Many Neuron VS users have been asking for MODELmaker, and they win ! MODELMaker is now available for Neuron VS users. This software makes possible to transform own samples into neuronal Models, and is available for both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. A software update for Neuron VS is coming shortly.
MODELMaker is freely available to all registered Neuron VS users
Lexicon debuts its "Lexicon Pro Omega Studio", an integrated computer recording system that includes the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer now with a VST version of the Pantheon Lexicon reverb plug-in, coupled with Steinberg's Cubase LE featuring 48 track audio/64 MIDI tracks.
After Mozart, Beethoven and Nina Hagen, Cantor 1.6 now sings in German ! This vocal synthesis software supports german language and features a new choir rendering function.
More info and download in the MM software section.
ReNoise is now available as version 1.5 RC (Release Candidate) for Mac OS X. This release contains all features that will be available in the final version. If no major bugs pop up in this release, this RC version will be the final version of Renoise 1.5.
ReNoise 1.5 RC is available for free (demo version) and for registered users (full version).
MetaSynth is a revolutionary electronic music and sound design environment which gives the ability to generate audio by painting or importing pictures. The new version 4.0 (Mac OS 9 & X, 16 bit)) and 4.0 Pro (Mac OS X only, 24 bit and real-time recording) is now available. MetaSynth now features full-fidelity preview, realtime editing, and capture-to-disk recording, and six rooms : effects, images, image filter, spectrum, sequencer and montage room.
Metasynth 4 costs $499 and $599 (Pro version). A demo version is available.
Expert Sleepers has updated Crossfade Loop Synth to v2.1.1 which now features : fixed crash when using alternate and reverse loop modes, and fixed crash which could occur when GUI repeatedly opened and closed.
Tiny Software announced that its live loops player Outil is now updated to v1.6. This new version features a new Midi learn window and a new wet/dry function for Midi plugins.
SonicBirth is an Audio Units plugins designing application which allows you to build your own AudioUnit plug-ins. You can work with existing circuits or by creating circuits completely from scratch. SonicBirth is also an AudioUnits package which comes bundled with a set of plug-ins designed for standalone use as plug-ins as well as pre-constructed circuits to modify or build upon for creating new plug-ins. SonicBirth is based on a powerful, flexible engine. Every plug-in can be used in 32 bits or 64 bits for added precision.
This preview version costs $99 and the final price will be $129
Digidesign's Beta Program is looking for users who use Pro Tools with any of the following operating systems on Mac OS X or Windows XP:
Japanese
Chinese Simplified
Spanish
Italian
The candidate must be using a supported Pro Tools TDM system (HD or HD Accel) or Pro Tools LE system (Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, Mbox). If you use Pro Tools in any of the languages mentioned above and are using a supported PT system (as specified) you could become part of this beta program. If you are interested in becoming a beta tester for Digidesign, please contact Digidesign at the following e-mail only: Digi_beta@Digidesign.com
Digidesign updated again Pro Tools TDM and LE to version 6.7.cs8 in order to fix the OS X Keyboard Shortcuts feature that would not work with Pro Tools 6.7cs7 version. This "old" (January 19 !) ProTools 6.7sc7 version already tried to fix keyboard shortcuts problems for European versions.
TC Electronic introduced the VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb for PowerCore, a direct port of the legendary reverb algorithm from TC's System 6000, the first truly high-end VST/AU reverb for digital audio workstations. The VSS3 algorithm is made up of nearly 800 parameters, all of which have been condensed into a simple user interface with clear choices at all levels. Industry-standard presets and customizable focus fields from System 6000 are included to facilitate easy start-up. VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb will be shipping in February at 495 EUR retail ex. VAT.
Until now TC Electronic reverbs based on this approach have only been available in hardware form - M3000, Reverb 4000 and System 6000. VSS3 defines TC Electronic reverb, and it is now available to DAW users via the PowerCore platform.
Cycling '74 will distribute JazzMutant's Lemur multitouch control surface within the United States. The Lemur is a sleek portable controller for live performance computer music applications featuring a 12" LCD display and a proprietary touch screen interface that can simultaneously track multiple fingers.
The Lemur communicates with a host computer over 100-baseT Ethernet using the Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol developed at UC Berkeley's Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT). OSC is an emerging standard for synthesis control that supports simple configuration, 32-bit data resolution, and low latency. Applications that currently feature OSC support include Cycling '74's Max/MSP, Native Instruments' Reaktor, and Pd, a popular open-source sound synthesis application.
Muse Research, Inc. announced the Version 1.2 software upgrade for Receptor, the ground-breaking hardware VST plug-in player. This software update for Receptor adds significant new features, including ADAT output support that increases the number of outputs to a total of ten. Also new in version 1.2 is Z-Load (patent-pending), which dramatically reduces the amount of time required to load a plug-in, as well as new MIDI mapping features with full support for keyboard zones and layers, improving Receptor's functionality as a synth, sampler, and sound module. Version 1.2 software for Receptor is slated to ship in the first quarter of this year.
