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Version 7.5 of Orion (Windows) released

This major update introduces a completely new audio engine with improved stability and support for multicore processors, as well as many workflow enhancements and a reworked VST 2.4 implementation for optimal VST plugin support. Furthermore, it is compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista now.

Waves offers Jack Joseph Puig presets for free

As part of its initiative to feature presets from its most accomplished and iconic users, world-leading DSP specialist Waves offers renowned multiple Grammy-winning Producer/Mixer Jack Joseph Puig’s (JJP) personal presets for his favorite Waves tools as a free download. End users simply log on to the Waves website, enter their User Name and Password and then click on the JJP feature icon to download the presets. Puig is the latest Waves user from its extensive roster of artists to serve up his own presets for download, letting end users learn from the very best.

Enter the System with Stanton

The Stanton SC System is the company’s new set of digital controllers for the professional DJ. It is comprised of the SCS.1d deck and the SCS.1m mixer. Both advanced control surfaces that give the digital DJ an entirely new level of performance ability and functionality, while preserving the comfortable feel and familiar layout of more traditional equipment.

Analogue Solutions releases the Leipzig monosynth

Recently Analogue Solutions has released the Leipzig monosynth. It is a self contained TRUE analogue synthesiser. The voice circuitry is entirely analogue, using all discrete and op-amp components. There is no voice DSP. Leipzig has a similar sound and specification to the classic Moog Prodigy/Rogue synthesisers, but with many improvements such as MIDI and more modulation paths.

Allen and Heath ZED 4-Bus Series now shipping

Allen and Heath has announced that the new ZED 4-Bus range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production is now shipping and available in stores. Following the launch of the ZED-14 and ZED-24, Allen and Heath has announced the ZED-420 (16 mono + 2 dual stereo channels), ZED-428 (24 mono + 2 stereo) and ZED-436 (32 channel + 2 stereo) mixers.

A facelift for the Allen and Heath Xone:3D

Allen and Heath have announced that the Xone:3D will be replaced by the … Xone:4D. The Xone:4D will replace the Xone:3D in all shipments made from the end of May 2008 onwards. The Xone:4D utilises the new USB 2.0 soundcard which is now in production in the Xone:2D, which offers much greater capability and flexibility over the previous version.

Take a closer look at the Yamaha n8 and n12 mixing consoles

Yamaha have released a few videos that gives us a closer look at the recently released n8 and n12 mixing consoles. The Yamaha n8 and n12 Digital Mixing Studio are mixing consoles with an analog-like mixing interface which boasts ease of operation for professional quality recording and mixdown. Connecting a computer to the mixer IEEE 1394 port enables you to configure an ideal recording environment with seamless integration into Cubase 4.