Luxonix has announced to be released in october 2005, PURITY. It is the next generation of a digital musical instrument workstation and PCM sound module software. PURITY is designed to realize and surpass the hardware musical instrument workstation perfectly on computer based music production environments offering higher sound quality and more usability.
Manytone has announced the launch of ManyGuitar, a guitar and bass sample based synthesizer with a library of over 1 gigabyte of 24-bit samples. The ManyGuitar sound library includes a wide range of guitars and basses. Each instrument has been multi sampled, often at several velocities and with a mute layer included. In addition to the single note samples, there are some chord sets and also some lead guitar styles.
Linplug has recently updated CronoX3 (Sample Synthesizer) to version 3.0.4. and the same with the Albino (Virtual Rob Papen Synthesizer), which got updated to version 2.2.1.
The Logic Users Group (LUG) is the oldest (11+ years) and largest (20000+ members) Logic community in existence. In 1994 they were Emagics first presence on the Internet, though in 1999 Emagic became independent of the LUG. The LUG are by far the best resource for Logic users around, even people who do not use Logic as their primary sequencer frequent the LUG for the invaluable wisdom found there! The list is moderated by a team of five admins from around the world to produce the highest quality and informative forum possible.
Camel Audio have released version 1.6 of their critically acclaimed additive synthesizer which excels at pads and evolving textures. The update adds an improved noise generator with key tracking for brighter, crisper sounds, an improved reverb, key tracking on the filter, improved editing abilities as well as other feature enhancements and bug fixes.
ESI has introduced the U46DJ, which is an ideal mobile recording interface for both laptops and desktop computers. It offers a 4-in 6-out multi-channel audio interface with a separate Mix output. 2 Phono inputs make the unit a perfect portable solution for digital DJs, compatible with major DJ software applications.
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is excited to announce that AKOUSTIK PIANO is now available in stores worldwide. AKOUSTIK PIANO brings four classic pianos to life with unprecedented authenticity, flexibility and ease of use. AKOUSTIK PIANO recreates each nuance and detail of the original instruments by combining elaborate multi-sampling with sophisticated emulation of soundboard resonance and pedal behaviour. At the same time, it remains both efficient and convenient to use for a wide range of musical styles and applications.
Steinberg today unveiled the latest version of its Cubase SE entry level music production software. Cubase SE3 offers professional music technologies tailored to musicians, producers, students and educators. Available for both Mac and PC, Cubase SE3 will be available in October 2005 for only 149.00 Euro.
Once again, AAS rises the bar in the recreation of the classic Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos. Not only Lounge Lizard EP-3 comes even closer in terms of authenticity but it also preserves the action and feel of the originals.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. TRAKTOR DJ Studio 3 featuring 4 decks and countless innovations. Native Instruments proudly presents TRAKTOR DJ Studio 3 – the next generation of professional DJ software! The largest technological leap forward since TRAKTORs introduction, version 3 brings with it numerous innovations for DJing at clubs and parties. Some of the most thrilling new features are the expansion from 2 to 4 playback decks and an emulation of the new, much sought-after Allen & Heath Xone:92 4-channel club mixer. Five professional, tempo-synced effects and an even easier operation will see you mixing hypnotic DJ sets. The integrated access to the Beatport Online Music Store, the worlds leading internet dance music specialist, means you will always have just the right track to hand. The new version is set to rock the clubs as of November.
PSP Audioware have releases the 608 Multidelay plugin. The PSP 608 MD is perhaps the most fully featured delay plug-in available on the market (VST, AudioUnit, RTAS and HTDM for Mac OSX and VST, DirectX and RTAS format for PC).
Roland Corporation U.S. is proud to announce a top-down restructuring of the Los Angeles based organization. Effective immediately BOSS U.S. and Roland U.S. will function as two entirely autonomous companies, complete with separate management and support staff. These recent streamlining measures will allow the two businesses to focus their efforts on Roland and BOSS product sold nationwide.
Roland is proud to announce the release of the much-anticipated Massenburg Hi Resolution Parametric EQ Plug In. In the winter of 2004 the company announced that it would, for the first time, open up its successful V-Studio platform to outside plug-in developers via the VS8F-3 Plug-In Effect Expansion Board. This historic announcement marked a bold initiative at Roland, whereby the company will give V-Studio users access to both high-quality Roland plug-ins and optional 3rd party plug-ins.
The critically acclaimed plug-in bundle is now the top of its class, featuring outstanding sound quality, more signal processing power, stunning visual interface design, and world class customer support at a tremendous value. These new Version 5 plug-ins cover the essential aspects of sound design, tracking, mixing and mastering.
Renoise is the next generation of music tracker software, combining studio quality sound and virtually infinite expandability with a clear and concise interface putting every parameter and option literally at your fingertips. Renoise has been updated to version 1.5.1.