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News - December 2006
Arturia Releases Version 2.2 Of The Moog Modular V
(2006-12-28)
Latest version includes Universal Binary support for Intel-based Macs.
DUY Announces Intel-Mac Compatibility For TDM Plug-Ins
(2006-12-28)
The availability of these new Intel-compatible versions comes as an addition to the recently announced compatibility for RTAS, Audio Units, VST and MAS versions.
TC Electronic Reissues Classic Pedal Series
(2006-12-28)
The series consists of three reissues of the most sought after TC Electronic effects: the TC XII Phaser, the Booster+Distortion and the Sustain+Parametric Equalizer.
Laurent Colson Releases MusicMath 4.0 As Universal Binary
(2006-12-27)
Music Math is a freeware which converts musical values.
Avant Electronics Debuts AVANTONE CV-12 And AVANTONE CV-28 Tube Microphones
(2006-12-26)
The CV-12 comes with three different, interchangeable tubes that can be swapped out in less than a minute.
Crysonic Announces Immediate Availability Of Spectralive NXT VST Plug-In
(2006-12-26)
Spectralive NXT incorporates many new features including a semi-parametric Analog based fine-tuning EQ powered by the second generation Crysonic Spectral Audio Vitalizer.
Submersible Music Releases "LuisPack I" Latin Pop Expansion Pack For Drumcore
(2006-12-26)
New DrumCore™ pack features Latin pop grooves and sounds by percussionist Luis Conte.
Scratch Pad Announces Release Of Product Video
(2006-12-23)
Scratch Pad® is an attractive, durable, non-adhesive finish protector which is easily applied, removed and re-applied to another instrument in seconds.
Ernie Ball Announces First-Ever Winter Battle Of The Bands Competition
(2006-12-22)
New North American battle partners with Taste of Chaos tour.
WorxAudio Technologies Introduces TrueAim Grid Suspension System
(2006-12-22)
Utilizes an innovative design that greatly simplifies the process of flying the TrueLine V8 and V10 Series compact line array system.
The Valve Amplifiers Debuts Product Videos
(2006-12-22)
The videos show the 3/100 3-channel head and the 2/50 dual-channel head, played with different guitars and styles.
ActoGuitar Introduces ActoGuitar Pro Marketing Service For Guitar Teachers
(2006-12-22)
Service is aimed at helping guitar teachers build a business by using the Internet to teach guitar online.
I/One Connects Introduces Firewire Audio Snakes
(2006-12-22)
I/ONE Firewire Audio Snakes make it easy and fast to connect studios, stage to mixer, traveling shows; anywhere you need to transport audio; up to 500 meters/1640 feet in distance.
Moog Factory Tour To Appear On DIY Network's "Handmade Music" Show
(2006-12-22)
Show profiles the making of the Minimoog Voyager and Etherwave Pro.
PreSonus Announces Sonar Support For FaderPort
(2006-12-22)
The FaderPort is the first of its kind, a single-fader USB controller that can write single and group channel volume, pan and mute automation.
Allen & Heath Teams With Software Designer Mixed In Key For New DJ Software
(2006-12-22)
New software enables digital DJ's to analyze and harmonize tracks.
Puremagnetik Releases String Machines for Ableton Sampler, Kontakt & EXS
(2006-12-21)
String Machines includes programs from the Roland VP-330, Roland RS-09, ARP Solina String Ensemble and Crumar Orchestrator.
Peace Love Productions Releases Hard House ACID/Rx2 Collection
(2006-12-21)
Sounds include basses, beats, percussion, synth leads, analog rhythms, pads, pianos, Rhodes, arpeggiated synths, and SFX.
Stanton DJ Launches UK Website
(2006-12-21)
New site to include the latest Stanton product news and dealer listings along with industry news and events from across the United Kingdom.
ClickProduce.com Launches New Sample Download Service
(2006-12-20)
Find and download premium brand sample CDs, patches, and copyright free sounds from the top sample CD labels.
