MOTU is pleased to announce three new high-end Thunderbolt™ audio interfaces: the 1248, 8M and 16A. The culmination of years of R&D, each interface delivers a wide range of analog and digital I/O, superb A/D/A conversion with exceptionally high dynamic range, 48-channel mixing and DSP effects processing, universal connectivity to your computer, and audio networking for system expansion. The 1248, 8M and 16A give you everything you need to turn your computer into a world-class recording studio.

The new HDX-SDI Thunderbolt video interface provides comprehensive capture and monitoring for Avid, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Digital Performer 8. Come see the HDX-SDI in action next week at NAB 2014 in the South Lower Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (MOTU booth #SL9416) to see first hand the future of audio and video connectivity. Click "read more" below to watch the HDX-SDI Thunderbolt trailer and learn how the HDX-SDI can streamline your NLE or DP8 film-scoring workflow.

Thunderbolt™ has arrived…on MOTU's all-time best-selling audio interface. Only the 828x gives you an award-winning combination of comprehensive features, inspired engineering, rock-solid performance, and connectivity to any Mac or PC with either Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0.

DP8 is now shipping! Many initial orders will be arriving on doorsteps over the next few days. You can order your upgrade from motu.com by logging in and visiting the "My Registrations" link or by going to the motu.com store. DP8 is a must-have upgrade if you own — or are moving to — a 64-bit computer system. Plus, there are many inspiring new plug-ins, intriguing UI themes, and useful features you'll use every day.

The MIDI Express XT is MOTU's intelligent 128-channel USB MIDI interface for Mac and Windows. You get plug-and-play USB connectivity to any computer, sub-millisecond MIDI timing accuracy, 8 separate MIDI inputs, 9 MIDI outputs, sync features, a foot switch input, and tons of MIDI processing, including routing, merging, and muting. Best of all, the Express XT is now shipping (again) at the same great price!

Digital Performer 7 is now shipping, and headlining the new features are eleven new guitar effects plug-ins that produce authentic guitar tones based on physical modeling technology that emulates classic stomp boxes, amps and cabinets. In seconds, you can start with a pedal, feed the signal to a custom amp, then run it through a vintage speaker cabinet. The result? Amazing tone, which you can then tweak until it's perfect. Or experiment with virtually infinite combinations in the signal chain. To get started, download these effects chains (as DP clippings) and drag and drop them onto your dry guitar tracks …

Volta is now shipping, so you can purchase a copy today from your favorite authorized MOTU reseller. Volta is the ground-breaking virtual instrument plug-in that lets you control modular synths and other CV-equipped gear from Digital Performer and other popular audio workstation software packages, such as Apple Logic Pro and Ableton Live. The very first product of its kind, Volta has created quite a stir among analog synth enthusiasts since it was first announced a few months ago. Even if you've never used analog gear before, but coveted that analog sound, Volta could be just what you've been looking for.

BSP North America is now shipping a custom Mac keyboard and keyboard skins for Digital Performer 6. These colorful, high-quality Mac keyboard products accelerate your workflow by making it easy to learn and master DP's many keyboard shortcuts for the features you use every day. Available as a complete Mac keyboard with color-coded keys or as silicone "skins" that can be applied to your existing keyboard or MacBook Pro, there is a LogicKeyboard™ configuration that is perfect for any beginner or expert alike. Get yours today to accelerate your workflow.

Feast your eyes and hands on the most advanced control surface technology ever designed for Digital Performer. Co-developed by the engineering teams at MOTU and Euphonix, EuCon protocol support is now shipping to bring Euphonix' high-end Artist Series consoles to your Digital Performer-based studio. Together, the sleek and stylish MC Control and MC Mix worksurfaces give you unprecedented hands-on control of DP6 in a compact design that fits perfectly in front of your MacBook, iMac or Mac Pro tower. Now you can enjoy the sublime tactile experience of large format mixing consoles while at work in your personal desktop MOTU …