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Akai MPK88 now shipping
The MPK88 performance keyboard controller is now shipping to retailers. The MPK88 features a fully weighted, hammer-action keyboard with assignable keyboard split and after-touch.
Nomad Factory announces BBE Sonic Sweet bundle
BBE Sound Inc. and Nomad Factory are proud to announce their collaboration in the development and design of the Sonic Sweet Plugins.The BBE Sound Sonic Sweet includes: D82 Sonic Maximizer, H82 Harmonic Maximizer and L82 Loudness Maximizer
Free Melodyne Editor Online Training
“The most eagerly awaited title in the history of music software is making the impossible possible” – In conjunction with the shipping of Celemony’s Melodyne Editor, Music Marketing is conducting FREE on-line training to familiarize the public with this revolutionary product and lead them towards becoming Melodyne Editor experts.
New MixMeister Control demo video
MixMeister software isn’t quite like anything else on the market. It’s designed for people who care enough about their music to refine a mix until it’s perfect, rather than throw everything together on the fly and hope that it sounds OK. You won’t be limited by on-screen simulations of turntables or CD players, either — you can “tweak” any part of your mix creation in a timeline instead. When you’ve got the mix just the way you want it, you can play it, burn it to CD, stream it over the Web, or reshape it in real-time for live performances.
This is an introduction to the MixMeister Control, which was design in partnership with Numark specifically for users of MixMeister Fusion and Studio.
MOTU Digital Performer updates available
Digital Performer 7.02 is now shipping. If you own Version 7, you can download the free Version 7.02 updater. This second maintenance release includes several highly-requested program enhancements and optimizations, including the new QuickScribe features, keyboard shortcuts, and count-off click options first introduced in 7.01.
Dutch Instruments Fenix XL second prototype
Finaly the second prototype of the GT is ready. A number of updates has been done in this version. Also new functions are added to some modules. Prototype 3 will be having new pcb and some additional features. Sample
Please note that the proto are 2 units in one case!! The sequencer (XL1) and the synthesizer (XL2).
de la Mancha QB-3 Vintage EQ released
QB3 is a vintage-style, 3-band EQ plug-in, with its own unique colouring and a few tricks up its sleeve. For each band you can adjust the centre frequency and gain. For the low and high shelving bands you can adjust the steepness of the slope, whilst for the mid peaking band you can adjust the bandwidth. This allows a range of sounds from steep, sharp cuts to smooth and gentle boosts.
What comes with Max for Live – video
Ableton and Cycling ’74 are pleased to announce the release of Max for Live, the long-awaited product that puts the power and potential of Max/MSP inside Live. Co-developed by Ableton and Cycling ’74 over a period of more than two years, Max for Live effectively opens up the Live platform, allowing users to create and edit their own devices. Create all the instruments, effects and extensions you’ve ever wanted.
Celemony Melodyne editor demo now available
The future of audio editing has begun – see for yourself! As of now, the demo version of Melodyne editor is available for you to try out and discover the difference that DNA Direct Note Access technology makes. DNA makes possible that which was previously considered impossible: access to individual notes in polyphonic audio material. Correct wrong notes or even a single note in a piano recording; change the chords of a guitar accompaniment after the recording is over; make whatever alterations you like to a sample lick.
FabFilter Software Instruments release Pro-Q 1.01 update
Originally released on November 16, 2009, FabFilter Pro-Q is a top-quality precision EQ plug-in with both zero-latency and linear phase modes, up to 24 bands and a gorgeous interface for easy and precise editing. Featuring an integrated real-time frequency analyzer and flexible per-channel and mid/side modes, FabFilter Pro-Q is the perfect tool for any mixing or mastering job. They just released FabFilter Pro-Q 1.01. This update to the just-released EQ plug-in contains various bug fixes and improvements.
TC-Helicon introduces VoiceTone Harmony-G XT
TC-Helicon is renowned for delivering the best tools for enhancing vocal performances and VoiceTone Harmony-G XT is no exception. With improved harmony technology and the reverb taken from its big brother, VoiceLive 2, Harmony-G XT improves vocal tone and provides pro effects and vocal harmony controlled by naturally playing guitar.
Discrete Drums releases the Heavy Mental 2 Multitrack 24 Bit Pro Set
Discrete Drums, a brand of Sonoma Wire Works, has released the long-awaited Heavy Mental 2 Multitrack 24 Bit Drum Recording Pro Set. Heavy Mental 2 is the second set of the popular Heavy Mental series, and is the first Discrete Drums product to be released since its acquisition by Sonoma Wire Works. Recorded by the same dynamic team that produced the critically acclaimed Heavy Mental 1, Heavy Mental 2 builds on an already solid foundation. It was recorded by legendary drummer, Tony Morra, in the world-famous Sound Kitchen “Big Boy” studio, produced by Discrete Drums founder, Rick DiFonzo, and engineered by Steve Marcantonio.
Ableton releases Max for Live
Ableton and Cycling ’74 are pleased to announce the release of Max for Live, the long-awaited product that puts the power and potential of Max/MSP inside Live. Co-developed by Ableton and Cycling ’74 over a period of more than two years, Max for Live effectively opens up the Live platform, allowing users to create and edit their own instruments, effects and devices.
Open Labs introduces Soundslate
Introducing Open Labs’ SoundSlate, the ultimate virtual instrument player and hardware DAW for your keyboard workstation or MIDI controller, contained in a sexy 1U rackmountable case. SoundSlate redefines music production and performance by incorporating Open Labs’ music operating environment including the critically acclaimed virtual instrument host Riff, 8000+ of sounds and effects, a robust audio i/o, and a powerful computer core running Windows XP into a 1U-ultra compact case that packs a punch.
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.