Saturday, October 31, 2009

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Roger Linn releases AdrenaLinn Sync Plug-In

Posted: 31 Oct 2009 03:21 AM PDT

AdrenaLinn Sync is a new software plug-in from Roger Linn Design that provides the same unique beat-synced filter modulation and sequencing effects of their AdrenaLinn III guitar pedal.

iZotope Alloy essential mixing tools demo

Posted: 31 Oct 2009 01:56 AM PDT

The world of DAWs doesn\'t need another channel strip. What it needs is a better way of working with the essential tools you need for all of your tracks and busses. That\'s why iZotope designed Alloy. Alloy provides the key dynamics and sound shaping...

New Vestax TR-1 Now Shipping

Posted: 31 Oct 2009 01:50 AM PDT

Vestax is now shipping the new TR-1 Traktor Controller, a radical USB MIDI controller designed in cooperation with one of the pioneers of laptop-based DJing in Japan, the legendary Hiroshi Watanabe. The TR-1 is a compact, user-friendly controller...

New sounds and samples on Sample Friday

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 12:12 PM PDT

These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this...

Toontrack Custom and Vintage SDX now shipping

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 06:57 AM PDT

The Custom and Vintage SDX™ is a re-release of the award winning Toontrack Music sample packs Superior Custom and Vintage and Superior Vintage Add-on (both released for the original Superior Drummer) and they have now been combined to form the...

Audio Damage announce Tattoo drum plugin

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 05:55 AM PDT

Audio Damage\'s first instrument, Tattoo, is a drum synthesizer where everything old is new again. Featuring 12 independent \"voice-tuned\" synthesizer topologies loosely based on the X0X series, and an incredibly sophisticated step/mod sequencer,...

Free FM Synth from de la Mancha

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 04:09 AM PDT

FMMF is a 4 operator FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer with 2 primary aims: Make FM synthesis as accessible and user-friendly as possible and use multi-stage envelopes and LFOs to make give lots of movement and modulation.

Friday, October 30, 2009

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Cakewalk showing Sonar 8.5 Matrix View

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 03:54 AM PDT

Rich Curtis demonstrates Cakewalk\'s new Sonar 8.5 Matrix view as well as the V-Studio 100 (and the Sonar VS version).

Spectrasonics Releases Trilian Total Bass Module

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 03:29 AM PDT

Spectrasonics has announced the release of their long-awaited \"Trilian(r) Total Bass Module,\" an epic new virtual instrument dedicated to all types of Bass sounds - Acoustic, Electric and Synth.  Trilian is designed from the ground up to be...

Rupert Neve Designs release Portico II Channel

Posted: 30 Oct 2009 03:13 AM PDT

During the 2009 AES conference in New York, Rupert Neve Designs introduced the Portico II: Channel, the first in a new series of rack-mounting modules based on the high voltage single-sided op-amps developed for the 5088 mixer, with a new range of...

Thursday, October 29, 2009

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UAD Software Version 5.5.0 released

Posted: 29 Oct 2009 05:52 AM PDT

UAD Software Version 5.5.0 represents another step forward for the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-In platform. It includes the colourful new Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ plug-in for UAD-1 and UAD-2, enhancements for EMT 250 and 1176LN/SE plug...

Introducing the Scarlett Plug-in Suite by Focusrite

Posted: 29 Oct 2009 04:10 AM PDT

Focusrite is pleased to introduce Scarlett, a professional software suite that provides the definitive collection of compression, gating, EQ, and reverb plug-ins for tracking and mixing. 

Audient Scrappage Scheme Launches in the UK

Posted: 29 Oct 2009 04:03 AM PDT

Analogue mixing console manufacturer Audient is rolling out a scrappage scheme to all UK customers, with immediate effect. Purchasers willing to trade-in their old console will receive £2000 off the published price of a new ASP8024 or ACS8024...

Voxengo Global Group Buy 2009

Posted: 29 Oct 2009 03:56 AM PDT

Voxengo Global Group Buy 2009 is now in progress. They have made an important update to the bonus schedule, beneficial to all participants.

