The Sixth Annual Remix Technology Awards
Jan 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Markkus Rovito
DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION
Apple Logic Pro 8
Now with a fully “Apple-ized,” user interface, Logic Pro 8 was the major update that Logic fans had long awaited. The single-window redesign adds new editing tools, amped-up multitake and surround production and much more.
HYBRID HARDWARE/SOFTWARE PRODUCT
Muse Research Receptor with Komplete Inside
Whether playing Native Instruments' 12-piece Komplete 5 suite on a stable hardware module for live performance, or running the instruments as DAW plug-ins hosted on an outboard processor to save your CPU, this package presents extreme power and intelligent implementation at a fair price.
FIELD/PORTABLE RECORDER
Korg MR-1
Taking advantage of pristine 1-bit/2.8 MHz recording, the handheld recorder with a 20 GB hard drive lets you record at the highest possible fidelity, which can be compressed to any digital format later.
DJ MIXER
Allen & Heath Xone:S2
A 4-channel club installation DJ mixer from the respected Xone line, the S2's USB interface can be used for playback or recording audio to and from a computer, or to connect the S2 to software to be used as an effects processor with its stellar analog filter and EQ.
SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER
Native Instruments Absynth 4
With a new design, granular oscillator, wave-morphing mode and enhanced envelopes and modulation, Absynth 4 became the go-to synth for drinking up beautifully strange textures.
SAMPLING WORKSTATION
Roland MV-8800 Production Studio
Much more than a sampler, with its large color display, monitor output, mouse port, tactile onboard mixer, pads, extensive effects and CD burner, the MV-8800 is our favorite path toward “in-the-box” music production without a computer.
INSTRUMENT WORKSTATION
Propellerhead Reason 4
Although it's almost in a class of its own, Propellerhead keeps topping itself with Reason. The fourth edition blows out the sequencer capabilities and adds wicked new devices like the monster Thor synth, ReGroove Mixer and RPG-8 arpeggiator.
SOFTWARE DRUM INSTRUMENT
XLN Audio Addictive Drums
Addictive Drums scores with a well-rounded arsenal of quality drums sounds; mixing and effect tools; and the beats, fills and variation tools you need to lay down convincing drums within software.
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