djDecks version 0.74 has been released. This version adds full support for the Behringer BCD-2000 controller plus improvements in the automatic mixing mode, sound quality, better VST effect support and better vinyl control pitch stability.
The new operating system version for the TI range of synthesizers features a new Direct Monitoring mode and plasma style VU meters for each individual part along with bug fixes and refinements.
Tascam have released two new portable USB Audio/MIDI interfaces. The US-122L is the follow up to the popular US-122 while the US-144 is more of the same but with S/PDIF digital input and output added. Both allow you to Record two tracks at a time at up to 96kHz/24-bit qualitywith zero latency and seem like they would make aideal travelling companions to a laptop.
Ueberschall today announced the availability of Liquid Horn Section, the sixth volume in the Liquid Instruments Series for VST, Audio Units and RTAS. Using the highly acclaimed Melodyne technology from Celemony Software, Liquid Horn Section makes it possible for the first time to change a single voice within a horn section, and adjust it to the individual composers needs.
iZotope has updated Ozone, Trash and Spectron. The Ozone 3.09 update only applies to the Mac/PC version of the plugin. The Trash 1.08 and the Spectron 1.08 update only applies to the PC only Pro Tools, VST, and DirectX version of the plugin.
Version 1.5.3 of the audio editing software Melodyne uno is a service update which offers improved support for the universal binary functions of Intel Macs as well as several other minor improvements and a number of bug fixes.
Strike is a revolutionary RTAS instrument plugin that makes it easy to create, control, and produce professional drum performances right from within Pro Tools with uncanny realism. One part intelligent virtual drummer, one part professional drum module, Strike features a wide range of high definition drum kits and style choices, and allows for unprecedented control over the virtual drummers performance.
The most full featured control surface of its kind, Mackie Control C4 is now even more powerful thanks to full Reason 3.0 support and FREE C4 Commander Software for Mac or PC. With its 32 knobs and four large LCD displays, C4 breathes new life into thousands of plug-ins and virtual instruments, providing real time, hands-on control of up to 32 parameters simultaneously.
Spectra is a synthesizer plug-in which combines multistage additive synthesis with subtractive synthesis in an easy to operate and intuitive product. It provides you with a wealth of timbral possibilities, ranging from classic synthesizer sounds to re-synthesized instrument sounds and sound morphing.
Cakewalk today announces free Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro synthesizers for Mac and PC. The Rapture and Dimension Pro Expansion Packs are in direct response to success of the new Cakewalk Instruments line and the result of active dialog with our users. They view these free soundware updates as an example of Cakewalks commitment to the very best in product support for our customers.
MICRO BR – The Worlds Smallest Pro Studio! Meet the ultimate palmtop recording studio. Only slightly larger than an iPod, the tiny yet powerful Micro BR is dream for musicians on the go. The Micro BR offers four simultaneous playback tracks (plus 32 V-Tracks), an SD Card slot, onboard multi-effects, built-in rhythm patterns, a tuner, MP3 compatibility, USB, and more. No guitar case or gig bag should be without one.
The little elves at Five12 have been very busy over the last several months working on a ground-up rewrite of Numerology to support a slew of new features. A few of these include: Universal Binary Support, ReWire, New Sequencing and MIDI processing modules, an all-new routing page, mixer scenes, a much-revised user interface, improved AU integration, and much more.
PreSonus Audio is pleased to announce the FaderPort – a desktop USB automation and transport controller for computer recording to write single channel and group channel fader automation as well as complete transport control and navigation functionality to increase work flow and enhance creativity during recording and production.
M-Audio announced the availability of the new ProFire Lightbridge FireWire to Lightpipe audio interface. The device interfaces up to four Lightpipe devices with a PC or Mac via FireWire perfect for integrating digital mixers and/or ADATs with most popular DAW software. And M-Audio releases a new 4 x 4 USB audio interface built specifically for DJs and the included Torq DJ software, called Conective.
Ableton announced Sampler, an advanced sound design and sound sculpting instrument available as an upgrade within Ableton Live 6. In addition to providing perfect host integration, Sampler offers fresh sound design possibilities through its unique processing and modulation options. When combined within Abletons Instrument and Effect Racks in Live 6, multiple Samplers provide unprecedented depth of control, automation and sonic possibilities.