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Mar 1 - 02:47 PM, by Nantho (translated by Anonym)Plug-ins > Massey Plugins
Plug-ins : Massey stops AudioUnit development - macmusicBad news : The Massey plugins society stopped the project of porting their plugins to the AU format.

Steven Massey himself explains the reasons on the gearslutz forum here.
Mar 1 - 01:47 PM, by Nantho Music Software > Ableton
Music Software : Review : Ableton Live Suite - macmusicWe've just published a new review in our article section about the brand new version of the flagship software from Ableton.

As says -i snor, our reviewer : "It's hard to believe, but Live 7 is already there. The miracle software from Berlin-based Company Ableton, both a tracker and a sequencer at the same time, is constantly evolving: we were just beginning to control Live 6 and its numerous new features when its follower arrived, of course filled with improvements and surprises. Throughout this article we'll try to see, apart from describing the new functions, if Live 7 fills the gaps left by the previous version, what it brings and what it removes from our music, on stage and in the studio."
Mar 1 - 12:47 PM, by Nantho Computer Hardware > PreSonus
Computer Hardware : New drivers from PreSonus - macmusicPreSonus has just announced new drivers for its FaderPort and the FireStudio :

FaderPort beta native driver for Logic Pro and Logic Express versions 7 or later

This new native driver incorporates new functionality to the FaderPort not supported by HUI mode. The new functionality includes mix/edit/transport window view, write and latch automation as well as overall improved performance.

FireStudio drivers for Mac Leopard and Windows Vista

The updated FireStudio drivers offer complete compatibility for Mac Leopard and Windows Vista operating systems. Support for the Monitor Station Remote (MSR) is also included with the updated drivers.
Feb 29 - 12:47 PM, by Nantho Music Software > Steinberg
Music Software : Cubase Essential 4 is shipping - macmusicSteinberg Media Technologies has announced that its new Personal Music Production System, Cubase Essential 4, is now being shipped out to its distributors worldwide. The availability of Cubase Essential 4 at local outlets may vary regionally.
Feb 28 - 05:47 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > Audio Damage
Plug-ins : Fluid v1.1 - macmusicAudio Damage has just updated its analog-modeled chorus Fluid to version 1.1 to address a common complaint. There is a low-cut filter in the unit, and it was accidentally placed on the entire output of the release version, and effected the dry signal as well as the wet signal. In the update, the filter is moved so that it effects the wet signal only, as was originally intended.

Note that this changes the sound of Fluid slightly, when used at 100% wet but existing projects will be effected.
Feb 28 - 04:47 PM, by Nantho Computer Hardware > Eowave
Computer Hardware : Eobody2 Live Sensor Controller Pack - macmusicEowave has announced that the Eobody2 Live Sensor Controller Pack is now shipping. Basically it is a 5 sensors controller pack including a Eobody2 USB8 SensorBox interface for live and visual arts which will easily replace a mouse. This pack has been specially made to simulate a little mixer with pressure sensors for potentiometers, 10 cm position ribbons for faders and a distance sensor for theremin like effects...

It's not enough for you? You wil have the possibility to extend your mixer/controlleur with any sensors of your choice !

The Eobody2 Live Sensor Controller Pack is available now at a price of €333 excl. VAT.
Feb 28 - 04:12 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > VirSyn
Plug-ins : Virsyn Reflect v1.3 - macmusicVirsyn has updated its reverb plug-in Rflect to version 1.3. This new version 1.3 is a true surround reverb modelling multichannel early reflections and decorrelated reverb tails for a realistic spatial emulation. On top of that, REFLECT is now compatible to the new VST3 standard.

New features :

- True Surround reverb
VST3: all configurations up to 12 channels including 5.1 / 7.1
AudioUnit: mono/stereo/5.1 => mono/stereo/5.1
RTAS: mono/stereo/5.1/7.1 => mono/stereo/5.1/7.1

- Import of surround impulse responses.
- Surround reverb programs.
- VST3 compatibility.

Bug fixes :

- Wavelab 6 working now.
- Mac/Digital Performer: Settings no longer reset on bounce to disk.
Feb 27 - 04:47 PM, by Nantho Audio Hardware > Avant Electronics
Audio Hardware : Avantone Active Mixcubes - macmusicAvant Electronics has finally announced that the Avantone Active MixCubes are now shipping.

The new Active MixCubes each contain a separate 35-watt Class A/B amplifier with cooling handled by Convection/Heat Sink-Aluminum Fins. The Drivers are 8 ohm 5.25" Cast Aluminum Frame / Paper Cones in a Sealed Cabinet Design with a frequency response of 90 Hz to 17 kHz. Coated in an Elegant Polyurethane high gloss "Butter-Cream" finish the 7mm thick neoprene pad embedded into the base of the cabinet serves as a skid-resistant acoustic isolator.

They are available now at an introductory price of $359 pr.
Feb 27 - 02:47 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > Universal Audio
Plug-ins : Review: UAD SPL Transient Designer - macmusicToday our dear friend sleepless has written a complete review upon the UAD SPL Transient Designer plug which comes with the new OS (4.9.0) of the famous UAD family of DSP Card's.

Wanna know if this "transient modifier" sounds better than the others ? Just take a look then...
Feb 27 - 01:47 PM, by Nantho Computer Hardware > PreSonus
Computer Hardware : PreSonus at work... - macmusicPreSonus announces that the AudioBox USB 2x2 USB recording system and the FireStudio Tube 16x10 firewire recording system are now in production and are scheduled to ship in April.

The AudioBox USB is a portable, USB bus-powered recording interface featuring 2 mic/instrument preamps with 48V phantom power, 2 balanced TRS outputs, and MIDI in/out.

The FireStudio Tube expands your studio with 8 Class A XMAX microphone amplifiers, 16 analog ins/outs, PLUS 2 tube preamp channels.
Feb 27 - 12:47 PM, by Nantho Apple > Apple
Apple : New MacBooks and MacBook Pros - macmusicApple has refreshed its laptop line, faster processor, larger hard drive, etc... The most notable upgrade comes in the form of Intel Penryn processors now being used in the new MacBook Pros, which now clock in to a maximum of 2.5GHz. MBP now also features the same Multi-Touch Trackpad technology found on MacBook Air.

MacBook Pro 15" - 2.4 GHz ($1999)
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB shared L2 cache;
- 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
- 200GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
- NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
- Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard

MacBook Pro 15" - 2.5 GHz ($2499)
- 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB shared L2 cache;
- 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expand ...
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