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Open labs announces the neKo LE
neKo LE is the ultimate performance and studio instrument because it is simply the most advanced, flexible and cost effective keyboard available today.
Luxonix announces Ravity16
Ravity16 is a host application only for Ravity(S) and Ravity(R).
With Ravity16, Ravity(S) and Ravity(R) will become the completion of the genuine VST ROMpler.
NI releases updates for B4, Pro-53, Guitar Rig & Spektral Delay
Native Instruments recently has released several updates.
B4 v1.1.5 changes:
* AU Validation Hotfix (OSX).
* Various minor issues fixed in the Standalone and plugin versions.
* Total recall behavior improved for the Standalone and plugin versions.
* RTAS redraw problems fixed.
Guitar Rig v1.2 changes:
* Four new Distortion and Fuzz Components: CAT, Demon Distortion, Fuzz Ace and Big Fuzz.
* New Presets in the “- 1.2 Update Bank -“.
* Limiter can be turned off in the Output Component.
* Volume Learn in the Input Component: press “Learn”, play as loud as possible, the input level will be set automatically to the ideal value (takes ca. 5 seconds).
* Reduced time period for switching between presets.
* Gratifier has 20db more gain – this change doesn’t affect existing presets.
* Works as MFX (Music Effect) in Audio Unit Hosts (such as Logic and Digital Performer) – this enables Guitar Rig to receive MIDI as an effect in Audio Units Hosts.
* Various cosmetic changes and minor improvements for the Metronome.
* Controller assignments for the “Mute Sound” button in the Tuner are possible now.
* Now supports Adobe Audition.
Pro-53 v3.0.2 changes:
* Approved host preset handling
* RTAS improvements
* DXi graphic redraw problems solved (Windows).
NI-Spektral Delay v1.5.7 changes:
* LFO reset bug fixed.
* Compatibility with Digital Performer.
* Compatibility with Logic 7.
* DXi and RTAS support (Windows).
New OS update for the Roland MC909
This update adds an additional 117 Preset Patches, 118 Preset Patterns, 17 Preset Rhythm Kits and 9 Preset Samples. This update also adds several new features including the Sample Machine Gun function.
PreSonus announces the BlueTube
PreSonus is also demonstrating the new BlueTube DP two channel microphone/ instrument preamplifier with Dual Path Technology. The BlueTube DP will replace the award-winning BlueTube by adding enhanced features including a dual signal path with both a solid state preamplifier stage and a tube preamplifier stage.
Sony remixes Acidplanet
To coincide with the recent release of ACID Pro 5 software and the Sony Sound Series Loops & Samples collection, Sony Media Software today launched the revamped ACIDplanet Web site (www.ACIDplanet.com), the Internet’s premier destination for new music and unique artists. With an innovative look and feel, an increased focus on video, and the introduction of the paid-for ProZone™ area with its enhanced user features, ACIDplanet.com continues to provide its community of over 200,000 individual digital musicians the most exciting place on the Web to create music, collaborate, listen, chat and publish their own music for the world to hear. To celebrate the launch, ACIDplanet.com is offering visitors the opportunity to download 10 Free Loops a Day for 30 Days.
Spectrasonics is shipping the new Stylus RMX
Stylus RMX is a completely new groove-based virtual instrument plug-in for Macintosh and Windows. Stylus RMX is the first product to offer the combined power of Groove Control™ with Spectrasonics Advanced Groove Engine (S.A.G.E.™) technology giving users dramatic new control over groove production and performance.
Spectrasonics’ in-house development team created the new instrument from the ground up, with dozens of new features including the ground-breaking Chaos Designer™, a completely redesigned multi-page user interface, a new core library of sounds, all with a focus on realtime groove creation and performance.
Korg announces the kontrol49
The Korg Kontrol49 is a ner keyboard controller with 49 key standard size.
It had the same features as his litte brother the MicroKorg.
It comes with the wavestation from the Korg Legacy Collection.
Electrix is back
An official announcement on there website: Not to say we were ever really gone – thousands of artists have continued
MOTU announces new portable FireWire audio interface
The Traveler is everything you need to turn your computer into a mobile 24-bit, 192kHz digital audio workstation. Powered by your computer’s FireWire bus, the Traveler gives you a complete, battery-operated studio wherever your recording projects take you.
Terratec announces the Aureon 5.1 USB MK II
Flexible high-quality sound solutions were, until now, in short supply. Owners of laptop computers, in particular, are tired of having their ears assaulted by bad sound. Whether it is for your next multimedia presentation, the most recent film highlights on DVD, MP3 songs, or a thrilling soundstage for your high-end games: with the Aureon 5.1 USB MK II you can enjoy first-class sound over 6 channels. It doesn’t matter when or where – it is truly mobile. On your home PC or on the go. No complicate installation or configuration required-no special drivers or separate power supply.
Classical MIDI works introduces wireless MIDI
MIDI Works proudly introduces the MIDIjet wireless MIDI adapter. MIDIjet connects any two pieces of MIDI gear. It is designed for live performances or any other situation where laying MIDI cables is undesirable.
Leapfrogs Rephrase is released
It gives Leapfrog great pleasure to announce that Rephrase is now released! You can now order your copy of Rephrase directly from their website. There is also a free 14-day demo version available to try. They’ve been working very hard over the last months, and they hope that you will like the result!
Gearjunkies DJ Expo report!
Sunday november 14th we were present with our very own stand at the Dj Expo, held in the Auditorium of the Eindhoven University. An expo showcasing all the latest Dj gear and electronic music production gear (Hard- and Software). It started at an very early hour to built the stand and getting everything set up for the opening at 09.30 am. For entertainment we had set up a three turntable Dj setup. Over the whole of the day we had invited around 15 Dj’s to do 30 minutes sets, which we broadcasted live on the internet.
Yamaha launches artist section on its website
With more than 3,500 musical artists endorsing its products, Yamaha Corporation of America boasts one of the largest artist rosters in the industry. To showcase those valued relationships, Yamaha has launched a new section on its Website devoted to its affiliated artists.