Monthly Archives: March 2010

Introducing IRCAM Tools by Flux

Flux:: Sound and Picture Development in collaboration with IRCAM proudly presents the forthcoming IRCAM Tools product range. The IRCAM Tools products express the result of over twenty years of fundamental research within the realms of music related digital signal processing. First out, Flux present a series of products evolved from two major fields of technology, Acoustic & Cognitive Spaces, and Sound Analysis & Synthesis.

Behringer releases PRO MIXER DX2000USB

These days a DJ gig can command a lot more than a mic and a couple of turntables. You may need to accommodate a multimedia presentation, a variety of audio platforms (vinyl, CDs, mp3) and multiple mics—all at the same event! That’s why BEHRINGER is proud to present the 7-channel DX2000USB with its built-in USB/audio interface—an invaluable tool for the DJ-of-all-trades.

Fairlight CMI Legacy for your Reason – Video

Five months in the making, my new Refill “Fairlight CMI Legacy” is now available from PowerFX.com. All music examples and sound programming by Patrick Fridh Aka Bitley™. This library collects an awesome amount of ultra clean recordings of the original sounds from the Fairlight CMI II, the world’s first real sampling based workstation as premiered some time before 1980. And this entire Reason 4 library costs much less than 64 kilobytes of memory did in 1980. 

U-He ACE runthrough by Torley – Video

The software synthesizer ACE (Any Cable Everywhere) delivers top quality sound at a highly competitive price. The selection of modules and clear layout make ACE the ideal instrument for newcomers delving into the fascinating world of modular synthesis. The number of ways to connect modules together is practically infinite, and you will soon discover how much more fun it is to make your own sounds in ACE than in a non-modular synthesizer. Torley is a Youtube user that gives demonstrations on a regular basis of new and interesting software instruments. The video below is on the ACE synth from Urs Heckmann. We think it is a very interesting synth with some really cool sounds. But … you deicde for yourself.

Universal Audio Announces 4-710D Mic Preamp & DI

Universal Audio announced a new addition to its award-winning line of premium analog recording hardware: the 4-710D Four-Channel “Twin-finity” Mic Preamp & DI with Dynamics. As the newest member of UA’s popular analog product lineup, the 4-710D combines UA’s classic design approach with several modern innovations — creating a unique studio device suited to a wide range of applications.

NI Abbey Road Drums Tutorial Video

This tutorial gives an overview of both Abbey Roads 60s and 70s Drums, explaining basic parameters and the mixing desk as well as some of the advanced features such as randomization.These KONTAKT Instruments contain no emulations or modeling of any kind – ABBEY ROAD 60s and 70s DRUMS are built entirely of high-quality samples of vintage drum kits from the 1960s and 1970s, made accessible via an easy-to-use interface newly created in conjunction with the Abbey Road experts. Made up of thousands of painstakingly sampled hits, every sound in these KONTAKT Instruments were recorded in Abbey Road’s legendary Studio Two using classic vintage equipment from that period.

Spectrasonics announce new features and sounds for Omnisphere and Trilian

Leading virtual instrument developer Spectrasonics have announced a brand new free update for the multi-award winning Omnisphere and Trilian at this year’s Frankfurt Musikmesse. Version 1.3 offers new performance features including real-time performance sync capabilities allowing all three Spectrasonics instruments to be used together in some unique ways, Groove Lock Envelopes, new sounds, videos and more.

Introducing the limited edition Future Retro UV Orb

Only 40 units will be offered with this UV green finish that glows brightly under blacklight. Same features and functions as the standard Orb unit. The Orb is an easy to use, single track, step-based digital sequencer, ideal for controlling our XS semi-modular synthesizer as well as other analog CV/Gate or MIDI synthesizers. The Orb is also a perfect solution for controlling 303 clones which often lack the essential sequencer.

Introducing the new Metric Halo LIO-8

For a variety of reasons, many folks do not need the preamps that we built into the ULN-8, but want to take advantage of its exceptional conversion and interfacing. If you have a collection of great preamps or a great console, or no need for preamps at all in your mastering or edit suites, we built the LIO-8 for you – a product that provides the exceptional conversion, mixing and interfacing pioneered by the ULN-8 without the expense and power requirements of the preamp section, at a wallet friendly price of only $3995.

Focal Professional announces CMS 40

This new work tool was developed to meet the requirement of Professionals as well as demanding Home-Studio owners: to find an ultra-compact studio monitor that combines neutrality, extended bass response, and easy installation. The CMS 40 is the most compact and most affordable monitor of the Focal Professional range. In a Home Studio, its design allows a near-field listening from 40cm without compromising sound neutrality or the delicate mid-bass and bass balance.