Wavetable expansion for Tone2 ElectraX released
The Wavetable expansion features an inspiring selection of 200 presets for ElectraX programmed by a team of professional sound designers using new wavetables.
Studio Software
Image Line Groove Machine Available Now
Groove Machine is virtual ‘Groove Box’ within your sequencer, perfect for live performance or use it as a hybrid synthesizer, drum sampler or to create loops.
Madrona Labs Soundplane A Controller announced
The Soundplane A is a computer music controller with the sensitivity and feel of an acoustic instrument. It detects a wide range of touches on its walnut playing surface, from a light tickle to a very firm press. The Soundplane A can be configured as either a 150-note keyboard with position and pressure sensing on each key, or as one continuous surface.
Native Instruments DAMAGE by Heavyocity Announced
We got word from Native Instruments that they will release a new instrument for their Kontakt 5 Engine soon, called Damage. Developed in conjunction with Heavyocity, Damage is followup for their EVOLVE series and provides an arsenal of deeply sampled drums, crushing loops, and smashing one-shots, all recorded in brutal detail.
Arturia Oberheim SEM V Coming Soon
After years without any addition to their Synthesizer Anthology series, Arturia will bring back to life in software format one of the world’s most sough-after synthesizers.
Sonalksis Version 3 Plug-ins Released
Sonalksis is pleased to announce the launch of Version 3 of the Sonalksis Studio One Plug-in Suite. All Sonalksis Plug-ins have been updated to take advantage of 64 bit processors and operating systems, and to ensure compatibility with your favourite audio software packages for years to come. Fully compatible with Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
Celemony Artists Series – New Melodyne tutorials and films
In six new video tutorials, Celemony demonstrates techniques for the editing of lead vocals, the creation of way-out guitar parts, and the extraction and remixing of lead vocals from a playback using Melodyne. Other themes covered in the tutorials include the construction of beats from one-shot samples and the creative use of Melodyne’s Amplitude and Formant tools.
Native Instruments iMaschine with Jamie Lidell (in bed) – Video
With the announcement of the Maschine Mikro a while back, Native Instruments also announced thier very first iPhone, iTouchand iPad called iMaschine. This App is an intuitive beat sketchpad based on MASCHINE’s groove production studio concept. iMASCHINE is perfect for developing song ideas anytime, anywhere. And that’s what Jamie Lidell will show us in the video below.
Softube TLA-100A New Compressor Plug-in Now Available
Softube began shipping the Summit Audio TLA-100A compressor plug-in for native platforms (VST/VST3/AU/RTAS; both 32 & 64-bit). This latest addition to Softube’s extensive line of vintage-flavored plug-ins captures the hardware TLA-100A’s unique sound and performance with uncanny accuracy, and also includes new features designed for the modern DAW production environment.
Apple founder Steve Jobs has passed away
Apple just officially announced that her founder, Steve Jobs, has passed away at the age of 56.
Focusrite launch Saffire Mix Control v2.4
Focusrite have posted an update to Saffire Mix Control, the Mac and PC-compatible mixer software that comes free with all Saffire PRO and Liquid Saffire Firewire audio interfaces. The highlight of the release is compatibility with Mac OS v10.7 (Lion), the latest version of the Apple OS X operating system.
Steinberg HALion 4 Trial Version now available
Steinberg released the trial version of HALion 4. With its top sampling and mixing engine, the virtual analog synthesizer and countless other features, HALion 4 provides a versatile solution to consistently push the envelope of sound design.
Propellerhead Reason 6, Reason Essentials and Balance Have Arrived
Users have been waiting for this a couple of months now, since the announcement, but now they have arrived. The new versions and products Propellerhead have announced a while ago. You can get or upgrade to version 6 of the Reason DAW software now. Or pick up a copy of Reason Essentials, with or without the Balance audio interface.
PowerFX DJ Samplr iPhone App
Power up your DJ set with DJ Samplr, the iPhone app that includes over 300 sounds in a simple “drum pad style” interface with pad tap and hold pitch bend and panning. You can also record, edit and assign your own samples or import sounds via iTunes.