Friday, April 30, 2010

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Voxengo Elephant 3.6 mastering limiter released

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 01:18 AM PDT

Voxengo Elephant update version 3.6 is now available for download. Voxengo Elephant is a mastering limiter plug-in for professional music production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.

Camel Audio releases two new Alchemy soundbanks

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 09:41 AM PDT

Camel Audio have just released two new Alchemy soundbanks - Luftrum: Ambient and Cameleon: Remixed. Like all Alchemy Soundbanks, each bank is a standalone instrument in its own right, as it comes with a complementary copy of the new Alchemy Player...

Waves on your Yamaha - Introducing the WSG-Y16 I/O Card

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 08:39 AM PDT

The WSG-Y16 is a mini-YGDAI card which makes it possible to run Waves plugins on selected Yamaha mixing consoles, using Waves SoundGrid technology. Together with a switch, a server, a Mac or PC, and iLok-authorized Waves plugins, the WSG-Y16 lets...

PolyKB Dongle free demo available

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 05:43 AM PDT

The PolyKB is a modern take on a very rare, very powerful polyphonic synthesizer released in the 80\'s by a french company. One of it’s unique features, is the never before heard continuously modulated waveform. This feature was never...

FG Connects Live Update for Roland Fantom-G

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 05:36 AM PDT

Roland Corporation is proud to announce that the new FG Connects Live project is now available on the Roland website. As part of the Version 1.50 Update for the Fantom-G Series Workstations, this free download will emphasize the powerful live...

Slate Digital TRIGGER Now Available

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 05:26 AM PDT

Slate Digital is pleased to announce that the new SLATE DIGITAL advanced drum replacer TRIGGER Platinum is now available for purchase. TRIGGER is a multi channel, phase accurate drum replacer with 6 channels of multi velocity sample layers. This...

HG Fortune Releases The Dreammachine 3

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 05:16 AM PDT

This is a new and completely rebuilt version of The Dreammachine featuring a largely increased functionality. Still it is a machine intended for slow motion providing complex evolving athmospheres and soundscapes. The concept of the Dreammachine is...

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FG Connects Live Update for Roland Fantom-G

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 05:36 AM PDT

Roland Corporation is proud to announce that the new FG Connects Live project is now available on the Roland website. As part of the Version 1.50 Update for the Fantom-G Series Workstations, this free download will emphasize the powerful live...

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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New Electro Sounds for FabFilter Twin 2

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 09:11 AM PDT

FabFilter has released a new Electro sound set by Ouroboros for FabFilter Twin 2, its powerful software synthesizer. The Electro sound set includes over 140 new and exciting presets that will add an edge to your music, with immediate application to...

Free Elysia Niveau Filter plugin & mpressor 1.0.3 update out now

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 06:42 AM PDT

Get the niveau filter section of our famous mpressor plugin - it\'s free! Add punch to muffled snares, reduce the harshness from active pickups, create some wonderful Dub and LoFi sounds... there are so many ways to benefit from this little...

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

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PreSonus Studio One 1.5 update now available

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 03:29 AM PDT

The recently announced 1.5. update for the Studio One DAW software is now available according to Presonus. , along with three new content expansions: Studio One Expansion (hundreds of new presets and fx chains), Studio One Piano (an improved piano...

Nomad Factory Vintage Altec EQ Emulation released

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 03:14 AM PDT

Nomad Factory have digitally recreated the vintage ALTEC 9063B Program Equalizer. The ALL-TECH 9063B Equalizer emulate the legendary ALTEC 9063B Program Equalizer. Nomad added a simple Output Level control for better control on the overall level.

Electric Himalaya Antiquity - DCAM: Synth Squad Preset Pack

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 01:46 AM PDT

FXpansion is proud to present Himalaya: Antiquity, a DCAM: Synth Squad Preset Pack produced by Electric Himalaya. The scope of Antiquity\'s chunky, vintage sounds is breathtaking, and its musical character will keep you playing for hours.

Music City USA SDX for Toontracks Superior Drummer

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 01:41 AM PDT

Like it, love it or leave it, Nashville Tennessee is Music City USA. With more labels, publishers, writers, producers, musicians and artists per capita than any other city in North America, Nashville knows a thing or two about great music, and...

FL Studio 9.1. Top 10 New Features

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 01:34 AM PDT

Imageline has released an update for FL Studio. FL Studio 9.1 includes some great new additions including Fruity Convolver (see below) & Drumpad. Below is a video explaining the top ten new features

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

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DIVA - A very limited edition of genoQs Octopus

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 11:45 PM PDT

It has been five short years since the launch of the magnificent Octopus and the start of genoQs Machines. What a story - and what better time to set another mark in the ground with an extraordinary machine: Octopus \"Diva\".

Rayzoon Announces Jamstix 3

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 06:25 PM PDT

Rayzoon is pleased to announce that Jamstix 3, the latest installment of its acclaimed virtual drummer, will be released on May, 5th 2010.

Apogee Announces Transport, a Recording Blog for the Music Enthusiast

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 06:14 PM PDT

Apogee Electronics is excited to announce the launch of its first music and recording blog Transport. From stories behind music making to tricks that made the hits, Transport is a one-stop informative and inspirational resource for anyone interested...

