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RME MADI now available for PCI Express
Today RME announced the new HDSPe MADI card to be shipping. RME further expands the “e”-line of Hammerfall DSP recording solutions for the PCI Express bus found in current Apple OS and Windows based desktop computers. With higher data rates the PCI Express bus enables high channel counts associated with lowest latency options.
Yamaha VST plug-ins officially support Universal Binary
Yamaha has released V1.1.0 updater for Yamaha VST plug-in software such as Pitch Fix, Final Master, Vocal Rack and 01X Channel Module. These updates give the compatibility with Mac Intel (Universal Binary).
LiveSlice updated to v1.46
Livelab has updated LiveSlice to version 1.46. This update includes some bug fixes and better dual core support.
Roland releases their flaghip SP-555 sampler
Roland has released its new flagship SP-555 Sampling Workstation for its popular SP Sampler lineup. The SP-555 comes complete with 16 velocity sensitive pads, 37 Fantom-quality effects, an exciting new LOOP CAPTURE function, beefed up internal sample memory, and total computer integration with USB MIDI/AUDIO connectivity. Roland say that the new SP-555 is the perfect weapon for artists looking for new ways to get their creativity juices flowing.
Alesis introduces Performance Pad percussion interface
Alesis has introduced the Performance Pad tabletop and kit mountable drum pads with a built-in drum machine.
Moog Introduces New Little Phatty Editor Librarian Software
The introduction of the Moog Little Phatty synth in March 2006 marked a new era in Moog’s history, bringing the features and functionality of its high-end analog instruments to a broader audience.
TC Electronic Namm news
TC Electronic is now shipping Konnekt Live, the audio interface especially designed for live performers. The same high quality audio converters and effects from TC Electronic’s Konnekt 24D are geared towards live performance in a road worthy package.
Image Line updates Morphine to version 1.1.5.
Morphine is a powerful Additive Synthesizer with a logical, flexible architecture that allows you to create any sound. You can do this directly by adjusting harmonics manually or by taking any input sample and resynthesizing it into one of 4 independent voices.
New firmware for European HD2500 owners
Denon DJ has released a firmware update from v1002 to v1004.
Image Line releases Deckadance 1.13
Image Line has released version 1.13 of Deckadance. Deckadance is a DJ mixing application that works either as a standalone program OR as a VSTi plugin inside your favourite host. Deckadance itself can also host any VST compliant softsynth or effect.
zplane.vielklang 1.0.2. available
zplane.development has updated vielklang to v1.0.2. This update contains several stability improvements and is recommended for all users.
KeyToSound Production Pack bundle coming soon
KeyToSound has announced the Production Pack, a collection of four new signal processor plug-ins : Dynamic EQ, Essential Compressor, Precision EQ and Vintage EQ.
Crysonic releases CryBASS and CryVINTAGE
Crysonic today released two new bundles, CryBASS and CryVintage. CryBASS audio plug-in bundle includes the Wide Band Spectra C1 Mastering Vintage Compressor together with the ultimately unique newB BASS Enhancer and the highly acclaimed Physics based Spectra’Phy Look-ahead Brick wall Mastering Limiter.
Manytone ManyBass released
ManyBass is a bass guitar sample based synthesizer which comes with a large collection of bass guitar samples intended to form the foundation of your day to day bass instrument needs. This extensive range of sounds has then been coupled with a highly efficient sample playback engine with a powerful FX rack.
Cakewalk releases SONAR 6 Home Studio 6.2.2. update
SONAR Home Studio 6 gives you everything you need to turn your PC into a complete music production studio. Record live instruments and vocals and mix them with studio quality audio effects. Edit audio, MIDI, and music notation. Build backing tracks or entire songs with hundreds of included instrument sounds and tempo-syncing loops. SONAR Home Studio 6 is the complete solution for creating and sharing your music. SONAR Home Studio XL adds exceptional value and more power with a selection of over one gigabyte of instrument sounds, Boost 11 Peak Limiter, Dimension LE, Session Drummer 2 drum instrument, and more.