IK is proud to announce the launch of the new Ampeg SVX website. The highly anticipated release of Ampeg SVX from IK Multimedia is the first bass amp plug-in modeled after the leader in bass amplification, the legendary Ampeg!
OtiumFX is proud to present SONITEX, a VST effect plug-in for Windows that offers a complete suite of processing dedicated to adding texture to digital audio.
FREEDOM enters a totally new dimension for the entire mastering and post production of your songs, scores and sound recordings.
Line 6, creators of digital modeling guitars, basses, and amps, announced today they will be giving away a free ReFill each month to users of Propellerhead Reason music production software.
Propellerhead Software presents RDK VINTAGE MONO – the Monaural Drums Freebie Download.
Muse Research has announced new plug-ins on Receptor, all of which were shown running on Receptor at Musikmesse. Available immediately is Ultra Analog VA-1 from Applied Acoustics Systems, with Lounge Lizard EP-3 and String Studio VS-1 to follow shortly. Also available now is Synthogys Ivory. From Nomad Factory, the Blue Tubes Bundle, Essential Studio Suite and Rock Amp Legends will all be available on Receptor soon. And finally, Garritan Jazz & Big Band, Best Service Chris Hein Horns and East West Stormdrum will all have installers released on Plugorama soon.
Sony Media Software announced today the availability of ACID Pro 6 software. A significant upgrade to the award-winning, professional music creation and production application, ACID Pro 6 software includes new multitrack recording and MIDI capabilities, transforming the software into a full-featured professional digital music workstation.
Waves today announced Universal versions of its complete line of plug-in products for Intel-based Macs. With the creation of the new Universal Plug-Ins and the proliferation of new applications being developed for the Intel-based Mac systems, Waves users can now take advantage of the advanced architecture while relying on the same critically acclaimed plug-in processors used by professionals worldwide.
IK has currently been testing products for use with the new processor architecture of the Mac Intel Core Duo system and it will start shipping them during the 2nd quarter of 2006, enabling IK users to combine the increased processing power of the new Intel based platform with IKs line of award-winning music production tools.
The STS-24 synthesizer is featuring Wave-Transition method for absolute unique atmospheres, soundscapes, pads & textures. A very straight userinterface with 3 “Lazy”- Buttons for randomizing different sets of parameters so programming this synthesizer is incredibly easy. The Transition method adds a stunning new dimension and motion for an evolving sound changing completely its characteristics.
So what was new at the MusikMesse of this year? It must be said that this edition of the MusikMesse didn’t introduce as many new gear as the 2005 edition did. The only product that really ‘took the cake’ was undoubtedly the new Moog. For weeks and months there was the buzz on the internet what Moog would come with, … the Little Phatty. It was the last product the late and great Boob Moog worked on.
Next to the Phatty there was the new KORE from Native Instruments. Again with an extensive pre-Messe publicity coverage, the Kore got unveiled at the MusikMesse after being announced at the WinterNAMM earlier this year in Anaheim, USA.
The list below covers just a small selection of the gear that we think were the most interesting, and stood out the most.
Just like earlier with the Rapture update Cakewalk announces a free update for Dimension Pro software synthesizer for Mac and PC. The Dimension Pro 1.2 Update will be available early April 2006 as a free download to registered Dimension Pro customers.
The new Version 1.2 release of the KORG Legacy Collection – DIGITAL EDITION includes a significant upgrade to the WAVESTATION software synthesizer – Filter Resonance. All KORG Legacy Collection – DIGITAL EDITION users can download WAVESTATION Version 1.6 free of charge at this site as part of the KORG Legacy Collection – DIGITAL EDITION Version 1.2 update.
Cakewalk today announces the world wide availability of Rapture, the ultimate wavetable synthesizer for igniting the sounds of todays pop, dance, and electronic music. In addition, the company also announces the free Rapture 1.1 update providing Intel enabled Mac support, and usability enhancements. The Rapture 1.1 update will be available Q2, 2006.
TerraTec Producer announced a unique keyboard at the Frankfurt Musikmesse – AREA 61. AREA 61 is an expandable keyboard system for studio and gigging musicians. It is a genuine musical instrument with freely selectable, integrated sound generators (optionally available DSP soundboards) that may also serve as a central control unit for all software sequencers and virtual instruments in computer-based music studios. So in fact it is not just a midi keyboard controller, but much more.