Rode releases NT-USB+ Microphone

 

Rode’s new NT-USB+ microphone offers easy plug-and-play recording and next-gen features.

Rode’s original NT-USB was released back in 2014 and is still widely regarded as one of the best USB microphones on the market. And now Rode has announced a new version, the NT-USB+.

As its name suggests, this is based on the original NT-USB but adds a few next-generation features, including enhanced circuitry, Rode’s low-noise high-gain Revolution preamp technology and upgraded 24-bit/48kHz A/D conversion.

In addition, there’s internal DSP that powers a high-pass filter for cutting out low-end rumble, a noise gate for eliminating background noise, a compressor to add punch and the Aural Exciter and Big Bottom effects for “rich, broadcast tone”.

You can engage these processing features via the companion Rode Central app, which works on desktop and mobile devices, and also in Rode Connect, the free podcasting and streaming software.


The NT-USB+ is plug and play and features a class-compliant USB-C output for connection to Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices. There is also a zero-latency high-power headphone output with level and mix controls. The microphone ships with its own pop filter and a tripod mount for desktop use and is available now at Amazon priced at $135.

Find out more on the Rode website.

New Sound Library Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Novation MiniNova

 

Ultimate Patches has introduced Novation MiniNova Ultimate Patches (also compatible with Novation UltraNova), a sound library that features 333 new patches, covering authentic vintage analog, modern and futuristic digital, classic leads and lush pads, as well as traditional non-synth instruments, including acoustic and electric pianos, B3 organs, acoustic and electric guitars & basses, orchestral instruments, percussion and more.

 

They say that the collection spans the genres of synthwave, cinematic, orchestral, latin, futurestep, classic and modern pop, classic rock, vintage and modern hip hop, country, reggae, jazz, trap, chiptune, soul, country, dubstep, reggaeton, deep house, trance, techno, tech house, experimental, modular and retrocade.

Novation MiniNova Ultimate Patches is available now, with Black Friday 2022 Sale prices: $19.99 per Volume (111 Ultimate Patches) or $33.99 for all 3 volumes (333 Ultimate Patches). In addition, free patches from the collection are now available to download (no registration required).

 

Arturia V Collection 9.1 brings Free Performance Updates

 

Arturia has released V Collection 9.1, a free update for V Collection 9 users that expands the accessibility, personalization, hardware integration, and creativity of V Collection 9. The update is available now via Arturia Software Center, and users can log in on arturia.com to find out more information.

 

What’s included in V Collection 9.1:

  • New sound design tutorials for KORG MS-20 V, Prophet-5 V, CS-80 V, and SQ80 V
  • Analog Lab polyphony, MPE, and Vocoder V enhancements
  • Universal browser keyboard shortcuts and voiceover feedback compatibility
  • MiniLab 3 V Collection instrument integration
  • Enhanced tagging & playlist customization
  • Arturia Software Center (ASC) custom resource location
  • V Collection NKS certification
  • Performance & bug fixes

 

Arturia V Collection 9 normally sells for $599 but, is currently available at an introductory discount for $299. The 9.1 update is available as a free download for current V Collection 9 owners.