The whole web is talking about it as if it were this week's event, and I'm snowed under messages asking me to announce the news which is not exactly a recent one. So this leads me to remind you that MacMusic announced last June 20 that the Live 5 Beta version is available. Almost a month later, this beta version is, of course, still available and downloadable.
Ableton is waiting for your bugs reports and other comments.
Native Instruments had updated Kontakt to version 2.0.2. This new release adds a lot of enhancements and bugfixes : output configuration can now be changed and saved in hosts, big browser fonts, output config dialog now allows easy switching between channels, hanging notes problem has been fixed, library issues with incorrect glide default value have been fixed, library issues with loading in non-DFD modes have been fixed, issues with high CPU load have been fixed, issues with start-up crashes have been fixed, and more....
Today JazzMutant announces that the Multitouch Control Surface Lemur is finally out of the factory and available worldwilde. 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's interface objects can be customized with JazzMutant's "physical" properties that include friction, smoothing, and fade-in and fade-out.
The street price is 2190 euros and available for European citizens directly from JazzMutant web site. For American and Canadian citizens, they must order their Lemur at $2495 directly to Cycling'74.
The Myriad Music Plug-In enables you to build Web pages in which music will be played, displayed, printed, saved... Music files are ".mus" files created with Melody Assistant or Harmony Assistant. Since the plug-in uses the same sound database as Melody/Harmony, you are sure the result is what you expected. Much more, it provides a digital quality output but files are short. This plug-in work with Netscape, Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Opera.
Steinberg announces that the updated version of its virtual piano instrument is now shipping worldwide. The Grand 2 features an entirely new added grand piano, surround capabilities as well as a range of features designed to maximise computer resource efficiency.
The Grand 2 is available for 239 euros and existing customers can update to the new The Grand 2 version for 89 euros.
Studio Projects announces a new and amazing pop-filter, suitable for all vocal applications. The SP-MPF directional capability allows for different sonic detail depending on which side of the filter faces the artist. The front side (logo facing the artist) offers better midrange clarity and less low frequency detail. Turn it around, you get less midrange and more lows!
KAE Labs announces the release of VocalWriter 2.0, an update version now supporting Mac OS X. In addition, this release features increased vocal polyphony to 20 voices, downloadable PDF documentation and a lower shareware registration fee. VocalWriter is an application that can automatically sing unrestricted English lyrics. Combining a software vocal / instrumental synthesizer with an interactive music editor, VocalWriter is a MIDI file editor, player and synthesizer in a single integrated environment.
The NAMM summer session 2005 will take place from Friday July 22d to Sunday July 24th at Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana USA. This year NAMM is joining with the Midwest Music Summit to fill the downtown area with more than 250 bands and artists for entertainment after show hours.
Mackie announces that its Tracktion software is now compatible with Mac OS 10.4 - aka Tiger - operating system. Tracktion is an audio/midi workstation - giving you a clean, intuitive, and clutter-free interface without losing the features you find in software costing much more.
MacMusic doesn't make a habit of relating information in connexion with private life in this section, however the sad news has been confirmed for several weeks : Robert Moog is sick. The famous "Bob", to whom musicians owe so much, is suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. Bob Moog's condition seems to change from day to day. His family has just put online a site and a visitor's book to collect messages from friends and from the musical community.
MacMusic pays all its sympathy and support to Bob Moog and his family.
Native Instruments presents Kontakt Experience, the first instrument collection specifically designed for Kontakt 2. Kontakt Experience includes 128 new instruments that cover a wide range of musical styles and include lead synths, bass, vocal sounds, drum kits, pads, guitars, various construction kits, and much more.
Kontakt Experience ships on a single DVD and is exclusively for use with Kontakt 2. It will be available in August 2005 for $119 or 99 Euro.
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