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Apple presents next-generation iMac Desktops
Apple today updated iMac with fourth generation Intel quad-core processors, new graphics, next generation Wi-Fi and faster PCIe flash storage options. The updated iMac brings the latest technology to the stunningly thin design and gorgeous display of the world’s leading all-in-one desktop.
FXpansion announces BFD3 Acoustic Drum Workstation
FXpansion has released a video showing us the new BFD software. Three is the magic number this time. BFD3 delivers stunning acoustic drum tracks powered by ground-breaking features. Its deep but intuitive engine lets you sculpt all kinds of sounds with a library of mix-ready presets providing instant results. BFD3’s interface has been revamped to be more ergonomic with a new mixer and sound browser for the easiest BFD experience yet
Gibson Brands Announces Intention to Acquire Cakewalk
Gibson Brands, the number one company in music and sound, has entered into a letter of intent with Roland Corporation and Cakewalk, Inc. for Gibson to acquire Cakewalk pursuant to definitive acquisition agreements to be negotiated by the parties.
Paul Epworth and his Isochrone Trinity and 10M Rubidium Atomic Clock
UK producer Paul Epworth has recently installed the ultimate Antelope Audio clocking solution for his DAW interfaces and converters with the Isochrone Trinity and 10M Rubidium Atomic Clock. The Isochrone Trinity high-definition master clock has a total of nine independent clocks employing Antelope’s 4th Generation of Acoustically Focused Clocking with 64-bit Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 3 of which are audio generators with up to 384kHz sample rate and +/- 200 cents varispeed.
The Well Sequenced Synthesizer
In the early nineteen seventies, electronic musician Wendy Carlos programmed a Moog modular synthesizer to perform Baroque pieces. Her albums explore new timbres, and she called one of them The Well–Tempered Synthesizer.
Space Re:Defined with UVI SparkVerb reverb plugin
UVI is proud to announce availability of its first effects plug-in, Sparkverb, a revolutionary reverb geared up towards achieving a fine balance of striking sound quality and copious CPU efficiency. Having first memorably made an audible appearance last year in UVI’s critically-acclaimed Darklight IIx — a stunning software instrument inspired by the quintessential ’80s high-end sampling/sequencing dream machine much beloved by the likes of Kate Bush, Thomas Dolby, Peter Gabriel, Jan Hammer, Trevor Horn, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Steve Levine, amongst many more top-tier recording artists and record producers playing a significant part in really revolutionising music production.
Terry Date Drums Expansion available for Steven Slate Drums
Steven Slate has released the Terry Date Drums expansion pack for the Steven Slate Drums Virtual Instrument and Steven Slate Trigger Drum replacer. They are introducing the expansion pack for SSD4 and Trigger at a time limited lower price of 99 dollars.
Nicky Romero and Cableguys partner up for Kickstart plugin
A few years ago DaDa Life released a software plugin called the ‘Sausage Fatner‘. This week another big name in the EDM scene introduced a plugin. No other then Nicky Romero partnered up with the Cableguys and together they developed Kickstart. This plugin is the fastest way to achieve that sidechain compression effect.
ADE 2013: Technology Forum on Cutting Edge Technologies
If you’re looking for the very latest thinking and innovations in website design and website usage, or want to know how the live scene is changing, or if you need to find new ways to get your music and message to the world in a DIY-style, there’s only one place to be on the 17th and 18th of October: ADE Tech.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #171
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.
Waldorf Pulse 2 Analogue Synth is now available
The Waldorf Pulse 2 Analog Synthesizer is proof positive that good things can come to those that wait. For ever since this high-quality synthesizer developer discontinued its original rack-mountable Pulse and Pulse+ programmable analogue monosynths boasting ballsy bass tones and legendary leads beyond compare, those Nineties electronic musicdominating sounds have been severely sought after by those in the know. Which was exactly what drove Waldorf into development overdrive to produce an all-new Pulse fit for the 21st Century.
RODE Rec app updated with dedicated iPad interface
RØDE Microphones is excited to announce the next iteration of its field recording app for Apple’s iOS devices, RØDE Rec. This update, released to the app store today as a free upgrade, has a number of enhancements including a dedicated iPad interface, MP3 publishing and support for ten different languages.
API 500 and DAWs – Gearjunkies Review
Hardware, and with that in mind, modules like the 500 series rack modules used to be the territory of the ‘high-end’ audio gear manufacturers. However, lately we saw a rising availability of these 500 series modules across the board (so to speak). We thought it would be a good plan to look into these 500 series modules and try out some of these modules and see what we would think of these.
Algoriddim djay 2 … iOS 7 Ready!
Yesterday, the creators of the world’s best-selling iOS DJ software, Algoriddim, release djay 2 optimized for iOS 7, adding fresh UI elements, enhanced audio features, and exclusive “Artist Packs.” Unveiling a whole new interface, while still retaining the award winning design of djay, Algoriddim introduces a new music library, which has been graphically updated to reflect the new iOS 7 design language.
Sugar Bytes WOW2 available for iPad
Sugar Bytes dreamt of a WOW2 and recently they released it! With a future-dripping user interface, 21 incredible filter types with the famous vowel mode. With distortions that cover your tracks with gas and put them on fire. Modulations that cause more trouble than your modular dark room. And finally that warm and juicy sound, that you were looking for.