PreSonus ist seit einiger Zeit sehr aktiv, was den Musikunterricht angeht, zumindest in den USA. Nun stellt die Firma das neue Music Creation Suite Recording Kit vor, welches sich an Musiklehrer, Studenten, aber auch an ambitionierte Schlafzimmer Produzenten wendet. In dem Kit ist alles enthalten, was man zum komponieren und aufnehmen eigener Ideen, oder zur Vermittlung von musikalischen Lehrinhalten braucht. Hier die Details:
Das alles ist im Kit enthalten:
AudioBox USB audio/MIDI interface:
- Bus-powered USB audio and MIDI interface
- 24-bit resolution, 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rate
- 2 combo mic/instrument inputs with Class A mic preamps
- Works with any audio software that supports ASIO or Core Audio
- 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Zero-latency monitoring via internal mixer
- 6-foot (1.8 meter) USB cable included
- 1/3U rack-mountable
Studio One™ Artist recording and production software (DAW):
- Elegant single-window work environment
- Powerful and intuitive drag-and-drop functionality
- Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, buses, VIs, and FX channels
- Instantly configures to PreSonus audio interfaces
- 28 Native Effects™ 32-bit effects and 4 virtual instrument plug-ins
- Compatible with Mac® and Windows®
- Integrates with free Nimbit account for distributing recordings on the Web
Notion notation software:
- Easily compose, play back, and edit music
- Playback with orchestral samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra and more
- Perform scores using Notion as a live instrument
- Create a score on a Mac or PC and edit with Notion for iPad (not included)
- Import/export files via MusicXML
- ReWire support (host and slave)
PS-49 USB 2.0 MIDI keyboard:
- 49-key, unweighted, velocity-sensitive keyboard
- Assignable controllers: pitch and modulation wheels, volume slider, and four knobs
- Sustain-pedal jack (pedal not included)
- Octave Shift button (+4 / -3 octaves)
- Send Program Change commands
- USB cable
M7 studio condenser microphone:
- Large-diaphragm design
- Mic-stand adapter
- 9′ / 3 m cable and cloth carry bag included
HD-3 studio monitoring headphones:
- Lightweight and durable
- Comfortable design for extended use in class or at home
- Adjustable size fits students and adults
- Extended frequency response
USB 2.0 hub:
- AC powered
- Four ports-connect AudioBox USB, PS-49, and two more devices
Der erwartete Straßenpreis liegt bei knapp 400,- USD. Ein Liefertermin wurde noch nicht genannt.