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Ableton released update for Ableton Live 4
Today Ableton released an update for their Live software. The latest version is now v.4.0.3.
Devine Machine software released Lucifer VST
Lucifer is a VST FX plugin designed for manipulating audio tracks in realtime.
Repeat, Gate, Stutter and Scratch a live input or audio track on the fly.
Elemental Audio announces Neodynium – The next generation of compression
Elemental Audio Systems is pleased to announce the release of the newest product in its expanding line of audio plug-ins, Neodynium. An innovative compressor and dynamics processing plug-in, Neodynium employs sophisticated processing techniques to provide greater control of audio levels than existing products while delivering the topnotch sound quality audio professionals demand. Additionally, Neodynium introduces a cutting edge, visual approach to compression that supplies invaluable information for optimizing and directing compression efforts and ensuring effective compressor use.
Silverspike releases reverb and room simulator R2
Silverspike has released new reverb and room simulator R2. After two years of research and development Silverspike is proud to present it’s new reverb engine which forms the core component of R2. Authentic, high quality room simulation and reverberation delivered with low CPU consumption make it the ideal reverb for many applications.
Cakewalk announces the Studio Precision & Power Tour featuring SONAR 4 Producer edition
Cakewalk, developer of the world’s best-selling music and sound software for Windows, announces the Studio Precision & Power Tour featuring SONAR 4 Producer Edition. The Studio Precision & Power Tour will feature a real-world view of all the new features found in the industry standard Windows production environment.
Digidesign announces Venue live sound environment
Digidesign is excited to announce VENUE, an innovative, state-of-the-art modular live sound reinforcement mixing and processing environment offering the quality and functionality of high-end live sound mixing systems at a far more affordable price point. Digidesign will show VENUE in booth #L90 at The PLASA Show in London from September 12-15, 2004. VENUE is expected to ship in Q1 2005.
LinPlug’s SaxLab soon to be released
LinPlug is proud to announce the upcoming release of SaxLab.
SaxLab is a professional and highly-flexible VST/AU-format wind instrument
synthesizer with several unique features. SaxLab uses multi-sample playback of
wind-instrument samples and incorporates a specially designed four-voice
crossfade system that is capable of creating highly realistic wind instrument
sounds.
Stanton and Native Instruments announce FinalScratch 2
Stanton® presents the ground-breaking FinalScratch® 2 system. The hardware core is the brand-new ScratchAmp 2 – a FireWire® sound card that delivers maximum audio throughput with minimal latency. The ScratchAmp 2 comes armed with an extensive array of inputs and outputs, including MIDI connections, and the industry-standard 24-bit/96kHz converters ensure studio-quality sound.
SmartAV announces the Smart Console
Smart AV Pty. Ltd., an Australian based manufacturer, announces “The Smart Console™”, the first mixing control surface incorporating patented ARC technologyTM. Smart AV has created a new breed of console that sets a new standard of ergonomic efficiency associated with mixing and editing large numbers of channels.
Yamaha 01V96 version2 system software download available
Yamaha has made the 01V96 Version2 System Software available for download.
Tascam introduces VL-S21 monitor system
Tascam has introduced a new low-cost monitoring solution with the VL-S21. This satellite speaker system pairs two thin speakers with a powered subwoofer for exceptional monitoring performance for home recording and multimedia use.
Yamaha and Broadjam announce 2004 international music production contest
Yamaha Corporation of America, in cooperation with Broadjam.com, a provider of Internet and desktop tools for musicians, record labels and publishers, announces the launch of The 2004 Yamaha International Music Production Contest.
Yamaha SPX2000 releases a new generation of effects
The SPX2000 inherits the user interface and common programs from its predecessors, while bringing a new dimension to sound quality with 96kHz audio DSP and advanced REV-X reverb algorithm—a whole new generation of Yamaha reverb programs with rich reverberation tone and extremely smooth, transparent decay.
Universal Audio announced LA-610
Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality vintage audio hardware and DSP software plug-ins for digital audio workstations, today announced the new LA-610 Classic Tube Recording Channel featuring the legendary 610 mic-pre and EQ section combined with a LA-2A style T4 opto-compressor.
Digidesign Announces MassivePack 3 and MassivePack Pro 3
Digidesign announced MassivePack™ 3 — a powerful plug-in bundle that includes some of the most coveted Pro Tools® plug-ins. From now until September 30, 2004, customers who purchase a MassivePack 3 bundle can save over $5,000 on plug-ins from Bomb Factory, Digidesign, Eventide, Line 6, Massenburg DesignWorks, McDSP, Sony, SoundToys, and Trillium Lane Labs. Customers can also save up to nearly $8,000 with the MassivePack Pro™ 3 bundle which includes a Pro Tools|HD® Accel card along with all of the MassivePack 3 plug-ins.