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Wizoo: Xphraze Xpansions and Update available
Wizoo has unveiled the first five Xpansions for Xphraze, as well as the official release of version 1.2. Xphraze now supports AU for Logic 7 users. All Xpansions include Xphraze 1.2 but the new version can also be downloaded at www.wizoosounds.com.
Gearjunkies and Native Instruments give away Absynth 3!
Gearjunkies and Native Instruments are doing a give-away of NI’s Absynth 3 software synthesizer. At the end of the month,
Steinberg announces new USB copy protection system
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH today announced the launch of its successful USB-based hardware copy protection device as a separate product.
MODELmaker now also available for Neuron VS
Many Neuron VS users have been asking for MODELmaker, the software that makes it possible to transform own samples into neuronal Models. Since its release in December, users and potential users have complained in different forums that MODELmaker was not included in the Neuron VS package. Many conversations with users also just a few days ago at winter NAMM in Anaheim/California – have finally convinced us to open up this very important and individual part of neuronal synthesis to Neuron VS users as well.
From today, MODELmaker is freely available to all registered Neuron VS users. Just go to www.hartmann-music.com/home/members where you can download MODELmaker for Mac OS 9 / OS X and PC as well as the MODELmaker manual PDF.
Under the same link, there will also be a software update for Neuron VS shortly.
Cakewalk extends SONAR 4 tour with euro dates
The Studio Precision & Power Tour – Featuring SONAR 4 Producer Edition.
Over 100 Locations Worldwide in October and November EXTENDED.
Experience it for yourself. SONAR 4 combines powerful new recording, editing, comping and navigation tools to optimize your workflow; innovative new surround, AV, and post capabilities; and precise engineering tools that make SONAR 4 Producer Edition the definitive production environment on the Windows platform. Upgrades and competitive upgrades available the night of the event.
The definitive audio production environment on the Windows platform takes advantage of the most professional DAW tools availble on the market. During the SONAR 4 tour Cakewalk presenters will be showing the power of SONAR 4 using MusicXPC computers, Edirol audio hardware and peripherals, and Blue Sky surround systems.
Quantum Leap goes hardware?
We all know Quantum Leap for there softsynths.
But we read on the Sounds online website:
For touring musicians, this is the ultimate instrument to have on the road or in a club, in fact, EASTWEST is also releasing a hardware rack-mount version of COLOSSUS called COLOSSUS LIVE. COLOSSUS has incredible instruments of every type (check out the complete list at the bottom of this page), for song-writing, filmscoring, multi-media production, in the studio, or on stage, COLOSSUS is an indespensible tool that has you completely covered.
we will examine it, stay tuned!
Clavia G2 demo for Mac OSX available
Now you will be able to experience the Nord Modular G2 demo software. This software will demonstrate a bit of the power of the Nord Modular G2 hardware system.
Cakewalk announces 64-bit host DAW application
Cakewalk, developer of the leading music and sound software for Windows, today announces the availability of a fully native 64-bit version of SONAR 4 Producer Edition, the definitive audio production environment on the Windows platform. The x64 Technology Preview version of SONAR 4 includes the entire application, along with a collection of additional DirectX effects, synths, and samplers to spotlight the advantages of music production in a 64-bit processing environment.
The SONAR x64 Technology Preview is now available for free download from the Cakewalk web site at www.cakewalk.com/x64 . A free pre-release beta version Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition is available for download at www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit .
With this native 64-bit application, Cakewalk is continuing its leadership role in ushering in the future of audio recording, editing and mixing on the PC. Cakewalk has a long history of providing cutting edge technology, with nearly two decades of product design and innovations, providing millions of users at all levels of expertise with PC music creation software.
Cakewalk’s implementation extends the amount of RAM available for music production on the PC to 1 terabyte (1024 GB), well beyond the current 2 GB limit offered by today’s 32-bit applications. This provides users with nearly unlimited potential for working with RAM intensive projects that make extensive use of samplers and numerous audio loops and tracks. SONAR x64 Technology Preview provides users with the ability to load entire, large sample banks, libraries, and audio clips into RAM, thereby eliminating the latency introduced by disk streaming. Additionally, future versions of SONAR will offer the highest resolution mix engine with a fidelity exceeding that of the most expensive professional audio tools available in the market today.
