Liveslice update to version 1.4.
LiveLab.dk releases version 1.4 of LiveSlice. The update features an improved look and feel, undo, keyboard shortcuts and much more. The upgrade is free and the price remains unaltered.
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Crysonic releases Spectra Q
Crysonic today announced the release and availability of SPECTRA Q VST plug-in for PC windows host applications. SPECTRA Q provides the ability to adjust multi-octave harmonics within an intuitive multi-band environment in two modes. Additional to these feature SPECTRA Q incorporates a vintage inspired 10-band EQ, look ahead transparent loudness maximizing with smooth peak limiting (based on their upcoming crysonic SPECTRA’ PHY technology) and a 4-band low-frequency phase tweaking section.
Cycling74 releases UpMix
Cycling ’74, a San Francisco-based music software company, today released UpMix, a surround processing and mixing software package. UpMix has been developed and tested by a team of surround sound professionals and utilizes proprietary algorithms to convert stereo audio into an immersive 6-channel mix suitable for Film, DVD, HD Broadcast and Music surround formats.
Rayspace updated to version 2.3.
Real-time impulse response designer gets update. RaySpace is a completely new acoustic room simulator. This unique reverb introduces the new DBT engine that creates fantastic surround-sound atmospheres. The characteristics of the room shape, height, positions and materials can all be adjusted in real-time, making RaySpace a very inspirational and spontanious tool. Combined with the 3D view and the parametric equaliser, the user is given the complete audio and visual feedback of room designs!
Maxx Claster introduces Toxic III
Maxx Claster has announced Toxic III, the third version of the 6-operator FM synthesizer VSTi for Windows. Toxic features a hybrid synthesis engine, combining the best of FM and Subtractive synthesis.
FabFilter releases updates for total productline
FabFilter Releases FabFilter Twin 1.11, Volcano 1.13 and One 3.04 with Intel Mac support. The new versions contain bug fixes as well as improvements and new features. The OS X versions of the plug-ins are now Universal Binaries that can be used on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
The Sound Guy releases SFX Machine pro
The Sound Guy has announced the release of SFX Machine Pro 1.0, an audio multi-effects plug-in for Mac and Windows. SFX Machine Pro is the latest and most advanced entry in the award-winning SFX Machine family. It comes with over 300 effects, including more than 50 new effects. In addition, a modular Preset Editor allows users to create their own effects from scratch.
Kjaerhus launches the MPL-1 Mastering Precision Limiter
Kjaerhus Audio has released the MPL-1 Mastering Precision Limiter, which is the first plug-in in a new series of mastering plug-ins.
Ultra Analog VA-1 v1.0.2 update from AAS
Applied Acoustics Systems is pleased to announce that version 1.0.2 of Ultra Analog is now available. This maintenance update improves stability in host sequencers like Pro Tools, Logic, and Digital Performer; improves the response of the filters; and adds a flexible 15-day grace period to the authorisation system. All Ultra Analog users can download the update for free.
AudioEase on the phone!
AudioEase announced a new plugin: Speakerphone. If it is a bad GSM connection on a busy sidewalk, a bullhorn with feedback and a helicopter overhead, or a 1952 rockabilly guitar amp in a recording studio live room: Speakerphone gives you authentic speakers of any size together with their natural environments.
MOTU 64-BIT Windows audio drivers now available
Are you running an XP Pro x64 system? 64-bit Windows drivers for MOTU FireWire and UltraFast USB 2 audio interfaces are now shipping and available for download. The updated 64-bit drivers include 32-bit emulation, allowing you to freely use 64-bit and 32-bit audio software applications simultaneously.
Updates for Halion and Halion Player from Steinberg
Steinberg has released updates for their Halion sampler software, as well for the Halion Player. Versions 3.2.1.1338 are recommended for all Halion 3 and Halion Player users.
Dash Signature announces Grand Electrix Virtual Piano
The perfect emulation of the famous CP70 electroacoustic piano. Grand Electrix is a sample based virtual instrument featuring a new stream from disk custom technology (“direct from disk”), for very low memory and CPU usage. Samples are streamed in real time from the computer disk, no needs for huge RAM.
iZotope acquires iDrum and pHATmatik PRO
IZOTOPE is proud to announce the acquisition of the iDrum and pHATmatik PRO virtual instruments from creator Art Gillespie (Glaresoft). pHATmatik PRO provides unique loop manipulation features for performance and editing, and iDrum combines the fun and simplicity of hardware drum machines with the flexibility of software.
Upgrade for Elemental Audio Inspector XL
Elemental Audio Systems have announced the release of an update to its Mac compatible plug-in analysis suite InspectorXL. This update affects all InspectorXL plug-in formats, VST, RTAS, and Audio Unit, and is recommended for all Mac users. The version 1.0.3 update fixes graphical issues experienced by some users and should be downloaded as soon as possible to ensure reliable graphical performance.