The talk for many of this years Musikmesse, the new version of Melodyne with Direct Note Access, has been delayed. It was originally intended to ship this fall, but we’re now looking at a 1st quarter 2009 release.

From Celemony:

For Direct Note Access, we have had to reprogram virtually all Melodyne leaving scarcely two consecutive lines of code intact… We are nearly there; the software runs; but there are still a few things that require work and some road works that are causing delays. We expect therefore that it will be some time yet before all the features have been fully implemented and the program assumes its final form.

Shortly before the release, a public beta, open for all registered users of Melodyne (any version) will be released.

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Celemony demonstrates a major stride in the development of Melodyne at this years Musikmesse: Direct Note Access. This new technology will remove what is currently a decisive limitation of Melodyne: Direct Note Access makes it possible for the first time to edit individual notes in polyphonic audio material. Intervene in the chords within your recording and edit the individual notes of which they are composed using the familiar Melodyne tools! The application possibilities range from the simple correction of errors to the complete refashioning of harmonies and timing. The first product to offer the revolutionary Direct Note Access technology will be Melodyne plugin 2, which is scheduled for release in the Fall.

Find out more from the detailed film at their web site

Musikmesse in Frankfurt is drawing near, and while I’m excited to go there, I’m not so excited about what’s been announced for it this far, or the rumors… Or should I say, the lack of rumors.
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A new service update is available for Melodyne plugin: Version 1.0.3 once more optimizes the handling of RAM. The assistant for program activation, which is already known from the other Melodyne editions, is now integrated into the plug-in, too. Furthermore, several minor issues and bugs have been fixed.

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I just saw this on Celemonys website:

Versions 3.2 of Melodyne cre8 and Melodyne studio are available to download free of charge for all registered users of former 3.x versions.

The highlight of Melodyne cre8 3.2 is a new algorithm for percussive material, which represents an enormous improvement over the old one in terms of sound quality. Melodyne studio 3.2 comes with an improved Poly algorithm that now supports formant correction. Also new in both cre8 and studio are the handy Zoom/Scroll faders that facilitate both orientation and navigation, an improved activation system that is far easier to use, and various other improvements and bug fixes. Furthermore, the option of transferring your license to an iLok, for which you previously had to pay, is now free of charge from Version 3.2 onwards.

Coinciding with the new 3.2 versions for the larger Melodyne editions, Melodyne uno and Melodyne essential have also been updated to Version 1.8. The updates are free of charge for all registered users. Both Melodyne uno and Melodyne essential 1.8 feature a new algorithm for percussive material, handy Zoom/Scroll faders, an improved activation system, a free iLok option for uno, and various other improvements and bug fixes.

There are PDF files available with a complete description of the new features at their website.

Big times for Digidesign. As you can see on Digidesigns website, the Venue console has just reached 500 sold units. It doesn’t sound much, but considering that these are high-end in a real gearslutty way, it’s a nice milestone. Congratulations Digidesign!
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All owners of Melodyne plugin can now purchase Melodyne studio for a special price. If you have a valid plugin serial number, you pay US$/EUR 399 only instead of US$/EUR 699. Unlike a normal upgrade, this copy of Melodyne studio is an add-on, i.e. you can continue to use Melodyne plugin as well. Learn more about this Loyal Offer at the Celemony webshop.

On another note, the iLok option for the Melodyne software and the automatic iLok authorization, which were temporarily disabled due to a technical error, are now available again.

Melodyne essential for Windows XP and Mac OS X forms part of Digidesign’s Ignition bundle as well as E-mu’s Production Tools bundle.

The most important improvement offered by essential 1.8 is the new “Percussive2″ algorithm for the editing of percussive material. In terms of sound quality, when applied to drum loops and similar material, the results delivered by this algorithm are considerably better than those of its predecessor.

Among the other new features of Melodyne essential 1.8 are the combined scroll/zoom bars introduced by Melodyne plugin, an alternative grey colour scheme for the user interface, various improvements in the display and handling of percussive material, and a more user-friendly implementation of the copy protection.

The update to Melodyne essential 1.8 is free of charge to all registered users of essential and will be available for download from the end of April onwards from the Celemony website.

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Melodyne 3.2 was originally set to be released this month but the date has now been set to April. It will feature new playback algorithms, adjustable formant correction for polyphonic and rhythmic material among other things. The Celemony website only mentions upgrades for cre8 and Studio, we will have to wait and see what the plans are for the plug-in.

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