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Monthly Archives: September 2004
LinPlug released RM IV v4.1
LinPlug have released the v4.1 update for RM IV.
Changes:
* More than 2700 MIDI grooves, dedicated MIDI-browser with drag/drop to the host.
* 100 new drum kits.
* Support for Mac OSX 10.3.5.
* Single Pads can be saved, loaded, copied and pasted.
* Output configuration can be changed on the fly with Live 4.
The downloadable version is available now with the CD version due on 22nd September. This update costs 25 USD / 20 EUR, but anyone that purchased RM IV after August 1st will get it free.
M-Audio releases driver update (OS-X) for Transit
M-Audio released an update to version 1.5.9 of the driver for its Transit small audio interface (Mac 10.3 (Panther), MacOS 10.2 (Jaguar)).
This update fixes bugs:
– fixed a problem that could cause a system hang when a Powerbook is put to sleep with the Transit active,
– fixed a problem that caused the Transit to report to CoreAudio that it supported AC-3 when AC-3 mode was not selected in the preference pane,
– fixed problem that caused a memory leak when the Transit was unplugged.
Sony Oxford announces long-awaited Reverb Plug-in (Pro Tools)
The Oxford Reverb plug-in is a highly flexible artificial reverberation generator designed to complement existing Oxford applications in providing the professional user with highest technical and sonic performance coupled with high levels of artistic and creative facility. By avoiding fixed algorithms and providing user control of all parameters, the Oxford Reverb allows the professional engineer the powerful facility to build virtual spaces freely depending on artistic need, ranging from dry reflection ambiences, room and hall simulations, sound effects, all the way to wide open reverberant spaces with a very large range of possible texture and spatial character.
Plugzilla now supports LADPSA
Revolutionary Plugin Player to Support Additional Universal Format. – Expanding its reach as the world’s first standalone plugin player, Manifold Labs today announced that Plugzilla will support Linux Audio Developer’s Simple Plugin API (LADPSA). A Linux-based host supporting VST plugins, Plugzilla has brought a new level of portability and power to front of house, mastering, and recording studios. By supporting LADSPA, the product now supports an even larger set of compelling effects.
Ableton released update for Ableton Live 4
Today Ableton released an update for their Live software. The latest version is now v.4.0.3.
Devine Machine software released Lucifer VST
Lucifer is a VST FX plugin designed for manipulating audio tracks in realtime.
Repeat, Gate, Stutter and Scratch a live input or audio track on the fly.
Elemental Audio announces Neodynium – The next generation of compression
Elemental Audio Systems is pleased to announce the release of the newest product in its expanding line of audio plug-ins, Neodynium. An innovative compressor and dynamics processing plug-in, Neodynium employs sophisticated processing techniques to provide greater control of audio levels than existing products while delivering the topnotch sound quality audio professionals demand. Additionally, Neodynium introduces a cutting edge, visual approach to compression that supplies invaluable information for optimizing and directing compression efforts and ensuring effective compressor use.
Silverspike releases reverb and room simulator R2
Silverspike has released new reverb and room simulator R2. After two years of research and development Silverspike is proud to present it’s new reverb engine which forms the core component of R2. Authentic, high quality room simulation and reverberation delivered with low CPU consumption make it the ideal reverb for many applications.
Cakewalk announces the Studio Precision & Power Tour featuring SONAR 4 Producer edition
Cakewalk, developer of the world’s best-selling music and sound software for Windows, announces the Studio Precision & Power Tour featuring SONAR 4 Producer Edition. The Studio Precision & Power Tour will feature a real-world view of all the new features found in the industry standard Windows production environment.
Digidesign announces Venue live sound environment
Digidesign is excited to announce VENUE, an innovative, state-of-the-art modular live sound reinforcement mixing and processing environment offering the quality and functionality of high-end live sound mixing systems at a far more affordable price point. Digidesign will show VENUE in booth #L90 at The PLASA Show in London from September 12-15, 2004. VENUE is expected to ship in Q1 2005.
LinPlug’s SaxLab soon to be released
LinPlug is proud to announce the upcoming release of SaxLab.
SaxLab is a professional and highly-flexible VST/AU-format wind instrument
synthesizer with several unique features. SaxLab uses multi-sample playback of
wind-instrument samples and incorporates a specially designed four-voice
crossfade system that is capable of creating highly realistic wind instrument
sounds.
Stanton and Native Instruments announce FinalScratch 2
Stanton® presents the ground-breaking FinalScratch® 2 system. The hardware core is the brand-new ScratchAmp 2 – a FireWire® sound card that delivers maximum audio throughput with minimal latency. The ScratchAmp 2 comes armed with an extensive array of inputs and outputs, including MIDI connections, and the industry-standard 24-bit/96kHz converters ensure studio-quality sound.
SmartAV announces the Smart Console
Smart AV Pty. Ltd., an Australian based manufacturer, announces “The Smart Console™”, the first mixing control surface incorporating patented ARC technologyTM. Smart AV has created a new breed of console that sets a new standard of ergonomic efficiency associated with mixing and editing large numbers of channels.
Yamaha 01V96 version2 system software download available
Yamaha has made the 01V96 Version2 System Software available for download.