SSL announce Duality SE
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, is proud to announce the release of Duality SE at the 127th AES Convention.
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Voxengo TransGainer 1.1 released
Voxengo TransGainer update version 1.1 is now available for download. Voxengo TransGainer, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats for Mac OS X, Windows XP and Windows Vista computers, implements an audio signal envelope adjustment algorithm that reacts on transients rather than on a signal’s loudness level.
Antares Audio Technologies announces Harmony EFX
Antares Audio Technologies has announced the upcoming release of Harmony EFX, an incredibly affordable and easy-to-use tool for generating up to five part vocal harmony from a single vocal line.
VSL releases Vienna Ensemble Pro
VSL has announced the release of the completely revamped mixing host, Vienna Ensemble PRO. The software offers a comprehensive cross-platform LAN solution that can incorporate both Mac OS X and Windows computers into one network using a simple Ethernet cable. New features include full 64-bit support, 3rd party plug-in hosting, dual architecture servers to include both 64-bit and 32-bit instruments and effect plug-ins, the intelligent Preserve function, and the free bonus library Epic Orchestra.
de la Mancha dirty harry lofi synth released
dirty harry is a lofi synth, with 20 unique waveforms sampled from my lofi DIY hardware, the Atari Punk Console and the BugBrand WOM. The lofi style starts in the GUI and continues through the features, the sounds and the presets. It is available now as a Windows VST for only $15.
Apogee Announces Snow Leopard Compatibility for Symphony 64
Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce Snow Leopard compatibility for Symphony 64. Updated Apogee software is available immediately from their website.
Blue Cat Remote Control 2.2 Released
A new version of Blue Cat’s Remote Control virtual control surface is now available. It now lets you dynamically change the name of the controls: no need to customize the skin!
Lexicon PCM96/PCM96 Surround v3.2.0.1 (Mac) update
A new version of the of the PCM96 and PCM96 Surround software v3.2.0.1 (Macintosh Only) is now released and available for download on the www.Lexiconpro.com website. The Lexicon PCM96 team has continued to enhance the Hardware Plug-In function to increase the software stability and performance. Software version 3.2.0.1 represents a major overhaul of the streaming and control functionality to make it less processor intensive.
CamelAudio Alchemy v1.11 and BigTone Soundbank released
Camel Audio has updated their sample manipulation synthesizer Alchemy to v1.11 and released a new soundbank created by highly respected sound designer BigTone. Camel Audio is also running a competition to create a tutorial video with the opportunity to win $500. The three week fully functional demo has also been updated with all the latest improvements. Even if you tried the demo before, you can use the new version for a further three weeks.
Arturia updates the Moog Modular V
Arturia’s multi-awarded Moog Modular V has been updated to version 2.5. It is a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous series of synthesizers. Whether recreating the abstract tonal qualities of the classic electronic soundtracks, or pushing forward the sonic boundaries of today, the Moog Modular V is the synthesizer of choice for sound exploration, anywhere, anytime. It has all the vibe and the fat sound of the original, cleverly combined with important contemporary features like polyphony, MIDI control, loading and saving of patches
New impulse responses for Altiverb
Audio Ease have released some spectacular impulse responses for your Altiverb this summer. As always, they are free downloads for all Altiverb Users. This release is an outdoor ir set: 19 new street samples were made at wide variety of locations at a moonlit business park near Audio Ease head quarters. You can download them as of today, right here.
Novation Launchpad – a closer look
Launchpad is a dedicated controller for Ableton Live, co-developed by Novation and Ableton. Perfect for DJing, performing live or working in the studio, Launchpad features a multi-color, 64-button grid, control modes for the Session View and Live’s mixer, two fully-programmable User Modes and dedicated scene-launch/function buttons. Despite the big grid, Launchpad is neat, compact and portable: 239 x 239 mm with a slim 24 mm profile and weighing only 717 g.
New Native Instruments updates now available
Native Instruments have let us know that the recently announced updates to Absynth, Guitar Rig, Kontakt and Komplete are now available worldwide.
New sounds on Sample Friday
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.
£7500 Gear Giveaway at BPM 2009
A new feature of BPM 2008 was a massive prize draw, with two lucky winners taking home a huge prize pack, one on each day of the event. The Ultimate Prize Draw is set to return in 2009 with another amazing prize package. Entry is included for free with every BPM General Admission ticket bought in advance or on the door. All you have to do is fill in your details on a draw ticket and put it in to either Saturday or Sunday’s entry box. Then at the end of the day watch the draw take place in the Panda Hire Silent Arena to find out if you are the lucky winner (you must be present at the draw to win).