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Modern music applications for your Commodore 64
Prophet64 is a suite of very user friendly music applications for the Commodore 64 platform. Designed to hook up to modern MIDI equipment with either DIN-sync or third party MIDI interfaces, it makes your old computer become a highly useful music tool.
M-Audio announces new wireless controller line
M-Audio is proud to announce the release of the new MidAir line of wireless USB MIDI controllers and interfaces including MidAir 25 and MidAir 37 controllers.
Eventide announces H8000FW upgrade program
Eventide announced today its exclusive upgrade program for existing owners of the H8000, H8000A or Orville. The upgrade is available through Eventides website and provides users the chance to upgrade to the H8000FW Ultra-Harmonizer effects processor, Eventides most powerful effects processor ever, at a reduced price.
Cakewalk releases Kinetic 2 – drum software
The original Kinetic introduced the fastest way for everyone, regardless of musical experience, to create electronic music on their computer. By combining a simple click-and-groove interface with genuine Roland sounds for the first time, Kinetic made it easy and affordable for anyone to be a music producer.
Sony updates Acid Pro to v.6.0a
An update to ACID Pro software is now available. Sony has released version 6.0a of their sequencing and loop software.
NI releases Kontakt update v.2.1.1.
Update including new features and a wealth of optimizations. The powerful flagship sampler has undergone an update. Version 2.1.1 is now available for free download to registered KONTAKT 2 users.
Liquid Instruments Series Update
Ueberschall has released a new version of the LIS engine.
Stanton updates her turntable cardridges
The new industrial design is not only visually striking, but also serves the higher purpose of improving tracking for better groove holding throughout the entire line.
URS Announces URS Classic Console Strip
URS Announces The URS Classic Console Strip. The Super DSP efficient URS Classic Console Strip is the Go To solution for quick adjustments on individual tracks. Easy to use and Powerful!
Sonic Charger introduces the new V-Motions library
V-Motions is a unique sound library for Roland V-Synth and V-Synth XT synthesizers. It has been carefully designed from the ground up taking all the advantages these amazing instruments offer, including analog modeling, VariPhrase processing, polyphonic COSM blocks, envelope, ring and FM modulators, as well as step modulators and multi-effects.
Digidesign news
Digidesign is pleased to ship Digidesign Pro Tools LE 7.1.1 and Pro Tools M-Powered 7.1.1 software, offering compatibility with Apples new Intel based iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini computers. These new versions of Pro Tools software enable customers to combine the improved processing power of Intel based Mac computers with the creative power of Pro Tools.
NI support for Intel Mac systems
NI compatibility with the new Intel Dual Core Engine imminent – Native Instruments products will soon be compatible with the latest generation of Apple Macintosh computers, which are now based on the Intel Dual Core Engine. Native Instruments is already working on enabling products for use with the new processor architecture of the Intel-based Mac systems. The first compatible NI products are scheduled to be released in the 2nd quarter of 2006.
Altiverb now for Windows too
Audio Ease has released the Windows version of the convolution reverb, Altiverb, and updated the Mac OS X version to v5.4. The Windows version is available in VST and RTAS plug-in formats and is made available as a free download for all Altiverb 5 owners. The suggested retail price is $595 (465 Euro).
AMS integrates SPLs Vitalizer sound processing in its AS3525 multimedia chip
AustriaMicroSystems, a leading supplier of high performance analog ICs, and SPL, manufacturer of high-end signal processors for the professional audio market, have concluded a collaboration to integrate SPLs Vitalizer studio sound processing into the AS3525 multimedia chip of austriamicrosystems.
Applied Acoustics announce Lounge Lizard Sessions
Applied Acoustics Systems has released Lounge Lizard Session, a new electric piano plug-in based on the Lounge Lizard EP-3 sound engine. Lounge Lizard Session offers four different types of pianos, a selection of effects and a simple and straightforward layout, and delivers authentic electric piano tones for musicians who do not need the extra programmability offered by the full version.