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Inaugural Event in Brooklyn Brings Together Emerging Artists to Celebrate New Creative Possibilities in Digital Media.
Unique solution provides a palette of perfect guitar tones, direct recording into Pro Tools and delivers studio sound on stage.
Audio inputs and USB connectivity offer players a fun and interactive way to learn,
create and perform
New premium studio monitor enables users to create mixes that sound consistent across a broad range of listening environments.
Best-in-class monitors provide an expansive soundstage as well as customizable controls for greater flexibility in any listening environment.
01/15/2009 - M-Audio Debuts New Axiom Pro Series Keyboards
M-Audio, a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today introduced a new series of USB MIDI keyboard controllers designed for professional musicians. The Axiom Pro family builds on M-Audio’s acclaimed line of USB MIDI keyboards by adding a number of enhancements that provide musicians with a more responsive playing experience as well as deeper tactile control to mimic the feel of playing a real piano.
M-Audio, a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) announced today the availability of three recently announced and highly anticipated new hardware and software products for musicians and project studio owners: The M-Audio DCP 200 digital piano, Torq 1.5 dj software and the Ozone 4 mastering system plug-in.
Steve Lawler, Tiefschwarz and Audiofly to Travel with Complete M-Audio Studio
Updating the Popular Mellotron Emulation with New Sounds and Features
Company contributes support and gear to help further the next generation of songwriters
Avid Audio companies M-Audio and Digidesign collaborate to deliver world-class monitoring solution
07/30/2008 - M-Audio Launches User Forums
New virtual community enables M-Audio users to share information and support
07/28/2008 - M-Audio Hosts Public Enemy Remix Contest
Company teams with legendary hip-hop group and Obey to benefit national charity
07/23/2008 - M-Audio Wins Best Buy BRAVO! Award for Excellence
Company honored in Musical Instruments category
07/01/2008 - M-Audio Ships Fast Track Ultra 8R
Rack-mountable 8 x 8 USB 2.0 interface brings full-featured studio solution to Fast Track product family
07/01/2008 - M-Audio Releases ProKeys Sono 61 and ProKeys Sono 88
Portable digital pianos with built-in audio interfaces provide versatile songwriting and performing solutions
03/12/2008 - M-Audio Unveils Fast Track Ultra 8R
Rack-mountable 8 x 8 USB 2.0 interface brings full-featured studio
solution to Fast Track product family
Portable digital pianos with built-in audio interfaces provide
versatile songwriting and performing solutions
New application delivers a host of professional tools for cleaning and restoring audio
01/17/2008 - M-Audio Announces ProFire 2626 Interface
FireWire recording interface brings next-generation performance to PC/Mac host-based recording systems
Updates to best-selling reference monitors deliver refined sound with a new design
Software upgrade delivers innovative new creative tools and workflow enhancements for digital DJs
01/11/2008 - M-Audio Ships IE-40 Professional Reference Earphones
New high-definition models use triple-driver technology for best-in-class fidelity
12/10/2007 - M-Audio Announces Availability of Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 Software for Mac OS X and Windows
New Elastic Time functionality tops the list of new features
Audio/film professionals’ mobile recorder of choice now delivers even greater functionality
11/29/2007 - M-Audio Announces Fast Track Ultra
Company introduces high-speed 8 x 8 USB 2.0 interface with MX Core DSP technology
11/13/2007 - M-Audio Debuts Studiophile Q40 Headphones
Company’s first headphone offering builds on success of studio monitors
11/08/2007 - M-Audio Releases GForce Virtual String Machine
New virtual instrument evokes ‘70’s string synthesizers and more
11/02/2007 - M-Audio Releases KeyRig 25 and KeyRig 49
Keyboard controller/software bundles deliver streamlined music creation experience
09/20/2007 - M-Audio Announces Session Music Producer
Complete recording package includes USB microphone with on-board headphone output for real-time monitoring
