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Softube TLA-100A New Compressor Plug-in Now Available
Softube began shipping the Summit Audio TLA-100A compressor plug-in for native platforms (VST/VST3/AU/RTAS; both 32 & 64-bit). This latest addition to Softube’s extensive line of vintage-flavored plug-ins captures the hardware TLA-100A’s unique sound and performance with uncanny accuracy, and also includes new features designed for the modern DAW production environment.
15 Years of Classic Sound – RODE limited edition Classic II tube
To commemorate the Classic and Classic II tube microphones, RØDE has announced a custom edition of its Classic II, exclusively limited to an edition of 500 worldwide. The release of this microphone coincides with RØDE’s decision to retire the RØDE Classic lineage, following a celebrated 15 years as the Australian microphone manufacturer’s flagship model.
M-Audio Fast Track C400 and C600 Recording Interfaces Available Now
Word from AVID is that their new C-Series, the next generation M-Audio Fast Track C400 and C600 Recording Interfaces are now available at a store near you. The Fast Track C400 and C600 combine advanced audio interface technology with hands-on controls and monitor management for fast, easy music creation.
Apple founder Steve Jobs has passed away
Apple just officially announced that her founder, Steve Jobs, has passed away at the age of 56.
Apple iCloud will be launched on October 12
Apple announced that iCloud, a breakthrough set of free cloud services, including iTunes in the Cloud, Photo Stream and Documents in the Cloud, that work seamlessly with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC to automatically and wirelessly store your content in iCloud and push it to all your devices, will be available on October 12. iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, contacts, calendars, documents and more, keeping them up to date across all your devices. When content changes on one device, all your other devices are updated automatically and wirelessly.
Focusrite launch Saffire Mix Control v2.4
Focusrite have posted an update to Saffire Mix Control, the Mac and PC-compatible mixer software that comes free with all Saffire PRO and Liquid Saffire Firewire audio interfaces. The highlight of the release is compatibility with Mac OS v10.7 (Lion), the latest version of the Apple OS X operating system.
MOTU 896mk3 Hybrid FireWire/USB2 audio interface now shipping
MOTU is shipping the 896mk3 Hybrid, an enhanced version of their popular 896 audio interface that now provides flexible connectivity to Mac or Windows computers via Firewire or high-speed USB 2.0. Features include eight XLR/TRS “combo” style analog inputs with high-quality preamps, ten XLR analog outputs, a total of 28 inputs and 32 outputs, 192 kHz analog operation, signal overload protection, a 32-bit floating point DSP for digital mixing and effects processing, two banks of configurable optical I/O, and support for time code synchronization.
Steinberg HALion 4 Trial Version now available
Steinberg released the trial version of HALion 4. With its top sampling and mixing engine, the virtual analog synthesizer and countless other features, HALion 4 provides a versatile solution to consistently push the envelope of sound design.
Producer Danny Byrd takes control with SSL Nucleus
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and control surfaces, is pleased to announce that producer Danny Byrd has installed a Solid State Logic Nucleus control surface in his home studio. The renowned drum ‘n’ bass producer has just started working on his third album for Hospital Records, and the new addition to his studio is already lifting both the quality of his productions and his studio workflow.
Propellerhead Reason 6, Reason Essentials and Balance Have Arrived
Users have been waiting for this a couple of months now, since the announcement, but now they have arrived. The new versions and products Propellerhead have announced a while ago. You can get or upgrade to version 6 of the Reason DAW software now. Or pick up a copy of Reason Essentials, with or without the Balance audio interface.
PowerFX DJ Samplr iPhone App
Power up your DJ set with DJ Samplr, the iPhone app that includes over 300 sounds in a simple “drum pad style” interface with pad tap and hold pitch bend and panning. You can also record, edit and assign your own samples or import sounds via iTunes.
Official Now: A&H Xone:DB2 Digital FX Mixer
Allen & Heath has unveiled the Xone:DB2, the latest model in its Xone:DB digital mixer range. The DB2 is a fully digital, state-of-the-art DJ mixer, incorporating two powerful multi-FX engines, and retaining all the essential elements of the flagship Xone:DB4 but at a price point that places it at the forefront of the highly competitive effects mixer market.
ONE – Not Just Another DJ Software
Currently in its (final) beta test, this looks like an interesting new software for DJs. As far as we can see it has a modular character. Set it up just as you’d prefer. Apart from the information shown in the video, there’s none. So watch the video and see for yourself what ONE is about. As soon as we know more about it, … you will too! Have a nice weekend!
Mixed In Key Version 5 Available Now
Mixed In Key is pleased to announce the release of Mixed In Key 5, the latest version of its harmonic-mixing software that’s used by world-class DJs like David Guetta, Pete Tong, and Kaskade. Mixed In Key 5 quickly and accurately identifies the keys and tempos of digital music files, making it easy for DJs to create mashups and play perfect DJ sets. Version 5 offers new features and functions, as well as a powerful new key-detection algorithm.