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Audio Damage Filterstation Now Available
Filterstation is the Audio Damage take on the classic serial/parallel/stereo dual filter topology, made famous (and some would say “indispensable”) by the Sherman Filterbank and its many clones. With twelve filter algorithms (including our all-new MS20 lowpass and highpass emulations), an envelope follower, saturation, and an easy-to-use interface, Filterstation has everything you need to get your noink on!
Ableton Operator Jam Sound Pack for AudioCubes
Are you looking for a basic Ableton demo you’d like to use with the AudioCubes? Download now the Operator Jam Sound Pack for AudioCubes (Sound Packs & Demos) (1.0). The set comes in 2 versions: one for people who have Operator and one version for people who don’t. It works with Ableton Live Intro 8 and up.
Image-Line Groove Machine Getting Started – Video
Groove Machine is a virtual groove box designed with live performance or composition in mind, or use it as a synthesizer/drum-machine combination. Groove Machine’s power lies in its ability to automate every parameter of the sampler, synth and effects channels on a PER-step basis. Get a groove happening quickly and trigger samples, loops and bars/patterns on the fly from your MIDI controller or DAW software.
Synth Project A.C.E. Controller
Good to see that Mario Jurisch (Synth-Project) is back with his latest finished project. A hardware controller for the U-He ACE Synth plugin.
Elektron Triple OS Release
Elektron has released no less than three new operating systems. Octatrack OS 1.03 brings full 24-bit sample compatibility to the Octatrack, meaning Static machines now can handle samples in this bit rate. The OS release also contains bug fixes. Machinedrum OS 1.63 and Monomachine OS 1.32 adds among other things improved handling of program change messages. A few bugs have been remedied as well.
Moog Animoog App Available Now
Animoog, powered by Moog’s new Anisotropic Synth Engine (ASE), is the first professional polyphonic synthesizer designed for the iPad. ASE allows you to dynamically move through an X/Y space of unique timbres to create a constantly evolving and expressive soundscape.
Serato Announces New DJ Intro Software for Vestax Typhoon and VCI-100MkII Midi DJ Controllers
Available for free download, Serato’s new “DJ Intro” software is fully compatible with the Vestax Typhoon and VCI-100MkII midi DJ controllers.
Steinberg Elek Drums VST Sound Instrument Set Available Now
With the Elek Drums VST Sound Instrument Set you can take your beats to the next level. Created by the sound design experts at Sample Magic, Elek Drums comes with hundreds of electronic drum and effect sounds, including deep kicks, crisp snares and harmonious chords and FX. With 28 drum kits and a collection of inspiring groove patterns, Elek Drums is the perfect choice for creating club-worthy electronic dance tracks.
Korg iKAOSSILATOR – Palm Sized Synthesizer
Korg has revolutionized the musical instrument world with their dynamic line of Kaoss products, using an intuitive X-Y pad to provide expressive musical control. The palm-sized KAOSSILATOR synthesizer placed modern music-making in the hands of thousands of musicians and non-musicians alike. Now that same excitement has been captured in the iKaossilator app for iPhone!
Rob Papen RP-Distort for FREE!
Rob Papen is increasingly becoming as known for his range of effects plug-ins as he is for his world renowned virtual synths and this latest piece of news is sure to please every Rob Papen user…
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.
Lexicon Pro MPX Native Reverb Plug-in Coming Soon
For over 40 years Lexicon has been considered the gold standard of digital reverb and effects processing. Now that same distinctive, smooth, rich “Lexicon Sound” is available in a plug-in specifically designed to take any home or project studio to the next level. The MPX Native Reverb Plug-in delivers the legendary Lexicon sound through a single polymorphic plug-in with seven different reverb types and over one hundred of the most versatile and finely crafted studio presets.
IK Multimedia iRig MIDI and SampleTank iOS Now Available
iRig MIDI – the Core MIDI interface for iPhone / iPod touch / iPad is now shipping! With 3 MIDI ports (IN / OUT / THRU), USB micro port for charging your device during long playing sessions, compatible with over 100 Core MIDI apps including GarageBand™ and the free SampleTank and iRig MIDI Recorder app included, iRig MIDI is the best way to get MIDI in and out of your iOS device! Get yours today for only $69.99 /€54.99 (ex. VAT).
Something for the Weekend: The Disablists – 93 til Infinity
This weekend just some more great ‘turntablism’ stuff from The Disablists (Mighty Atom, Asian Hawk and Clever Monkey). Together they are four times UK DMC Team Champions and in the video they perform a live turntable remix of Souls of Mischief’s seminal track “93 ’til Infinity“.
Algoriddim djay for iOS 5 Available Now
algoriddim, makers of djay Apps for Mac and iOS devices, today announced significant enhancements to its already feature-rich djay App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to take advantage of the newly released features of iOS 5. With this update, djay Apps now feature professional audio FX, integrated iCloud capabilities, enhanced music library features and the ability to include sounds from other music apps using the audio cut and paste feature. The updates ensure that djay remains without peer among apps for both professional DJs and music enthusiasts, making sure that anyone with these two turntables on any iOS or Mac device will be the life of the party.