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Steinberg presents Halion 5 and Halion Sonic 2
Steinberg today announced the latest release of their VST sampler and sound creation system, HALion 5, together with the premier VST workstation, HALion Sonic 2. Both new software iterations combine creative tools with ease of use and versatility that are novel to the trade.
Vermona offers Wood for the Lancets & PERfourMER MKII
VERMONA now offers you decorative wood side panels for the Lancet product range, notably Mono Lancet, Kick Lancet, Filter Lancet and Retroverb Lancet, as well as for PERfourMER MKII.
NI Blockbuster Season – One week, 10 acclaimed Instruments Sale
Native Instruments today announced the ‘BLOCKBUSTER SEASON‘ sales special. The special is aimed at professionals working in movie, television, and game music production seeking unmatched performance and sound quality. On offer are some of Native Instruments’ best-selling instruments such as ACTION STRINGS, DAMAGE, KONTAKT 5, ABSYNTH 5 and more.
Sony introduces Sound Forge 11 and Spectralayers Pro 2
Sony today released new versions of Sound Forge and Spectralayers audio software. Reenergized recording and processing environments, more plug-ins, metering for new critical standards, and fresh editing options give Sound Forge Pro 11 the edge on workflow efficiency. SpectraLayers Pro 2 offers more speed, convenience, and astonishing new tools and methodologies for radical sound shaping. And more! These new versions are designed to work seamlessly together, creating a state-of-the-art audio editing system.
Roger Fisher Takes PreSonus Studio One to Heart
He may not be a household name but if you grew up in a certain era, you know his music. A founding member of classic rockers Heart, Roger Fisher‘s opening riff on “Barracuda” has been a prerequisite lick for every fledgling rock guitarist for more than a generation.
Audio Ease Saves Classic Acoustics of Sarm West Studios
Stairway to heaven, We are the champions, Relax, Stir it Up, Slave to the Rhythm, Do They Know it’s Christmas, there’s quite a legacy to SARM West studios in London. Audio Ease has been asked to save the studios acoustics before it will re-develoed.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #162
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.
Vestax VCI-400DJ introduced for Serato DJ Software
Vestax introduces the VCI-400DJ, a professional 4-channel DJ MIDI controller dedicated to Serato DJ, and based on the acclaimed VCI-400 hardware. The controller will be available as a limited edition, shipped with a free upgrade licence to Serato’s flagship pro DJ software, Serato DJ.
Apogee Electronics Announces Logic Pro X Compatibility
Apogee Electronics is pleased to announce full Logic Pro X compatibility for its products.
Native Instruments Static Friction – Tech House Sounds for Maschine
Native Instruments released STATIC FRICTION – a new MASCHINE Expansion designed to provide the driving, international sound of tech house. The Expansion features 33 drum kits loaded with new kicks, snares, hi-hats, and claps, as well as seven Special Kits containing analog spring reverb samples, Ride and Snare kits optimized for live performance, and additional Spoken and Radio Voice Kits for additional textures. New MASSIVE presets provide exclusive basses, leads, pads, and effects for added variety. STATIC FRICTION is available for MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO and is specifically tailored to live performance. A compact version is also available for iMASCHINE.
Introducing the AlphaSphere – New Instrument and Controller
The AlphaSphere is a new electronic musical instrument and controller which reinterprets the way we interact with sound. Its distinct design is made up of 48 pressure sensitive pads which form a modular spherical structure. Sound is triggered when you tap the pad, apply more pressure and you can start to mould and manipulate the sound further. Apply parameters to the pad-depth such as MIDI CC data, aftertouch, and pitch-bend to make your music truly expressive.
Virsyn Harmony Voice now supports Audiobus and iPhone 5
With their latest update, Virsyn are happy to announce version 2.0 of Harmony Voice with Audiobus support and iPhone 5 graphics support. The Harmony Generator is completely redesigned in the new version.
Mixvibes Cross 2.5 Update available – Key Detection and Control!
Mixvibes introduces an update for Cross and Cross DJ, its Mac/PC flagship software. Blend tracks seamlessly, create mash-ups in seconds and record smooth mixtapes. Indeed, the 2.5 version features build-in key detection and control, new full screen collection and more.
Gemini DJ releases the G4V DJ Controller
The Gemini G4V transforms the standard DJ controller into a dynamic performance controller. Within its fully metal enclosure the G4V provides 2 full-featured physical DJ decks, touch-sensitive jog wheels, 4 channels of audio with 3-band EQ and filter controls, and 16 multi-function performance pads and rotary encoders, the G4V delivers the sought after controls for spontaneous and intuitive track playback and manipulation.