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Creamware announces the Klangbox
After releasing the ASB Desktop-Instruments Minimax, Pro-12, B4000 and Prodyssey CreamWare now releases these fine units as 19 inch Rackmount units at unbelievable rate.
Universal Audio releases UAD V4.4 software
Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high quality vintage audio hardware and DSP software plugins for digital audio workstations, today announced the web launch of v4.4 software for the UAD-1 and UAD-1e DSP card and powered plugins system.
Syntheway updates Magnus Choir to version 1.5.
MAGNUS CHOIR is a virtual instrument plugin which can be used to create natural and synthetic choirs, using a combination of synthesis and sampling. Available for Windows and Linux based VST/FST hosts. Syntheway has released version 1.5 of Magnus Choir.
Cycling 74 software updates
Cycling ’74, a San Francisco based music software company, today released Max/MSP v.4.6 and Jitter v.1.6 which add Universal Binary support for Intel based Macs running OS 10.4 or later.
Orion Platinum 7.1 released
Version 7.1 of Orion Platinum (PC) was released today. This free update is now available to download for all Orion Platinum 7 users.
Frontier announces Alphatrack DAW controller
Frontier Design Group is proud to announce its next product, AlphaTrack. This compact DAW control surface is designed to help you mix and edit better and faster than ever. AlphaTrack combines natural controls, like a motorized fader and transport buttons, with productive innovations, like touch sensitive encoders and its unique touch sensitive jog/shuttle strip. The result is one powerful and attractive control package that actually fits on your desktop.
Ableton adds support for Axiom and Tranzeport
Ableton and M-Audio are pleased to announce that the newest release of Live, version 5.2.2, offers full support for M-Audios new Axiom series of keyboards.
Vember Audio updates Surge to version 1.2.2.
Surge is a software synthesizer that combines wavetable and analog style oscillators with a highly innovative filter array and an abundance of effects, SURGE gives you synthesis tools to last you a lifetime. Vember Audio has updated Surge to version 1.2.2.
Official: Steinberg introduces Cubase 4 and Cubase Studio 4
Steinberg is proud to announce a new version of its world renowned Cubase music production software. Cubase 4 and Cubase Studio 4 offer a wealth of exciting new features at their respective price points, including the revolutionary new SoundFrame universal sound manager, a brand new VST3 plugin set and new first class VST instruments to name but a few.
VST3 unveiled by Steinberg
With the introduction of the new Cubase version yesterday, Steinberg also unveiled a new VST standard: VST3. Cubase 4 not only includes a completely new set of audio effect plugins, it also marks the next step in VST plugin technology!
Phosycon version 1.5 announced
Phoscyon is a vintage analogue modeled Bassline synthesizer (TB303 clone). The d16 Group has announced that version 1.5. Phoscyon will be released next week. The long awaited Mac OS X release will be available first, followed by the Windows version.
Linplug updates for Octopus and Saxlab
LinPlug has updated Octopus to v1.2.1. Octopus is a Dual Matrix synthesizer containing one Matrix for Oscillator/Filter frequency modulation synthesis and another Matrix for general modulation.
Motu MX4 goes Universal Binary
A Universal Binary version of MX4, the multisynth virtual instrument, is now shipping in all supported formats (MAS, AU and RTAS) and is available for download here for registered users.
Official: AKAI Professional unveils the MPC500
Akai Professional, the industry standard in modern music production, proudly introduces the MPC500. As the newest addition to the music production center (MPC) family, the battery-powered MPC500 now gives everyone the ability to take this popular compositional tool anywhere they go.
Eventide introduces new software upgrade for H8000FW
Eventide today announced version 5.2 software for its TEC award nominated digital processor: the H8000FW. Available in October, version 5.2 is designed to give engineers and artists alike additional tools for sound creation, and adds over 100 new programs.