Muse Research, also announced that it completed testing for compatibility with hundreds of freeware plug-ins. The company reports that Receptor customers are finding new plug-ins that work with Receptor almost daily and the list is growing fast. The web is full of compatible plug-ins and a Receptor customer can install them using the "Unsupported Plug-ins" installation feature.
MR also announced UniWire, a single cable solution for connecting Receptor to a computer (Mac or PC) using standard Ethernet protocol and standard, off-the-shelf network peripherals to carry all audio, midi, and control data over a single wire. UniWire technology makes it possible to seamlessly integrate Receptor into a VST host on a Mac or PC by simply installing the UniWire VST onto the host, and then connecting the Receptor to the computer over a standard Ethernet cable. The company has announced that it will create UniWire plug-ins in other formats as well.
FD: Please Muse, do a RTAS version to emancipate the large ProTools users community deprived of VST compatibility. I'm sure we would rather buy a Receptor than a windows PC to run VST plugins that we miss ;-)
Urs Heckmann has released the Filterscape AU plug-in bundle for MacOS X. Filterscape is a flexible sound bending plug-in, a parametric equalizer and a virtual analog filter. It comes with Filterscape VA (virtual analog synthesizer) and Filterscape Q6 (dynamic morphing 6-band equalizer).
The Filterscape bundle is available for Mac OS X (AU) for US$129.
During Namm, Korg released the KONTROL49 MIDI Studio Controller, which combines 49 full-size keys with a unique array of pads, encoders, sliders and multiple displays. An abundant 40 assignable performance elements include traditional Pitch and Mod wheels, a Vector Joystick for simultaneous control of two separate parameters, plus a pair of assignable switches. Eight pairs of assignable sliders and rotary encoders feature individual color-coded backlit LCD displays that show each controller's user-defined function name and parameter value.
EDIROL announced the newest addition to their line of audio interfaces, the FA-66. The FA-66 is a 6-channel version of the FA-101 FireWire interface. The EDIROL FA-66 allows simultaneous recording of up to 6 channels of audio at 24-bit, 96kHz, or up to 4 channels of audio at 24-bit/192kHz. Record two microphones directly into the FA-66 via the included phantom power mic preamps. These two XLR/TRS combo jacks can record from either microphone or line level devices directly into the computer – including Hi-Z capability for guitarists.
George Yohng aka, 4Front, has released W1 Limiter, a limiter that he claims to be a clone of the famous Waves L1-Ultramaximizer, with an "identical output". This result was obtained by tweaking the 4Front YLimiter. W1 Limiter is available as a free VST effect plug-in for MacOS X.
While we did not compare to the original L1, you VST compatible macmusicians should take an ear on it and submit your comments, specially for this price ;-)
During Namm, IK Multimedia announced T-RackS TDM, supporting the TDM platform for the Pro Tools HD environment. T-RackS TDM includes five sound processors, an analog-modeled Equalizer, Compressor, Limiter and a Soft-Clipping.
T-RackS TDM, now also includes the new iLok® support, for more convenience in working with the software in multiple facilities. Sold as a separate package including both TDM and RTAS support, T-RackS TDM is expected to be released in the spring of 2005, at an MSRP of $/
During NAMM, Genelec launched its new 8130A Digital Monitoring System. Featuring a 192 kHz/24-bit digital audio interface, AES/EBU digital and analog audio inputs, as well as automatic detection of word length and sampling frequency, plus Genelec's Minimum Diffraction Enclosure design, the 8130A is the latest addition to Genelec's 8000 MDE Series of Bi-amplified Active Monitors.
The 8130A supports single and dual-wire digital input mode, is compatible with Genelec's 7050A subwoofer, and up to eight 8130A's can be daisy-chained together in digital or analog mode.
The new Genelec 8130A will be available March '05 at an MSRP of $995.00 per monitor.
The webradio broadcast software Nicecast by Rogue Amoeba is now updated to version 1.7, and now features : new advanced Hijacking and Advanced Device options for more powerful audio control, new Public URL field for External Servers, new retryTimeInterval hidden preference and everal bug fixes, included two crashing bugs.
Beta Monkey Music has released several of their most popular drum loop and sample libraries in Apple Loops format for use in GarageBand, Soundtrack, Logic Express 7, Logic Pro 7 and Final Cut Pro 4. Nearly 3000 brand new Apple Loops and song starters in total.
New Apple Loop releases is $29.99. More info on BetaMonkey web site.
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George Yohng aka, 4Front, has released W1 Limiter, a limiter that he claims to be a clone of the famous Waves L1-Ultramaximizer, with an "identical output". This result was obtained by tweaking the 4Front YLimiter. W1 Limiter is available as a free VST effect plug-in for MacOS X.
