So NAMM 2015 hasn't started yet, but there has already been one big announcement.A DAW in a box, I have talking about this for years as I have never quite understood why no one has done this before, a Bespoke DAW in a box, running only DAW things, just like in the old days when you had a box to do something. Really excited to see and hear more about this, although I am guessing the price tag will be rather steep to begin with. I wonder if in the future you might get versions for other DAWs?

iZ Technology Corporation announcesRADAR studio (patent pending), the culmination of 25 years of audio engineering excellence. In addition to its best-in-class sonics, unparalleled build quality, and brilliant simplicity, RADAR studio now runs DAW software, natively. Shipping with Pro Tools* and Harrison Mixbus, RADAR studio creates an entirely new category of digital audio recording technology: the integrated audio appliance."Recording is a daunting task. Music producers must research and choose computers, software, audio and sync interfaces, hard drives, and unwieldy digital interface cabling and integrate them all into their studio," says Barry Henderson, President of iZ Technology Corporation. "RADAR studio is a turnkey solution that makes recording as easy as turning on the power and hitting the record button. The best hardware and your favorite software now seamlessly work together in one box to deliver the highest sound quality. Easy."RADAR systems are the premier choice for multi-track recording and playback in some of the finest recording studios, scoring stages, theatres, and post-production houses around the world. Legendary musicians and producers record on RADAR because of its cutting-edge technology, rock-solid reliability, customization capability and, of course, the sound quality it delivers. Now, music producers can run their favorite DAW software and plug-ins inside RADAR studio for the best of both worlds. RADAR studio Key Features: 

• Breathtaking Sound - near-zero jitter, pristine signal path and the latest converter technology
• Runs Pro Tools - track, mix and automate, using all plug-ins and features of native DAW software
• Simplicity - just arm tracks and hit record. Focus on the music
• Workflow - integrate iZ Session Controller and MeterBridge for a traditional studio feel
• Customizable -configurable I/O, drive bays, external media, DSP cards, and peripherals
• Reliability - rock-solid, time tested performance; avoid endless techno-tweaking and mid-session reboots
• World-renowned Support - comes with 10 years of free customer support.

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