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Crysonic releases Sindo V2
SINDO V2 is Crysonics next generation hybrid stereo image expander (widener) / Narrower with many enhanced new features offering an extremely high level of mono compatibility with minimal side effects.
Pianoteq update news
Version 2.3 offers an improved reverberation and is required for use of the Grimaldi add-on instrument. The upgrade is free to all customers. There is also a trial version with an evaluation period of 45 days. It is open for evaluation also to former trial users whose evaluation period expired.
Akai updates firmware MPD 24
Akai Professional continues to listen to the needs of musicians, releasing updated firmware for the MPD24 USB/MIDI Pad Controller.
Akai MPD 32 shipping
Akai Professional announces that the MPD32 pad controller is available for purchase.
Akai MPC 5000 shipping
Akai Professional announces that MPC5000, the new standard for music production, is now shipping to authorized dealers.
M-Audio Launches User Forums
M-Audio is pleased to announce the launch of our official user forums. If you are interested in making and recording music, this is the best place to share ideas and get up to speed on the latest M-Audio gear. Discuss production techniques, hot tips and favorite gear with fellow technology enthusiasts, and get valuable assistance from other users.
Voxengo Overtone GEQ 1.5 released
An updated version 1.5 of Voxengo Overtone GEQ has been released and is available for download. Overtone GEQ is a free 7-band equalizer plug-in in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats for Windows and Mac OS X computers.
Eiosis releases the E2Transienter Native Windows/OSX
The E2Transienter is now available in VST, AU and RTAS formats for both Windows and OSX. It supports Syncrosoft and is available in the Eiosis online shop for €170, including the Syncrosoft dongle.
Clavia releases Nord Stage OS v3.12 and Nord Stage Manager v3.12
Clavia announces the immediate release of the new Nord Stage operating system version 3.12 and the Nord Stage Manager version 3.12. These updates are accompanied by a new USB driver version 2.06 and one new Grand Piano sample, the Studio Grand mk 2 Yamaha C7 Close.
Arsenal Audio by API debuts to great speculation
API has established a brand new line of analog signal processing products, Arsenal Audio. The new line provides an outlet for the company to innovate and expand beyond the core technology on which API has built its reputation since it was established in the late 1960s. Arsenal Audio will launch at Summer NAMM in Nashville with an initial offering of three new products, the R20 two-channel mic pre and the R24 two-channel four-band EQ, plus the V14 four-band VPR 500 format equalizer.
Alesis announces iPod HQ digital recorder
Alesis, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, is proud to introduce ProTrack, the world’s first professional handheld digital stereo recorder for iPod.
Behringer ULTRAZONE ZMX8210 available now
The BEHRINGER ULTRAZONE ZMX8210 zone mixer is the ideal audio solution for anyone who needs to add music and paging capabilities to their environment. A professional 8-channel audio mixer designed specifically for fixed installation applications, the rack mountable ZMX8210 can distribute music programming and announcements to up to three zones (rooms). Typical applications include restaurants, office areas, health clubs and houses of worship, just to name a few.
Vir2 releases Basis new bass virtual instrument
Vir2 invite you to become master of the low end with BASiS, a breakthrough new virtual instrument. Featuring a comprehensively sampled collection of electric, upright, fretless, and synth basses, BASiS offers incredible attention to detail in the depth and breadth of the basses: 24-bit sampling, DI and amp blending control, multiple velocity layers, seamless humanizing, custom legato and vibrato tools, release layers, harmonics, hammer-ons, pulloffs, slides, slaps, rakes, falls, and more.
Abbey Road Plugins releases Brilliance Pack
The latest addition to the Abbey Road plug-in series, the Brilliance Pack, is now available. It provides emulations of the RS127 and RS135 ‘presence’ EQs, which were key components of the Abbey Road sound during the ’60s and used on countless famous recordings.
LinPlug SaxLab 2 Released
LinPlug today releases the SaxLab 2 Saxophone Synthesizer for PC. A Mac version will follow as soon as possible. SaxLab is the result of many years of investigation and programming. It uses not one technology, but a very carefully balanced mixture of various techniques, to obtain the most realistic sax sound you can get from a virtual instrument. Authenticy, Expression and Variation is a must to obtain believable sax sounds.