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Digidesign starts shipping Synchronic Loop Manipulation Tool

Digidesign starts shipping Synchronic Loop Manipulation Tool

Digidesign started shipping the Synchronic plug-in for Pro Tools. Whether in a studio environment or onstage, Synchronic gives you the power to substantially modify looped audio on the fly and, in the process, define your signature sound.


An ideal instrument for spontaneous composition and improvisation, Synchronic offers performing electronic musicians and DJs the ability to sculpt loops and create tempo-based effects in a live setting in real time. With Synchronic, you can easily create rhythmic modifications and in-tempo effects with individual beats and beat subdivisions within a loop.

VirSyn updates Cube, Tera and Cantor

VirSyn have updated all versions of Tera to v2.1, and the OS X versions of Cube to v1.5.2 and Cantor to v1.0.3.


TERA v2.1:

New features:

* Internal sequencer outputs MIDI notes for further processing in host.



Bug fixes:

* AudioUnit version updated for Logic 7 compatibility.

* Tempo sync and automation problems with Sonar fixed.

* AudioUnit automation problems fixed.

* Arpeggiator did not work correctly with monophonic presets.

* Problems with Numerology fixed.



CUBE v1.5.2:

Bugfixes in Mac OS X

* AudioUnit version updated for Logic 7 compatibility.

* AudioUnit automation problems fixed.

* Problems with Numerology fixed.



In addition to this bug fix release VirSyn have released a new preset bank for all platforms.



CANTOR v1.0.3:

* AudioUnit version updated for Logic 7 compatibility.

* AudioUnit automation problems fixed.

* Problems with Numerology fixed.



The updated demo versions of the programs will be available on 12th October. Visit www.virsyn.de for updates and more information.

Linplug updates Alpha and daOrgan

LinPlug Alpha updated to 2.2.1, now compatible with Mac OSX 10.3.5


LinPlug daOrgan updated to 2.1.1, now compatible with Mac OSX 10.3.5 and improved Expression Pedal (CC11) responce


Furthermore LinPlug announced a RM IV Group Buy: get the full RM IV 4.1 with at least 24% discount during the next 60 hours, more info at http://www.linplug.com/RM_IV_Group_Buy/rm_iv_group_buy.htm


Offer ends at 8th October 24:00 CET

Synthogy Ivory is shipping

Synthogy Ivory is shipping

The highly anticipated Triple Grand Piano virtual instrument from Synthogy is nearly here!


Ivory : The largest, most skillfully designed Grand Piano virtual instrument ever! Over 3,500 samples are combined with a sample-playback engine built from the ground up to bring out the resonance, response and character of the world’s finest Concert Grands.

Sony presents long awaited Acid 5.0

Sony presents long awaited Acid 5.0

ACID Music Studio 5 software is an award-winning loop-based music creation program that that lets you create songs instantly from pre-recorded loops. If you want to make your own music or remixes, add soundtracks to videos, or burn your own songs onto CD, ACID Music Studio 5 software is all you need – no other software measures up.

Native Instruments announces Battery 2

Native Instruments announces Battery 2

Native Instruments is excited to announce BATTERY 2 – the new generation of the award-winning drum sampler. BATTERY 2 takes drum sampling to the next level with a powerful new sampling engine, enhanced sound shaping and modulation capabilities, sophisticated sample control and a revised user interface that retains all of the straightforwardness that BATTERY is famous for. Also included is a massive new sample library with more than 3.5 GB of high-quality drum and percussion samples.

Digidesign released update 1.0.2. for Smack (LE)

Digidesign have posted an update 1.0.2. for its plugin Smack because Smack and Smack LE version 1.0 for Mac OS X were inadvertently set to expire on October 9th, 2004. Smack is a new professional compressor/limiter plug-in designed specifically for music applications. Smack features three compression modes, unique compression ratios, and harmonic distortion ideally suited for achieving a wide range of sonic variations and colorations. Additionally, the plug-in supports side-chain processing, multi-channel track types, and the full range of ProTools sample rates and plug-in formats.


Version 1.0.2 has no expiration date for the fully licensed version.