UA's original, rackmount Apollo audio interface (reviewed May '13) has taken the high-end segment by storm, thanks to its combination of high-quality mic preamps and analog-to-digital converters with onboard DSP for UA's extensive line of "Powered Plug-Ins." The only caveat was the price: At $2,999 list for a quad-chip unit (and you could spend a lot more maxing out the plug-ins), it wasn't strictly the province of rock-star producers, but still a bit high for many home-studio musicians on a budget. Enter the compact, desktop-friendly Apollo Twin. Here's our full review.
ATH-M70x Professional Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now
Audio-Technica introduces the ATH-M70x, the new flagship model of its M-Series headphones line, featuring 45 mm drivers and extended frequency response. Tuned for extremely accurate audio reproduction.
Octavian - Keyboard Calculator Bitnotic Available on the iTunes App Store
Instantly see and hear 500+ scales and 50+ chords on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Also features Circle of Fifths, scale modes, chord inversions, descending scales, and much more. Keyboard Magazine said of Octavian 1.1.0 (Jan 2010): "It's a cheat sheet no keyboardist should leave home without."
Waldorf NAVE VST/AU/AAX Wavetable Synth for Mac and PC Distributed in the U.S.A. by MV Pro Audio Available Now
NAVE VST/AU/AAX is a DAW-centric version of Waldorf's critically-acclaimed iOS wavetable synthesizer. Boasting a rich graphic display and intuitive UI, NAVE VST brings Waldorf's highly sought-after wavetable sound engine, speech synthesis, and advanced spectral manipulation to the modern DAW environment. Includes over 500 presets showcasing the unique soundscapes possible with NAVE's deep but readily accessible feature set.