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Mar 24 - 02:47 PM, by Nantho Audio Hardware > HHB
Audio Hardware : HHB unveils CDR-882 DualBurn - macmusicHHB is showing their new CDR-882 DualBurn at the 2008 NAB Show.

Key features :

- Genuine dual REC-REC drive configuration supporting seamless extended recording time across 2 or more discs, simultaneous recording of 2 discs, and high speed duplication
- Ground-up design using audiophile circuitry for uncompromised sonic performance
- High-quality IDE CD-R drives deliver low error recording
- Robust, heavy-duty construction ensures reliable CD recording, even in unfavourable environments
- Supports all CD-R media
- Balanced and unbalanced analogue I/O
- AES/EBU and S/PDIF (coax and optical) digital I/O
- Full 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion with noiseshaped dither onto CD
- Stable, quartz crystal-derived internal clock
- Internal SRC accepts digital inputs from 32-96kHz
- External word clock input
- RS232 remote control
- Parallel control interface
- Infra-red remote control
- Gapless track increments
- High-resolution metering
- CD-Text support
- 2U rack mounting chassis

The CDR-882 will be available in April 2008 with an MSRP of $1,149.00.
Mar 24 - 12:47 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > IK Multimedia
Plug-ins : X-GEAR available for all 'Powered by AmpliTube' users - macmusicIK Multimedia has announced that AmpliTube XGEAR v1.1 has been released as a free download for all registered StompIO users and all registered owners of at least one "powered by AmpliTube" product* including: Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube 2 and AmpliTube Metal.

AmpliTube X-GEAR is an expandable guitar amp and effects modeling software system, available as a plug-in and standalone for Windows / Mac OS X. It allows you to mix and match all the gear models from all current and future "Powered by AmpliTube" products in a single host interface, providing seamless control over every parameter directly from StompIO, or any generic MIDI controller.

Eligible users are able to download X-GEAR for free from their IK user area. X-GEAR is also available to purchase as a download for €74.99/$99.99 (excluding taxes) in the IK Multimedia online store.

*AmpliTube 2 Live, AmpliTube 2 DUO and Ampeg SVX UNO users are not eligible for this free crossgrade.
Mar 22 - 04:11 PM, by Nantho Misc > Sinevibes
Misc : Planet F and Planet X available for Soniccell - macmusicSinevibes is proud to announce that the Planet F and Planet X sound libraries are now available for Roland SonicCell synthesizer module.

The Planet F and Planet X libraries have been designed to take all the great features of the Roland synthesizers to the extreme, and each included patch has been carefully crafted to instantly inspire new musical ideas. From vintage analog and digital classics to new and never-heard-before instruments, phrases and grooves, the Planet libraries include an extremely large collection of different sounds that are ready to go into any modern performance and production.

Planet F and Planet X are immediately available in all loadable formats for Fantom-S, Fantom-X, Juno-G and SonicCell, at $29 each. These libraries are part of the Planet Pack which adds the Fantom Tweakbook for a total of $59 (23% off), and the upcoming fifth edition of the Tweakbook will add SonicCell compatibility as well (as a free update to all owners of the fourth edition).
Mar 22 - 03:11 PM, by Nantho Music Software > Harmonic Sense
Music Software : Chordmate 1.2 - macmusicHarmonic Sense has released ChordMate 1.2 for Mac OS X. The latest version has many new features :

- New Look. Many customers requested vertical chord diagrams and diagrams for left-handed guitars. ChordMate now supports both.
- Copy/Paste Chord Diagrams. You can create chord charts, mail interesting chord voicings to your friends, and annotate your favorite songs.
- Capo. You can tell ChordMate to place a capo on any fret.
- Alternate Tunings. Players who do not use the standard EADGBE tuning can tune ChordMate to match their guitar.
- Support for Leopard.

This update is free for all existing customers.
Mar 22 - 02:51 PM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument
Virtual Instrument : Inspiration Sounds Dobro sample pack - macmusicInspiration Sounds has just released DOBRO Licks & Slides Sample Pack which is a new collection of loops for country music producers and soundtrack composers.

It features 515MB of Dobro licks and slides performed by Bob Dixon, who has worked with artists and bands including The Magic Numbers, The Kelvin Henderson Band, Roly Daniels, The Medicine Bow, Kalibre and Alison Moyet. Inspiration Sounds recommends 'Dobro' for Music, TV, Film and Multimedia producers. However, the content can be used in a wide variety of other genres and applications.

Specifications :

- 515MB Download
- ACIDized Wave Files
- Apple Loops
- All loops are at 100BPM
- Licks and Slides in every key (A, B, C, D, E, F,G)
- Includes 'Dry' and 'Processed' versions
- All loops sync to BPM
- PC/Mac Compatible
- Royalty-Free (no exceptions)

You can listen to demo samples and instantly download the Dobro Sample Pack for £29.95 / €39.95/ $59.95 at :
Mar 22 - 01:47 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > Digidesign
Plug-ins : Review : Didigidesign Eleven LE - macmusicOnce again our dear friend -i snor has written a great article just for us. This time it's about Eleven LE, the virtual guitar amp by Digidesign.

