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SugarBytes announces WOW filter plugin
WOW is a superversatile filterbox with an extraordinary analog sound and lots of possibilities. 10 Filtertypes, including Vowel Mode, Overdrive and an inspiring modulation system, where the modulators can modulate each other, where each parameter has its own modulation mixer coming in with a single rightclick, make WOW to an everyday tool which is once more an outstanding example of innovation and sound.
Arturia announces that Analog Factory 2.0 is now shipping
Analog Factory is a powerful, yet extremely easy to use virtual instrument. Loaded with 3500 legendary sounds (instead of 2000 in the first version) carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths, Analog Factory provides the contemporary musician with a broad, versatile and instantly striking sonic palette. It is also a very versatile instrument: all sounds are dramatically modifiable, which makes this software stand apart from any sample -based collection of sounds.
Kong Audio introduces Matouqin VSTi
Matouqin (horse-headed fiddle) VSTi is a faithful sample-based re-creation of one of the most representative traditional Mongolian instruments.
Numark puts three Computer DJs in a box
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of products for the DJ market, announces immediate shipment of three new DJ bundles designed for computer-based DJs. Total Computer DJ in a Box, Mobile Computer DJ in a Box and Professional Computer DJ in a Box offer all-in-one solutions for any computer-based DJ.
db audioware releases Flying Haggis
db audioware is marking its 10th anniversary in the audio software business with a big celebration and a highly original new guitar amp product.
Waldorf is teasing us with Blofeld (himself)
Waldorf will start shipping Blofeld any time soon, according to some rumours. Next to these rumours, Waldorf have released the detailed product info on Blofeld.
ARC System from IK Multimedia is now shipping
ARC System is the first room correction system in a plug-in for DAW-based studios. ARC System (Advanced Room Correction System) is a combination of a professional calibrated measurement microphone, a measuring software and a multi-platform plug-in that can be integrated with any DAW-based studio, capable of correcting the distortion caused by room acoustics and able to improve how a studio will sound forever.
Ableton releases Live 7 and Ableton Suite
Ableton Live 7 renews the core of Live with enhancements to the audio engine, new and improved devices, better MIDI timing and hardware integration. We have also included the most-requested features and much more. Version 7 marks the arrival of the new ‘Drum Rack’ which streamlines beat production, bringing endless creative possibilities to beat lovers.
Kore 2 is now available
The Super Instrument is now available worldwide. A new breed of instrument has arrived: KORE 2. The Super Instrument brings you wide-ranging, cutting-edge sounds coupled with the feel of real hardware. Find any sound in seconds, tweak it via the KORE 2 hardware, and transform your musical ideas into reality.
Roland posts more videos online on the V-Synth
Roland has posted several videos on the V-Synth online to give us more info and details on this amazing machine. Roland’s original V-Synth set a new standard in expressive synthesis and sound design. It won awards and acclaim around the world, as it forever changed the way sounds were created and performed. But just when you thought V-Synth technology had reached its peak, Roland raised the bar even higher with the new flagship V-Synth GT!
VirSyn VTAPE – The Analog Tape Suite version 1.01 update
Virsyn just released version 1.01. VTAPE is a set of two plugins based on a thorough simulation of the famous sound of analog tape machines. VTAPE Saturator simulates the recording and playback on an analog tape mastering machine. VTAPE Delay combines this sound with a modern, step sequencer-like tapped delay engine which leads the tradition of the tape echo machines into the 21st century.
BIAS updates and ships Master Perfection Suite
BIAS announced today that the Master Perfection Suite, a powerful ensemble of six professional audio processing plug-ins, has been updated to version 1.2 and now supports additional host applications on Mac and Windows computing platforms. The Master Perfection Suite is aimed at musicians, recording and mastering engineers, audio and video editors, sound designers and other audio professionals.
M-Audio Fast Track Ultra available now
M-Audio has started shipment of the Fast Track Ultra audio interface. This 8 x 8 audio interface with MIDI features high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core DSP mixer and four preamps with award-winning Octane technology, making it one of M-Audio’s most powerful interfaces to date.
New digital Portastudios from Tascam
Tascam has introduced two new digital Portastudios. The DP-02 and the DP-02 CF are available immediately. The new Portastudios have been updated with a fresh new look, new effects, a new display and killer price point just in time for holiday shopping.
Get your free ShakerMaker from MusicRow
Musicrow releases Shaker Maker, a new VST plugin that turns any rhythmic content into a convincing natural shaker rhythm. Shaker Maker can produce a wide variety of shaker sounds, and you can shape your shaker to sound exactly the way you want it to.