Positive Press for Gen6!

Read what others think about the new Open Labs Gen6 products!
If you see press that isn’t on this list, please forward it to press AT openlabs.com.

http://musicindustrynewswire.com/2010/05/19/min3023_220826.php

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/new-product-alert/494562-open-labs-unveil-gen6-newest-line-products.html

http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/75400

http://lawontherow.com/2010/05/19/music-biz-news-open-labs-announces-new/

http://www.hispasonic.com/noticias/open-labs-presenta-sexta-generacion-workstation-neko-miko-14804

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2010/05/21/new-open-labs-production-stations/

http://news.hitsquad.com/OtherGear/Open_Labs_unveil_the_newest_line_of_products_Gen6

http://en.audiofanzine.com/misc-computer/open-labs/generation6/news/a.play,n.6793.html

http://rapbeatsonline.info/how-to-get-into-the-music-industry/open-labs-announces-new-gen6-and-q-series-pc-powered-keyboard-workstations/

http://massmediacontent.com/2010/05/19/MMC3388_220826.php

http://www.gearjunkies.com/news_info.php?news_id=5117&PHPSESSID=94f2fbf6ba57e909359acd4d26fe8685

http://www.samplepoolz.com/?q=aggregator&page=1

http://www.audiopronews.ro/2010/05/open-labs-unveil-the-newest-line-of-products-gen6/

http://futuremusic.com/blog/

http://audiobusters.com/news/station-de-travail-workstation/nouvelle-gamme-de-produits-chez-open-labs-la-gen6

http://delicious.com/OpenLabs

http://digg.com/music/Open_Labs_Unveil_Gen6_the_Newest_Line_of_Products

http://openlabs.ning.com/profiles/blogs/open-labs-unveil-gen6-the

http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/OpenLabs/

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=58022979&blogId=534610322

http://www.openlabs.com/blog/?p=1011

O-Live: Gen6 Product Launch Announcement Show!

If you missed it yesterday, here is the archive of the Gen6 product announcement show on O-Live. See Gen6 in all of it’s glory!

Watch below!

Videos: Check out the Gen6 Product Launch Video

The Gen6 lineup includes the Gen6 MiKo QC6, the Gen6 NeKo QX6, the Gen6 MiKo LXD and the Gen6 NeKo XXL. The entire new Gen6 product line offers more power, more sounds and is more affordable.

Check it out below!

PRESS RELEASE: Open Labs Unveil Gen6; the Newest Line of Products

Open Labs, a recognized leader in innovative Music Production Stations based in Austin, Texas, debuted their newest line of Production Stations today, Generation6. The Gen6 lineup includes the Gen6 MiKo QC6, the Gen6 NeKo QX6, the Gen6 MiKo LXD and the Gen6 NeKo XXL. The entire new Gen6 product line offers more power, more sounds and is more affordable.

All products in the Gen6 lineup feature processors from the 2010 Intel® CoreTM processor family and are based on Microsoft’s Windows 7 for true Open Platform Capability. The Q series lineup includes the MiKo QC6 and the NeKo QX6, which offer over 10,000 sounds, full DAW capabilities, a 15” touch screen interface, DVD/CD burning and internet capability and a 37 or 61 keyboard form factor.

The L series lineup, which are the pinnacle of Music Production Stations, include the MiKo LXD and the NeKo XXL. Both production stations offer over 15,000 sounds, full DAW capabilities, a 15” touch screen interface, DVD/CD burning and internet capability and a 37 or 61 keyboard form factor. The L series offers incredible control over production with the Alpha 2 controller, the bankable Mix Edit and the drum pad interface Bump MP. The NeKo XXL also raises the bar in audio by offering 24bit/192khz recording.

“We are very excited to be launching the most powerful Musical Production Stations we’ve ever produced,” said Victor Wong, Chairman and Co-Founder, Open Labs, “with our migration to Windows 7 we have spent months testing and retesting our proprietary software products as well as the most popular third party software and hardware products. We can assure our customers the same level of musical flexibility that they have grown to expect in our Production Stations and with our new offerings we can expand in ways which we have never been able to before now.

