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Open Labs announces Music OS 3.0 and partnership with DELL
Open Labs, the industry leader and pioneer for nearly a decade in allin-one music production workstations, is proud to expand its product line by introducing, Music OS™ 3.0. Music OS 3.0 or MOS (moss) is the world’s first music creation and live performance software designed specifically to address the needs of both music creators and live performers. With over 7 years of integrated touch screen experience, MOS was purposely developed and optimized for touch screen use; however, a touch screen is not required when installed on PC desktops and laptop systems. Important to note, Open Labs will be releasing an Apple OS X supported platform in early 2012.
Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection from Steinberg now available
Steinberg today released the Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection. Announced at this year’s Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany, the Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection comprises three groups of plug-ins: the Vintage Channel Strip, Vintage Open Deck and Vintage Stomp Pack. Based on Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology, each plug-in can be used in multi-instances and is compatible with VST 3, VST 2.4 and AU plug-in formats.
Waldorf Blofeld allies with a Robot
SampleRobot 4 is the name of Blofeld’s new accomplice. Creating multisamples for Blofeld has never been easier with the help of SampleRobot, as it automatically samples existing instruments. It saves all samples as WAV and assignment information in XML format, ready to be transferred into Blofeld using Spectre.
Free 500MB DJ Mixtools Loop Pack from Loopmasters
DJ MIXTOOLS from LOOPMASTERS is a new concept for forward-thinking DJs and live artists. Imagine buying a track but then being able to separate that track into its key elements and having ROYALTY FREE access to remix, effect, chop and loop the parts in your own individual style to create an exciting and refreshing new mix.
IK Multimedia VocaLive for iPad Available Now
VocaLive™, the first professional performing and recording vocal processor for iOS, is now available as an even more powerful iPad® app for download from the iTunes App Store.
Teenage Engineering OP-1 – Gearjunkies Review
Once in a while it takes a bunch of courageous people to come up with something completely different even though it doesn’t seem viable. The OP-1 is just such a thing. Looking like a toy and not like an instrument yet if you take a closer look it actually is. At first it reminded me of the Casio synths that were quite popular a century ago. Is the OP-1 the 21st century version of the Casio? Not really, but it takes some time to explain this because the answer is quite elaborate.
Brainworx Vertigo VSC-2 Compressor Plugin Released
The VSC-2 is Vertigo’s first plugin release, made in close cooperation with Brainworx, and based upon Vertigo’s “Big Impact Design”. The VSC-2 plugin captures all the fine nuances of this 6,000$ flagship VCA compressor.
U-He DIVA – The Spirit of Analogue Announced
After dropping hints about this synth for a good while on the forums, it has finally arrived. As public beta, at a special introductory price, u-he proudly presents a new monster synthesizer, Diva!
Beauty on the iPad – Jonas Eriksson Synthesizer 76 – Available Now
Almost one year ago we had a post on this really beautiful designed synthesizer app for the iPad. At that time it was nothing more then a design study by Jonas Eriksson, a self-proclaimed ‘pixel bitching’ Swede. But guess what? Via the Twitter feed of Steve Angello (Swedish Hosue Mafia) we found out that the app is available through the App Store!
Patrick Wolf tours with Dante-enabled iLive System
Eclectic British musician, Patrick Wolf, has embarked on another European tour with a Dante-enabled Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system managing both FOH and monitors, supported by PA company, Brit Row.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These are the 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.
Steinberg Triebwerk – New expansion pack for HALion and HALion Sonic
Steinberg today released its latest VST Sound Instrument Set. Triebwerk is a sound expansion pack for HALion 4, HALion Sonic and HALion Sonic SE, boasting more than 400 presets, created for pop, house and everything in between by renowned sound designers and industry professionals.
Tekit Audio releases Anniversary Bundle
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Tek’it Audio, Tek’it Audio launch the “Anniversary Bundle” a special offer that include all the commercial plug-ins of Tek’it Audio for half the price.
Alesis Samplepad Introduced
Alesis, the world’s fastest growing electronic drum brand, introduces SamplePad, a compact four-pad instrument that gives drummers access to a limitless palette of sounds. Alesis will showcase SamplePad at PASIC 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana from November 9-12.
iZotope Ozone 5 and Ozone 5 Advanced Now Available
iZotope a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, announces the release of Ozone 5 and Ozone 5 Advanced. Ozone 5 is an update to iZotope’s critically acclaimed software mastering suite. Ozone 5 Advanced is a professional mastering suite that expands Ozone’s feature set with individual component plug-ins, extended features, and the brand-new Ozone Meter Bridge.