2026 Winter NAMM Show: Apogee has added to its line-up of Symphony desktop audio interfaces with the release of the Nova, which comes packed with DSP for onboard effects processing.
In fact, one of the Nova’s big USPs is that it offers simultaneous realtime DSP processing on all four of its mic inputs, meaning that multiple sources can be tracked with a consistent sound. This could be useful when you’re recording drums, small groups, multi-speaker podcasts or a selection of live instruments.
The majority of the effects are contained within Apogee’s enhanced ECS Channel Strip, which runs on the Nova’s onboard ARM processor. This contains a 4-band EQ, high-pass and low-pass filters, a compressor and saturation/drive. There are also realtime reverb and delay processors.
The advantage of having everything in the interface, is that you should have zero-latency monitoring even when the processing is activated, as there’s no need for your computer to get involved.
Similarly, there’s also realtime speaker correction on every analogue output so that you can correct any room imbalances. Again, this is handled by the hardware rather than using a plugin in your DAW.
Of course, the focus of any audio interface is its sound, and Apogee is promising pristine gain, low noise and consistent performance across all inputs. Guitarists can take advantage of the clean DI capture and a new re-amping section, and the combination of high-gain mic preamps and aforementioned processing is designed to make this a one-stop box for podcasters.
Other connectivity includes MIDI I/O and ADAT expansion should you need to add more preamps and converters.
The Symphony Nova is slated for release in the second quarter of 2026 and will cost $1,499. Find out more on the Apogee website.
Ahead of the 2026 NAMM Show, being held Jan 22–24 in Anaheim, California, Roland has introduced its most comprehensive model yet: the Go:Mixer Studio, a compact audio interface and mixer designed to provide high-quality sound in a portable setup.
Roland says that the GO:MIXER STUDIO is “ideal for musicians and Instagram or TikTok creators, and delivers studio-quality audio for iPhone, iPad, and desktop recording.”
Go:Mixer Studio offers 12 input channels and six outputs, and you can record at up to 24-bit/192kHz quality. There are also built-in effects – a 3-band EQ, a compressor and a reverb – which can be used for recording or just monitoring, along with features designed to make it easy to integrate with video production. Mixer setups can be stored in 16 scene memories.
The selection of inputs cover most eventualities: there are two XLR mic/line inputs with mic preamps; a dedicated guitar/bass input; and 1/4-inch inputs for stereo sources such as a keyboard, electronic drum kit or anything else you might be wanting to record. Further stereo sources can be plugged into the aux input, which has TRRS support for bidirectional audio with mobile devices. There’s also MIDI I/O.
Monitoring connectivity includes a 1/4-inch headphone jack and a further mini-jack output for your wired earbuds. This supports a headset or inline mic, giving you a further recording source to work with. If you’re back in the studio, you can use the 1/4-inch line outputs to plug into your speaker setup.
The Go:Mixer Studio’s control panel looks nice and clean, with just a few knobs and buttons below the display. You can take control using the Go:Mixer Cam iOS app, for iOS, Mac & Windows, which enables you to capture both multitrack audio and video. Every input can be mixed from here, and you can also export the multitrack audio files for use in your DAW or video editor.
PC and Mac users can also take advantage of the Go:Mixer Editor, which puts all of the device’s parameters on a larger display.
Power can be drawn from your device, an adapter or a USB battery pack (there are two USB-C ports so you can connect and plug in a power supply at the same time) and you can mount the Go:Mixer Studio on a tripod if required.
Features:
Portable mixer and audio interface for performance video creators and music artists
Capture high-quality audio anywhere with an iPhone/iPad or a macOS/Windows computer
Studio-grade sound quality with support for recording rates up to 24-bit/192 kHz
Intuitive panel knobs and color display for easy operation
Onboard EQ plus compressor and reverb modeled after popular studio processors
Up to 12 total input channels and six outputs (three stereo pairs)
Two XLR inputs for mics or line-level devices
High-gain mic preamps and support for 48 V phantom power (requires 15 W power from a mobile device, computer, or USB adaptor/battery)
Stereo line-level input, high-impedance guitar/bass input, and aux input with TRRS (bi-directional) capability
Versatile audio outputs include 1/4-inch stereo output jacks, a 1/4-inch stereo headphones jack, and a mini headphones jack with headset mic support
Save complete mixer setups in 16 scene memories for fast recall
Loop Back function for playing along with backing tracks from your mobile device via USB-C
TRS MIDI I/O with MIDI Thru functionality
USB-C ports for device connection and independent power
Versatile power options: bus power, external adaptor, or USB mobile battery
Integrated mount for a tripod
GO:MIXER Cam app for iOS enables you to record and mix multitrack audio alongside video
GO:MIXER Editor for macOS and Windows provides real-time access to GO:MIXER STUDIO functions on the computer’s display
The Roland GO:Mixer Studio is available now priced at $299, and you can find out more on the Roland website.
Ahead of the 2026 NAMM Show, iConnectivity has introduced PlayAUDIO2U, an all-in-one live performance interface that features 24 balanced XLR output configuration and four low noise microphone preamps.
The PlayAUDIO2U is the first of iConnectivity’s interfaces to feature built-in MIDI control via integrated control buttons on the front panel of the interface, allowing convenient, hands-on control.
They say that the PlayAUDIO2U interface also “improves upon iConnectivity’s famous redundancy failover protection for touring musicians, production companies, and any live event where failure is not an option.”
“With the PlayAUDIO1U, we refined the idea of a live performance interface. The PlayAUDIO2U builds on everything that made the PlayAUDIO name an industry standard, serving up a comprehensive solution that will scale with you,” says Al Joelson, VP of Sales and Marketing. “This interface is designed to give users a powerhouse set of tools for their live performance, with the ease of use and reliability that has made iConnectivity the go-to brand in professional performance interfaces.”
Features:
2x USB C type ports for connecting computing devices
24 Balanced panel reinforced XLR outputs
4 XLR / ¼” TRS combo analog inputs
4 pristine ultra-low noise microphone preamps with 48V phantom power
Integrated +48v phantom power resistance on outputs
1x 1/4” TRS stereo headphone output with dedicated control for convenient headphone monitoring
4x USB MIDI host ports, offering USB MIDI connectivity for Class Compliant controllers and/or modules
DIN-MIDI ports built-in (2 in 2 out)
Dual Ethernet MIDI jacks with a total of 22 ports of connectivity for rugged long-distance MIDI connections
Automatic and manual computer switching modes, for lightning-fast switching between connected computers
“MIDI learn” from external MIDI devices to control key functions on the interface
4x user assignable buttons can be mapped to MIDI functions, control numerous functions on the interface and/or send control messages to compatible devices
2x 2 button “Control” footswitch jacks that can be mapped to MIDI functions, control over numerous functions on the interface, and/or sending control messages to compatible devices
Audio Protection helps stop unwanted noise from corrupt audio sources/files from making it into the audience
Auracle software enables you to tailor the PlayAUDIO2U’s settings to your exact needs
High-resolution audio – Studio sound quality for the live arena – up to 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA conversion
2U ready-to-tour rack-mountable chassis
100-240v switching power built-in with Industry-Standard IEC Power Connection
The PlayAUDIO2U has an estimated street price $2499.99, and is available for order now.
