Latest News & Articles
Apogee announces new firmware for the X-HD card
Apogee is pleased to announce a new version of firmware for the X-HD card, Version 1.72.
NI Bandstand now available in stores
Native Instruments is excited to announce that Bandstand is now available in stores worldwide.
New crossfader technology by Vestax
A Cut lag space is the end point of the cross fader, where there’s a little gap that doesn’t play out sounds. Vestax has developed a special circuitry to control this cut lag space digitally.
Incredible Metasonix tube synth S-1000
Its still in prototype form, but Metasonix, the manufacturer from nice filter and FX boxes will soon annouce this incredible, wet dream synth with a lot of tubes!
Tritone released ColorTone
Tritone recently released ColorTone, which is a Tone Box that simulates the signal path of analog devices through the use of convolution and various proprietary non-linear processes. ColorTone is designed to provide analog-like character and flavor to the modern digital audio workstation.
NI Kontakt 2 now available for Receptor
Muse Research has finally released the Receptor installer helper file for Native Instruments Kontakt 2. This PREP installer, which can be downloaded by registered Receptor owners via Plugorama, enables existing owners of Kontakt 2 to install it on their Receptor and authorize it using the standard NI registration tool.
Arturia releases Brass!
After three years of research, lots of hard work, and a load of anticipation, it is finally here. BRASS is being boxed up and shipped out. Thanks to BRASS software, the somewhat exclusive world of those with access to real brass instruments in musical compositions has opened its doors to everyone. Whether you operate from a large studio or are accustomed to playing in a home setting, BRASS brings playable, realistic trumpets, trombones, and saxophones to your fingertips.
Update: B4 II now available in stores!
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is excited to announce that the B4 II is now available in stores worldwide. The B4 II is the new version of the famed software instrument that made the full sonic potential of the classic drawbar organ available to countless musicians for the first time.
LiveSlice 1.2 released
This release includes some fixes to the workflow improvements in the 1.12 release, a few user submitted feature requests, and ensures even greater stability and compatibility through a number of important bugfixes.
Note that since the 1.12 release was not advertised in the news section, the upcoming news item will include all changes since 1.1. The list below only include the changes since the 1.12 release.
Wave Arts announces new version of MASTERVERB 5
Go from small rooms to vast spaces and create the perfect ambience. MasterVerb 5 is a multiple algorithm reverb that covers all the bases. Now includes early reflection controls, multiple late reverb algorithms (including a true plate reverb) and envelope control. Still the best sounding, most efficient software reverb, now with a vast palette of sounds
Moog has announced a new Moogerfooger: The Bass MuRF 105B
Moog Music has announced another spine-tingling addition to the Moogerfooger line. The Bass MuRF 105B is currently in production and is expected to make its debut at Winter NAMM in January. The MuRF 105B is a new version of the original award winning MuRF that has been voiced specially for any bass instrument.
GUITAR RIG 2 demo version now available!
GUITAR RIG 2 is the next generation of the groundbreaking digital guitar studio that has become a favorite with forward-thinking guitarists and producers. The new version greatly expands the sonic arsenal with additional painstakingly emulated classic amps and cabinets, a full setup of bass gear, an extended selection of distortion pedals and effects units, a wealth of intriguing modulation features, a powerful live looping module, and more.
Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software now available
M-Audio and Digidesign are proud to announce that Pro Tools M-Powered 7 software is now available. This exciting new version extends support to five M-Audio USB peripherals: Black Box, M-Audio Ozone, MobilePre USB, Fast Track USB, and Transit. While delivering significantly expanded MIDI, audio recording and editing capabilities, greater mixing power and flexibility, enhanced efficiency, and improved ease of use.
Princeton Digital reverb plate 2016 now for VST
Princeton Digital have announced a VST implementation of its Plate 2016 reverb. The Plate 2016 is a recreation of the Eventide SP2016 Plate Reverb. Plate 2016 has been available for Pro Tools and become a favorite production tool for sculpting drum and guitar sounds.
New Bigfoot MIDI controller from Suzuki
It’s a gigantic piano keyboard sculptured from perfectly proportioned oversized foam piano keys. They snap together to form one, two, even three full chromatic octaves! Step on any key and play a perfectly formed, in tune note. Play melodies, chords, songs with one student or the whole class. It’s fun, yet educational. It’s an acoustic teaching tool that’s a blast to use.