Twisted Tools Intros MSMax For Reaktor

msmax_lemurTwisted Tools has released MSMAX – a Maximizer and Mid/Side Matrix for Native Instruments Reaktor.

MSMAX can be used for anything from subtle to extreme loudness maximization to get individual tracks or mixes sounding loud and finalized. As a Mid/Side matrix, MSMAX can be used to encode, decode and process Mid/Side signals to add width or create stereo imaging effects.
Features:

  • Stereo Maximizer
  • Flexible Mid/Side Matrix (Encode/Decode Input and Output)
  • Sidechain Volume Ducker (Sidechain using: Audio, MIDI, Auto, Self)
  • Insert effects path (Pre/Post Maximizer)
  • Output Limiter
  • Mono Summing
  • Dry/Wet Mix with internal latency compensation
  • Near-zero Latency (1 sample)
  • Low CPU
  • Phase flip (Standard or Pre-Decode M/S for 180 degree flip)
  • Nanoverb Example Insert Effect (Reverb and EQ)
  • Switchless switching for instant A/B’ing settings without clicks or pauses

Here are a set of audio demos:

MSMax is available now for US $39.

gTar Releases SDK For iOS and Javascript

This morning, Incident Tech announced the release of a strategic developer kit (SDK) for their gTar iPhone MIDI guitar controller. The SDK will provide iOS and Javascript developers with direct access to the gTar hardware for creating gTar-compatible browser apps.

The company also announced that the gTar is now compatible with more than 150 different apps, several of which are used in the demonstration video, above.

Additionally, the company is also releasing an “unofficial custom script” for using the gTar with Ableton Live:

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Spektrumsynth 2.0 For Reaktor

spektrumsynth

Developer Don Garbutt has released Spektrumsynth 2.0 for Reaktor:

This instrument is several synthesizers in one: edgy shimmering digital sweeps can be stacked with aggressive lead sounds and rich, thick organic pads. With hugely independent sound sections, this is great for monumentally fat polyphony, crazy lead sounds and sequenced/arpeggiated internal movement, all happening at the same time! Note-independent pan movement puts you inside the sound, surrounded by pulsing, morphing events enhanced with chorus, distortion, parametric e.q,, delay and reverb.

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