Open Labs Ships 64-Bit DAW

OMX 64

Rear Panel (Click for a close-up)

Open Labs has developed and is now shipping the OpenStudio OMX 64, a fully integrated digital audio workstations featuring a Controller One touch screen controller.

The OMX 64 is a 4U rack mount digital audio workstation running a preconfigured version of Windows XP equipped with single or dual AMD Opteron processor(s) with up to 8GB of RAM, integrated audio I/O with (10) ins and (10) outs, XLR Microphone inputs with preamps, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, wordclock I/O, 24-bit 96 kHz recording, recessed front panel USB ports for software dongles, (4) available full size PCI slots, removable 80GB hard drive with display, CDRW drive, wireless keyboard/mouse/remote controller and space for an additional (2) 3.5" HD's. The OMX 64 features the OpenStudio GUI designed for ease of use, as well as a bundle of software ready for use right out of the box.

Additional options include digital ADAT with (2) ADAT digital I/O, (1) SPDIF digital I/O, and (1) ADAT Sync In (9-pin D-type). Prices for the OMX 64 start at $3,095.

The Controller One controller is a 15" LCD touch screen designed for use for the OMX series workstation and other DAWs. The interactive screen allows the musician full control and feedback while using any application or plug-in. Since the Controller One becomes the full interface, the main rack unit can be stowed away allowing the user more room to work. The onboard (4) port USB hub allows external midi controllers and keyboard controllers to be connected with ease. The Controller One is priced at $895.