Grooveboxmusic.com Announces New Website Design And Tutorial Book Offerings
(2006-12-20)
New design makes it easier to find products, sign-up for memberships, navigate the member's area and much more.
SKYLIFE Releases WaveRobot Loop Editor
(2006-12-20)
WaveRobot combines all the sophisticated loop editing features from SampleRobot® in a single program.
SKYLIFE Releases SampleRobot v2.40
(2006-12-20)
A lot of new features based on customer wishes and feedback are included in version 2.40.
Lava Cable Re-Designs And Releases Lava ELC Instrument Cable
(2006-12-20)
The new improved Lava ELC™ cable is now more flexible, rugged, and it provides increased sonic performance by using a lower strand-count conductor.
Ueberschall Releases Electro ID Construction Kits
(2006-12-20)
Contains exclusive drum loops, patterns, synths, Bass Lines, FX, single sounds from typical Electro, Tech-House, Hardcore, and Schranz.
Native Instruments Releases B4 II 2.0.3 Including Universal Binary Support
(2006-12-20)
Users of Intel-based Macintosh computers can now take full advantage of this virtual drawbar organ.
Propellerhead Software Announces Full Compatibility With Windows Vista
(2006-12-20)
All applications comply to Microsoft's "Works with Windows Vista" guidelines.
Perimeter Sound Arts Releases 2 New ACID Loop Collections From Lukecage
(2006-12-19)
"Strictly Low-fi" and "Cali Love Essentials" loop sample CDs contain construction kit-format loopsets.
NUSofting Announces Acidome VST Synthesizer For Windows
(2006-12-19)
Acidome benefits from a flexible set of oscillators which provide an infinite source of creativity.
PowerFX Releases PFX Holiday Pack Loop/Sound Effect Collection
(2006-12-19)
86 loops and sound effects designed to help anyone in need of last minute Christmas or New Year's productions.
PreSonus Adds AAS Session Series Instruments To FireStudio
(2006-12-19)
The Session Series instruments from AAS will be added to the PreSonus ProPak Complete Software Suite which ships with the FireStudio recording system.
Martin Announces The 000-18 Kenny Sultan Sunburst Custom Edition Guitar
(2006-12-19)
Premium tonewoods include back and sides of rare fiddleback mahogany, a top of Adirondack spruce and a neck carved from genuine mahogany.
Core One Creative Announces The Spark Instrument Cable
(2006-12-18)
The "Spark" Cable's connectors are fashioned to look like spark plugs.
QuikQuak Announces RaySpace Version 2.6
(2006-12-18)
New features include super smooth diffusion engine, 90 categorized presets (including production settings), and much more.
Martin Guitar Introduces The OCM Jacques Stotzem Custom Signature Edition
(2006-12-18)
Instead of the standard OM neck, this Custom has a wide, low-profile neck, with a diamond volute at the base of the headstock.
Sennheiser Ships The "Kicky" Evolution 602 II Microphone
(2006-12-18)
The e 602 II is designed especially for use with kick drums, bass guitar cabs, tubas and other low-frequency instruments.
Reverend Offers Les Trem Tremolo Option
(2006-12-18)
This vintage style trem offers improved tuning stability, plus smoother and more precise action.
IK Multimedia Announces Universal Update For Miroslav Philharmonik
(2006-12-18)
In addition to Mac Intel compatibility and dongle-free operation, there are several other enhancements that have been implemented into Miroslav Philharmonik 1.1.
Precisionsound Releases "Dream Whistles" For HALion & Kontakt
(2006-12-18)
"Dream Whistles" are recorded with lots of "air," natural vibrato, and glissando which you can control intuitively via Modulation wheel.
SoundHack Spectral Shapers Now Available In RTAS And Universal Binary Formats
(2006-12-18)
The new version adds Universal Binary support to its VST, Audio Unit, and RTAS plugins, enabling them to run natively on Intel-based Macs.
