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New shipping delay for the LinnDrum II
LinnDrum II is a Beat-Centric Music Production Station being designed in collaboration with Dave Smith Instruments. Following on Roger Linn’s early drum machine products like the LM1-1 Drum Computer, LinnDrum and Linn9000, as well as the MPC product line he originally designed for Akai, the goal of LinnDrum II is be a new musical instrument for the real-time creation and improvisation of beat-oriented music, both in live performance and in the studio.
New SilverLine plug-in from D16
Without giving us too much details D16 group announced their new Silverline plugin, Toraverb (Space Modulated Reverb). More details about this unit will be revealed next week. D16 have posted a few samples on their web site. Official release is planned on the end of July 2009. Toraverb is now available for 29 Eur (in preorder offer) and its official retail price will be 35 Eur – in a day of release, and that day will be included to their bundles.
SPL releases Analog Code MicroPlugs
SPL has just announced the release of three new plug-ins in its new Analog Code MicroPlugs series: Attacker, Mo-Verb and De-Verb. The MicroPlugs employ the same processing technique like the original Transient Designer. SPL’s Differential Envelope Technology has revolutionized dynamic processing with a level-independent method, according to SPL. This radically different approach allows to forego the setting of a threshold. Other parameters are set automatically and in a musical manner as they follow the characteristics of the input signal.
Announcing the Livid Instruments Ohm Classic Recycling Program
In an effort to cut down on waste, reuse expensive components, and fight the growing disposability of consumer goods, Livid Instruments is pleased to announce the Ohm recycle program. Current owners of the Ohm Classic (a.k.a Ohm36) can send their Ohm control surfaces in to be converted into Ohm64 Models for $349.
IK Multimedia Announces AmpliTube Fender 1.1 Software Update
IK Multimedia and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation are pleased to announce the release of AmpliTube Fender version 1.1, a free downloadable update for all registered users of AmpliTube Fender. Delivered to satisfy requests from players around the world, this new software update of the hottest guitar and bass tone software has several new models and enhanced functionality.
Indaba Music Console launched
Indaba Music JavaFX-powered digital audio workstation has been launched today. The functionality of the DAW allows people, for the first time, to record high-quality uncompressed audio directly to their browser and work both on and offline. The console features advanced web-based mixing and editing tools, real-time effects, and loops – elements that are critical to musicians and that they have paid a pretty penny for in the past. Indaba will also be unveiling a new homepage, community, sessions and studio pages as well as new three new memberships tiers (previously broken down in 2 categories): Basic (free), Pro ($5/month), and Platinum ($25/month).
Waldorf Largo update 1.1.0 available
The Waldorf Largo synthesizer has been upated to version 1.1.0. This update is not only a “bug fix”, it also carries a bunch of new features e.g. the Mod Delay, a completely revised Reverb and an extended multi-part function plus several additional enhancements. Largo version 1.1.0 is a free update for all Largo user and available for PC and Mac. Also available is the updated PDF manual.
D16 Group releases Drum Machines updates
D16 Group have announced they have updated their drum machines: Nepheton and Drumazon. They also have officially released them as MacOS Audio Units.
Now you can rent your Waves plugins
Waves Audio introduces the Waves Rental Plan, a new, easy way to access selected Waves bundles on a short-term basis. For tracking, mixing, mastering, restoration or live, whatever the sound field, leading audio professionals expect and require the very best signal processing available, and now with the new Waves Rental Plan, artists, engineers and producers can rent the exact Waves bundles they need to give their projects the extra edge.
Rob Papen releases Predator 1.5.5.
Predator is a top notch synth that stands out in audio quality but also in wicked synth design and sheer amount of contemporary presets. It is endless popular among top producers worldwide and appears on countless music tracks worldwide!
Softube launches Passive-Active EQ Pack
Softube is shipping the Passive-Active Pack, an EQ plug-in collection for native VST, AU, and RTAS. Passive-Active Pack is available today at the Softube web shop ($199, excl. VAT).
Scratching with your coffee table … kinda!
Ok, it is not really a coffee table, it just looks like one! No, it is the Microsoft Surface controller/display/thingy. VectorForm, a Microsoft Surface Partner have developed a fun DJ tool for the novice on Microsoft Surface. Vectorforms DJ application started simple, and grew from there. There’s even an iPhone app. Now they have added some features like scratching into the 2.0. version. Via Skratchworx.
de la Mancha Ballistic released
Ballistic is a 15 slot drum sample player designed to get you making beats quickly without a million parameters to adjust. All controls are on one screen and the essentials are built in, but with one stereo output per slot, you can add more effects per slot in your hosts mixer. This keeps CPU low and workflow efficient.
Voxengo LF Max Punch 1.1 released
Voxengo is pleased to release an updated Voxengo LF Max Punch version 1.1 which is available for download immediately. Voxengo LF Max Punch is a professional audio effect plug-in for music and sounds where low-frequency thump and punch are most welcome, and where distortion is applied specifically to bring the bass sound to life. Plug-in is available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X, Windows XP and Windows Vista computers.
The Rob Papen Power Tools Collection
Rob Papen is one of the world´s leading sound designers. He started off with a number one hit in Benelux aged just 18 and has subsequently created patches for the Access Virus and EMU.