Monthly archives: September 2007
REVIEW: Native Instruments Classic Keys Bundle
Native Instruments Classic Keys Bundle could be considered classic in two senses: the first being that the three plug-ins included emulate classic hardware, and the second being that the plug-ins are sort of classics in their own rights. How do they stack up today? Are they still worth owning?
Toontrack Music discontinues dfh Superior
Toontrack Music will on September 30, 2007 discontinue its original Superior virtual instrument title dfh Superior (TT103). dfh Superior is currently out of print and will not be reprinted or distributed in its current form. The Superior Custom and Vintage (TT 105) and the Superior Vintage add-on (TT 107) titles will continue to be available [...]
AES is getting closer – Digidesign product rumors
With AES getting closer and all the talk about Pro Tools killers, I decided to post a roundup on the rumored new features in Pro Tools 7.4, rumors on new Digidesign hardware and a new Pro Tools.
RND introduces Signature Bundle
Roger Nichols Digital has introduced the Signature Bundle, a collection of their entire plug-in range, including the new SPL-IZER. Besides SPL-IZER the Signature Bundle includes DYNAM-IZER, DETAILER, FINIS, FREQUAL-IZER, INSPECTOR XL, UNIQUEL-IZER and UNIQUEL-IZER LE. More details on the Signature Bundle can be found at the RND website.
Ueberschall presents the release of Analog FX
Analog FX is a sophisticated sample collection boasting a massive library of premium and designed analog Sounds and Loops which contain over 1.7GB of cutting-edge sound material. It is a state-of-the-art FX collection of samples offering a huge variety of atmospheres, noises, basslines, leads, sweeps, LFO as well as hundreds synth loops. The library is [...]
Precisionsound releases the Moldova Concert Cimbalom
I’m a sucker for strange instruments so I just had to report about this after I got it in my inbox: Precisionsound releases the Moldova Concert Cimbalom for HALion and Kontakt. The concert cimbalom is the biggest instrument in the dulcimer family and are very typical for European gypsy music. More info on the Precisionsound [...]
M-Audio releases KeyRig 25 and KeyRig 49 controller/software bundles
M-Audio is proud to announce the KeyRig 25 keyboard controller and software bundle, which closely follows the release of the previously announced KeyRig 49 package. These complete solutions each include a keyboard controller plus M-Audio’s award-winning Key Rig software (PC only), so users can create music on a computer right out of the box.
Reason 4 is here
Propellerhead Software has announced that Reason 4 is here. Major changes includes the new synthesizer Thor, the ReGroove mixer, the arpeggiator RPG-8, and the redesigned sequencer among other things. Available today, Reason version 4 is priced at MSRP is EUR €449 / USD $499. Upgrades from any prior registered version of Reason are MSRP EUR [...]
UA releases UAD v4.8 software & adds more precision mixing & mastering tools
Universal Audio today announced the web release of v4.8 software for the UAD Family of DSP Card’s & Powered Plug-Ins. Version 4.8 includes 14-day fully functional demos of the new Precision Maximizer and Precision De-Esser. Registered UAD customers can purchase full authorizations of the Precision Maximzer plug-in for US$199 and the Precision De-Esser for $99 [...]
VirSyn updates REFLECT to 1.1.1
Features – ProTools/PC: Parameter Automation. – ProTools/PC: Complete page table support for all supported control surfaces. Bugfixes – ProTools: problem noises on instantiation fixed. – CPU spikes on some programs removed. – Tracktion 3: workaround for “white window†GUI problem. VirSyn
