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Steinberg releases Cubase 4.5 and Cubase Studio 4.5 update
Steinberg is pleased to announce the availability of a new update to its Cubase 4 and Cubase Studio 4 Music Production Systems. The 4.5 versions are available now as a download for all registered Cubase 4 and Cubase Studio 4 customers from www.steinberg.net.
Audio Damage announces Automaton
Automaton is a unique look at buffer effects, allowing you to experiment with artificial life within your DAW. With four separate effects (Stutter, Modulate, Bitcrush, and Replicate) driven by a cellular automata sequencer, Automaton is capable of adding subtle seemingly random fills and “humanizing” effects, but if you like, you can crank the sequencer up to eleven, and watch as your DAW becomes a petri dish while Automaton makes complete hay of the track you’ve inserted it to.
Behringer announces Eurodesk line update with new SX series
Behringer updates its Eurodesk line of mixers with the new SX series of recording and live sound consoles. First to arrive are the SX2442FX twenty-four channel and SX3242FX thirty-two channel mixers. The SX series is designed to meet the needs of studio and live mixing applications, with a comprehensive set of features that combine sonic excellence and a full complement of mixing & sound modification tools.
Virtuasonic releases MIJOY PRO 3
MIJOY PRO is a VSTi MIDI plug-in that allows you to use a joystick or gamepad as a MIDI controller. It can be used to control other VSTi instruments, FX plug-ins and even MIDI hardware in real-time.
Wusikstation V5.2.8 with GrooveBox Integration released
This special version is only available for users who purchased both Wusikstation and WusikGrooveBox or have a Wusik Membership/Subscription. If you have Wusikstation V5 already, you can cross-grade or apply for a membership, and receive this special version.
Blue Cat Audio updates Stereo Phaser plugin
Blue Cat Audio is happy to release a new version of the Stereo Phaser plugin. It now includes Undo/Redo, a new toolbar and presets import/exports capabilities. The upgrade is free for registered users, and if you do not already own this plugin you can purchase it for 26.10 euro only ($44.10), with 10% discount.
Synthogy Ivory 1.71 Update Available
Ivory 1.71 is now available for FREE for both Mac and Windows users. This version provides the latest enhancements and improvements to Ivory plug-ins, tools, and the Standalone host.
Moogfest 2008 Honors Bob Moog, features The Moog Guitar
inTouch Entertainment, in cooperation with Moog Music, Inc. presents Moogfest 2008, Monday, October 13 at the Hammerstein Grand Ballroom in New York City. A stellar lineup of top Moog users will gather for an evening of ground-shaking music to honor Bob Moog and commemorate his groundbreaking achievements.
Free Operator from Ableton … well almost
Ableton will be running an interesting sales campaign in the fall of 2008. Effectively, customers who buy Ableton Live during the course of the campaign get Operator, Ableton’s acclaimed FM synthesizer, for free. The offer applies to sales of Ableton Live 7, Live 7 LE
and upgrades from Live Lite to the full version between September 1st and October 31st, 2008.
iZotope iDrum … in the palm of your hand
There is no denying that iZotope’s original iDrum for Mac and PC is a lot of fun. But what if you could take your beats with you, anywhere? Now with iDrum for iPhone and iPod touch you can do just that.
SmartAV announce Tango Bay extensions
Available in September 2008 is a 12 fader extension bay for Tango. This can be placed to either side of the main Tango console and comes with a 22″ touch screen like the main Tango unit. The second touch screen can serve as an extension to the main Tango touch screen or as required be switched to show other screens such as the workstation display, the virtual editor, or querty keyboard.
MHC releases Acoustic Kits
MHC plugin Ambient Kits is now bundled with a new plugin: Acoustic Kits and 6 soundpacks (3 of them focus on acoustic drum sounds on 3 on ambient drum sounds).
Rob Papen released RG
RG is a brand new groove plug-in that is far more than just a “virtual Rhythm Guitar player. By using the RG onboard sequencer it is possible to create classic Rhythm Guitar grooves, but beyond that you can use the synthesizer features and effects to make fresh unheard new edgy guitar grooves. RG…the very first “Rhythm Guitar Synth”!
Korg DS-10 US pre order
You can pre-order you copy from the Korg DS10 for your Nintendo DS now on Amazon.com ( US only )
Introducing the Ohm Limited Edition
Livid Instruments announces the arrival of the Ohm Limited Edition in color. Custom designed for real-time audio and video performance, Ohm gives you expressive hands-on control of sound, video, and images.