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Tone2 Audiosoftware release AkustiX Enhancer
Tone2 Audiosoftware are proud to announce the release of their new AkustiX Enhancer plugin. AkustiX Enhancer is a collection of enhancement effects designed to complement the mix and mastering process. Combined into an intuitive user interface each effect is based on the latest developments in psycho-acoustic research and offers multiple ways to customize your recordings by using psycho-acoustic processing to shape and enhance your sound.
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.
New Pioneer DJ Controller – Teaser Video
This past week Pioneer put a picture of a new DJ controller on their Facebook page. The general view or expectations were that it would be a ‘smaller’, ‘lighter’ version of their recent released DDJ-T1 / DDJ-S1 controllers. Looking at the video we can only say yes and no. The controller clearly has the Pioneer ‘LOOK’ but then again it also stand its own ground when it comes to design. Just see for yourself. After watching the video we just desperately want those details about this new controller. Pioneer’s statement: “…. coming soon!”
New UAD v6.0 Software – Ampex, Brainworx, Pro Tools, SPL & Mac OS X Lion
The long-awaited UAD Powered Plug-Ins v6.0 has landed, with UA’s stunning emulation of the Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder, Direct Developer plug-ins from Brainworx® and SPL®, significantly enhanced Pro Tools® integration, and support for Mac® OS X 10.7 Lion.
Native Instruments Releases KOMPLETE 8 and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE
Last month Native Instruments surpirsed us with the announcement of the new versions of their Komplete package. KOMPLETE 8 and KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE will give any music producer a lot off tools to create their own sound and music.
Ableton Live Retro Synths for free
Starting now, Ableton gives all users of Ableton Live 8 or Suite 8 its most popular Partner Instrument: Puremagnetik‘s Retro Synths! Registered users of Ableton Live 8 or Suite 8 can now download Retro Synths free of charge. In addition, purchasers of Ableton Live 8, Suite 8 or any relevant upgrade before October 31, 2011 will also receive Retro Synths for free.
Novation Impulse Keyboards Unveiled
Impulse is Novation’s brand new, cutting-edge range of professional USB/MIDI controllers, available in 25-, 49- and 61-key models. Each has an ultra-responsive, semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch, making it feel and play like a real, expressive musical instrument. Impulse controllers have eight rotary encoders, full transport control, a large LCD and 55mm faders, enabling highly expressive performance and unsurpassed control of your music software, with excellent value for money.
FL Studio Mobile version 1.2 is now available
FL Studio Mobile version 1.2 is now available. FL Studio Mobile was an instant success charting in the top 10 musical applications since it was launched, peaking at #2 in less than 24 hours. Thanks to everyone who jumped in and purchased the App. We are now pleased to announce the FL Studio Mobile 1.2 update.
KRK KNS-8400 – Gearjunkies Quick Review
A couple of weeks ago I got the opportunity to get a couple of headphones from KRK in, to check them out. So the dutch distributor send us a pair of their latest studio headphones, the KNS-8400. We all know KRK for their excellent studio monitors, so I was curious if they could manage to get the same quality and high standard going for them in the field of (professional, studio) headphones.
eyoControl 1.5 released
eyoControl 1.5 is out with a brand new look and several improvements. This update includes new visuals to the app and most of its controllers, local MIDI interface connectivity and Accessibility/VoiceOver support to enable usage for the vision-impaired.
Tek’it Audio release Kutter 2 VST
Kutter 2 is available now and it will bring frequency cutter effects far beyond the first Kutter VST plugin. With a totally new user interface bringing a largely improved modulation sequencer at the center of the work-flow, from 8 to 128 steps synced to our DAW and many other improvements Kutter 2 help you to create amazing trance gate, fading and chop effects.
Electro-Harmonix introduces the Ravish Sitar pedal
Electro-Harmonix introduces the Ravish Sitar pedal, which transforms a guitar into a sitar. A traditional sitar achieves its instantly recognizable sound through a combination of melody, drone and sympathetic strings, as well as its unique construction. Mike Matthews and the pedal wizards at Electro-Harmonix have distilled the essence of that exotic instrument into a compact, polyphonic pedal.
Propellerhead Adds Wireless Sync-Start to ReBirth for iPad and iPhone
Propellerhead has released ReBirth 1.2 for the Apple iPad. Version 1.2 adds WIST (Wireless Sync-Start Technology developed by Korg). WIST uses a Bluetooth signal to simultaneously start two compatible iPad or iPhone apps. The free update to current owners is available now from the iTunes AppStore.
Waldorf Lector Synthesizer Vocoder Now Available
Robot voices, whispering strings, talking drum loops, rhythmic pads, the resonant ringing of bells, dripping water – the possibilities are all but infinite. With a quick tweak here and there, the Lector turns any incoming signal into novel sounds and effects. Tremendously versatile, the Waldorf Lector puts in your hands a sonic toolset for a wide range of diverse applications. Just about anything goes, from distorting the human voice to adding subtle harmonies to lead vocals and getting creative with movie soundtracks.
Steinberg Sequel 3 Released
Steinberg today released Sequel 3. Designed to meet the needs of entry-level computer music enthusiasts, Sequel 3 is an easy-to-use music software application for recording, editing and mixing. Its instruments and effects, plus the included arranging and performance features, turn Windows and Mac computers into streamlined production studios that cater ideally to the user’s degree of sophistication.