Sonnox and Fraunhofer are proud to present the Codec Toolbox, an affordable yet invaluable solution for encoding your music for the web. Audition codecs in real-time, batch encode multiple files and add metadata such as track name and artwork.
Cakewalk have introduced the new Sonar family, which is available from now. SONAR X3 is the biggest upgrade to date and includes new and exciting core workflow enhancements and features like Color Customization, Comping, VST3 Support, ARA integration, Melodyne Essential, Tape Emulator, our revolutionary QuadCurve EQ Zoom & Analyzer, and much more. Plus they’ve added new effects and instruments including XLN Audio Addictive Drums, Nomad Factory Blue Tubes FX, Lounge Lizard SONAR, and much more.
Plugin Alliance partners with accusonus to introduce the world’s first drum leakage suppression tool, called Drumaton. Headquartered in Patras, Greece, the international team of engineers and qualified scientists at accusonus have developed drumatom, an advanced tool to reduce microphone crosstalk in multichannel drum recordings. This novel standalone software application for Mac and PC lets users adjust, reduce, or eliminate leakage in hitherto unimagined ways using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence. In fact, drumatom is based on patent-pending Advanced Audio Analysis – A3 technology to cleverly combine progressive principals of acoustics, signal processing, psychoacoustics, and music theory.
Line 6 introduced the new POD HD Pro X guitar multi-effects processor and studio interface, replacing the popular POD HD Pro. Like the recently released POD HD500X, POD HD Pro X features more DSP processing power than before, giving musicians even greater flexibility for creating complex signal paths and unique, intricate tones.
The Elysia xfilter is a true stereo equalizer with a 100% Class-A signal path, resulting in an exceptionally open boutique sound with flawless transient projection and solid punch. Processing single signals, creative sound shaping, mix bus duties, or even helping handle demanding mastering scenarios, those stunning sonic characteristics combine with a flexible feature set to make elysia’s newest hardware product the perfect fit for many mission-critical audio applications.
Vermona enthusiastically started aiming to develop a high quality spring reverberation unit for professional use in studios and on stage, being able to cover mono- and stereophonic applications. Our high set targets were met without compromises. They now proudly present the resulting DSR-3 – dual spring reverb.
Native Instruments introduced KINETIC METAL, a new instrument for creating ethereal sound beds, shifting textures, and delicate, tonal percussion. KINETIC METAL combines creatively-sampled, unconventional metal objects with artificial waveforms and is aimed primarily at producers and sound designers seeking atmospheric textures, mallet-like lead sounds, and delicate percussion. Two large, easy-to-use modification wheels allow users to quickly manipulate the sound. An auto-motion feature allows producers to set one or both of these wheels turning on their own, giving them freedom to focus on performance. KINETIC METAL runs in KONTAKT 5 and the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER.
Based on the motto “Shape your Performance” Reloop will disclose new studio products at the BPM Show. Reloop Keyfadr and Keypad are especially designed and optimized DAW controllers for Ableton Live 9. The Reloop Studio Keyfadr combines some of the most useful control functions for music production into a compact and versatile DAW controller for producers and performers using Ableton.
Ableton is pleased to announce that the upcoming Live 9.1 update, is now available as a public beta. This update will be free for all owners of Live 9, and provides several significant improvements for users of Live 9 and Push.
The recently introduced East River Drive is Electro-Harmonix’s first overdrive pedal built around the JRC4558 IC. Its symmetrical overdrive delivers edge and bite without compromising tone. True bypass for maximum signal integrity when the effect is not engaged.
2013 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, and to honour the occasion, the Fondazione Teatro La Fenice decided to perform Verdi’s famous opera ‘Otello’ in the stunning outdoor environment of the 15th century courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale, in the heart of Venice. The event revived a tradition of presenting outdoor performances at the Ducal Palace that ran from 1949-67, and the work itself is a passionate tribute to the city.
Blue Cat Audio has released several updates for Blue Cat’s MB-7 Mixer 2, their multiband processing plug-in with VST hosting capabilities.
As ADE celebrate 25 years of dance music in the Netherlands, Novation celebrate an equally impressive period within the scene, as they clock up a grand 21 years of providing the community with some of the best in production and performance gear.
The Electrodyne 2501 is a two stage discrete transistor, transformer coupled preamp with active DI, using classic 1969 / 1970 design technology. Each amp stage is individually optimized for peak performance using Electrodyne factory engineering notes and selected high performance components identical to the originals.
Apple today updated iMac with fourth generation Intel quad-core processors, new graphics, next generation Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options. The updated iMac brings the latest technology to the stunningly thin design and gorgeous display of the world’s leading all-in-one desktop.