Digidesign Structure is here
Finally! The Digidesign A.I.R. teams latest offspring have arrived. In case you haven’t tried out the beta I’ll tell you that this is indeed a very competent sampler.
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Arturia announces The V Collection of software synthesizers
This ultimate bundle offers all the emulations of the most legendary and sought after synthesizers: the Moog Modular, the minimoog, the CS-80, the Prophet 5, the Prophet VS, the ARP 2600 and the Jupiter-8. Seven legendary machines that complement each other to provide the highest quality synthesizer sounds to the most discerning musicians.
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PowerFX releases “Sweet Ann” virtual vocalist
PowerFX announced today they have released Sweet Ann, the first of their new line of vocal libraries which employs Yamaha’s VOCALOID2 upgraded software. Vocaloid software applications enable users to type in words and melody and have the vocal library “artist” sing back the input.
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You think you have high-end speakers?
Well, think again, I dare you to match the YG Acoustics Voyager speakers priced at around $100 000/pair!
Twisted Kit and Claustrophobic EZX:s now shipping
Well, the picture says it all…
This week and next week sees the shipping of The Twisted Kit EZX by Michael Blair and The Claustrophobic EZX. The Claustrophobic EZX is currently shipping to distribution and to those customers in Europe that can purchase product directly from the Toontrack webshop and the Twisted Kit EZX by Michael Blair will ship by the middle of next week (july 4th). Place your orders now to be sure to be among the first to get your hands on these hot new EZX expansion packs.
I will have reviews up soon after I get them.
VirSyn Updates TERA to Version 3.2.1
VirSyn has announced the release of TERA 3.2.1.
A new “free running” mode for the multi segment envelopes of TERA opens a new door to polyrhythmical sounds and “endless” ambient textures. Besides this the distortion unit goes stereo and many bugfixes are also included.
New features:
New Multi envelope mode “free running” independent from note on/off
Distortion effect now stereo mode
Project load/save handling improved, program numbers no longer translated to 1..16
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Digidesign RM1 and RM2 is now shipping
The Digidesign® Reference Monitor Series (RMS), shown at NAB 2007 last month, is now shipping. Currently the line includes two bi-amplified, near-field studio monitor designs — the compact RM1 and the bigger RM2.
I think I need to write this again just to clear out the rumors that have been buzzing on the web since the RMS were introduced: To my knowledge the RM1 and RM2 have nothing at all to do with the acquisition of M-Audio. They were co-developed with PMC (Professional Monitor Company).
Metric Halo announces MIOConsoleConnect
MIOConsoleConnect is a new way to interact with your Mobile I/O hardware. Designed from the ground up to seamlessly integrate MIOConsole with your preferred digital audio workstation software, MIOConsoleConnect allows you to use the MIO as if it were designed in concert with your workstation. This is a quantum leap forward for both the Mobile I/O and your native host allowing you to have the level of integration that, up until now, has only been found in dedicated hardware workstations. But unlike those dedicated workstations, it works with your choice of audio software allowing you the freedom to choose the solution that works best for you, or to move between multiple hosts with no loss of integration.
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Waves API Collection
I’m already drooling over this, I’m a sucker for the API sound (who needs Neve or SSL?). The big question is, will they beat the URS APIs?
Sample Magic ships Sunset Sessions sample collection
The sunkissed sounds of balmy nights and summer breezes, smoky lounges, and sandy beaches are bought together in Sunset Sessions, the biggest Sample Magic release to date.
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