“Our software offerings will continue to flourish and our platforms will grow more robust with each release. This is a major transition for Open Labs and our ability to serve our customers and their musical aspirations,” said Wong.

The Q series Open Labs Music Production Stations come with Open Labs Gold Support Services which include: a one-hour “Get to Know Your Machine” session, two hours of technical training and warranty for parts and labor for one year. The L Series come with Open Labs Platinum Support Services which include the same level of Support Services as Gold Support in addition to seven hours of technical training.

The Gen6 MiKo QC6 is available for $3,799 USD and the Gen6 NeKo QX6 is available for $3,999 USD. The Gen6 MiKo LXD is available for $4,799 USD and the Gen6 NeKo XXL is available for $6,999 USD. All Open Labs production stations can be purchased directly through Open Labs at http://www.openlabs.com or through an authorized reseller listed on the Open Labs web site.

About Open Labs

Headquartered in Austin, Texas — at the crossroads of music and technology– Open Labs develops and markets cutting-edge studio and musical instrument technology. Since 2003, Open Labs has been the recognized leader in providing musicians and producers of all genres, with high-performance portable instruments that combine all the equipment found in a professional music studio with unsurpassed live performance capabilities. A-List artists currently using Open Labs products include: Timbaland, Jonathan Davis (Korn), Morris Hayes (Prince), Jesse Carmichael (Maroon 5) and Jimmy Nichols (Faith Hill) to name a few. For more information on Open Labs, please visit http://www.openlabs.com.

News: Special Announcement TODAY Wednesday, May 19th!

Be sure to tune in to O-live on Wednesday, May 19th, for a very special announcement…

SweetSpotter adaptively adjusts the sweet spot of your stereo play back system to your current listening position in real-time.

SweetSpotter adaptively adjusts the sweet spot of your stereo play back system to your current listening position in real-time.

Your actual position is tracked using your webcam.

The spatial reproduction of sound in a conventional stereo system works in a small area which is located on the symmetry axis between the loudspeakers – the so called sweet spot. Beyond this area, the spatial perception collapses and the stereo image moves to the nearer loudspeaker since the signal arrives both louder and sooner. Finally, the stereo image is completely located in the nearer loudspeaker due to the precedence effect.

Although stereophony has a long history, the listener has not yet been released from its static hearing position.

SweetSpotter demonstrates a playback system which adjusts both loudspeaker signals depending on the listener’s position in real-time. The position and orientation of the listener is tracked by a webcam and a face recognition system. This information is used to calculate the amount of delay and amplification in the corresponding audio channels.

Thereby, a correct phantom source localization over the whole off-center listening area is achieved.

The sound localization with adaptive adjustment of the sweet spot is investigated at the Chair of Communication Acoustics, TU Dresden, Germany. This site describes the research work and software development done by Sebastian Merchel, Stephan Groth and Lars Beier.

More info here: http://www.ias.et.tu-dresden.de/akustik/sweetspotter/

Press Release: Open Labs Unveils DBeat, Highly Anticipated Portable DJ Instrument

Open Labs Unveils DBeat, Highly Anticipated Portable DJ Instrument
Expected to Set DJ Market On Its Ear

(FRANKFURT, GERMANY; April 1, 2009): Open Labs, a recognized leader in innovative computer-enhanced musical instruments based in Austin, Texas, debuted their new DBeat instrument today at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. The DBeat marks the first product developed by Open Labs specifically for the DJ and electronic musician market by incorporating a broader range of sounds, powerful DJ hardware and industry leading software for unsurpassed live performance and studio capabilities.

Live demonstrations of the new DBeat instrument are available at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany (Hall 5.1, Booth #D99B). Open Labs’ Chairman and Co-founder, Victor Wong will also participate in a DBeat product overview and Q&A session during a live 2-hour broadcast from Austin on www.OpenLabs.com airing at 4:00pm CDT on April 1, 2009.

