Synthax News
NAMM show 2012
RME was presenting new products on the NAMM show 2012 in L. A. Among them the new Fireface UCX, which is not only a small UFX but works with Apples iPad. It provides new low latency converters, RMEs X-Core for FireWire and USB connection and the complete UFX effects engine. Read more
NAMM 2010 - Retrospection
Very interesting and successful days are over. Thanks to all who have visited our booth. Special thanks to Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), Allen Morgan, Fred Coury and many others ...
Images from the RME booth
New video tutorial
Using two RME Firefaces 800 and stand-alone operation of this awesome interface now on the RME Youtube channel:
RME Youtube channel
The RME video channel on Youtube offers new videos of the upcoming Fireface UC and the M-Series converters.
RME: recent drivers
01/19/2012 Mac 32 and 64 bit driver for Fireface 400/800/UCX/UFX, v 3.06. ;
01/17/2012 Win 32 and 64 bit driver for Fireface 400, 800, UCX, UFX, v 3.067.
01/17/2012 Win 32 and 64 bit driver for Fireface UC, UCX, UFX and Babyface, v 1.019.
01/16/2012 Mac 32 and 64 bit driver for Fireface UC/UCX/UFX and Babyface, v 1.65.
01/16/2012 Win/Mac firmware update for Fireface UCX and UFX.
12/02/2011 Windows driver 3.27 for HDSP and HDSPe series.
08/29/2011 Multichannel WAV File Batch Processor for DURec recordings (UFX), v 1.0.
RME News
Fireface UCX
01/15/2012 The new RME high-end audio interface starts shipping.
The 36-channel USB&FireWire audio interface is not just a smaller version of the award winning UFX, including HFX-Core and the complete 192 kHz effects engine. The UCX continues the tradition of RME's tremendously successful compact interfaces, and combines it with the great usability of the successful Babyface through the included remote control.
On top of it: the UCX is the perfect partner for every Apple iPadTM!
The shipping starts now.
Read more ...Advanced Remote Control
01/15/2012 Optional addition for Fireface X-Series and others
RME presents at the NAMM show 2012 the Advanced Remote Control as optional addition to the Fireface UFX and Fireface UCX.
The wired Advanced Remote Control (ARC) has been designed for direct access to the most frequently used actions and commands required in a studio's daily work. The ARC consists of a solid metal case with a main encoder dial and 8 push buttons, 6 of them equipped with LEDs. Seven buttons can be freely assigned via TotalMix FX to more than 36 different commands.
The Advanced Remote Control (ARC) can be used with the Fireface UCX. It can also be used with all Fireface UFX with a serial number 23241707 (built after June 2011) or higher.
The shipping starts in March 2012.
Read more ...Snow is coming
11/09/2011 RME announces the Limited Snow Edition of the Babyface
The Snow Edition is a special edition of the Babyface, RME's highly successful USB audio interface. It is strictly limited to 1500 units worldwide, and will be available only for a short time around christmas 2011.
The Snow Edition is basically fully identical to the standard blue and silver versions of the Babyface. The Snow Edition shines with a snow-white solid metal case. A glossy encoder knob and an elegant matte body, which appears like exclusive porcelain, enrich the valuable character of this extraordinary gadget. The Snow Edition's package includes a stylish, white leather carry bag and a white cable set.
As a special bonus the Snow Edition adds a white Hi-Fi breakout cable with four unbalanced golden RCA connectors to the included black balanced breakout cable with XLR connectors.
10/12/2011: RME distributor Audio AG donates 40.000 Euro to Help e.V. for recovery of business owners in Ayukawa after the earthquake disaster in Japan.
In April 2011 Audio AG started to establish a help fund for the victims of the disaster in Japan. For a period of three months some of Audio AG customers donated 1% of their RME turnover to the fund raising project. Audio AG doubled the sum and round it up to 40.00o Euro.
