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NI presents Electronic Instruments 2 XT

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ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS 2 XT is the extended version of NI´s award-winning REAKTOR instrument collection. The new version contains all the unique synthesizers, drum machines and effects from the collection as individual self-contained software instruments. Each of the eight instruments in ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS 2 XT can be run both standalone as well as in all major plugin formats, without relying on a REAKTOR or REAKTOR SESSION installation.


The eight instruments included in Electronic Instruments 2 XT are:

PHOTONE . hybrid master synthesizer

LIMELITE . advanced beat composer

METAPHYSICAL FUNCTION .soundscape synthesizer

KRYPT . granular drum machine

AKKORD . sequenced chord generator

FAST FX . advanced performance effects

RESOCHORD . programmable polyphonic resonator

CYAN . extended vintage chorus



The original ensemble versions are also included on the disc for optional editing in REAKTOR. ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS 2 XT also ships with a printed manual covering all included instruments.

ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS 2 XT will be available in February 2005 for a suggested retail price of $169 / 149 Euro.

TC Releases system 6000 reverb for Powercore
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TC Releases system 6000 reverb for Powercore

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TC Electronic introduces the VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb for PowerCore, a direct port of the legendary reverb algorithm from TC’s System 6000, and arguably the first truly high-end VST/AU reverb for digital audio workstations. The VSS3 algorithm is made up of nearly 800 parameters, all of which have been condensed into a simple user interface with clear choices at all levels. Industry-standard presets and customizable focus fields from System 6000 are included to facilitate easy start-up

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Cakewalk acquires rgc:audio

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Cakewalk, developer of the leading music and sound software for Windows, has acquired rgc:audio, a leading developer of DirectX and VST synthesizer plug-ins for Windows. Joining the Cakewalk product development team is rgc:audio founder and synthesizer expert René Ceballos. Cakewalk has exclusive publishing and distribution rights to all rgc:audio products, including the highly acclaimed Triangle, Pentagon, and z3ta+ instruments. rgc:audio products remain available through the online store at www.rgcaudio.com, and technical support continues via the rgc:audio forum on the K-v-R web site.

Sony announces Soundforge 8
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Sony announces Soundforge 8

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Sony Media Software today announced the highly anticipated launch of Sound Forge® 8 Professional Audio Editing Software, the latest version of its award-winning professional digital audio editing product. New features include the addition of CD Architect™ 5.2 software for professional CD mastering, with direct track export functionality from Sound Forge software for fast and efficient Red Book audio CD creation. This new upgrade also provides application scripting functionality and batch processing which allows users to automate processes for multiple file encodes; customizable keyboard commands for streamlining workflow; the addition of low-latency ASIO driver support; and VST plug-in support which expands the number of effect options users can now apply to their audio.


“Sound Forge software has become synonymous with professional audio editing and processing on the PC platform for over ten years,” said Dave Chaimson, Vice President, Marketing for Sony Media Software. “Whether you’ve used the product for its support of a variety of audio and video formats , automated recording, real-time effects processing, streaming media encoding, or audio restoration, we’re sure you’ll find the integration of CD Architect, a long-time industry standard for disc-at-once CD creation, to be invaluable.”



Sound Forge software is the industry-standard for audio editing and is used worldwide for production in leading recording studios, post production facilities, broadcast and media complexes, home studios, radio stations and training facilities. The application includes an extensive set of customizable processes, professional studio effects and powerful tools for manipulating audio, creating streaming media, and offers support for a wide range of file import and export options for most standard formats.

Ableton releases Operator
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Ableton releases Operator

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Ableton has announced the worldwide release of Operator, a powerful new software synthesizer instrument optimized for use inside Live 4 (actually 4.1). Operator brings an eclectic spectrum of sonic possibilities and musical inspiration to Ableton Live users. True to Ableton’s philosophy, Operator invites creativity through the fusion of depth and usability, allowing even the most complex sounds to be created quickly. Whether you long for evolving synthetic textures, rich expressive leads, gritty percussion, rhythmic atmospheres or anything in between, Operator has the cure.

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Manifold Labs announces v.FOH software for Plugzilla

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Manifold Labs today announced the delivery of V.FOH, a purpose-built software package that yields Plugzilla as the ultimate digital solution for Front-of-House engineering.


