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URS announces Saturation for WIN VST and OSX AU and VST
The URS Saturation plug-in digitally recreates four different and distinct pre amplifiers each featuring: a different type of input stage saturation, even and odd ordered harmonics and soft clipping.
de la Mancha releases Motion pack
The Motion Pack is a double whammy of synths with some interesting modulation options to give a lot of movement to the sound.
Pacemaker – This is how it works!
Pacemaker is the world’s first pocket-size DJ system and disc jockey mixer equipment available for both PC and Mac. You wanna know how this works? Well this is how it works!
Free Nord Modular Editor
The Nord Modular Editor project is a group of enthusiastic developers that developed an opensource editor for your Nord Modular. Yesterday version 0.3 has been pre-released.
New Userstudios online!
The brand new Gearjunkies Userstudios website just went online! Open your browser and navigate to http://www.gearjunkies-userstudios.com to find out about this virtual studio website.
Native Instruments releases Traktor scratch 1.2
Native Instruments today released Traktor scratch 1.2, a free software update for its professional digital DJ system. The new version further enhances the acclaimed performance capabilities of Traktor scratch with optimized vinyl tracking, improved real-time looping and effect capabilities, extended iTunes integration and more.
RME announces MADIface for laptops
At Musikmesse Frankfurt RME present the new MADIface, the worlds first portable MADI solution for Laptops, providing stunning 128 channels of audio with up to 192 kHz. Current laptops offer calculation power on par with fast desktop systems.
Kontakt and Massive updates from Native Instruments
Native Instruments has released updated versions of Kontakt sampler and Massive synth plugin.
Still Broken but now available for MAC as well
NuSofting has now released the MAC version of its Broken Drum Machine. BDM is a plugin instrument designed for the musicians who love chaos and usually find the unpredictable behaviour of an uncontrollable sound machine stimulating and inspiring.
Coming soon Fat Bustard from Thermionic Culture
Thermionic Culture is (probably) about to release the new Fat Bustard Valve mixer. It now has a total of 12 inputs instead of the 8 that were on the version previewed at the last AES NYC show, the inputs are arranged as 4x stereo pairs, 4x mono with pan controls, and all the channles have toggle mute switches. The simple but amazing Bass and Treble EQ now has 0.5dB stepped Lift controls while there are 6 way stepped Bass and Treble Cut controls.
What to expect at the MusikMesse 2008 [UPDATE]
Looking at the past WinterNAMM, there were a few products that were expected with much anticipation. A few rumours and expectations were floating around on the internet. So what to expect at the MusikMesse which will start next week. Let’s try to make a small list of the Manufacturers our Gearjunkies team definately will visit on DAY ONE of the Messe.
PreSonus DigiMax D8 now shipping
PreSonus is pleased to announce that the DigiMax D8 8-channel preamplifier with 24-bit ADAT digital output is now shipping.
iZotope iDrum now on Windows
The simple-to-use, powerful drum machine from iZotope is now Windows XP and Vista ready. iDrum adds a full-featured beat box to your Windows- or Mac-based studio. Start with hundreds of professional drum samples, or load your own WAV or AIFF files to build your own kits. Whether you’ve a pro or beginner, iDrum has you covered.
Drawmer announces new products for 2008
Drawmer USA has announced three new products for the coming year. A2D2 AES Grade 1 Dual Ooutput A/D Converter, M-Clock Plus and M-Clock Lite.
AudioRealism ADM 1.1.0 Update available
Booming bassdrums, saucy cymbals and crispy snares can be used to describe the sound of drum machines from the early 80’s. ADM contains three classic vintage drum machines from that era rolled into one, combined with a 32-step internal sequencer and pattern controlled fx (PCF). AudioRealism has released version 1.1.0. of ADM.