SPL launches DrumXchanger Software
You guessed it: the DrumXchanger replaces drum sounds. What’s more surprising: based upon SPL’s proprietary Transient Designer technology, it can replace drum sounds irrespective of their level.
Studio Software
Waves JJP Artist Signature Collection available
Six application-specific audio plug-ins, created in collaboration with iconic Grammy®-winning producer/mixing engineer Jack Joseph Puig.
Voxengo Voxformer 2.4 vocal channel strip plugin released
Voxengo Voxformer version 2.4 update is now available for download. Voxformer is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plugin for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.
AAS String Studio VS-1 v1.1.3 released
Applied Acoustics Systems releases the String Studio VS-1 v1.1.3 Update for Windows. This is a maintenance update containing the following changes:
– Added native 64-bit VST plug-in
– Fixed minor bugs
Not a tutorial, just a cool video on NI MASCHINE 1.5.
Yesterday Native Instruments released MASCHINE 1.5, a major free update that significantly increases the functionality and creative potential of the acclaimed computer-based music production system. With more classic drum machine features, improved host integration, new sampling functions, an extended sound library, and even more efficient workflow, the 1.5 software expands on the concept of MASCHINE as the most integrated and intuitive groove production studio for producers, live musicians and DJs. Below is a video of Justin Myracks, aka F Major, who builds a beat from scratch on Maschine version 1.5. This is not a tutorial – it simply shows how fast and hands-on Maschine is for creating a great groove.
Improved functionality for Native Instruments MASCHINE 1.5
Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.5, a major free update that significantly increases the functionality and creative potential of the acclaimed computer-based music production system. With more classic drum machine features, improved host integration, new sampling functions, an extended sound library, and even more efficient workflow, the 1.5 software expands on the concept of MASCHINE as the most integrated and intuitive groove production studio for producers, live musicians and DJs.
Steinberg will Tour Nuendo 5 worldwide
With the advent of releasing its new advanced post, live and audio production system, Steinberg today is pleased to announce that it is presenting Nuendo 5 at certified Nuendo dealers and well-known post-production studios in more than twelve countries, from Japan to Europe over to the United States. Nuendo 5 will also be introduced at the AES Show in London, taking place on May 22–25. The tour’s initial leg begins on May 3, 2010, and will be under way for several weeks to come.
Spectrasonics Launches New Artist Video Series
Spectrasonics today debuted a new online Artist Video Series to showcase world-class artists performing and creating new original music tracks with their award-winning virtual instruments Omnisphere, Trilian and Stylus RMX. http://bit.ly/90qQ8f The company’s software instruments and sounds are widely used in the professional community and its users cross every boundary of style and genre. http://ow.ly/1yLaG
de la Mancha releases Urban Decay distortion
de la Mancha announces the release of Urban Decay, a 3 band distortion plugin (VST, Windows) that brings 13 flavours of dirt, filth, noise and degradation for just $15.
AAS Ultra Analog VA-1 v1.1.4 Update Available
Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Ultra Analog VA-1 v1.1.4 Update for Windows. This is a maintenance update containing the following changes:
Circle Synth users … be heart!
FAW (Future Audio Workshop) have started a Circle Synth User Group on SoundCloud. If you are a SoundCloud user then they would love to hear the music you have created using Circle. It also provides a great way for different Circle users to discuss sound design, using the time line comments feature to highlight different aspects of the music.
Waves Webinars – Learn More…
Waves Webinars is your chance to hear from Waves artists and insiders, and get your questions answered. The next one takes place Wednesday, April 21st at 4PM EST and will give you an inside look at our new Chris Lord-Alge Artist Signature Collection.
Toontrack Music releases EZmix mixing tool
Toontrack Music release the next product in the Toontrack Software Tools line, EZmix. For all the track and songwriters with tight deadlines and a mobile work situation out there, Toontrack, in collaboration with DSP developers par excellence Overloud, has developed EZmix. EZmix is a simple (EZ), yet powerful, mixing tool that gives you access to a huge array of mix presets for the whole gamut of mixing needs. Whether you need to mix drums, vocals, guitars, bass or keyboards this is your tool.
RS124 Compressor emulation from Abbey Road released
Abbey Road Plug-ins announce the release of the RS124 Compressor Plug-in, available exclusively at *Abbey Road Plug-ins. This plug-in provides incredibly accurate emulations of three original RS124 hardware units from Abbey Road’s unique outboard collection, bringing the sound, look and functionality of the legendary audio equipment to all major Mac- and PC-based DAW systems.
Xfer Records releases Nerve software drum machine
Nerve is now available on XferRecords.com. Nerve is a software drum machine which brings powerful beat creation and manipulation to your Host Sequencer. Nerve runs as a VSTi or AudioUnit plugin. Nerve was designed and coded by veteran dance music producers, with a diverse sample library included from many of todays top sound designers. Create your own beats entirely from scratch using sounds you already have (AIF/WAV/REX/RX2/AKAI .SND), or utilize the factory-included Drum Kits, Presets, Patterns, and Sounds.