Latest News & Articles
New Sounds and Samples from Producer Loops
Ambient Glitch Volume 1 – This amazing collection features some of the darkest and most atmospheric loops and samples ever committed to a Sample Pack! It was produced by Jeff Rhodes who has been working as a professional sound designer and soundtrack producer for over a decade. “By using bit crushing techniques instead of just distortion,” he says, “plus ‘improper’ use of beat choppers to get a more lo-fi sound, and even learning to overuse compression as an effect, I was able to put together what you hear in this sample pack. Combining it all, along with some weird artefact-like percussion and some stuttery repeats, I was able to harness some of that elusive Glitch power.
Advanced Integration updates for Cubase 5, MR816 CSX/X and CC121
Steinberg is pleased to announce that it has today released a set of updates to its software and hardware solution consisting of Cubase 5, MR816 CSX and CC121. The added capabilities include substantially extended control options for CC121, workflow enhancements for MR816 CSX/X as well as functional additions and refinements to Cubase 5. The updates further deepen the integration of the three components within the context of the Advanced Integration technology centred on the Cubase 5 Advanced Music Production System. All three updates are available now as a free download for all registered customers of the respective products at www.steinberg.net.
Novation SL Mk II controllers now shipping
Novation is now proudly shipping the new SL Mk II range of Controller Keyboards featuring Automap 3 technology. With seamless support for Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, Nuendo, Cubase, Sonar, DP, RTAS, TDM, VST, AU plugins and software instruments, the new SL Mk II is by far the most powerful controller on the market for any modern recording and performance set up.
Steinberg updates Cubase Essential to Version 5
Steinberg is pleased to announce an update to its Cubase Essential Personal Music Production System to version 5. Offering a streamlined feature set that offers newcomers to Cubase a comprehensive set of composing, recording, editing and mixing capabilities, the new version includes a range of functions from its extremely successful sibling, Cubase 5. Supporting Mac OS X 10.5, Windows Vista and Windows XP, Cubase Essential 5 is shipping to resellers worldwide and retails for €149.00/£124.00*.
Waves Eddie Kramer tour hits Europe
Starting in the UK, the legendary producer/engineer comes to Strongroom Studios in support of the new Waves plug-in bundle, The Eddie Kramer Collection. Waves Audio has announced The Eddie Kramer Experience, the newest events in its ongoing Waves Masters on Tour series.
discoDSP Vertigo for Mac released
discoDSP Vertigo is a 256 oscillators additive synth with resynthesis and sound morphing. Imports WAV audio and PNG images. It has a very accurate recreation of complex musical phrases, drumloops, speech and simple tones. Beta version includes 128 presets and is available for AudioUnits hosts and Macs with Intel processors only.
QuikQuak releases version 2 of Crowd Chamber
QuikQuak has released a new major version 2 of Crowd Chamber. Crowd Chamber is an audio plug-in that layers multiple variations of a signal to create a crowd simulation. From simple chorusing effects, small crowds and stadiums, on to impossible situations and effects.
Ueberschall announces Caribbean Flavors Vol.1
All material provides the live-emphasized essence to aid in production realism, artistry and identity. Sessions were recorded with world-class musicians from Puerto Rico, Columbia, Cuba, Venezuela and Germany. Arrangment and ideas come from the famous musician, percussionist and Grammy Award winner Nené Vásquez; mixed and produced by Danya Vodovoz, known for his productions for Raul Paz, Mousse T. and 4Hero.
Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP is now shipping
<!– @page { margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } –>The New Saffire PRO 24 DSP with VRM Monitoring Technology is now shipping. The new Saffire PRO 24 DSP is a 16 Input / 8 Output FireWire audio interface that features VRM, a breakthrough monitoring technology, in addition to real-time DSP-powered tracking plug-ins, all tailor-made for the modern recording environment.
Minimal Electro Soundset for Waldorf Largo available
The new Minimal Electro Soundset for Waldorf Largo from german sounddesigner Holger Steinbrink is now available in the Waldorf Webshop.
Sugar Bytes release Eloquence 1.0.1.
Eloquence, the perfect MIDI Sequencer is now available in version 1.0.1. This update includes some nice features and fixes.
112dB updates Redline Monitor to 1.0.3
112dB announces that Redline Monitor, the high-quality near-field monitor simulation for headphones, has been updated to version 1.0.3. This maintenance release applies to both the retail and the trial version.
The end of a Red audio legend
After 15 years of outstanding sales, Focusrite are finally to discontinue the legendary Red 3 Dual Compressor / Limiter. The Red 3 was launched in 1994, secured a TEC award in 1995, and went on to become an industry standard worldwide. Almost every major studio owns, or has at some time hosted, a Focusrite Red 3, famous for its ability to retain a natural, unobtrusive sound even when significant compression is being applied. Red 3s are frequently placed over the mix bus, applying an effect that Tom Lord-Alge describes as, ‘kissing the Focusrite’.
Welcome to the University of Recording
Propellerheads introduce Record U, the University of Recording. Record U is a series of articles created for those who are new to Propellerhead Record, or recording in general. All you need to follow along will be a full or demo version of Record, and — of course — something to record.
Speck Electronics announces LiLo Mixer – Revision Two
The LiLo is a desktop analog line mixer that offers features and flexibility for use in the most serious recording applications. With more than 100 balanced input/output connections, this 16 channel modular console will mix 32 signals with unmatched signal routing, generous amounts of headroom, and a neutral signal path.