Monthly archives: June 2008
D-Command ES introduced
And somewhat introduced in the dark I must say. As with the D-Control ES this is mainly just a darker colored version. Some claim that these are better on your eyes. I find it annoying that almost no controllers these days have proper channelstrips. D-Command at least have a ‘channelstrip section’. If you’re looking to [...]
Audio Ease updates Speakerphone to 1.1
Audio Ease has announced Speakerphone 1.1, a free update for registered users that adds automatable IR switching, Pro Tools Leopard support, and sped up preset switching. Arjen of Audio Ease had this to say: Speakerphone has been very successful so far. Really a lot more people have been waiting for it than we expected. We [...]
MOTU release Digital Performer 6
I don’t know how many of you who use Digital Performer today but I’m sure it’s a glorious day for you since MOTU has released version 6.
Ueberschall announces the availability of LoungeOramA
LoungeOramA is Ueberschall latest release for their ‘Nouvelle’ series, featuring 20 new construction kit mix foundations. Each mix, backing and drum bed in a kit are over a full minute in length. All source material loops and samples used to make the full mix are included. Outro / Intros, Verses and Chorus provide the framework [...]
UVI Workstation
Ever heard of the UVI Workstation, or even the UVI engine? Yeah, me neither, but it’s very likely you’ve used the engine in any of the Spectrasonics or MOTU products out there. UVI Workstation is a plug-in currently available in a free RTAS (and AU, VST) public beta version. As far as I understand it [...]
Abbey Road releases Brilliance pack
A new set of Abbey Road plug-ins are available in the ‘Brilliance pack’. The plug-ins included emulates the RS127 (box and rack) and RS135 ‘presence’ EQs, which – according to the creators of the plug-ins – were key components of the Abbey Road sound during the ’60s and used on countless famous recordings. The plug-ins [...]
True Leopard compatibility for Pro Tools – but I’m sticking with Tiger
So finally Digidesign and M-Audio (and Avid) have announced that all version of Pro Tools, including LE, HD and M-Powered are Leopard compatible with the release of 7.4.2. This is a free update for registered users of 7.4. But I think I’ll stick with Tiger just a little bit longer.
Eiosis releases the E²Transienter
The Eiosis transient designer E²Transienter (previous post) is now available. According to Eiosis it’s actually far more than a simple transient designer, and can be used in many situations, including high demanding mastering jobs. Check out the video of the E²Transienter on their website and decide for yourself. It is available now for MAC OSX [...]
Applied Acoustics Systems announces the release of Strum Acoustic GS-1
I believe this was first announced back in January but Applied Acoustics Systems have now released Strum Acoustic GS-1, a acoustic guitar software synthesizer based on AAS own physical modeling technology intended for emulating both nylon and steel string acoustic guitars.
New Vienna Instruments: Chamber Strings II
The new Vienna Instruments Collection Chamber Strings II is – you guessed it – VSLs latest addition to their library of strings, featuring the small muted sections of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. It’s available now for distributors and dealers along with a special VI offer.
