper LCD screen. In the same way, the Qcon Pro X can be used to control your virtual instruments as well. There’s also a “FLIP” button, which allows you to use the faders for control of plug-in parameters, instead of the encoder knobs.

   Automation of track and plugin parameters is also made easy with QCon Pro X. Write fader rides just like you would on any large format analogue console using buttons for familiar functions like GROUP, WRITE, TOUCH, LATCH and TRIM. With the QCon Pro X you get the best of both worlds; the total recall, power and flexibility of your DAW with the look, feel and functionality of a sturdy piece of hardware.

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   If you'd like to know more about the Icon Qcon Pro X, give us a call on 01727 821 870 to speak to one of our team.

   You can also read more about the Icon Qcon Pro X here.

4. New from NAMM 2017: RME, Ferrofish, Icon, MicW & Lauten Audio

   20th January 2017 6:39 pm Comments Off on New from NAMM 2017: RME, Ferrofish, Icon, MicW & Lauten Audio

   New products on show at NAMM 2017 from RME, Ferrofish, Icon, MicW & Lauten Audio
   

   The Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California is one of the largest MI (musical instrument) and pro audio trade shows in the world, where manufacturers and distributers gather to exhibit the latest developments in music technology. As suppliers often choose NAMM to reveal their latest products, the show attracts over 100,000 visitors from around the world, with buyers, exhibitors, media, musicians, artists and celebrities all in attendance.

   With several of Synthax Audio UK’s brands are currently showcasing their latest products on their stands, we thought we’d bring you a round-up of the most exciting upcoming products from our brands. Read on to see the highlights and find out what you can expect to see in 2017.

    

   RME
   

   The RME stand is as lively as ever at this year's show! With the RME Fireface UFX+ only released a few months ago it's still a big talking point, having recently received a 10/10 from MusicTech in their review. But the star of the show has to be the new RME Fireface UFX II, the true sequel to the much-loved Fireface UFX that has been powering studios around the world since 2010. The Fireface UFX II brings the same great sound of the UFX+ to engineers who don't require the exceptionally high channel count. You can get a full overview of this awesome new interface in our article here.

   There's also the RME Digiface USB, a compact and lightweight audio interface for connecting ADAT and SPDIF equipment directly to a Mac or PC via USB. This unique little box will be great for anyone who wants a quick an simple way to add a bunch more analogue channels to their setup – you could combine it with an AD/DA Converter such as the Ferrofish A32, or add more microphone inputs with a high-quality preamp such as the RME Octamic II.

   RME also had the new DTOX D-Sub to XLR breakout boxes, which provide a variety of ways to connect your DSub equipment, such as the new Ferrofish A32 Dante.

    

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

   Find out more about the RME Fireface UFX II

   Find out more about the RME Fireface UFX+

   Find out more about the RME Digiface USB

   Find out more about the RME DTOX Breakout Boxes

    

   Ferrofish
   

   Ferrofish are known for producing high-quality, cost-effective AD/DA converters, which have been used on live tours by artists including One Direction and Olly Murs, Disclosure and Ellie Goulding. The company chose NAMM 2017 to unleash their latest offering for the first time to the public – the Ferrofish A32 Dante. This version uses the same housing as the original Ferrofish A32 with an additional 128 channels of Dante, which can be easily integrated into existing Dante networks. Other features include 32 balanced analogue inputs and 32 balanced analogue outputs on D-Sub connections, ADAT, MADI and Dante connectivity, sample rates up to 192 kHz, 4x TFT screens for control of all channels and settings, redundant power supplies, and comprehesive routing and mixing capabilities.

   Find out more about the Ferrofish A32

   Find out more about the Ferrofish A32 Dante, or watch our overview video here.

    
   

   Icon Pro Audio
   

   The Icon Pro Audio booth at NAMM 2017 was also a hub of activity, with several new products being shown for the first time. Having recently released two new flagship USB-MIDI controllers, the Icon QCon Pro X and the Icon Platform M, Icon chose to unveil several new products at this year's NAMM, including fader expansion units for both controllers in the form of the Icon QCon Pro XS and the Icon Platform X, along with a display for the Platform X called the Platform D2.