Manytone Releases ManyOne Sample Player
(2006-12-18)
ManyOne is a fully-featured, high quality, sample player which comes with a wide range of sounds.
Vienna Symphonic Library Ships Bösendorfer Imperial & Vienna Konzerthaus Organ Virtual Instruments
(2006-12-18)
For the first time in the company's history, the Vienna Symphonic Library has focused their attention on keyboard instruments.
Matrox Graphics Announces Parhelia APVe TV Output Support For Digidesign Pro Tools
(2006-12-17)
Digital audio editors utilizing Pro Tools HD, LE, M-Powered, and Academic applications benefit from an increased onscreen desktop space.
Vir2 Instruments Launches Website, Releases Acoustic Legends HD 96kHz Virtual Instrument
(2006-12-15)
Powered by the Kontakt Player 2 engine, this library delivers 19 gigabytes of acoustic guitar.
TC Electronic Announces PCI Express Upgrade For PowerCore Users
(2006-12-15)
Users can choose between a cash rebate or plug-in rebate, which can be used for purchasing optional plug-ins.
Native Instruments Releases Akoustik Piano 1.1.1
(2006-12-15)
Latest version includes universal binary support for Intel-based Macs.
Berkleemusic Announces Online Guitar Lesson Website
(2006-12-15)
Website provides free online guitar chords, guitar scales, blues guitar, and classic rock guitar lessons.
Sonic Studio Debuts Broadband DeNoise For Mac OS X
(2006-12-15)
Broadband DeNoise native can aggressively suppress noise in an imperfect recording without altering the room tone or contaminating the result with artifacts.
Sonic Studio Rolls Out Key Update To soundBlade
(2006-12-15)
The 1.1 release incorporates more than three dozen feature additions and stability enhancements.
Faber Acoustical Releases Electroacoustics Toolbox
(2006-12-15)
a modularized, multi-channel multi-analyzer, offering real-time data acquisition and analysis of electrical, acoustical, and electroacoustic signals and systems.
Disc Makers Extends Holiday Deadlines For Indie Musicians
(2006-12-15)
These special holiday rush orders include on-disc printing and full-color inserts.
Free Teleconference For Independent Bands And Artists On Increasing Online Presence
(2006-12-15)
The session is ideal for seasoned artists, newer artists, managers, webmasters and anyone involved in marketing your music.
Big Fish Audio Releases Loopalicious RnB Vol. 2 And Deep Dub Rising Construction Kits
(2006-12-14)
Loopalicious Vol. 2 features over 1.5GB of guitar, piano, synth, organ, Rhodes, strings, bass, drums, percussion, and more
Vigier Adds Left-Handed Models Excalibur Guitar Series
(2006-12-13)
Both models feature the 10/90 Neck System and the company's exclusive non-locking tremolo mounted on ball bearings.
ASK Video Releases "Mixing With The Pros" DVD Video Tutorial
(2006-12-13)
In more than 3 hours of high-quality video, mixing veteran James Tuttle shows how to construct a mix that has clarity, depth, punch, pop, and sizzle.
Ritter Introduces New Revolution Star-Pak, Junior, And Classic Guitar Bags
(2006-12-13)
The Ritter Revolution Star-Pak™ range of guitar bags feature 40mm ultra thick padding, luggage grade 600D polyester, and much more.
RoGame Software Releases EarMan 1.0 For Palm OS
(2006-12-13)
EarMan grades ear training sessions and keeps track of progress made.
Waldorf Ships Nano SynCard Synth Expander
(2006-12-13)
A plug-in sound expansion module designed for use with the CME line of MIDI keyboard controllers.
Ueberschall Releases Dancehall Madness Music Construction Kits
(2006-12-13)
Over 40 high quality dancehall music style construction kits featuring nu skool riddims, reggaeton and high class dancehall club bangers.
HK Audio Introduces BVNet Network Module For DSM 2060 Digital Controller
(2006-12-13)
The BVNet module is an extension for the HK Audio DSM 2060 digital controller and allows for the supervision of up to 100 controllers.
