Cakewalk Announces New Mobile Studio Canvas

Jan. 14, 2010 - PRLog -- January 14, 2010 - Cakewalk, the world's leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the new Mobile Studio Canvas.

The Mobile Studio Canvas is the first product in the Cakewalk hardware family and is capable of producing over 1,000 sounds. The package includes the Roland SD-50 Sound Module, redesigned GM (General MIDI) 2 soundset and Roland’s realistic “Solo Tones” sounds and the SD-50 module can play back MP3, WAV, AIFF, and MIDI files via USB memory. The SD-50 is also a 2-in/2-out audio interface as well as a 1x1 MIDI interface, and ships with SONAR 8.5 LE recording software for use with Windows-based PCs.  

The Mobile Studio Canvas is ideal for a wide range of users, including musicians looking for a versatile, general purpose sound source, karaoke and bar DJs, hobbyists and non-musicians who need portable MP3 and SMF playback, as well as any musician who needs instrument accompaniment for live sets.

Main Features
•    Compact, portable audio and MIDI solution, perfect for laptop and mobile use via USB bus power
•    Up to 128 voice polyphony
•    1,125 total sounds, including GM2, GS and three of Roland’s hyper-realistic Solo Tones, including Shakuhachi, Violin, and Trombone, as well as 32 drum kits suitable for a variety of styles
•    2-in/2-out, 24-bit/44.1 kHz audio interface with XLR/¼” inputs/Phantom Power/Hi-Z input,  1 x 1 MIDI interface, and V-Link support
•    Built-in hardware DSP FX for Reverb, Chorus, and Mastering
•    USB port for quick playback of MP3/WAV/AIFF/SMF (MIDI) files from a USB memory drive
•    Enhanced transport controls for file playback including the ability to change keys, tempos, A/B Loop, Repeat and Centre Cancel (for Karaoke)
•    Powered by AC adaptor, USB bus power, or 6 x AA batteries
•    Compatible with Mac and Windows computers — Includes SONAR 8.5 LE recording software (Windows only)
•    Play List editor for Mac and Windows

The Mobile Studio Canvas is scheduled to ship in April.

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