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The virtual drum machines Nepheton and Drumazon by the D16 group have been officially updated and since now, they're are also available in Mac OS X Audio Unit format.

For more information, please visit the link below :

SPL has just announced the release of three new plug-ins in its new Analog Code MicroPlugs series : Attacker, Mo-Verb and De-Verb.

The MicroPlugs employ the same processing technique like the original Transient Designer. SPL's Differential Envelope Technology has revolutionized dynamic processing with a level-independent method, according to SPL. This radically different approach allows to forego the setting of a threshold. Other parameters are set automatically and in a musical manner as they follow the characteristics of the input signal.

Attacker: The Transient Designer's attack enhancement
Working with the Attacker is simple: All attack events can be amplified – regardless of their signal level. However, the possibilities for studio and live applications are seemingly endless.

The legendary Polivoks from Russia now available for Ableton Live. All 5 original Polivoks waveforms where captured and integrated carefully into special Multiwaveform Oscillators. Each waveform is represented by 32 single samples that cover all five registers of the Polivoks 32' | 16' | 8' | 4' | 2'.

Due to the semi-modular principle of Ableton Live the Vox Populi Synthesizer can be extended by users far beyond the original Polivoks layout.
For this purpose 4 different types of Multiwaveform Oscillators including Waveform Shaping, Frequency Modulation, Amplitude Modulation and Pitch Modulation possibilities where designed. Additional 24 oscillators containing further sets of multisampled Polivoks timbres are also included in the download.

Each one of these 28 different oscillators is hot-swappable and can be used easily to extend the sound spectrum of the Vox Populi Synthesizer.

A video and audiosamples can be found at :

Fisound has announced the immediate availability of 'Universal 120' for Cakewalk's Rapture VSTi/AU/RTAS synthesizer.

Universal 120 is a complete Rapture Expansion Pack including 200 presets, and 1800 add-on files. Universal 120 is designed to be the go to resource for Rapture productions featuring hundreds of new stereo wavetable oscillators, envelope presets, step generator presets, LFO waveforms, and more. This Expansion Pack is the first to utilize all of the new features of Rapture 1.2; envelope step generator re-triggers, envelope presets, and step generator presets.

Universal 120 is available from fisound for $39.

For more information, and to download audio examples and documentation, please visit the following link :

Rob Papen has updated its virtual synth Predator to version 1.5.5.

New Features :

• New filter 2 modes (Split1 and Split2).
• New reverb code.
• Preset bank by DJ The Viper, Endymion and DJ Isaac (bank 30 DutchHardcoreHarstyle).
• Many new other presets included a new DubStep bank.
• Swing function inside the GATOR FX.
• Few small bug fixes.

Predator 1.5.5 is a free update for current Predator owners.

The Passive-Active Pack by Softube is a collection of three very different virtual equalizers, each with its own character and quirks. The equalizers contain emulations of real workhorse equalizers, used on thousands of recordings from past to present.

Passive Equalizer is a three-band EQ with an unprecedented clear and open sound, a warm low end and sparkling top.

Active Equalizer is Passive's counterpart with three fully parametric bands and a tight and focused sound.

Focusing Equalizer is an untraditional take on the EQ concept where the low, mid and high bands move automatically and musically in relation to the high and low cut filters. It also features filters from the Passive and Active EQ's as well as an outstanding one-knob Saturation control.

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XILS-lab is launching a special "Summer XILS 3 Promotion" offering a 25% discount off all XILS 3 purchases between July 6, 2009 through September 6, 2009.

The XILS 3 will be available throughout the summer for €165 ($230).

The XILS 3, is an exciting new matrix style virtual modular synthesizer. Based on the architecture of the legendary EMS VCS3 synth, the XILS 3 is capable of creating both 'classic' sounds and totally new ones. In addition, a built-in sequencer, based on the EMS 256 sequencer, can be used to create original and complex sequences. The XILS 3 is available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU and RTAS plug-in formats.

Sonokinetic is a newly formed Dutch company that specializes in the production of high quality yet very affordable samples. Since late 2008 they've been developing new production tools (samples, loops and sound design elements) for composers and sound designers. The company is founded by two dedicated composers and sound producers who'd like to offer you their views on music and sound design.

1) Felt Force One: The powerful orchestral percussive scoring library
For fast and efficient scoring, guide-tracking work and full scores building. 24 bit 44.1 kHz 7 fully percussive scored and performed construction kits divided into 4 and 8 or 16 bar phrases for quick scoring and transitions 15+ Massive Slams and Hits, 2 snare ensemble phrases, a metal and iron hits, GrandCassa, BigDrumFX p ...

A&G Soluzioni Digitali has unveiled an all new product that redefines 3D acoustic design, and at the same time dramatically lowers the entry price for advanced features including multi-channel audio files playback and spatialization distribution to make them far more affordable. The new modular hardware, called X-spat player, uses standard or HC SD cards to playback soundscape compositions or any other kind of multi-channel audio file. PCMTOWAV, a freeware available to download on A&G web site, converts eight mono audio files of A&G spatialiSation , Ambisonic, 7.1 surround or similar in the X-spat player proprietary format for Mac OS X. No additional software is required for Windows users.

"A&G Soluzioni Digitali has invented a whole new way of install and distribute 3D soundsca ...

Quickertek introduces the Apple MacBook Battery and Charger Lite, an external battery that instantly adds up to five more hours of battery life to your MacBook.

Features :

• Physical: The size is 7 x 3.5 x 1 inches;
• Weight: 1.2 pounds;
• Battery: Li-ion Polymer;
• Up to 5 hours of extended use on Apple MacBooks;
• Rated for 1,000 full recharge cycles;
• Works with all 120/240 AC power - US and abroad;
• Aluminum case, LED charging status indicator

This product is compatible with the following :

• Apple MacBook Pro
• Apple MacBook
• Apple MacBook Air
• Apple MacBook unibody

The MacBook Battery and Charger Lite is available now and costs $249.95.