“There is a growing multitude of DJs and electronic musicians that not only perform live but are also DJ producers, and this instrument blows the door open for that group.” said Victor Wong, Chairman and Co-founder of Open Labs.

The DBeat instrument was engineered for portability and power. Encased in an ultra-light aluminum chassis and weighing only 20lbs, the DBeat boasts more than 10,000 sounds with an additional 14GB of sounds that come with the included, full feature version of AbletonTM Live 7. Live DJ performance capability is taken to the next level with the inclusion of Open Labs’ edition of GURUTM and the proprietary virtual instrument host RiffTM – making DBeat the ultimate tool for using VSTi’s in a live setting.

DBeat comes loaded with a plethora of fully mappable real-time controllers, including Open Labs’ exclusive Bump MPTM drum pads, the Mix/Edit digital audio workstation panel, and comprehensive DJ controls including a cross-fader. DBeat puts “the feel” back in making music by including an integrated trackball, iPod-compatible cradle and 12-inch capacitive touch screen, which will be multi-touch capable with Windows 7 update.

The ability to directly connect USB turntables and the compatibility with virtually any software, including DeckadanceTM, Serato Scratch LiveTM, TraktorTM, Pro ToolsTM, ReasonTM and many more, make DBeat the ultimate DJ solution for studio, stage and club use.

The DBeat instrument ships complete with the following:

More than 10,000 high-quality sounds, plus an additional 14 GB included with the full-feature version of AbletonTM Live 7;

Open Labs’ proprietary virtual instrument host RiffTM – the ultimate tool for live performance using VSTi’s;

Bump MPTM 17-pad drum module controller paired with Open Labs’ edition of GURUTM that includes eight engines, note repeat, chromatic mode, transport and more, taking it far beyond the capabilities of an MPC;

Mix/Edit digital audio workstation controls include 8 plus 1 fully customizable faders, knobs and soft keys, and an additional 8 mappable knobs with a 2×20 LCD readout;

DJ panel with cross fader, 7 knobs, 2 encoders for pitch/BPM and 8 buttons all assignable to key parameters for live performance;

12-inch capacitive touch screen (multi-touch capable with Windows 7 update) with an integrated trackball and an iPod-compatible cradle

Comprehensive I/O capable of up to 24bit/96KHz audio with 4 in / 6 out including 2 phantom-powered mic-pres with DI’s, S/PDIF I/O and MIDI I/O;

Unlimited capability for running third party plug-ins, VSTi’s and applications, including DeckadanceTM, Serato Scratch LiveTM, TraktorTM, Pro ToolsTM, ReasonTM and many more;

Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, and FireWire, USB and Ethernet ports for easy connectivity;

Portability perfect for DJs, music producers, and musicians on the go (26″L x 14″W x 5″H) and weighs approx. 20lbs;

Open Labs’ Edition of WindowsTM, specifically configured for music production; and

One year of Open Labs Gold Support Services which include: one-hour “Get to Know Your Machine” session, remote desktop support via Internet in addition to phone and email support, and full parts/labor warranty coverage.

The DBeat will be available for $3,999 USD ($3,499 for pre-orders) in June 2009, directly through Open Labs at www.openlabs.com or through an authorized reseller listed on the Web site. Full technical specifications for DBeat can be found at http://www.openlabs.com/DBeat-tech.html.

About Open Labs

Headquartered in Austin, Texas — at the crossroads of music and technology– Open Labs develops and markets cutting-edge studio and musical instrument technology. Since 2003, Open Labs has been the recognized leader in providing musicians and producers of all genres, with high-performance portable instruments that combine all the equipment found in a professional music studio with unsurpassed live performance capabilities. A-List artists currently using Open Labs products include: The Crystal Method, Timbaland, Jonathan Davis (Korn), Morris Hayes (Prince), Jesse Carmichael (Maroon 5), and Jimmy Nichols (Faith Hill), to name a few. For more information on Open Labs, please visit www.openlabs.com.

