IZotope is in the final stages of creating a new plug-in that will "change the way you work with your tracks and busses".

iZotope Echelon combines six crucial mixing tools into one interface--a precise EQ, vintage-modeled dynamics processor, transient shaper, exciter, de-esser and limiter. With a huge range of MacroPresets, Echelon will simplify mixing by putting the most useful controls together in one window.

More details will be available soon.

Meatscience has announced the release of the Convolution Reverb AU plug-in for Mac OSX 10.5+. Here is how they describe it...

"Meatscience Convolution Reverb AU matches or exceeds Altiverb 6 and IR-1 on accuracy and low-latency while offering similar performance on Intel Macs. This means professional fidelity, an open IR library, and high track counts for $500 less. Apply impulse responses to recreate the unique characteristics of real spaces, speaker cabs, classic amplifiers, stompboxes, or experimental audio effects.

Automated Processes, Inc. (API) has received a formal complaint from electronics giant JVC Americas Corporation against API's use of the word "arsenal" in reference to API's recently introduced brand of pro audio equipment. Arsenal Audio by API products include a microphone preamp and two versions of a four band audio equalizer manufactured for use by professional recording artists and engineers.

JVC Americas Corp. is the registered owner of the word 'arsenal' in association with products for car audio equipment.

The complaint centers around the claim that API willfully infringed upon JVC's trademark with the "clear unmistakable intent and effect of causing confusion, mistake and deception among customers".

JVC contends that API's Arsenal Audio products would be confused with JV ...

AcousticsampleS launches its first "Summer Sale" : -35% off everything. This offer may be combined with their quantity discount :

• -35% for 1 item
• -40% for 2 items
• -45% for 4 items
• -50% for 6 items
• -55% for 8 items

This offer is available until 31 august 2009.

Sugar Bytes has released Eloquence, a new MIDI Step Sequencer plug-in.

Eloquence is described as an extremely powerful and intuitive MIDI stepsequencer plug-in, giving you control over just about all aspects of your favorite MIDI devices. You can use Eloquence to create varied and organic bass lines, screaming leads, pulsating chords, and organic pad sounds in the studio or on stage.

For live musicians, Eloquence provides a versatile palette of performance options which can be triggered right from your MIDI keyboard: you can transpose, manipulate, twist up, mutate, and mangle your patterns without even getting near your computer.

Eloquence is a plug-in which can be used with any major Windows or Mac VST or AU host.

Price: €99 / $129. Crossgrade Price for registered SonicBytes ERA users: €69 / $89.

Moog unveils The Moog Guitar - Model E1, the production model of The Moog Guitar introduced at the Summer NAMM tradeshow in 2008.

It uses the same innovative electronics and pick-ups as the original Paul Vo Collector Edition, with some exciting new changes. It's available in three new finishes; Butterscotch, Candy Red, and Black, and now sports chrome hardware, a solid alder body, a choice of fixed or tremolo bridges, and a new lower price tag, $3,495.

For more information, please visit the link below :

PreSonus presents a new version of the Firebox : the FireStudio Mobile. It combines the analog-circuit design and advanced platform technology of their FireStudio rack-mount interfaces with the ability to run on bus power in field applications.

Features :

• Plug-and-play, high-speed FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394)
• 24-bit resolution with 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz sampling rates
• Record/playback 10 inputs and 6 outputs
• 2 XMAX PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers with true 48V phantom power for condenser mics
• 8 line inputs, 2 line outputs
• Stereo S/PDIF and MIDI input/output — DB9 break-out cable included
• Zero-latency monitoring
• Headphone output with gain control
• Software router/mixer
• Powered via FireWire bus or u ...

The Vienna Symphonic Library team is pleased to announce a one-time special offer for new customers, long-time users, and even sample library veterans who want to find a great opportunity to replace or complement their "legacy" First Edition and Pro Edition libraries.

Users who will have registered five Standard Libraries of Vienna Instruments DVD Collections before September 15, 2009, will receive one free Extended Library of their choice for any additional Standard Library of a DVD Collection they buy and register between August 10 and September 15, 2009.

