AKAI Pro demonstration video NAMM 2009 products
Product specialist Eric McGregor demonstrates the newest member of the MPK family, the MPK25
Studio Software
Lexicon PCM96/PCM96 Surround Software Update
A new version of the PCM96 and PCM96 Surround software v3.0.1.4 (Macintosh Only) is now released and available for download on the www.Lexiconpro.com website.
FXpansion announces D-CAM Synth Squad
FXpansion, a London-based developer of computer based plug-in effects and synthesizers, recently announced the debut of D-CAM: Synth Squad at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California. FXpansion employs its proprietary advanced modeling technology to carefully reconstruct the unmatched sound of vintage hardware on the computer desktop. DCAM: Synth Squad will be available worldwide in Q2 2009, price TBA.
New ACOUSTIC REFRACTIONS KORE SOUNDPACK out now
This new KORE SOUNDPACK is a fresh and exciting exploration of the world of sound. Combining curious and engaging sampled material with advanced processing in KORE, ABSYNTH, and other sound engines included in KORE and KORE PLAYER, this pack contains 100 completely original yet highly playable instruments that will resonate with modern musicians and sound designers.
Three Plug-in Bundles for Pro Tools from TC Electronic
TC Electronic is proud to announce three new plug-in bundles, which offer registered Pro Tools|HD owners significant savings on nine of the most popular plug-ins from TC Electronic, TC-Helicon and Tube-Tech.
MOTU Beat Production Machine (video)
At the NAMM last week, MOTU introduced its Beat Production Machine, BPM. This video shows us the ins and outs of BPM.
GForce impOSCar 2 preview
One of the interesting new products at this years NAMM (on the software side) surely was the successor of the impOSCar soft synth, the impOSCar 2. GForce got a lot of questions and requests for more information on this new version. They now have set up a preview page to let us all know more about the new features of the impOSCar 2.
Ableton Max for Live (video)
Max for Live puts the power and potential of Max/MSP inside Live. Create all the instruments, effects and extensions you’ve ever wanted. Go beyond the common and predictable, and transcend the limits that conventional tools impose. Build completely unique synths and effects, create algorithmic composition tools, or fuse Live and controller hardware into radical, new music machines. Join a society of makers and share ingenuity.
Livid Ohm Package Giveaway
In celebration of the great response Livid have had this past year for the Ohm controller with hundreds of users now in over 35 countries, they are giving away an Special Edition Ohm package.
Karma-Lab releases KARMA (Korg) M50 Software
KARMA Developer Stephen Kay has now made it possible for M50 owners to have the same KARMA functionality as the higher-end Korg M3 and OASYS, with the release of KARMA M50 Software for the Korg M50 ($199). Running on your PC (Mac/Windows), the software provides you with all of the inspirational and interactive KARMA features, grooves, and KARMA-fied Combis and Programs of the M3. The only difference is that the KARMA engine is provided by the computer, not built-in to the keyboard.
Ueberschall announces three new Soundbanks
Ueberschall announces three upcoming soundbanks. Electrolines and Synthlines as Liquid Soundbanks, and Dancehall Madness Vol. II as Elastik Soundbank.
Release of SCOPE XITE-1from Sonic Core delayed
The intended release date of July 31th of SCOPE XITE-1 (and SCOPE 5) will be delayed. Sonic Core attach great importance to optimal and stable operation of the hard- and software. For this reason they decided to do more testings and optimisations before the release. Sonic Core are sure that to act in the interests of their customers.
Evil Alliance brings you the worst of both worlds
The evil alliance brings you the worst of both worlds, a collaboration between de la Mancha and Runagate, musicians, VST fanatics/developers and sideways thinkers.
Motu Volta… the details
MOTU recently introduced Volta at this years WinterNAMM. It is a virtual instrument plug-in that allows users to play and automate modular synthesizers, or any hardware equipped with control voltage (CV) inputs, from their favorite host audio workstation software.
Update your Cubase 4 to Cubase 5 for 20 euro!
All European customers who have bought Cubase 4 or Cubase studio 4 between December 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, (GB/DE version) or April 30, 2009, (FR/IT/ES version) are eligible to obtain a Grace Period Update to Cubase 5 and Cubase studio 5 at a special price.