XO Audio Announces XO Wave 0.19.0 (Beta)
(2006-12-13)
This version offers dozens of new features and bugfixes.
Blipdrums Launches Web-Based Electronic Drum Samples And Loops
(2006-12-12)
Sold in packs of 10 and organized by drum type, Blipdrums makes it easy to purchase sets of sounds or loops as needed.
Gibson Original Presents The Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model Mandolin
(2006-12-12)
Ricky's signature mandolin is closely based on his 1923 Lloyd Loar F-5.
MOTU Ships Public Beta Hardware Drivers For Windows Vista
(2006-12-12)
MOTU Vista hardware drivers are supplied in both native 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Grafton Electronics And Dan Armstrong Enterprises Re-Introduce Armstrong Sound Modifiers
(2006-12-12)
Out of production for over 20 years, Grafton Electronics has brought these timeless units back to musicians around the world.
Precisionsound Releases The Persian Santur For HALion, Kontakt, And SoundFont
(2006-12-12)
Precisionsound has sampled the Persian Santur with 2 types of mallets in 3 velocities.
Galbanum Announces Architecture NI Waveforms 2, Architecture MS Waveforms, And Architecture Universal Waveforms
(2006-12-12)
A collection of 1,800 wavetables available in three popular formats.
sE Electronics Ships SUB2200a USB 2.0 Studio Microphone
(2006-12-12)
The USB2200a is a USB 2.0 microphone based on the studio standard sE2200a capsule.
Mig Music release Virtual Wavestation Sample CD-ROM
(2006-12-11)
Introductory buy-one, get-one free offer
Blue Cat Audio Releases Widening Meter Pro Plug-In
(2006-12-11)
New production plug-in available alone or with two bundles
Pro-Sounds Releases Sound Sensations Volume 1 for reFX Vanguard
(2006-12-11)
Fresh sounds to feed the VSTi synth
Drums on Demand releases Volume 9: Blues 'N' Boogie
(2006-12-08)
Big grooves recorded in 96kHz, high-definition digital sound
IntelliScore Ensemble multiple instrument MP3 to MIDI, WAV to MIDI converter released
(2006-12-07)
Intelligent analyzer for creating MIDI files from ensemble recordings
GUITAR RIG 2 Software Edition now available in stores
(2006-12-07)
Software-only edition gives you full Guitar Rig access through your own hardware.
Urban Elements Releases 2000-Loop Producer Pack In WAV Format
(2006-12-06)
These loops will work with any sampler that reads .wav files.
VertexDSP Debuts FaderWorks Gain Adjustment Plug-In
(2006-12-06)
The main idea behind FaderWorks is to provide an additional layer of control and flexibility to a mixing environment.
LennarDigital Releases Version 1.11 Of Sylenth1 VSTi Synthesizer And Announces Group Buy
(2006-12-06)
Update includes 33 new presets, bug fixes, and more.
Korg Debuts Pa800 Arranger Keyboard
(2006-12-06)
The Pa800 features 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch plus Korg's RX (Real eXperience) Technology for a natural sound.
Waldorf Synthesizer Company Re-issues Three Classic Plug-Ins As The Waldorf Edition
(2006-12-06)
The software package contains the company's popular PPG Wave V2 synthesizer, Attack percussion synthesizer, and D-Pole filter plug-ins.
Digidesign Introduces Pro Tools 7.3
(2006-12-06)
A powerful new Pro Tools release with an array of exciting new features and speed enhancements for Pro Tools|HD®, Pro Tools LE™, and Pro Tools M-Powered™ systems.
Ashdown To Debut Neo Drivers At Winter NAMM
(2006-12-06)
The new drivers make their debut with the launch of Ashdown's Classic series.
IK Multimedia Distributes R.A.W. Loop Collection From Sonic Reality
(2006-12-06)
R.A.W (which stands for Rex, Apple Loops and Wave) is a powerful and universally compatible loop collection.
