MellowMuse has just released five new VST effect plug-ins for Mac OS X. (Demo versions are available)
CP1A Compressor ($59) is an all purpose stereo/mono compressor, capable of subtle dynamics taming to creative drum shaping. The CP1A utilizes a feed forward design with multi stage level detection/reduction to minimize distortion at extreme settings. Controls have been kept to a minimum for ease of use. The "Mix" control allows easy parallel compression of drums, by enabling the compressed signal to be mixed with the original.
EQ1A Equaliser ($49) is a smooth analog-style program EQ, with Hipass, frequency sweepable Low/High Shelf and variable frequency/Q Low/High mid controls.
IR1A Convolver ($69) is a general purpose convolution plug-in that can load 16-/24-bit mono or stereo AIFF or WAV files. Great for reverb, natural room ambiences. IR1A comes with a selection of IRs, including reverbs, room ambience and guitar cabinets, as it loads standard AIFF/WAV files its easy to create your own IRs or take advantage of the many free IRs available for download.
Mellowhead ($69) is a versatile tube amp and cabinet guitar-sim. The emphasis here is on creating the raw organic sound of a mic'ed tube amp. There are 10 convolution based speaker cabinets and 10 different pre-amp/tone settings, ranging from clean to brutal distortion, as well as 3 band tone controls.
Auto Time Adjuster ($29) is designed to ease workflow in ProTools LE when using plug-ins that generate significant latency. NOTE: FXpansion's VST-RTAS Wrapper is required.
Weiss announces the AFI1, a 24 channel FireWire interface with 8 channels of bidirectional AES/EBU interfaces and 16 channels of bidirectional ADAT interfaces.
The AFI1 simultaneously supports the following conversions :
- Firewire to AES/EBU (8 channels)
- AES/EBU to Firewire (8 channels)
- Firewire to ADAT ( 16 channels max.)
- ADAT to Firewire ( 16 channels max.)
Features :
- Inputs : Digital Audio inputs on Firewire (two connectors), XLR (AES/EBU), Toslink (ADAT, two connectors).
- Outputs : Digital Audio outputs on Firewire (two connectors), XLR (AES/EBU), Toslink (ADAT, two connectors).
- Sampling Rates : 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz. Number of ADAT channels at 44.1/48: 16, at 88.2/96: 8, at 176.4/192: 4.
- Software : Drivers for Windows and OSX operating systems.
- Power Supply : Supply range: 100..240V. Power consumption 10VA max.
For the month of June, McDSP offers a great special on the all new FutzBox Native to any and all users for $295. FutzBox is a distortion and noise generator plug-in for creating low fidelity versions of audio signals. The McDSP Native product line supports RTAS and AudioSuite formats, and operates on Pro Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered.
McDSP FutzBox Native special is offered only for the month of June. Please note that FutzBox HD is also available individually for $495 and in the Emerald Pack HD bundle. Apart from the June Special, FutzBox Native can only be purchased within the Emerald Pack Native bundle.
IK Multimedia is proud to announce the release of the StompIO upgrade, a reduced price, hardware-only version of StompIO available to all registered users of AmpliTube 2, AmpliTube 2 Live, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix or AmpliTube Metal. Thanks to the included AmpliTube X-GEAR in StompIO upgrade, these "Powered by AmpliTube" users will be able to immediately control their software live and in the studio.
Together with the launch of the StompIO upgrade, an enhanced assortment of software has been bundled in the full version of StompIO that now includes all five IK "Powered by AmpliTube" software packages out of the box : AmpliTube 2, Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube Metal (formerly only for previously registered AmpliTube 2 users) and AmpliTube X-GEAR (for over $1,400/ € 1,000 worth of software included).
The new StompIO upgrade costs €599.99 / $799.99 (exc. taxes). Note that for a limited time only, customers who purchase the StompIO upgrade will also receive a free downloadable version of AmpliTube Metal (worth $269.99/ € 199.99), the newly released metal distortion powerhouse.
Kompoz is a social workspace for musicians and songwriters. You can use it to compose new music with other artists around the world. Got an idea for a song? Record a track. Upload it. Then invite others to add drums, bass, vocals or anything else!
Kompoz makes it easy to collaborate with others. You start by creating a project workspace, then add one or more tracks. You can upload MP3, WMA, or WAV files to your project quickly and easily. As new files are added, the previous files are given a version number so that you can easily keep track of the history and progress of the work. Your project workspace will include a discussion forum where you can post your ideas for the song, lyrics, chord charts, and more. Others can post questions and replies.
On the other hand, you can also search for an existing project and lend a hand! You can search for projects by genre, by artist (other members), keywords and tags, and license type.
For more information, please visit the link below :
Guitar Rig 3 XE is a new declination of the Guitar Rig software which offers a selection of five "true-to-life" tube amplifier models and 12 cabinet types, as well as 21 stomp boxes and effect units. All components can be freely combined in the virtual Guitar Rig rack. A library with over 150 instantly playable tones from different musical eras and genres is included, together with several helpful tools including dual tape-decks, metronome, tuner, and a dedicated Live View.
Guitar Rig Session :
Guitar Rig Session is a new recording solution for guitarists, bass players and songwriters which combines the new Guitar Rig 3 XE software with a specially designed audio interface and additional recording software.
Kensington unveils its new Dual Monitor Adapter which allows you to add a second computer screen with just a USB connection.
Features :
- Double your visual workspace for multi-tasking ease
- Add up to six monitors to your computer, one for each Kensington Dual Monitor Adapter unit.
