April, 2005 archive

Mimi Records has published an EP from ocp, entitled No one is perfect.
The two-track EP is available for download in MP3 format and features quirky IDM instrumentals that lean towards glitch-core.
It’s available for download from the MIMI site.

ZERO-G has released the EZ Rollers Drum and Bass Producer Pack, a multi-format (ACIDized WAV, Reason Refill, EXS24, HALion, KONTAKT instruments and REX2 Files) sample library. This selection of Drum & Bass samples is from one of the world’s top Drum & Bass production teams.
A killer collection of the freshest beats, basses, pads, synths, fx, [...]

Sonic Studio has announced the upcoming release of SonicStudio•DDP v2. SonicStudio•DDP is the first follow–on in a series of focused products designed specifically for audio professionals.
Version 2 combines DDP open, playback and validation capabilities exclusive to SonicStudio•DDP with additional features requested by hard core practitioners such as Simon Heyworth at Super Audio Mastering in Devon, [...]

Apple has announced that Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger” will go on sale Friday, April 29, beginning at 6:00 p.m. during special events at Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Tiger has more than 200 new features and innovations including Spotlight, a revolutionary desktop search technology that lets users instantly find anything stored on [...]

The latest release from enigmatic UK label em:t, Gel-Sol1104, combines luscious synth work, quirky samples and a generous dose of wit to create an serious ambient release that won’t creep you out.
gel-sol is a solo project of Andrew Reichel. Reichel’s music follows in the tradition of synth music pioneers, but freely mixes in dance music [...]

TerraTec Producer has introduced KOMPLEXER, a synthesizer that offers both virtual analog synthesis and wavetable synthesis. Eight macro controllers are onboard to afford utmost handling ease. Komplexer features classic synth sound powered by three oscillators, two multimode filters, four ADSDSR envelopes and three LFOs.
Its ability to import Waldorf microQ sounds underscores KOMPLEXER’s status as an [...]

With WAVE XTABLE, TerraTec Producer has introduced a soundboard with 500 additional sounds featuring GM and XG modes and professional quality sound. The board is equipped with 16 MB memory affording instant access to sounds - without audible latency and without tasking the computer’s memory. Up to 128 voices may used simultaneously for a variety [...]

TerraTec Producer has announced the AXON AX 100 mk II. An evolutionary advance in guitar-to-MIDI-controllers, the device is based on the popular predecessor model AXON AX 100.

Alongside substantial mechanical improvements, the new AXON 100 mk II offers a user-friendly computer interface. This fully-featured PC editor enables uses to conveniently carry out all functions (a Mac [...]

Voxengo has introduced Pristine Space Light, a functionally-reduced version of Pristine Space 8-channel convolution processor audio plug-in.
The Light version offers basically the same functionality as can be found in Pristine Space except that it supports stereo convolution processing only, meaning you cannot do multi-channel work or use more than 2-channel impulse responses.
Pristine Space Light [...]

Last year’s NY Moogfest was such a blast that Moog has announced plans to do it all again.
This May 31st, BB King’s Bar and Grill in Times Square will again host Moogfest in the Big Apple. Renowned keyboardists and longstanding Moog users will gather to celebrate the Moog sound. This year’s lineup includes Edgar Winter, [...]