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M-Audio Introduces O2 USB MIDI Controller
The M-Audio O2 follows in the footsteps of the mobile USB MIDI controller that started it all—the Oxygen8.
Linplug updates Alpha and daOrgan
LinPlug Alpha updated to 2.2.1, now compatible with Mac OSX 10.3.5
LinPlug daOrgan updated to 2.1.1, now compatible with Mac OSX 10.3.5 and improved Expression Pedal (CC11) responce
Furthermore LinPlug announced a RM IV Group Buy: get the full RM IV 4.1 with at least 24% discount during the next 60 hours, more info at http://www.linplug.com/RM_IV_Group_Buy/rm_iv_group_buy.htm
Offer ends at 8th October 24:00 CET
FabFilter releases FabFilter One 3.01 update for Mac OS X
FabFilter announces the release of a 3.01 update for the Mac OS X version of its FabFilter One synthesizer plug-in, which fixes some minor problems.
What is new in version 3.01?
* Improved Audio Units support for compatibility with Apple’s recent Logic Pro 7 release.
* The synthesizer now uses the correct parameter type for its indexed parameters.
Sonic Charge uTonic for OSx
Sonic Charge µTonic is a VST plug-in featuring a unique drum and percussion synthesizer combined with a pattern based drum-machine engine. Originally only available for windows systems, Sonic Charge adds a MAC version to their product range.
Steinberg updates Halion sampler to v3.0.1.538
Steinberg have updated their software sampler Halion to version to 3.0.1.538. They have added several new feature along several bug fixes. Visit www.steinberg.net for the update in the support section or you can search for it through ftp.pinnaclesys.com
Synthogy Ivory is shipping
The highly anticipated Triple Grand Piano virtual instrument from Synthogy is nearly here!
Ivory : The largest, most skillfully designed Grand Piano virtual instrument ever! Over 3,500 samples are combined with a sample-playback engine built from the ground up to bring out the resonance, response and character of the world’s finest Concert Grands.
Sony presents long awaited Acid 5.0
ACID Music Studio 5 software is an award-winning loop-based music creation program that that lets you create songs instantly from pre-recorded loops. If you want to make your own music or remixes, add soundtracks to videos, or burn your own songs onto CD, ACID Music Studio 5 software is all you need – no other software measures up.
discoDSP presents Synthesizer Legacy Bundle
Synthesizer Legacy Bundle gives a new sonic palette boost by offering three dedicated synthesizers:
Native Instruments announces Battery 2
Native Instruments is excited to announce BATTERY 2 – the new generation of the award-winning drum sampler. BATTERY 2 takes drum sampling to the next level with a powerful new sampling engine, enhanced sound shaping and modulation capabilities, sophisticated sample control and a revised user interface that retains all of the straightforwardness that BATTERY is famous for. Also included is a massive new sample library with more than 3.5 GB of high-quality drum and percussion samples.
Macbeth Studio Systems introduces M5 analog synthesizer
Macbeth Studio Systems has introduced the latest in its line of modern analog synthesizers, the M5 Analogue Synthesizer.
The M5 combines features found on several synth classics, including the Minimoog and the Roland SH-101. It’s patchable, but has internal default routings that also lets it be used without any patch cords.
Digidesign released update 1.0.2. for Smack (LE)
Digidesign have posted an update 1.0.2. for its plugin Smack because Smack and Smack LE version 1.0 for Mac OS X were inadvertently set to expire on October 9th, 2004. Smack is a new professional compressor/limiter plug-in designed specifically for music applications. Smack features three compression modes, unique compression ratios, and harmonic distortion ideally suited for achieving a wide range of sonic variations and colorations. Additionally, the plug-in supports side-chain processing, multi-channel track types, and the full range of ProTools sample rates and plug-in formats.
Version 1.0.2 has no expiration date for the fully licensed version.
Apple introduces Logic Pro 7 & Logic Express 7
Apple today introduced Logic Pro 7 and Logic Express 7, the next major releases of its award-winning professional music creation and audio production software applications used by more than 200,000 musicians and audio engineers worldwide. At $999, Logic Pro 7 includes breakthrough new software instruments such as Sculpture, a component-modeling based synthesizer; UltraBeat, an innovative and powerful drum machine; and new plug-ins including Guitar Amp Pro, a full-featured guitar amplifier simulator. Along with over 100 workflow enhancements, new mastering plug-ins and support for Apple Loops, Logic Pro 7 debuts distributed audio processing, a revolutionary technology which allows audio pros to tap into a virtually unlimited number of Macs to expand available Digital Signal Processing (DSP) power.
NI introduces competitive crossgrade for Elektrik Piano
It´s never too late to switch to the authentic sound of Elektrik Piano – and
now it´s even more affordable! Beginning today, Native Instrumenst offers a
special Competitive Crossgrade to all owners of one of the following
products:
– Emagic EVP73 / EVP88
– Emagic Logic 6 and upwards
– AAS Lounge Lizard (all versions)
Rob Papen and LinPlug have updated Albino to v2.1
This free update includes a new “Gator” effect which chops (gates) the signal using MIDI-clocked note values for both stereo sides. This new effect comes complete with 50 brand new presets by Rob Papen.
Albino now also responds to MIDI “bank-select”. This gives keyboard players the option to chose any presets while playing live.
Edirol introduces stand-alone portable WAVE/MP3 recorder
EDIROL today announced the R-1, a portable 24-bit WAVE and MP3 Recorder/Player suitable for a wide range of sound and music applications.
The R-1 is a mobile, high-quality recording device offering direct storage to Compact Flash (CF) memory, 24-bit effect processing, and operation from 2 AA batteries. At 4inch x5.5inch and weighing in at 10 oz (including batteries and CF), the R-1 is carefully designed with handpicked electronic parts chosen for premium sound quality throughout the signal path.