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Native Instruments announces Akoustik Piano

Native Instruments announces Akoustik Piano

Native Instruments is excited to announce Akoustik Piano, a new sample-based software instrument that brings four classic pianos to life with unprecedented authenticity, flexibility and ease of use. Akoustik Piano recreates each nuance and detail of the original instruments by combining elaborate multi-sampling with sophisticated emulation of soundboard
resonance and pedal behaviour. At the same time, it remains both efficient and convenient to use for a wide range of musical styles and applications.

Cakewalk announces SONAR Home Studio Version 4/XL

Cakewalk announces SONAR Home Studio Version 4/XL

Cakewalk, developer of the leading music and sound software for Windows, is pleased to announce SONAR Home Studio Version 4 and SONAR Home Studio Version 4 XL, the newest additions to the SONAR product line of feature-rich recording software. Cakewalk SONAR Home Studio Version 4 and Cakewalk SONAR Home Studio Version 4 XL have manufacturers suggested retail prices (MSRP) of $149.00 (euro 125) and $229.00 (euro 190), respectively.

Fervent Software updates Linux based Studio To Go!

Fervent Software updates Linux based Studio To Go!

Fervent Software has announced version 1.50 of their Studio to Go! integrated music software. The latest and greatest version of this already-classic bootable CD of music software brings you all of the great applications you have come to know and love from the original whilst retaining the ability to run on any Windows PC without the need for installation.

Eventide offers $200 rebate on Anthology bundle

Eventide offers $200 rebate on Anthology bundle

In a move that provides Pro Tools users even more incentive to add the most powerful plug-in bundle to their HD rig, Eventide announced today a $200 limited-time rebate for the Anthology bundle. The rebate, which runs from July 1 through September 30, 2005, gives any Eventide plug-in or Digidesign MassivePack owner, cash back on the bundle that combines over three decades of legendary effects into one comprehensive offering.

NI announces KONTAKT EXPERIENCE!

NI announces KONTAKT EXPERIENCE!

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is excited to announce KONTAKT EXPERIENCE, the first instrument collection specifically designed for KONTAKT 2. By making full use of the advanced functionality of NI 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.

Ableton Live5 beta DEMO available

Ableton Live5 beta DEMO available

Ableton has released a beta version of LIVE5. If you want to test this version and give some feedback to Ableton, you can download a beta demo version. Live 5, is Abletons biggest development effort since the initial release of Live in 2001. The version 5 feature set extends each aspect of Live – from creation to production to performance – while making the program easier and even more fun to use.

Sonic Charge updates uTonic to v.2.0.

Sonic Charge updates uTonic to v.2.0.

Time passes quickly and the uTonic is celebrating a year and a half by maturing into version 2. Admittedly, version 1 did hold out for quite some time. This is actually the very first upgrade and it focuses on improving the usability of our unbeatable beatbox even further with features such as direct previewing in the file browsers, MIDI-controller support, a new pitched MIDI-mode, individual outputs and much, much more.