Celemony Presents Melodyne Plug-In For VST, AU, And RTAS Hosts
(2006-12-06)
Melodyne plugin offers Melodyne's unique functions for the editing of pitch and timing.
MiPro Ships MA-808 Portable Wireless PA System
(2006-12-06)
Features a built-in MP3 recorder/player module, support for two wireless receiver modules, and storage provisions for the transmitters.
TASCAM Ships LaunchPad Mic/Headphone Starter Kit
(2006-12-06)
Included in the LaunchPad are a pair of TASCAM HP-VT1 studio-quality headphones and a TASCAM Fox microphone designed by MXL.
Sounds Online And Muse Research Announce Receptor Software Bundles
(2006-12-06)
Two new special bundle configurations that combine the Receptor hardware plug-in player with virtual instrument software from East West.
Garrigus.com Announces The Sonar 6 Power Book
(2006-12-06)
This book offers detailed training for Cakewalk's Sonar 6 digital audio sequencing software.
Superlux WB-383 Clip-On Instrument Mic Now Shipping
(2006-12-06)
A low profile, cardioid condenser microphone designed for use with brass, woodwinds, strings, snare drum, toms, and other instruments.
Superlux Ships D112/C Harmonica Mic
(2006-12-06)
The Superlux D112/C features an omni-directional polar pattern and a frequency response of 100 Hz - 6 kHz.
Superlux Ships S241/U3 Condenser Microphone
(2006-12-06)
A true capacitor condenser microphone with a half-inch gold evaporated diaphragm, a 3-position attenuation pad switch, and a 3-position lo-cut filter switch.
FMJ Software Releases Version 10.0 Of Awave Studio
(2006-12-05)
Awave Studio lets you convert, edit, play or process a huge amount of audio & synthesizer file formats (more than 260).
Puremagnetik Releases "JUICE!" For Ableton Operator And Native Instruments' FM8
(2006-12-05)
JUICE! boasts 120 rich and expressive new presets for these pioneering synthesizers.
Alesis Ships IO|26 And IO|14 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interfaces
(2006-12-05)
Both interfaces offer up to 24-bit/192kHz recording, as well as flexible, routable Hardware Direct Monitoring with the HDM Control panel software.
PG Music Releases Band In A Box 2007
(2006-12-05)
With over 50 new features, Band-in-a-Box 2007 offers users a major upgrade in features and functionality.
LinPlug Releases Organ 3 Software Drawbar Organ
(2006-12-05)
Features all controls found on the original Hammond B3 as well as a sophisticated rotary speaker simulation.
Recording School Online Music Mixing Intensive Starts December 16
(2006-12-05)
This workshop is designed for individuals who have experience recording but desire to sharpen both their music mixing and audio production skills.
Pro Tone Pedals Introduces The Monster Fuzz Effects Pedal
(2006-12-05)
With artwork designed by renowned artist Felix LaFlamme.
NuGen Audio Releases Visualizer 1.1
(2006-12-05)
Visualizer is designed to allow access to a full range of audio analysis views via a single resizable interface.
Sony Oxford Releases Universal Binary Versions Of Pro Tools Plug-Ins
(2006-12-05)
Upgrades will be free of charge for a 3-month period from original registration, with a minimal cost thereafter.
Sample Logic Updates A.I.R. To Universal Binary
(2006-12-05)
Ambience Impacts Rhythms now runs on the latest Intel-Mac platform.
Drums On Demand Expands Studio Series With Volume 9 - Blues 'N' Boogie
(2006-12-05)
Blues 'N' Boogie was recorded and mixed in high-definition – 24-bit 96Khz sample rate – then down sampled to 44.1.
AraldFX Releases Grand Electrix 1.1
(2006-12-05)
This update solves all the issues reported by customers.
