May, 2004 archive

The new Novation X-STATION combines a Novation-class Synthesizer, an audio solution, MIDI remote controller, MIDI interface and a multi-effects processor. It provides an all-in-one mobile solution that can be powered from USB or batteries.
Keyboard Available in Three Sizes
The keyboard employs a premium-class mechanism with semi-weighted keys and aftertouch. Aftertouch, a joystick and the assignable X/Y [...]

WaveLab 5, one of the leading audio editors, is now shipping worldwide. The award-winning audio editing and mastering software reaches version 5 and offers new DVD Audio capabilities.
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH has announced that the latest version of its award-winning WaveLab audio editing and mastering application is now shipping to resellers worldwide. Offering full multi-channel [...]

Music on the Mac is an online community for musicians using Macintosh computers.
While the site features major coverage on Apple’s GarageBand, it also covers Apple Soundtrack, Logic, Reason, and other applications.
The site features very active user forums.

Digidesign is now shipping ReVibe, a room-modeling reverb plug-in for Pro Tools|HD Accel.
ReVibe is a full-featured mono, stereo and surround reverb plug-in that includes an extensive set of room-modeling controls. Engineered to take full advantage of the increased power and memory of the new 321 DSP chips residing on the HD Accel card, ReVibe gives [...]

MPCsounds.com has released the Ethnic Hip Hop Collection, a new sound library for the Akai MPC 1000/2000/XL/3000/LE/4000 drum machines. The library is available on MPC CD-ROM, Zip disk, Floppy, or as Downloadable sets.
The Ethnic Hip Hop Collection library is the largest MPC ethnic library offered today containing over 30 melodic ethnic instruments ranging from the [...]

Angelic Vocal Pads, the latest release from Precisionsound, is designed to put the sound of a choir of angels at your fingertips.
Angelic Vocal Pads (AVP) is a new sampleset for Gigasampler, HALion & Kontakt samplers. Precisionsound calls it “The missing link between the workstation synthesizer choirs and real classical choir samples.”
These Enya “sound alike” vocal [...]

Cherry Bikini, an electronica duo that specializes in sexually-charged songs, has released their second CD, Dream Days. Their site features several free MP3 downloads, including FU** Toy  and Disco Party, to promote the CD.
The CD’s 11 songs showcase the duo’s trademark hardcore sound: catchy electro-pop hooks, X-rated lyrics, and “club-friendly” beats.
Currently based out of California, [...]

Blacet Research has expanded its lineup of modular analog equipment with two modules that provide dual circuits, ideal for compact modular systems.
The VCA2410 is a 1/2 space dual linear VCA, and is ideal for compact systems and for controlling modulation sources. Audio and CV signals are processed cleanly by an “audiophile” VCA chip. A “normalling” [...]

While the RIAA argues unequivocally that the file-sharing services are hurting musicians, musicians have their own opinions. A new study shows that more musicians feel that file-sharing benefits them than feel that it hurts them. Most musicians feel that the RIAA suits against file-sharing music fans will not benefit either musicians or songwriters.
The new report, [...]

Digidesign has announced plans to enter the sound reinforcement market with a new digital mixing console system aimed at professionals in a wide range of live performance venues, including tours, theatrical productions, corporate installations, and houses of worship. The system will feature uncompromising audio fidelity and a recording and playback pathway to Digidesign’s award-winning Pro [...]