Monthly Archives: October 2004

Focusrite fuelled Novation

Focusrite fuelled Novation

Only three months have passed since Focusrite’s acquisition of Novation, yet so many improvements to Novation have already been made; Fantastic news for the thousands of Novation customers, present and future, worldwide. Not only have unit prices been reduced across the board, including the latest addition to the family, the fabulous X-Station, but the now expanded Research and Development team are also busy working on updates, software giveaways and new product development.

NI reissues Reaktor Electronic Instruments 1

NI reissues Reaktor Electronic Instruments 1

Following the recent launch of Electronic Instruments 2, NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is now also offering an enhanced version of the first REAKTOR instrument collection as a convenient download purchase.


The Electronic Instruments 1 collection consists of the drum machine Rhythmaker, the lead synthesizer Titan, the bass synth Grobian, the pad synth Atmotion, the envelope controlled multieffects unit EnFX, the dub delay Longflow and the filter bank Anima. The reissued version is now optimized for Reaktor 4 and Reaktor Session, and contains various enhancements to the instruments.

Moog now shipping the Etherwave pro

Moog now shipping the Etherwave pro

Moog Music announces the Etherwave Pro, a fully professional
theremin with unexcelled tone and response. Its features and portability
make it ideal for both stage and studio use. It is the latest development
in Moog Music¹s fifty-year history of building high quality Theremins. Bob
Moog calls it his best sounding theremin ever. ³The Etherwave Pro will set
a new standard for design and workmanship for electronic instruments.²

TC Electronic ships unlimited license for Virus | PowerCore

TC Electronic ships unlimited license for Virus | PowerCore

TC Electronic has released the Virus|PowerCore Unlimited License from Access Music, bringing a new level of synthesis to the PowerCore platform.




Available as an upgrade for the Virus|PowerCore Base License, the new license allows the instrument to be instanced on all of the PowerCore DSPs simultaneously. The Virus|PowerCore Unlimited License is available at dealers now and is also downloadable from www.tcelectronic.com at $249 MSRP.

Moog introduces editor-librarian software for the Minimoog Voyager

Moog introduces editor-librarian software for the Minimoog Voyager

Moog Music announces a new way to store, organize, compile and create Voyager presets — the Minimoog Voyager Editor-Librarian Software. This amazing new software includes all the functions contained in a Voyager preset on one screen. The Editor’s multi-functional easy-to-use interfaces allow users to create and interact with their Voyager like never before.


Designed to be the ultimate tool for managing and creating presets for the Minimoog Voyager, functions include: high resolution controls for creating precise adjustments to your presets, a radical GENETICS function for mutation and morphing of presets, and the LIBRARIAN function which allows the storing of a virtually unlimited number of presets, in user defined categories. Through a MIDI connection, you can pull or replace single presets or the entire bank of presets from the Voyager to your computer for storage or editing. Writing presets to your Voyager’s memory from your computer is as easy as a click of your mouse.

Sonalksis releases multi-band dynamics plug-ins

Sonalksis releases multi-band dynamics plug-ins

Sonalksis released CQ1 Multi-Band Compander and DQ1 Dynamic Equaliser for Mac OS X in both VST and AudioUnits formats. The CQ1 is a multi-band frequency-selective dynamics processor, allowing independent compression or expansion of four freely adjustable filter bands. The DQ1 dynamic-equaliser is an extremely versatile processing tool that can be used for precision sculpting, creative moulding, ambient enhancement or restoration.

Ableton released new update for Live

Ableton just released the latest bug fix update Live 4.0.4. To get this version please go to the download section of their website: www.ableton.com/downloads or use the “Check for Updates” function within Live’s help menu.


You DO NOT need to uninstall a previous Live version to install Live 4.0.4. You can install the new version in parallel. Rather the opposite Ableton recommends to keep the existing Live version until you have checked out Live 4.0.4.

IK Multimedia releases new modules for Sampletank

IK Multimedia releases new modules for Sampletank

IK Multimedia has released six new Sonik Capsules . These sound libraries work with popular samplers (SampleTank 2, HALion, exs24, Kontakt, Battery, Reason NNXT and more).

New capsules are:
– Acoustic Guitar Capsule,
– Electric Guitar Capsule,
– Bass Guitar Capsule,
– Studio Drums Capsule,
– Eclectic Drums Capsule,
– Groove Capsule.


Each Capsule costs 99 euros or 249 euros as 3 packs.

Basement.Arts releases MAC version for Reflex

Basement.Arts releases MAC version for Reflex

Reflex, the award winning virtual studio instrument (VSTi) is available for Mac OSX now. Reflex combines intelligent beat slicing with a powerful and easy to use graphical interface. It detects the tempo of your loop, pitches it to the host tempo and maps the slices to your keyboard. The library system allows you to instantly change a loop without those annoying open sample dialogs.

Digidesign starts shipping Synchronic Loop Manipulation Tool

Digidesign starts shipping Synchronic Loop Manipulation Tool

Digidesign started shipping the Synchronic plug-in for Pro Tools. Whether in a studio environment or onstage, Synchronic gives you the power to substantially modify looped audio on the fly and, in the process, define your signature sound.


An ideal instrument for spontaneous composition and improvisation, Synchronic offers performing electronic musicians and DJs the ability to sculpt loops and create tempo-based effects in a live setting in real time. With Synchronic, you can easily create rhythmic modifications and in-tempo effects with individual beats and beat subdivisions within a loop.