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Apple is developing FireWire audio interface for GarageBand
Apple Computer is expected to introduce a new audio interface for GarageBand users in the coming months. The analog FireWire audio device, the first product of its recently created iPod division, will allow users to directly record audio using any Mac and Apple’s GarageBand music studio application. According to reputable sources, the company is on track to begin manufacturing the device overseas next month.
The device, code-named ‘Q97’ or ‘Asteroid,’ has been under development at the company for the better part of the year. Typically referred to as a ‘breakout box’ in the music recording industry, the external audio device attaches to a computer and offers audio inputs and outputs for attaching instruments or other audio sources. Apple is reportedly building the device around GarageBand, its popular application for aspiring musicians.
NI updates Traktor DJ Studio to version 2.6
TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.6 is the most powerful and versatile software solution for professional DJ mixing, live remixing and mix recording using digital audio formats. This digital mixing suite goes beyond the possibilities of conventional DJ equipment by implementing a vast range of mixing features that only software can provide. With innovations like on-the-fly looping and unparalleled pitch-shifting, a whole new world of creative real time sound alteration is at your fingertips.
M-Audio driver updates for Mobile Interface range
This week M-Audio released several updates for their Firewire product range, Ozonic and Audiophile USB. All new driver (updates) for MAC only.
Firewire 410:
– Control Panel Improvements
– AMS support improved
– Optimization for G3 systems
– Improved Support for Logic 7
– Improved overall latency performance
– Improved latency with Garage Band
– FireWire Driver Certified for OS 10.3.8 Only.
Edirol introduces driver support for 64-bit applications
Edirol Corporation today announced beta 64-bit drivers for several devices in support of the latest hardware and software for Windows-based computers. Audio devices now offering direct support of 64-bit processing include the world’s first and most powerful Hi-Speed USB Audio Interface, the UA-1000 and the UA-25 USB Audio Interface. Edirol has also updated several MIDI device drivers to support 64-bit processing including the UM-880 8×8 MIDI Patchbay/Interface, the UM-1 series MIDI interfaces, and several PCR Series keyboards – PCR-30, PCR-50, PCR-80, PCR-M30, PCR-M50, PCR-M80.
These driver updates arrive as Microsoft’s Windows XP 64-bit Edition goes into prerelease trials. In addition, software companies such as Cakewalk are also offering beta versions of their audio recording applications in 64-bit. This will allow Edirol users to use their devices for beta testing as well and ensures that Edirol hardware can take full advantage of the next generation of recording applications and operating system.
More info available at www.edirol.com
Apple seminars: Music on a MAC
Get to Know Apple’s Audio Range – If you’re already a music or audio professional, this is your chance to get the latest information from Apple’s experts. Video enthusiasts will discover how Apple’s innovative solutions can both expand their editing palette and simplify their workflow; while those new to the world of music creation and audio production will learn about the creative potential and sheer fun to be had when you Make Music on the Mac.
Trillium Lane Labs announces Drum Rehab
TL Drum Rehab provides engineers and mixers with precise enhancement of drum tracks in real-time, regardless of performance, equipment or recording limitations in the original track. The state of the art TL Drum Rehab interface offers a wide choice of processing, ranging from subtle enhancement of existing drums through to automatic replacement of entire drum tracks, creating a flawless masterpiece from a less than perfect percussion track.
“Trillium Lane Labs is again breaking new ground with a Pro Tools plug-in.” said Charles Dye, Grammy® award winning engineer, mixer and producer. “TL Drum Rehab saves me hours and hours in the studio, with real-time, hyper-accurate drum replacement. I am finally able to fix bad sounding drum tracks almost as quickly as I think it. And with the 16 multi-samples and envelope tone shaping, my replaced drums have all the dynamics of the original… but with amazing sounds.”
Voxengo releases Vintage Modulator
Voxengo Vintage Modulator is a stereo modulation PC VST plug-in which features 8 operators (4 for each output channel) with carefully designed modulation capabilities. This allows Vintage Modulator to create huge and convincing chorus, phaser and flanger modulation effects applicable to almost any program material imaginable: vocals, guitars, synth instruments and others. Phaser effects Vintage Modulator enables you to create are simply stunning!
Another has-to-be-useful feature of Vintage Modulator is its ‘through time zero’ design which allows you to run modulation signal ahead of the dry unmodulated signal. This in turn allows you to get various unusual mix combinations of dry and wet signals – ranging from comb-filtering to pre-echo effects which may sound especially creamy with pad-like synth sounds.
Elemental Audio introduces FINALIS
Introducing Finalis. Finalis is the ideal tool for controlling your audio levels, whether you need to get a handle on rogue overs and avoid clipping, or you want to maximize your audio’s loudness. Designed for easy operation and effective use across all genres, Finalis consistently delivers smooth and clean limiting.
NI updates Absynth 3
ABSYNTH 3.0.1 features countless additions and enhancements which take ABSYNTH to a whole new level of usability and reliability. An overview of key issues is listed below.
What’s new?
– Many fixes, stability improvements, and enhancements for all platforms
– Diverse minor cosmetic enhancements
– GUI update issues solved
– Undo waveform edit fixed
– Copy, Paste & Undo function for notescale fixed
– Control of sliders in the 3rd row fixed
– Redraw issue when loading channel in the patch window fixed
– Pitch wheel visualisation when using a MIDI device
– “Import Preset” dialog cancel issue solved
– Standalone PC “no undo record” function fixed
Eventide announced shipment of Anthology plug-ins bundle
Compiling decades worth of legendary technologies into one all-inclusive, simple and affordable package, Eventide today announced immediate shipment of its Anthology plug-ins bundle for Pro Tools TDM systems.
ProSounds released PS-1 Performance Synthesizer
The PS-1 Performance Synthesizer is the result of an exciting collaboration between ProSounds and DASH Signature and has been designed with the advanced sound designer and electronic musician in mind, incorporating a large number of high-end features while still maintaining ease of use with its intuitive user interface.
The PS-1 is a VST instrument plugin for Windows featuring four multi featured oscillators, custom WAV file import (with over 80 waveforms included!), a mixer, 2 resonant multimode filters (routable in both serial and parallel), two Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) and two ADSR envelope generators. The PS-1 also includes some advanced performance features, such as a powerful arpeggiator and trancegate, as well as an effects unit. The effects unit features four high quality effects including an ultra fat double chorus, a superb digital delay with modulation, a distortion unit, and a reverb unit.
Maxx Claster releases new FM soft synth: TOXIC
Toxic is the next step in Maxx Clasters development of FM technology. It is based on eJ’s sound engine, but with many improvements and new features. The incorporation of SSE instructions the code lets TOXIC reach unsurpassed quality while keeping CPU useage to a minimum. This being said, Maxx Claster is proud to introduce the result of these efforts – the Toxic synthesizer!
FabFilter One VST plug-in for Mac OS X
FabFilter announces the release of FabFilter One in the VST plug-in format for Mac OS X,
in the addition to the existing Audio Units version. This makes it
possible to use FabFilter One in VST-only hosts on OS X, such as
Cubase or Tracktion.
Renoise gets an update to Release Candidate 2
The 2nd Release Candidate fixes a few issues that were brought up in the forum at renoise.com.
Changes:
* Fixed the Waves VST parameter restore bug.
* Minor GUI related fixes.
Download Renoise V1.5 RC2 now and experience the power of a sequencer tilted 90 degrees. Available for both Windows and Mac OS X.