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.
Melbourne Instruments has availability of Logic Pro integration for its Roto-Control motorized software and hardware MIDI controller.
The Roto-Control features fully assignable motorized touch-sensitive knobs, user definable haptics for detailed control, high-res screens that provide easy-to-read labels for every control, and internal memory with storage for over 8000 assignments.
Now it can bring a fully-tactile, motorized workflow to Logic Pro, hands-on control of tracks, plug-ins, Smart Controls, and automation.
MIX mode mirrors Logic Pro’s session track names, colours, and order automatically, while providing high-resolution control of volume, pan, sends, and automation alongside instant access to track selection, paging, mute/solo/arm switching, and dedicated TRACK FOCUS.
Plug-in control comes courtesy of PLUGIN mode, allowing users to browse and select Logic Pro instrument and effect plug-ins from ROTO-CONTROL using simple touch-and-learn mapping for any parameter, with up to eight pages of controls per plug-in stored directly on the device.
Logic Pro’s Smart Controls are also automatically mapped to ROTO-CONTROL, controlling up to 16 Smart Control parameters — for working with instruments, macros, and MIDI effects, available in both PLUGIN mode and the dedicated SMART mode itself.
Roto-Control is available now, priced at $399.00 USD (excluding tax) in the USA and Canada, while its RRP (Recommended Retail Price) in Australia of $619.00 AU (including GST) and MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) in the EU of €372.35 EUR (excluding VAT), MSRP in Japan/Asia of $469.00 USD, and MSRP in the UK of £389.00.
Existing owners can download the new firmware for free.
FabFilter has announced the immediate availability of Pro-C 3 and a free update to their Pro-Q 4 equalizer.
They say that “Pro-C 3 takes FabFilter’s professional compressor plug-in to the next level in terms of sound, features, and workflow, while Pro-Q 4.10 brings multi-plug-in support to the Instance List, turning the industry-standard EQ into a full multi-track channel strip.”
New in Pro-C 3:
Six new compression algorithms – Adding to the eight styles of its predecessor, Pro-C 3 serves up six new compression algorithms. The Versatile Style is a general purpose algorithm for use on any material, and Smooth is the new go-to for super-smooth gluing at low ratios and longer envelope timings. At the more extreme end of the scale, the Upward algorithm applies pumping upward compression, and TTM combines downward and upward compression across multiple bands. The opto-like tube compression of Op-El, and the variable mu of Vari-Mu, Pro-C 3 are inspired by classic hardware compressors.
Compress with character – the new Character panel offers three flavors of analog saturation. Choose the Tube, Diode, or Bright variations, raise the Drive amount, and switch between Pre and Post Compression routing for a variety of sound-enhancing harmonic distortion and coloration treatments.
Improved Side Chain EQ – The ability to precisely filter and equalize the sidechain input is central to any great compressor, and Pro-C 3 ups the number of available EQ bands from three to six. Each band can be set to any of the filter shapes users know from Pro-Q 4; the menu of roll-off slopes now includes Brickwall Low Pass and High Pass options, and every band can be independently switched to mid or side processing.
Immersive Dolby Atmos compatibility – Pro-C 3 supports all major surround formats up to Dolby Atmos 9.6.1.
Host tempo triggering and Auto Threshold adjustment – Joining Internal, External, and MIDI triggering in the Side Chain section, Pro-C 3’s new Host Sync option outputs a steady internal pulse that triggers the compressor at any tempo-synced note value, with adjustable Offset and trigger Length for fine-tuning — ideal for dialing in rhythmic ducking effects without the need for an external trigger input. Further triggering flexibility is provided by the new Auto Threshold setting, which dynamically shifts the Threshold so that the same amount of compression is triggered at different input levels.
Features:
Professional compressor plug-in for mixing and mastering, with 14 diverse compression algorithms, three flavors of highly-authentic analog coloration, and six-band Side Chain EQ, plus automatic Threshold control, Dolby Atmos surround support, up to 32x oversampling, and more.
New: Versatile, Smooth, Upward, TTM, Op-El, and Vari-Mu compression Styles
New: Character Mode adds three types of realistic analog saturation, coloration, and drift: Tube, Diode, and Bright
New: Pro-C 3 instances can be controlled via the Instance List in Pro-Q 4.10, together with Pro-G and Pro-DS
New: Full immersive/Dolby Atmos functionality (up to 9.1.6), with customizable channel/stereo linking
New: Host tempo triggering for rhythmic compression
New: Auto Threshold for level-independent compressor triggering
New: Adjustable Maximum Lookahead enables balancing of latency against lookahead
Improved: Fresh new design
Improved: Side Chain EQ section increased to a maximum of six bands, with many more filter types, and LP/HP Brickwall slopes
Improved: Oversampling up to 32x
Improved: Redesigned preset browser, with easy search, tags, and metadata
Improved: Showing and hiding the Side Chain section no longer turns the Side Chain itself on and off
Improved: Easier access to Bypass button and MIDI triggering
Improved: Better reverse linking of Dry and Wet level knobs
Pro-Q 4.10 Features:
Professional mastering-grade EQ plug-in with up to 24 bands, a huge range of filter types and slopes, and centralized control of multiple instances of Pro-Q 4, Pro-C 3, Pro-G, and Pro-DS via the Instance List
Improved: Multi-plug-in support in the Instance List enables multiple instances of Pro-Q 4, Pro-C 3, Pro-G, and Pro-DS to be controlled from a single, zoomable (up to full-screen) interface
Improved: Having any band in Spectral mode now always introduces the associated latency, even if its Dynamic Range is set to zero
Minor fixes and improvements
FabFilter Pro-C 3 is now available for €169, $199, or £149, supporting both Windows and macOS in VST and VST 3, Audio Units, AAX, AudioSuite, and CLAP plug-in formats. Existing FabFilter customers can purchase or upgrade to FabFilter Pro-C 3 at a discounted rate.