... Digidesign probably got annoyed by this increasing part of its target going for plug-ins like Amplitube, GTR or Guitar Rig, and therefore decided to make its own amplifiers' emulations. But not in the way IK Multimedia, Waves or Native Instruments would do. Much more like Line6 or Softube: doing one thing only but doing it well...
Mar 22 - 12:47 PM, by Nantho Event > MusikMesse Frankfurt
Event : Musik Messe review - macmusicMusikMesse has closed last week-end, it is time for a little summary of this edition.

Here at MacMusic we have been nicely surprised specially regards to the deceiving last NAMM show. Some great initiatives have raised for our contentment, like the products from SM Pro Audio giving "freedom" to our plugin in a live context for instance, or also Circle from FAW, this virtual synthetizer which simplicity and ease of use are really appreciated. We've also enjoyed to see again the Artist Series from Euphonix, already seen at NAMM.

But overall the biggest surprise was Direct Note Access by Celemony... a real revolution which could well change our view on processing the sonic universe... the Team is unanimous to celebrate this fantastic product which is for sure The discovery of this MusikMesse 2008.

What about you ? what did you noticed at the MM ?
Mar 21 - 04:47 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > IK Multimedia
Plug-ins : AmpliTube 2 DUO integrated with PROGRESSION - macmusicIK Multimedia and NOTION Music inc. are pleased to announce the integration of AmpliTube 2 DUO software with PROGRESSION software. AmpliTube 2 DUO, a special version of AmpliTube 2, will automatically install with all new copies of PROGRESSION guitar composition software. NOTION Music's PROGRESSION is an easy-to-use guitar application for creating, learning, and distributing music.

Purchasing PROGRESSION qualifies users for special discounted prices on the AmpliTube 2 upgrade and also on discounted crossgrades across the entire range of IK Multimedia products. Existing customers of PROGRESSION can upgrade to the new version that includes AmpliTube 2 DUO at no charge by visiting NOTION Music's web site.
Mar 21 - 03:47 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > Antares
Plug-ins : Antares AVOX 2 - macmusicAntares Audio Technologies has announced AVOX 2, the second generation of the Antares Vocal Toolkit.

Not only this new version includes the original AVOX plug-ins but it also adds an additional five state-of-the-art vocal processing modules, including the recently released Harmony Engine Vocal Modeling Harmony Generator.

New plug-ins :

- Harmony Engine Vocal Modeling Harmony Generator: a real-time harmony generating plug-in
- MUTATOR Extreme Voice Designer: it provides a combination of tools for creating unusual, weird, or downright wacky voices
- ARTICULATOR Vocal Formant and Amplitude Modeler: a modern-day version of the venerable talk box, ARTICULATOR lets a user extract the formant and amplitude information from a vocal (or other dynamic source) and apply it to any other audio track.
- WARM Tube Saturation Generator: based on Antares' Tube plug-in, WARM warms up vocals while being so processing-efficient that it can be used on every track in a project with negligible impact on CPU usage.
- ASPIRE Aspiration Noise Processor: a tool for modifying a voice's breathiness independently of its harmonic content.

AVOX 2 will be available in April for Mac OS X and Windows in AU/VST/RTAS formats at a price of $599 (which represents a greater than 60% savings over the MSRPs of the individual plug-ins). Upgrades will also be available to owners of Harmony Engine and the original AVOX bundle.
Mar 21 - 02:47 PM, by Nantho Music Hardware > Korg
Music Hardware : Free new sounds for the Korg M3 - macmusicAs part of its commitment to providing end users with ongoing enhancements for its flagship music workstation the M3, Korg has recently created 512 additional Programs which are now available as a free download from Korg's website. Created in direct response to customer feedback around the world, the new Programs cover a number of essential sounds, such as classic keyboards, guitars, basses, brass, woodwinds and more.

These new Programs double the internal EDS Programs available on the M3, from the current 512 Programs to 1024, increasing functionality, versatility and creative options. Included are a number of nuanced pianos; vintage electric pianos, reed pianos and clavinets; acoustic strings and vintage string keyboard sounds; brass and woodwinds, featuring new multi-instrument combinations; realistic guitar sounds modeled after a wide variety of amp types and sizes; and classic analog synths.

Also released is a collection of 128 Combinations which blends the EXB-RADIAS synthesis option with the onboard EDS Programs. It covers a wide assortment of sounds, from playable splits and layers, to imaginative soundscapes, to examples of triggering the RADIAS vocoder with drum grooves from KARMA.
Mar 21 - 12:47 PM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument > Synful
Virtual Instrument : Synful Orchestra v2.4.4 - macmusicSynful Orchestra has been updated to v2.4.4.

Changes :

- Fixed an important bug that occasionally caused users to lose their Synful Orchestra Control - Panel setups when they saved a project file.
- Fixed a problem that sometimes caused the challenge/response authorization window to freeze up so that it was not possible to paste in a response code.
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