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News - Synth - November 2007


Bitword.com Presents: EXPANSE — For Kontakt 2 Or Greater
EXPANSE is a collection of multi-sampled 24-bit waveforms that can be played as instruments, used as drones, or to create tonal beds. Used as a centerpiece, ambience or pad, EXPANSE provides modern sounds for the modern multimedia composer. (2007-11-30)
Keyfax New Media Releases Hip-Hop Based DVD for Yamaha MM6
Making Beats On The Yamaha MM6 looks at the 'MiniMo' from the perspective of using the instrument to create hip-hop beats. (2007-11-29)
Powerfx Announces The Release Of "Global Groove Groundworks Vol. 1"
"Global Groove Groundworks Vol. 1" features indigenous percussion loops from India, Algeria, Congo, Turkey, Ghana, South Africa, Iran, Nigeria and Pakistan on instruments like darbuka, djembe, dholak, tabla, frame drum, log drum, udu, bendir, ganjira, crashbox, mridangram ,talking drums, world drumset beats and more. (2007-11-29)
AudioWarrior Announces Analogue Synthesizers For Kontakt
Analogue Synthesizers For Kontakt contains sounds that made synths irresistibly cool. Searing synth leads, deep shaking bass patches, fx, trippy pads based on classics like Juno, Oberheim, Moog, Prophet, Oscar, and more. (2007-11-29)
Loopmasters Announces Three Brand New Collections: Light Textures, Electro House Beats and Live Hip Hop & RnB Breaks
Elektro House Beats is a cool collection of brand new original Beats and Breaks which have been cooked up by Andy Lee, producer of the award winning Elektro House Producer CD by Loopmasters. (2007-11-28)
Drive Channel Creative Launches GearPipe.com Musical Instrument Deals Website
The website informs musicians about retailer sales, closeouts, clearance items, and contests related to musical instruments and gear. (2007-11-28)
MigMusic.com Release The Nova & Supernova Basses, Synths & Pads Sound Collection
This library contains 128 new sound programs including analogue synths, dance synths, digital synths & keyboards, synth basses,dance basses, hard basses, atmospheric pads & sweeps, synth pads, chillout pads & ambient pads. (2007-11-28)
Nucleus SoundLab Releases DataBank Two Patches
The patches are more advanced, more useable, and even more educational than before. (2007-11-21)
AudioWarrior Releases "The Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ" Instrument Collection For Kontakt
This 3 instrument collection includes the legendary Wurly Theatre Organ considered by some as the first live performance sampler instrument. (2007-11-21)
Alfred Introduces Bruce Springsteen: Magic Songbook
This songbook is a piano/vocal/chords version with lyrics, melody line, and chord changes with professionally arranged piano accompaniment. (2007-11-21)
IK Multimedia Announces ARC System For DAW-Based Studios Now Shipping
The ARC System is capable of correcting the distortion caused by room acoustics and able to improve how a studio will sound forever. (2007-11-21)
BTE Audio Introduces AEQ3 Equalization Algorithm
The AEQ3 algorithm simultaneously achieves both absolute sonic accuracy and extremely high processing efficiency. (2007-11-21)
Alfred Introduces New Playlist Series Songbooks
These songbooks feature a multitude of popular, current hits to play and sing along with. (2007-11-20)
Puremagnetic Releases Circuit:30 Moog® Sounds
Circuit:30 is a collection of multisampled sounds and loops based on analogue Moog® circuitry. (2007-11-20)
Digidesign Eleven Plug-In Now Available For Purchase
New plug-in brings hyper-realistic guitar amp sounds to Pro Tools, Avid, and VENUE systems. (2007-11-20)
KeyToSound Audio Updates NexSyn And NexSyn LE To Version 1.1r12
This update includes fixes with relation to NexSyn's error reporting system and interactivity. (2007-11-20)
Synesthesia Taking Orders For Mandala 2.0, Launches New Website
A new website has been launched for Synesthesia's new high-def drum and synthesizer, Mandala 2.0. (2007-11-19)
Streamworks Audio Announces SWA Complete Sonar 7 Now Available
The SWA Complete Sonar 7 video covers many of the new features of Sonar 7 , like the step sequencer, sidechaining, and more. (2007-11-19)
E-Mu Sound Collections Available For Dimension Pro And Dimension LE
Each Digital Sound Factory E-MU Proteus Sound Module contains over 500 patches. (2007-11-19)
Precisionsound Releases Monzter Bazz For HALion And Kontakt
The SampleSet contains 1 361 24bit mono WAV samples mapped in 39 programs for HALion 1.11 -> & Kontakt 1.2 -> each. (2007-11-19)
G-Sonique Digital Instruments Releases Alien303 VSTi
The Alien 303 is the ultimate synthesizer primarily aimed to generate the psytrance basslines easily. (2007-11-19)
Realsamples Announces 8 Antique Instrument Collection
The realsamples "Edition Beurmann" includes 8 libraries of selected 17th to 20th century-built instruments. (2007-11-19)