Elysia mpressor plugin out now

Posted: 29 Oct 2009 03:45 AM PDT

The mpressor plugin is the as close as it can get emulation of elysia’s creative compressor. Its all discrete circuitry and its special character have been translated into software in all the painstaking details by the specialists from...

MODARTT releases Pianoteq PRO

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 06:44 AM PDT

MODARTT is proud to announce the release of the eagerly awaited Pianoteq Pro. Its major novelty is the note per note adjustment for physical parameters which gives you the ultimate tool for sound shaping and instrument creation. Announced in June...

MixVibes 10 Years Mix Contest

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 06:31 AM PDT

Wanna show what you are capable of in front of a big crowd and DJ along the best of the MixVibes PRO team? MixVibes is looking for fresh talents in the community to come share some love on the dancefloor for the 10 years birthday party in Paris.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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Novation releases v3.3 of Automap shareware

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 03:25 AM PDT

Novation has announced the immediate release of Automap v3.3, the mapping software that enables the company\'s MIDI control surfaces to smoothly integrate with digital audio workstations (DAWs). The new version 3.3 revision takes advantage of Apple\...

Pro Tools Prerelease now available for Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Posted: 28 Oct 2009 03:21 AM PDT

Avid/Digidesign is pleased to announce the immediate availability of a prerelease version of Pro Tools software that provides expanded Mac OS X 10.6.x Snow Leopard compatibility to Pro Tools 8 users. If you’re a Mac-based Pro Tools 8.0.x user,...

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

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Introducing Modulor for AudioCubes

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 03:00 AM PDT

Meet Modulor for AudioCubes, a new software application for the AudioCubes hardware platform. Percussa are very excited to release this – it’s the  result of one year of very hard development work, in which they focused on...

Eventide Eclipse V4 Now Shipping

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 02:54 AM PDT

In a much anticipated upgrade that further expands the formidable capabilities of Eventide’s best-selling Harmonizer® rack processor, Eventide announced today the release of Eclipse V4. V4 is also downloadable as a free upgrade for...

NI introduces SCARBEE PRE-BASS Amped and MM-BASS

Posted: 26 Oct 2009 10:58 AM PDT

Native Instruments today introduced SCARBEE PRE-BASS Amped and MM-BASS. PRE-BASS Amped is an additional version of the PRE-BASS software instrument that provides a meticulous, highly musical rendition of the iconic Fender Precision bass, recorded...

Virtuasonic introduces MIJOY Pro 4

Posted: 26 Oct 2009 07:11 AM PDT

MIJOY PRO is a VSTi MIDI plug-in that allows you to use a joystick or gamepad as a MIDI controller. It can be used to control other VSTi instruments, FX plug-ins and even MIDI hardware in real-time. ...

Monday, October 26, 2009

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Syntheway releases Virtual Sitar VSTi

Posted: 26 Oct 2009 02:15 AM PDT

Syntheway Virtual Sitar is a VST instrument designed to emulate the Indian Sitar. The Sitar is a Hindustani classical stringed instrument which utilizes sympathetic strings along with regular...

Soundation Studio, The web based sequencer

Posted: 25 Oct 2009 03:52 PM PDT

Soundation Studio is the web based sequencer that enables you to make music, ringtones and audio clips directly from the internet without downloading any software.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

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djay 3.0.1 released

Posted: 25 Oct 2009 02:50 AM PDT

djay 3.0.1 is a free update for all registered djay 3 users! After the overwhelmingly successful launch of djay 3.0 a few weeks ago and a lot of great feedback.

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VST Moog Little Phatty Editor now available

Posted: 24 Oct 2009 03:06 AM PDT

Few synths fit the computer music world as well as the Little Phatty, and that fit just became even better with the release of the VST Little Phatty Editor. The VST Little Phatty Editor is available in Windows and Mac (Intel and non-Intel) versions...

Saturday, October 24, 2009

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VST Moog Little Phatty Editor now available

Posted: 24 Oct 2009 03:06 AM PDT

Few synths fit the computer music world as well as the Little Phatty, and that fit just became even better with the release of the VST Little Phatty Editor. The VST Little Phatty Editor is available in Windows and Mac (Intel and non-Intel) versions...

