URS releases Everything EQ Bundle Universal Binary versions
URS has released the URS Everything EQ Bundle Universal Binary Audio Units and VST versions for Intel Macintosh Mac Book Pro.
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Crysonic releases nXtasy VST Plug In
Crysonic announces the immediate availability of the nXtasy VST plugin. The newest VST offering from Crysonic offers the ability to enhance harmonics and enduce warm analog saturation. nXtasy provides the same multi octave harmonic enhancement ability found in the Crysonic multi purpose mastering plug-in, VST Spectra Q, by adding harmonic content to fundamental frequencies and enabling warm tube saturation. nXtasy can be used through out the entire chain of music production from tracking and live use to mixing and final mastering.
Scarbee Vintage Keyboard Collection and Keyboard Gold Bundle for KONTAKT 2.11/KOMPAKT
Scarbee is proud to release Vintage Keyboard Collection and Keyboard Gold Bundle for KONTAKT and KOMPAKT. This version includes both a 16 bit version – suitable for live use with Laptop or Muse Research Receptor + a 24 bit version – suitable for Studio use. For Kontakt 2.11 we also included module graphics of all instruments with various controls directly available for the user.
Sonicbytes Phrazor preview #6 released
This release introduces the Standalone and VST Multi I/O version. The routing capabilities of the engine have been improved – Multi-Out VST plugins are supported as well. The clip based Arpeggiator completes the midi-engine.
Native Instruments releases TRAKTOR DJ Studio 3.1
Native Instruments just released TRAKTOR DJ Studio 3.1, a free update for its acclaimed digital DJ software. The new version improves several key aspects of the software and adds a large number of minor enhancements and optimizations.
djDecks v0.74 released
djDecks version 0.74 has been released. This version adds full support for the Behringer BCD-2000 controller plus improvements in the automatic mixing mode, sound quality, better VST effect support and better vinyl control pitch stability.
Ueberschall releases Liquid Horn Section
Ueberschall today announced the availability of Liquid Horn Section, the sixth volume in the Liquid Instruments Series for VST, Audio Units and RTAS. Using the highly acclaimed Melodyne technology from Celemony Software, Liquid Horn Section makes it possible for the first time to change a single voice within a horn section, and adjust it to the individual composers needs.
Three updates from iZotope
iZotope has updated Ozone, Trash and Spectron. The Ozone 3.09 update only applies to the Mac/PC version of the plugin. The Trash 1.08 and the Spectron 1.08 update only applies to the PC only Pro Tools, VST, and DirectX version of the plugin.
Melodyne uno 1.5.3 out now
Version 1.5.3 of the audio editing software Melodyne uno is a service update which offers improved support for the universal binary functions of Intel Macs as well as several other minor improvements and a number of bug fixes.
Digidesign announces Strike – drum plugin
Strike is a revolutionary RTAS instrument plugin that makes it easy to create, control, and produce professional drum performances right from within Pro Tools with uncanny realism. One part intelligent virtual drummer, one part professional drum module, Strike features a wide range of high definition drum kits and style choices, and allows for unprecedented control over the virtual drummers performance.
Mackie Control C4 now offers Powerful Control for Reason 3.0
The most full featured control surface of its kind, Mackie Control C4 is now even more powerful thanks to full Reason 3.0 support and FREE C4 Commander Software for Mac or PC. With its 32 knobs and four large LCD displays, C4 breathes new life into thousands of plug-ins and virtual instruments, providing real time, hands-on control of up to 32 parameters simultaneously.
Kjaerhus Audio has updated Spectra to v1.1.
Spectra is a synthesizer plug-in which combines multistage additive synthesis with subtractive synthesis in an easy to operate and intuitive product. It provides you with a wealth of timbral possibilities, ranging from classic synthesizer sounds to re-synthesized instrument sounds and sound morphing.
Cakewalk Releases free expansion packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro
Cakewalk today announces free Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro synthesizers for Mac and PC. The Rapture and Dimension Pro Expansion Packs are in direct response to success of the new Cakewalk Instruments line and the result of active dialog with our users. They view these free soundware updates as an example of Cakewalks commitment to the very best in product support for our customers.
Five12 announces Numerology 2.0 plus release of v.1.4.3.
The little elves at Five12 have been very busy over the last several months working on a ground-up rewrite of Numerology to support a slew of new features. A few of these include: Universal Binary Support, ReWire, New Sequencing and MIDI processing modules, an all-new routing page, mixer scenes, a much-revised user interface, improved AU integration, and much more.
SummerNAMM: Ableton announces Sampler
Ableton announced Sampler, an advanced sound design and sound sculpting instrument available as an upgrade within Ableton Live 6. In addition to providing perfect host integration, Sampler offers fresh sound design possibilities through its unique processing and modulation options. When combined within Abletons Instrument and Effect Racks in Live 6, multiple Samplers provide unprecedented depth of control, automation and sonic possibilities.