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Manytone announces ManyGuitar
Manytone has announced the launch of ManyGuitar, a guitar and bass sample based synthesizer with a library of over 1 gigabyte of 24-bit samples. The ManyGuitar sound library includes a wide range of guitars and basses. Each instrument has been multi sampled, often at several velocities and with a mute layer included. In addition to the single note samples, there are some chord sets and also some lead guitar styles.
Gearjunkies opens User Studios
Today Gearjunkies opened their virtual studio section called User Studios. With the User Studios, Gearjunkies can publish their own studio on Gearjunkies and show other people what their studio looks like. The User Studio isn’t limited to a listing of equipment, but every studio can also include lots of pictures, of the studio itself, and pictures of individual instruments.
LinPlug updates CronoX3 and Albino
Linplug has recently updated CronoX3 (Sample Synthesizer) to version 3.0.4. and the same with the Albino (Virtual Rob Papen Synthesizer), which got updated to version 2.2.1.
New LOGIC users forum online
The Logic Users Group (LUG) is the oldest (11+ years) and largest (20000+ members) Logic community in existence. In 1994 they were Emagics first presence on the Internet, though in 1999 Emagic became independent of the LUG. The LUG are by far the best resource for Logic users around, even people who do not use Logic as their primary sequencer frequent the LUG for the invaluable wisdom found there! The list is moderated by a team of five admins from around the world to produce the highest quality and informative forum possible.
Gemini adds USB to their PS-02 DJ-mixer
Gemini has added USB fucntionality to their PS-02USB 3-channel stereo mixer. Gemini is taking their next step into the digital DJ realm with this new feature with their DJ-mixers.
Camel Audio updates Cameleon 5000 to v.1.6.
Camel Audio have released version 1.6 of their critically acclaimed additive synthesizer which excels at pads and evolving textures. The update adds an improved noise generator with key tracking for brighter, crisper sounds, an improved reverb, key tracking on the filter, improved editing abilities as well as other feature enhancements and bug fixes.
ESI Egosys introduces USB Mobile Recording Interface
ESI has introduced the U46DJ, which is an ideal mobile recording interface for both laptops and desktop computers. It offers a 4-in 6-out multi-channel audio interface with a separate Mix output. 2 Phono inputs make the unit a perfect portable solution for digital DJs, compatible with major DJ software applications.
Native Instruments starts shipping Akoustik Piano
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS is excited to announce that AKOUSTIK PIANO is now available in stores worldwide. AKOUSTIK PIANO brings four classic pianos to life with unprecedented authenticity, flexibility and ease of use. AKOUSTIK PIANO recreates each nuance and detail of the original instruments by combining elaborate multi-sampling with sophisticated emulation of soundboard resonance and pedal behaviour. At the same time, it remains both efficient and convenient to use for a wide range of musical styles and applications.
Steinberg announces Cubase SE 3
Steinberg today unveiled the latest version of its Cubase SE entry level music production software. Cubase SE3 offers professional music technologies tailored to musicians, producers, students and educators. Available for both Mac and PC, Cubase SE3 will be available in October 2005 for only 149.00 Euro.
AAS releases Lounge Lizard EP3
Once again, AAS rises the bar in the recreation of the classic Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos. Not only Lounge Lizard EP-3 comes even closer in terms of authenticity but it also preserves the action and feel of the originals.
Native Instruments releases Traktor DJ Studio 3
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. TRAKTOR DJ Studio 3 featuring 4 decks and countless innovations. Native Instruments proudly presents TRAKTOR DJ Studio 3 – the next generation of professional DJ software! The largest technological leap forward since TRAKTORs introduction, version 3 brings with it numerous innovations for DJing at clubs and parties. Some of the most thrilling new features are the expansion from 2 to 4 playback decks and an emulation of the new, much sought-after Allen & Heath Xone:92 4-channel club mixer. Five professional, tempo-synced effects and an even easier operation will see you mixing hypnotic DJ sets. The integrated access to the Beatport Online Music Store, the worlds leading internet dance music specialist, means you will always have just the right track to hand. The new version is set to rock the clubs as of November.
Moog music outgrows facility
Moog Music Inc. recently opened the doors to their new manufacturing facility and headquarters in Asheville, N.C. The new facility is double the size of the former location, which was also located in Asheville. Moogs new space includes additional room for increased product production, a customer listening room and a product display area.
PSP Audioware releases 608 Multidelay and updates Stereopack
PSP Audioware have releases the 608 Multidelay plugin. The PSP 608 MD is perhaps the most fully featured delay plug-in available on the market (VST, AudioUnit, RTAS and HTDM for Mac OSX and VST, DirectX and RTAS format for PC).
Access Virus TI Line will be available in October
We are excited to annouce the release and availability of the Virus Total Integration (TI) Line of synthesizers, leading the world in a completely new direction with musical instrument and pro-audio convergence.
Vestax announces the QFO le
The VESTAX QFO LE , a new revolutionary turntable model has broken the barriers of the common DJ set-up, of mixer in the middle with turntables on each side. A new form of musical expression is captured with the turntable centered with mixer functions encompassing the unit, allowing the user to procreate sound and a new style.