AAS Lounge Lizard EP-3 v3.1.4 Update released
Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Lounge Lizard EP-3 v3.1.4 Update for Windows. This is a maintenance update containing the following changes:
– Added native 64-bit VST plug-in;
– Fixed minor bugs.
STUDIO
MOTU Digital Performer 7.11 is now shipping
Digital Performer 7.11 is now shipping. If you own Version 7, you can download the free Version 7.11 updater. This maintenance release includes expanded control surface and MIDI device configuration options, improved waveform overview construction, and more, as well as features and enhancements first introduced in DP 7.1 and earlier. Improved control surface configuration options enable the use of applications such as Saitara Software’s AC-7 applications for iPhone and iPad.
PreSonus Virtual StudioLive and FireStudio Win 7 and Snow Leopard Drivers Ship
In January, PreSonus announced their groundbreaking new Virtual StudioLive™ (VSL™) software for Mac and Windows, which gives StudioLive users real-time, bidirectional control of the digital mixer’s channel, subgroup, and main-bus levels; Fat Channel parameters; aux mixes; effects; and the graphic EQ. Any change made to the mixer is reflected in the software in real time, and vice versa.
IK Multimedia releases Xpansion Tank 2 Series
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce the immediate availability of 30 new Xpansion Tank 2 sound libraries for SampleTank 2.5. The Xpansion Tank 2 series, developed by Sonic Reality, is a collection of 30 high-quality sound libraries with over 30 GB of new “production ready”, inspiring, high-quality sounds for making music in any style: from Pop to Hip Hop, Rock, Jazz, Country, Electronica, Film Scores and more! There are 15 multi-sampled and 15 loop titles, totaling nearly 10,000 new sounds for SampleTank with each collection containing between 500 megabytes to over 1 gigabyte of samples.
Melodyne updates available
Celemony is pleased to announce that Melodyne editor 1.1 is now available. Melodyne editor is the first product to offer the patented DNA Direct Note Access technology. The free update improves the sound quality, performance and reliability of the software, optimizes numerous functions, and fixes a number of bugs. At the same time as the Melodyne editor update, updates will be appearing for Melodyne assistant and Melodyne essential RTAS.
New Flagship Media Controller from Euphonix unveiled
Euphonix has announced MC Control v2, the latest addition to its award-winning line of Artist Series media controllers. MC Control v2 features the same ergonomic layout and slim line design as the award-winning MC Control, but offers enhanced graphics thanks to a new LED-backlit touch-screen and even better tactile control of parameters via eight new custom rotary encoders. MC Control v2 is the new flagship of the Artist Series and provides a host of controls to speed up and enhance the workflow process with almost any audio or video application.
Rob Papen Blue in Limited (Light) Edition announced
This Rob Papen Blue Limited Edition is based on the Blue 1.8.5. version (with the same HQ audio engine). The LE version include many of the latest 1.8.5 presets (DubStep), however it does not load BLUE banks. Pricing is set to 59 Euro. This LE version is only available at the MusicStore. Release date is 23 april.
Version 2.0. released of Serato Scratch Live
Serato Audio Research announce the release of Scratch Live 2.0 – a feature utopia for Scratch Live DJs, with something to appeal to all styles of DJing.
Euphonix taken over by AVID
Avid announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Euphonix, a leader in large-format digital audio consoles, media controllers and peripherals. With the acquisition, Avid will deliver a broad range of audio and video control surfaces and consoles designed to meet the needs of customers ranging from the independent professional to the high-end broadcaster. Avid plans to continue to support and sell both Euphonix control surfaces and Avid’s existing ICON solution, enabling customers to leverage existing investments in industry-leading hardware.
New Vintage Style Compressor plugin from Mellowmuse
Mellowmuse have released the vintage styled CP2V, is a track and program compressor, that captures the smoothness and harmonic richness of analogue circuits, in an easy to use package. Turning the Compression control gradually increases the compression ratio while lowering the threshold. The Drive level is then used to adjust for the drop in output and to add saturation to the compressed signal.
Genelec now shipping new 8260A Three-Way DSP System
Genelec, the world’s longstanding pioneer in active monitoring, is now shipping its new 8260A Three-Way DSP System. The 8260A breaks new ground in electro-acoustic design, as mechanical, acoustical and signal-processing designs are linked closely together. The 8260A features major advances in audio driver technology, integrated with a sophisticated enclosure design, and Genelec’s proprietary Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC™) Mid/High driver technology takes a big step in perfecting audio quality in professional active studio monitors.
More features with Sugar Bytes Effectrix 1.3. update
Effectrix now offers a swing function, midilearn and automation for the fx lane on/off buttons and more improvements. Effectrix is the perfect tool for sequenced sound manipulations. Tweak your beats, create new rhythms, reverse parts, stretch others, apply delaylines; even create melodies with atonal material. If you like, do it all at once! Have it your way with 14 Candy Effects of Sugar Bytes latest Bang Effectrix, each one providing its own stepsequencer and two modulation-sequencers.
Get your trendy Moogerfooger Special Editions
Novamusik has got some very cool Limited Editions Moogerfoogers for sale. New styles are Special Edition “Whitewash Wood”, Special Edition “Lunar Ash” and Limited Edition “Lunar Whitewash”. On the floor, the desktop or in an effects rack… their great sound, wide control range and extensive CV features make Moogerfoogers show up everywhere from guitar rigs to modular synth setups.And now in your favorit style!
Softube Valley People Dyna-mite – Video
The Dyna-mite is perhaps most famous for smashing up drum busses, but if you dig a little deeper into it you’ll see that it’s capable of so much more. It’s actually a very creative piece of gear once you get to know it. We saw many happy faces at Musikmesse when we demoed it and hopefully you’ll like it as well. There’s a lot to be said about it, and much of it is said. Below are some examples of how you can use the Valley People Dyna-Mite plug-in by Softube to squash your drums.
Ohm Studio real time collaborative music workstation – Video
Yesterday Ohm Force presented Ohm Studio to us. With Ohm Studio you can make music online with your friends in real-time. You can subscribe to the beta-test at www.ohmstudio.com! Soundtrack by Versus, check their music at www.versusmusic.org. Below is a video to explain us more about the workings of this software.