TC Electronic have now released version 2.4 of the software package for their audio interfaces. With this free download, you will get support for 64-bit Windows-based operating systems as well as enhanced stability if you are using a Mac running OS X Snow Leopard.
For many moons G-Force have harboured the desire to release a full set of sounds recorded from their funky old Optigan. They considered building a completely new instrument but ultimately thay’ve made the decision to integrate these sounds within the M-Tron Pro, primarily because they sit so well along side those tones and rhythms already released. The OptiTron Expansion Pack for M-Tron Pro takes these nostalgic tones into completely new sonic territory and G-Force look forward to hearing them in your compositions in the future.
JazzMutant has released this teaser video for Mu, a multi-touch Ableton Live controller for the Lemur. Mu is a Max for Live plugin, so you will need Ableton Live 8 and Max for Live to use it. Pricing and availability are to be announced. Guess we will have to wait till the MusikMesse next week to get more details!
Renoise is a complete, expandable Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with a refreshing twist. It is based on mod trackers. Mod trackers are characterized by displaying and editing music in an easily understood grid known as a pattern. These patterns are akin to sheet music, but are displayed alphanumerically instead of with musical notation. Another round of beta testing has passed, a brand new stable and rock solid Renoise (2.5.) is ready for production.
The German Elysia company is known for their high-end compressors which they have been building for several years now. They have teamed up with the designers of Brainworx and used their vast knowledge of discrete components and translate them to the digital path. The result Mpressor plugin is available as VST, RTAS, TDM and AU. I’ve tested the VST version in Cubase 5.1.1. To get it right I’ve taken longer than the standard 14 day trial period you can get provided that you have an iLok dongle.
Denon DJ Europe is exhibiting its complete new product line up, announced over the previous few months, at this year’s Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt (MusikMesse), including the world’s two best DJ mixers, a new digital turntable with powerful music file control features, and Serato software interface controllers for gigging DJs and mobile rigs. In addition the brand will be demonstrating the VJ mixing capabilities of its new DN-X1600 mixer and announcing a line up of top DJ endorsees, including UK DMC Champion, JFB.
112dB announces that Redline Monitor, the high-quality near-field monitor simulation for headphones, has been updated to version 1.0.4. This maintenance release applies to both the retail and the trial version.
The upcoming free MASCHINE 1.5 update will bring crucial enhancements to the innovative groove production studio. These include enhanced host integration, drag & drop MIDI and audio, new Vintage Sampling Modes (MPC60 / SP1200), MPC sample import, and many workflow improvements.
Cakewalk recently released a free update for SONAR 8.5 Producer and SONAR 8.5 Studio. The SONAR 8.5.3 update is focused on AudioSnap 2.0 providing usability enhancements, optimizations, and overall improved stability when performing complex audio timing tasks. Cakewalk has posted a few videos explaining and showing more on Audiosnap 2.0.
Symbolic Sound Corporation has expanded the list of real-time controllers and software that can communicate with its Kyma sound design environment by adding support for Open Sound Control (OSC) to its Paca(rana) sound engine.
The CDJ-2000 promises to become the standard for the digital DJ. Together with Rekordbox, this could create the ideal digital DJ environment!
SPL’s new software tool looks very promising, specially considering that the German manufacturer has an ace under the sleeve: their proprietary Transient Designer technology.
In this video FL Studio Guru runs quickly over the main features of Drumaxx and how you can use the multiple output feature. Until March 31st 2010 Drumaxx is available under the Pay what you think it’s worth system. ImageLine are donating 1 USD to Haitian charities from each sale made during the promotion period.
In this interview, San Francisco producer/engineer Michael Winger explains how he is using Reason, Record and Pro Tools together. He talks about some of the creative options this setup gives him and also gives us a demonstration on how to set it up.
Together with Danish sample specialist Thomas Skarbye and impulse response expert Ernest Cholakis, Alicia Keys has created a virtual piano that meets her professional standards and embodies the soulful sound that has become her trademark as a superstar. This is the piano sound that has helped Miss Keys win multiple Grammys and reach the top of the charts. ALICIA’S KEYS was sampled from her own playing, recorded in the artist’s own studio under the supervision of her trusted engineer, Ann Mincieli.