Studio Software

Celemony Melodyne editor demo now available

The future of audio editing has begun – see for yourself! As of now, the demo version of Melodyne editor is available for you to try out and discover the difference that DNA Direct Note Access technology makes. DNA makes possible that which was previously considered impossible: access to individual notes in polyphonic audio material. Correct wrong notes or even a single note in a piano recording; change the chords of a guitar accompaniment after the recording is over; make whatever alterations you like to a sample lick.

FabFilter Software Instruments release Pro-Q 1.01 update

Originally released on November 16, 2009, FabFilter Pro-Q is a top-quality precision EQ plug-in with both zero-latency and linear phase modes, up to 24 bands and a gorgeous interface for easy and precise editing. Featuring an integrated real-time frequency analyzer and flexible per-channel and mid/side modes, FabFilter Pro-Q is the perfect tool for any mixing or mastering job. They just released FabFilter Pro-Q 1.01. This update to the just-released EQ plug-in contains various bug fixes and improvements.

Discrete Drums releases the Heavy Mental 2 Multitrack 24 Bit Pro Set

Discrete Drums, a brand of Sonoma Wire Works, has released the long-awaited Heavy Mental 2 Multitrack 24 Bit Drum Recording Pro Set. Heavy Mental 2 is the second set of the popular Heavy Mental series, and is the first Discrete Drums product to be released since its acquisition by Sonoma Wire Works. Recorded by the same dynamic team that produced the critically acclaimed Heavy Mental 1, Heavy Mental 2 builds on an already solid foundation. It was recorded by legendary drummer, Tony Morra, in the world-famous Sound Kitchen “Big Boy” studio, produced by Discrete Drums founder, Rick DiFonzo, and engineered by Steve Marcantonio.

Ableton releases Max for Live

Ableton and Cycling ’74 are pleased to announce the release of Max for Live, the long-awaited product that puts the power and potential of Max/MSP inside Live. Co-developed by Ableton and Cycling ’74 over a period of more than two years, Max for Live effectively opens up the Live platform, allowing users to create and edit their own instruments, effects and devices.

Lexicon launches Omega Studio Bundle

Lexicon has launched the Omega® Studio Desktop Recording Bundle. The Omega Studio Bundle is a completely integrated computer recording package that combines Lexicon’s Omega Studio USB recording interface with Steinberg® Cubase® LE 4 multi-track audio and MIDI recording software, the Lexicon Pantheon™ VST reverb plug-in, and an AKG® D 88 S® lead vocal microphone and mic cable. It contains all the necessary hardware and software components to transform a PC or Mac® into a professional 24-bit recording studio and allows the user to start recording immediately.

Propellerhead Reason Soul School refill

The Reason Soul School ReFill explores the classic sounds coming out of soul’s three capitals: Detroit, Memphis and Cincinnati – and puts them in the midst of your Reason rack. Featuring twelve unique soul and funk instrumentals and all their musical elements – bass, drums, guitars and horns – this ReFill gets under the skin of the music. It’s like having access to every channel – every instrument – on an old school rare groove multitrack tape!

NI releases Sonic Fiction Kore Soundpack

Native Instruments today introduced SONIC FICTION, a new KORE-Powered instrument that combines inventive field recording with advanced synthesis into an arsenal of hundreds of genuinely otherworldly sounds. Designed by prolific sound design artist Jeremiah Savage and usable with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER, the instrument provides musicians and producers with a inspirational resource for movie and game scoring, modern sound design and various electronic music styles.

 

Free TC Electronic M30 Reverb

TC Electronic – leaders in the world of signal processing and effects – is giving everyone the chance to download a professional TC Reverb… but hurry – the offer only stands for 72 hours! TC Electronic has been at the forefront of effects development for decades, and their reverb algorithms can be found in the best recording and mixing environments in the world. But from Monday 16th November the sought-after sound of one of the finest reverbs on the planet will be yours to download. TC Electronic’s M30 is a small yet great sounding reverb, and for 72 hours it can be downloaded for free.

FabFilter Software Instruments announce Pro-Q

FabFilter’s software instruments and effects have won the company many awards and fans across the globe thanks to their simple philosophy – to develop plug-ins that sound every bit as good as they look. The Pro-Q precision EQ is no exception, combining a clean and accurate sound and a never-before-seen feature set that has none of the sacrifices you normally have to make when choosing an EQ. And with all of this power crammed behind a great looking interface, Pro-Q could easily become your ‘go to’ plug-in for every EQ application – be it musical, surgical or creative.