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Vienna Ensemble version 3
At this year’s NAMM a few details on Version 3 of the VSL Vienna Ensemble emerged carefully. Clearly though is the fact that this new version is in it’s final development stage.
Sonoma Wire Works introduces Riffworld.com
Sonoma Wire Works introduces RiffWorld.com, an online music collaboration community for RiffWorks users. RiffWorks easy-to-use guitar recording software with built-in online collaboration and podcasting has been updated and integrated with RiffWorld.com. During the beta test, over 600 songs were created by 200 collaborators worldwide (US, Canada, UK, EU, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and more) with no latency or distance problems. RiffWorld.com is now out of beta, and 20,000 RiffWorks users are ready to play.
Electronisounds announces version 1.3 of Ubergate
Electronisounds has released a new version of their first VST effect, ‘Ubergate’. It is a multi-fx plugin comprising of a pattern based gate and two effect chains. Each effect chain features delay, filter with LFO, modulation (chorus/flanger/phaser) and 3-band EQ with Drive.
Vir2 release Elite Orchestral Percussion and Basis plugins
Vir2 Instruments is proud to debut the latest two products in its series of innovative and groundbreaking virtual instruments: Elite Orchestral Percussion and BASiS. Elite Orchestral Percussion offers 19 gigabytes of sterling orchestral percussion with a sophisticated script engine, and BASiS fills the low end with a large collection of electric, upright, fretless, and synth basses with the most features and artificial intelligence ever built into a virtual instrument.
KRK Systems releases ERGO Audio Correction System
KRK Systems announces the release of ERGO, a digital room analysis and correction system. ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization) is compatible with all recording and monitoring systems and improves any studio mixing space by correcting for ‘real world’ acoustic problems.
iZotope releases Restoration Software
iZotope has announced iZotope RX audio restoration plug-ins, featuring the essential tools for cleaning and restoring audio.
SampleTank YE bundled with Yamaha MIDI Controllers/Workstations
IK Multimedia is pleased to announce that a special edition of IK Multimedia’s SampleTank, with sounds from over $3500 worth of IK’s awardwinning virtual instrument products, such as Miroslav Philharmonik , SampleMoog, Sonik Synth 2, SampleTron, Studiophonik and SampleTank 2.5, will come bundled inside the Yamaha X-Factor DVD, which ships with all Yamaha music production products, including Yamaha’s KX Series MIDI controllers, Motif XS Series Synthesizers, Mo Series Synthesizers, MM6, S-Series Synthesizers, MW, N and 0 Series Mixers and more.
SSL releases Pro-Convert
Pro-Convert is a new software application designed to improve workflow and make it easier for producers to use their Digital Audio Workstation of choice. Pro-Convert is audio project translation software that facilitates the exchange of entire projects between audio applications. The application is designed to make it much easier and quicker to move projects between producers or facilities where different audio applications are in daily use. Pro-convert is designed to remove the creative and technical constraints presented by an ‘industry standard’ DAW environment.
Hercules announces new DJ controller
Hercules determined that the integration of an audio interface featuring 4 inputs & 4 outputs on the Hercules DJ Console Rmx was both obvious and essential.
Deluxe editions of popular Studiophile monitors from M-Audio
M-Audio announced an update to the popular Studiophile BX5a and BX8a reference monitors. The M-Audio Studiophile BX5a Deluxe and Studiophile BX8a Deluxe monitors feature new waveguides, enhanced driver integration and other advancements to deliver a cohesive and refined sound.
Digidesign announces Hybrid and Strike Upgrades
Digidesign today announced significant updates for two of the most popular virtual instruments created by the company’s acclaimed Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) group. Hybrid, the high-definition synthesizer, and Strike, the award-winning virtual drummer plug-in, have each received important new features and dramatic content expansions for 2008.
Audio Ease Snapper – It is coming!
For over a year now (almost), Snapper is being expected throughout the Mac (audio) community. Audio Ease have put up a web page explaining the features of this audio application. Furthermore they let us know that Snapper is being released this coming wednesday, january 23. Snapper will be available for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or higher at a price of Euro 59 ($79).
Vestax announces new models from the VCI & VCM series
News from Vestax. An the NAMM they are showing two new models from the VCI & VCM midi controller series.
Sonalksis announces Mastering Suite
Sonalksis today announces The Sonalksis Mastering Suite. The Sonalksis Mastering Suite consists of a select range of plug-ins for Mastering Engineers, Producers and other Industry Professionals.
Akai new MPD32 software pad controller
The MPD32 is Akai Professional’s ultimate velocity-sensitive pad controller for musicians and DJs. Modeled after the industry-standard MPC series, the MPD32 delivers the most expressive software beat control available.