Summer NAMM 2011 | Alesis Announces New Premium Electronic Drum Set, the DM10 X Kit

Alesis announces the DM10 X Kit at Booth #400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21st- 23rd in Nashville, TN. With the groundbreaking Alesis DM10 module, a comprehensive set of large electronic drums and cymbal pads, and an all-new Xrack, the DM10 X Kit is designed to rich capabilities and features previously only available on kits costing thousands more. The DM10 X Kit features an expansive six-drum, four-cymbal configuration with sizes and spatial relationships that will feel natural to acoustic and electronic drummers alike: a 12-inch snare, two 10-inch toms, two 12-inch floor toms, a 12-inch hi-hat, a 16-inch, three-zone ride cymbal and two 14-inch crash cymbals.

Dj Equipment | Numark updates their popular USB Audio Interface – DJ|iO

Numark announces the redesign of the popular DJ|iO portable USB audio interface. Numark will showcase DJ|iO at Booth # 400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21st- 23rd in Nashville, TN.

Originally introduced in 2007, Numark DJ|iO is a PC and Mac compatible USB audio interface which features 24-bit audio with a sample rate of 44.1kHz. Numark DJ|iO is compact and rugged for easy transportation and powerful enough to provide solutions for a wide range of audio I/O needs specific to the DJ. Featuring ultra-low latency audio via ASIO drivers, DJ|iO has two independent pairs of RCA stereo outputs that can be configured in software to route independent players or a mix of master and cueing output. A mic input with adjustable gain is provided to mix into stereo pair #1 and a ¼” stereo headphone output to listen to stereo pair #2 in order to preview the mix. The DJ|iO is USB bus powered.

Summer NAMM 2011 | New Audio Interface, EIE Pro, to be announced by Akai Professional at Summer NAMM

Akai Professional, announces the new EIE Pro premium digital audio interface and USB hub. Akai Professional will show the EIE Pro at Booth #400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM from July 21st – 23rd in Nashville, TN.

Akai EIE Pro is a tabletop audio/MIDI interface with USB hub in one convenient box to connect virtually any kind of music gear. The USB audio interface on the EIE Pro is perfectly tailored for professional, project, portable or homerecording studio setups. This four-in, four-out (4×4) device enables professional recording at up to 24-bit resolution and sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz into virtually any DAW, recording or performance software on a Mac or PC. Akai EIE Pro also houses three convenient USB inputs, in addition to its main USB port, enabling it to connect easily to controllers, hard drives or any other peripheral when native ports on a computer may be limited. The compact recording audio interface has high-quality components including nickel-plated input jacks, analog-style VU meters and a rugged aluminum casing for a powerful, professional, portable audio solution.

Dj Equipment | Numark unveils MixDeck Express – Full Featured Dj System

Numark introduces MixDeck Express, a full-featured DJ system that comes complete with Virtual DJ software, two CD decks, two USB flash-drive ports, and a three-channel mixer. Numark will unveil MixDeck Express at Booth #400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21st- 23rd in Nashville, TN.

Numark MixDeck Express DJ system is designed to be compatible with virtually any music source that DJs employ, whether it’s CD, MP3 CDs, USB thumb drives, DJ software or external sources like a turntable or iPod. Built to provide the full DJ experience, Numark MixDeck Express features cue, brake, and reverse controls, a replaceable crossfader, seamless looping capability and large, touch-sensitive platters for mixing and scratching. Industry-standard MIDI control is included on each deck of this new universal DJ system along with a built in audio interface for DJing seamlessly with a computer. Balanced XLR outputs provide a strong, professional connection to sound systems, and Numark MixDeck Express also offers both 1/8” and 1/4” headphone outputs. DJs can mix in virtually any external playback device or microphone using Numark MixDeck Express’ built-in 3-channel mixer and external inputs including stereo RCA auxiliary inputs and two mic inputs – one front-facing and one rear-facing. Each mixer channel features a three-band EQ with rotary kills. Anti-Shock™ buffered skip-protection technology is included on both CD decks.

Dj Equipment | Numark introduces NDX900, a professional DJ controller and MP3/CD/USB player at 2011 Summer NAMM

Numark introduces NDX900, a professional DJ controller and MP3/CD/USB player. Numark will showcase NDX900 Dj Controller at Booth # 400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21st- 23rd in Nashville, TN.

Numark NDX900 DJ controller is capable of mixing music from virtually any digital source including a computer, audio CDs, MP3 CDs and even USB flash drives. Numark NDX900 has a layout that is recognizable to DJs everywhere with a large, seven-inch touch-sensitive illuminated platter, smooth, frontloading CD drive, top-facing USB DJ controller port, powerful remixing, effects control, scratching, looping, and sampling capabilities, all in a chassis that has a solid feel and professional look. NDX900’s Beat-synced DSP effects include chop, echo, filter, flanger, pan, and phaser with full control of the effects blend.