09/18/2007 - M-Audio Take Top Honours at DJ TECH Awards
Torq Xponent, Trigger Finger, MicroTrack 24/96 and Ableton Live 6 sweep top honors at prestigious event
08/31/2007 - M-Audio Opens Benelux Office
New distribution model facilitates closer interaction with resellers and customers
06/25/2007 - M-Audio Launches Pulsar II Microphone
Available in matched pairs, this new condenser extends M-Audio’s award-winning mic line
06/20/2007 - M-Audio Ships Torq Xponent
Latest addition to DJ product line brings advanced hardware control to revolutionary Torq software
05/30/2007 - M-Audio Announces Vista Compatibility
New OS support rolling out for dozens of M-Audio products
05/28/2007 - M-Audio Announces Free Torq Tutorial Videos
31 educational Web videos explore creative options of popular DJ software
Popular MIDI controller ships with DJ software to provide integrated hardware/software solution
$99 Package Includes Everything Users Need to Make and Record Music with a Keyboard
MTM architecture with proprietary linear-piston driver technology sets a new monitoring standard
Combination 10 x 10 Pro Tools M-Powered-compatible digital audio interface and
8 x 2 analog mixer in one convenient package
Leading brand now even more affordable
10/09/2006 - M-Audio Ships SynchroScience Conectiv and Torq
M-Audio’s DJ-focused product design group releases dedicated DJ hardware and software
10/06/2006 - M-Audio Releases X-Session Pro
M-Audio announces new USB MIDI controller for DJs and performing musicians
10/04/2006 - M-Audio Ships GuitarBox and GuitarBox Pro
New packages combine award-winning Black Box and Pro Tools M-Powered
Avid Technology today announced its plans to expand the wide range of video and audio content creation solutions that will be available for Intel-based Mac systems.
M-Audio today announced that Session – the make-music-now software for PC – is currently available in a standalone configuration with the M-Audio Micro interface. Following the June release of Session with M-Audio’s Fast Track USB audio interface, the M-Audio Micro offers users a compact and even more affordable option, giving anyone the ability to make music whenever and wherever the inspiration strikes. While the Fast Track USB/Session bundle is a powerful solution for anyone wanting to get started in PC-based music creation, using Session with the M-Audio Micro is the perfect option for people who aren’t recording instruments, but who want the advantages of professional interface technology with a powerful ASIO (audio streaming in/out) audio driver.
New active subwoofer extends bass response to M-Audio active direct-field monitors and others
M-Audio announces its new DJ-focused design group and its first dedicated DJ hardware and software
MTM architecture with proprietary linear-piston driver technology sets a new monitoring standard
07/14/2006 - M-Audio Ships ProFire Lightbridge
New FireWire audio/MIDI interface provides 32-channel Lightpipe I/O for powerful integration of multichannel hardware and software DAWs
07/14/2006 - M-Audio Unveils Latest Additions to ProSessions 24 Line: Essence of China and Bunker 8 Disruptive El
World-class producers partner with M-Audio to deliver professional 24-bit loop and sample libraries
Orchestral Percussion, Orchestral Woodwinds, Synth Bass and Premium Classical Guitar. M-Audio partners with SONiVOX (formerly Sonic Implants) to deliver professional sample libraries for EXS24, HALion, Kontakt, MachFive and Reason's NN-XT formats
M-Audio introduces Session™, a powerful software application for consumers who want a user-friendly way to create music on a computer
06/02/2006 - M-Audio Announces New Wireless Controller Line
Company Debuts MidAir 25 and MidAir 37 Wireless MIDI Keyboards
04/17/2006 - M-Audio Releases Sputnik
Vintage-style vacuum tube condenser mic delivers boutique specs
Fast-moving company delivers universal drivers to support Apple’s new Intel-based Macs
Goldheim brings over 20 years of sales and marketing experience to new position
04/07/2006 - Ableton Releases Live 5.2
Ableton today announced the release of Live 5.2, which delivers immediate native Intel-based Mac computer support. This development makes Live 5.2 one of the first professional audio applications on the market to run as a Universal Binary to take advantage of Apple’s new Intel-based Mac machines.
