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DSP mixer app adds to Steinberg UR audio interfaces
Steinberg today announced the immediate availability of their dspMixFx app for the iPad alongside the firmware and Tools software update version 2.1 for the UR824, UR28M and UR44 audio interfaces.
Engineer Peter Moshay chooses Radial for Live From Daryl’s House
Since 2007 Daryl Hall has opened up his home to host a diverse selection of contemporary artists who walk in the front door bringing their instruments and their musicianship ‘A’ game. A sample of artists who have come to jam and dine with Hall include Jason Mraz, Cee-Lo Green, Shelby Lynne, Joe Walsh, Booker T, Blind Boys of Alabama, Rob Thomas, Train and Smokey Robinson.
K-Sounds Releases Epic Grand for Yamaha Motif XF / MOXF and Motif XS
K-Sounds presents Epic Grand for the Yamaha Motif XF / MOXF and Motif XS, featuring detailed stereo samples of a Japanese grand piano.
Epic Grand was designed with quality in mind. The samples were recorded and edited at 176.4kHz, 24 / 32 bits, then converted to Motif-compatible specifications for the final product. A close mic position was used, creating an up-front, studio sound. The stereo image is wide, centered, and mono-compatible. Every note has a generous, natural-sounding sustain.
FOH Engineer Chris Stephens Uses MultiRack SoundGrid to Run Waves Plugins with SSL Live L500
Live FOH engineer Chris Stephens (Jason Aldean, Wynonna, Michael McDonald) is part of a growing trend of live audio professionals turning to tools from Waves Audio when working with some of the biggest names in music. Lately, Stephens has been using his Waves plugins and MultiRack SoundGrid with SSL Live L500 on Jason Aldean’s Burn It DownTour.
Native Instruments – Maschine B-Day Sale
Native Instruments today launched A GIANT BEAT FOR MANKIND – a limited-time sales special to celebrate the 5th anniversary of MASCHINE.
Arturia announces availability of Spark 2
Arturia is proud to announce availability of SPARK 2, bringing a new look, new feel, and new features to its premier sound- sculpting and performance drum machine software for Mac and Windows.
Masters at Work: Man Made Mastering Berlin – Video
Point Blank travelled to Berlin to talk to the guys behind Man Made Mastering. Tim Xavier and Mike Grinser give us an insight into their approach to mastering and to see how a track is cut to vinyl.
Drumatom update version 1.5 available now
Additional Hi-Hat analyzing & processing made possible, A/B switching, custom naming abbreviations and more… It´s a major update & FREE for all existing Drumatom users. So be sure to grab it!
Free Traditional Ukrainian Folk Sounds for Camel Audio Alchemy
Camel Audio have released their latest free expansion to the Alchemy Factory Library – 27 new presets, built from recordings of the traditional Ukrainian folk instrument, the Bandura.
Roger Linn previewing new Multi-Touch Instrument – LinnStrument
Finally, a keyboard that unlocks the expressive potential of synthesis. The promise of synthesis was to produce any instrument sound from a MIDI keyboard. However, if you’ve ever tried to play a convincing guitar, sax, violin, clarinet or cello solo on a MIDI keyboard, you’ve found it to sound static and lifeless because keyboards can’t do much more than turn sounds on and off at different volumes. LinnStrument takes a new approach, capturing each finger’s subtle movements in three dimensions for simultaneous fine control of note expression, pitch and timbre. With this level of expressive control, the promise of synthesis is finally a reality.
Vance Powell talks iZotope RX Audio Repair Suite
Three-time GRAMMY-winning producer, mixer and recording engineer Vance Powell is a dyed-in-the-wool analog purist. He also happens to know what it takes to make great records. His unique, analog-centric style enhances every track he touches — from collaborations with local Nashville bands to major releases like the acclaimed Jack White album Blunderbuss. Although his studio approach is analog all the way, Vance likes to leverage modern technology—like iZotope’s RX audio repair suite—to achieve sonic perfection. He talked with us about what it’s like being an analog guy in a digital world—and revealed how he and Jack transformed some unfortunate studio mishaps into unique tones that might leave you wondering, “how did they get that sound?“
Moog recreates Emerson Moog Modular Synth … for real!
Moog Music unveils one of its largest engineering undertakings, the new Emerson Moog Modular System. On the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Moog Modular, the first voltage controlled synthesizer, Moog Music is proud to honor Keith Emerson and his seminal collaboration with Bob Moog. Today, for the first time at Moogfest 2014, Moog Music reveals its three year effort faithfully recreating the iconic Emerson Moog Modular.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #199
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.
Spitfire Audio Producer Portfolio series expanded with Kitchenware GLASS
Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of KITCHENWARE – GLASS — the ninth instalment of its reasonably priced Producer Portfolio series, launched last year to satisfy repeated requests for drier-sounding, more manipulatable samples for more non-orchestral music material — as of this week.
123creative introduces Talktron and Shamanizer plugins
In cooperation with G-Sonique engineers, 123creative.com has released “Talktron – Guitar talker / Talking filter” and “Shamanizer – Ethno plug-in”.