Monthly Archives: July 2006

Zoom announces H4 Handy Recorder

Zoom enters a new category with the production of the H4 Handy Digital 4-Track Recorder. The H4 fits in your palm and is perfect for ENG and a variety of other mobile recording applications. Performing as a dual function device with a 4-track mode for easy-to-use multi-track recording and a stereo mode (2 track) for handy field recording, the H4 is a unique entry in the hand-held digital recording space.

Native Instruments updates Akoustik Piano

Native Instruments just released AKOUSTIK PIANO 1.1 R2, a free update for its acclaimed piano software instrument. The new version offers significant improvements and additional features in almost every area, further extending its recognized strengths in sonic realism, playability, functionality and ease of use.

Image Line acquires Toxic III from Maxx Claster

Image Line acquires Toxic III from Maxx Claster

Image Line, the company behind the infamous FLStudio software, has acquired Toxic III from Maxx Claster. Toxic III features a hybrid synthesis engine, combining the best of FM and Subtractive synthesis. With the addition of a warm, analog modeled filter and set of built in effects, the Toxic concept remains one of convenience, simplicity, and superb sound quality.

Free plugin from CamelAudio

Free plugin from CamelAudio

Camel Audio are pleased to announce CamelCrusher – a new free VST and Audio Unit plugin. CamelCrusher is a versatile colouring multi effect that borrows some features from its big brother CamelPhat. It offers two different distortion algorithms which can be blended together to create a wide variety of tones and textures. Great for guitars, drums and plenty more.

Crysonic releases nXtasy VST Plug In

Crysonic releases nXtasy VST Plug In

Crysonic announces the immediate availability of the nXtasy VST plugin. The newest VST offering from Crysonic offers the ability to enhance harmonics and enduce warm analog saturation. nXtasy provides the same multi octave harmonic enhancement ability found in the Crysonic multi purpose mastering plug-in, VST Spectra Q, by adding harmonic content to fundamental frequencies and enabling warm tube saturation. nXtasy can be used through out the entire chain of music production from tracking and live use to mixing and final mastering.

Scarbee Vintage Keyboard Collection and Keyboard Gold Bundle for KONTAKT 2.11/KOMPAKT

Scarbee Vintage Keyboard Collection and Keyboard Gold Bundle for KONTAKT 2.11/KOMPAKT

Scarbee is proud to release Vintage Keyboard Collection and Keyboard Gold Bundle for KONTAKT and KOMPAKT. This version includes both a 16 bit version – suitable for live use with Laptop or Muse Research Receptor + a 24 bit version – suitable for Studio use. For Kontakt 2.11 we also included module graphics of all instruments with various controls directly available for the user.