MI7 to distribute Solid State Logic's new Duende in Germany, Benelux and Japan

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MI7, the new concept for distribution of media and music production products and solutions, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with world-renowned console manufacturer Solid State Logic.

As SSL unveils its first DAW product, Duende, at the Frankfurt Musikmesse, MI7 will commence distribution of the new product in Germany, Benelux and Japan.

Developed in conjunction with leading producers, artists and engineers, Duende is a powerful DSP platform enabling high quality SSL audio processing tools to be integrated into the digital audio workstation environment. Comprising a 19" rack-mountable hardware unit and software plug-ins, the Duende hardware incorporates the latest generation Sharc DSPs and a 400 Mbit FireWire interface. Integrating with a range of DAWs via VST, AU and RTAS, the hardware allows up to 32 channels of 96kHz audio processing per unit. (Two units can be daisy-chained for up to 64 channels of processing.)

Duende's Xlogic channel strip plug-in offers up to 32 discrete channels of SSL EQ and dynamics including: 4-band EQ, switchable characteristics between E and G series EQ, variable hi- and low pass filters, an "over easy" soft ratio compression characteristic, independent side-chains for compressor and expander/gate, plus a link bus option to connect individual channel strips. The Stereo Bus Compressor plug-in provides an accurate emulation of the classic SSL console Master Bus Compressor, whose punch and drive has formed a key element of many legendary recordings.

Included with Duende is MixBuss.com – a unique online facility containing video tutorials, preset packs, audio samples and production tips from award-winning producers and engineers.

"We are delighted to be working together with SSL at the start of this exciting new product development chapter," states MI7 CEO Per Larsen. "We believe that our experience in the field will provide SSL with the support necessary to ensure that Duende is successful in our distribution territories."

Jim Motley, Partnership Manager for SSL, comments "We are very excited to be working together with MI7 in Germany, Japan, and the Benelux countries for the distribution of Duende. We wanted to work with technology-specialist partners for our first DAW product, and felt that MI7 have the depth of understanding needed to effectively promote and support a product like Duende. Their strong links with the MI dealer channel and the experience of their staff with complementary lines make them a fantastic partner."