   The guys at Icon also had with them an upcoming audio interface called the Icon Mobile R VST. Described as an innovative VST rack, plug-in host and virtual signal router, the Mobile R can be run in standalone mode or with a DAW, and will allow you to use your favourite virtual instruments without a host. It also includes a suite of Icon's own plugins. More details on that to follow so watch this space.

   Find out more about the Icon QCon Pro XS

   Find out more about the Icon Platform X

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

   Lauten Audio Microphones
   

   Lauten's full range of highly impressive Signature Series microphones were all on display at the Lauten NAMM 2017 booth, including the fabulous Eden LT-386 Multi-voicing Tube Condensor mic, along with the Clarion FC-357, Atlantis FC-387 and the Oceanus LT-381. Each of these high-end studio microphones have their own distinct character, and have found many fans amongst professional musicians, engineers and producers including David Crosby, Fab Dupont and 7-time Grammy winning engineer Darrell Thorp.

   Lauten also had their newest mics on show too – the three Series Black models. Designed to be a more affordable option, the Series Black are the perfect entry point into the world of Lauten's premium studio microphones.

   Find out more about Lauten Audio Signature Series

   Find out more about Lauten Audio Series Black

    

   MicW Microphones
   

   Chinese microphone manufacturer MicW is best known for creating durable, high performance microphones with clean, quality craftmanship. Their range covers a variety of specialist applications including measurement, film and broadcast, and cater to budget film makers with their GoPro and DSLR mics.

   MicW chose NAMM 2017 to showcase their newest iSeries mic, the MicW i316 Smart Lavalier Microphone Kit. Designed for use with smart phones and tablets such as the Apple iPhone, iPad and Samsung Galaxy (Note), this new omnidirectional lavalier mic’s lightweight build will make it perfect for Broadcast production work like ENG and EFP.

   Also featured at the MicW stand was the new Lightning Mini Sound Card. This clever little device allows you to directly connect a microphone into the iPhone Lightning connector. With the news that Apple have chosen to omit the headphone jack on the latest iPhone causing somewhat of a stir in the audio community, the Lightning Mini Sound Card will clearly be of interest to anyone who is used to whipping out their phone for making quick recordings.

   The MicW Lightning Mini Sound Card provides a single channel mic input and a dual channel mic input, along with a headphone output (for real time monitoring) as standard. The Lightning Mini Sound Card will support all MicW iSeries products, and can be used with the iPhone 7.

   Find out more about MicW iSeries microphones

    

   Photos of the Ferrofish A32 Dante and RME Digiface USB are courtesy of Synthax Japan.

   If you'd like to know more about any of the products mentioned in this article, give us a call on 01727 821 870 to speak to one of our team or to arrange a demo. You can also contact us.

    

    

    

    

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5. NAMM 2017: Icon QCon Pro XS USB-MIDI Controller

   19th January 2017 1:21 pm Comments Off on NAMM 2017: Icon QCon Pro XS USB-MIDI Controller

   The Icon QCon Pro XS is a new expander for the Icon QCon Pro X
   

   One of several new devices revealed at this year’s NAMM event in Anaheim, CA, the QCon Pro XS provides owners of the new Icon QCon Pro X DAW Controller with banks of additional 8 faders, so users can create a custom control surface to suit their individual needs.

   Take control of your DAW
   

   Featuring support for all major DAWs including Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason, Ableton Live and Pro Tools, the QCon Pro X also has MIDI-map functionality for working with other DAWs, or for customising the layout to perfectly suit your workflow. Housed in a robust metal casing and using USB 2.0 to connect to the master QCon Pro X, each QCon Pro XS also features a Kensington lock port for added security.

    
   

   Touch-sensitive, motorised faders for easy recall
   

   Probably the most exciting feature of both the Qcon Pro X and the QCon Pro XS is the touch-sensitive, motorised faders. Each of the 8 faders feature 10-Bit resolution, with a 12-segment LED metering bridge for individual channel-monitoring from the unit itself. Each channel also features an assignable rotary knob for control of functions such as pan or effects sends, along with four assignable buttons, which default to Record Arm, Solo, Mute and Channel Select.

   

   Icon QCon Pro XS fader expander for the Icon QCon Pro X

    

   Control your plugins too – VST, RTAS, Direct X & AU
   

   Another intriguing feature of the QCon Pro X is the ability to control your plugins. Pushing the Edit button allows you to change the parameters of your plugins on the fly, and this functionality extends to the QCon Pro XS when its hooked up to the QCon Pro X. This opens up a world of hands-on control options that you just don’t have when solely using a mouse and keyboard when you create music.

