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Multimedia’s new iRig Stream Solo and Pro promises easy audio mixing. Each is designed to let you mix multiple audio inputs and send them directly to the likes of Instagram, Facebook and Twitch.

The Solo model enables you to mix up to three separate sources and send them to any iOS or Android device. The RCA inputs can deal with the likes of DJ decks, mixers and keyboards, and there’s a 3.5mm jack for headsets and mics.

In addition, you can also loop back the audio from the host device and mix that into the signal that was sent to your choice of streaming app.

The iRig Stream Solo connects to your device with a captive TRRS cable, while a 1/8-inch mono Thru line output enables you to send audio to additional devices such as cameras and mixers. It runs on two AA batteries.

iRig Stream Pro takes things to the next level by offering 24-bit/96kHz audio interfacing for iOS, Android and PC/Mac. It features a 4-input in-line mixer, with inputs comprising an XLR 1/4-inch combo, stereo RCA, TRRS and loopback.

You can use the device in two modes: stereo mode pre-mixes multiple sources down to a stereo track, while multichannel mode routes the combo and TRRS inputs to channels 3 and 4, so you have four channels of audio that you can send to your recording apps or DAW.

Multichannel mode also supports the Loopback+ feature, which enables you to route channels 3 and 4 to audio effect apps for additional processing, before routing their outputs back into channels 1 and 2 and sending them to your streaming app.

The iRig Stream Pro can run on two AA batteries, and bus powering is an option on PC/Mac. USB, USB-C and Lightning cables come in the box, and if you plug in the optional power supply, you can keep your iOS device charged while you use it, too.

Both iRig Stream Solo and iRig Stream Pro models will work with any app that records or streams audio or video , and if you do not have one, you can use the copy of iRIg Recorder 3 LE – iOS and Android, that comes in the box.

iRig Stream Solo is more affordable. Both the iRig Stream Solo easy-to-use streaming audio interface and iRig Stream Pro 4-in, 2-out streaming audio interface are available now priced at $50/€50 and $150/€150 respectively.

Akai Pro has released a free firmware update for the Force production workstation, adding 3 new plugin instruments, 7 insert effects, the new AIR Vocal Suite, class-compliant audio interface support for up to 32 channnels of I/O, Disk Streaming and more.

What’s new in Akai Force v3.1:

• Disk Streaming for longer recording and playback with improved system performance
• New plugin instruments Mellotron, Solina, and Odyssey
• New insert effects Stutter, Half Speed, Diffuser Delay, Limiter, Stereo Delay, and Granulator
• The new AIR Vocal Suite featuring Vocal Tuner, Doubler, and Harmonizer
• Class-compliant USB Audio Interface Support
• 10 insert effects assignable to FORCE pads
• MIDI File Compatibility: load MIDI files into FORCE
• Akai Sample Tail and more

See the Akai website for more info.

Roland promising to turn your phone into “a professional-level multitrack recorder with advanced audio production tools,” Zentracker is Roland’s new free audio recording app for iOS and Android devices.

“Recording music doesn’t have to be complicated,” says Roland.

Zentracker is designed to be easy to use, and should enable you to capture your ideas quickly when inspiration strikes. That said, it can also be used to build complete songs, as it features not just recording but also editing and mixing features.

You can work with a theoretically unlimited number of tracks, and there are 16 audio effects. 200 loops are included to kickstart the creative process or flesh out your productions. Additionally, you will be able to save projects to Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive for quick and easy sharing with friends and collaborators.

All Roland account holders can download Zentracker for free, but Roland Cloud Core, Pro and Ultimate members get even more features. These include an increased number of audio effects, unlimited track sends, stem export support, timeline automation and more than 20 loop packs.

Find out more on the Roland website.