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New Waldorf Blofeld keyboard version
On the Waldorf website there is nothing that reveals they have a Blofeld keyboard version in development or in production. But in the UK you can order the keyboard version of the Blofeld at the Dolphin Music webshop. So? What is up with that Waldorf?
SugarBytes Effectrix 1.2 update released
SugarBytes just released the 1.2 update of Effectrix. Effectrix is the perfect tool for sequenced sound manipulations. Tweak your beats, create new rhythms, reverse parts, stretch others, apply delaylines; even create melodies with atonal material.
The Dream Machine from H.G. Fortune released
H.G. Fortune released their new VSTi plugin called The Dreammachine. According to them it is a completely different VSTi Synthesizer. So what is it and what is it not: It is not a synthesizer to be played like one would usually play like a keyboard synthesizer. Instead is it more a self running machine which can be transposed so this is ideal e.g. to provide backings of complex athmospheres and soundscapes for live performances.
discoDSP Discovery R3 released
discoDSP Discovery Mac Release 3 as well as R3 for Windows and, for the first time ever, Linux are now available.
Another tease from Audio Damage
Every now and then the guys at Audio Damage come up with some new cool piece of software. Their latest announcement of …. coming soon, is Rough Rider. If details are right it will be a compressor plug in.
Steinberg ships Advanced Integration Hardware
Steinberg is pleased to announce that the MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studios and the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller are now shipping to Steinberg resellers worldwide. Designed by Steinberg and Yamaha and manufactured by Yamaha in Japan, the new hardware units are the result of the ongoing technological cooperation between the software and hardware experts at both companies.
OS 2.7.3 for Virus TI is available for download
Access Music GmbH, the company behind the award winning Virus TI synthesizer series released OS 2.7 after an extensive public beta test. The new version, which is compatible with the entire Virus TI range including the Virus TI Snow, is a landmark in Access history of free feature OS updates.
NI wants you to become a Guitar Rig Hero
Show off your skills and creativity in front of the YouTube community, and impress the jury of international guitar pros! The GUITAR RIG HERO contest allows you to compete for prizes worth over $10.000, including some top-of-the line Gibson guitars, a cutting-edge Quad Core-powered laptop, valuable NI vouchers and more.
Lexicon PCM96 Software update
A new version of the PCM96 software v1.3.0.0 (Macintosh Only) is now released and available for download on the Lexicon website.
ALLEN and HEATH product launches at PLASA 2008
Allen and Heath has released v1.3 software for the iLive digital console range, adding a host of new features for monitor engineering, as well as providing a platform for iLive Editor control software.
Image Line Software brings the Sounds of India
Image Line Software, the developer of FL Studio, has released its latest sample collection,
the Sounds of India. This new library contains over 835 samples packed in 1,5 Gb and includes 36 instruments and 2 vocals. The collection covers the foundations of the classic Indian sound – Tabla, Sitar, Shenai, Harmonium and Bamboo Flute, but what makes it really unique is the collection of South Indian instruments as Veena, Ganjira, Maddalam, and rare Indian folk instruments (Edakka, Udukku, Darbuka, etc.) The diverse Indian spirit is further enhanced by sampling sounds from many different temple bells and ethnic percussions.
Master Your Room Promotion announced by IK Multimedia
From September 1st until October 31st, 2008 IK Multimedia makes it easier than ever to mix and master hit songs: every customer purchasing this revolutionary acoustic room correction system plug-in ARC System (full or crossgrade), will receive a copy of their classic mastering plug-in suite, T-RackS for FREE as a download!
FXpansion introduce BFD2 JEX Expansion Kit
FXpansion is proud to introduce the first addition to the BFD2 expansion kit range, BFD2 JEX Expansion Kit. BFD2 JEX Expansion Kit features a high-end, custom hand-made kit from XDrum’s Xotica line. The drums feature 6-ply Keller Maple shells with an additional ply of Sapeli Pommele running vertically, resulting in excellent, focused low-end. The finish is hand-applied tung oil, which leads to a very open tone.
More Kore news from Native Instruments
Native Instruments just introduced a new software-only version of its next-generation workstation KORE 2, and also established more affordable pricing for the KORE 2 version bundled with the high-resolution hardware controller.
FAW Circle 1.0.4 available for download
Today Future Audio Workshop released a minor update to Circle, version 1.0.4. Circle is an powerful, easy to use software synthesizer.