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Arturia lights the MiniFuse with a new range of budget audio interfaces

“Following in the footsteps of AudioFuse, we knew we would need to deliver more affordable audio interfaces, a solution that would open up audio creation to everyone,” notes Arturia Founder Frederic Brun. “That solution is MiniFuse – our vision of an affordable audio companion.”

This comprises three products: MiniFuse 1, 2 and 4. These offer 1-in/2-out, 2-in-2-out and 4-in/4-out connectivity respectively.

The MiniFuses certainly face plenty of competition. The budget audio interface market is one of the most competitive in the industry, but Arturia believes that it has the edge over other manufacturers in several key areas.

Firstly, is the sound quality – you get 110db of dynamic range and a -129dB equivalent input noise level, which Arturia says translates into “class-leading sound”. Secondly, it’s the design and build – these interfaces are compact, portable and supposedly rugged, and come with a USB hub on the rear.

Arturia is backing up these promises with a 5-year warranty, and you also get a software bundle that comprises Ableton Live Lite, Arturia Analog Lab Intro, Arturia FX, NI Guitar Rig 6 LE and 3-month subscriptions to Auto-Tune Unlimited and Splice.

Key Features:

• “Class-leading sound” – The MiniFuses boast a 110db dynamic range and a -129dB equivalent input noise.
• Compact, portable, rugged, and easy to use. From smooth backlit controls to the addition of a USB hub on the back, MiniFuse is designed to fit into any setup.
• MiniFuse comes with Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, Splice, Autotune unlimited and more.
• 5-year warranty – Made with robust materials, specially-selected components, and over 200 durability tests, the MiniFuses are built to last, with a 5-year hardware warranty as standard.

MiniFuse ($99) – a 1 – 1 in / 2 out audio interface

MiniFuse 2 ($149) – a 2 in / 2 out audio & MIDI interface

MiniFuse 4 (price TBA) – a 4 in / 4 out audio & MIDI interface

The MiniFuses come in black and white colour options; The Black MiniFuse 1 & 2 will be available in stores in mid-October. White MiniFuse 1 & 2 available in stores. Arturia MiniFuse 1 Black USB Audio Interface, Arturia MINIFUSE 2 BLACK USB AUDIO INTERFACE

The #CommissionsEarned  MiniFuse 4   available in 2022.

Find out more on the Arturia website.

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Vochlea’s Dubler Studio Kit is a realtime voice-to-MIDI package that comprised a software application and bespoke USB microphone.

You can sing your way to success with the Dubler 2 voice-to-MIDI software.

Vochlea is following-up the Dubler Studio Kit with Dubler 2, an improved software-only offering.

Update adds standalone operation so you can use it without a DAW.

As before, the idea is that you can record your musical ideas by ‘vocalising’ them; example-rather than using a keyboard or pad controller, but there’s more to Dubler 2 than audio to MIDI conversion.

You can also trigger samples, control synths, play chords, manipulate filters and effects, lock to a key, track pitch, bend pitch and control envelopes, velocity and MIDI mapping values simultaneously.

Unlike Dubler Studio Kit, Dubler 2 can also be used completely standalone – it includes a selection of synth presets and an 808 sample pack, so you can ‘play it’ without the need for any other software. You’ll still need to connect it to a DAW if you want to record, though.

In addition, there is a new UI, which is said to be more intuitive, while the rebuilt audio engine promises to be lighter on CPU. You can control external MIDI hardware, as well.

Users can now use their own microphone, though Dubler 2 can still be purchased with Vochlea’s own USB mic if you purchase the updated Studio Kit.

Compatible with PC and Mac, Dubler 2 is available now priced at £189. An upgrade from the original Dubler costs £59, and there is also a 7-day trial version.

The Dubler Studio Kit 2 is available for pre-order priced at £249, with delivery expected to be in November.

Find out more on the Vochlea website.

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Alesis is trying to stand out from the market by pointing to the synth-action keys, velocity-sensitive pads and comprehensive software bundle when asking you to consider its V Series II.

There are 25-, 49- and 61-note models in the range, all of which offer eight pads with full level and note repeat controls, four assignable knobs, pitchbend and mod wheels, octave buttons and a 1/4-inch sustain pedal input. You also get an arpeggiator with six different modes, plus tap tempo, time division, gate and swing controls.

The software bundle is built around MPC Beats, the free-to-download pad-based DAW from Akai, and is bulked out with seven MPC Beats Expansion packs

Available now, the Alesis V25 MKII, V49 MKII and V61 MKII cost £80, £100 and £130 respectively. Find out more on the Alesis website.

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