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DIVA - A very limited edition of genoQs Octopus

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 11:45 PM PDT

It has been five short years since the launch of the magnificent Octopus and the start of genoQs Machines. What a story - and what better time to set another mark in the ground with an extraordinary machine: Octopus \"Diva\".

Sunday, April 25, 2010

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Hands on Imageline Drumaxx drum software - Video

Posted: 25 Apr 2010 01:46 AM PDT

Recently ImageLine have released their Drumaxx drum software. The Drumaxx percussion modeling instrument gives you total control over 16 physically modeled drum pads that can be routed to independent outputs for external effects processing. Drumaxx...

Saturday, April 24, 2010

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Drawmer introduces new precision Pre-Amp

Posted: 24 Apr 2010 01:03 AM PDT

The Drawmer HQ sets a new standard in monitor pre-amps, by combining a state of the art DAC with superior analogue design and an ingenious control system. The monitor pre-amp is one of the most important pieces of equipment for both audio...

iPad controller Midipad in action - Video

Posted: 23 Apr 2010 10:06 AM PDT

Just a few weeks ago we presented you the first controller app for iPad called Midipad. It is an exciting new app for the iPad/iPhone for music creation and live-performance. The striking feature of midipad is its ability to directly communicate...

SPL launches DrumXchanger Software

Posted: 23 Apr 2010 05:51 AM PDT

You guessed it: the DrumXchanger replaces drum sounds. What\'s more surprising: based upon SPL\'s proprietary Transient Designer technology, it can replace drum sounds irrespective of their level.

Waves JJP Artist Signature Collection available

Posted: 23 Apr 2010 05:45 AM PDT

Six application-specific audio plug-ins, created in collaboration with iconic Grammy®-winning producer/mixing engineer Jack Joseph Puig.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

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Voxengo Voxformer 2.4 vocal channel strip plugin released

Posted: 22 Apr 2010 02:35 AM PDT

Voxengo Voxformer version 2.4 update is now available for download. Voxformer is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plugin for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and...

TC Electronic System 6000 MKII - Video

Posted: 21 Apr 2010 09:05 AM PDT

The original System 6000 launched to critical acclaim in 2000, and in less than a decade has established itself as the industry standard for stereo and multi-channel reverb and signal processing. The software and processing capabilities have...

Allen & Heath Xone:DX arrives at the Gearjunkies Lab

Posted: 21 Apr 2010 05:27 AM PDT

Today was a good day! Yes, the good people from TM Audio (dutch importer) send us a shiny Xone:DX controller to play with. It is always cool to unbox \'new gear\'. That\'s what we live for (... amongst other activities of course). In the coming weeks...

Worlds first iPad DJ - DJ Rana Sobhany

Posted: 21 Apr 2010 03:58 AM PDT

Rana Sobhany woke up at 5:30am to pre-order her iPad on March 12th, and got in line to pick it up at 2am on April 3rd. She rocked the house over the weekend at the iPad Dev Camp in Silicon Valley and here we learn how she was DJ\'ing there.

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Worlds first iPad DJ - DJ Rana Sobhany

Posted: 21 Apr 2010 03:58 AM PDT

Rana Sobhany woke up at 5:30am to pre-order her iPad on March 12th, and got in line to pick it up at 2am on April 3rd. She rocked the house over the weekend at the iPad Dev Camp in Silicon Valley and here we learn how she was DJ\'ing there.

Live At Moog Season 2 starts with Amanda Palmer

Posted: 21 Apr 2010 01:57 AM PDT

On Wednesday April 21st at 7 pm, Moog Music and Pastemagazine.com will launch the second season of Live at Moog with Amanda Palmer. Live at Moog is an innovative web video series featuring performances filmed at the legendary Moog Music factory in...

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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New Windows 7 Drivers for All Lexicon USB Desktop Recording Interfaces

Posted: 21 Apr 2010 02:13 AM PDT

Lexicon has released new Windows 7 software drivers for Alpha, Lambda, Omega and the I∙ONIX U22, U42S, and U82S series of Desktop Recording Interfaces. Now all of the Lexicon USB Desktop Recording Interfaces operate seamlessly on any...

Live At Moog Season 2 starts with Amanda Palmer

Posted: 21 Apr 2010 01:57 AM PDT

On Wednesday April 21st at 7 pm, Moog Music and Pastemagazine.com will launch the second season of Live at Moog with Amanda Palmer. Live at Moog is an innovative web video series featuring performances filmed at the legendary Moog Music factory in...

AAS String Studio VS-1 v1.1.3 released

Posted: 21 Apr 2010 01:53 AM PDT

Applied Acoustics Systems releases the String Studio VS-1 v1.1.3 Update for Windows. This is a maintenance update containing the following changes:- Added native 64-bit VST plug-in- Fixed minor bugs

Not a tutorial, just a cool video on NI MASCHINE 1.5.

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 05:48 PM PDT

Yesterday Native Instruments released MASCHINE 1.5, a major free update that significantly increases the functionality and creative potential of the acclaimed computer-based music production system. With more classic drum machine features, improved...