Cakewalk is ready for Windows 7

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 09:10 AM PDT

Microsoft’s latest effort in the OS department, Windows 7 dropped yesterday after much anticipation. Windows 7 promises to be a much more robust OS than its predecessor, Windows Vista, making it an ideal choice for audio production. With...

Friday, October 23, 2009

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Elysia announces the Mpressor software plugin

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 03:27 AM PDT

Elysia informs us that the public beta of the software emulation of the Mpressor is starting in a few days. The mpressor plugin is the as close as it can get emulation of the famous creative compressor. Its all discrete circuitry and its special...

All Yellow Tools products version 2.5.2. updates

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 02:09 AM PDT

The entire Yellow Tools product range is now available with new versions: The Independence Pro Software Suite, Freedom, Origami and also Best Service Halls Of Fame Complete - Origami Edition are updated to version 2.5.2.

Steinberg CI2 Advanced Integration USB Studio now available

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 09:20 AM PDT

The CI2 Advanced Integration USB Studio is far more than just another interface – it\'s an intelligently integrated system which has all you need for your recording and production projects at home, in your band\'s rehearsal room or on the go...

Akai MPD18 portable pad controller Now Shipping

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 07:06 AM PDT

Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that its MPD18 portable padcontroller is now shipping to retailers.

Inside look in the Moby studio

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 06:54 AM PDT

Motherboard TV heads deep into the bowels of Moby’s Manhattan apartment-studio, where he unveils his prized assemblage of rarified gadgets, bizarre synthesizers, and vintage drum devices. A lovely video for all lovers of vintage gear. Check it...

DENON DJ partners with NI for DN-HC4500 Software Upgrade

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 05:12 AM PDT

Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, announces a partnership with Native Instruments, a leader in software and hardware for digital music production and performance, for a new...

de la Mancha releases GTO and GTX Compressors

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 05:05 AM PDT

de la Mancha is excited to release a pair of vintage style muscle compressors, GTO and GTX, available now as a pair for $29 and for a limited time, GTA is included for free.

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Inside look in the Moby studio

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 06:54 AM PDT

Motherboard TV heads deep into the bowels of Moby’s Manhattan apartment-studio, where he unveils his prized assemblage of rarified gadgets, bizarre synthesizers, and vintage drum devices. A lovely video for all lovers of vintage gear. Check it...

Thursday, October 22, 2009

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Pioneer announces limited edition of CDJ-400-K and DJM-400-K

Posted: 21 Oct 2009 06:30 PM PDT

Pioneer today announces exclusive limited edition models of the CDJ-400 multi-player and compact two-channel DJM-400 mixer.

SONiVOX Announces Sampla – Hip Hop Production Sampler

Posted: 21 Oct 2009 02:07 PM PDT

SONiVOX, Boston based virtual instrument manufacturer today announced the availability of Sampla - Hip Hop Production Sampler, an innovative new virtual sampler plug-in for MAC and PC designed for fast and professional quality sampling, and beat...

SM Pro Audio releases Nano Patch Plus

Posted: 21 Oct 2009 10:19 AM PDT

Welcome Nano Patch+! The new Nano Patch+ is the perfect symbiosis of bestseller Nano Patch and iNano. You also could say the Nano Patch+ is the Nano Patch with the mini jack I/O of the iNano and it\'s silver colour. Something else? Well yes, it has...

MOTU compatibility with Windows 7

Posted: 21 Oct 2009 08:44 AM PDT

Windows 7 has been available for a while now as the pre-installed OS on various new PCs, but the official ship date for accross-the-board availability is October 22. MOTU has worked closely with Microsoft to ensure a smooth transition for your MOTU...

XLN Audio releases Addictive Drums 1.5 - Adrenaline

Posted: 21 Oct 2009 06:59 AM PDT

XLN Audio announces the release of the free Addictive Drums 1.5 Adrenaline Update featuring full E-Drums Support, Beat Transformer, GM Support, New Beats, New Presets and more.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

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Ohmforce announces new Pricing and Disclaimer

Posted: 20 Oct 2009 02:50 AM PDT

As you might know, one of Ohm Force’s most important goals has always been to deliver top quality audio plug-ins at attractive prices. That’s what they’ve been doing since the very first beginning nine years ago. Nevertheless,...

