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Free stereo tool from Flux
Flux have released a freeware plug in for Mac and Windows that allows a super precise control of the stereo image. Stereo Tool features ultra precise controls of input gain and individual pan for left and right channels. A phase inverter is available for each channel. A global stereo pan and a stereo width settings are also implemented to complete the management of the stereo signal.
Maize Sampler updated to V1.32
Maize Sampler is a full-fledged VST sampler. All you need to do is mapping the samples to the notes, then Maize Sampler will respond to external MIDI messages and play back the mapped samples accordingly. Maize Sampler supports keyswithing, disk-streaming, multi-layering, release-triggering, and choke groups. It can load up 16 channels and each can support 32 polyphonies. It also has volume ADSR, plus the in-built simple Reverb
and EQ effect. One of the main features of Maize Sampler is the ability to “propagate” (VSTi export), so users can share exported VSTi with other people easily.
BIAS launches Peak Pro XT 6
BIAS today launched Peak Pro XT 6, the extended technology edition of the award-winning pro audio editing, batch file processing, mastering, and delivery software for Mac OS X. Peak Pro XT 6 includes all the new features in Peak Pro 6 plus the entire suite of audio mastering, processing and restoration plug-ins from BIAS. Peak Pro XT 6 also includes DDP (Disc Description Protocol) Export, allowing users to create 100% compliant DDP 2.0 file sets complete with CD-TEXT.
Voxengo Crunchessor 2.0 released
Voxengo is happy to announce the release of Voxengo Crunchessor 2.0. The general-purpose track compressor for professional audio production applications. Version 2.0 features a wide range of enhancements over the previous version: namely, multi-platform support, multi-channel operation, mid-side processing, preset manager, and other additions.
KRK launches New Rokit Line of Powered Studio Monitors
KRK Systems, the worlds leading manufacturer of powered recording monitors, launched the second generation of their industry-standard Rokit monitor. The second generation Rokit incorporates several technologies from the company flagship VXT and E8B lines, including radically radiused edges along the front of the cabinet. The new Rokits replace the current Rokit 5″, 6″ and 8″ models.
Native Instruments releases Kontakt Retro Machines
Native Instruments today released KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES, the latest addition to its KORE SOUNDPACK range of high-quality sound libraries for KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER. Based on material from the acclaimed KONTAKT 3 factory library, KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES offers an
essential collection of charismatic vintage instruments that were formative for many electronic music genres of the past decades. This includes various classic synthesizers as well as several sought-after drum machines, with their creative potential maximized through the powerful capabilities of the KORE platform.
PreSonus announces Open Beta Driver Program
PreSonus Audio Electronics is pleased to announce the Open Beta Driver Program allowing customers the opportunity to download and use beta version drivers for PreSonus products.
Toontrack Music releases EZplayer pro and updated Toontrack solo
Toontrack Music proudly releases EZplayer pro, the long awaited follow-up to the popular percussive MIDI engine EZplayer FREE.
Yamaha updates 01V96 and 02R96 Digital Mixers
Yamaha Corporation has updated their famed 01V96V2 and 02R96V2 Digital Mixing Consoles. While there is no change in the retail price, the new 01V96VCM and 02R96VCM models retain the powerful V2 features and add a host of powerful VCM effects pre-installed.
Mynx, the SSL SuperAnalogue sound in a mini desktop box
Solid State Logic, the worlds leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, proudly announces the release of Mynx, the affordable new way to get the legendary sound of SSL SuperAnalogue processing in your studio.
Ableton releases Live 7 LE
Ableton is proud to announce the release of Live 7 LE, an easy-to-use, professional-grade music-making solution that everyone can afford.
Allen and Heath New ZED FX models are now shipping
Allen and Heath is pleased to announce that two new additions to the ZED range of small-format USB mixers for live performance, recording and production are now shipping and available in stores. The ZED-12FX (6 mono + 3 dual stereo channels) and ZED-22FX (16 mono + 3 dual stereo channels) retain the same professional feature set as other models in the range with the addition of a comprehensive section of in-house designed effects.
Show your colors with Izotope RX contest
If you haven’t had the pleasure of looking at recorded audio through iZotope RX’s advanced multi-resolution spectrogram display, you might think you’re looking at UFOs, declassified sonar imaging, or laser beams. But all of the pictures above are audio—(upper left to lower right) an arpeggiated synth, a slowly echoing pad sound, a drum loop filter sweep, and a simple sine wave. iZotope RX can show you incredible detail in your music and audio, which is not just great for analyzing sound, it can also be fascinating to look at.
Gemini announces MM 4000 DJ mixer
Offering exceptional value to Karaoke and Club DJs, Geminis new MM-4000 is the perfect affordable rack-mount DJ FX mixer.
IK Multimedia AmpliTube Metal now shipping
IK Multimedia is proud to announce that the highly anticipated AmpliTube Metal is now shipping! Based on IK award-winning AmpliTube 2 software, AmpliTube Metal is the first guitar amp and FX modeling software dedicated entirely to heavy metal gear, with an arsenal of 48 highly acclaimed models of modern and vintage amps, cabinets, stompboxes and rack effects.