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Musicrow updates Vintage Strings MkIII to version 1.1

Vintage Strings MkIII is a super realistic virtual string machine that perfectly recreates the lush sound of analog string machines. The string machine (also called string ensemble or string synth) was invented by ken freeman in 1970 as an attempt to replicate the sound of orchestral strings. It was so successful that it shortly became beloved instrument in its own right.

Toontrack updates Superior Drummer to version 2.1.1

This update contains many bug fixes essential for the now-shipping Metal Foundry SDX. This new expansion pack will not function properly with previous versions of Superior Drummer and is therefore required. It also features a number of improvements to preset management and comes therefore highly recommended to all users (with and without SDX in their arsenal).

Alta Moda Audio is coming to Europe

Alta Moda Audio, maker of high-performance professional audio equipment, today announced commencement of distribution through its newly established dealer network in Europe. Alta Moda Audio products were previously only available in the US and Canada.

SonicProjects release VM Bundle

SonicProjects have released VM Bundle. The VM Bundle was exclusively made for the V-Machine, the V-Rack and VFX Mac and PC, with a lot of adaptations and optimizations. It is the ultimative analog power bundle for your V-Machine and V-Rack! The bundle contains adapted versions of OP-X and Stringer as well as two send effect plugins and preconfigured ready-to-play banks.

Enhanced Mobile Recording with McDSP Retro Recorder

Put some fun back into audio recording with Retro Recorder by McDSP. The highly stylized yet simple interface makes recording easy on any iPhone. Patent pending Audio Level eXtension (ALX) technology improves recording quality beyond the capability of hand held recorders costing many times more. Even without an external microphone, Retro Recorder can capture detail other recorders cannot – up to 32 times more signal level.

SmartAV Tango and Pyramix

Smart AV have been working closely with Merging Technologies in Switzerland to integrate Pyramix with Smart Consoles for more than 5 years. The great support they have received from Merging combined with the sophistication of their Oasis interface protocol has facilitated a particularly tight integration between Pyramix and all Smart Consoles. The integration with the latest Smart Console, Tango, was launched in December last year. Thanks to Chris Goodes of Soundfirm in Melbourne a video demonstrating the Tango/Pyramix integration is available.

BIAS Master Perfection Suite updated to version 1.2.1.

BIAS announced today that the Master Perfection Suite, a powerful ensemble of six professional audio processing plug-ins, has been updated to version 1.2.1 and now offers full compatibility with Pro Tools 8 on Mac and Windows computing platforms. In addition, version 1.2.1 features dozens of new presets for mixing, mastering, and special effects. The Master Perfection Suite is aimed at musicians, recording and mastering engineers, audio and video editors, sound designers and other audio professionals.

Allen and Heath Extends iLive Interface Capabilities

RAB2 is a remote audio card, enabling iLive digital mixing systems to work with a variety of common audio interface and networking standards. The new module has two front-loading, easy fit slots for plug-in options, which are auto-detected by the system firmware. The first port allows alternative standards to connect the iLive MixRacks and Control Surfaces, while the second port is used for system expansion, such as linking to secondary FOH/monitors consoles, feeding broadcast mixers, and record sends.

Flux:: Recording Pack Bundle released

French plug-in producer, Flux:: is today announcing the release of the Recording Pack bundle offering a time limited introduction special providing 25% off from the bundle retail price. Recording Pack provides the most versatile and comprehensive set of precision tools for your everyday recording and mixing session work giving you the best processor for each task within the range of dynamics and equalization processing.