“We are very excited to be on the forefront of delivering x64 technology to the music production world, and have found Intel® processor-based Hewlett Packard platforms are ideal for delivering outstanding performance benefits to empower musicians.” commented Ron Kuper, Vice President of Engineering for Cakewalk. “In our testing not only are we seeing SONAR make more effective use of RAM, but as an added bonus we are also seeing reduced CPU overhead, which we believe to be the result of the increased number of internal registers within x64 processors,” added Kuper.
“64-bit Intel® Xeon™ processor-based workstations are optimal for the most demanding Pro Audio applications. Cakewalk’s SONAR 4 Producer Edition takes advantage of the capabilities of the 64-bit Intel Xeon processor to help meet the exacting needs of today’s audio professionals,” said Phil Brace, marketing director for Intel’s Enterprise Platforms Group.
AMD customers will also experience comparable performance gains using the SONAR x64 Technology Preview. A wealth of information and resources are available in the SONAR x64 Technology Preview FAQ found at www.cakewalk.com/x64/faq
E-MU announces 1616M and 1616 audio systems
E-MU® Systems has announced its new 1616M and 1616 CardBus Digital Audio Systems – the most powerful and portable laptop audio systems ever created. The E-MU 1616M and 1616 include a PCMCIA card and compact MicroDock audio/MIDI interface that deliver the same powerful DSP effects, zero-latency monitoring and pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters of E-MU’s best selling PCI Digital Audio Systems.
E-MU announces 25-Note and 49-note Xboard USB/MIDI Controllers
E-MU® Systems has announced its new Xboard™ 25 and Xboard 49 Professional USB/MIDI Controllers for PC and Mac operating systems, featuring full-size velocity sensitive keyboards with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time controllers, Xboard Control editing software, and E-MU’s new Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module with over 1000 sounds.
E-MU announces new expansion sound libraries for Proteus X and Emulator X
E-MU Systems today announced Mo’Phatt X, Planet Earth X and Virtuoso X – the first three legacy sound module libraries for its Proteus X and Emulator X desktop instruments that offer every last sample of E-MU’s popular Mo’Phatt, Planet Earth and Virtuoso 2000 hardware sound modules.
NI introduced Electronic Instruments 2 XT
Native Instruments has introduced Electronic Instruments 2 XT, the extended version of their Reaktor instrument collection. The new version contains all the unique synthesizers, drum machines and effects from the collection as individual self-contained software instruments. Each of the eight instruments in Electronic Instruments 2 XT can be run both standalone as well as in all major plugin formats, without relying on a Reaktor or Reaktor Session installation.
The eight instruments included in Electronic Instruments 2 XT are:
* PHOTONE – hybrid master synthesizer
* LIMELITE – advanced beat composer
* METAPHYSICAL FUNCTION – soundscape synthesizer
* KRYPT – granular drum machine
* AKKORD – sequenced chord generator
* FAST FX – advanced performance effects
* RESOCHORD – programmable polyphonic resonator
* CYAN – extended vintage chorus
Luxonix updates Ravity product line
LUXONIX has released Ravity16 for Windows, a host plug-in solely for Ravity(S)/(R). With Ravity16, LUXONIX completes the vision of conversion from hardware sound modules to software. Ravity16 can load up to 16 instances of Ravity(S)/(R) with channel mute/solo controls. You can load as many instances of the Ravity16 host as you want, with full VST-Automation over all the modules loaded within Ravity16. Linking 2 or more channels, it’s possible to synthesize more powerful and complex sound.
MOTU announces Machfive 2.0 and MX4 2.0
MOTU, have unveiled Version 2.0 for both of their instrument plug-ins, MachFive and MX4. MachFive Version 2, MOTU’s universal sampler plug-in, includes unlimited parts per instance, a full-screen preset browser, a new modular synthesis architecture, keygroup layering with rule-based switching, larger sample and keygroup editors, a complete built-in mixer, LoopLab™ groove slice engine, sample time-stretching, and many other new features. MX4 Version 2, MOTU’s hybrid synth plugin, adds more effects, more presets, a built-in pattern gate, a built-in arpeggiator and numerous additional modulation sources and shapers.
Numarks ships the DVDJ products
Numark is pleased to announce that it will begin shipping its revolutionary line of DVDJ products in the first quarter of 2005. With a proven, familiar interface based on Numark’s leading line of dual rack-mountable CD players, DJs can easily set cue points, adjust tempo, and match beats. Video and audio fades can be controlled from the AVM01 mixer via dedicated crossfaders. Video output and cueing can be monitored from the VM03 which also boasts a pivoting mount for optimal viewing angles.