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Sonalksis Mastering Suite now released
The Sonalksis Mastering Suite consists of a select range of processors providing an intuitive interface and an unsurpassed caliber of audio processing for Mastering Engineers, Producers, and other industry professionals who cannot compromise quality and reliability in their work.
KRK releases limited edition yellow Rokit
KRK is releasing a Limited Edition Rokit Studio Monitors. The concept and color design is part of a joint collaboration with Guitar Center.
Voxengo Elephant 3.1 released
An updated Voxengo Elephant version 3.1 is now available for download. Voxengo Elephant is a mastering limiter plug-in for professional music production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X, Windows XP and Windows Vista computers.
reFX releases Synthation expansion for Vanguard
Vanguard Essentials – The next step in sound design. With skillful and creative synthesizer programming Synthation.net tweaked the Vanguard and turned his often called “plasticsound” into amazing clubsounds.
Digidesign new 003 rack+ factory
Digidesign today unveiled the third and newest member of its acclaimed Digidesign 003 family 003 Rack Factory.
SPL announces analog code software
SPL, a well-known manufacturer of analog hardware processors, will present their first software plug-ins on the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco.
Universal Audio LA-610 MK II now shipping
Universal Audio today announced the shipment of the LA-610 Mk II Classic Tube Recording Channel, a feature enhanced, 2nd generation version of UA’s most popular analog product. The preamp and compressor use the same signal path as the original LA-610 that users have come to know and love, and features the legendary 610 mic-pre and EQ section combined with an LA-2A style T4 opto-compressor. The LA-610 Mk II now offers key enhancements such as: true compressor bypass, larger metering, improved output signal performance, and the highly popular “black on black” cosmetics of the LA-610 Signature Edition.
Digidesign announces D-Command Producer Desk
For D-Command users, the D-Command Producer’s Desk provides an ergonomic worksurface that incorporates a built-in Pro Tools Custom Keyboard, your mouse, and your computer monitor onto the same level as your console, providing a more comfortable and efficient workflow. Available in a dark color scheme for the D-Command ES console or the original blue for D-Command, the D-Command Producer’s Desk attaches to your ICON console, giving you Pro Tools editing control on the same surface level as your encoders and faders.
iZotope announces iZotope Ozone 4
iZotope has announced iZotope Ozone 4, an update to its software mastering suite. iZotope has updated and expanded Ozone’s processing algorithms, optimizing them for today’s low-latency DAW environments. Ozone 4 features a new Intelligent Loudness Maximizer, Perfect Reconstruction crossovers, mid/side processing for superior control over the sound stage, and a new True Envelope dynamics processing mode. In addition, numerous interface improvements and ease-of-use additions make Ozone even more accessible to musicians and engineers who want to quickly finalize their projects.
Digidesign introduces Protools 8
Meet the new Pro Tools 8, the most advanced audio creation and production software, featuring a gorgeous new interface; dozens of new plug-ins; five new virtual instruments; exciting new scoring, MIDI, editing, and mixing capabilities; deeper controller integration; improved ease of installation and use; and enhanced performance.
Focusrite starts worldwide distribution of Forte Suite plug-in
As of October 1st 2008, Focusrite will assume worldwide distribution of their finest Pro Tools-exclusive EQ and Compression plug-in, formerly distributed worldwide by Digidesign.
Focusrite Liquid Mix for Pro Tools HD
This year’s AES show in San Francisco sees the launch of Focusrite’s latest addition to the award-winning Liquid range. Liquid Mix HD delivers the power of Liquid Mix exclusively to the Pro Tools HD market. Providing the same pool of classic EQ and Compressor emulations, Liquid Mix HD combines the sound of priceless and historically significant compressors and EQs with all the benefits of operating directly inside the Pro Tools HD environment. Over 60 instances can be used simultaneously on an HD 3 system, and thanks to Pro Tools HD’s low latency environment, they can be used for both recording and mixing.
New generation of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces announced
This year’s AES show in San Francisco sees the launch of Focusrite’s new multi-channel firewire audio interface, the Focusrite Saffire PRO 40. It is the best sounding interface in its class, attentively designed with today’s project studio in mind.
Apogee announces the Symphony 64 PCIe Card
At this years AES, Apogee Electronics unveiled Symphony 64, a 64 channel, 24bit/192kHz PCI Express card made to interface Apogee’s X-Series and Rosetta Series converters directly to Apple’s Mac Pro.