Mac and Music News
Through Thursday September 1, 2005
| Aug 23 - 03:12 PM | Music Software > Roni music |
Amazing Slow Downer has been updated to version 2.7.8. This release willl save "real" aac/m4a files when running Tiger, adds support for CoreAudio files and miscellaneous Settings dialog with severall switches. Amazing Slow Downer is a time-stretching & real-time pitching application. Amazing Slow Downer |  Post a comment ? |
| Aug 23 - 12:20 PM | Audio Hardware > Rode |
The new Rode NT6 is a compact condenser microphone, and is specifically designed for difficult mounting applications or discret placement. The capsule of the mic is connected to the main part of the mic by a 3-metre Kevlar fibre reinforced cable. The NT6 runs off standard 48V phantom power. The mic has a fixed cardioid pattern, a frequency range of 40Hz - 20kHz and a maximum SPL figure of 135dB. The NT6 is designed and manufactured by Rode in Sydney, Australia.
New Rode NT6 will be available in September at £229 ($414).
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| Aug 23 - 10:39 AM | Music Software > Digidesign |
Digidesign has posted an update for Pro Tools LE to version 6.9.2 cs3 and version 6.9cs3. These updates both feature : fixed the key command sequence for fine-tuning automation breakpoints had changed (Item # 65387). The "fine-tune breakpoint" Command key functionality has now been restored to the pre-Pro Tools 6.9 behavior. The key command for "Write Level Constrained to Next Breakpoint" (new to 6.9) has been changed from "Command-click" to "Option-Shift-click." The key command for "Write Level Constrained to Previous Breakpoint" remains "Command-Option-click".
Thes updates are both available in MacMusic software section.
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| Aug 22 - 04:38 PM | Misc > Focusrite |
Focusrite, owner of Novation, announce that companies had been the victim of a major burglary, on August 15th morning. Missing stock - arround $250,000 - includes classic Reds, ISA and Platinum rack-mount units, Novation X-Station keyboards, and the new Saffire interface. Focusrite is offering a substantial reward for any information (you can contact Focusrite on 01494 836307 in England).
A list of the serial numbers for the stolen units is available on line.
| www.focusrite.com/stolen | Post a comment ? |
| Aug 22 - 03:57 PM | Plug-ins > McDSP |
McDSP will announce an upgrade program for those wishing to upgrade their LE plugin versions to full TDM/RTAS plugin versions for $300 - LE versions are $195 and RTAS/TDM versions are $495. McDSP LE plugins line includes FilterBank LE, CompressorBank LE and Chrome Tone LE.
This upgrade program will be available soon on McDSP web site, and recipients must provide a valid iLok account.
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