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TC Electronic announces all M6000 plug-ins Intel-Mac ready
The pristine sound of the M6000 plugins is now available for ProTools HD and Accel systems on both Intel and PowerPC based Macs, thanks to the new Universal versions, which also add numerous optimizations and fixes to the existing PowerPC versions. These updates bring professional production and mastering possibilities only known from System 6000 to the realm of ProTools on Intel Macs.
Audiofile Engineering updates Sample Manager
Sample Manager is the quintessential batch audio file processor for Mac OS X. Designed in Cocoa from the ground up, Sample Manager proudly takes advantage of CoreAudio, Quartz, and other solid OS X features.
Dave Smith officially announces BoomChik
Dave announced a new gem in the works at the NAMM show last month, a new drum machine tentatively called BoomChik. He is designing this with Roger Linn, the undisputed king of drum machines, who not only invented them back in the late 70s/80s (LM-1, Linndrum, Linn 9000), but also designed the MPCs that just about everyone uses now.
d16 group releases Drumazon
d16 Group announce that their second plugin (Drumazon) just has been released. Drumazon is an emulation of the classic 909 beatbox, taking its sound a step further with all the original functions and many additional features.
Cakewalk announces SONAR Home Studio 6 and Home Studio 6 XL
Cakewalk announced new versions of its popular SONAR Home Studio and SONAR Home Studio XL titles.
Tascam announces 6 GIGA Virtual Instruments
New at WNAMM 07, a host of new GIGA Virtual Instruments (GVIs) utilizing the new GIGA wrapper technology to encode GIGA content into individual Virtual Instruments; plugin compatible via VSTi, RTAS and also standalone (using ASIO).
Reloop releases limited edition RP-6000 mk6
This limited special edition of the Reloop RP-6000 MK 6 professional turntable shows its uniqueness not only by its fine ceramic white varnish finish and white control panel.
Propellerhead Software announces full compatibility with Windows Vista
After extensive testing, Propellerhead Software today announced that all Propellerhead software products are now fully compatible with Windows Vista. All applications comply to Microsofts Works with Windows Vista guidelines, as described below.
MOTU ships Windows Vista compatible drivers
MOTU is now shipping Windows Vista compatible drivers for all MOTU FireWire, PCI and USB hardware interface products.
Edirol launch new keyboard controllers – PCR series
Introducing the next generation of EDIROLs popular MIDI keyboard controllers. In addition to providing more physical controls than previous models, the PCR-300, 500 and 800 also offers new innovative and intuitive controls. All three models are solidly built, and optimized for both music production and live performance.
Digidesign is shipping the VENUE All-Access Pack
Digidesign is pleased to announce it is now shipping the VENUE All Access Pack, a powerful collection of the most coveted, high resolution TDM plugins for mixing live sound on any VENUE system.
M-Audio releases Keyrig 49 keyboard controller
M-Audio KeyRig 49 turns your Mac or PC into a versatile keyboard workstation. Featuring a 49-key USB MIDI keyboard and the award winning Key Rig software (PC only), KeyRig 49 makes it easy to start composing music with a computer and music software like M-Audios Session, Apples GarageBand, Abletons Live Lite (included) and others.
OpenLabs announced generation 3 of MIKO workstations
The Open Labs Gen 3 MiKo is the first portable digital music, video, and animation system that provides the power of a fully loaded Windows XP-based computer, a world class synthesizer, a video mixer/recorder, and a broadband Internet hub in an affordable unit.
Alesis introduces MultiMix USB 2.0 series mixers
Alesis is pleased to announce its new line of MultiMix mixers featuring USB 2.0 connectivity. Available in 8 and 16 channel configuration, these compact tabletop mixers feature low noise analog electronics, one hundred studio grade 28-bit digital effects, and rock solid construction.
Tascam releases 2488MKII homestudio workstation
The 2488mkII is the follow up to the best selling, simple to use 24 track recording and mixing workstation for home studios.