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CEntrance ASIO latency test utility for free!
The CEntrance ASIO Latency Test Utility is a Precision Windows tool to measure audio delay in your computer setup. It measures the true round-trip latency of your computer audio setup, from input to output via an ASIO driver. You can use the LTU to test different hardware, drivers and applications.
Focusrite Liquid Mix flows into stores
Focusrite is proud to announce that the Liquid Mix, 32 channel DSP powered vintage EQ and Compressor plug-in system with dedicated control surface is now shipping. With Liquid Mix, 32 classic EQs and 32 vintage compressors can be run simultaneously in the mix – an impossible task to achieve with a host computers CPU alone. Already earning amazing reviews, Liquid Mix Mac OSX Version is now shipping worldwide with delivery of the PC version set for early in Q4.
URS Classic Console Strip versions for Intel Mac
URS has released the URS Classic Console Strip Universal Binary RTAS, Audio Units and VST versions for Intel Macintosh Mac Book Pro. All URS Universal Binary versions will require a minimum of Mac OSX 10.3.9. This is due to Apples Universal Binary architecture requirements. URS will release Universal Binary versions for the rest of our plug-in catalog in the weeks to come.
Two new ProTools Reverbs from TC Electronic
TC Electronic is pleased to announce the immediate availability of two new TDM reverb plug-ins ported directly from the revered System 6000. DVR2 is the most precise EMT250 emulator to date, perfect for both studio and live use. It presents fine-tuned qualities of the original processor such as sweet modulation, spectral balance, spaciousness and saturation. The Vintage Reset function produces a sound very close to a well preserved EMT250, which is still a favorite on lead vocals in studios fortunate enough to own one.
Manystation 2.0 released
Manytone is pleased to announce the release of ManyStation version 2, an upgrade to the company flagship synthesizer. ManyStation is Windows VSTi workstation synthesizer providing detailed and highly playable sounds. It comes with 1.5GB of sounds including multi-sampled acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bass guitars, cellos and vintage hardware synths.
More Stanton summer news
Coming this summer: Stanton proudly unveils the latest additions to our growing line of high quality gear.
Stanton introduces the C.314 CD player
Stanton introduces the C.314, a tabletop CD player designed for MP3 DJs who want the ability to scratch CDs like vinyl.
PreSonus announces the V-FIRE.
The V-FIRE allows the user to convert Rolands R-BUS digital audio format to FireWire (IEEE 1394), thus providing a multi-channel computer interface for Roland products equipped with R-BUS output.
Native Instruments celebrates 10-year birthday
Native Instruments today kicked off the NI-VERSARY celebrations, honoring the 10th anniversary of the company and the exciting decade of music software evolution that lead up to it. In the summer of 1996, Native Instruments released the groundbreaking modular software synthesizer GENERATOR that was later to become the REAKTOR platform. This laid the
basis for a wealth of innovative instruments and tools such as KONTAKT, TRAKTOR DJ Studio and GUITAR RIG, which changed the way that music is produced and performed today.
Universal Binary update to the Audio Units version of Rapture
Cakewalk today announces the worldwide availability of the Universal Binary update to the Audio Units version of Rapture, the ultimate wavetable synthesizer for igniting the sounds of todays pop, dance, and electronic music.
Studio Electronics new synth the CODE
Studio Electronics announes a new synth the CODE, but it looks like the Omega 8, available in 2 voice, 4 voice, or 8 voice configurations.
Prototype Ableton and DJ controller from Kenton
On the Kenton website: We have made a couple of prototype controllers intended for use with Ableton Live or similar software. Neither unit has a final name at the moment and are temporarily being called AB Mini and AB DJ.
RME announces the Bob-32
Synthax AG presents RME BOB-32, the universal breakout box for AES/EBU XLR or D-Sub. BOB-32 has two sides.
McDSP announces ML4000 Mastering Limiter
The ML4000 is a high-resolution limiter designed for music, mastering, post, and live sound, in single and multi-band configurations.
Muse Research releases UniWire
Muse Research has announced that its highly anticipated UniWire audio and MIDI networking technology for their Receptor hardware plug-in player is now shipping in their version 1.5 system software update. UniWire technology allows customers to off-load processor intensive tasks to their Receptor while retaining complete control and integration with their computer DAW program.