Mac and Music News

Antares has announced the availability of Universal Binary versions of AVOX - The Antares Vocal Toolkit. The new versions are free updates to current owners of the AVOX suite of vocal processing plug-ins as well as owners of individual AVOX plug-ins. They may be downloaded from the Antares website. The Universal Binary versions of AVOX are available for Mac RTAS, VST and Audio Units.

D16 group has announced Drumazon, a virtual drum synthesizer emulating the well-known classic drum machine. Drumazon is scheduled for release on December 15th, 2006 priced at €149, although it can be pre-ordered for €119 until then. It will be available as a VST instrument for Windows and Mac OS X (Universal Binary). Audio demos are already available.
For more detail see their web site.

M-Audio has announced shipment of the new MidAir wireless USB MIDI system and MidAir 37 wireless keyboard controller. Combined with the MidAir 25 keyboard controller, these new additions round out a complete family of wireless products.
The MidAir wireless MIDI transmitter and receiver system allows users to wirelessly transmit data from any device that outputs MIDI—keyboards, drum machines, electronic drums and more. Users can simply plug the battery-powered transmitter into the MIDI Out port on their controller of choice and connect the receiver to the MIDI In port on the device they would like to control. The MidAir receiver also includes a USB port and functions as a class-compliant 1 x 1 MIDI interface for connecting to a computer.
The MidAir 37 allows users to take control of any ...

Nomad Factory and DontCrac[k] proudly announces the launch of an incredible Group Buy offer that will allow customers to "group" and purchase any of five professional plugin bundles at up to 60% discount during a limited period of time. The idea is very simple : The more signups, the greater the discount...

Nomad Factory here want's to celebrate the launch of their new Blue Tubes Bundle V3 that they decided to make available in DontCrack's very hot Group Buy offer.

IK Multimedia has released version 2.2.1 of SampleTank, providing compatibility with Intel-Macs. SampleTank 2 L and XL users may download this software update for free on the IK Web site.

Additional enhancements in SampleTank 2.2.1 include:

* Mac OS X (standalone version) improved MIDI compatibility.
* MIDI Program Changes reliability improved.
* Dramatically improved load time speed when loading instruments.
* Improved search function reliability.
* Pro Tools 7 native support.
* Improved Audio Units multi-channel support.
* Fixed minor OS X installer issues.
* Fixed Audio Units BPM sync.

AudioRealism has announced Bass Line 2 and the most important feature is .... the sound :

* The bass is improved for less muddiness.
* The filter has been improved to incorporate subtle nonlinear effects for additional squelch.
* The distortion unit has been improved with less aliasing.
* The controls have been calibrated to better match the response of the original.

There are also several new features:

* Pattern analyzer with Audio detection
(it can create patterns using audio files as a source)
* Improved filter emulation
The filter has been improved so as to include the nonlinear behavior of the original
* Accent ducking
* Pattern library
* Two new 3D skins included

Other improved features:

* MIDI Learn function now displays all mapped CCs.
* Load m ...

M-Audio has announced its new NRV10 analog mixer with an integrated FireWire interface. Designed as a nerve center for computer-based recording and performance, the NRV10 boasts a professional-quality 8 x 2 analog mixer with a built-in 10 x 10 24-bit/96kHz FireWire digital audio interface. The NRV10 provides easy analog mixer control over direct feeds from multiple computer-based tracks, while elements like live vocals can run through the same processing used in the original studio tracks. The NRV10 also has built-in digital effects to enhance tracks without the hassle of modifying files. The unit also features a built-in effects section with 16 effects, including reverbs, delays, rotary speaker, flanger, chorus, tremolo, etc..., and in addition to the onboard effects, the included NRV10 i ...

The Ardour project is happy to be able to announce the involvement and support of Solid State Logic (SSL), one of the most respected and trusted names in the field of audio technology. SSL has chosen to support Ardour's development and to promote the idea of its broader adoption within the audio technology industry.
For more information see the Ardour Project web site.

Digidesign has announced the new Mbox® 2 Mini, an ultra-compact, USB-powered Pro Tools LE system that packs professional features into a robust, easy-to-use audio workstation. Powered by industry-standard Pro Tools LE software, the Mbox 2 Mini ships with a powerful set of creation tools for composing, recording, and mixing music and audio. Mbox 2 Mini includes some of the same tools used by many audio professionals including DigiRack plug-ins, Bomb Factory® plug-ins, the Xpand! sample-playback/synthesis workstation, and the Pro Tools Ignition Pack, which features an extensive collection of creation tools from Ableton, Propellerhead Software, IK Multimedia, Broadjam.com, and more.

Mbox 2 Mini Features

* Professional sound quality (up to 24-bit/48 kHz)
* Two simultaneous analog inpu ...