PreSonus Audio Electronics is pleased to announce the official public release of the FaderPort native driver for Logic Pro and Logic Express versions 7 or later. The new functionality includes mix/edit/transport window view, write and latch automation as well as improved performance.
This version of Dirtbox from DeLaMancha is already version 3.0. It is a compression/distortion/modulation VST plug-in for Windows. Not longer as freeware but available now for a small price of 12 dollars.
Allen and Heath has announced that the new ZED 4-Bus range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production is now shipping and available in stores. Following the launch of the ZED-14 and ZED-24, Allen and Heath has announced the ZED-420 (16 mono + 2 dual stereo channels), ZED-428 (24 mono + 2 stereo) and ZED-436 (32 channel + 2 stereo) mixers.
The E2Transienter brings a unique, simple and powerful approach to transient processing. In fact it is far more than a simple transient designer, and it can be used in many situations, including high demanding mastering jobs.
Yamaha have released a few videos that gives us a closer look at the recently released n8 and n12 mixing consoles. The Yamaha n8 and n12 Digital Mixing Studio are mixing consoles with an analog-like mixing interface which boasts ease of operation for professional quality recording and mixdown. Connecting a computer to the mixer IEEE 1394 port enables you to configure an ideal recording environment with seamless integration into Cubase 4.
More famous artists join Novation’s blog party, and now you can join the fun too. Two more high profile Novation users offer their unique insights into the lives of pro musicians on the road and in the studio, and now you have the chance to interact with them!
SampleTron, the highly anticipated addition to IK Multimedia and Sonic Reality’s Sonik Instruments line of workstations is now shipping.
TC Electronic has announced immediate availability of the Tube-Tech CL 1B plug-in for Pro Tools|HD. The CL 1B plug-in is based upon highly advanced component emulation technology, and brings the sound of the legendary CL 1B compressor/limiter to Digidesign Pro Tools HD, HD Accel and VENUE systems.
NUSofting has announced that Groove Analogizer is now available as freeware. Groove Analogizer is an “audio controlled drum synthesizer”, it means that like a vintage electronic drum tone generator (e.g. Simmons) the percussion sound is triggered by an audio input, not by a MIDI message.
Spectrasonics announced today the beginning of their 10-week “Omnisphere Preview Remix Contest” where registered virtual instrument users can create music using special loops that Spectrasonics has created from the eagerly anticipated Omnisphere Power Synth. Three winners will be chosen in July to receive a free copy of Omnisphere when it is released on September 15, 2008.
FXpansion is proud to introduce the newest addition to the BFD expansion pack range, BFD Big Orchestral Marching Band.
Time and Space informed us that GigaStudio 4 from Tascam is now shipping. TASCAM has once again redefined the high-end of sampling workstations with GigaStudio 4. Building on the features of GigaStudio 3, the new version supports 64-bit operating systems like XP64 and Windows Vista 64, allowing users to access up to 128 gigabytes of RAM for loading massive sample libraries and compositional templates. GigaStudio 4 also hosts VSTi and GVI virtual instruments, loading or stacking instruments alongside GigaStudio instrument libraries.
ImageLine have just released three updates for their VSTi plugins Poizone, Morphine and Toxic Biohazard. PoiZone is a subtractive software synthesizer designed to bring you professional quality results, without a learning curve that hinders your creativity. Morphine is a powerful Additive Synthesizer with a logical, flexible architecture that allows you to create any sound. Toxic Biohazard is the 4th generation in the line of Toxic synthesizers.
Urbanic Producer Pack is a massive library of cutting edge Hip Hop and RnB Sounds. This sample DVD is made for the urban producer of today.
Time and Space have a new Competition running where you can win a complete set of Rob Papen Virtual Instruments. You can even be one of the first people in the world to get a copy of Rob Papens new synth, RG.