DrumCore provides a complete set of tools for creating great drum tracks. It is the only product that combines name-brand drummer content (in both audio and MIDI formats), with a unified search engine, letting you search, select and export files into your audio workstation in nothing flat. DrumCore even helps you manage your own loop libraries.
Access has announced its new range of Virus Total Integration hardware synths, complete with a VIRUSControl VST and AU compatible plug-in for Mac OS 10.3 or higher. it includes increased polyphony, 2 new oscillator types, a programmable arpeggiator, 16x2 delay/reverb fx and more. The new TI products link via USB to your computer with VIRUSControl software.
The new Virus TI Line (TI Desktop 1,800 euros, TI Keyboard 2,350 euros and TI Polar 2,350 euros) will ship December 2004.
ApulSoft has ported two new more free VST plug-ins to OS X in VST and Audio Units formats. Big Tick's Cheeze Machine and Slim Slow Slider's Linear Phase Graphical Equalizer are now available as free downloads on ApulSoft web site.
Matriosity 1.2 by Kenneth Hoffmann is a serial matrix creation tool. It allows users to enter in a prime row, either as numbers (1-11, and either 0 or 12 for C) or letters (C, C#, etc.). It then generates a serial matrix, displaying the data as per the users' preference as numbers or letters, and displaying the prime form of the matrix's dyads, trichords, tetrachords, and hexachords.
Metacorder 1.0 by Gallery Software enables users of CoreAudio hardware running with Mac OS X to create a full function audio field recorder on a Powerbook. 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 iXML metadata entry, all in a very intuitive and easy to use package.
Sonic Studio announced the version 1.9.1 of Sonic Studio HD, their digital audio workstation software. SonicStudio HD has set many precedents for the industry, with such firsts as support for the AES-EBU standard for 24 bit word length and the DVD-Video–mandated standard for 96 and 192 KHz sample rates, as well as multitasking DSP and double precision data paths.
When the news are as exciting as a Sunday in November, even the smallest software overjoys us ! So it is with RetroPlayer 1.5, a music player with which you can listen to music as if it was played by an analog record player. You can re-enjoy a piece of music that you have listened to for many times.
In a word, an excellent excuse to rummage about in the MacMusic softwares section.
The Mac OS 10.3.6 Update is available via "software update" utility or on download at Apple web site. This update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.3 Panther and is recommended for all users.
Key enhancements include:
- improved file sharing for Mac (AFP), UNIX (NFS) and PC (SMB/CIFS) networks
- more reliable network automounts and launch of network applications
- improved OpenGL technology and updated ATI and NVIDIA graphic drivers
- additional FireWire audio and USB device compatibility
- updated Calculator, DVD Player, Image Capture, and Safari applications
- improved compatibility for third party applications
- previous standalone security updates
Dropsound is a sound-playing app, made for digital music-makers (and co-developed by one). It is an attempt to fill the void left by SoundApp, which did not move on to Mac OS X along with everyone who used it. It uses Quicktime to play sound files (including WAV's, AIF's, MP3's, etc.) dropped onto it. It can queue up multiple files and play through them one by one. It also has some synthesizing abilities and a 'quit when done' feature.
More info about this new version available in MM softwares section.
SoundToys Inc. announced EchoBoy TDM, an echo machine and the latest toy in the SoundsToys line of plug-ins for Pro Tools systems. EchoBoy TDM is a fully-featured echo/delay for Pro Tools systems.
EchoBoy will be available in December 2004 for $495.00.
Audio Ease announced that its Rocket Science Bundle is now available for Mac OS X in RTAS, Audio Units, HTDM, VST, and MAS formats. Rocket Science Bundle features Orbit (Psychoacoustic flight path simulator), Roger (Multiple Gender vowel bank) and Follo (Energy driven band booster).
Frontier Design Group announced a new Wireless remote control which support most of audio sequencers (protools, Logic, Digital performer, cubase, sonar...)
This transport and its USB dongle allow to :
- operates your computer-based digital audio workstation from anywhere in your studio (10 meters)
- Adjust monitor mix settings from inside an iso booth, or easily record instruments that are physically incompatible with your workspace (piano, drums, etc.)
- Uses high-frequency RF technology
- Operates on AA batteries
- Two-way interface: get timecode position, track name/number, track volume, pan settings and more via backlit LCD display and LED indicators
- Compatible with Mac and Windows
WayOutWare announced the TimewARP 2600, the software synth version of the ARP 2600. All of the original control features from the ARP 2600 are there, but this plugin version features : 8 voice polyphony, extensive patch manager, real-time performance, and more...
The TimewARP 2600 is scheduled to ship November 2004. More info on WayOutWare web site.
Bass Tuner AU 1.0 by Laidman & Katsura is an Audio Unit plug-in tuner just for bass guitar. Small but powerful ! Hands-free operation, listens while you tune. Optimized bass register pitch detection.
You can download it from the MM softwares section.
Primacoustic has introduced the IsoPad series of speaker isolation devices. The pads are designed to eliminate the coupling and associated low-mid resonance of speaker cabinets as they vibrates sympathetically with solid surfaces.
Grand Staff Audio Units 1.0 by Laidman & Katsura is a plug-in tuner for pianists, singers, and budding musicans. Shows single note on a Grand Staff. Hands-free operation, listens while you tune.
This shareware is available in the MacMusic softs section.
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