   For example, you can use the knobs and faders to control your EQ, which makes finding that perfect frequency to cut far easier and more natural. Or you could increase the feedback of your echo/delay effect, or automate your fader rides just like you would on a large-format console. With the QCon Pro X and Pro XS expanders you get the best of both worlds; the total recall, power and flexibility of your DAW with the look, feel and functionality of a sturdy piece of hardware.

    
   

   Connect 3 units together for a total of 32 channels
   

   Up to 3 Icon QCon XS’s can be connected in series, providing a total channel-count of 32 channels (including the Icon QCon Pro X). Most recording and mix engineers will find this gives them more than enough faders for the majority of projects, and as the QCon Pro X also features a ‘switch button’ (for quickly switching between groups of faders), you’ll still enjoy quick access to control over every audio channel in your project.

    

   Find out more about the Icon QCon Pro X DAW Controller

   Find out more about the Icon QCon Pro XS Fader Expander

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   If you'd like to know more about any of the products created by Icon Pro Audio, give us a call on 01727 821 870 to speak to one of our team.

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   Find out more about the Icon Pro Audio's range of control surfaces

6. NAMM 2017: Icon Platform X & Platform D2

   1:20 pm Comments Off on NAMM 2017: Icon Platform X & Platform D2

   At the Icon Pro Audio stand – Icon Platform X & Platform D2
   

   Another first for NAMM 2017, music production manufacturer Icon Pro Audio have just announced the Icon Platform X, an 8-channel expansion unit to go with the company’s recently released Platform M mobile DAW Controller, and the Platform D2 back-lit LCD screen.

    
   

   Get hands-on with your music
   

   The Platform X is an extremely compact, durable and versatile control surface. Support for all of the major DAWs is included straight out of the box, including Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason, Ableton and Pro Tools. Whether you're recording on the move or in the studio, the Platform X allows you to take control of even more channels and really get hands-on with your mix.

    

   Use standalone or connect to the Icon Platform M
   

   Designed to work either alongside the Platform M or in standalone, the Platform X allows users to expand their setup with hands-on fader control up to 32 channels, allowing for hardware-style, hands-on control when recording and mixing with software.

   The Platform X can also be operated as a standalone USB-MIDI controller, although it will function much more effectively when used in conjunction with the Platform M, as the Platform X lacks transport controls, or the ability to switch banks of faders from the unit itself.

    

   
   

   Icon Platform X with D2 display attached

   Expand your setup
   

   Each channel features a touch-sensitive, motorised fader with 10-Bit resolution; a dual function rotary encoder knob (rotate and enter/select); plus 4 illuminated buttons for Select, Mute, Solo and Record. The encoder, fader and buttons can all also be freely assigned via Icon’s included iMap software, which allows you to customise the control surface to suit your project or workflow.

    
   

   Icon Platform D2 – Display Attachment for the Icon Platform X
   

   Also on show at the Icon stand is the new Platform D2, the second generation screen for both the Platform M and Platform X. A 2×65 backlit LCD screen, the Platform D2 provides information such as channel names and controller values for each channel. This is great if you liking mixing on the move, or just like to be able to work away from your screen. As a dedicated display unit, the Platform D2 gives you a simple way to keep track of each channel’s info whilst you’re recording or mixing.

    

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   Find out more about the Icon Pro Audio's range of control surfaces

7. Join Us At The Music Production Expo 2016 – RME, Ferrofish, Ultrasone, Icon & Appsys ProAudio

   16th November 2016 3:16 pm Comments Off on Join Us At The Music Production Expo 2016 – RME, Ferrofish, Ultrasone, Icon & Appsys ProAudio

   The Music Production Expo (MPX 2016) is the essential event for UK based music makers
   

   The Music Production Expo, a.k.a MPX, is the UK's premier music technology show dedicated to all things music production. Providing the perfect opportunity to get hands-on with the latest tech, from microphones to synths, studio monitors to DAWs, the MPX is where top brands get together to showcase the latest in recording software and hardware. Along with the wide variety of gear available to demo, there'll also be a number of seminars held over the course of the two days.