Details, more offers for users of Vienna's sample libraries as well as savings examples can be found here:

Safe Sound Audio (UK) first gained respect with the Model P1 channel strip, a "do all" recording channel that does many things well, but with a key focus on vocals. Today they releases the P501, the first channel strip in the 500 format ever.

The P501 is designed and built in the UK by Robert Campbell (former designer for Neve and Calrec). It features the same clean sound and control of the P1, and features never before included on a single 500 series format device. It is not just a phantom powered pre, or DI, or line level device, it's also a compressor and limiter with full metering on board for input and gain reduction. The P501 still only takes up a single space and is logically laid out.

Features :

• Mic Preamp (with phantom and +72dB of clean gain)
• DI (jack and ...

A significant evolution of ADAM Audio's critically acclaimed S-Series, the new SX-Series reference monitors feature completely redesigned transducers, drivers, and electronics to enable the most transparent reproduction possible.

All ADAM SX-Series monitors feature the new X-ART tweeter, which provides 4dB higher efficiency, an increased maximum sound pressure level of 3dB, and an expanded frequency response of up to 50kHz.

Other new components include an ultra-low distortion broadband A/B amplifier with 1MHz internal bandwidth, perfectly matched to the X-ART tweeter for a natural, uncolored sound with high resolution, and new Hexacone woofers with more linear excursion to optimize efficiency and accuracy.

The SX-Series consists of six different models ranging from small nearfield ...

DontCrac[k] is currently running a very cool promotion : get the amazing guitar amp simulator Overloud TH1 for $199 instead of $349 !

If you haven't heard the Overloud TH1, download and try the demo and you'll be amazed by the quality and the realism of this guitar amp simulator.

But be careful, this is a very limited stock offer so check it out at :

Vir2 Instruments has announced the release of Mojo, a new virtual horn section powered by the popular Kontakt engine.

According to Vir2 instruments, Mojo offers the most flexible and innovative approach to pop, funk, jazz, and big band horns ever created in a virtual instrument. Inspired by legendary groups like Tower of Power and the big bands of decades past, Mojo is capable of emulating everything from a sultry sax solo to a screaming full big band playing at the top of their lungs.

Pushing the boundaries of sampling and scripting technology far beyond traditional sample libraries, Mojo offers a simple but feature-packed interface. No need to decide in advance which articulation you want to play. Simply load the instrument, turn the Ensemble knob to specify how many players you ...

The Waves Signature Series is an exclusive line of Application-Specific Audio Processors, created in collaboration with the world's top producers, engineers, and mixing engineers. Each and every Signature Series plug-in has been precision-crafted to capture the artist's distinct sound and production style, using custom multi-effect processing chains designed by the artists themselves.

When The Beatles recorded "All You Need Is Love", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer. When Jimi Hendrix recorded "Purple Haze", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer. When Led Zeppelin recorded "Whole Lotta Love", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer.

The Eddie Kramer Collection features :

• Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel
• Eddie Kramer Drum Channel
• Eddie Kramer Effects Channel
• Eddie Kramer Bass Channel
• Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel

Available now for both Mac OS X and Windows in VST, AU, RTAS and AudioSuite formats at a price of $800.

XLN Audio has announced the release of Modern Jazz - Sticks, a brand new ADpak for Addictive Drums.

Modern Jazz — Sticks features a beautiful Premier Gen-X kit with a Ludwig Acrolite snare along with cymbals and percussion from Sabian, Meinl and Paiste. The drums have been tuned up slightly for a modern jazz sound.

Get instant access to production styles typical for modern jazz. Tune the kit up or down, go fat or thin, stay really close or spread out with lots of ambience. Control each mic separately and combine them for your perfect sound.

Over 300 live recorded grooves and fills are included in a large range of tempos, styles and different lengths for natural variation. Use them for inspiration or to build complete tracks in minutes.

* 12 Piece Jazz Kit, Played With Sticks
* 300 Live Recorded Rhythms
* 30 Crisp Production Presets

Modern Jazz — Sticks is available in music stores worldwide and in XLN Audio's webshop. The price is set at €59/$59.