03/21/2006 - M-Audio Reloads Black Box
Groundbreaking guitar product is updated with new amp models, effects and more
Fast-moving company delivers “MacTel” beta drivers for complete FireWire-compatible product line and select USB interfaces
11/14/2005 - Pro Tools M-Powered 7 Software Now Available
Release adds features and grants compatibility to five popular M-Audio USB products, bringing the total number of supported M-Audio devices to 16
11/10/2005 - M-Audio Releases Podcast Factory
Complete professional podcasting solution aids booming do-it-yourself media trend
11/01/2005 - M-Audio Releases GForce Future Retro Pack
Limited-edition bundle includes all four GForce vintage synth emulations
10/07/2005 - M-Audio Announces ProjectMix I/O
Combination control surface, audio interface and mic preamp delivers total tactile control for most popular recording software programs
10/07/2005 - Pro Tools M-Powered 7 Software Adds New Features and Extends Support to Select M-Audio Peripherals
Release grants compatibility to five popular M-Audio USB products, bringing the total number of supported M-Audio devices to 16
09/27/2005 - M-Audio Ships New StudioPro 3 Monitors
Compact monitors with professional design and materials retail for under $100
New creative reverb combines state-of-the-art technologies
08/02/2005 - M-Audio Unveils New ProSessions 24 Line
Top artists team with M-Audio to deliver professional 24-bit loop and sample libraries
M-Audio inks exclusive deal for worldwide distribution of Way Out Ware’s faithful ARP 2600 emulation
08/02/2005 - M-Audio Releases ProSessions Producer Series
Co-produced by Sonic Implants, multi-format titles feature samples designed for playability and realism
08/02/2005 - M-Audio Announces Fast Track Pro
Mobile audio/MIDI interface brings even more professional features to sibling Fast Track USB
Ultra-compact device is indispensable for songwriting, field recording and much more
08/02/2005 - Ableton Ships Live 5
New release represents the team’s broadest-ever development effort of the award-winning music software solution, Live
06/30/2005 - M-Audio Ships New JamLab
Hardware/software combo transforms computers into personal guitar systems
06/27/2005 - M-Audio Ships New BX8a Reference Monitor
Update to popular BX8 near-field joins redesigned BX5a
06/27/2005 - M-Audio Releases iControl for GarageBand
Dedicated controller provides hands-on production for Mac users
World-wide distribution deal includes GForce Oddity, Minimonsta, impOSCar and M-Tron
Los Angles and Daly City, CA (April 5, 2005) – M-Audio and Digidesign are proud to announce that Pro Tools M-Powered™ software is now shipping. Pro Tools M-Powered is an exciting new version of Digidesign’s award-winning Pro Tools® software designed to work with select M-Audio® hardware peripherals. An ideal way to professionally record, edit, and mix your music, Pro Tools M-Powered software includes many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce Grammy®-winning albums and Academy Award®-winning film sound.
01/20/2005 - Ableton Releases New Instrument: Operator
Ableton proudly announces the worldwide release of Operator, a powerful new software synthesizer instrument optimized for use inside Live 4
Propellerhead Software and M-Audio will continue to cooperate on projects such as software bundles. M-Audio will continue to distribute Propellerhead products in the United Kingdom and France.
Developed by iZotope, Spectron, Ozone 3 and Trash deliver 64-bit processing
09/23/2004 - M-Audio Announces Worldwide Wizoo™ Distribution
Company inks exclusive deal with German manufacturer of professional software instruments
Audio devices are now compatible with next-generation operating system
07/12/2004 - Press Release: M-Audio Ships FireWire 1814
Company releases its most full-featured FireWire interface to date
Sub-$100 bundle includes everything needed to make music,
will be available at nation's largest consumer technology retai
03/09/2004 - M-Audio Unveils New Octane 8-Channel Microphone PreampM-Audio Unveils New Octane 8-Channel Microphon
Sophisticated new entry joins popular line of professional microphone preamps
01/20/2004 - M-Audio Ships FireWire Audiophile
Company builds on past success with new FireWire mobile audio/MIDI interface
Jackson Browne will join GWP and M-Audio at Winter NAMM to celebrate new partnership
Longer hours bring additional support to users in the U.S. and around the world
Booklet equips instructors to educate the next generation of musicians
01/07/2004 - Scott Wilkie Joins M-Audio as Lead Clinician
Wilkie will unveil and demonstrate new M-Audio keyboard at Winter NAMM
From Auckland to Melbourne, M-Audio's first visit down under was just what the dealers ordered
10/07/2003 - M-Audio and Ableton Sponsor Live 3 Release Party
Event at NYC's Glass Lounge treats AES attendees to VIP performances demonstrating Live 3 and ArKaos VJ 3.0
10/06/2003 - Ableton and M-Audio Announce Live 3
Live 3 adds another audio sequencing breakthrough via sample animation
10/03/2003 - M-Audio Announces Shipment of New Evolution Products
The world's largest supplier of USB MIDI keyboards and controllers ships three new products
The world's largest supplier of USB MIDI keyboards and controllers ships affordable new model
New 2.1 monitoring system easily expands to 5.1 surround
08/29/2003 - M-Audio Ships New FireWire 410
New audio/MIDI interface brings increased bandwidth and capabilities to mobile recording
08/05/2003 - M-Audio Announces Release of Transit USB
Inexpensive new USB audio upgrade brings high-resolution audio to mobile users
Deal makes M-Audio world's largest supplier of USB MIDI keyboards and controllers
07/24/2003 - Ableton announces Live 2.1, a free update of their award-winning sequencing instrument.