Improved functionality for Native Instruments MASCHINE 1.5

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 10:34 AM PDT

Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.5, a major free update that significantly increases the functionality and creative potential of the acclaimed computer-based music production system. With more classic drum machine features, improved host...

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

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Rupert Neve is shipping Portico 5017 Mobile DI/Pre/Comp

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 12:48 AM PDT

Rupert Neve Designs is now shipping the Portico 5017 Mobile DI/Pre/Comp. Comprised of a rugged, portable chassis with world class Portico preamp, compressor and DI circuitry, the 5017 features two-channel operation, Vari-phase, Silk, DI/mic blending...

New OS for Elektron Machinedrum and Monomachine available

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 08:25 AM PDT

Elektron has today released new updated Operating Systems for their Machinedrum and Monomachine instruments. Both updates are available on the Elektron website as of today.

Steinberg will Tour Nuendo 5 worldwide

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 05:15 AM PDT

With the advent of releasing its new advanced post, live and audio production system, Steinberg today is pleased to announce that it is presenting Nuendo 5 at certified Nuendo dealers and well-known post-production studios in more than twelve...

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New OS for Elektron Machinedrum and Monomachine available

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 08:25 AM PDT

Elektron has today released new updated Operating Systems for their Machinedrum and Monomachine instruments. Both updates are available on the Elektron website as of today.

Monday, April 19, 2010

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Allen & Heath AES London preview

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 02:45 AM PDT

British mixer manufacturer, Allen & Heath, will be showcasing a selection of its products from the iLive digital series and its dedicated broadcast and recording mixers at the AES London in May 2010. A highlight will be the iDR-16 3U MixRack...

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GForce impOSCar2 Hardware Controller?

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 02:19 AM PDT

This \'much-anticipated\' next version of the Imposcar softsynth is in its final development stage. According to their own website, GForce are putting their heads down once more and get on with the job of completing this instrument. So we have to...

Sunday, April 18, 2010

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GForce impOSCar2 Hardware Controller?

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 02:19 AM PDT

This \'much-anticipated\' next version of the Imposcar softsynth is in its final development stage. According to their own website, GForce are putting their heads down once more and get on with the job of completing this instrument. So we have to...

HM2 NAIL Compressor from A-Designs Audio is now shipping

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 12:52 AM PDT

Following its well-received \"sneak-peak\" preview at the NAMM Show earlier this year, the new HM2 NAIL Compressor from A-Designs Audio is now shipping. Featuring a hybrid topology combining a feedback diode-based design with a 12AT7 tube output...

Saturday, April 17, 2010

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Spectrasonics Launches New Artist Video Series

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 01:43 AM PDT

Spectrasonics today debuted a new online Artist Video Series to showcase world-class artists performing and creating new original music tracks with their award-winning virtual instruments Omnisphere, Trilian and Stylus RMX. http://bit.ly/90qQ8f...

Korg SV-1 Editor Advantages - Video Tutorial

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 06:40 AM PDT

The SV-1 contains the hippest, most in-demand and soul-satisfying keyboard sounds ever collected in a single instrument. Decades of electro-mechanical, transistorized, tape-driven, analog, and digital legends are joined by a collection of rich...

de la Mancha releases Urban Decay distortion

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 05:27 AM PDT

de la Mancha announces the release of Urban Decay, a 3 band distortion plugin (VST, Windows) that brings 13 flavours of dirt, filth, noise and degradation for just $15.

AAS Ultra Analog VA-1 v1.1.4 Update Available

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 05:24 AM PDT

Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Ultra Analog VA-1 v1.1.4 Update for Windows. This is a maintenance update containing the following changes:

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Korg SV-1 Editor Advantages - Video Tutorial

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 06:40 AM PDT

The SV-1 contains the hippest, most in-demand and soul-satisfying keyboard sounds ever collected in a single instrument. Decades of electro-mechanical, transistorized, tape-driven, analog, and digital legends are joined by a collection of rich...

Friday, April 16, 2010

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Circle Synth users ... be heart!

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 08:35 AM PDT

FAW (Future Audio Workshop) have started a Circle Synth User Group on SoundCloud. If you are a SoundCloud user then they would love to hear the music you have created using Circle. It also provides a great way for different Circle users to...

Waves Webinars - Learn More...

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 06:23 AM PDT

Waves Webinars is your chance to hear from Waves artists and insiders, and get your questions answered. The next one takes place Wednesday, April 21st at 4PM EST and will give you an inside look at our new Chris Lord-Alge Artist Signature...

Toontrack Music releases EZmix mixing tool

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 06:20 AM PDT

Toontrack Music release the next product in the Toontrack Software Tools line, EZmix. For all the track and songwriters with tight deadlines and a mobile work situation out there, Toontrack, in collaboration with DSP developers par excellence...

RS124 Compressor emulation from Abbey Road released

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 04:58 AM PDT

Abbey Road Plug-ins announce the release of the RS124 Compressor Plug-in, available exclusively at *Abbey Road Plug-ins. This plug-in provides incredibly accurate emulations of three original RS124 hardware units from Abbey Road’s unique...