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MODARTT releases PianoTeq 3

After nearly two years of research we are proud to finally present the long awaited and much improved version 3 of Pianoteq. This new version is a free upgrade to all customers through the user account. If you are not yet a customer, a trial version of Pianoteq 3 with the Rhody and Wurly add-ons is available here.

NI Releases version 1.1 of TRAKTOR PRO and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO

Native Instruments today released TRAKTOR PRO 1.1, a free software update for the latest generation of its digital DJ products. The update brings a new “Advanced Relative Mode” for TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO with many advantages for time-code control, a new high-quality time-stretching algorithm, high-resolution MIDI support, a
convenient hardware setup wizard, and many other improvements that make the new TRAKTOR generation even more powerful and convenient.

Mackie announces Vista Support for Onyx Compact Series Mixers

Mackie today announces Vista support for the Onyx FireWire Card and adds Vista 64 support for all FireWire devices. Users of Mackie FireWire interfaces such as the Onyx Satellite, d.Pro Series DJ Mixers and now the Onyx FireWire card can now enjoy support under the Windows Vista operating system. This update not only adds compatibility, but includes feature updates from the previous build. The following FireWire interfaces are compatible with Mackie Audio Driver V1.1.0: Onyx FireWire Card, Onyx Satellite, u.420, u.420d, d.2 Pro, d.4 Pro and TAPCO Link.FireWire.

A&H ships the first iLive-T

Allen & Heath ships the first batch of the new iLive-T digital mixing systems today. Launched last month at NAMM 2009, the British manufacturer has been overwhelmed as distributors have placed orders months in advance to cope with demand.

Worldwide Tour of T-RackS 3 Master Classes

IK Multimedia is proud to announce the worldwide tour of T-RackS 3 Master Classes, a series of free clinics and workshops designed to give musicians the knowledge and tools they need to produce perfectly mixed and mastered recordings. Top industry artists, producers and engineers will share their knowledge with attendees about mixing, mastering and recording, and how they utilize T-RackS 3 to produce some of today¹s hottest music.

Yamaha updates Motif XS VST editors

The MOTIF XS Editor VST, based on the “VST3 technology” by Steinberg, works as a VST3 plug-in with Cubase series 4.5.2 or later (DAW application). The MOTIF XS Editor VST also works as the same way as other VST instrument software, allowing you to save the edited settings of the MOTIF XS, or use them for another project.

Schaack updates Quad to v2.20

Quad V2.20 for OS X and Windows XP/Vista released. V2.20 introduces a completely rewritten iTunes-like search function driven by the new Database system that allows to edit metada (tags) for any audio file format. Also includes a new EQ-type called Isolator and some small bug fixes & more new features. Check out the Version History for more information. Also make sure to grab the new V2.20 manual addendum to understand the new concept of Quad’s Database.

Future Retro releases Orb sequencer

Now shipping! The Future Retro Orb ($550 USD) is a compact, single-track, step-based digital sequencer-the first in a new line of XS-ories designed to control and complement the company’s XS semi-modular synthesizer, as well as control other analog CV/Gate or MIDI synthesizers and 303 clones.