Voxengo updates!
Voxengo recently updated several plugins from their product range. Version 1.2 of Crunchessor, Pristine Space VST 1.5, Vintage Modulator 1.3 and Soniformer VST 2.4. All updates are available at the Voxengo website.
Voxengo recently updated several plugins from their product range. Version 1.2 of Crunchessor, Pristine Space VST 1.5, Vintage Modulator 1.3 and Soniformer VST 2.4. All updates are available at the Voxengo website.
Image Line Software (developers of FL Studio music creation software) announces the release 2.0 of their Sytrus hybrid synthesizer. First to be launched as a VSTi and DXi plugin version, then as a FL Studio plugin in the upcoming FL Studio release 6.
TrackPlug 5 is an all-in-one channel strip processor which features a 10-band EQ, brickwall filters, dual compressors, gate, sidechain EQs, clean/vintage compression modes, and a peak limiter. Still boasting Wave Arts impressive CPU efficiency, you can bring out the best in each of your tracks. The applications for TrackPlug are virtually endless: shape the tone of an instrument, fix sonic problems, bring dynamics under control, clean up noise problems, add some punch or vintage warmth to a track, de-ess a vocal track, and much more. The stunning, re-designed user interface puts the power of TrackPlug under your control.
Digidesign is pleased to introduce the Neyrinck SoundCode for Dolby Digital plug-in suite for Digidesign Pro Tools|HD systems. Tightly integrated with Pro Tools software, the Neyrinck SoundCode for Dolby Digital plug-in suite provides mastering-quality workflow tools that enable the encoding and decoding of Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio directly within Pro Tools software, without the need for dedicated Dolby hardware.
Announcing The New Revolutionary VSTunnel Plug-in – The new revolutionary VSTunnel Plug-in is now available. Start connecting several sequencers over the internet bringing musicians from all over the world to easily play their sessions together. No travelling. No studio bookings. All participants have the opportunity to create or join public and private sessions.
The people at Arstechnica have done some research on the current state of audio editing using Linux. Most of us are using Windows or MacOS for our music production, but in the world of software development you can’t deny the open source projects that move beyond a specific platform. And especially targetting the Linux platform. Check it out, it’s a good read!
reFX has released another update for their softsynth Vanguard. After version 1.5. released only a few months ago, they have released version 1.5.1. VANGUARD combines the good old analog synthesizer idea with the latest technology. All analog devices of classic synthesizers are emulated by high-quality DSP (digital signal processing) functions. reFX spent a lot of time programming the synthesis functions, and the result is a warm and rich sounding synthesizer plugin with all the benefits of todays digital technology.
Muse Research recentlyannounced its latest version of software, version 1.4, for its Receptor hardware plug-in player. This new version of software improves the RAM utilization in Receptor as well as adding new MIDI features that improve its ability to serve as the ultimate synth, sampler, and sound module. Version 1.4 software will be available free to all registered Receptor customers this month.
PDAudio is our replacement for portable DAT recorders. PDAudio records two channels of 24-bit/192 Kilosamples/second uncompressed digital audio to compact flash memory cards and hard disks. The entire system fits in your hand and there’s nothing else like it in the world.
Cycling 74 has announced the release of Hipno 1.0, a new suite of over forty effect and instrument plug-ins for VST, AU and RTAS host applications. Hipnos objective is to make advanced audio technology intuitive, powerful, and fun. You will get the extraordinary features you have come to expect from Cycling 74 such as host synchronization and modulator plug ins for automated parameter control. But Hipno goes a step further, adding plug-ins that can be controlled with motion tracking derived from a live webcam, XML preset import/export, and references instantly available from within each plug-in.
BIAS Inc. announced that the Master Perfection Suite, a powerful collection of six plug-ins for mastering and sound design, will be available in Q1 of 2006 for Audio Units, DirectX, RTAS, and VST host applications on Mac OS X and Windows XP. BIAS first released the Master Perfection Suite last month as part of Peak Pro XT 5, an extended technology edition of Peak Pro 5 that also includes the acclaimed SoundSoap and SoundSoap Pro audio restoration tools. While currently compatible within Peak Pro 5, the Master Perfection Suite will soon be offered as a separate product with universal plug-in host compatibility on Mac OS X and Windows XP.
Ableton has released an upgrade for Live (latest version is 5.0.2.b8). Ableton Live is the only solution designed for each stage of the musical process, from creation to production to performance. During production, Live provides all of the professional tools and studio compatibility required to complete and perfect projects. On stage, Live delivers the expressive control and stability that innumerable performing artists have come to rely on.
Steinberg today debuted the latest update to its Nuendo Media Production System software at the 119th AES convention in New York. Featuring a range of new Control Room features currently unique in software production environments, Nuendo 3.2 will be available as an update for registered Nuendo 3 customers from the end of 2005.
The Native Instruments tonewheel organ classic returns with a fatter, even more authentic sound. The second version features new sound manipulation tools and additional effects. Dynamic Tube Response technology was used to create a perfect emulation of the original tube amp with rotor cabinet and a selection of additional speaker cabinets. Spring and studio reverb modules, new presets and a Preset Manager, adjustable tonewheel leakage and many other refinements make the B4 II more authentic and versatile than ever before.
Celemony is delighted to announce the imminent arrival of Melodyne3, which contains many new functions and improvements. Melodyne3 offers a new algorithm that allows any type of audio material to profit from Melodynes unique editing functions and sound quality; in other words, Melodyne is no longer limited to the editing of melodies but can handle homophonic and polyphonic textures. Melodyne3 also offers fully automatic analysis of the audio material, powerful macros for the correction of intonation and timing errors, and numerous improvements in the user interface. Melodyne3 is not only capable of doing far more than its predecessors; it is also faster and easier to use.