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Steinberg updates Nuendo to 6.5
Steinberg announced the forthcoming release of Nuendo 6.5, a purchasable update to their award-winning post-production software.
Sound Magic Announces Neo Piano Formula 1 transgene virtual piano
Formula 1 is the first virtual piano which made by some kinds of “transgene” technology. It is a combination of famous piano timbre such as Steinway, Bosendorfer, Fazioli and Bluthner. It has a unique tone which you could find apart in above great pianos, but not all in real world.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #200
Below are some of the new releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
SSL Duende X-Valvecomp, X-Saturator & X-Phase – Gearjunkies review
Solid State Logic (SSL) recently came out with 3 new plugins in their Duende Series: the X-Valvecomp, X-saturator & X-Phase.Time for a test drive!
Artist Pedro Reyes builds musical instruments from weapons
We would all like to see violence give way to peace, and killing to creation. Mexican sculptor Pedro Reyes wants to show the world that this is possible by transforming confiscated weapons into musical instruments. A new short film from Sennheiser explores the incredible art of Pedro Reyes as part of the audio specialist’s MOMENTUM project, which seeks to showcase the life and work of some of the world’s most inspirational people, sharing their projects and unique achievements in the world of sound.
Moog announces the Moog Theremini
Moog Music announced the official release of the Theremini; a re-imagining of one of the oldest electronic musical instruments, and Bob Moog’s first love – the Theremin. It is the only known instrument that you play without touching. Moving your hands in the space around its antennas controls pitch and volume. The Theremini combines a powerful sound engine derived from Moog’s award winning synthesizer, Animoog, with the traditional no-touch playing of a Theremin.
It’s official: Apple to Acquire Beats Music & Beats Electronics
Apple today announced it has agreed to acquire the critically acclaimed subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software. As part of the acquisition, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple. Apple is acquiring the two companies for a total of $3 billion, consisting of a purchase price of approximately $2.6 billion and approximately $400 million that will vest over time.
Native Instruments introduces Arcane Attic Expansion for Machine
Native Instruments announced today ARCANE ATTIC – a new MASCHINE Expansion featuring gritty field recordings. Designed for unconventional beat making across all styles and genres, this Expansion was created, recorded, and designed by BOOM Library. ARCANE ATTIC also comes with new presets for MASSIVE and MASCHINE’s Drum Synths, with a selection of sounds that perfectly complement the out of the ordinary sample material.
Dangerous Music releases new Dangerous Compressor
Dangerous Music has released the new ‘Dangerous Compressor‘ a dual-mono/stereo compressor for tracking, mixing and mastering designed by legendary mastering gear guru Chris Muth.
Algoriddim introduces djay 2.5 compatibility with Spotify
Algoriddim is excited to announce there partnership with Spotify and a major update to djay for iPad and iPhone. With this latest release of djay 2.5 a free update for all existing users of djay 2. Now you can now mix over 20 million songs from Spotify on your iPad and iPhone.
Waves Audio Introduces the Waves Abbey Road Collection
Waves Audio introduces the Waves Abbey Road Collection. Developed in association with Abbey Road Studios, the Waves Abbey Road Collection features a lineup of exquisite plugins that meticulously model the fabled studios’ legendary microphones, consoles, tape machines and signature effects, as heard on countless historic recordings and pop masterpieces.
Plugin Alliance announces two new Brainworx plug-ins
American pro audio software company Plugin Alliance is proud to announce availability of bx_refinement and bx_saturator V2, two new native plug-ins from high-quality German software developer Brainworx.
Native Instruments iMASCHINE update optimized for iPad
Native Instruments today released an update for iMASCHINE – the acclaimed beat sketchpad for iOS devices. The latest version of the app is optimized for iPad, adapting to its larger screen layout. The update also includes a generous set of new sounds, iTunes sampling, and more.
Native Instruments introduces Session Horns Pro
Native Instruments today introduced SESSION HORNS PRO – a major upgrade to the popular SESSION HORNS, offering 10 times the power, flexibility and detail of the original. SESSION HORNS PRO now provides users with an extended and comprehensive sample library of horn sounds, customizable horn sections of up to 6 instruments, and intelligent play modes for increased playability.
Win a SC2900 from Denon DJ EU
Wow that’s a nice giveaway from Denon DJ Europe. You can win a brand new SC2900 multimedia player! Oke, you won’t find them in every club, but these are powerfull players nonetheless. Every feature you might need are on the units, USB, Link and even Sync. You just don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.