PSP Audioware has released MasterComp, a high fidelity stereo dynamics processor. Its double-precision (64-bit floating point) and double-sampled (FAT – Frequency Authentication Technique) processing offers transparency even at extreme compression settings and high sample rates. It includes a wide range of controls that make it an exceptionally versatile tool for mastering compression and expansion, as well as bus processing during mixing.
Unique Recording Software has updated the URS Everything EQ Bundle to v4.0.1 (AU/VST, Win/Mac). Version 4.0.1 includes a major bug fix for Audio Units and VST Cubase, Neundo, Sonar and Wavelab PC users.
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is pleased to announce Studio Case 2, the successor to its highly successful Studio Case product. Featuring a brand new version of Steinbergs Cubase SE budget sequencer and special versions of six Steinberg VST instruments, Studio Case II will be available for Mac and PC from September 2005.
Steinberg Student Versions can now be purchased with up to 35% discount with a limitation of 1 pcs. per person. Music students can purchase Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase SX or extend their favourite recording software package of their choice with top quality Virtual Instruments like e.g. Steinberg HALion, The Grand 2 or/and Virtual Bassist to improve their home studio situation and enhance the possibilities of their study.
The first Minimax ASB are on their way to the dealers now and will soon be available for trial and purchase. The sound is extremely fat, the details are impressive and the synth just feels perfect. Creamware had a lot of fun developing this product and they are sure you will sense when you experience the Minimax ASB.
Synful has recently updated its Orchestral VST plugin to version 2.2. Synful Orchestra instruments are Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass.
Native Instruments is excited to announce that KONTAKT EXPERIENCE is now available in stores worldwide. KONTAKT EXPERIENCE is the first instrument collection specifically designed for KONTAKT 2. By making full use of the advanced functionality of Native Instruments latest flagship sampler, KONTAKT EXPERIENCE goes far beyond the scope of a typical sample library, and turns KONTAKT 2 into a powerful music workstation that rivals any hardware synthesizer on the market.
Sony Media Software has updated their Acid Pro 5 original loop-based music creation tool to version 5.0c and Soundforge software to create and edit digital audio files to version 8.0b.
Synapse Audio has released the latest version (6.0) of Orion Platinum, which is the premium edition of Orion, with exclusive features and a 600 MB sound library.
The MOTU Symphonic Instrument universal orchestral plug-in is now shipping for Mac and Windows with an 8GB sound library, 500 instrument presets, 200 multi-instrument ensembles, 26 built-in convolution reverbs and additional new features.
Rayzoon Technologies is pleased to announce the update of its ground-breaking virtual drummer VSTi to version 1.3.
Luxonix have released Ravity series v1.4. Ravity(S) completely recreates the external synthesizer rompler in a software environment. Where the Ravity(R) recreates the external drum/percussion rompler in a software environment.
NWMaxx is a one-knob easy-to-use transparrent maximizer that works as bass booster, too. Unlike a limiter NWMaxx keeps transients natural. It is best used for mastering. Additional prepare feature allows even less distortion by reaching louder volume.
Version 1.6 of Voxformer is now available. Voxformer is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plug-in in PC VST format. Combining several professional quality processing modules, Voxformer was designed to be a comprehensive solution for all your vocal processing needs – be it spoken or sung vocals.
Spectrasonics has released new Audio Units (AU) updates of their virtual instrument plug-ins Trilogy, Atmosphere and Classic Stylus. The AU updates add compatibility for Apples new Macintosh OS X version 10.4, code named Tiger, as well as AU Validation for Apple Logic 7, sample rate and tuning fixes and all known MOTU Digital Performer 4.52 and higher issues including a muting problem and lost presets when bouncing mixes to disk.
All current AU, VST and RTAS versions of Stylus RMX are Tiger compatible and do not need updating at this time. The current VST and RTAS versions Atmosphere, Trilogy and Classic Stylus do not need updating for OS X 10.4 Tiger compatibility.
The new AU plug-ins are available for registered owners as a free download from the Spectrasonics website at: www.spectrasonics.net