Digidesign announces a Pro Tools LE Factory, and Factory Hardware Exchanges. Pro Tools LE system owners can now buy the Factory plugins bundle separately. Here's the detail of the two offers :
- mBox system : moogerfooger Analog Delay, JOEMEEK SC2 Compresso, JOEMEEK VC5 Meequalizer, Cosmonaut Voice and Maxim. mBox bundle costs USD 120
Visit your dealer or our online DigiStore to get your LE Factory plug-ins while the offer lasts. (You'll need a valid system serial number if you purchase through the DigiStore.)
The beta version was available on may, now comes the full 1.0 version of Augustus Loop. Augustus Loop is a looping device software made by Expertsleepers. it essentially offers a very long delay effect rather than the ability to overdub and undo. The key features of Augustus Loop that make it more than just a big delay effect are: Really long maximum delay (3600 seconds - that's one hour), and Virtual tape : the delay simulates an old-style tape delay, meaning you can change the tape speed (i.e. pitch up and down).
This Audiounit plugin is the first non-freeware plug-in from Expert Sleepers... it costs USD 20.
Alpha by LinPlug is a VST synthesizer wich features a subtractive design with special attention being paid to recreate the warmth and feel typically found in early-1980s analog synthesizers.
The public beta for Alpha 2.2 will begin in the next few days. More info to come on LinPlug web site....
CDXtract is an easay-to-use browser for audio files. It comes now to version 4.2.0 with these new features : Kontakt import, Recycle import, new DropSound utility for playing Wav and Aif files and several improvements for SampleCell import, EXS24 import and export, Gig import, Halion export, Kontakt export and NN-XT export.
CDXTract 4.2.0 is a free update for registered users.
Originally debuted at Frankfort Musik Messe Native Instruments have just announced the world wide release of a range of new software instruments emulating the sounds of three classic keyboards. Sold individually or as a package the new series reproduces the classic sounds of B4 tone wheel organ, the infamous PRO-53 and the poptastic FM7. Aimed more or less squarely at the entry level home user each instrument comes with a versatile selection of presets with the limited control over the most useful parameters.
Available for download the individual instruments are 39 euros with the package of all three being a somewhat better deal at 79 euros.
Rax by Granted Software allows you to create your ideal rack of AudioUnit synthesizers and effects all of which can be controlled by a MIDI keyboard. Rax is the easiest way to play AudioUnit instruments and process live audio through your AudioUnit effects. Rax can also handle a live audio feed allowing you to connect a microphone or guitar input. And you can easily record your performance with one click.
The last Apple iTunes update, v 4.5, already added some new functions : printing CD covers, automatically converting WMA to AAC, Apple Lossless or new audio files browsing. The new version of Tunes, v 4.6 includes support for playing your music wirelessly using AirPort Express with AirTunes. It also includes a number of other minor enhancements.
iTunes 4.6 is available via "software update" on Mac OS X prefs panel.
Just a week after the release of Core Audio driver 6.5, Digidesign just posted a new 6.5.1 version of its multi client driver. Unfortunately the 6.5 version was not the good one, and a lot of users reported bugs. The new version fixes some bugs, in particular with audio routing in Logic.
The Digidesign Core Audio Driver 6.5.1 is a free (fortunately...) download.
SEQ541 is a MIDI pattern sequencer for OS X. The program is extremely flexible, all it requires is that you have an external MIDI device generating a clock and it will output notes in time to a pattern sequence you specify. Why is SEQ541 for you?
The author: "I wrote this program because I wanted a way to control my Roland SH-32 synthesizer (which does not have a built-in sequencer) in time with a Korg ER-1 Rhythm synthesizer (which does have a built-in sequencer). It works pretty damn well for this purpose, especially live, where I would rather be playing pre-programmed melodies and basslines and tweak the knobs in real-time."
If you have a MIDI synth with a built-in sequencer, you can use SEQ541 to visually edit sequences for the device, then play then back into the device while it's recording. If you're a software synth person, SEQ541 works really well for controlling software synths like Native Instruments Absynth or Waldorf A-1 in time with your external MIDI hardware.
SupaPhaser 3.0 is an update to the phaser VST plugin by Smart Electronix. This new version features a new user interface, enhanced stereo effect, and presets. Superphaser 3.0 is available for Mac OS 10 and a version 2.0 is also available for Mac OS 9.
Apple today unveiled its new Power Mac G5 desktop line with every model featuring dual 64-bit PowerPC G5 processors. The top model, featuring two 2.5 GHz processors, a front-side bus running at 1.25 GHz per processor, and advanced liquid cooling starts at $2,999. The entry model, featuring dual 1.8 GHz processors, starts at just $1,999.
