German manufacturer SPL enhances its Analog Code plug-in series with its Vitalizer sound optimizing processor. The plug-in is based upon the Vitalizer MK2-T and will be released as VST, AU, RTAS and TDM plug-in for MAC and PC.
Native Instruments today introduced SONIC FICTION, a new KORE-Powered instrument that combines inventive field recording with advanced synthesis into an arsenal of hundreds of genuinely otherworldly sounds. Designed by prolific sound design artist Jeremiah Savage and usable with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER, the instrument provides musicians and producers with a inspirational resource for movie and game scoring, modern sound design and various electronic music styles.
TC Electronic – leaders in the world of signal processing and effects – is giving everyone the chance to download a professional TC Reverb… but hurry – the offer only stands for 72 hours! TC Electronic has been at the forefront of effects development for decades, and their reverb algorithms can be found in the best recording and mixing environments in the world. But from Monday 16th November the sought-after sound of one of the finest reverbs on the planet will be yours to download. TC Electronic’s M30 is a small yet great sounding reverb, and for 72 hours it can be downloaded for free.
FabFilter’s software instruments and effects have won the company many awards and fans across the globe thanks to their simple philosophy – to develop plug-ins that sound every bit as good as they look. The Pro-Q precision EQ is no exception, combining a clean and accurate sound and a never-before-seen feature set that has none of the sacrifices you normally have to make when choosing an EQ. And with all of this power crammed behind a great looking interface, Pro-Q could easily become your ‘go to’ plug-in for every EQ application – be it musical, surgical or creative.
Celemony is proud to announce that Melodyne editor will be on sale in stores worldwide from Monday November 16th, 2009. Melodyne editor is the first Celemony product to feature the company’s pioneering DNA Direct Note Access technology allowing access to individual notes in polyphonic audio material. The recommended resale price of Melodyne editor is 349 €. Coincident with the launch of Melodyne editor, Celemony is presenting its new product line, comprising Melodyne studio bundle, Melodyne editor, Melodyne assistant and Melodyne essential RTAS.
These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
The international dance music platform 365mag.com will present, in collaboration with Media Satellite, an exclusive Able10 Party to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Ableton. Ableton wants to thank all our loyal users in Benelux for the last ten years, and we will do this exclusively on Saturday, November 21 in the Sugar Factory, Amsterdam.
PowerFX has released Funktronica, a collection of acoustic and electronic instrument loops to help any production get a groove on. Funktronica combines funky, retro guitar comps, soulful basses and jazzy percussion with the contemporary synth riffs, house breaks and booming basses for a full on booty shaking, party vibe. This downloadable package includes over 1.3 GB´s of pure content in .wav files (1050) with no redundant formats.
XT Software is proud to present the release of energyXT 2.5.2. It includes Live Markers functionality for live production, improved workflow and auto update.
FabFilter Pro-Q is an allround EQ plug-in for mixing and mastering, with up to 24 bands and a gorgeous interface for easy and precise editing. Pro-Q will be released on Novembber 16th. (Music by A La Shook: www.jessekoolhaas.com)
Applied Acoustics Systems are happy to release Tassman 4 v4.1.3 update for Mac OS X and Windows. This maintenance update is free of charge for all registered users of Tassman 4. Furthermore they released an Ultra Analog VA-1 v1.1.2 update for Mac OS X and Windows. This maintenance update is free of charge for all registered users of Ultra Analog VA-1.
The first in the new line of dedicated Waves Post Production tools, the WNS Waves Noise Suppressor is a real-time multiband processor for fast and effective broadband noise suppression on dialog tracks. Suitable for both indoor and location recordings with constant or modulating environment noise, WNS delivers superior sound quality with minimal artifacts.
Designed from the ground up especially for Post professionals, the workflow, approach, and interface of the WNS will be immediately familiar to Post engineers. WNS offers all the flexibility, portability, power, and precision of software, like true Pro Tools integration, multiple simultaneous instances, and full automation.
Entangled Species is AAS’ second sound bank title for String Studio VS-1, and grants exclusive access to the beloved tools, inspirational encounters, and living sounds of composer David Kristian. The 128 presets covering arpeggiators, pads, loopers, synthesizers, keyboards, noises, and sound effects shall evolve as a natural extension of the sonic inventory of anyone into electro-acoustic, ambient, and film music arrangements. And with String Studio VS-1 behind the scene, users can easily transform them with just a few tweaks.
MOTU has announced the UltraLite MK3 Hybrid, the world’s first hybrid FireWire/USB2 audio interface for Mac and Windows.