The donated money was transferred to the Help e. V. organization. Help's policy is "help to self-help". They are always cooperating with local partner organizations, because locals know their people, their culture and therefore the needs of the people better than any foreign expert. Partner for Japan project is JEN.
The money for Audio AG's supported project is for reconstruction of the local business structures in the commercial Avenues in Ayukawa, Ishinomaki City. Business operators will be provided with basics like temporary buildings, necessary equipment and most basic store fixtures to allow them to proceed to smoothly re-start or start the business. This project is intended to give significant impact to the local economy of Ayukawa area, and is expected to lead to improvement in employment and living environment.
Read the complete press release (PDF)
RME releases "Splitter"
09/14/2011: RME releases multi-channel WAV file batch processor software to split UFX recorded files
RME releases a free multi-channel wave file batch processor software that allows to process files generated by the Direct USB Recording (DURec) of the Fireface UFX.
Most digital audio workstations can import multi-channel wav files generated by the UFX directly into their projects. The need for the special RME tool arises from the fact that standard wave files can not be bigger than 2 GB to be fully compatible. With higher track counts and longer recording times DURec therefore uses multiple consecutive files. Importing these into typical DAWs requires the user to adjust and align the content of each file to the previous one.
The RME tool adds an easy way to combine and split multichannel interleaved files from the UFX into single or dual channel files. The content of consecutive files is automatically combined into a single file. In the rare case that these again exceed the 2 GB limit the tool automatically writes RF64 files. The Mac version can also write CAF (Core Audio Format) files.
RME's Multichannel WAV File Batch Processor' can also perform multiple conversions of different recordings. Once all the single tasks are set up the software will process them one after the other automatically, hence 'batch processor'. The software is available for Windows and Mac OS X and can be downloaded and freely used from the RME website.
RME releases DURec
07/04/2011: Revolutionary Direct USB Recording for the Fireface UFX
The award-winning Fireface UFX has been updated with a spectacular feature: an integrated digital recorder for all inputs and outputs directly to USB memory devices via the front USB port. The UFX records on USB thumb drives or hard drives with up to 2 TB capacity. The recording functionality is provided by the internal DSP, and is therefore independent from a connected Windows or Mac computer.
The new addition converts the Fireface UFX not only into a stand-alone field recorder, but also into a powerful multichannel live player for previous recordings, e. g. for virtual sound checks. Live concerts, band rehearsals or spontaneous jam sessions can be directly recorded and played back from the medium - even completely stand-alone without computer or software. All 60 input and output channels can be individually chosen for recording and playback.
The UFX USB recorder can be operated directly at the unit via the high resolution display. Additionally the Recorder is found in the TotalMix FX software user interface on both Mac and Windows PC.
The new driver and firmware with Direct USB Recording is available on the RME website. The update also adds mono (single) channel hardware outputs to the TotalMix mixer view and the channel menu of the unit, real-time operation view in the Compressor graphics, Cue buttons to quickly listen to any outputs, several new MIDI remote functions and options, and lots of other improvements.
More about the Fireface UFX ...
New driver generation for all current RME interfaces
The latest drivers for Windows and Mac PC, now available on RME's website for download, include several new features and even performance improvements. The updated drivers support all current interfaces, including the Fireface series, Multiface/Digiface, Babyface, and the complete line of HDSP cards, both PCI and PCI Express.
All new Windows drivers feature multi-client playback mixing. Different programs, WDM or ASIO, can now play back on the same audio channels. Changing from one audio software to another usually no longer requires to exit the other one.
Classic TotalMix on both Mac and Windows has been enhanced by 4 storable fader groups, plus a temporary one, several MIDI remote functions and options, and an Undo function, which reverts to the last state if a new mixer state (preset) has been loaded accidentally.
The new TotalMix FX, used by Babyface, Fireface UC and Fireface UFX, got a mono (single channel) output mode added to its default stereo mode and lots of other improvements.
The UFX has also been updated with DURec™, Direct to USB Recording.
