Monthly archives: June 2008
Off Tools: Weepr
A software Tenori-On? My first thought was “meh”, but since I didn’t find any fun news to update with (which was what I was supposed to do) I figured I’d put blogging aside for this morning and instead try this version of the Tenori-On called Weepr… And also speculate a little about what we can [...]
New Receptor – Total Workstation Rack
… And I’m semi-interested. But first things first – have you heard of Receptor? It’s a box made by Muse loaded with plug-ins, sort of a hardware plug-in deal. I’ve kept an eye on it since I heard about it the very first time. Since then things have happened and you can get pretty cool [...]
Transfuser is here… And a remix contest
Digidesign has announced that the full version of Transfuser is now available. Transfuser includes nearly 2 GB of loops and phrases to get you started with, but as you know if you’ve used the public beta you can also load your own loops to it.
‘Creative tools’ plug-in list
OK, I admit it, I’m moving towards becoming a ‘plug-in list junkie’. Despite my efforts of reducing my plug-in count and simplifying things I can’t help but think of new setups. Fortunately for me, I’m not only a plug-in list junkie, I’m also a music and recording junkie with more projects going at a time [...]
M-Audio launches new forum
M-Audio has launched a new user forum. Could be good if you have problems with your hardware. Clicking on the Pro Tools section however takes you to the DUC. M-Audio user forum
M-Audio posts new Mac driver for KeyStudio 49i
M-Audio has announced the availability of a new driver (1.7.2) for KeyStudio 49. This new driver supposedly enhances overall performance and offers several bug fixes. The update is available for Mac computers running OS X 10.5.3 and 10.4.11. The driver also automatically updates the KeyStudio 49i firmware to version 1.31. With this latest driver release, [...]
Sibelius introduced ‘First’ – notation for songwriters
Sibelius has announced ‘First’. Powered by Sibelius 5, First is a notation application aimed towards singer/songwriters, keyboard players and guitarists.
Groovebox Music release ‘Elastic Time in Action’ with Kenny Gioia
Kenny is still going strong with his music videos. The latest is a so called ‘Pro Tools Power Pak’ and as usual released by Groovebox Music. It features 14 video tutorials (over 2.5 hours of material) on elastic audio. I haven’t had the time to see the entire video yet, but by now I think [...]
Soundonline weekly special: the Complete composers collection
If you purchase the The Complete Composers Collection by June 30, 2008 you can save $300. This offer is one week only. Normally priced at $1,195, the Complete Composers Collection is already over 60% off the prices of the individual products.
Modartt releases a Grimaldi harpsichord add-on and Pianoteq 2.3
Modartt has released Pianoteq 2.3, a free upgrade, with improved reverberation. Modartt also continue on their physically modeled piano add-ons to Pianoteq. The latest is a copy of a harpsichord by Grimaldi dating from 1697, copiedby Andrew Wooderson (Bexley, 2007). From the Modartt press release: Typical of a short-scaled Italian instrument it has a crispness [...]
