ApulSoft has ported several freeware open source plug-ins to VST and Audio Units formats for Mac OS X. Following plugins are now available on free download :Bram's SupaPhaser, TobyBear's Decimator, TobyBear's and Bram's MadShifta, BetaBugs Crayon Filter, TobyBear's CowDelay and Black Water Reverb.
Note that if you are a plug-in developer on Mac and would like to have your plug-ins ported to OSX VST or AU, you can contact ApulSoft. Good news !!
Zebra is a virtual synthetizer plugin that combines subtractive/additive synthesis with a powerful modulation engine. This new version of Zebra (v1.5 build 10) is a bugfix version : MIDI Learn doesn't reset previous assignments when assigning a new CC and fixes Legato Mode works properly now in double or quad Voicings.
Audio Hijack Pro by Rogue Amoeba allows user to record audio from any app on the Mac. This update v2.1.1 features a new 'Add to iPod' script, improved handling of RealPlayer files, fixed several Timer-related bugs, including never-ending one-shot timers, fixed issues with AppleScripts causing crashes, as well as providing better AppleScript error dialog.
Audio Hijack Pro 2.1.1 is available from MacMusic softs section.
Mackie announces its new digital console X Bus X.200. This product will have two versions : X.200 and X.400 with similar architecture : unique interface with double touch sensitive monitor, 96 khz resolution (up to 192 khz), automation and DSP integrated, 25 touch sensitive faders, E/S card interface (and optional E/S card Firewire for audio streaming with computer. The two versions support Vst plug-ins and monitoring with Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase SX, Nuendo and other audio software.
Following the recent launch of Electronic Instruments 2, Native Instruments is now also offering an enhanced version of the first Reaktor instrument collection. Electronic Instruments 1 consists of the drum machine "Rhythmaker", the lead synthesizer "Titan", the bass synth "Grobian", the pad synth "Atmotion", the envelope controlled multieffects unit "EnFX", the dub delay "Longflow" and the filter bank "Anima". The reissued version is now optimized for Reaktor 4 and Reaktor Session, and contains various enhancements to the instruments.
The revamped version of Electronic Instruments 1 is available now for $69 / 69 Euro.
MegaSeg DJ by Fidelity Media is a mobile DJ and radio station automation solution for MP3/QuickTime mixing and programming. This update v2.7.4 features improved AAC and MP3 ID3 tag reading, minor improvements and bufixes.
The drum sampler Battery by Native Instruments is updated to version 2.0, wich features : New Sample Engine, Customizable Matrix, Graphical Mapping Editor, Filter and Equalizer, Compressor, Modulation, Loop section, New sample library (3.5 GB), Multiformat Import, Many details in the user interface have been improved, Customizable Interface, Resampling effect, Improved file management with a drum kit selection dialogue box, Export of individual cells, Improved voice group and choke group management and Learn Function for key mapping.
More info and download from the MacMusic softs section.
On the Tascam US website you can find a new software revision for the Tascam DM-24. This upgrade is designed for the Firewire Card Option, so we can hope about the avalaibility of this card for soon.....
Emagic Apple have updated Logic Pro 6 for both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X to version 6.4.3. This new version features : fixes problems with control surfaces on Dual CPU Macs, fixes a rare problem with the "Recent Files" menu and now opens Songs that were saved with Logic 7.
Guitar Shed is a software toolbox for guitarists, bassists, and other types of musicians. Includes 2 tuners (chromatic and tonal), chord library, tablature organizer, gig manager, web manager, metronome, jam machine, and song jam. This new 2.8 version features : contextual menus added for many of the most-used sections (Right-click or control-click), better compatibility with some external USB microphones for the chromatic tuner, and other small maintenance improvements and updates.
This update is free and available from our softwares section.
IK Multimedia has updated SampleTank to v2.0.8. It now features : SampleTank 2 (AU) is now fully compatible with Apple's Logic Pro 7, Simpler authorization process thanks to a new step by step Wizard, Lower CPU load when using PsTs and Effects are now correctly saved when saving Module Presets.
