STUDIO

Tone2 releases Abstracts expansion for Firebird+

Tone2 are pleased to announce the release of the Abstracts expansion for Firebird+. Abstracts is a collection of 440+ patches, an extensive 30 page manual with step by step tutorials including tips and hints for Firebird and a patch list with descriptions for easy access to the sounds. Featuring deep basses, ambient textures, rhythmic elements, leads and evolving pad sounds, Abstracts showcases the true strength of Firebird’s Harmonic Content Morphing synthesis.

Audio Damage Automaton screencast 2

Automaton is a unique look at buffer effects, allowing you to experiment with artificial life within your DAW. With four separate effects (Stutter, Modulate, Bitcrush, and Replicate) driven by a cellular automata sequencer, Automaton is capable of adding subtle seemingly random fills and “humanizing” effects.

Eiosis updates the E2Transienter

The E2Transienter (flexible transient processor) is based on a patented architecture and parameter combination, which allows detecting and processing transients independently. You can quickly get a wide range of settings, from simple attack enhancement, to complex mix adjustments thanks to the advanced parameters.

The numerous included presets let you easily and immediately get the settings suited to your needs. You can then adjust the parameters to get exactly the sound you are searching for.

M-Audio launches Overdub Series

Thinking about setting up a project studio but do not know where to start? Want to learn valuable techniques for recording and producing music? M-Audios new publication Overdub takes you through the process of building your studio—from choosing the right gear to fine-tuning your current system. Available online or through your local retailer, Overdub covers the all the basics plus advanced tips and tricks.

The Dream Machine from H.G. Fortune released

H.G. Fortune released their new VSTi plugin called The Dreammachine. According to them it is a completely different VSTi Synthesizer. So what is it and what is it not: It is not a synthesizer to be played like one would usually play like a keyboard synthesizer. Instead is it more a self running machine which can be transposed so this is ideal e.g. to provide backings of complex athmospheres and soundscapes for live performances.

Steinberg ships Advanced Integration Hardware

Steinberg is pleased to announce that the MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studios and the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller are now shipping to Steinberg resellers worldwide. Designed by Steinberg and Yamaha and manufactured by Yamaha in Japan, the new hardware units are the result of the ongoing technological cooperation between the software and hardware experts at both companies.