Edirol today announced the UA-25, a compact audio interface for mobile computer-based audio recording. The UA-25, packaged in a durable metal casing, is bus-powered and transports both audio and MIDI signals to and from the computer all through a single USB connection. It offers phantom power mic preamps on the TRS/XLR combo inputs for use with premium microphones; a Hi-Z switch to bring a guitar or bass in without the need for a direct box; Digital In to bring in DAT and Mini Disc, RCA, TRS Balanced, and Digital Output to send the signal to any audio destination. The UA-25 also offers balanced +4 dBu inputs & outputs.
Suggested retail price is $295 with availability in the 3rd quarter of 2004.
PG Music has released Version 12 of its Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh OS X. New features include an all new 32-bit PPC program engine, enhanced user interface, faster program operation, improved playback timing, improved support for CoreMIDI, QuickTime Music synthesizer and controller keyboards, plus odd time signature support, new count in types, increased maximum number of soloists, the ability to intelligently transform a 4/4 melody to a 3/4 time signature and much more.
Ban In A Box costs $88 (light version) and $250 (full version). Full update from version 11 costs $99 and full update from version 8 costs $109.
Edirol Corporation today announced the PCR-M1, the MIDI-only version of the PCR-1 compact USB Keyboard controller. The PCR-M1 is a 25-Key MIDI controller that measures just over one inch thick and weighs less than three pounds. With Edirol's S.L.I.M. technology, full-sized keys with a shorter travel distance provide a very comfortable playable action. The PCR-M1 has been designed specifically to meet the needs of traveling musicians, performers, and home studios alike with features such as three power options: directly from the USB port, from 4 AAA batteries or from an optional AC adapter.
Suggested retail price is $310 with availability in the 4th quarter of 2004.
Xavier besse was proposing since last year his editor under JAVA/GNU GPL but it couldn't work on macs. Our K5000 spaceships were orphans but… With some more work, the help of Jens Groh and the Plum Stone MIDI Project of Bob Lang, it's done. (LPM: A big personal thank you for all three of you)
The Bomb Factory plugins pack v4.1 for Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Digi 001, and Mbox expires July 17, 2004. This new version 4.1.1 has no expiration date for following plugins : Bomb Factory BF76, BF Essentials Clip Remover, BF Essentials Correlation Meter, BF Essentials Meter Bridge, BF Essentials Noise Meter, BF Essentials Tuner and Funk Logic Mastererizer.
Intakt by Native Instruments is a loop sampler specifically designed for rhythmic loop playback, manipulation, and mayhem and comes with an extensive sampling library from EastWest and Zero-G. Today Native Instruments announces that a demo version is available on download.
Multi Delay by Arne knup is an AudioUnit plugin with 10 individual channels with a Delay and a Filter. Notch, Lowpass, Highpass and Bandpass Filter. Every parameter can be modulated by a LFO or by steps. This 0.0.6 update fixes some drawing issues in the AU Version.
ExsManager OSX is a management software for Exs24 instruments and files. Redmatica has announced that ExsManager version 2.6 for Mac OS X is now available. The main new features of release 2.6 are: new reference matching mode for solving complex library naming conflicts automaticall, new instrument renaming function, new Redmatica color scheme, general bugfixes and more.
ExsManager costs 40 euros and pro version 80 euros. Version 2.6 is a free update for current users.
Artificialear has announced the release of Virtuoso Violin, a violin library that's built for your NN-XT sampler. Virtuoso Violin contains over 1,300 samples and more than 200 patches. The variety of articulations and patches is truly remarkable, ranging from sustained notes to staccato to pizzicato. Also included are half and whole-step trills, tremolos, harmonics, saltando (spiccato), marcato, col legno, Bartok pizz, glissandi, tremolo glissandi, runs, arpeggiando, patterns, and more.
METRO is a fast-operating, easy-to-learn high-powered sequencer for the design of professional audio projects. It stands alone as a complete and integrated MIDI, audio and video production system. Sagan Technology has announced updates for Metro, Metro LX and Metro SE. These new pre-releases provide some new features and several bug fixes.
M-Audio has announced that its Keystation Pro 88 is now available. Keystation 88 pro is a USB powered master keyborard which features : 88-note hammer-action keyboard, 59 MIDI-assignable controllers, USB bus powered and MIDI I/O.
Live 4 Public Beta is available now for all registered Users!
For those of you who just can't wait to check out Live 4, you are invited to participate in the public beta test* now available at http://www.ableton.com/index.php?main=live4beta. The Live 4 beta is limited to registered Live users only. A public beta for all users (even non-registered) will be coming soon. We will keep you up-to-date.
New in Live 4 : In Live 4, you will find a complete and inspiring approach to MIDI sequencing, pattern recording, drag-and-drop sampling, virtual instruments and MIDI hardware support. Ableton has also made substantial extensions and enhancements to existing functionality, including such features as swing/groove for audio and MIDI clips, a powerful new channel-routing scheme, simplified recording, sample reverse, and several exciting new creative options for the Session View.
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