The end of loudness insanity?
The Pleasurize Music Foundation is launching a wide-ranging initiative for ending the “Loudness War” being waged by successive music releases. This initiative aims to introduce a dynamic standard through several phases.
Studio Hardware
MixVibes releases Cross product line
CROSS is a new digital vinyl/CD and MIDI DJ software for Windows and MAC platforms. MixVibes drew from its experience in audio engine and vinyl control design to deliver a new PRO DJ oriented product that brings more efficiency and simplicity to the mix. CROSS delivers the best MixVibes’ know how in DJ software in a solid and back to basics package! This software will satisfy the needs of professional DJs who need a powerful and reliable DJ tool.
Windows Wave RT support is now shipping
Wave RT (Wave Real Time) is Microsoft’s new audio driver model for the Windows family of operating systems, including Windows Vista and Windows 7 (now in beta). Windows Wave RT support is now shipping for all MOTU FireWire and USB2 audio interface products, including the UltraLite-mk3, 828mk3, 896mk3, Traveler-mk3, 8pre and 828mkII-USB2 models.
Automap 3 Software from Novation now available
Automap 3 is the latest incarnation of Novation’s intelligent software system. Automap is unique to Novation’s MIDI controllers, and has now been enhanced with a wealth of eagerly anticipated features. Until now Automap had focused on plug-in control, but exciting developments bring a new level of DAW control.
Pacarana for Kyma Sound Design Environment shipping now
The most powerful sound design workstation on the planet. That is what Electronic Musician magazine calls the Kyma sound design environment. Future Music calls it the Holy Grail of sound design. Kyma’s strength arises from its unique set of algorithms, the ease with which you can create endless combinations of those algorithms, and the unprecedented degree of real-time responsive control over the sound parameters.
VisualVox polyphonic tone manipulation software
The time has come to announce the release of the world’s first published polyphonic tone manipulation software. The dream of musicians to isolate single notes out of chords and so to manipulate most forms of recorded audio has come true. In other words: Is this a cheaper version of the great DNA Melodyne software?
More video on the new AKAI APC40 Ableton controller
AKAI Pro just released another video on their new Ableton controller. According to AKAI Pro the APC40 is the worlds finest Ableton Live control surface. Ableton and Akai Professional worked in a joint partnership to make the APC40 the perfect Ableton Live control surface. Whether you are an electronic-music performance artist and Live is your canvass, a DJ using Live to mix tracks, or a traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, the APC40 is designed for intuitive, powerful control.
Lavry Engineering Introduces the LavryBlack DA11
In keeping with the Lavry Engineering tradition of innovation in the pursuit of excellence, Dan Lavry has combined customer requested features with a flexible approach to controlling the stereo image. The patent pending >PiC< Playback Image Control™ allows the listener to adjust their position within the stereo sound field in a way that is unique to the DA11. Applications include adjusting the stereo width to create a headphone listening experience more like listening in a room with speakers, or moving the “sweet spot” with asymmetrical speaker placement.
Windows Wave RT support for FireWire/USB2 MOTU audio interfaces
MOTU is now shipping Windows Wave RT drivers for its FireWire and USB2 audio interface products, including the UltraLite-mk3, 828mk3, 896mk3, Traveler-mk3, 8pre and 828mkII-USB2 models.
AKAI Pro demonstration video NAMM 2009 products
Product specialist Eric McGregor demonstrates the newest member of the MPK family, the MPK25
MOTU Beat Production Machine (video)
At the NAMM last week, MOTU introduced its Beat Production Machine, BPM. This video shows us the ins and outs of BPM.
Livid Ohm Package Giveaway
In celebration of the great response Livid have had this past year for the Ohm controller with hundreds of users now in over 35 countries, they are giving away an Special Edition Ohm package.
Release of SCOPE XITE-1from Sonic Core delayed
The intended release date of July 31th of SCOPE XITE-1 (and SCOPE 5) will be delayed. Sonic Core attach great importance to optimal and stable operation of the hard- and software. For this reason they decided to do more testings and optimisations before the release. Sonic Core are sure that to act in the interests of their customers.
Update your Cubase 4 to Cubase 5 for 20 euro!
All European customers who have bought Cubase 4 or Cubase studio 4 between December 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, (GB/DE version) or April 30, 2009, (FR/IT/ES version) are eligible to obtain a Grace Period Update to Cubase 5 and Cubase studio 5 at a special price.
More AKAI MPK on its way, the MPK88
Another bit of news that got snowed under in this years NAMM news rush is this little thingy. Allthough Akai announced the MPK25 officially at this years NAMM, we came across this picture on the Failed Muso blog. It seems that there will be another addition to the MPK series with the MPK88!