- Simple set-up. Connect monitor cable to the Kensington Dual Monitor Adapter, then plug into USB port of your computer
- DVI digital video output for sharpness and clarity
- Works with any monitor - regular or widescreen, with DVI or VGA input. (VGA / DVI cable sold separately)
- Video modes: Mirrored desktop, extended desktop, primary display (Vista only)
- Supports widescreen monitors up to 1440 x 1050 pixels; and standard monitors up to 1280 x 1024 pixels in 32 bit color
- Video output: DVI-I (female connector), VGA (female connector)
- VGA adapter & USB cable included
- Windows XP and Vista compatible; works with Intel based Mac OSX 10.4.11 or later computers via Mac Beta driver
The Kensington Dual Monitor is available now at a retail price of $120.
Following their ongoing Edition Beurmann, German sample manufacturer realsamples brings another piano of the renowned collection of Professor Andreas E. Beurmann, offering 32 velocity layers.
The Early Pianoforte library offers the unique sound of a historical pianoforte by Johann Andreas Stein built in Augsburg in 1793. Clearly showing influences of harpsichords of that time, the instrument sports an uncommon piano sound: Svelte, present and with courtly elegance.
For great dynamics and feel, realsamples captured 32 velocity layers of each note. Furthermore, 8 varitions of each key release sound were recorded to complete the experience of this instrument. The sample library contains more than 2500 single samples. For the challenging task of recording the historical pianoforte, vintage Neumann TLM-170®microphones were used in conjunction with Crane Song Flamingo® preamps and Universal Audio 2192® digital converters.
The virtual Stein Pianoforte is available in 44.1/48 khz, 96 khz and 192 khz resolution, starting at $159.95, and can be used with samplers like HAlion®, Kontakt®, EXS24®, Independence®, MachFive®, VSampler3® and GigaStudio®, amongst others. Note that audio examples are available on the following web page :
Native Instruments has launched "Komplete Your DAW", a time-limited special offer that allows owners of selected professional music sequencers to purchase the Komplete 5 bundle with a discount of 30% from June 2nd to July 31st, 2008.
Komplete 5 includes the following softwares : KONTAKT 3, GUITAR RIG 3 Software Edition, MASSIVE, REAKTOR 5, ABSYNTH 4, BATTERY 3, AKOUSTIK PIANO, ELEKTRIK PIANO, B4 II, FM8, PRO-53.
Products that qualify for the "Komplete Your DAW" special offer include Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Cakewalk Sonar Producer, Digidesign Pro Tools LE/HD, Magix Samplitude Pro, MOTU Digital Performer as well as Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo.
The "Komplete Your DAW" offer will be available from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop for a suggested retail price of $779/€699 from June 2nd to July 31st.
In commemoration of its 20th anniversary, M-Audio releases the Midiman MIDISPORT 4x4 Anniversary Edition and the Midiman MIDISPORT 2x2 Anniversary Edition.
The Midiman MIDISPORT 4x4 Anniversary Edition gives the popular multi-port USB MIDI interface an updated new look. MIDISPORT 4x4 Anniversary Edition addresses a total of 64x64 discrete channels of MIDI I/O via USB, allowing you to simultaneously connect a variety of MIDI devices. Bus-powered architecture provides the option of totally mobile operation.
The Midiman MIDISPORT 2x2 Anniversary Edition multi-port USB MIDI interface delivers a new look and enhanced functionality. The compact interface addresses 32 x 32 discrete channels of MIDI I/O via USB, making it ideal for simultaneously connecting multiple MIDI devices to your computer, as well as eliminating delays associated with long MIDI THRU chains. Standalone functionality also gives you MIDI throughput and merge capabilities. Bus-powered architecture provides the option of totally mobile operation.
Audio Damage has just released Kombinat which is a new multi-band distortion plugin.
Kombinat's signal structure allows for a broad palette of sounds, as each segment of the overall effect is a versatile tool in its own right. The Isolator is a full "DJ-style" band-killer EQ; this leads to the three distortion engines, which may be used in multi-band mode for subtle surgery, or in series mode for complete signal destruction. The engines go in to a four-pole lowpass filter of Audio Damage's own design, and then in to a compressor which Audio Damage has configured for one-knob operation. With seven different algorithms in each of the three distortion engines (plus pass-through), Kombinat is capable of sophisticated and unique sounds.
Features :
- "DJ" style three-band isolator EQ for band-killing effects.
- Three distortion engines, consisting of seven algorithms each (plus pass-through) that can operate per-band or in series. The included algorithms are Fuzz, Distortion, Saturation, Warp, Clip, Bit/Sample-Rate Reduction, and Ring Mod.
- Self-Resonating Four-pole lowpass filter.
- Compressor, configured for one-knob operation for ease of use.
- Full MIDI learn (VST version only) for hardware control of all parameters.
Kombinat is available now for Mac OS X and Windows in VST and AU formats for a fee of $49. Note that audio examples are also available.
Ueberschall has just released a new sample library called Balkan Lines. It combines a touch of pure Balkan traditions (Gypsy, Turkish, Serbian, Greek, Romanian, Slavic and other Southeastern European influence) with contemporary and progressive rhythms from Dance, Club, RnB and Marching Band.
Balkan Lines features high quality samples and phrases from a large variety of instruments such as Accordion, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Bouzouki, Oud, Kanun, Darbucka, Organs, Gypsy style Vocals and Claps, Power Bass lines, etc... As usual all this material is supported by the elastik audio instrument.
Balkan Lines is available now for Mac OS X and Windows in VST, AU and RTAS formats at a retail price of $119/€99/£69. For more information, please visit the link below :
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