Live 2.1 features full integration for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer and Reason users, as well as adding full ReWire support to Windows, Mac OS 9 and now Mac OS X. The software update is now available as a free download for registered Live 2 users from www.ableton.com
Head of French Sales Adds UK Office to Job Responsibilities
07/24/2003 - M-Audio a Success at Recent International Tradeshows
M-Audio's International Division continues expansion into and support of new markets
ARCADIA, Calif., June 4, 2003 – M-Audio, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hardware and software for computer-centric musicians, is pleased to announce that the Revolution 7.1 was honored by PC World with a 2003 PC World World Class Award for best sound card. The World Class Award winners were announced in the July 2003 issue of PC World (Online now and on newsstands June 17) and will be presented with trophies at the ShowStoppers media reception held during CeBIT America in New York.
05/02/2003 - M-Audio a Success at European Tradeshows
From AES Europe to Italy's Disma Music Show, M-Audio's strong worldwide presence continues
03/27/2003 - M-Audio Announces M-World 2003
M-Audio is proud to announce that the company's presence at the Winter Music Conference kicks off the Spring 2003 leg of M-Audio's popular M-World tour. Subsequent dates include Atlanta, New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Montreal, and Toronto. Sponsored by Remix, the informative events bring hands-on experience and world-class demonstrations of hardware and software manufactured and/or distributed by M-Audio. Each tour stop features different shows for end-users and dealers, the latter including sales training by industry veterans. Following on the success of approximately one dozen dates in 2002,
M-Audio is proud to announce that it is distributing selected Sonic Reality software products. In an agreement inked at Music Messe, M-Audio is now the exclusive worldwide distributor of all of Sonic Reality's ReFills for Propellerhead's popular Reason software—also distributed by M-Audio in many parts of the world. Sonic Reality currently offers two excellent Reason ReFills—Sonic ReFill and OmniSoundz ReFill.
Free new audio CDs put endorsing artists in the spotlight
Former head of Latin American Sales brings years of international experience to new position.
MIDIMAN Announces Macintosh OSX Drivers for the USB MIDISport™ MIDI Interfaces
01/22/2003 - M-Audio Ships New Studio Pack
Specially designed backpack accommodates all components of the mobile studio
01/10/2003 - M-Audio Releases New MobilePre USB Preamp
A bus-powered USB interface with built-in two-channel mic/instrument preamps. Deriving power from the USB bus eliminates the need for an external power supply, making the product ideal for field recording and other laptop-based mobile recording situations. Inputs include two XLR balanced microphone connectors with switchable +48V phantom power for professional microphones, 1/8” mini stereo microphone jacks for desktop mics, and two 1/4” TRS balanced instrument/line inputs. The latter are high impedance for optimization of input signals such as guitars and basses. Each input channel also features a gain control knob (+40dB maximum), phantom power indicator, and a signal presence/clipping indicator. MobilePre USB output complement includes two 1/4” unbalanced outputs, an 1/8” mini stereo line output, and 1/8” mini stereo headphone output with level knob.
01/10/2003 - M-Audio Announces New Radium 49 USB MIDI Keyboard
The latest in the popular M-Audio line of USB MIDI controllers. The unit is identical to its recently introduced 61-key sibling, Radium, except that it offers one octave fewer keys along with the choice of battery power. The unit's 49 keys are augmented with 8 MIDI-assignable knobs and 8 MIDI-assignable sliders, giving users real-time control of 16 MIDI parameters within their favorite software programs. Five user-definable preset banks extend this control to 80 MIDI parameters of the user's choice at the touch of a button.
