Monthly Archives: June 2009

Apogee Introduces ONE

ONE is a single input, stereo output USB music interface designed to work seamlessly with Apples iTunes, GarageBand, Logic, Final Cut or any Core Audio compliant application on a Mac. Unlike any product in its category, ONE features an internal reference condenser microphone, ideal for capturing inspired musical moments. ONE also includes a world-class microphone preamp, an instrument input for guitar, bass, and keyboards, and a studio-quality stereo output for headphones or powered monitors.

New Stanton SC System 3 video featuring Richard Devine

Stanton has just released a new video featuring DJ/Producer extraordinaire Richard Devine unlocking the potential of their new SC System 3 controller solution with Traktor. The setup consists of two SCS.3d controllers used like turntables, in conjunction with the newest addition to the SC System 3 series, the soon to be released SCS.3m mix controller.

Musicrow updates Vintage Strings MkIII to version 1.1

Vintage Strings MkIII is a super realistic virtual string machine that perfectly recreates the lush sound of analog string machines. The string machine (also called string ensemble or string synth) was invented by ken freeman in 1970 as an attempt to replicate the sound of orchestral strings. It was so successful that it shortly became beloved instrument in its own right.

Toontrack updates Superior Drummer to version 2.1.1

This update contains many bug fixes essential for the now-shipping Metal Foundry SDX. This new expansion pack will not function properly with previous versions of Superior Drummer and is therefore required. It also features a number of improvements to preset management and comes therefore highly recommended to all users (with and without SDX in their arsenal).

SonicProjects release VM Bundle

SonicProjects have released VM Bundle. The VM Bundle was exclusively made for the V-Machine, the V-Rack and VFX Mac and PC, with a lot of adaptations and optimizations. It is the ultimative analog power bundle for your V-Machine and V-Rack! The bundle contains adapted versions of OP-X and Stringer as well as two send effect plugins and preconfigured ready-to-play banks.

Enhanced Mobile Recording with McDSP Retro Recorder

Put some fun back into audio recording with Retro Recorder by McDSP. The highly stylized yet simple interface makes recording easy on any iPhone. Patent pending Audio Level eXtension (ALX) technology improves recording quality beyond the capability of hand held recorders costing many times more. Even without an external microphone, Retro Recorder can capture detail other recorders cannot – up to 32 times more signal level.

SmartAV Tango and Pyramix

Smart AV have been working closely with Merging Technologies in Switzerland to integrate Pyramix with Smart Consoles for more than 5 years. The great support they have received from Merging combined with the sophistication of their Oasis interface protocol has facilitated a particularly tight integration between Pyramix and all Smart Consoles. The integration with the latest Smart Console, Tango, was launched in December last year. Thanks to Chris Goodes of Soundfirm in Melbourne a video demonstrating the Tango/Pyramix integration is available.

BIAS Master Perfection Suite updated to version 1.2.1.

BIAS announced today that the Master Perfection Suite, a powerful ensemble of six professional audio processing plug-ins, has been updated to version 1.2.1 and now offers full compatibility with Pro Tools 8 on Mac and Windows computing platforms. In addition, version 1.2.1 features dozens of new presets for mixing, mastering, and special effects. The Master Perfection Suite is aimed at musicians, recording and mastering engineers, audio and video editors, sound designers and other audio professionals.