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Steinberg announces special 25th anniversary offer for MR816 X
Limited special offer of nearly 25% reduction on Steinberg’s Advanced Integration DSP Studio especially attractive for Cubase customers.
Native Instruments Announces KOMPLETE 6
Native Instruments today announced KOMPLETE 6, the latest version of its popular software bundle that has become a mainstay with professional musicians and producers. The new collection offers a veritable arsenal of acclaimed instruments and effects that cover all areas of modern music production, including powerful new versions of ABSYNTH, GUITAR RIG and KONTAKT, at a significantly reduced price point.
Native Instruments releases Guitar Rig 4 Pro
Following the updates of Komplete, Kontakt and Absynth, Guitar Rig follows closely with version 4 Pro. GUITAR RIG 4 PRO is the ultimate all-in-one guitar and bass solution for perfect custom tone. The powerful and intuitive software comprises of a vast array of amps, cabinets, mics and effects, recreated in stunning detail. The latest version includes 3 new amps, 4 new super-flexible effects and above all, the revolutionary Control Room for that “big bucks” studio tone.
Steinberg Windows 7 and OS X 10.6 Support
Steinberg has outlined its plans to ensure compatibility for its current product and technology palette to Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Windows 7. A three-phase development and testing plan has been implemented to ensure compatibility with the new operating system versions.
Native Instruments releases Absynth 5 and Kontakt 4
Next to the KOMPLETE 6 package we posted earlier today, Native Instruments releases new updated versions of ABSYNTH and KONTAKT.
ABSYNTH 5 is an exceptional synthesizer with unique sonic potential. Its speciality is a limitless spectrum of unusual, evolving sounds created using the powerful, hybrid synthesis architecture and sophisticated modulation and effect system – resulting in sounds far removed from the everyday.
With version 4, KONTAKT enhances its position as the professional’s sampler of choice. Building on the outstanding features of the previous versions, including the unrivaled audio engine and state-of-the-art semi-modular architecture, KONTAKT 4 delivers new sonic horizons for your music.
Steinberg presents CI2 Advanced Integration USB Studio
Steinberg is proud to announce the CI2 Advanced Integration USB Studio. High quality audio hardware offering both recording and controller features combines with the included Cubase AI 5 and Advanced Integration technology to offer a complete production solution engineered specifically for newcomers and mobile production environments. With many workflow enhancements to support first-time producers and songwriters, CI2 costs €229.00/£191.00 and will ship to Steinberg resellers worldwide from the end of September 2009*.
Native Instruments KOMPLETE 6 available soon
Allthough it is still not official we saw that several webshops already are advertising this NI News. One of the new NI products will be KOMPLETE 6. The NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPLETE 6 includes Kontakt 4, Absynth 5, Guitar Rig Pro, Reaktor 5, Massive, FM8 and Battery 3. The NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPLETE 6 is the latest version of the high-end collection, featuring synthesizers, samplers, vintage keyboards, virtual guitar, sound effects and more.
Native Instruments ready for Snow Leopard
All NI products are compatible with Mac OS X 10.6. Native Instruments has conducted initial compatibility tests with Mac OS X 10.6, which have shown all current NI products to work without any specific issues under standard installations of this operating system. However, users involved in professional audio production or live performance should be cautious about upgrading to Mac OS X 10.6 until compatibility with third-party audio software and hardware has been widely confirmed by the relevant manufacturers.
Roland announces SP-404SX Linear Wave Sampler
Roland is pleased to announce the SP-404SX Portable Sampler. This update to the popular SP-404 offers 44.1kHz/16-Bit sound quality, improved DSP effects, a more versatile pattern sequencer, and easier data management.
Sony releases Sound Forge Pro 10
Sony Creative Software announced the availability of Sound Forge™ Pro 10 digital audio production suite. Sound Forge Pro 10 new features include event-based editing, disc-at-once CD burning, iZotope™ 64-bit SRC™ (sample rate conversion), MBIT+™ dither (bit-depth conversion), musical instrument file processing, and the élastique Pro timestretch/pitch shift plug-in. In addition, Sound Forge Pro 10 software provides exclusive new enhancements, including customizable window layouts, metadata editing, performance optimizations, and interactive tutorials. These new features create a powerful and flexible audio production environment, increasing workflow and efficiency while consistently delivering the pristine audio quality the recording industry has come to expect from Sound Forge software.
Roland ships AX-Synth shoulder synthesizer
Roland is proud to announce general availability of the AX-Synth Shoulder Synthesizer, the first of the legendary AX-Series to offer an onboard sound engine featuring a collection of the best of Roland’s cutting-edge synth sounds.
Tango Software version 2.3.5. released
The version 2.3.5 release of Tango software, released generally last week, has more than 400 new features and fixes across all of the workstations we support.
TC Electronic G-Major2 – Editor and Preset Vault now available
Those of you lucky enough to own a G-Major 2 guitar effects rack just got even luckier – and those of you who don’t, here’s yet another reason to check out the G-Major 2! The new TC Electronic G-Major 2 editor is designed to make using the award-winning effects rack even easier.
112dB updates Redline Equalizer
112dB announces that Redline Equalizer, the mastering-quality EQ plugin with unique features, has been updated to version 1.0.2. This maintenance release applies to both the retail and the trial version.
Free Ableton Live Pack – Time Designer
Time Designer is the debut Live Pack from extendlive.com containing 50 advanced multitap delays for Live 8 and a 10-step tutorial for creating and customizing your own delays using only Live’s built-in devices.