01/10/2003 - M-Audio Announces ProSessions Sound Library
ProSessions is a fresh new collection of affordable top-quality samples created by some of today's top musicians, composers and producers. The ProSessions library delivers inspiration across a wide variety of genres and styles including hip-hop, dance, pop, Latin, R&B, rap, drum & bass, techno, world beat and more. Designed with songwriters, producers and remixers in mind, each ProSessions sample features a top-quality recording, meticulously edited by hand for rock-solid professional timing and easy integration into other grooves. Each CD delivers over 400MB of world-class samples in multiple formats for today's hottest Mac and PC software—AIFF, WAV, REX2 and Acidized WAV.
The BX5s are the latest in the popular Studiophile series that delivers exceptional quality and professional sound at affordable prices. The BX5s offer 76 watts of bi-amped near-field technology at a fraction of the cost of other monitors their size.
01/10/2003 - M-Audio Unveils Revolutionary New Ozone at NAMM
An all-in-one keyboard, MIDI control surface, mic preamp, USB audio interface and USB MIDI interface that's no bigger than a laptop. Designed primarily for mobile or desktop use where size and/or weight are an issue, Ozone provides a complete personal mobile studio from input to output when combined with a computer running software like Propellerhead's Reason or Ableton's Live.
M-Audio is proud to announce that it is teaming with Microsoft Corp. to present cutting-edge multi-channel audio solutions at Winter NAMM 2003. The two companies will demonstrate solutions that make multi-channel creation and delivery accessible to all musicians.
01/10/2003 - M-Audio Unveils Audiophile USB
A combination audio and MIDI interface for USB computers. The new Audiophile USB builds on the success of M-Audio's popular Audiophile 2496, awarded Best Soundcard by Computer Music magazine. The Audiophile USB's minimal size and weight combine with easy USB connectivity to deliver a perfect solution for both laptop and desktop recording environments.
12/23/2002 - M-Audio Launches Sonica Theater USB 7.1 Surround Sound Card Easy-to-use audio upgrade for desktops a
Sonica Theater is the ultimate audio upgrade for any desktop, or for the laptop on the go. It plays DVDs and music in surround sound, makes games more realistic, and can be used to record or mix music. 7.1 surround sound output and high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz fidelity insure that audio is experienced the way that it was meant to be. Designed by M-Audio—one of the biggest names in the professional music industry—Sonica Theater packs advanced technology into a small, light, bus-powered, external package that's simple to connect and use. Installation of Sonica Theater is as simple as plugging in a single USB cable. Advanced features like speaker setup software and professional bass management insure that speakers are connected properly and configured for optimum performance and audio quality.
12/20/2002 - M-Audio Announces New Maximum Audio Tools Bundle: Powerful tools included with all M-Audio soundcard
M-Audio is proud to announce the newest version of Maximum Audio Tools—a powerful software bundle included free with all M-Audio soundcards and keyboards. The centerpiece of the new Maximum Audio Tools is Live Delta—a basic version of Ableton's revolutionary Live audio sequencer software. The updated bundle comes with the introduction of Live 2, including new features that transform the product into a complete production environment based on the concept of elastic audio.
The Revolution 7.1 delivers up to eight channels of pristine quality, 24-bit/192kHz audio for immersive music, movies and games.
Live 2 takes Ableton Live's original concept of elastic audio to a whole new level, transforming the program into a completely unique full-blown multitrack recording and editing suite perfectly suited for modern music. If you're looking for a composition/recording/performance tool that is simple to use while offering a new inspiring, time-saving way to make music—you owe it to yourself to check out Live 2. We've even got a great upgrade offer for you: Buy Live 1.5 now ($299 MSRP) and get a free upgrade to Live 2 ($399 MSRP).
M-Audio and Propellerhead Software are proud to announce the release of Producing Music With Reason, an interactive CD-ROM providing extensive tutorials covering Propellerhead's award-winning Reason software. Jointly produced by the two companies, the product contains three hours of tutorials and resources for beginning through advanced users.
10/22/2002 - M-Audio Announces New USB MIDISPORT 2x4
Bus-powered multi-port USB MIDI interface is ideal for use with laptops.
10/11/2002 - M-Audio Delivers New Radium USB MIDI Keyboard
61-note USB MIDI controller with 8 knobs and 8 sliders joins Midiman Keystation lineup.






