MOTU, Inc. (www.motu.com) unveiled the 896HD ($1295), a double rack-space, FireWire audio interface for Macintosh and Windows computers. The 896HD replaces the 896 at the same price and adds many new features, including more simultaneous outputs (22), 192kHz operation, 8-bus monitor mixing and stand-alone operation.
Like the original 896, the 896HD provides 8 channels of 24-bit [...]
MOTU, Inc. (www.motu.com) announced the 828mkII, a single rack-space, FireWire audio interface for Macintosh and Windows computers. The 828mkII replaces the 828 at the same price and adds many new features, including more simultaneous inputs (20) and outputs (22), 24-bit 96kHz operation, 8- bus monitor mixing with front panel LCD programming, stand-alone operation, frontpanel mic/guitar/instrument [...]
MX4, MOTU’s hybrid synthesis virtual instrument, is now shipping for Digital Performer (MAS), Pro Tools (RTAS), Logic Pro and other Mac OS X audio hosts (Audio Units). The release includes several additional features not previously announced, such as built-in effects, more LFOs, external audio input, a unison multiplier and parameter randomization options for creative programming. [...]
MOTU, Inc. (www.motu.com) has announced Digital Performer 4.5, the
next major upgrade of MOTU’s audio sequencer software. DP 4.5 introduces hundreds of new features and
enhancements, including the Beat Detection Engine, automated tempo analysis, plug-in latency compensation, the
MasterWorks EQ plug-in and a new Consolidated Window feature, which lets users work entirely in a single
configurable window. As one [...]
Thursday, January 20, 2005. MOTU, Inc. (booth #6410) have unveiled
Version 2.0 for both of their instrument plug-ins, MachFive and MX4. MachFive Version 2, MOTU’s universal sampler
plug-in, includes unlimited parts per instance, a full-screen preset browser, a new modular synthesis architecture,
keygroup layering with rule-based switching, larger sample and keygroup editors, a complete built-in mixer, LoopLabâ„¢
groove slice [...]
Inspired by the Macintosh when it first appeared, engineers at MOTU developed one of the Macintosh's first music programs ever. Performer®, the music industry standard for MIDI sequencing, began shipping in 1985.
MOTU quickly emerged as a leader in music software development and now produces a full line of music and audio recording software and hardware products for Macintosh and Windows, including the popular 828mkII FireWire audio interface, Digital Performer audio sequencing software and MachFive universal sampler plug-in.
MOTU products appeal to all levels of music computer users, from weekend hobbyists to world-class recording studios. Top performing artists and film composers use MOTU products in their daily music-making. MOTU is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, across from Boston, on the shores of the Charles river. Many engineers at Mark of the Unicorn are also talented musicians.
