STUDIO

Elysia new free update 1.0.4 out – free TDM included

Elysia new free update 1.0.4 out – free TDM included

FREE UPDATES FOR ALL ELYSIA PLUGINS – All of their plugins have been worked on and now feature some nice improvements. The mpressor and the niveau filter have been updated regarding the display issue in WaveLab 7 and also feature the parameter display from now on. On the alpha compressor, the gain reduction meter in unlinked mode and parameter linking in linked M/S mode have been fixed, and a multichannel mode for the RTAS mix version has been added.

Native Instruments Maschine 1.6 public beta available

The public beta test for the upcoming Maschine 1.6 update has started. If you are a Maschine owner, you can download a fully functional 1.6 beta version, and submit eventual bug findings to the Maschine team over a special “bug tracker” web page. The public beta version has already been tested extensively by our internal testing team, but for general reasons it should still be used with caution in performance-critical environments.

Steinberg Cubase 6 – New Features – Video

Steinberg revealed their Cubase update to version 6 at the past NAMM. With Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6 Steinberg releases two new versions of the world’s most popular music production system. With an array of sensational new tools, inspiring instruments and effects, and a revolutionary approach to composing with MIDI and VST, Cubase once again pushes the definition of what’s possible. Bristling with new features and enhancements, Cubase 6 is your go-to software for recording, editing, mixing and producing music of all types.

Announcing Rupert Neve 543 Mono Compressor for 500 Series

Announcing Rupert Neve 543 Mono Compressor for 500 Series

Rupert Neve Designs has introduced of the Portico 543 Mono Compressor, which delivers unobtrusive, musical-sounding dynamic control and brick-wall limiting found in the Portico 5043 module to the 500 series format. The 543 features a fully controllable compressor-limiter with feed-forward/feed-back modes, Peak/RMS detection and a built-in sidechain high-pass filter. With an unrivaled heritage and a tremendous feature set, the 543 yields a combination of rich warmth, flexibility and precision that is sure to resonate in the ears of sound engineers the world over.

Waves Version 8 released

Waves Version 8 released

Waves are excited to announce the release of the new Waves Version 8. V8 adds the horsepower of the vintage-modeled V-Series to selected Waves bundles, and brings a fresh new look to several classic plugins. V8 includes a host of new technical features and bug fixes. In addition, more Waves plugins than ever are now available individually.

Avid Torq 2.0 DJ Software – Video Overview

Torq® 2.0 DJ software takes you beyond beat matching and into the future of DJ performance and real-time production. Don’t just spin tracks—reinvent them. Take advantage of all four decks to create unique, complex, and dynamic mixes. Develop your own sound using high-quality, innovative effects and a powerful built-in sampler. Go beyond crossfading by transitioning between tracks in exciting new ways using the innovative new Traq Morph™ feature. You can easily integrate Torq 2.0 with turntables, CD decks, and a variety of popular DJ controllers—or run the software on its own. Designed for rock-solid stability and peak performance, Torq 2.0 gives you unlimited ways to create your own sound on the dance floor, in the studio, and beyond.

Steinberg Cubase 6 Webinar

Steinberg Cubase 6 Webinar

This webinar will show attendees how to utilize state-of-the-art transient and tempo detection, advanced audio quantization and drum replacement functions — developed in conjunction with recording professionals and top-notch studio drummers. To round out this webinar, attendees will be introduced to the revolutionary VST Expression 2 technology for creating and editing multiple controller values in a single graphical interface directly on the note they belong to. Invaluable for demanding orchestral arrangements as well as cutting-edge electronic music, VST Expression 2 reinvents the composer’s editing workflow.

New firmware and software updates for KRK ERGO

New firmware and software updates for KRK ERGO

Released in 2008, the popular ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) is a stand-alone hardware room correction system that corrects recording studio acoustics and is compatible with all recording and monitoring systems. The state-of-the-art ERGO improves any studio mixing space by correcting for “real world” acoustic problems. In addition to firmware and software updates, KRK ERGO now offers support for Microsoft® Windows® 7 (64 and 32-bit) and Apple® Mac OSX Snow Leopard® operating systems, making it fully compatible with all major operating systems used in recording and production. 

Soundcraft Si Compact 16 added to Si Compact series

Soundcraft Si Compact 16 added to Si Compact series

Drawing on the heritage of Soundcraft‘s acclaimed Si Series digital live sound mixers, the Si Compact packs powerful digital mixing facilities along with stunning Lexicon effects into a small footprint console. All this and more without compromising a powerful feature set. The Si Compact 16 feature 16 recallable mic pre amps plus 4 stereo returns for a total of 24 inputs to mix; each input is ‘fully equipped’ with compressors, gates, parametric EQ, High Pass Filter and delay.