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IK Multimedia updates SampleTank to 2.1

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IK Multimedia is proud to announce more details on the new SampleTank® 2.1, a significant upgrade to the industry standard sample workstation plug-in coming soon. Many new features in both software and sounds bring SampleTank to the next level of great value and usability.


The new SampleTank 2.1 software and sound features include:

• Enhanced STRETCH™ engine for outstanding sonic realism and more creative control of harmonics, speed and pitch of the sound. The new STRETCH 2.1 offers even more control over the pitch, tempo and harmonics with this unique technology. This allows the user to play extremely realistic pitch bending and glissando performances, play chords with single line phrases and even modify the melody lines of phrases as well as synchronize different tempo loops together. The new NOTE and PHRASE modes allow the user to choose which analysis to apply to the sounds so that the most accurate result is achieved. Also the new HARMONIC PRESERVATION control allows full control of preserving the instruments harmonics when played with STRETCH™. In the Pitch-Shift/Time-Stretch section a new GRAIN SIZE control allows user to adapt the algorithm to various type of sound material for better shifting/stretching results.

• Improved sound and performance – A totally redesigned resampling algorithm and a highly optimized pitch-shift/time stretch now make SampleTank® 2.1 sound better than ever as well as being more efficient on the CPU This improved performance goes together with an enhanced stability and stronger platform integration like full compatibility with the new Protools® 6.7 features and more.

• Stand-alone operation – The new SampleTank® 2.1 offers also stand-alone operation which allows instant playability. No host or sequencer is needed to use SampleTank® 2.1, only a computer and an ASIO, WDM or Coreaudio compatible audio card. The new standalone operation is perfect for live usage and for those that want to simply play sounds from their midi controller without having to open any other application first.

• 16 stereo outputs – SampleTank® 2.1 now has double the amount of outputs than before. Route any of the 16 parts through up to 16 individual stereo outputs to achieve maximum instrument separation for the mix and allow for the most powerful combination of internal and external signal processing.

• Keyboard and velocity splits – Not only can 16 part sounds can be easily layered in SampleTank® 2.1, but now instruments can also be spilt by range to have more than one sound assigned to different sections of the keyboard. This allows the user to have performance-oriented capabilities like playing a rhythmic part with one instrument on the left side of the keyboard and a lead solo with another instrument on the right. Splitting is possible also at velocity level which offers the ability to have certain multi-part instruments playing only when the keyboard is hit harder or softer.

• Greatly enhanced sound set now on 2 DVDs – The SampleTank® 2.1 XL library will now includes 2 DVDs with a 7 gigabyte sound set of sampled material and more than 2,000 patches including:

– Sounds from nearly every category of instrument with an emphasis on acoustic and
electric sounds with loops, bass, drums, brass, guitars, pianos, organs, orchestral,
percussion, strings, woodwinds, vocals and more.

– Several new large sized multi-dynamic grand pianos, drums and organs for incredible
realism and variety

– All new rare instruments sampled around the world

– Hundreds of new percussion loops provided as slices that can be played along with
separate midi files for total control of the tempo, groove and feel

– A diverse variety of instruments and phrases utilizing the newly updated STRETCH™
engine such as single line vocal and instrument phrases that can be played with
chords harmony in sync, rotary organs with real-time control of the speed of the
actual motion speakers and more.


Price, availability, upgrades – SampleTank 2.1® XL will have a suggested retail price of $499/499 Euro and is expected to be shipping in May 2005.


All SampleTank® 2.0 XL customers who purchased after March 1, 2005 will receive a free
update to SampleTank® 2.1 XL. SampleTank® 2.0 customers who purchased before March 1, 2005 can upgrade to the new engine for free and take advantage of a limited time offer to get the new sound set for $99/99 Euro. All SampleTank® LE/SE customers can upgrade to SampleTank® 2.1XL for $299/299 Euro.


For more information please visit: www.ikmultimedia.com

Universal Audio announces new TDM Quad Pak
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Universal Audio announces new TDM Quad Pak

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Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality vintage audio hardware and DSP software plug-ins for digital audio workstations, today announced the TDM Quad Pak, a collection of Universal Audio’s premium compressor and equalizer plug-ins for Digidesign(r) TDM Pro Tools(tm) systems. The TDM QuadPak includes: the 1176LN/SE, LA-2A, Pultec EQP-1A and Cambridge EQ. The QuadPak is available for both Win XP and Mac OSX platforms and a fully-functional 14-day demo is available at www.uaudio.com.