FMJ Software Updates ACDR (Audio Compact Disc Reader) To Version 4.0
(2006-12-04)
ACDR (Audio Compact Disc Reader) is a tool that lets you read audio tracks from standard audio CDs and write them to a variety of different file formats.
Reverend Introduces The Club King RT Electric Guitar
(2006-12-04)
The Reverend RevTron pickups are based on the classic late-fifties mini-humbuckers, with upgraded tweaks.
Stuart Spector Designs To Launch ARC6 Pro Electric Guitars At Winter NAMM
(2006-12-04)
Featuring a bolt-on neck, genuine quilted maple top on a fully carved body, 3-ply rock maple neck, and more.
VirSyn Releases CANTOR 2 Vocal Machine
(2006-12-04)
Thanks to VirSyn's new vocal synthesis technology VOSE (Vocal Simulation Engine), a vast improvement in sound quality and intelligibility has been achieved.
Universal Audio Releases Volume 1 Of Its Educational DVD Series "Studio On Screen"
(2006-12-04)
"Studio On Screen" Vol.1 is aimed at beginner- to intermediate-level DAW users or potential UA customers interested in learning about the use of UA products.
Camel Audio Updates Camelon 5000 To Version 1.7
(2006-12-04)
Version 1.7 includes Universal Binary support, VST 2.4 compatibility, and includes improved standalone and RTAS performance.
Garritan Releases Mac Intel-Compatible Stradivari Virtual Violin And Announces Group Buy
(2006-12-04)
New versions of Stradivari solo Violin 2.0 software instrument compatible with Apple's Intel-based Mac computers.
Screaming Bee Releases MorphVOX Pro Voice-Changing Software
(2006-12-04)
Features include advanced voice learning, background noise cancellation, and recording capabilities geared for audio/video professionals.
Soniccouture Releases KIM Sampled Instrument In EXS24 Format
(2006-12-04)
The Kim is a type of dulcimer or zither from Thailand, and is related to the Chinese yangqin.
Hoag Instruments Introduces The TRAD 60 Electric Guitar
(2006-12-04)
The TRAD 60 has kept that "old guitar feeling" in tact, but incorporated Hoag optical pickups that react at the speed of light.
Zaxcom Announces New Stereo Adaptor For TRX900/TRX900AA and ZFR100 Audio Recording Systems
(2006-12-01)
New STA100 transforms mono-channel systems to two-channel transmitters/recorders for sound bag applications.
Beta Monkey Music Releases Drum Werks VIII Acoustic Drum Loops/Samples
(2006-12-01)
650+ authentic rock grooves perfect for guitar-driven rock and bluesy-based rock (possibilities exist for alt and country styles as well).
Stanton Announces PA Series Power Amplifiers
(2006-12-01)
With power ratings up to 2800 watts, support for bridged mono operation in all three models, and exceptional THD and Signal-to-Noise ratings.
Absynth 4 Update And Demo Now Available From Native Instruments
(2006-12-01)
Numerous usability improvements, including a new KORE-compatible sound browser, provide a more convenient creative workflow.
TC Electronic Announces Free UnWrap HD Software Update For System 6000
(2006-12-01)
UnWrap™ HD is a 48-bit precision algorithm capable of running at any sample rate between 32 and 96 kHz.
Native Instruments Releases TRAKTOR 3.2 Including Universal Binary Support
(2006-12-01)
The new version brings a wide range of functional enhancements, as well as compatibility with Intel-based Macintosh computers.
IK Multimedia Releases Universal Update For Ampeg SVX
(2006-12-01)
In addition to Mac Intel compatibility, there are several other enhancements that have been implemented into Ampeg SVX 1.1, such as Pro Tools 7 native support and improved CPU efficiency.
WorkshopLive Offers Over 100 Song Lessons
(2006-12-01)
The company is offering public domain songs, but has just received approvals for more contemporary songs.
Marantz Professional Ships CDR310 Professional CD Recorder
(2006-12-01)
Portable recorder provides CD-R recording in uncompressed or MP3 audio file formats. |