June, 2005 archive

Developer Eric Loillieux has released Archibald, a virtual drummer which improvises on your patterns.

As you’re building your rythm in the step by step sequencer, you determine its margin of interpretation from 0 to 100%. It gives a better sound (which drummer would play two consecutive eighth notes making exactly the same shade and attack ?). […]

Voxengo has released Boogex, a free guitar amplifier plug-in with a variety of sound shaping features.
With Boogex it is possible to get heavy distorted sound as well as slight distortion sound. Boogex is also able to apply any speaker cabinet impulse response (selection of built-in impulses is available).
Processing latency is very modest - 96 samples […]

Apple has announced that the iPod and iPod photo lines are merging, creating a single line of white iPods that all feature color displays with the ability to view album artwork, photos and play slideshows in stunning color.
The simplified iPod lineup features a 20GB model, holding up to 5,000 songs priced at just $299 and […]

Apple has announced that it is “taking Podcasting mainstream” by building everything users need to discover, subscribe, manage and listen to Podcasts right into iTunes 4.9, the latest version of its digital music software and online music store. iTunes users can now easily subscribe to over 3,000 free Podcasts and have each new episode automatically […]

Celemony Software has announced immediate availability of the audio editing software Melodyne uno for Windows XP and Mac OS X. The brand new small version of the unique audio software Melodyne works in a similar fashion to a sample editor — except that it offers the characteristic Melodyne functions, making it the ideal tool for […]

FXMax has announced updates to FX Teleport, Giga Teleport and Giga VST Adapter.
FX Teleport, a DAW networking solution, was updated to 1.04

Added silence threshold to optimize network traffic
Added scrollbar on server
Added German manual
Refined support for multihomed hosts and servers
Fixed compatibility issues with Halion 3, SX 3/Nuendo 3, Crystal, Waves 5, Voxengo Pristine Space, VB FFX4, […]

Behringer has announced the availability of B-CONTROL NANO BCN44, its compact MIDI controller.
The NANO BCN44 provides 4 freely assignable push encoders with status LEDs, 4 freely assignable buttons with dual functions. Assignment of the panel elements is done either manually or via learn mode.
The BCN44 can be easily connected to any computer/expander and similar equipment […]

Cakewalk has announced a free 2.0.1 update for Project5 Version 2. Project5 Version 2 provides everything you need to create and perform today’s music with a complete set of superb quality instruments and effects; powerful recording, looping, sequencing, and arranging tools; dynamic creation tools; and the ultimate open synth host.
The Project5 2.0.1 update provides several […]

Lampthruster version 2.2 has been released and is now available for download. Lampthruster is a unique non-linear processing module (tube/valve amp simulator) coupled with a vintage-sounding equalizer. Lampthruster is currently available in PC VST plug-in format only.

This version update introduces a convenient graphical equalizer curve editing mode like the one found in other Voxengo equalizer […]

Synful CEO Eric Lindemann has announced availability of Synful Orchestra for MAC OSX in AU and VST formats.
Synful generated a buzz at January’s winter NAMM show with the introduction of the Windows version of its innovative “Reconstructive Phrase Modeling” (RPM) orchestral synthesizer. Now MAC users can also benefit from the expressivity and ease of use […]

Electronica soundscaper and audio artist Mark Rushton recently moved from his old site, Hooray For Vouvray, back to his old location: http://www.markrushton.com
“It’s just a matter of simplifying things in my life,” said Rushton, 38, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
To celebrate the change, Rushton offers up a new podcast. It’s his eighth since 2004, but his first […]

DJ Paul Oakenfold will launch a three-week all-DJ U.S. tour July 3 in New York. Playing venues with capacities from 1,000 to 10,000, he will lead a bill that will also feature Deep Dish, Ferry Corsten, Junkie XL and Sandra Collins on various dates.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun for us and I’m […]

Audio-Technica has reengineered the UniPoint Series, utilizing breakthrough audio and mechanical design improvements to set new standards for sonic quality, durability, clarity, reliability and ease of installation. Their consistent ability to deliver exceptionally intelligible audio reproduction ensures the UniPoint Series mics can meet the criteria of any sound installation.
New features for the A-T UniPoint Series […]

D&M Professional, manufacturer of the Marantz Professional PMD series of professional recording products, has introduced its newest field recorder — the “hand-held” PMD660 Compact Digital Recorder.
The PMD660 is a direct result of feedback from users in the field, working in an array of recording environments in various vertical markets such as broadcast, government, faith and […]

Marantz Professional has introduced high-resolution PMD671, the latest in the lineage begun with the PMD670. Like its predecessor, the PMD671 records to Compact Flash cards, has no moving parts, and offers multiple recording modes, long record times — up to 36 hours of stereo recording on a 1 GB Compact Flash card — and long […]