Sonic Charge is the first in 2011 to release something new! Well, it is an update for their uTonic drum software, Sonic Charge µTonic version 3.0. The first major upgrade to their flagship drum machine in over five years. And what an upgrade it is. Sporting over 20 new features and a brand new look, µTonic is as good as new again.
We’ll have to wait a little bit longer but the new polysynth ‘Phosphor‘ from Audio Damage is almost ready. Just a few more weeks till release, the UI is one thing that’s finalised already. And it’s looking good!
Turn your iPad into the ultimate mobile guitar and bass multi-effect processor and recording studio! Use the AmpliTube iRig interface adapter to connect your guitar or bass to your iPad and you are ready to rock! Play, practice and record anytime, anywhere with world-class guitar and bass tones and a full portable studio. AmpliTube 2 for iPad gives you incredibly realistic tones and effects, plus full recording and processing capabilities in a powerful mobile app, all from the leaders in analog gear modeling software for professional recording studios.
We’ll have to wait untill New Year’s Eve (23:59 pm) for the guys of Sonic Charge to unveil the newest version/upgrade of µTonic in over five years. Just before th weekend however they revealed some more details on what to expect for version 3.
Five12 today announces the release of Numerology 3 for Mac OS X. Numerology 3 is a music sequencing and audio plugin environment which uses an innovative approach to electronic music composition based on modular step sequencing. With version 3 Numerology now comes in two flavors: a Standard Edition for anyone that wants an economical step sequencing addition to their studio, and a Pro version with advanced features for users looking to make Numerology a cornerstone of their compositional workflow. Another major addition is an AudioUnit version of Numerology that allows users of supported hosts to add advanced step sequencing to their DAW-based workflow. The Numerology AU is the first Audio Unit plugin to offer sample-accurate MIDI scheduling and built-in latency control.
MoReVoX’ DriveDrums Library for the DrumXchanger contains more than 800 samples. All based upon outstanding acoustic recordings, they were treated with finest tube and tape distortion effects from subtle to sick.
An exclusive feature is the “Drive-Control” with the DrumXchanger’s RIM function for further sample sound variations.
As far as we know it is a first. Instead of the other way round, Bleep!BOX is now available as a VST plugin. Originally released as an app for iPhone and iPad, this drum synth is coming to your desktop (PC and MAC). Now you can take presets you’ve made on your iPhone or iPad and load them up in your host sequencer of choice on your Mac or PC with full access to all parameters.
The Denon DN-MC6000 is a dedicated Traktor controller and digital mixer. Cased in solid steel it has excellent build quality and can be used to control other DVS systems via midi. The DN-MC6000 comes bundled with Traktor LE and works with both Mac and PC systems. If there is a direct competitor out there that will give the Native Instrumenst S4 Kontrol a run for their money it should be this DN-MC6000 controller.
Bubbling over with holiday mirth, Ableton say thanks for a great year with two free Live Packs. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, to show their gratitude for a rockin’ 2010, Ableton are stuffing stockings with two free Live Packs.
Take a peak behind the scenes at Ableton‘s inaugural Hackathon! 30 developers spent 24 hours working on their pet projects, with some inspiring results. Does coding the night away with colleagues, coffee, and energy drinks sound like fun to you? Ableton is hiring!
See a song recorded quickly with the 8-track recorder, available soon as in-app purchase when AmpliTube 2 for iPad is released! Turn your iPad into the ultimate mobile guitar and bass multi-effect processor and mobile recording studio! Use the AmpliTube iRig interface adapter to connect your guitar to your iPad and you are ready to rock!
Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, today announces a free update for SONAR X1 Producer, Studio, and Essential. All registered SONAR X1 customers can download the free SONAR X1A update at Cakewalk.com.
Liine announce new Cliip module for Griid – the ultimate iPad controller for Ableton Live adds full hands-on editing and control of MIDI clips. Cliip, the new module for Griid, is the first ever DAW controller to offer fully hands-on, smoothly scrolling, zooming, multitouch editing of MIDI clips. Discover an incredible new way to make music with Ableton Live and iPad.
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the immediate availability of MPK mini, portable keyboard controller. MPK mini strikes the perfect balance between portability and comprehensive software control by melding together the immediate control and grab-and-go convenience of the LPK25 and LPD8. The MPK mini is less than 13 inches across and weighs just over one pound and easily fits into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability.
Richie Hawtin introduces Liine’s new interactive music concept with Remiix: Plastikman Replikants. Available on the iTunes App Store, Remiix lets you combine and transform original Plastikman tracks and reinterpretations from your iPhone or iPad. Richie Hawtin’s Plastikman alias is synonymous with blurring the concept of performance and experience, with stripping back the boundaries between music and technology and merging artist and audience.