The Power Mac G5 line offers leading-edge expansion with dual 1.5 Gbps serial ATA interfaces, the industry's fastest PCI-X interface technology and AGP 8X Pro graphics. The Power Mac G5 comes standard with either the NVIDIA GeForceFX 5200 Ultra or the ATI Radeon 9600 XT graphics card; the ATI Radeon 9800 XT high-performance graphics card is available as a build-to-order option.
All Power Mac G5 desktops include Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800 and FireWire 400 ports, three USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio input and output, built-in support for 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking and an optional Bluetooth module.
According to ThinkSecret.com, Apple have clearly decided bigger is better with a shake up to their range of TFT displays. The new displays should come in three variants, 20", 23" and a whopping 30". With resolutions being 1680 x 1050, 1920 x 1200 and 2560 x 1600 respectively. In what some might see as a bold move all the displays will exclusively use a digital visual interface (DVI). On the plus side dropping the Apple Display Connector (ADC) offers powerpook and more importantly Windows users a slightly cheaper way to invest, while on the down side it introduces the need for a somewhat hefty PSU. The 30" model gobbles down a rather lardy 150 watts and its rumoured this is one of the binding factors that forced apple ...
Guitar Rig is the Native Instruments guitar setup for studio, rehearsal space, and live performance. Guitar Rig software offers an arsenal of emulations including: 4 classic and modern guitar amplifiers, 14 cabinets, 5 microphones, and over 20 effects. All of these can be freely arranged in a virtual rack in any quantity and any order you desire. The included foot controller, Rig Kontrol, makes it possible to change any sound parameter without having to take your hands off the guitar. Guitar Rig will cost 499 USD/EUR
Announced for March, Glaresoft has finally released iDrum, a rhythmic sequencer for Mac OS X. The design of this virtual drum machine is based on a single axis: the simplicity of use. Useable as fully integrated plug-in for GarageBand, Soundtrack and Logic, Idrum is also available as a stand-alone version and is delivered with several hundreds of samples.
Idrum costs 49.95 USD and a demo version is available.
Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house. Share a single broadband Internet connection and USB printer without inconvenient and obtrusive cables. Create an instant wireless network on the go. Extend the range of your current wireless network. How many devices do you need to do all this? Just one: Presenting AirPort Express.
Featuring AirTunes for playing your iTunes music wirelessly on your home stereo or powered speakers, AirPort Express brings not only the Internet but your music to wherever in your home you like to enjoy them most — whether you use a Mac or Windows PC. Unmatched in its ease of use, it delivers data rates up to 54 megabits per second, fits in the palm of your hand so you can take it wherever you go — and it costs just $129.
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The beta version was available on may, now comes the full 1.0 version of Augustus Loop. Augustus Loop is a looping device software made by Expertsleepers. it essentially offers a very long delay effect rather than the ability to overdub and undo. The key features of Augustus Loop that make it more than just a big delay effect are: Really long maximum delay (3600 seconds - that's one hour), and Virtual tape : the delay simulates an old-style tape delay, meaning you can change the tape speed (i.e. pitch up and down).
Alpha by LinPlug is a VST synthesizer wich features a subtractive design with special attention being paid to recreate the warmth and feel typically found in early-1980s analog synthesizers.
The last Apple iTunes update, v 4.5, already added some new functions : printing CD covers, automatically converting WMA to AAC, Apple Lossless or new audio files browsing. The new version of Tunes, v 4.6 includes support for playing your music wirelessly using AirPort Express with AirTunes. It also includes a number of other minor enhancements.
Just a week after the release of Core Audio driver 6.5, Digidesign just posted a new 6.5.1 version of its multi client driver. Unfortunately the 6.5 version was not the good one, and a lot of users reported bugs. The new version fixes some bugs, in particular with audio routing in Logic.
Apple today unveiled its new Power Mac G5 desktop line with every model featuring dual 64-bit PowerPC G5 processors. The top model, featuring two 2.5 GHz processors, a front-side bus running at 1.25 GHz per processor, and advanced liquid cooling starts at $2,999. The entry model, featuring dual 1.8 GHz processors, starts at just $1,999.
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Announced for March, Glaresoft has finally released iDrum, a rhythmic sequencer for Mac OS X. The design of this virtual drum machine is based on a single axis: the simplicity of use. Useable as fully integrated plug-in for GarageBand, Soundtrack and Logic, Idrum is also available as a stand-alone version and is delivered with several hundreds of samples.
