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Totally Wired – documentary for the true Gearjunkie
A documentary film about Andreas Schneider’s infamous ‘Schneider’s Buero’, the boutique electronic musical instrument shop in Berlin. ‘Totally Wired’ explores one man’s electric evangelism, and the interface he has built to connect analogue instrument inventors with their end-users.
Tone2 starts Gladiator 2 preorder
Tone2 announces Gladiator2 and has started a pre-order for this updated version of this award winning synth plugin. Customers who preorder Gladiator 2 in December receive a full version of Gladiator 1 and a free update to Gladiator 2. They plan to deliver Gladiator 2 on Christmas.
Enhanced Audio Units Support for Waves V6
Waves is pleased to announce enhanced Audio Units performance for users of Logic and Digital Performer.
Rayzoon releases Jamcussion hand percussion
Rayzoon is pleased to announce the release of Jamcussion, the long-awaited percussion add-on for Jamstix 2.
Serato press forward with a new form of hybrid record
Serato today announced an initiative to license their control tone to select record labels.
Steinberg announces acquisition of Syncrosoft technology
Steinberg today announced that it has acquired the eLicenser technology of crypto and security solutions provider Syncrosoft Hard- und Software GmbH for an undisclosed sum.
Waves releases new Stereo To Surround plugins
From music to movie soundtracks and beyond, audio engineers are upmixing all sorts of content from stereo to surround, to capture the excitement of today’s full, multi-speaker environments. And when the original multi-track sessions aren’t available, they have to work with stereo mixes. Presenting the UM225 and UM226 stereo-to-surround processors, two new tools which bring Waves quality to the new surround soundscape.
Rayzoon releases Jamcussion percussion add-on for Jamstix 2
Jamcussion is the long-awaited hand percussion add-on for Jamstix 2. It is the most complex Jamstix expansion that we have developed so far. Not only does it add a wide range of percussive sounds and new style and player models but it also expands the interface of Jamstix 2 to allow the simulation of three dedicated percussionists, complete with separate bar, song and kit editing.
C thru music shows Axis 49 prototype
From the C thu Music website: The AXiS-49 is a USB MIDI keyboard designed for home studio or tour bus use.
Toontrack Music announces the release of Drumtracker
Finally the long awaited (and announced) title in the Toontrack Music Toontrack Software Tools series is ready for release. Taking a new angle on the conversion of drum audio to drum MIDI and drum sound replacement, Drumtracker features stand alone operation and all out manual operation.
New Moog Taurus Bass Pedals limited production
The Bass is Back! Step up today and you will own the most incredible bottom end ever.
Ueberschall announces the availability of Pure Fire
Blazin Beats for the next Level. Equipped with 20 pumping construction kits based on minimalist influence with a blast of artificial texture overload. These stealthy, covert themes were made to fuel endless high-tech tracking needs. Each kit includes intro / outro, verses and refrains standard. 900 loops are bundled for excessive alternative personalization options.
iDrum version 1.7 now available
iZotope has updated iDrum to version 1.7, and it’s a free update for registered iDrum users! iDrum 1.7 incorporates useful new features like support for time signatures other than 4/4 and a simple-to-use song editor that allows you to easily chain patterns together. iDrum now features two separate humanize controls, a “Groove” control and a Swing control, giving you more control over the feel of your beats.
EKS DJ controller Otus finally available
The anticipated next generation DJ controller Otus is finally available for order at the EKS webshop. The controller, announced at the MusikMesse this year, with its stylish physical appearance, clever design and the solid touch and feel will make any professional DJ feel at home from the very fist encounter. The sturdy aluminum frame is built to withstand the physical abuse of DJ’ing and the hazards of travel.
Roland releases version 1.20 update for Fantom-G
Roland announces the release of version 1.20, a software update to their flagship Fantom-G series workstations.