” The sonics of our TDM plug-ins really speak for themselves. Now we are focusing on streamlining the whole demo/installation process and making them more easily available” said Mike Barnes, UA’s Director of Marketing. “The UA TDM auditioning and buying experience will not only be much simpler but we are also changing our pricing structure which in both cases will make for even happier customers. The TDM QuadPak bundle of 4 plugs will now be our only TDM store retail package available through our worldwide dealer channel for $995 MSRP. The individual plugs will be available via my.uaudio.com at the attractive price point of $249 each.”

Arturia announces BRASS
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Arturia announces BRASS

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Arturia and Ircam (Institute for Music/Acoustic Research and Coordination) announce the release of BRASS. This software recreation of three wind instruments – a trumpet, a saxophone and a trumbone is based on physical models. All the characteristics of the real instruments have been analysed and modelled through mathematical algorithms.

M-Audio iControl: control for Garageband
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M-Audio iControl: control for Garageband

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M-Audio gear transforms GarageBand into a complete, easy-to-use studio. Throw down professional loops. Play great sounding instruments from a real keyboard. Record vocals, guitar or anything else with a pro mic and audio interface. And hear it all the way it was meant to sound with high-quality audio monitors.


M-Audio makes a variety tools that help you get the most from your GarageBand experience, including USB MIDI keyboard controllers, audio interfaces, microphones, audio monitors, and loop libraries. The latest addition in this product line is iControl.


iControl delivers total tactile control over GarageBand. Dedicated transport buttons and jog wheel put record and playback functions at your fingertips. Its eight rotary encoders are easily assigned to track functions like volume and pan, or to parameters for effects such as GarageBand’s EQ or any other AU plug-in. iControl also provides dedicated mute, solo and record-enable buttons for each track, plus a master volume fader. iControl is USB bus-powered, class-compliant, and automatically recognized by GarageBand, making setup a breeze. iControl puts you in complete creative flow with your GarageBand experience.

MusikMesse, Studio Hardware, Studio Software

M-audio goes ProTools

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Pro Tools M-Powered is an exciting new version of Digidesign®’s award-winning Pro Tools software created specifically to work with select M-Audio hardware interfaces. This groundbreaking combination for Windows XP and Mac OS X lets you customize the compact mobile multi-channel studio of your dreams, while providing session compatibility with countless Pro Tools-equipped project and professional studios around the world.

As easy to use as it is powerful, Pro Tools M-Powered software includes many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce Grammy®-winning albums and Academy Award®-winning film sound. Together, M-Audio hardware and Pro Tools M-Powered software deliver the seamless workflow of moving sessions between home, studio, stage and road.

Edirol announces two new Keyboard Controllers
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Edirol announces two new Keyboard Controllers

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EDIROL today announced the release of two new USB MIDI keyboard controllers, the PC-50 (49-note) and PC-80 (61-note) to address the need of simple yet efficient operation for music students and home studio musicians. Both the PC-50 and PC-80 models use the same high quality keyboard mechanism that makes the Edirol PCR-M series of USB keyboards such a pleasure to play. With low mechanical noise, 12 selectable velocity curves and excellent build-quality, the playability of the two new USB keyboards is their distinguishing feature.

Cakewalk releases Project 5 Version 2
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Cakewalk releases Project 5 Version 2

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Project5 Version 2 has been streamlined to put the features you need most —and larger than life sounds —easily in view and right at your fingertips. Project5 delivers the solid real-time performance, stability, and ease of use of traditional hardware music workstations—but, with the additional power, flexibility, and portability of PC software. Project5 Version 2 includes a complete set of superb quality instruments and effects; powerful recording, looping, sequencing, and arranging tools; dynamic creation tools; and is the ultimate open synth host available.’


“Music technology has evolved rapidly, making possible new forms of inspiration and creativity,” commented Greg Hendershott, Cakewalk Founder and CEO. “So we took a clean sheet of paper, challenged all the old assumptions, and went to work to create a product that would change how people create and perform music. Our guiding principle for this product is ‘Music.Inspired’. Project5 Version 2 blurs the boundary between studio and stage, allowing you to capture the moment as it happens.”

Steinberg presents the Grand 2
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Steinberg presents the Grand 2

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Steinberg today announced the much-anticipated update to its The Grand virtual concert grand piano product. The Grand 2 features an entirely new added grand piano, surround capabilities as well as a range of features designed to maximise computer resource efficiency.


