Korg has announced OASYS software version 1.10, which includes the first OASYS Expansion Instrument (EXi) update, the STR-1 Plucked String. The STR-1 represents an advancement in physical modeling, building on over a decade of Korgs research with new innovations exclusive to OASYS. This new OS also adds support for up to 2 GB of memory, as well as some new enhancements to the OASYS voice architecture.
Introducing a look as hip as their sound, Moog Music recently announced a new clothing line that will be sold directly from their Web site. The first introductions to this line of clothing include a Moog track suite, a hip new hoody, as well as assorted accessories. Additional items will be added throughout the coming year.
Gearjunkies just updated the website with a cool new feature: discuss your studio in the Kitchen!
CHRONOStream, a Windows compatible audio software, has been upgraded with better processing abilities and new features. The easy-handling time-stretch and pitch-shift software, based on the PHISYX 2 (Phase Interpolated and Synchronized Expansion) sound technology, will be
available soon from PSOFT.
Digidesign is excited to announce that Pro Tools 7 software is now shipping for Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE systems, and Pro Tools 7 M-Powered will follow soon. These highly anticipated updates deliver a wealth of new features and enhancements such as significantly expanded recording and editing capabilities for audio and MIDI, greater mixing power and flexibility, enhanced efficiency, and improved ease of use. The result is a whole new set of tools that advances the art of audio production.
Digidesign is pleased to announce the availability of Dynamics III, a free download and an exciting new addition to the free collection of DigiRack plug-ins included with all Digidesign Pro Tools and Avid picture systems. The Dynamics III plug-in suite includes a Compressor/Limiter, Expander/Gate, and De-Esser, each in an easy-to-use interface. Dynamics III offers simple ways to apply dynamics processing in mono, stereo, or a full range of surround formats.
Block Jam is a musical interface controlled by the arrangement of 25 tangible blocks. By arranging the blocks musical phrases and sequences are created, allowing multiple users to play and collaborate. The system takes advantage of both graphical and tangible user interfaces. Each block has a visual display and a combination of a gestural input and a click-able input. Each Block metaphorically contains a sound group that can be chosen via the gestural input, the click-able input changes a block functionally. Thus, musically complex and engaging configurations can be rapidly assembled. The tangible nature of the blocks and the intuitive interface promotes face-to-face collaboration, and the presence of the GUI allows for remote collaboration across a network.
DP 4.61 Updater is now available and shipping. If you own Version 4.5x or 4.6, you can download the free Version 4.61. This maintenance release includes numerous program enhancements and feature updates.
Did Korg paint its Triton LE black or is this a new workstation? Anyway, we found these pictures on the internet what looks like a new Korg Workstation, The TR. TR is also the name of the Triton rack, so we dont know if TR is the real name of this new workstation.
We hope to give you more info soon!
LiveLab has recently released an update for LiveSlice. This is a major update with tons of new features and important bugfixes. Two new banks of presets by The Outziders are included. The banks can be used both in the demo and full version. The 39.95 euro introduction offer is valid until 20 Nov.
MHC announces the release of Ambient Keys 1.0. Ambient Keys is a synthesizer, which plays an extensive set of ambient waveforms, processing these using a filter, envelopes, an LFO, an ensemble, delays and an effect section which features 133 different effect modes, including crossfading effects and layered effects.
Yamaha, the worlds largest musical instrument manufacturer and the leader in synthesizer technology, proudly introduces the MO Music Production Synthesizer.
Ravity series v1.4.3 released. Ravity series are the synth and drum plugins from Luxonix. Ravity(S) completely recreates the external synthesizer rompler in a software environment. Ravity(R) recreates the external drum/percussion rompler in a software environment.
Roland announced new MV-8000 drum kit downloads, available now on Rolands web site. For a limited time, Roland is offering MV-8000 owners a complete TR-808 drum kit for free. Every famous 808 sound, complete with knob twists and nuances, has been captured in uncompressed, full-resolution audio.
Steinberg today announced that Hypersonic 2, the long-awaited update to its successful Hypersonic music workstation product, will be available soon. Featuring 1.7 GB of top-quality sounds, 1800 factory presets, four sound generation engines as well as excellent resource efficiency, Hypersonic 2 will be available in November 2005.