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MERGING TECHNOLOGIES PYRAMIX V. 5
Pyramix Version 5 is one of the world’s most advanced audio workstations with dedicated configurations for post-production, film dubbing, multitrack music record/editing/processing/mixing and mastering for CD, DDP, DVD, DVD-A and DXD/DSD for SACD production. NAB Booth: N4225.
3000 Dundee Rd., Ste. 36
Northbrook, IL 60062
847/272-0500
www.merging.com

CAKEWALK PROJECT5 VERSION 2: A next-generation sequencing application, created to be a performance workstation. Its environment is streamlined for fast creation and live performance, emphasizing pattern-based song construction. Features include audio recording, hard disk streaming, major workflow enhancements and brand-new UI, pattern and phase triggering via the new groove performance panel, track freeze, gapless audio, integrated arpeggiator, audio loop manipulation, export groove clips, tap tempo, powerful synths and samplers and tons of professional content—including audio loops, MIDI loops and massive sample libraries. Price: $299.

CAKEWALK SONAR 4 PRODUCER EDITION: The definitive audio production environment on the Windows platform. Features include record, edit, arrange and mix unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI, Universal Bus Architecture with on-the-fly configuration, surround sound and panner, track folders, comping and editing, loop construction and freeze. Includes 31 audio effects, three DXi soft synths, 14 MFX Assign hotkeys for custom screen layouts. Professional Project File Management Tools: per-project audio directories; consolidate project files for fast backup; search for associated files. Designed exclusively for and optimized for Windows XP/2000. Price: $959.
268 Summer St., 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02125
617/423-9004; fax 617/423-9007
www.cakewalk.com

COMPARISONICS CORPORATION FINDSOUNDS PALETTE PRO: FindSounds Palette Pro is an audio editor, database and search engine—in one software program. Using this program, you can search more than 1 million sounds on the Web and organize and search your own collection of sounds. The patented Comparisonics colored waveform display helps you “see” the sounds. A unique “sounds-like” search locates audio files based on sound similarity. For more information and a free trial, visit www.FindSounds.com/Palette.html. PO Box 1960
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530/272-0811; fax 530/687-6407
www.comparisonics.com

DIGIDESIGN PRO TOOLS 6.7: Chock full of great new features, the newest version of Pro Tools boasts track color-coding, expanded track creation options and new click and tempo options, including the ability to increase/decrease tempo in various logarithmic curves. Also new is an Undo History window, MIDI step input, support for RTAS instruments on TDM aux inputs and the ability to slide tracks by either samples or ticks. The update is free for current Pro Tools 6.4 owners or for $175 for users with earlier versions. NAB Booth: SL600. 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City, CA 94014
650/731-6300
www.digidesign.com

FAIRLIGHT CONSTELLATION-XT: Constellation-XT is a large-format mixing console capable of supporting up to 240 channels delivered into 72 mix buses. Constellation-XT offers sophisticated automation of any or all mix parameters and 3-D surround panning. Any channel, aux send or mix bus can be configured from mono up to 7.1. The system can include a 96-track disk recorder and suite of more than 100 plug-ins. At NAB, Fairlight will debut a new suite of VST plug-ins from the Waves Platinum Suite. An addition to the system’s sophisticated sync system is the ability to support tri-level video sync—a requirement for hi-def digital production. NAB Booth: SL340.

FAIRLIGHT PYXIS HD: At NAB, Fairlight is introducing Pyxis HD, a high-definition nonlinear video system to support DAW, dubbing rooms, screening rooms and ADR control applications. Pyxis HD will operate at any standard frame rate in NTSC, PAL or at 24 and 24.98. The sytem includes responsive 9-pin control, tri-level sync capability and more. NAB Booth: SL340.
3/15 Rodborough Rd.
Frenchs Forest, Australia 2086
612/9975-1999; fax 612/9975-1999
www.fairlightau.com

P&G DAWCON 100 MOTORIZED FADER: The Penny and Giles DAWCON 100 motorized fader provides professional-quality DAW control surfaces with an intuitive control and display device in one package. The DAWCON 100 features conductive plastic servo and touch-sense tracks, a Swiss-made precision ironless-core 12-volt motor, a durable toothed belt drive and an extruded metal frame. Design assistance is also available from MANCO, the exclusive distributor for P&G audio in the U.S. and Canada. Price - $85 in moderate, quantities.
805/529-2496
www.manquen.net