RealTraps has announced a new high-performance line of acoustic treatment products that are modular and require no permanent mounting. All of the modules are six inches thick and can be stacked free-standing up to a height of eight feet. A special soft non-slip material is provided to hold the traps securely, and protect them from scratching.

Although this system is intended for high-end mixing and mastering engineers working in smaller spaces, it is also ideal for regular 2-channel hi-fi listening and even home theaters.

Three module types are offered, each resting on a 2'x'2x6" MondoTrap base :

• The corner bass trap modules use a 2'x4'x6" MondoTrap.
• The reflection absorber modules use a 2'x4'x6" HF style MondoTrap.
• The wall modules use the RealTraps Diffusor that is also a bass trap.
• 2'x4'x6" MondoTraps rest above each module to treat the wall-ceiling corners.

Although the pieces are used as a modular system, they are sold individually and priced as shown on the RealTraps Prices page ranging from $199.99 to 599.99 each with quantity discounts applied for ten or more pieces of any type.

NetworkSound has released a custom patch bay for all the DB25s of the Metric Halo ULN-8. The patch bay has 16 analog input on 2 DB25s, 1 Analog out on 1 DB25 and 4 AES in and 4 AES out on 2 DB25s( one for Yamaha and one for Tascam digital).

Features :

• 16 Analog input via Combo to 2 DB25s
• 8 Analog out on XLR Male to one DB25
• 4 AES in and 4 AES out to 2 AES/EBU DB25s
• 4 XLR F & 4 XLR M on AES DB25
• AES DB25 Yamaha / Tascam pin compatible
• Use DB25-DB25 cable
• 2U rack mountable (2" depth only)
• Modular approach (any combination of analog and AES DB25s)
• Price : $329

BeesNeez Microphones unveils a brand new mic called the Elizabeth. The all Australian Elizabeth is a Modular Kit that consists of up to 8 Bodies and 9 head units.

Bodies contain circuits such as; Steel tube Pentode, Glass tube Pentode, Glass tube single triode, Glass tube dual triode, Glass tube HI MU glass triode, Fet tube, Fet Iron, Fet transformerless...

Capsules available are bK47 dual mesh head, bK47 single mesh head, k47 lollipop (pictured), bK67 dual Mesh, bK67 single mesh, bK67 Lollipop, bCK 12 Multichambered dual mesh, single mesh and lollipop.

The Elizabeth starts as 2 bodies (of your choice) and 2 heads (of your choice), power supply, mount and flight case. You can then choose to add to your Elizabeth collection as you go.

Pricing for the first Kit is $4500AUD.

Waves Audio introduces the Waves Rental Plan, a new, easy way to access selected Waves bundles on a short-term basis.

With the Waves Rental Plan, users can now rent selected Waves bundles for the week, for the month, or for however long their project takes. Customers can visit the Waves online store or contact their local dealer to rent Waves bundles immediately. Dealers must log into the Waves VSSD, select "Rentals" and choose the appropriate bundle.

SPL unveils a new design for their channel strips Track One and Channel One.

The new design features include a horizontally brushed aluminium front panel with the controls seated into new smooth milled rounded openings, the brushed aluminium also has the practical advantage of retaining its classic look for longer as it will repel marks such as finger prints. The control knobs are sculpted from massive aluminium giving them a quality look along with much improved haptics.

Note that technically nothing has changed and the recommended retail prices remain unchanged, too :

• Track One - €699
• Channel One - €1099

Rob Papen is one of the world's leading sound designers. He started off with a number one hit in Benelux aged just 18 and has subsequently created patches for the Access Virus and EMU.

Now Rob has a whole range of software instruments which are used by some of the biggest names in contemporary music production, including Armin Van Buuren, Junkie XL and Teddy Riley to name but a few. They are truly unique because of the concepts, sound quality and most of all, the musical and usable nature of the presets. Rob Papen's very first virtual instrument 'Albino' was released in 2002 and quickly became a massive hit with many leading producers.

Since then, other award winning virtual synths have been added to the Rob Papen line including 'Blue', 'Predator', 'RG' and most recently, 'SubBoomBas ...

Voxengo has just updated its bass enhancer plug-in LF Max Punch to version 1.1.

Changes :

• Crossover filter steepness parameter added.
• "Radial" knob mode can be now disabled completely.
• "Off-Line Render" indication added.
• Global level metering parameters added.
• Knob read-outs now require a single click for keyboard entry.
• Occasional crashes in WaveLab and other hosts fixed.
• Host sample rate switch-related problem fixed.
• Minor visual improvements implemented.
• Plug-in initial loading time reduced.

This update is free for all registered users.

LF Max Punch is available for both Mac OS X and Windows in VST and AU formats at a price of $69.95.

Focusrite proudly launches the new Saffire PRO 24 DSP, a 16 Input / 8 Output FireWire audio interface that features VRM, a breakthrough monitoring technology, in addition to real-time DSP-powered tracking plug-ins, all tailor-made for the modern recording environment.

Alongside DSP-powered Compression and EQ for latency-free tracking, there's also a 'Comfort' Reverb and Focusrite's patented VRM – Virtual Reference Monitoring – technology that lets you hear your mix in different acoustic environments, through different speakers and from different positions – all just using standard monitoring headphones

All DSP-based signal processing and effects are derived from the 'Focusrite Plug-in Suite' (also included as VST/AU plug-ins) and are integrated within the Saffire Mix Control software ...