Studio Software

Pro Tools 6.7 software for HD and LE systems announced

Pro Tools 6.7 software for HD and LE systems announced

Digidesign is pleased to announce Pro Tools 6.7 software, designed specifically for inspired musicians who require world-class tools to support and accelerate the creative process. With Pro Tools 6.7 software, MIDI sequencing capabilities are more comprehensive than ever, while MIDI recording, editing and mixing features are still as easy to work with as audio.


The audio and MIDI feature set in Pro Tools 6.7 has been greatly expanded to deliver tempo-dependent audio placement, tempo-dependent automation, graphic tempo editing, precise control of meter changes, MIDI step input, enhanced support for instrument plug-ins, MIDI Detective, and Beat Detective LE. Pro Tools 6.7 also brings true cross-platform parity for simplified session transfer with major MIDI functionality enhancements to Windows.

Steinberg announces Cubase SL3

Steinberg announces Cubase SL3

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is proud to announce that Cubase SL3, the latest version of Steinberg’s music production software for budget-conscious audio professionals, will ship worldwide from October 25th 2004.




“Cubase SL3 is, technologically, possibly the most advanced software in its price class,” states Claus Menke, Steinberg’s Head of Product Management. “We’ve tailored this Cubase version to the needs of the budget-conscious professional, and it offers a unique level of advanced functionality in its price class,” he continues.

NI reissues Reaktor Electronic Instruments 1

NI reissues Reaktor Electronic Instruments 1

Following the recent launch of Electronic Instruments 2, NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is now also offering an enhanced version of the first REAKTOR instrument collection as a convenient download purchase.


The Electronic Instruments 1 collection consists of the drum machine Rhythmaker, the lead synthesizer Titan, the bass synth Grobian, the pad synth Atmotion, the envelope controlled multieffects unit EnFX, the dub delay Longflow and the filter bank Anima. The reissued version is now optimized for Reaktor 4 and Reaktor Session, and contains various enhancements to the instruments.

TC Electronic ships unlimited license for Virus | PowerCore

TC Electronic ships unlimited license for Virus | PowerCore

TC Electronic has released the Virus|PowerCore Unlimited License from Access Music, bringing a new level of synthesis to the PowerCore platform.




Available as an upgrade for the Virus|PowerCore Base License, the new license allows the instrument to be instanced on all of the PowerCore DSPs simultaneously. The Virus|PowerCore Unlimited License is available at dealers now and is also downloadable from www.tcelectronic.com at $249 MSRP.

Moog introduces editor-librarian software for the Minimoog Voyager

Moog introduces editor-librarian software for the Minimoog Voyager

Moog Music announces a new way to store, organize, compile and create Voyager presets — the Minimoog Voyager Editor-Librarian Software. This amazing new software includes all the functions contained in a Voyager preset on one screen. The Editor’s multi-functional easy-to-use interfaces allow users to create and interact with their Voyager like never before.


Designed to be the ultimate tool for managing and creating presets for the Minimoog Voyager, functions include: high resolution controls for creating precise adjustments to your presets, a radical GENETICS function for mutation and morphing of presets, and the LIBRARIAN function which allows the storing of a virtually unlimited number of presets, in user defined categories. Through a MIDI connection, you can pull or replace single presets or the entire bank of presets from the Voyager to your computer for storage or editing. Writing presets to your Voyager’s memory from your computer is as easy as a click of your mouse.

Sonalksis releases multi-band dynamics plug-ins

Sonalksis releases multi-band dynamics plug-ins

Sonalksis released CQ1 Multi-Band Compander and DQ1 Dynamic Equaliser for Mac OS X in both VST and AudioUnits formats. The CQ1 is a multi-band frequency-selective dynamics processor, allowing independent compression or expansion of four freely adjustable filter bands. The DQ1 dynamic-equaliser is an extremely versatile processing tool that can be used for precision sculpting, creative moulding, ambient enhancement or restoration.

Ableton released new update for Live

Ableton just released the latest bug fix update Live 4.0.4. To get this version please go to the download section of their website: www.ableton.com/downloads or use the “Check for Updates” function within Live’s help menu.


You DO NOT need to uninstall a previous Live version to install Live 4.0.4. You can install the new version in parallel. Rather the opposite Ableton recommends to keep the existing Live version until you have checked out Live 4.0.4.

IK Multimedia releases new modules for Sampletank

IK Multimedia releases new modules for Sampletank

IK Multimedia has released six new Sonik Capsules . These sound libraries work with popular samplers (SampleTank 2, HALion, exs24, Kontakt, Battery, Reason NNXT and more).

New capsules are:
– Acoustic Guitar Capsule,
– Electric Guitar Capsule,
– Bass Guitar Capsule,
– Studio Drums Capsule,
– Eclectic Drums Capsule,
– Groove Capsule.


Each Capsule costs 99 euros or 249 euros as 3 packs.

Basement.Arts releases MAC version for Reflex

Basement.Arts releases MAC version for Reflex

Reflex, the award winning virtual studio instrument (VSTi) is available for Mac OSX now. Reflex combines intelligent beat slicing with a powerful and easy to use graphical interface. It detects the tempo of your loop, pitches it to the host tempo and maps the slices to your keyboard. The library system allows you to instantly change a loop without those annoying open sample dialogs.