November 28, 2008

First UK 32 Channel 1608 Sold

KMR has sold the first 32 channel API 1608 console in the UK to record producer Ethan Johns (son of legendary producer and drummer Glyn Johns).
Ethan Johns is a record producer, engineer, mixer, musician, and songwriter who has worked with such artists such as Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Ray LaMontagne, Rufus Wainwright, Emmylou Harris, Crowded House and others.

Ethan Johns is the owner of indie record label "Three Crows Music" which is home to Julianna Raye, Sarabeth Tucek and pianist/composer Dave Palmer. The deal was concluded at an invitation only event at the company’s north London showrooms on Tuesday 18th November where over 80 guests examined the new console and met API Managing Director Gordon Smart and Sales Director Dan Zimbelman who had flown in for the event.

The full specification of the Johns’ purchase is:
32 Channel API 1608
32 x 548B Discrete Input Module with Mic-Pre
12 x 550A Discrete EQ Module
4 x 560 Discrete Graphic EQ Module
8 Main Busses
8 Aux Sends
Control Room section with 8 reverb returns
Master Section with echo/cue, buss trim, talkback etc..

The 1608 is a truly remarkable console which epitomizes the increasing quality and popularity of true analogue recording in the industry. However, the fact that producers of the stature of Glyn and Ethan have been so impressed with it says more than any sales patter possibly could. The 1608 will be a centerpiece of many new studio builds for years to come; the classic magic sound of API, coupled with a design built for integration with DAWs and outboard is exactly what the modern music producer is looking for.

Above: (foreground L-R) Glyn and Ethan Johns with the 1608. (Background L-R) API MD Gordon Smart, Keith Malin (KMR), API SD Dan Zimbelman

Posted by KMR Audio Ltd at 04:12 PM

October 20, 2008

API 1608 Launch Party - Win a Free API 3124+!

KMR are hosting a launch party for the API 1608 console on the 18th of November at 7pm.
All are welcome to come and hang out at KMR, view the pro-audio delights on show, eat great food, drink great drink and chat to the Sales and Managing directors of API, Dan Zimbelman and Gordon Smart. All attendees must register by emailing 1608@kmraudio.com.

Anyone who attends on the evening (and who has registered) will be entered into a prize draw for a free API 3124+! The winner will be announced on the evening, and one lucky fellow will be going home with a brand new 3124+ (there are plenty of runners up prizes of API T-Shirts and hats).

Come and spend some time at KMR and play with the future of small format analogue mixing – the 1608.

Posted by KMR Audio Ltd at 03:16 PM

October 01, 2008

AnaMod Audio

KMR are proud to announce the UK release of the eagerly anticipated AnaMod Audio ATS-1 and AM660 units.

The revolutionary ATS-1 hardware analogue tape simulator allows the user to choose between several tape machine types including Studer and Ampex, tape formulations including 456 and GP9 , tape speeds, input level, HF repro, LF record, and the stunning bias control. Add true harmonic complexity and depth to your tracks. The ATS-1 has to be heard to be believed. Pure genius.

The AM660 is a 500 series format Fairchild 660 re-creation :
· Classic Variable-Mu compression profile and vintage tone
· Six 660 time constants plus two vocal-friendly variations
· All analog - no latency or conversion
· Single-space 500 series rack format

More details are available here.
Available now!

Posted by KMR Audio Ltd at 06:23 PM

September 02, 2008

UAD-2 Available Now!

At long last we are proud to announce that the next generation of Universal Audio's much-loved plug-in platform is now here and shipping in the UK. UAD2 boasts up to 10 times the DSP power of UAD1, some very exciting new plug-in partners, and extremely attractive upgrade offers.

UAD2 comes in 3 different card types - Solo, Duo and Quad (this refers to the number of SHARC processors on the card). Solo has x2.5 the power of UAD1, Duo has x5 the power of UAD1, while Quad has a whopping x10 the power of UAD1.

Each card then has three associated package options: Core, Flexi and Nevana, making a total of 9 possible UAD2 packages.

The Base package provides the basic UA 'Mix Essentials II' plug-in selection (consisting of the 1176SE compressor, CS-1 channel strip, Pultec EQP-1A equaliser and Realverb Pro reverb) plus a $50 plug-in voucher. This is the lowest cost UAD2 option and is ideal for existing UAD1 users who have sufficient plug-ins and just need extra DSP power.

The Flexi package provides the same Mix Essentials II selection plus a $500 plug-in voucher, allowing customers to enjoy extra power and acquire more plug-ins.

Finally, the Nevana packages provide Mix Essentials II plus key UA Neve plug-ins, allowing the user to create his own virtual Neve console of 32, 64 or 128 channels!

New UA plug-in partners include Valley People, Empirical Labs, Moog, Harrison and Little Labs, which join UA's already impressive partner list of Boss, Helios, Neve, Roland, SPL, Fairchild and Pultec.

Customers can run UAD1 and UAD2 concurrently, and for a limited period the following crossgrade promos are available:

All existing UAD1 users can crossgrade ALL their authorised plug-ins to UAD2 completely FREE of charge until the end of 2008, and secondly registered UAD1 owners will also be rewarded with bonus UAD$ vouchers up to $250 for each registration of a UAD2 card before the end of the year. Additionally, UA's existing $150 promo will continue until the end of September, so customers can bag themselves an extra voucher if they move fast!

Full details are available here.

Posted by KMR Audio Ltd at 12:34 PM

August 27, 2008

Digidesign HD1|PRO Bundles

Introducing Digidesign HD1|PRO Bundles.

Incredibly priced Pro Tools HD1 bundles for music creation and mixing.
Only available for a limited time – offer ends 20th December 2008.