Press Release: Open Labs Adds Line of Professional Music Production Stations at Ultra-Affordable Prices

Open Labs Adds Line of Professional Music Production Stations at Ultra-Affordable Prices

Open Labs, a recognized leader in innovative computer-enhanced musical instruments based in Austin, Texas, announced today the release of their Gen 5 E-Series: an affordable alternative to their acclaimed NeKo and MiKo L-Series product line. Open Labs products are portable instruments that combine all the equipment found in a professional music studio.

Encased in the same high-grade aircraft aluminum chassis, the E-Series products — NeKo EX5 and MiKo EC5 — were developed with a super-powerful processor, as well as the same innovative touch screen capabilities and pristine audio quality as the NeKo LX5 and MiKo LXD. Included with each E-Series system is:

Unlimited capability for third party plug-ins, VSTi’s and applications, including Pro ToolsTM, Ableton LiveTM, CubaseTM and many, many more;
Fully-licensed version of ReaperTM (DAW);
More than 7,500 high-quality preset sounds featuring higher polyphony and better audio quality than any keyboard workstation;
Open Labs’ proprietary virtual instrument host RiffTM;
Full upgradeability to the L-Series package will be available in late 2009;
Open Labs Edition of Windows XP, specifically configured for music production and powered with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, allows use of all Windows-based virtual instruments, plug-ins and DAW software;
Integrated QWERTY keyboard and Master Control panel;
61(NeKo) / 37 (MiKo) semi-weighted, synth-action keyboard with after-touch;
Portability perfect for music producers and musicians on the go (35-40 lbs; 32 L x 19 W x 7 H);
FireWire, USB and Ethernet ports;
2 GB upgradeable to 4 GB of RAM; 500 GB hard-drive upgradeable to 2 TB; dual-layer DVD burner;
More than 200 voice polyphony;
Hosts more than 100 plug-ins simultaneously;
Record and play more 100 audio tracks at once;
24bit / 48kHz stereo sampling for more than 2 months continuously (based on 2 TB hard drive).

The Gen5 E-Series NeKo EX5 and MiKo EC5 are available for purchase now directly through Open Labs at www.openlabs.com or through an authorized reseller listed on the website. Full technical specifications can be found for NeKo EX5: http://www.openlabs.com/nekoex5-tech.html or MiKo EC5: http://www.openlabs.com/mikoec5-tech.html.

About Open Labs
Headquartered in Austin, Texas — at the crossroads of music and technology– Open Labs develops and markets cutting-edge studio and musical instrument technology. Since 2003, Open Labs has been the recognized leader in providing musicians and producers of all genres, with high-performance, portable instruments that combine all the equipment found in a professional music studio. A-List artists currently using Open Labs products include: Timbaland, Jonathan Davis (Korn), Morris Hayes (Prince), Jesse Carmichael (Maroon 5), and Jimmy Nichols (Faith Hill), to name a few.

Press Release: Open Labs’ New DBeat Shipping Today (June 10th)

Open Labs’ New DBeat Shipping Today (June 10th)
Company also announces financing options and key product upgrades

*** To see DBeat in action, tune in to OpenLabs.com on June 10 from 5-7 p.m. EDT (Demos with the O-Live! team) and June 13 from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. EDT (Launch party with DJ Affect and DJ Manny). ***

WHAT:
Open Labs, a recognized leader in innovative computer-enhanced musical instruments, will begin shipping its highly anticipated DBeat series of smart instruments on June 10. Open Labs is based in Austin, Texas.

The DBeat – debuted at April’s Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany – has now expanded into a more flexible two-product line encompassing the DBeat and DBeatPRO. DBeat (priced at $2,999) ships with more than 4 billion sounds. DBeatPRO (priced at $3,799) comes with an additional 14 GB from the full-feature version of Ableton LiveTM and MimiKÔ, Open Labs’ proprietary keyboard cloning software.

The DBeat series marks the first product line developed by Open Labs specifically for the DJ and electronic musician market by incorporating a broader range of sounds, powerful DJ hardware and industry-leading software for unsurpassed live performance and studio capabilities.

