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Steinberg update on Windows 7 and Snow Leopard compatibility
In September, Steinberg outlined its plans to ensure compatibility for its current product range and technologies to Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Windows 7, comprising a three-phase development and testing plan.
Lexicon launches Omega Studio Bundle
Lexicon has launched the Omega® Studio Desktop Recording Bundle. The Omega Studio Bundle is a completely integrated computer recording package that combines Lexicon’s Omega Studio USB recording interface with Steinberg® Cubase® LE 4 multi-track audio and MIDI recording software, the Lexicon Pantheon™ VST reverb plug-in, and an AKG® D 88 S® lead vocal microphone and mic cable. It contains all the necessary hardware and software components to transform a PC or Mac® into a professional 24-bit recording studio and allows the user to start recording immediately.
TeamDNR releases MixControl V1.0r4
MixControl is a high quality, flexible and full featured channelstrip plug-in with a variety of essential mixing tools, all at a fraction of the CPU load of other leading channelstrip options. TeamDNR Collaborative Designs announces the release of MixControl v1.0r4.
Propellerhead Reason Soul School refill
The Reason Soul School ReFill explores the classic sounds coming out of soul’s three capitals: Detroit, Memphis and Cincinnati – and puts them in the midst of your Reason rack. Featuring twelve unique soul and funk instrumentals and all their musical elements – bass, drums, guitars and horns – this ReFill gets under the skin of the music. It’s like having access to every channel – every instrument – on an old school rare groove multitrack tape!
Steinberg CI2 Driver Patch and Extension Now Available
Steinberg has been receiving reports of individual CI2 users encountering random noise bursts during playback/recording. This issue which occurred when applying certain software settings was examined and has now been fixed. The driver patch plus extension is available in the support section of the Steinberg site.
U-he announces Ace – new Modular VSTi
Does the world really need another simple synthesizer? Urs Heckmann believes it does – but there’s a lot more to ACE than meets the eye.
SPL releases the Vitalizer Analog Code Plug-in
German manufacturer SPL enhances its Analog Code plug-in series with its Vitalizer sound optimizing processor. The plug-in is based upon the Vitalizer MK2-T and will be released as VST, AU, RTAS and TDM plug-in for MAC and PC.
NI releases Sonic Fiction Kore Soundpack
Native Instruments today introduced SONIC FICTION, a new KORE-Powered instrument that combines inventive field recording with advanced synthesis into an arsenal of hundreds of genuinely otherworldly sounds. Designed by prolific sound design artist Jeremiah Savage and usable with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER, the instrument provides musicians and producers with a inspirational resource for movie and game scoring, modern sound design and various electronic music styles.
Free TC Electronic M30 Reverb
TC Electronic – leaders in the world of signal processing and effects – is giving everyone the chance to download a professional TC Reverb… but hurry – the offer only stands for 72 hours! TC Electronic has been at the forefront of effects development for decades, and their reverb algorithms can be found in the best recording and mixing environments in the world. But from Monday 16th November the sought-after sound of one of the finest reverbs on the planet will be yours to download. TC Electronic’s M30 is a small yet great sounding reverb, and for 72 hours it can be downloaded for free.
FabFilter Software Instruments announce Pro-Q
FabFilter’s software instruments and effects have won the company many awards and fans across the globe thanks to their simple philosophy – to develop plug-ins that sound every bit as good as they look. The Pro-Q precision EQ is no exception, combining a clean and accurate sound and a never-before-seen feature set that has none of the sacrifices you normally have to make when choosing an EQ. And with all of this power crammed behind a great looking interface, Pro-Q could easily become your ‘go to’ plug-in for every EQ application – be it musical, surgical or creative.
Celemony releases Melodyne editor with DNA Direct Note Access
Celemony is proud to announce that Melodyne editor will be on sale in stores worldwide from Monday November 16th, 2009. Melodyne editor is the first Celemony product to feature the company’s pioneering DNA Direct Note Access technology allowing access to individual notes in polyphonic audio material. The recommended resale price of Melodyne editor is 349 €. Coincident with the launch of Melodyne editor, Celemony is presenting its new product line, comprising Melodyne studio bundle, Melodyne editor, Melodyne assistant and Melodyne essential RTAS.
Want To Be A Professional Sample Producer?
Together Zenhiser & Soundcloud are making this happen for three lucky music producers. All you need to do is submit your uniquely created samples to this Soundcloud group Want To Be A Professional Sample Producer.
Moog Introduces Multi-Pedal OS 2.0
There’s good news for all you control freaks out there. Moog’s mighty Multi-Pedal has received a major software upgrade. OS 2.0 adds a host of innovations that reinforce the Multi-Pedal’s position as the premier Analog, MIDI and USB Control Hub.
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.
Able10 Party in Amsterdam
The international dance music platform 365mag.com will present, in collaboration with Media Satellite, an exclusive Able10 Party to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Ableton. Ableton wants to thank all our loyal users in Benelux for the last ten years, and we will do this exclusively on Saturday, November 21 in the Sugar Factory, Amsterdam.