Mac and Music News

Native Instruments has updated KORE to version 1.0.2. This new version improves substantially performance presets, adds default controller pages for third party plug-in, and contains a new and revised manual. This release also fixes several bugs and features performance and usability enhancements. A new OS X driver - fixing issue with multi-client use- is also available

This update is available as a free download.

URS has released the URS Everything EQ Bundle Universal Binary Audio Units and VST versions for Intel Macintosh Mac Book Pro. All URS Universal Binary versions will require a minimum of Mac OSX 10.3.9. This is due to Apple's Universal Binary architecture requirements. AU and VST users will notice the new stereo Plasma VU meters on the Stereo versions and improved Plasma meter ballistics on both mono and stereo versions.

URS will release Universal Binary versions for Compressor plug-in catalog in the weeks to come.

Native Instruments announces an update to version 3.1 for its Traktor DJ Studio. This release adds GUI improvements, usability improvements, and fixes several bugs. Traktor DJ Studio is an allowing software solution for professional DJ, mixing, mix recording and live remixing, using tracks in MP3, WAV, AIFF, and Audio CD format. Traktor DJ Studioexceeds the possibilities of traditional DJ equipment by implementing a vast range of mixing features that only software can provide. This includes graphic waveform displays, tempo recognition and automatic synchronization, up to 10 cue points and 10 tempo-precise loops per track, and a track database with ultra fast search function.

JazzMutant releases Lemur Version1.5. Import fully-packed and ready-to-use modules, take advantage of the constantly growing template library or design interfaces from scratch. Complete control with visual feedback via bi-directional MIDI and OSC data flow coming along with easy MIDI and OSC assignment including live automation display – to name a few - the new features of Lemur Version 1.5 make it a breeze to achieve stunning interfaces that will open new ways of novel control . Version 1.5 features a highly improved JazzEditor with revised workspace that provides a much more efficient way to design your personal interfaces and permits to easily route your control data - MIDI and OSC - to your applications on one or more computer. Customizable window tabs allow you to keep your editor window well organized all the time.

IK Multimedia announces updated versions for Amplitube and Ampeg SVX. These updated versions fix installation issues with Apple Logic and MOTU Digital Performer. AmpliTube is a plug-in for guitar players allowing them to simulate the entire guitar array used to craft any guitar tone including amplifier, stomp-boxes and post effects modeling. Ampeg SVX is a bass amp modeling plugin including over 20 Ampeg bass amps, such as SVT Classic, the SVT 5 PRO, the BA500 or the B15R, and of course effects designed for bass : Chorus, Delay, Flanger, Phaser, Octaver, Wah, Auto Filter, Distortion, Graphic EQ and Compressor.

Access Music has released a new operating system version for the Virus TI line of synthesizers. Among bug fixes and refinements in pretty much all areas, the new version also contains additional features. A "Direct Monitoring" mode has been added, allowing for zero latency monitoring while recording a MIDI track, as well as visual "plasma style" activity indicators for all parts which greatly enhance the overview of which sound is playing at once.

OS 1.2.1 is available as a free download.

Ueberschall today announced the availability of "Liquid Horn Section", the sixth volume in the Liquid Instruments Series for VST, Audio Units and RTAS. Using the Melodyne technology from Celemony Software, Liquid Horn Section makes it possible for the first time to change a single voice within a horn section, and adjust it to the individual composer's needs. The horn sections consist of baritone, tenor and alto sax, trombone, trumpet and flute, and styles vary from 60s/70s Soul and Funk, Disco, 80s Pop, 90s Acid Jazz, Nu Jazz, Rock, Funk, House, RnB, HipHop, up to the most current hit productions.

Liquid Horn Section (RTAS, AU, VST, StandAlone) is available for $199 or 169€.

AraldFX announces the upcoming release of GrandElectrix for Mac OS X. This new virtual instrument is an emulation of the famous CP70 electroacoustic piano. with its warm, classical and unique sound. Released in the mid 70s, Yamaha's CP range of electric grand pianos were received by musicians with great acclaim, as they offered for the first time a true piano sound in a (relatively) portable package for stage use. Aside from the original CP70 features, GrandElectrix offers chromatic fine tuning, octave stretching, a stereo mode, full control of the MIDI response to match the dynamics of your keyboard, and a built-in chorus designed specifically for this piano sound.

AraldFX is accepting preorders for the MAC version (VST/AU) of Grand Electrix at a symbolic fee of $3.00. The full price will be $43.00.

DUY Magic Spectrum is a high-quality mastering tool, based on adaptative equalization. Available for TDM, RTAS, Audio Units, VST and MAS/MOTU for Mac, DUY Magic Spectrum allows you, on one hand, to perform a basic operation such as Matching the spectrum of one piece of audio to another, or also enables you to actually modify the frequency contents yourself with edition tools.

DUY Magic Spectrum 1.0 Mac OSX ships for 249 euros.

IZotope released a version 1.0.8 for Trash, a version 1.0.8 for Spectron and of course today a version 3.0.9 for Ozone. These releases add Universal Binary support for MacIntel computers, a new authorization procedure, alt-solo feature can be changed with the mouse wheel, improved delay compensation support (with a new delay freeze function), and several minor bufixes.

These three new versions are available for free.

Version 1.5.3 of the audio editing software Melodyne uno is a service update which offers improved support for the universal binary functions of Intel Macs as well as offering several other minor improvements and fixing a number of bugs. As an optional alternative to the existing 'Challenge-Response' procedure, Version 1.5.3 supports authorization by means of the widely available iLok dongle. Melodyne Uno offers you the Melodyne technology in a most compact and affordable format. It allows you to edit the pitch, timing, phrasing and formants of an audio file.

The update to Melodyne uno 1.5.3 is available for immediate download free of charge to all registered users of uno.