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Free and funky new sounds for Ableton Live 8
Puremagnetik presents two free downloads specifically created with Live 8 users in mind. Adam Matta’s Human Beatbox Kit comes packed with a fully programmed beatbox Drum Rack and a collection of dynamically expressive Live Clips. Designed specifically to take advantage of the latest features in Ableton Live 8, Human Beatbox Kit is a unique addition to Puremagnetik’s line of Artist Kits.
Free Cubase iC Remote Control Now Available
After introducing the Cubase iC remote control application for your iPhone or iPod Touch at this years NAMM show, you now can get your version as a free download from the Apple iTunes App Store
Indaba a Place for Musicians
Indaba is a Zulu word that invokes the spirit of collaboration and community. It refers to a gathering or a forum for sharing ideas, and it embodies concepts that are central to the mission of Indaba Music. It is a place to network with other musicians and work in online recording sessions, mixing tracks recorded anywhere in the world.
Free Microwave editors for MAC
12DECODE offers MAC system exclusive based sound editors for Waldorf MicroWave Synthesizers. There is an editor for the original Microwave (aka Microwave I, with software version 2.0 installed) and an editor for the Microwave II (including the XT line).
Nusofting releases Strings Dream Synth
NUSofting has announced the release of the Windows VST version of Strings Dream Synthesizer. Strings Dream Synthesizer is able to reproduce the infinite array of rich, analogue pads from the most famous strings machines in synthesizer history – emulating the classic Eminent Solina as well as its sister keyboards from Elka, Crumar and even their Japanese cousins.
Wunder Audio announces great looking analog mix console
An analog console forged from inspiration, innovation and the bold desire to build the most impressive recording desk in the world.
UPDATE: Focusrite introduces new member of Saffire Pro series
The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 is the latest in Focusrite’s new generation of FireWire audio interfaces. As with all Focusrite interfaces, Saffire PRO 24 is the best sounding interface in its class, attentively designed with recording musicians and the modern home studio in mind.
Focusrite: Buy one piece of history and get another for free!
For a limited time only, Focusrite are running their “Forté4free” campaign, offering their Pro Tools (RTAS and TDM) ISA channel strip plug-in, “Forté Suite”, worth $599, free of charge with every hardware product from their ISA range, including the new ISA One.
Ueberschall Electro Producer Pack 2 available now
Electro Producer Pack 2, the follow up to it‘s well known ancestor, provides 1.9 GB of full-range Electro Sounds and Samples and of course surrounding styles such as Nu Dance, House, Minimal, Trance, Techno, Dance and Breaks. These sounds are in high-demand for various professional purposes and the EPP2 content achieves optimum fidelity for this style.
IK Multimedia launches Guitar Recording Master Classes
A series of free worldwide clinics and workshops teaching how to record and produce platinum guitar and bass tracks. Pick the brains of some of today’s hottest and brightest players, producers and recording engineers to learn exactly how they get their fantastic tone in the studio and on stage in the digital age. Announcing the new IK Multimedia Guitar Recording Master Classes, sponsored by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Hal Leonard Corporation, SAE Institute and Sonoma Wire Works.
Propellerhead Record fourth video tutorial
Here is a close-up on a channel strip in Record‘s mighty main mixer. Take a look and see exactly what is contained within each channel in the mixer.
Tone2 releases Gladiator 2.1. update plus new preset expansion
Tone2 Audiosoftware have announced the availability of a free update for Gladiator 2.1. A revolution in synthesis! Gladiator uses Harmonic Content Morphing (HCM) combined with a large, expandable collection of standard and resynthesized waves. These waves can be modified in real time using various modifiers altering their harmonic structure, in total there are more then 30.000 different spectra available for combination and modulation.
Roland announces Juno Di
Roland Corporation announces the new Juno-Di Mobile Synthesizer. This latest addition to the Juno Series is specifically designed for the musician on the go, providing a vast array of professional sounds in a lightweight, portable design.
Applied Acoustics Systems updates Lounge Lizard EP-3 v3.1.2
Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Lounge Lizard EP-3 v3.1.2 Update for Mac OS X and Windows. This is a maintenance update containing the following changes:
Novation announces Automap for iPhone / iPod touch
Novation Automap has already revolutionised the way we control music production software – now Automap is set to do the same with the iPhone and iPod touch.