GEAR: REVIEWSNEWS
APOGEE AND SENNHEISER have made
the co-developed Ambeo Smart Headset
available in a new all-black version, exclusive
to Apple. The headset features 3D audio
capture, Transparent Hearing and Active
Noise Cancellation, with an additional
telephone mic to take calls and operate voicecontrol on an iPhone via Lightning. The
manufacturers’ partnership means the Ambeo
headphones offer Sennheiser’s signature
sound and Apogee’s proprietary Soft Limit
and mic preamp plus tuned A/D and D/A
conversion.
The Ambeo Smart Headset is priced
at $299 and more details can be found at
apogeedigital.com and be purchased
exclusively from apple.comBACK IN BLACK
IN OTHER NEWS
VINTAGE SYNTHS ON IOS
THE LATEST UPDATE of IK Multimedia’s
Synthonik virtual instrument delivers its
collection of 38 synthesizers and string
machines on more iOS devices and offers
Apple Audio Units compatibility. For more,
visit ikmultimedia.comMAC ’N’ PRO TOOLS
AVID PRO TOOLS integrated DAW has seen
an update for Apple’s latest macOS,
High Sierra 10.13.2, and introduced new
video file support for post-production
workflows. The new version aims to
match the speed and power of the
latest Apple iMac Pro, utilising the
MediaCentral platform and increased
native AAX plugin capacity. Find out more
at avid.com/pro-toolsUP THE ALBION
SPITFIRE AUDIO CELEBRATES
10-year anniversary with
an update of the Albion
One composer toolkit.
The expanded orchestral
sample library boasts
a new user interface,
Native Kontrol support, 15 new Albion
Orchestra patches, 63 new Stephenson’s
Steam Band sounds, 67 presets created
by Spitfire’s Christian Henson, alongside
78 new Brunel Loops recordings. Albion
One has an introductory price of £299.
Get all the details at spitfireaudio.comMUSIC MAESTRO PLEASE
Gibson presents a new collection of entry-level
acoustic guitars, packed with accessoriesG
IBSON HAS ANNOUNCED the new
Maestro collection – a low-priced
range of guitars aimed at young,
budding musicians – as part of the brand’s
initiative to support and promote musical
education.
Maestro’s collection of instruments are
inspired by classic Gibson guitars, but tailored
so they meet the needs of new and novice
players. With its square shoulder design, the
Maestro full-size, steel string acoustic guitar
is based on the classic dreadnought design,
fitted with a spruce top, linden back and
sides, maple neck and rosewood fretboard.
Its stunning black gloss body and natural top
finished with white binding and chrome die-
cast tuners.
The accompanying pack includes a strap,
picks, spare strings and a tutorial DVD.
The Meastro by Gibson full size acoustic
guitar pack is currently available at a
discounted retail price of £99.99. Find out
more at gibson.comMaple neck and
rosewood fretboard57