Free Clapbox for Live 7 from Puremagnetik
Puremagnetik has released Clapbox, a free add-on pack for Ableton Live 7. Clapbox is a sample-based Live Pack directly modeled after the Simmons Electronics Clap Trap.
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DB Audioware released Flying Haggis
The Flying Haggis is a mythical, magical Scottish creature said to bring great happiness to those lucky enough to encounter it: the perfect inspiration for db audioware’s new virtual guitar amp.
New Melodyne updates fully Leopard friendly
Today Celemony Software announced the release of version 3.2.2 of Melodyne studio and Melodyne cre8 as well as version 1.8.1 of Melodyne essential and Melodyne uno. The update is free of charge for all registered users.
Karmalab releases KARMA Oasys Software
Karma Lab announced that KARMA Oasys Software has now been released and is available for sale on the Karma Online webstore. KARMA Oasys software runs on your PC/Mac and communicates with your Korg OASYS via a standard MIDI Interface connection. If you’re not aware of what KARMA Oasys Software is, one of the main things it does is let you create your own GEs and fill up all those User GE Slots that Korg put in the 1.3 update.
Keytosound video tutorials on Youtube
Following the major brands Keytosound has started to post video tutorials on Youtube as well. Dedicated to the synthesizers and software that KeyToSound makes, tutorials, information, and more.
genoQs releases special edition of Octopus
The Octopus BlackSea special edition does not only look uniquely exciting. It also brings the brand new OS 1.40. Octopus is a MIDI sequencer, simply put, a machine to generate control data for sound-producing devices, e.g. synthesizers. Octopus’ most outstanding trait is probably its recognition by an authoritative audience as a musical instrument. The merit lies in the fact that comparable products are traditionally perceived as ‘just’ intricate electronic devices.
Musicrow announces Magic Vox
Magic Vox uses the beautiful sonic qualities of guitar harmonics (flageolets), as a basis for the creation of a totally new playable and expressive musical instrument, with a distinctive sound.
New free grand piano add-on CP-80 for Pianoteq
As a Christmas gift to all their customers, Modartt hereby announces their latest add-on: an
electro-acoustic grand piano Yamaha CP-80, s/n 1982.
FXpansion BFD 2.0 out now
After much anticipation over the last months FXPansion has released BFD 2, the most powerful acoustic drum production workstation ever. BFD2’s easy to use interface is redesigned from the ground up to give you more power and control for shaping your drums than ever before. It’s fast and easy to set up and integrate into your digital audio workstation of choice.
SSL expand plug-in portfolio for Duende with X-Comp
Solid State Logic have released X-Comp a new plug-in for Duende the DSP powered DAW plug-in platform. X-Comp follows the recent release of X-EQ and further extends the range of plug-ins available for Duende, with another professional audio processing tool that delivers the very finest audio performance, but is extremely simple to use.
RME 8-channel AES-42 interface available now
The DMC-842 is both an 8-channels AES42 interface as well as a controller for digital microphones. The unique device allows for connection and control of up to 8 digital microphones, and converting their signals to ADAT, AES/EBU, analog and (optional) MADI. Eight individually switchable hi-end sample rate converters offer a flexible clocking and further usage options, especially as the inputs are compatible to AES3 and AES/EBU too.
TC Electronic Powercore update to version 3.0
PowerCore 3.0 is the biggest update yet to the PowerCore software package. It is a free update to all PowerCore customers with lots of enhancements and new features based upon a great deal of input from our users.
Alesis releases M1Active 320 USB
With the M1 320 USB Alesis brings Pro-Grade USB speaker performance to the computer desktop. The Alesis M1Active 320 USB-audio speaker system is the new world-class standard for USB audio playback and capture. Enjoy great sounding audio from your computer, or record the audio coming into the speaker to your computer.
Rob Papen releases BLUE 1.7 free update
Rob has some great news for you today, BLUE 1.7 has been released and it is a stunning free ‘update’. Rob has added some great new features and also 400 new presets! The synths are known for their ‘floating’ factor. Which means that they always pop-up in many tracks. But BLUE 1.7 is also proofs that this synth offers excellent value for money.
SPL Transient Designer Plug-In for UAD-1
Universal Audio has partnered with Germany’s Sound Performance Lab (SPL) to bring you the Transient Designer, with its unique and compelling Differential Envelope Technology for shaping the dynamic response of a sound. Two simple audio controls allow effortless reshaping of the attack and sustain characteristics. SPL was the first company to design an analog solution for level-independent shaping of envelopes, allowing transients to be accelerated or slowed down and sustain prolonged or shortened.