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Alesis expands midi keyboard range with Photon X49
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Alesis expands midi keyboard range with Photon X49

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Alesis, the foremost name in electronic keyboards, recording products, and studio electronics, proudly introduces the Photon X49 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller. Building upon the success of the companies Photon Series, which includes the Photon 25 and Photon X25, the new Photon X49 provides a 49-key velocity sensitive keyboard, an intuitive and fully assignable user interface for controlling software/hardware DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), a wealth of assignable knobs, buttons, and switches, and Alesis unique AXYZ controller dome.

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Boss updates there BR wave converter to 2.0

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Owners of BOSSs popular BR-900CD, BR-864, and BR-532 digital studios can enhance computer data-exchange capability with the new BR Wave Converter 2.0 software.

The upgraded utility extracts data recorded on the BR and converts it to industry-standard WAV/AIF format for export to computers or other WAV/AIF-compatible devices. Conversely, the Converter allows WAV/AIF files to be imported into BR-900CD/864/532 tracks.

The new Converter accommodates multiple batch files, and also allows users to specify stereo and mono tracks. Previous versions of the Converter were for Windows and Mac OS9; Version 2 expands compatibility to include Win Me, XP Home, XP Professional, 2000 Professional, and Mac OS X.

Features:

– Extracts data recorded using a BR-900CD/864/532 and converts it to WAV/AIF
– Imports WAV/AIF files into BR-900CD/864/532 tracks
– Now handles BR-864/900CD song data
– User can specify stereo and mono tracks
– Capable of batch-converting all tracks or converting specific track

The Converter will be available via free web download from RolandUS.com in August.

Native Instruments announces Akoustik Piano
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Native Instruments announces Akoustik Piano

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Native Instruments is excited to announce Akoustik Piano, a new sample-based software instrument that 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.

Cakewalk announces SONAR Home Studio Version 4/XL
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Cakewalk announces SONAR Home Studio Version 4/XL

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Cakewalk, developer of the leading music and sound software for Windows, is pleased to announce SONAR Home Studio Version 4 and SONAR Home Studio Version 4 XL, the newest additions to the SONAR product line of feature-rich recording software. Cakewalk SONAR Home Studio Version 4 and Cakewalk SONAR Home Studio Version 4 XL have manufacturers suggested retail prices (MSRP) of $149.00 (euro 125) and $229.00 (euro 190), respectively.

Fervent Software updates Linux based Studio To Go!
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Fervent Software updates Linux based Studio To Go!

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Fervent Software has announced version 1.50 of their Studio to Go! integrated music software. The latest and greatest version of this already-classic bootable CD of music software brings you all of the great applications you have come to know and love from the original whilst retaining the ability to run on any Windows PC without the need for installation.

Eventide offers $200 rebate on Anthology bundle
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Eventide offers $200 rebate on Anthology bundle

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In a move that provides Pro Tools users even more incentive to add the most powerful plug-in bundle to their HD rig, Eventide announced today a $200 limited-time rebate for the Anthology bundle. The rebate, which runs from July 1 through September 30, 2005, gives any Eventide plug-in or Digidesign MassivePack owner, cash back on the bundle that combines over three decades of legendary effects into one comprehensive offering.