Apple today added a 1.8 GHz single processor Power Mac(R) G5 desktop priced at just $1,499 to its 64-bit Power Mac G5 line. The new 1.8 GHz Power Mac G5 includes:
- 1.8 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5;
- 600 MHz front-side bus;
- 256MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (4GB maximum);
- 80GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive;
- AGP 8X Pro graphics slot;
- NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64MB DDR SDRAM;
- 3 PCI slots (64-bit, 33 MHz)
- 8x SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW).
The 1.2 GHz PowerPC G4 iBook has a suggested retail price of $999 (US) and includes:
- a crisp 12.1-inch (diagonal) active-matrix TFT display;
- 256MB DDR SDRAM expandable to up to 1.25GB maximum memory;
- a 30GB Ultra ATA hard drive;
- AirPort Extreme 54 Mbps 802.11g wireless networking;
- a slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive.
MidiPipe is updated to v0.9.8 and now features : Added "DLS Synth" tool - user interface for Apple's DLS Synth, fixed key repeat problem in Keybord tool and fixed comment field in SMF Player. MidiPipe is a Midi utility which allows you to modify in real time MIDI messages.
MidiPipe is available in the MacMusic softwares section.
Apple announces the "Apple Logic 7 Tour" coming to 30 US cities this fall. At this informative event, you'll learn how the new features and capabilities in Logic Pro 7 make it the complete solution for music creation and audio production. In addition to Logic Pro 7, you can learn about the new Logic Express 7 and about GarageBand.
You can find the Logic 7 Tour in a city near you and register online on the Apple web site.
Gallery UK today announce imminent availability of Metacorder 1.0, enabling users of CoreAudio hardware to create a full function audio field recorder on a Powerbook. Although existing Audio hardware is perfect for field recording applications, users have been missing a dedicated software user interface and recorder for the demanding requirements of location sound recording. Metacorder replaces complex DAW software, rich with functions not relevant to field recording, and instead offers vital location-sound specific functionality such as 30 second pre-record, mirroring and metadata entry, all in a very intuitive and easy to use package.
SoundFont Synth by Andy's softwares is updated to v1.2.3. This Audio Unit component plug-in is designed to make the synthesis of natural instruments using Sound Fonts, available to GarageBand and other Audio Unit hosts. This new version features : handles bank changes now correctly.
Multiple sources say that Apple will update iBooks on Tuesday October 19. The new iBook will feature G4 processor speeds of up to 1.3GHz, and lower prices. On the other hand, sources say that Apple is planning to release the U2-edition iPod around the week of November 21. This special iPod will feature a distinctive enclosure and will come pre-loaded with all the band's major album releases.
The Audiophile 192 continues the Delta audio card line. Building on the Audiophile 2496, the Audiophile 192 features high-definition 192kHz sampling rate, 2 x 2 balanced analog I/O, S/PDIF digital I/O with PCM and surround, direct hardware input monitoring and 16-channel MIDI I/O.
Audiophile 192 is compliant with PCI 2.2, and costs 199.95$.
VSamp is a software sample player. It comprises a program for creating and playing virtual instruments, a VST plugin and an Audio Units plugin for playing VSamp instruments from within a VST or AU sequencer. This new version features : added level column to Instrument window, added buffer size preference and fixed problems with some Core Audio interfaces.
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Zebra is a virtual synthetizer plugin that combines subtractive/additive synthesis with a powerful modulation engine. This new version of Zebra (v1.5 build 10) is a bugfix version : MIDI Learn doesn't reset previous assignments when assigning a new CC and fixes Legato Mode works properly now in double or quad Voicings.
Emagic Apple have updated Logic Pro 6 for both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X to version 6.4.3. This new version features : fixes problems with control surfaces on Dual CPU Macs, fixes a rare problem with the "Recent Files" menu and now opens Songs that were saved with Logic 7.
IK Multimedia has updated SampleTank to v2.0.8. It now features : SampleTank 2 (AU) is now fully compatible with Apple's Logic Pro 7, Simpler authorization process thanks to a new step by step Wizard, Lower CPU load when using PsTs and Effects are now correctly saved when saving Module Presets.
Apple just unveils the new iBook range :
SoundFont Synth by Andy's softwares is updated to v1.2.3. This Audio Unit component plug-in is designed to make the synthesis of natural instruments using Sound Fonts, available to GarageBand and other Audio Unit hosts. This new version features : handles bank changes now correctly.