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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Vir2 releases World Impact: Global Percussion

Posted: 20 Oct 2009 02:47 AM PDT

Get ready for a perfect storm of ethnic, world, and cinematic percussion. Featuring a massive collection of varied percussion samples, World Impact spans the globe featuring percussion instruments from large to small, west to east, north to south,...

Phoenix Audio anounces the DRS-8 Mic Pre-Amp

Posted: 19 Oct 2009 11:18 AM PDT

Phoenix Audio is pleased to announce the release of its 8 channel mic pre amp , the DRS-8. The DRS-8 is an 8 channel solid state class A discrete mic pre amp, each channel has its own dedicated level control, -30db pad, phantom power, phase reverse,...

Saturday, October 17, 2009

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Focal Professional launches CMS SUB

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 03:32 AM PDT

The CMS SUB is an active subwoofer designed to extend the frequency response of the CMS studio monitors. Its very high efficiency and dynamic capabilities guarantee a perfect integration with the CMS50 & 65 monitors. The CMS SUB offers tight and...

PreSonus Releases Studio One 1.0.1 Update

Posted: 17 Oct 2009 02:52 AM PDT

PreSonus has released the first maintenance update for Studio One Pro and Studio One Artist, the groundbreaking music-creation and production applications for Mac OS X and Windows. The new version 1.0.1 provides 10 new features and fixes an...

Plogue new soft-synthesizer goes back to the 80s game consoles

Posted: 16 Oct 2009 01:45 PM PDT

This new product allow any musician to faithfully reproduce the sound and style of vintage video game music and sound effects in a convenient plugin format, usable inside any sequencer or DAW, or as a standalone virtual instrument.

Focus on Ableton during the upcoming Amsterdam Dance Event

Posted: 16 Oct 2009 01:28 PM PDT

At this year\'s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), 365LIVE and Media Satellite present a series of workshops and audiovisual jam sessions, including an introduction to Ableton Max for Live, a fully integrated tool kit for making your own instruments,...

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Moog Halloween Theremin Video Contest

Posted: 16 Oct 2009 02:25 AM PDT

The call of the Theremin has been haunting the science fiction and horror movie genres for decades. It was there when aliens came to earth in The Day The Earth Stood Still and when monsters came to life in The Bride of Frankenstein.

Friday, October 16, 2009

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New sounds and samples on Sample Friday

Posted: 16 Oct 2009 03:10 AM PDT

These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this...

Moog Halloween Theremin Video Contest

Posted: 16 Oct 2009 02:25 AM PDT

The call of the Theremin has been haunting the science fiction and horror movie genres for decades. It was there when aliens came to earth in The Day The Earth Stood Still and when monsters came to life in The Bride of Frankenstein.

AAS Ultra Analog VA-1 v1.1.2 Update

Posted: 16 Oct 2009 02:20 AM PDT

Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Ultra Analog VA-1 v1.1.2 Update for Mac OS X and Windows.

Grace introduces M103 and M501

Posted: 16 Oct 2009 02:11 AM PDT

Grace introduced two new products. First off there is the 2009 PAR EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER, the M103 Channel Strip. Second a new high fidelity 500 series microphone preamplifier module, the M501.

AKAI LPK25 and LPD8 now shipping

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 09:25 AM PDT

Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the LPD8 laptop pad controller and LPK25 laptop performance keyboard controller are now shipping to retailers. The LPD8 and LPK25 are USB-MIDI controllers for musicians,...

Propellerhead Record micro video tutorial 16

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 08:23 AM PDT

It\'s time to take a look at some ways to work creatively with REX files in Record. Record allows you to work with REX files in new, cool ways – in this tutorial, we learn a few of them.

Wave Arts plug-ins update to version 5.49

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 06:39 AM PDT

Wave Arts announce the 5.49 update for all Wave Arts plug-ins that are part of Power Suite 5 and Master Restoration Suite. This update features official Snow Leopard support on Mac and a number of other fixes and enhancements.

SPL Analog Code MicroPlug Attacker for FREE

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 04:48 AM PDT

SPL celebrates one year of Analog Code and give away one Attacker per computer. The Attacker is based upon the famous Transient Designer and provides its more attack function. The Attacker give away promotion is running from October 15 to November 15...