ESI have finally utilised their famous EWDM technology in a FireWire Audio interface. Now you can use driver interfaces like ASIO 2.0, GSIF 2.0, MME and WDM simultaneously with the same features that made ESI’s PCI audio interfaces famous. Of course, EWDM for FireWire also provides the DirectWIRE technology the virtual digital patchbay and support for very low latency values (as low as 1.5ms or even less).
K.ON Expandable Controller Keyboard with 88 hammer action keys. With a solid aluminium case, K.ON is not only stylish, but extremely well suited for professional usage, either live on stage or in any studio environment. Several faders and dials as controllers are provided, allowing remote control of software and hardware synthesizers.
Antares Audio Technologies, the worldwide leader in voice processing technology for the professional audiorecording industry, has announced the release of Voice Thing!, an extremely affordable and easy to use PC application for changing voices in real time.
With SampleRobot 3 musicians can create their own virtual musical instruments as well as sound and loop libraries very easily. SampleRobot 3 offers cutting-edge sampling technology.
Allen and Heath has selected the forthcoming Pro Light and Sound show in Frankfurt to unveil two new additions to the ZED range of small format USB mixers for live performance, recording and production.
The E2Deesser is now available in all native formats for both Windows and Mac OSX.
TC Electronic announces that the LM5 Loudness Radar Meter plug-in for ProTools|HD is now shipping.
The word on the street is that: “……ECLER will release the new NUO 2.0, NUO 3.0 and NUO 4.0 at Musikmesse in Frankfurt from March 12 to 15, as well as a brand new EVO series mixer”. Well that is what you can read on the Ecler forums, and that is all there is!
Suona (the Chinese shawm) was originated from Persia and then slowly adopted by the Chinese in the course of history. By the time of the Ming Dynasty (14th – 17th century), Suona is documented as a prevalent instrument in China.
QuikQuak has released a real-time pitch changing plug-in. The Pitchwheel plug-in changes the pitch of a sound without changing its length. It has a large, easy to use dial and simple parameters making it a fast and creative effect unit.
Schaack Audio Technologies have released Transient Shaper, a new plug-in for shaping dynamics. It is available in Windows VST format with Mac AU format expected shortly.
The MATRIX Vocoder is now compatible to the new VST3 standard, the next major revision of Steinberg’s Virtual Studio Technology. The new side chaining capabilities in VST3 makes the handling of MATRIX much easier.
D16 group now officially released Devastor. Both the full version (for their customers) and the demo version are now available to download as the 1.0.0 version. That means it is no longer available as preorder but as a regular product.
Speakerphone is an audio plug-in that gives you authentic speakers of any size together with their natural environments. AudioEase has released an updated version (1.0.2.).
A new maintenance update for Steinberg’s virtual drummer Groove Agent 3 is now available for download. Version 3.0.2.14 is offering several minor enhancements and is recommended for all Groove Agent 3 users.