Building on the acclaimed The Grand VSTi, the new version offers numerous new features and capabilities. The Grand 2 features an entire, new grand piano model, painstakingly sampled from a real concert grand made by one of the world’s leading manufacturers. Users can easily switch between the two models with only a single mouse click. Added key click and pedal sounds as well as hammer samples further increase the level of realism offered. The unique new four-channel surround implementation allows The Grand 2 to be placed anywhere inside a virtual room, with the position adjustable from directly within the VSTi’s user interface.

Native Instruments present major updates en new products
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Native Instruments present major updates en new products

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With the 2005 MusikMesse starting today Native Instruments presented some major updates and new products. Like we reported before NI released Reaktor 5 today. But that is not all. GUITAR COMBOS also received a great deal of attention. Based on GUITAR RIG’s award-winning technology, they emulate three legendary guitar combos with stunning authenticity and are particularly easy to use. Some 4500 excellent drum samples, spread over 36 unique drum kits were also released in the form of SYNTHETIC DRUMS 2. A long line-up of famed artists produced this sample library, ensuring a distinctive flavour. Of course all the recent NI releases were also featured, with a special emphasis on KONTAKT 2 and ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS 2 XT.

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Update Logic 7.1. kit available

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Logic Pro 7 to Logic Pro 7.1 Upgrade Kit – Upgrade your Logic Pro 7.0 to version 7.1 and take advantage of full native plug-in delay compensation, expanded Apple Loops integration, new Bass Amp and hybrid synthesizer plug-ins, easy re-ordering of plug-ins, and more.


The Logic Pro 7.1 update adds a generous collection of new features and sought after enhancements such as full native plug-in delay compensation and over 70 new key commands. It provides greater facility for creating and managing Apple Loops and a convenient new method for re-ordering Channel Strip plug-in configurations. Logic Pro 7.1 further extends the creative options with 5 new plug-ins including a Bass Amp and two hybrid synthesizers. The update is rounded out by a host of optimizations and refinements that significantly improve the performance and stability of both Logic Pro and the included, updated version of Waveburner.

TerraTec Producer has announced Komplexer
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TerraTec Producer has announced Komplexer

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TerraTec Producer has announced Komplexer, a new VSTi plug-in for Windows that offers both virtual analog synthesis and wavetable synthesis.

Komplexer has eight macro controllers onboard and features three oscillators, two multi-mode filters, four ADSDSR envelopes, three LFOs, and includes the ability to import Waldorf microQ sounds.


Using the macro controllers, presets can be modified to suit every taste using just eight parameters. Of course, this VST instrument also affords users unrestricted access to all of the sophisticated synthesis engine’s 400 parameters. Features such as the arpeggiator and LFO 3’s synchronizable user-specific waveform serve to create striking soundscapes that adapt automatically to the given song tempo. The integrated vocoder lets conjure compelling vocal effects.

IK Multimedia announces CSR-1 Reverb plug-in
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IK Multimedia announces CSR-1 Reverb plug-in

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IK Multimedia is proud to present CSR-1: Classik Studio Reverb, a suite of various reverbs modeled after classic high end studio reverb hardware masterpieces. While impulse reverbs have gained a lot of popularity because of their particular emulation of environment reverberation, they typically lack the particular musical sound and editing possibilities that famous studio digital reverbs have always offered. As an alternative or additional virtual studio tool, high quality algorithmbased reverbs like CSR-1 are designed to get the maximum musicality and a sound that top engineers have made hit records with for years. CSR-1 offers a suite of reverbs that are modeled to the sound of popular classic reverbs with the advantage of full editing control to perfectly fit any musical need. An high quality, musical reverb processor with flexibility previously available only in high-end, signature hardware reverb processors.

NI releases Reaktor 5
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NI releases Reaktor 5

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Reaktor 5 Unveiled at Musikmesse – Reaktor 5 is the next generation of the modular sound design studio that fuses synthesis, sampling and effects. The latest version introduces the new “Reaktor Core Technology”, resulting in a major technology leap that dramatically widens the scope of Reaktor-based instrument design. With a massive instrument library, powerful new routing options, vastly expanded panel design options, a revised user interface and a host of other improvements, the new version of Reaktor is more than ever an unlimited creative resource for musicians and producers as well as a an open-ended tool for forward-thinking instrument designers.