PRICE:

DBeat: $2,999
DBeatPRO: $3,799

See www.OpenLabs.com to buy online, find a local authorized reseller, or schedule a demonstration with a pro.

UPGRADES: June 10 also marks the debut of these new offerings to Open Labs customers:

DBeat & DBeatPRO: Both instruments begin shipping worldwide.

RiFFä 1.2: Open Labs’ critically acclaimed virtual instrument host, included with each DBeat, is now upgraded to include ReWireTM support allowing you to control other MIDI programs within the application, extended browser functionality, and new customizable user interfaces with 33 different skins styles. All GEN5 customers will also be notified of the RiFF upgrade and able to schedule the installation through Tech Support.

Financing: Open Labs will now offer revolving credit, lay-away and commercial lease-to-own financing options for U.S. customers. – for ALL products, including DBeat and DBeatPRO.

New support plans: Has added a Gold Service Plan, which includes a one-on-one, hour-long set-up and training session with a tech support representative.

KEY SPECS: See attached fact sheet for a high-level overview; full technical specifications are available at http://www.openlabs.com/DBeat-tech.html.

ABOUT: Headquartered in Austin, Texas – at the crossroads of music and technology– Open Labs develops and markets cutting-edge studio and musical instrument technology. Since 2003, Open Labs has been the recognized leader in providing musicians and producers of all genres, with high-performance portable instruments that combine all the equipment found in a professional music studio with unsurpassed live performance capabilities. A-List artists currently using Open Labs products include: The Crystal Method, Timbaland, Jonathan Davis (Korn), Morris Hayes (Prince), Jesse Carmichael (Maroon 5), and Jimmy Nichols (Faith Hill), to name a few. For more information on Open Labs, please visit www.openlabs.com.

About the DBeat Series
DBeat and DBeatPRO
Open minds and move crowds. Anytime, anywhere.
DBeat is the first professional studio you can play live onstage. It makes 4 billion sounds and stows away in your carry-on luggage. You can also stream a live-quality set online to fully conquer studio, stage and screen.
Run away with your creativity – literally – with DBeat.

DBeat is…

A revolution. DBeat is the first professional studio that you can play as a musical instrument. Compose, record, mix and master, all “in-the-box,” then use it to perform any way you like. Weighing less than 20 lbs, DBeat can be carried onto most airplanes.

A studio powerhouse. DBeat is where power and portability meet. Capable of running virtually any Windows XP-based music application or Digital Audio Workstation software (DAW), DBeat is your computer, mixer, MPC, virtual instrument (VST) host and mastering station. It will even burn your CDs or DVDs and distribute your music online.

A VST hardware brain. DBeat is the perfect companion for traditional electronic keyboard players, and a simple solution for playing your favorite VSTs on stage with rock solid stability. Run more than 200 standard VSTs at once using Open Labs’ critically acclaimed RiFF virtual instrument host, which is integrated into each DBeat.

Revolutionary features – such as a 12.1″ touch screen that allows you to create on-the-fly set lists comprised of songs and virtual controls – bring your virtual instrument to life. Physical controls, such as nine assignable faders, are perfectly matched for those that require drawbar controls for organ instruments.

And let’s not forget that DBeat comes standard with over 4 billion sounds, making it the world’s most well-endowed hardware sound module. If that’s not enough, every DBeat is capable of cloning your favorite virtual instruments. By using Open Labs’ MimiK keyboard cloning software (included in DBeatPRO), you can clone any hardware keyboard workstation, synthesizer or sound module.

A producer’s dream. DBeat is the ultimate tool for any producer, regardless of genre. Massive processing power, instant multi-track recording, integrated MPC functionality, a multi-card reader/writer and DVD burner, Internet connectivity, plug-and-play ability with third party keyboard controllers and the opportunity to produce more than 4 billion sounds are just a few features we’ve perfected with producers in mind. DBeat allows you to compose more music, produce better songs, be more creative, and make more money.