News Archive for 07/08/21

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SwitchEasy ships RunAway, RunAway Crystal

08/21, 4:50pm

SwitchEasy ships RunAway

SwitchEasy today launched its new RunAway and RunAway Crystal Anyshoe adapter/organizer for the iPod Sport Kit. RunAway is a shoe adapter for runners who want to use a pair of shoes other than those advertised by Nike to work with the sport kit. The RunAway also includes an organizer/holder function for the iPod Sport Kit Receiver, a finger-friendly power button to disable the sensor, and polycarbonate/ABS construction for protection during outdoor use as well as easy cleaning. A redesigned holder cap is engineered to allow users to install and remove the Nike+ sensor from the unit, along with a reinforced 3-point lock mechanism. The RunAway Crystal is a new line of translucent cases that come in three colors (Ruby, Sapphire, and Crystal) alongside the standard black and white cases. RunAway is priced at $9.

Ableton releases beginner Live LE

08/21, 9:15am

Ableton Live 6 LE

Ableton has launched a new version of its popular Live production software, Live 6 LE. In order to reduce the cost of the package, Live LE provides an interface for recording, songwriting, producing, remixing and DJing, but strips away some of the capabilities of Live 6: it can only handle eight simultaneous built-in instruments, 12 built-in audio effects, two AU/VST effects, and two AU/VST instruments. It can still however handle 64 audio tracks and unlimited MIDI tracks, and record in qualities up to 32-bit/192kHz. Users can also warp and time-stretch formats such as AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG and WAV. To make the software more appealing to beginners, step-by-step tutorials are included. LE is $150 as a download, or $200 in boxed form; the latter comes with the Unnatural Selection loops and construction kit, as well as samples in the form of Essential Instruments Collection LE Edition.