   If you’re someone with an interest in making music then this is your opportunity to check out the latest tech developments, along with getting the thoughts of key industry professionals on all aspects of the music creation process.

   Synthax Audio UK will be there exhibiting a range of products from some of our most popular brands, including the new RME Fireface UFX+ and ADI-2 Pro, and the Icon QCon Pro X and Platform M DAW controllers. We'll also be giving away a Pop Audio Studio Edition to one lucky visitor each day in our competition giveaway, as well as offering a selection of 'Show Only' discount deals. So, come down to the show, stop by our stand (44) and check out our new products. Scroll down to find out more about what we'll be bringing with us to MPX 2016.

   The MPX is open from 10am until 5pm on Friday 18th & Saturday 19th November at The DoubleTree By Hilton, Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.

    

   

    
   

   

   RME Audio Interfaces
   

   Celebrating 20 years of professional audio manufacture, RME released two ground-breaking new products this year, both of which we’ll have with us for demonstration. The RME Fireface UFX+ is an 188-channel powerhouse of an audio interface, whilst the RME ADI-2 Pro is a new mastering-grade AD/DA converter and headphone DAC with a host of unique features to match the incredibly high-end audio conversion (record at 384 kHz / DSD quality).

   Find out more about RME Audio

    

   

   Ultrasone Headphones
   

   German high-end headphone specialists Ultrasone have been producing headphones for over 25 years now. Best known for creating limited edition runs of luxury hand-made headphones, the company also caters to the professional audio market with its Signature, Performance and Pro ranges, all of which will available to demo at the MPX 2016.

   Find out more about Ultrasone Headphones

    

   Icon Pro Audio Control Surfaces
   

   From audio interfaces and mic pres, to keyboards and control surfaces, Icon Pro Audio's range comes in all shapes and sizes. One of the company's most popular products is the Icon Qcon Pro, a comprehensive mixing and editing control surface with motorized faders. The company has just released a new version, the Icon Qcon Pro X, which will be available to demo for the first time in the UK at the Synthax stand. The company has also produced a mobile friendly version called the Platform M (along with the Platform D attachment), which we'll also have with us for you to try out.

   Find out more about Icon Pro Audio

    

   Ferrofish AD/DA Converters
   

   The Ferrofish A32, the latest AD/DA converter from Ferrofish, manages to squeeze an incredible 32 analogue inputs and 32 analogue outputs into 1U of rack-space. With a host of features and both ADAT and MADI functionality, the Ferrofish A32 has already found its way into a wide variety of professional audio applications.

   Find out more about Ferrofish

    

   Appsys ProAudio Format Converters
   

   Swiss manufacturer Appsys is the creator of the Multiverter, a powerful digital audio format converter and router. The Multiverter can freely translate digital audio signals into a variety of the most commonly used formats, featuring support for ADAT, MADI, AES50 and Dante/AES67 (with AES3, Ravenna, AVB, SDI and SRC in the pipeline), at sample rates of up to 192kHz.

   Find out more Appsys ProAudio

    

   Pop Audio Pop Filters
   

   Pop Audio is the creator of the Pop Audio Pop Filter, a redesigned pop shield that features interchangeable filters and an incredibly strong and flexible gorilla pod-style arm. Released earlier this year, the Pop Audio Pop Filter has received a stream of positive reviews, most recently being awarded 10/10 by MusicTech. We're giving one away to one lucky visitor each day in our competition giveaway – stop by our stand to find out more!

    

   Find out more about Pop Audio

    

   Tickets for the show are priced at £12.50 in Advance or £15.00 On The Door. For more information, visit the Music Production Expo website here.

   A special rate is available for education groups, please call 0800 358 0058 or contact groups@theticketfactory.com

    

   Opening Hours
   

   Friday 18^th November 2016            –           10.00 – 17.00

   Saturday 19^th November 2016       –           10.00 – 17.00

    

   Location
   

   The DoubleTree By Hilton

   Stadium MK *

   Stadium Way

   Milton Keynes

   MK1 1ST

   * Home of the MK Dons and Arena MK (some SatNavs may require you to enter MK1 1QB or Peverel Drive instead).

