STUDIO

Novation announces SL Mk II controllers

Novation maintain their position as the number one name in MIDI control with the launch of the SL Mk II. The original ReMOTE SL built its reputation on high quality hardware and pioneering control software. The SL Mk II has some striking additions that set it apart from any other controller on the market, every feature is designed to make mapping and controlling software quick and effortless.

Antares announces Direct Mind Access Technology

Antares Audio Technologies has today announced their intent to start thinking about the possible development of their revolutionary new Direct Mind Access (DMA™) musical composition technology. Designed to free would-be composers, songwriters, musicians, and drummers from the tedious study and practice that have traditionally been required for the development of musical skill, DMA technology will allow anyone (see NOTE below) to transfer the music (or voices) they hear in their head directly to any DMA-compliant DAW.

Steinberg presents The Grand 3

Steinberg is proud to present a major update to its renowned The Grand virtual piano. The Grand 3 offers the sound of five legendary pianos including Yamaha C7, Steinway Model D and Bösendorfer 290 Imperial grands, as well as the Nordiska Upright and the famed Yamaha CP80 electric piano. Each piano has been recorded in first-class quality using two microphone positions, with a stand-alone mode, equalization tools, tuning editor as well as a range of technologies to enhance computer resource efficiency. The Grand 3 supports VST3, VST2, AU and ReWire and will be available Q3 2009 for Mac OS X, Windows XP and both Windows Vista 32- and 64-bit versions.

Rob Papen introduces SubBoomBass

Rob introduces his new VSTi SubBoomBass at this years MusikMesse. SubBoomBass is filled with excessive amounts of low end ammunition to detonate your tracks! With presets designed by the legendary Rob Papen and other guest artists, this dedicated bass synth will supply you with huge cone-rattling sounds that will devastate any music track.

Steinberg announces HALion 3 compatibility with 64-bit Vista

Upcoming HALion 3.5 update delivers native 64-bit Windows Vista support for Steinberg’s award-winning virtual sampler. Steinberg today announced an update to its award-winning HALion 3 virtual sampler VST instrument that adds support for 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. The update to version to 3.5 will be available in Q2 2009 as a download from www.steinberg.net for registered HALion 3 customers.