URS Plugins announces the release of 1975 Classic Console Compressor in TDM and RTAS formats. This recreation of the 1975 VCA Compressor includes two different plugins, the Compressor/Limiter/Sidechain version and the Compressor only version. They feature high Res 48 bit Double Precision processing, Adjustable Knee control from hard to soft, Compressor and separate "Brick Wall" Limiter , Internal Side Chain with High and Low Pass Filtering, Stereo, Mono and Multi-Mono.
URS Classic Compressor Bundle can buy the URS 1975 Classic Compressor for $399.99 (TDM) or $199.99 (Native) until July 31st, 2006. Users of URS Everything EQ and Compressor Bundles will receive URS 1975 Compressor for free. VST and AU versions will be released soon.
As we announced on May 22, all Ohm Force plugins are now available as Universal Binary versions, compatible with both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs. New Universal Binary versions includes :
Nomad Factory announces the release of updated versions for five plugins : BlueVerb DRV-2080 to version 1.1 r1, Studio Channel SC-226 to version 1.1 r1, Program Equalizer EQP-4 to version 1.1 r1, Limiting Amplifier LM-662 to version 1.1 r1, and Essential Studio Suite bundle to version1.2 r1.
These new versions fix an AudioUnits minor bug and are available for free.
Nicecast, the easiest way to broadcast music from OS X has been updated to version 1.8.4. This new release features :
- Updated to Instant Hijack 1.3.3 with full Intel Chip-Based Mac (ICBM) support
- Updated to Smart Crash Reports 1.2 with full ICBM support
- Now detects iTunes track changes instantly
This update is available as a free download for all users.
MacPips, a small, new, Mac-only developer, have released their first product: MacPips Loop Pack 1 for Garageband. This pack of 125 carefully crafted royalty-free Real Instrument and Software Instrument loops for Garageband contains a wide variety of music styles, with some great melodies and harmonies that you can adapt to your own compositions. From delicate piano lines, neat guitars, walking basslines, classical phrases to ambient beats, there's something here for everyone.
These loops are perfect if you're composing for games, iMovie and iDVD projects, film, radio jingles or podcasts. The full product may be purchased for $7.99.
Nomad Factory has released Essential Studio Suite plugin bundle as version 1.2 Universal Binary for both MacIntel and PowerPC, in VST, AU and RTAS/AudioSuite. The bundle includes Multiband Compressor, Essential Channel, Essential Graphic EQ, Essential Compressor, Essential Noise Gate, Multiband Loudness Maximizer, Loudness Maximizer, Tube/Tape Warmer, and Retro-Vox.
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Announced at Frankfurt MusikMesse, Steinberg HALion Symphonic Orchestra is now shipping worldwide. HALion Symphonic Orchestra features a 27GB library, integrated easy-to-use player, RealAmbience adjustable recorded reverb and range of playability features combine to form a new orchestral composition and production tool. Played by a leading European orchestra, the expansive 27GB HSO library encompasses a vast array of articulations for strings, woodwind, brass and percussion including crescendo, decrescendo, accents, half and whole tone thrills, bowing (where applicable), portamento, pizzicato, expressivo and many more. 1250 programs offer solo, ensemble and tutti sounds for almost every instrument, with innovatively programmed facilities like key-switches and crossfades providing easy use of complex sample groups.
Supporting VST, DXi, AU as well as ReWire for easy integration into Pro Tools, HALion Symphonic Orchestra also offers a stand-alone mode. it ships for €499.00. HALion String Edition 1 or 2 users can upgrade to HALion Symphonic Orchestra for €199 or €99.
BIAS announced an extension of their spring promotion with several customer incentives for new retail editions of five BIAS software products purchased from June 1, 2006 though July 31, 2006 :
- if you buy Peak Pro XT 5, you get Free DDP Export Extension
- if you buy Peak Pro 5, you get Free SoundSoap 2
- if you buy Peak LE 5, you get Free Freq-4 and Sqweez Plug-ins
- if you buy SoundSoap Pro, you get Free Peak LE 5
- if you buy SoundSoap 2, you get Free Peak Express 5
The free products offered in this promotion will be made available to qualifying customers via download after proper completion and submission of the downloadable BIAS Summer Promotion coupon (available on the BIAS Web site) accompanied by a valid sales receipt.
It's not a joke but a quick reaction from AudioEase : for the second time of the week, Altiverb has been updated. This new 5.4.2 version fixes : possible crash in drawing waveform, help display bug, instability problems, wrong presets and a display bug in waveform display.
This update is strongly recommended for all Altiverb v5.4.1 users.
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