V.FOH features an enhanced audio routing system, a real-time frequency analyzer, and a MIDI-learn mode that renders Plugzilla as an integral instrument in the Front-of-House engineer’s cockpit. The world’s first standalone plugin player, Plugzilla is a unique 2U Linux-based digital effects processor that can run virtually any Windows-based VST or Linux-based LADSPA plugin.


“Front-of-House engineers quickly identified the value Plugzilla delivers as a completely portable and unequivocally versatile digital effects processor. Leveraging the enthusiasm of this demanding group of consumers we have developed a software solution that caters specifically to their diverse set of needs and objectives,” said Don Elwell, President of Manifold Labs.


The V.FOH update provides users with unprecedented audio routing flexibility through Plugzilla’s eight inputs and outputs and eight plugin slots. The capability to independently process eight different audio sources with bulletproof reliability saves time and resources by shrinking a typical 8U front of house rig to just 2U.


More information about Plugzilla is available online at www.plugzilla.com.

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OpenLabs introduces mFusion midi software

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Open Labs, the leading designer and developer of computer-based music production solutions, has introduced mFusion™, a breakthrough set of software technologies that allows users to control different musical keyboard devices and software packages through a single interface. The latest software component of the company’s OpenSynth™ platform, which is used in the Open Labs NeKo™ and OMX™ lines of keyboards and digital audio production stations, mFusion will be licensed to third-party musical instrument and recording equipment companies that want to take advantage of an efficient, next-generation platform for music production that allows users to access and create more digital music, in less time and with better control than previously available.

Cycling74 announces MODE for windows
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Cycling74 announces MODE for windows

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Cycling ’74, a software company based in San Francisco, today announced Mode for Windows. This popular package of native audio processing plug-ins will be available on Windows XP for host applications supporting the VST and RTAS formats. The package features three instruments and two effects units that integrate functions and performance controls typically found in rack-mount and workstation hardware. An additional 18 plug-in “submodules” extend the package with creative effects, parameter modulators and CPU-saving mini-instruments.

Steinberg announces Halion Player and Groove Agent 2
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Steinberg announces Halion Player and Groove Agent 2

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Steinberg has announced HALion Player, a new, playback-only version of its HALion virtual sampler. Tailored to newcomers to virtual sampling, HALion Player puts many of the technologies available on the HALion sampling platform behind a sleek, no-frills interface. Capable of playing any HSB, FXP or FXB files created for HALion 3, HALion Player offers an affordable, high quality sample content playback module for VST, DXi and AU.


Next to the Halion PLayer, Steinberg has announced the launch of Groove Agent 2, the long-awaited update to its Groove Agent virtual drummer. Replete with dozens of fresh, up-to-the-minute styles and a battery of quality new drum sounds, Groove Agent 2 offers the latest drum grooves and styles within the comfortable confines of modern DAW environments supporting the VST, DXi, ReWire or AU plug-in formats.

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AAS announces String Studio VS-1

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A Direct Approach to Sound Design – The String Studio synthesizer swaps the traditional oscillator, filter, and envelope pattern for real-life string instrument components. At the core of String Studio lies a new cutting edge string model interacting with picks, bows, hammers, fingers, frets, dampers, and soundboards. Through this direct approach, String Studio delivers stunning guitars, basses, harps, clavinets, bowed instruments, percussions as well as rich and animated tones that blend the warmth, naturalness, and density of real-life with unique and innovative timbres from yet unheard instruments.

Roland and Universal Audio announce alliance
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Roland and Universal Audio announce alliance

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Roland Corporation, a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment and Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality vintage audio hardware and DSP software plug-ins for digital audio workstations, today announced a licensing agreement between their two companies. Under the terms of this agreement, Universal Audio will develop, market and sell plug-in emulations of classic Roland processors for UA’s popular UAD-1 DSP card.

Linplug updates Alpha with new look
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Linplug updates Alpha with new look

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LinPlug announces an exciting new Look for the Alpha Classic Synthesizer, this is a free update for all registered Alpha Users. Next to this new look Linnplug updated the Alpha to v2.2.2 in both Audio Units and VST. The Alpha Synthesizer features an easy to learn subtractive design with special attention being paid to recreating the warmth and feel typically found in early-1980s analog synthesizers.