News Archive for 06/11/15

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Nomad ships Blue Tubes V3 audio bundle

11/15, 5:00pm

Nomad Blue Tubes Bundle

Nomad Factory today partnered with Don'tCrac[k] to release its Blue Tubes Bundle V3 collection of audio plug-ins for music professionals. The bundle incorporates AU, RTAS, and VST versions of three otherwise separate plug-in collections: the Blue Tubes Dynamics and Blue Tubes Equalizers packs recreate the effect of six analog dynamics and six analog equalizer devices respectively, while the Blue Tubes Analog TrackBox serves as a general-purpose channel stripping tool. All three components use vintage interfaces to replicate their real-world counterparts and consume little in terms of CPU resources, Nomad says. The Blue Tubes Bundle is shipping for $500, and is also available as part of a group buy offer through Don'tCrac[k].

Channel 4 in UK offers catch-up service

11/15, 2:40pm

Channel 4 'catch-up' in UK

Channel 4 in the UK today announced plans to offer a "catch up" service allowing viewers to download TV programs for 99p per episode, similar to Apple's iTunes Music Store which currently offers episodes of hit TV shows from various networks for $1.99 each in the U.S. The new service will feature popular TV series such as Hollyoaks and Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, according to BBC News, and channel 4 said it has "signed contracts with nearly 100 independent production companies, including Endemol," and that it will offer selected films under the same terms at £1.99 each. The station plans to delete downloaded content from users' computers 48 hours after they first begin watching, however.

Wrappers unveils video iPod socks

11/15, 12:45pm

Video iPod socks debut

Wrappers today announced that it has launched stretch jersey socks for Apple's video iPod. The socks feature a camouflage pattern in woodland as well as desert color patterns, fitting all video iPod models including the 30GB, 60GB, and 80GB devices. Users can reverse the sock to display the opposing camouflage pattern, and the socks are machine washable for easy maintenance. Wrappers' socks also include a 2-ounce polyester interior lining for added protection, offering coverage for Microsoft's Zune player as well as other gadgets of similar size. Each stretch jersey sock is priced at $16.

Maxell unveils MXSP-1000 iPod speaker

11/15, 12:15pm

Maxell iPod speaker system

Maxell today revealed the MXSP-1000, its first iPod speaker system that using a bar design with support for wall mounting in small apartments or other areas where available space is a priority. The low profile of the MXSP-1000 is is well suited for tabletops or resting underneath computer displays, according to Electronista, and the system supports all dockable iPods through a top-mounted connector as well as an auxiliary input jack for other music players. The MXSP-1000 boasts 9.6 watts of stereo output, which the company claims is augmented by the use of aluminum cones. The new Maxell speakers ship in black, silver, and white for $85 US in Japan. No details were provided for a North American launch.

Brando unveils 2G Shuffle, Nano cases

11/15, 11:20am

2G Shuffle, Nano cases

Brando today unveiled two new cases for Apple's second-generation iPod shuffle and iPod nano media players. The Workshop iPod shuffle Silicone case and Workshop iPod nano aluminum case both serve to protect the small devices from scratches and small bumps. The Workshop iPod shuffle Silicone case comes with three pieces in a pack ($17 each), offers an anti-dust coating, and is available in four packs with various color combinations. Brando's Workshop iPod nano aluminum case is made from aircraft grade aluminum, features a secure click-lock to ease the process of opening as well as closing the case, and allows access to the dock connector as well as the headphone jack while the iPod is stowed safely inside. Each Workshop iPod nano aluminum case includes a soft neoprene lining, and ships in either metallic silver or metallic black for $30.