Native Instruments Announces KORE 2 Host System In Stores, Announces KORESOUND PACKS
Each sound in every KORESOUND PACK comes with consistent parameter mapping for the high-resolution KORE controller. (2007-11-16)
Sound Synthesis Master Class With Peter Schwartz Scheduled
You will spend two days with a top music industry professional learning how to translate that sound in your head into a synth patch you can play and use. (2007-11-16)
Loopmasters Introduces Electro House Beats Library
Electro House Beats is a cool collection of brand new original Beats and Breaks. (2007-11-15)
Edirol Releases Version 2 Software For M-16DX Mixer
The free v2 software includes Cakewalk SONAR™ and Apple Logic™ modes that enable these powerful DAWs to be controlled out of the box. (2007-11-15)
AudioWarrior Releases "30 Drum Kits Plus 12 World Percussion" Instrument Collection
Includes authentic acoustic kits to contemporary electronic collections and ethnic percussion from around the world. (2007-11-14)
Alfred Introduces Iz: Wonderful World Hawaiian Songbook
These beautiful interpretations are faithfully captured in piano arrangements for all to enjoy. (2007-11-14)
Sinevibes Releases Planet V Expansion Library For Roland Fantom-S And Fantom-X
Planet V includes a stunning variety of sounds. (2007-11-14)
NuGen Audio Releases Stereoplacer Version 2.3 Parametric EQ For Mac OSX And Windows VST
Stereoplacer is designed to allow frequency specific stereo positioning. (2007-11-14)
Loopmasters Introduces Aquasky And Trafik Sample Libraries
The first 2 releases from the Artist Series come from leading UK dance producers Aquasky and Trafik. (2007-11-14)
Randy Cox MIDI Software Introduces Software MIDI Controller
The software works through your sound cards game controller interface to control the patch you're currently using. (2007-11-13)
PowerFX Releases "The War Machine" VSTi
"The War Machine" consists of 87 sounds programmed into the Maize VSTi Sample Player which is included in the product. (2007-11-13)
Vienna Symphonic Library Announces Vienna Ensemble Mixing And Host Software
The exclusive Vienna Instruments mixing and host software is available as a free download for all registered users of Vienna Instruments and works on Macs and PCs. (2007-11-13)
Alfred Brings Celtic Songs Home With Celtic Woman Songbook
Celtic Woman built a massive global following by delivering authentic Celtic music through spectacular live concerts and gorgeous, platinum-certified recordings. (2007-11-12)
M-Audio Announces KeyStudio 49i
Keyboard controller, piano and Pro Tools M-Powered audio interface in one convenient package. (2007-11-12)
Pro-Sounds LD-50 Sound-Set Available For Korg OASYS LAC-1
LD-50 is comprised of 189 programs and 61 combis in PCG format for easy loading into your OASYS system. (2007-11-09)
Beta Monkey Music Announces Pure Country III And IV Drum Loop Collections Available In REX2 Format
Pure Country III and Pure Country IV are complete country songwriting packages, featuring over 750 acoustic brush and stick drum loops. (2007-11-09)
Big Fish Audio Introduces Bollywood Grooves Sample Library
This library is inspired by the sound of Indian cinema, using the same instruments and styles typically featured in films of the genre. (2007-11-09)
WWAYM Releases NWRCFil 2 Filter VST Effect
NWRCFil 2 is based on classic hardware filters where simplicity and the warm sound is most important. (2007-11-09)
Big Fish Audio Announces LA Bass Sessions Loop Collection
This set gives you over 3.5 GB of grooving rock, pop, funk, and R&B bass phrases (1.6 GB of 24-bit WAV content) in WAV, REX, RMX, and Apple Loops formats. (2007-11-08)
Sample Logic Releases Ambience Impacts Rhythms Instrument Collection Update
Along with new hot skins, ADSR and delay controls have been implemented to streamline your production process. (2007-11-08)
Ableton Announces Live 7 Upgrade For Live 6 LE Owners
Live 6 LE owners will soon be able to upgrade directly to the full version of Ableton Live 7. (2007-11-08)
VirSyn Announces Release Of VTAPE Analog Tape Suite
VTAPE is a set of two plugins based on a thorough simulation of the famous sound of analog tape machines. (2007-11-08)
Cakewalk Now Shipping Martin Atkins' Beat Fetish Volume 1 Sound Library
Beat Fetish provides actual drums and grooves that were programmed, designed, and recorded during recording sessions spanning over 25 years. (2007-11-08)
CME Now Shipping M-Key Portable MIDI Controller
M-Key is a 49-key MIDI keyboard featuring a joystick control, mobile phone sound module, trigger pad, and more. (2007-11-08)
Wallander Instruments Releases WIVI Woodwinds Instrument Collection
Contains a large array of the traditional instruments included in an orchestral woodwind section. (2007-11-08)
Edirol Announces Leopard Drivers For Controller Keyboards, Field Recorders, And Audio Interfaces
Leopard drivers are also available for the M-16DX digital audio mixer. (2007-11-08)
