ImageLine releases DirectWave and JuicePack
ImageLine, famous for Fruityloops and now FL-Studio, have released two new products. First is a softsampler called DirectWave, and the seconds is a software bundle called JuicePack.
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RME debuts ADI-8 QS AD/DA Converter
At AES RME debuts the ADI-8 QS, a new highly flexible and fully featured 8-channel AD/DA converter. The device combines excellent analog circuit design with outstanding low latency AD/DA converter chips.
The RME Revolution for Stage and Studio: RME Micstasy Preamp
8-Channel Remotely Controllable High-End Microphone and Instrument Preamp with a number of unique features and true innovations that will change recording processes radically.
P-Soft releases CHRONOStream2 update
CHRONOStream2 Ver.2.25 ,included a DirectX plug-in, is available for purchase from today. New functions, Playback Range Specification and Rendering (Selected Range), have been featured in, and bugs have been fixed.
Novation launch the ReMOTE ZeRO SL
A fantastic new desktop controller with the screen and automapping technology from the award-winning SL range of Novation keyboards.
Kore released to the world
Native Instruments is excited to announce that KORE is now available in stores worldwide. KORE has been specifically developed to increase the efficiency, flexibility and ease of working with software instruments and effects in the studio and onstage. KORE is an integrated system consisting of a host software for VST and Audio Units plug-ins, and a tightly integrated hardware controller that includes a professional USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface. It can be used both as a standalone instrument host as well as a plug-in within any Audio Units-, VST- and RTAS- compatible sequencer program. Due to the sophisticated bi-directional integration of the controller with the KORE software, all major functions of the system can be controlled without the need to touch or even see the computer that runs
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Voxengo updates Marquis Compressor to v.1.4.
Voxengo has updated Marquis Compressor to version 1.4. This is a very small update: number of bands in compressors key filter section was increased to 4. Marquis Compressor is a PC VST plug-in that is suitable for both mixing and mastering. Marquis Compressor offers flexible means of control and is able to create a wide variety of sonic character.
Open Labs MimiK keyboard cloning software
MimiK keyboard cloning software is a simple and easy to use software application for the Open Labs NeKo keyboard production station or MiKo portable workcenter that will automatically clone the sounds of any midi equipped keyboard or hardware sound module.
Logic Pro updated to version 7.2.1.
Apple has updated Logic (Pro and Express) to v7.2.1. This is a maintenance release that addresses isolated reliability and compatibility issues.
Liveslice update to version 1.4.
LiveLab.dk releases version 1.4 of LiveSlice. The update features an improved look and feel, undo, keyboard shortcuts and much more. The upgrade is free and the price remains unaltered.
Crysonic releases Spectra Q
Crysonic today announced the release and availability of SPECTRA Q VST plug-in for PC windows host applications. SPECTRA Q provides the ability to adjust multi-octave harmonics within an intuitive multi-band environment in two modes. Additional to these feature SPECTRA Q incorporates a vintage inspired 10-band EQ, look ahead transparent loudness maximizing with smooth peak limiting (based on their upcoming crysonic SPECTRA’ PHY technology) and a 4-band low-frequency phase tweaking section.
Cycling74 releases UpMix
Cycling ’74, a San Francisco-based music software company, today released UpMix, a surround processing and mixing software package. UpMix has been developed and tested by a team of surround sound professionals and utilizes proprietary algorithms to convert stereo audio into an immersive 6-channel mix suitable for Film, DVD, HD Broadcast and Music surround formats.
Rayspace updated to version 2.3.
Real-time impulse response designer gets update. RaySpace is a completely new acoustic room simulator. This unique reverb introduces the new DBT engine that creates fantastic surround-sound atmospheres. The characteristics of the room shape, height, positions and materials can all be adjusted in real-time, making RaySpace a very inspirational and spontanious tool. Combined with the 3D view and the parametric equaliser, the user is given the complete audio and visual feedback of room designs!
Maxx Claster introduces Toxic III
Maxx Claster has announced Toxic III, the third version of the 6-operator FM synthesizer VSTi for Windows. Toxic features a hybrid synthesis engine, combining the best of FM and Subtractive synthesis.
FabFilter releases updates for total productline
FabFilter Releases FabFilter Twin 1.11, Volcano 1.13 and One 3.04 with Intel Mac support. The new versions contain bug fixes as well as improvements and new features. The OS X versions of the plug-ins are now Universal Binaries that can be used on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.