Monthly Archives: December 2007

Eiosis releases the E2Deesser

Eiosis releases the E2Deesser, the first in the series of Eiosis’ new E2Processors. The E2Deesser features Eiosis’ patented, exclusive processing structure and algorithm to bring you a new approach to de-essing. It allows the independent processing of sibilants inside vocal tracks in an extremely easy to use and efficient manner.

Linux sequencer Rosegarden updated to 1.6.0.

Rosegarden is a professional audio and MIDI sequencer, score editor, and general-purpose music composition and editing environment. Rosegarden is an easy-to-learn, attractive application that runs on Linux, ideal for composers, musicians, music students, and small studio or home recording environments. Version 1.6.0. is has just been released.

Technics SL1200 MK6 Limited Edition

With the soon coming 35th birthday of the Technics SL1200 turntable, Panasonic has released a limited edition of the legendary turntable. The SL1200 MK6 will be available from december 12th. Since its release in 1972 approximately 350.000 units have been sold worlwide. The limited edition will come in two regular color settings (SL-1200MK6K1 in black and SL-1200MK6 in silver).

Steinberg and Leopard Compatibility

Steinberg has issued an installer patch for the 4.0 versions of Cubase and Cubase Studio (and also for Sequel). The patch enables Cubase and Cubase Studio owners running Mac OS X 10.5 ‘Leopard’ to install their version of Cubase from the installer DVD. Steinberg product specialists recommend then additionally installing the existing free update to 4.1.

XLN Audio releases Retro ADpak expansion for Addictive Drums

Retro is the first ADpak for Addictive Drums and features three classic Ludwig drum kits from the 60s and 70s with cymbals from Paiste and Sabian. The drums were recorded in Studios 301 Stockholm, in a big recording room with a rich ambience. Retro expands the Addictive Drums library and allows you to mix and match between the original drums and the new vintage kits. Retro also includes cowbells, tambourines and hand claps.

Win a complete bedroom studio from Steinberg

Steinberg today announced a competition for users of its Sequel Music Creation and Performance Software. The composer of the best, most creative track submitted before February 1, 2008 will win the impressive first prize: a complete beginner production studio including all the hardware and software needed for serious music production.

Spectrasonics Stylus RMX Xpanded released

Spectrasonics has released a new product package called ‘Stylus RMX Xpanded’ which includes the acclaimed Stylus RMX Realtime Groove Module virtual instrument software, with all five of the company’s award-winning S.A.G.E. Xpander expansion libraries: Backbeat, Retro Funk, Metamorphosis, Burning Grooves and Liquid Grooves.