BandmateLoops.com Releases Classic Jazz Drums Loop Collection
Jam with over 180 inspiring loops spanning four complete tempo groups; including 80, 95, 120 and 140bpm. (2007-11-08)
Submersible Music Shipping KitCore™ MIDI Drum Plug-In
Using the best of digital and analog, the kit's tone is burned-in at the sample level for great sound with minimal CPU load. (2007-11-07)
Digidesign Ships C|24™ Control Surface For Pro Tools Systems
C|24 features a sleek industrial design that combines a highly-advanced control surface with a full complement of analog inputs and a versatile monitoring section. (2007-11-07)
AudioWarrior Releases Free Djembe KONTAKT Instrument
Free Djembe was designed using KONTAKT and works best with an unweighted MIDI controller such as the Oxygen8. (2007-11-07)
Puremagnetik Releases BIG07 Collection Of 13 Micropaks
From retro synthesizers and drums to classic guitars and keyboards, BIG07 offers a wide spectrum of sounds and styles. (2007-11-07)
Ueberschall Releases Liquid Instruments Vol. 9 Percussion Loop/Sample Collection
Liquid Percussion is 3.5 GB, over 4200 loops and single samples, full 24 bit recordings. (2007-11-07)
GForce Introduces Virtual String Machine Sound Library
VSM is a highly intuitive yet eminently powerful virtual string machine that captures many of the sounds from this genre of instruments. (2007-11-07)
Submersible Music, Drums On Demand To Ship Libraries As Expansion Packs
The volumes available for DrumCore and DrumCore LT (the free "lite" version of DrumCore) include "Upbeat & Aggressive", "Blues & Boogie" and "Jazz & Latin". (2007-11-07)
Samplebase.com Announces "Keepin' It South" And "Keepin' It Dirty" Sample Collections
Each SoundBlock contains pre-constructed mixes, a playable intro, verse, chorus and outro, and lots of mix options. (2007-11-06)
KeyToSound Releases Production Pack Audio Stereo Processor Suite
Includes 4 plug-ins: The Dynamic EQ, The Essential Compressor, The Precision EQ, and The Vintage EQ. (2007-11-06)
Digital Music Doctor Releases Sonar 7 - Know It All! Tutorial
The Audio section provides in-depth coverage on recording, mixing and mastering digital audio using Sonar 7. (2007-11-06)
Loopmasters Releases Hip Hop & RnB Breaks Drum Loop Collection
All of the samples in this pack represent a great selection of groove ideas within the styles of Hip Hop and RnB. (2007-11-06)
Audeon Releases Windows Demo Version Of UFO Software Synthesizer
UFO is built upon Audeon's proprietary TransModal Synthesis engine, wrapped in a unique and intuitive user interface. (2007-11-06)
BIAS Announces Master Perfection Suite Updated To Version 1.2
In addition to supporting Mac OS X v.10.3.9, 10.4 and Windows XP, the Master Perfection Suite is also fully compatible with Apple's new Mac OS X v.10.5 (Leopard) and Microsoft's Vista operating systems. (2007-11-05)
Blue Cat Audio Releases StereoScope Series Plug-Ins
Both plug-ins analyze the stereo image in detail and provide a visual representation of the signal in the stereo field. (2007-11-05)
SamplerBanks.com Releases "Nord Modular G2 Series - Vol. 02 - ON STAGE" Sampler
This is a creative collection of more than 110 multi-sampled sounds recorded from the extraordinary Nord Modular G2 hardware synthesizer. (2007-11-05)
Puremagnetik Releases Free Pack Of Audio Effect Racks
This free pack of 35 audio effect racks was created by Australian producer Neon Stereo. (2007-11-02)
Submersible Music Releases TempestaPack I Sound Pack
Content comes pre-configured with metadata for use with the DrumCore/DrumCore LT search engine. (2007-11-02)
Roland Releases Leopard Compatible Drivers For EDIROL Products
38 EDIROL products are now Mac OS 10.5-compatible. (2007-11-01)
db audioware Announces "Sidechain Compression" Online Tutorial
The video presents a step-by-step introduction to two of the most popular applications of this useful technique. (2007-11-01)
Free Concert And Clinic At Guitar Center's East Brunswick Store
All the sounds for keyboards, drums and bass will be coming from IK's music software instruments. (2007-11-01)
Toontrack Music Releases Toontrack Solo And SoundMover
Toontrack Solo provides standalone, multi-instance operation of Toontrack samplers and support for specialist MIDI controllers. (2007-11-01)
New Company Digital Redux Announces Sample Library Series
Digital Redux is a collective of NYC-based recording artists, producers, and engineers. (2007-11-01)
Alfred Introduces New Teach Yourself To Play Guitar And Piano CD-ROM Series
New guitar CD-ROM series includes a variety of styles, and the new piano CD-ROM is perfect for aspiring pianists. (2007-11-01)
Ueberschall Announces Release Of RetroFit Series Sampling CDs
The RetroFit series contains fifteen of Ueberschall's most popular sample CDs, but now converted to famous Elastik player format. (2007-11-01)
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