discoDSP has released HighLife as freeware now. Highlife is a performance sampler with VSTi sampling, sample editor, five built in effects, flexible modulation, parameter morphing, highest offline resampling quality using 512 point SINC.
Native Instruments today released GUITAR RIG 2.2, an update for its award winning digital guitar studio. The new version includes three additional modules emulating some of the most sought after classic guitar effects, and brings compatibility with Intel based Macintosh computers.
M-Audio is proud to announce the new NRV10 analog mixer with integral FireWire interface.
The new THRU-5 from Kenton comes in a smart brushed aluminium case and is powered from a plug-top power supply which is included with the unit
Mbox 2 Mini is the worlds smallest, most affordable Pro Tools LE system ever. Whether you are a singer/songwriter who is new to recording or a seasoned pro on the go, Mbox 2 Mini packs professional features into a robust, ultra compact, easy-to-use audio workstation to record and mix music wherever your inspiration takes you. And with its diminutive size, Mbox 2 Mini literally puts the power of Pro Tools in the palm of your hand.
Rayzoon is pleased to announce the release of update 1.71 for its virtual drummer VSTi Jamstix. Rayzoons ground-breaking virtual drummer VSTi runs synchronized with your sequencer and jams with your MIDI play (or even audio in signal) using its innovative free jam mode where rhythms are created on the fly. It also offers jamming based on an extensive rhythm library as well as creating professional drum tracks complete with intro, fills and ending with its easy to use built in arranger.
Native Instruments is excited to announce that demo versions of FM8 and Massive are now available.
McDSP is now including Analog Channel LE and ML4000 LE in the Project Studio bundle. Analog Channel LE contains the tape emulation algorithms from the AC2 configuration of Analog Channel. ML4000 LE contains the look ahead brick wall limiter from the ML1 configuration of the newly released ML4000.
Eventide announced that its popular Anthology II plugin bundle is now available as a Universal Binary and is optimized for the new Intel powered Mac computers. This new Mactel upgrade will allow users to take full advantage of Apples newest computers, including the Mac Pro with quad core architecture.
Arturia has released an update for its Minimoog V Vsti. Version 1.6 of the minimoog V gets Universal Binary support.
ArtsAcoustic has updated its plugin Reverb to version 1.2.0. The ArtsAcoustic Reverb is a high quality reverb for everyday use in a professional studio. this plugin is (unlike the current trend) a highly advanced, but easy to use algorithmic reverb, so no convolution is involved.
An update to ACID Pro software is now available. ACID Pro 6 software is a professional music workstation for composing, recording, mixing, and arranging audio and MIDI tracks. Multitrack recording. Comprehensive MIDI sequencing. Over 1,000 loops.
IKs first Audio Interface Cable for guitar and bass players. IK Multimedia is proud to announce that its first hardware product is now shipping! StealthPlug is the first compact and affordable 1/4″ jack to USB audio interface cable for guitar and bass players to plug into the world of software based amp/effect modeling and recording. Portable and easy to use, StealthPlug is the perfect solution for recording, practicing, and playing your guitar or bass, anytime or anywhere.
Cakewalk has released a web trial version of the 32-bit version of SONAR 6 Producer Edition.
The Waldorf Synthesizer Company has re-released The Waldorf Edition, the plugin bundle that includes the PPG Wave V2, Attack, and D-Pole plugins. This update is strongly recommended for all users of the new Waldorf Edition package published by Waldorf.