Both Mac and Windows drivers also include significant performance improvements. Under Windows multi-unit usage on multi-core CPUs needs less resources and runs at lower latencies. WDM-compatibility and operation has been greatly improved, and even small changes like the new Settings dialogs of all units make working with the interfaces more easy, especially under Windows 7. The Mac USB driver has been reworked to gain robustness and more stable low latency operation in any application.
RME at Musikmesse Frankfurt 2011 (Video)
A quick round up of the RME product launches and announcements at Frankfurt Musikmesse 2011. It includes an interview and demo with Matthias Carstens (RME Head of Design) on the new RME Fireface UFX record function, the RME ADI-6432R BNC, the new range of BOB-16 rack-mount breakout boxes, the RME Remote Control for the ADI-8 QS and Fireface UFX.
It also covers the MIPA for the "best recording hardware" awarded to the RME Fireface UFX.
The Fireface UFX wins the "Grammy" of the Musical Instrument/Pro Audio industry - the m.i.p.a. 2011
The Fireface UFX wins again. One of the most prestigious awards - the mipa Musikmesse International Press Award 2011 for the best recording hardware - goes to RME's flagship. The mipa is established as the "Grammy" of the Musical Instrument/Pro Audio industry. More than 100 magazines from all over the world voted for the best musical instruments and audio equipment of 2010/2011 in more than 40 categories.
The awards was presented to the winners at a special ceremony held during the Musikmesse/Prolight+Sound on Thursday, April 7th, 2011. All RME developers were present in the ceremony and proudly received the award.
More about the Fireface UFX ...
The Fireface UFX wins the Keys Readers Choice Award 2011
The Fireface UFX wins the renowned readers choice award of the german audio magazine KEYS as "Best Interface". The award was presented to the RME developers on April 6th during the music fair in Frankfurt.
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NEW RME Remote Control
04/02/2011 RME announces Remote Control for Fireface UFX/ADI-8 QS
RME presents a new Remote Control for Fireface UFX and ADI-8 QS on the Musikmesse Frankfurt. The optional remote has a solid metal case with one big wheel dial and two push buttons. The functions of the ADI-8 QS stay unchanged (volume, store, recall). On the Fireface UFX the remote controls the most important monitoring functions.
Availability is expected September 2011.
NEW BOB-16 Breakout Boxes
04/01/2011 RME ships 3 new analog breakout boxes: BOB-16 I, BOB-16 O, BOB-16 IO
The BOB-16 connects up to 16 inputs (BOB-16 I), 16 outputs (BOB-16 O) or 8+8 inputs+outputs with XLR Neutrik connectors to two D-sub 25-pin connectors. It works like two breakout cables D-Sub from/to XLR. The usual multicore breakout cables are replaced with a 19" rack mount unit, preventing cable chaos, errors and connection problems.
The BOB-16 boxes are the perfect addition to the M series, ADI-8 QS or OctaMic II.
All BOB-16 boxes provide the revolutionary Flip frame option. It allows to change rack brackets and handles from front to rear and thus to change XLR or D-sub from front to rear as well. This way a BOB will perfectly fit in every rack and working situation.
The Fireface 800 wins Sound On Sound "Best Computer Audio Interface" Award 2011
The Fireface 800 shows once more that it's still the reference, even above its own class. It won in the category 'best computer audio interface' against 9 competitors. The SOS award is a very prestigious acknowledgement as it is a user voted award. It was held in November/October 2010, and received an overwhelming number of votes. A big 'Thank you' to everyone who honoured us with their vote!
More about the Fireface 800 ...
The Fireface UFX wins the Professional Audio Magazine Award "Editors Choice 2010".
"The whole thing is more than the sum of all parts and combines to an all-around recording solution".
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Fireface UFX gets "Gear of the Year Award" from the Audio Media magazine
The Fireface UFX has been awarded an Audio Media 'Gear of the Year 2010' as an innovative and outstanding product.
Fireface UFX review in Audio Media 11/2010
Read more about the Fireface UFX ...