iZotope Spire Studio
An unexpected move here from audio software legends iZotope, Spire Studio is a portable, wireless “recording studio”. This battery-operated device, bedecked with LEDs and in-built speakers, is ready to record “right out of the box”, with an onboard mic that sets record levels automatically; headphone output; eight tracks; and effects like reverb and amp simulation. Two combo inputs handle external mics and instruments, while the touch-sensitive LED display is used to adjust levels and select and mute tracks. The Spire iOS app connects via Wi-Fi “for deeper editing”, controlling the effects, sharing projects, and exporting stems for use in any DAW. Spire Studio is out this autumn, initially in the US only, priced $349.
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