August, 2005 archive

Big Fish has introduced Elements: Traditional Jazz, a sample collection featuring Jazz Drums, Bass, Piano & Guitar Loops.
Description:
Jazz, “a genre of music characterized by a strong rhythmic understructure, blue notes, and improvisation on melody and chord structure.” Experience traditional jazz in its purest form. If your productions call for authentic jazz, the complex yet simple […]

Gemini has introduced the iKEY Portable USB Recorder, a digital audio recorder capable of capturing an audio signal, converting it to MP3 or WAV format, and writing it directly to a USB compatible storage device in real-time.
The iKEY will allow the user to record live music, live speeches/seminars, radio, karaoke, transfer a vinyl collection to […]

Synth designer Rob Papen has introduced a new virtual synthesizer, Blue. The new synth delivers FM Synthesis, Phase Distortion Synthesis, Wave Shaping Synthesis and Subtractive Synthesis is one creative combination.
BLUE has six oscillators which can be connected in various ways, two analogue style modelled stereo filters, an enormous range of processing and modulation options and […]

Korg has released Latin & Latin Dance, the latest expansion option for the Professional Arranger series keyboards.
This new collection is available as an expansion board (PaX-EXB02) for the Korg Pa1X and Pa1XPro (v.2.0 or higher), and as an expansion card (RMC-PCM03) for the Pa80 (v.3.06 or higher). “Groove Sampling” captures live performers playing real instruments […]

As the first release in Beta Monkey Music’s Signature Series, the new Jazz Essentials offers authentic and expressive drum loops for traditional jazz.
The royalty-free collection features more than 400 loops in pure and true detail, covering authentic jazz phrasing from a cool and relaxed 100 bpm, a blistering bop at 325 bpm and all points […]

Digidesign has announced the acquisition of Wizoo Sound Design, a developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and real-time effects led by three principals including keyboardist, sound designer and author Peter Gorges, Steinberg Media Technologies co-founder Manfred Ruerup, and legendary film composer Hans Zimmer. Popular Wizoo-branded products on the market today include Darbuka, Latigo, and WizooVerb. […]

Source Elements has announced the release of Source-Connect VPN, an upgrade to Source-Connect, the Pro Tools networking plug-in.
Source-Connect VPN supports secure streaming audio from one Pro Tools system to another, utilizing your leased and privately owned lines. As a complement to Source-Connect, the VPN upgrade provides an additional layer of network control. Together, they allow […]

Elemental Audio Systems has announced the immediate availability of InspectorXL, the newest and largest addition to their professional line of audio plug-ins. InspectorXL is a complete audio analysis suite featuring six (6) individual, comprehensive, and customizable plug-ins addressing common audio analysis needs.
InspectorXL is the professional counterpoint to Elemental Audio Systems’ popular, free, mini audio analysis […]

Formula Sound has chosen PLASA 2005 as the place to unveil its plans for a new, limited edition anniversary model of one of the most popular audio mixers it has ever produced. This will be accompanied by the launch of a brand new audio priority interface, plus an updated edition of its popular AVC2 noise […]

Fans of Bob Moog and his work met at the Orange Peel nightclub in Asheville, NC. Wednesday to honor and remember Moog and his work. Moog died Sunday at his home in Asheville of an inoperable brain tumor.
His son, Matt Moog, set the tone early when he welcomed the first mourners. “To those of you […]

IK Multimedia has announced that the Miroslav Philharmonik orchestra and choir sound workstation is now shipping worldwide. For a limited time, customers may take advantage of purchasing Miroslav Philharmonik at a special introductory price, expiring on September 30th, 2005.
About Miroslav Philharmonik:
Philharmonik is a powerful integrated Orchestral Workstation combining the Miroslav Orchestral and Choir samples with […]

XstreamDanceRadio is a free dance radio player that lets you to listen to dance music from all around the world, 24 hours a day.
The player contains dance radio stations from Britain to Japan in various genres. XstreamDanceRadio provides easy and fast access to various international dance radio stations and keeps you updated on the latest […]

Cakewalk has released Cakewalk Pyro 5, which features tools for music and media in an all-in-one interface. Pyro 5 has an estimated street price of $39.99.
Cakewalk Pyro was the first consumer digital music management product to offer an integrated system where users could play, organize, edit, and share mix CDs of their favorite music; digitize […]

ModernBeats.com has introduced a line of VST plugins geared for Hip Hop musicians. The multi-effects bundle is compatible with any VST compatible host such as Cubase, Sonar, Logic, Ableton Live, Acid Pro, Fruity Loops, and others. Consisting of 5 innovative plugins to enhance users’ hip hop productions, individual titles include: WaterVerb, SubAtomik, BlazeBox, TimeMachine, and […]

Robert A. Moog, the creator of the most influential electronic music instrument in history, has died at the age of 71. Moog had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor (glioblastoma multiforme) in April of 2005 and had been undergoing treatment. He died Sunday at his home in Asheville, NC.
Moog ignited the world of […]