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Flux IRCAM Tools now available
The IRCAM Tools products express the result of over twenty years of fundamental research within the realms of music related digital signal processing. First out, we present a series of products evolved from two major fields of technology, Acoustic & Cognitive Spaces, and Sound Analysis & Synthesis.
Universal Audio releases Cambridge EQ plugin – Video
The Cambridge EQ is a high-end analog console-style which boasts five bands of switchable parametric or shelving EQ and two comprehensive high and low pass filters, as well as other very useful features. As UA’s most surgical EQ, it is the only UAD EQ that offers a graphical EQ response curve, so you can can hear and see your work.
AmpliTube for iPad from IK Multimedia Now Available
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that AmpliTube® for iPad is now available for download from the iTunes App Store. Together with the currently available iRig interface adapter, this combination represents the first portable multi-touch tone-modeling solution for guitar and bass players; giving them the chance to play, practice and have fun everywhere with the multi-FX system of the future.
Upcoming NI Traktor system tested by Dubfire
Famous DJ and producer Dubfire tests a new Native Instruments Traktor system at Club Amnesia on July 12th. More details will be revealed in August.
Two new Steinberg Sequel Content Sets now available
Two new Sequel Content Sets are now available in the Steinberg Online Shop: R’n’B and Smooth House. Each set contains hundreds of top-quality loops and is compatible with Sequel 2 and all Cubase retail versions from 4.5 and up.
Roxy Music consider releasing new material as downloads only
Musicians who question whether their album will attract enough interest may be inspired by an idea put forward by Roxy Music. The veteran art rock group, whose hits include Virginia Plain and Love is the Drug, split up in the early 1980s but got back together nine years ago. Although they have toured ever since, the band have not yet got together to record a brand new album.
Reloop Digital Jockey 2 Interface Edition Limited
Reloop have announced they will come with a (very) limited edition of their Digital Jockey 2 Interface Edition. It is a very limited edition as there will be only one shipment (in september). Features are the same as the Digital Jockey 2 IE but will come in a white finish with red LEDs.
ASK VIDEO The Studio Edge – Pro Audio Recording Series
These days more and more people are recording at home instead of going to professional studios. The technology involved has become so accessible that almost anyone can start up their own studio. While this means that there’s more music out there than ever, it also means there’s a lot more poorly produced music floating around. It’s not enough to simply have the required equipment!
Novation announce Nocturn 25 & 49 software giveaway
As part of a new software giveaway, Novation are offering over $500 of performance software free to all new and existing Nocturn Keyboard owners. Since their launch, Novation’s sought-after Nocturn 25 and 49 have set new standards for high-quality but affordable controller keyboards. Each features touch-sensitive knobs and pads, a professional-feel Italian-made keyboard, and excellent build quality.
New Apogee mystery product
The Apogee website started teasing us with this picture below. Will this be the successor series for the Rosetta series? We will have to wait until the 26th.
djay Keyboard Cover available
Providing color-coded buttons with symbols to help identify key functions and distinguish between djay’s extensive shortcuts, the djay Keyboard Cover transforms your Mac notebook into a DJ controller and helps you taking your mix to the next level. In addition to MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks with US keyboards, the covers are now also available to users of the original (silver keys) and European Mac notebooks!
DyVision Reverb Remover released
DyVision Reverb Remover from DyVision Works is a VST effect for use in modern DAW programs. It can remove reverb from an audio signal, and also has de-essing and background noise reduction capabilities. It is designed to be used as an insert effect on stereo audio signals.
Voxengo releases HarmoniEQ 2.0 harmonically-enhanced equalizer
Voxengo is pleased to announce the release of HarmoniEQ version 2.0, a parametric, harmonically-enhanced equalizer plug-in for professional music production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plugin formats, for Mac OS X (v.10.4.11 and later) and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) computers.
Coming soon – FL Diva plugin from Image Line
We just saw the lights of version 9.5. of FL Studio, but already the guys at Image Line are working on the next plug-in called FL Diva. It is like a Auto-Tune for FL Studio. Image Line have posted a video showing some early Alpha testing of their new FL Diva plugin.