    
   

   Ticket Prices
   

   Advance – £12.50
   On The Door – £15

    

   Car parking is FREE, with over 1600 spaces. On Saturday 19th, there will also be a FREE (20 seater) bus service from Milton Keynes Central train station to the show (Bus stop z6, with buses running every 30 minutes). For more information, visit the Music Production Expo website here.

8. SynthaxTV Reaches Over 500k YouTube Views

   3rd February 2015 12:24 pm Comments Off on SynthaxTV Reaches Over 500k YouTube Views

   

    

    

   We are excited to report that our YouTube channel “SynthaxTV” has now reached over ½ million views and it seems, that they are watched all over the world. The channel which has been slowly but surely building over the last 4 years, includes a mix of tutorials, product overviews and interviews with some high profile engineers and producers.

   Although RME videos seem to be the top performers (see below), there are also videos that feature Ultrasone, Ferrofish, Icon, Sonodyne, myMix and MicW products and interviews. There are also reports from shows including Frankfurt Musikmesse and NAMM.

   We would like to thank everyone that has visited, commented and subscribed to the SynthaxTV Channel and we hope to bring you more videos over the coming months and years.

    

   The top 10 performing SynthaxTV videos to date are:

   1. RME TotalMix FX Tutorial Part 1 (of 2) – 63,665 Views

   2. Coldplay – RME Fireface UFX, Fireface 800 & Babyface – 46, 623 Views

   3. RME TotalMix FX Overview for the Fireface UFX – 40,397 Views

   4. RME Fireface UFX – The box opening of the first in the UK – 39,497 Views

   5. Pro Tools 9 with RME Fireface UFX – 38,622 Views

   6. RME Fireface UCX – 27,419 Views

   7. RME TotalMix FX Tutorial Part 2 (of 2) – 24,834 Views

   8. Why Upgrade to the RME Fireface UCX? – 21,088 Views

   9. RME Fireface UCX – NAMM 2012 – 19,906 Views

   10. Why upgrade to the RME Fireface UFX? – 19,869 Views

    

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9. Icon Qcon Lite Winners

   24th December 2014 11:27 am Comments Off on Icon Qcon Lite Winners

   

    

   Our congratulations to the winners of the Music Production Expo competition, where we gave away a number of Icon Qcon Lite DAW controllers.

   The winners were Andy Lowe (top left), Darrell Matthews (middle right), and Mike Harrison (bottom left) who owns and runs Apex Mastering and produces under the name of Calimba. Mike also won best unsigned track at the London Electronic Music Event for the past 2 years running.

   The Icon Qcon Lite is a basic DAW controller for Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Pro Tools and more. As well as a 100mm touch-sensitive motorised fader, the Qcon Lite offers a comprehensive list of very useful functions that will help you get creative with recording and mixing.

   View the full list of Icon Qcon Lite features here.

10. Music Production Expo

    20th November 2014 10:20 am Comments Off on Music Production Expo

    Our thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us at the Music Production Expo last week. The Expo was held for the third year at The Emirates Stadium in London on the 14th and 15th of November and also hosted a number of industry related seminars.

    As well as launching “Perfect Partners”, our winter promotion that gives you a FREE Icon iControls Pro when you buy an RME Fireface UFX, we also ran a competition to give away 2 Icon Qcon Lites. These superb controllers with 100mm touch-sensitive motorised channel/master fader, jog wheel and numerous button and knob controllers are winging their way to the winners, Andy Lowe and Mike Harrison.

    The new RME Fireface 802 was of course of great interest as was the new (well, to us anyway) myMix monitoring and record system.

    Making their debut in the UK was the Ultrasone Performance series of headphones and the Sonodyne SRP series of studio monitors.

11. Music Production Expo – See Us There

    21st October 2014 5:09 pm Comments Off on Music Production Expo – See Us There

    

     

    The Music Production Show has had a major facelift starting with its name – it’s now the Music Production Expo. There are also more brands attending than ever before and we, of course, will be there too.

    You will be able to check out the new RME Fireface 802 and the recently launched Ultrasone Performance series of headphones. You will also be able to see MPX (Music Production eXpo) debuts from myMix, the personal monitoring and recording system and a range of products from Icon, including the much acclaimed Qcon DAW controller.

    So, make sure you grab your ticket and we’ll see you at the Music Production Expo, The Emirates Stadium, London on the 14th & 15th November 2014.