August, 2005 archive

K-Sounds has released Organimation, a collection of B3 organ voices and performances for the Yamaha Motif ES series and the new S90 ES. Organimation offers new rotary speaker simulations designed to rival dedicated B3 emulators, complete with real-time control over simulation speed and character. In addition, most sounds feature real-time drawbar control, real-time adjustable chorus, [...]

Nostalgia is a new ZERO-G virtual instrument powered by Native Instruments, featuring over 1.3 gigabytes of sounds and more than 1,300 patches from four decades of electronic instruments.
Programming wizard and all-round synth enthusiast Steve Howell has used his 30+ years of experience and knowledge of these various instruments to create arguably the best and most [...]

PSP MasterComp is a high fidelity stereo dynamics processor (plug-in in VST/DirectX/RTAS format for PC; Mac version in development). Its double-precision (64-bit floating point) and double-sampled (FAT - Frequency Authentication Technique) processing offers transparency even at extreme compression settings and high sample rates. It includes a wide range of controls that make it an exceptionally [...]

The Mach II consists of 2 Thruster circuits, 2 foot switches, 2 LEDs, and 3 knobs- oh yes folks 3 knobs… all in one little box!
You now have total control over the Mach II’s gain stages. In addition, you also get a Master control that allows you to use it as an overdrive/distortion unit without [...]

Steinberg has announced that the update to HALion String Edition is now shipping worldwide. HALion String Edition 2 offers a 9GB library of solo and ensemble strings including violins, violas, cellos and double basses, accessible through a dedicated player VSTi that is based on its renowned HALion sampling technology.
“We’re certain that this product will set [...]

BIAS, Inc. has announced Peak Pro 5, the fifth generation of its award-winning professional stereo recording, editing, mastering and delivery software, is now shipping. On the Macintosh platform, Peak is the established leader for professional dedicated stereo recording, sample editing, processing, mastering and delivery, and version 5 adds a host of new high-end features to [...]

Steinberg has introduced Studio Case 2, the successor to Studio Case. Featuring a brand new version of Steinberg’s Cubase SE budget sequencer and special versions of six Steinberg VST instruments, Studio Case II will be available for Mac and PC from September 2005.
“This product sets standards for functionality available to entry-level customers in this price [...]

iriver has announced its T family of PlaysForSure-verified flash-memory music devices.
The players support Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM) 10, making them the first flash devices to support portable subscription-based music services, such as Rhapsody To Go, Napster To Go and Yahoo! Music Unlimited.
“By delivering music subscription and download support at such aggressive price points, [...]

TerraTec Producer is now shipping PHASE X24 FW, the professional version of PHASE 24 FW.
The interface sports two analog inputs (line, hi-Z or mic in with 48V phantom power), four outputs, digital I/O, MIDI I/O, insert jacks and gain knobs. The package includes Steinberg´s Cubase LE workstation software with 48 audio tracks, WaveLab lite 2.5 [...]

Gulan has published a variety of free electronica MP3s available for free download. The tracks range from ambient electronica to more of a Berlin-school feel.
Gulan is the pseudonym of a young composer from Latvia who creates wide-ranging electronic music – new age, ambient and progressive electronica. His work is inspired by the music of Klaus [...]

With the introduction of a new PC VST plug-in LF-Max, Voxengo continues development of tools designed to perform low-frequency adjustments.
The main function of LF-Max is to add sub low-frequency content to the program material and to the individual mix tracks. Beside this it features distortion module like the one found in Voxengo LF-Punch plug-in. Signal [...]

With TimeCode, Code Indigo delivers an outstanding album that combines elements of orchestral electronica, new age and chill-out music.
Code Indigo’s music draws upon a wide set of styles, including new age, orchestral electronica, jazz, chill-out, and world music. The tracks on TimeCode blend these styles seamlessly into a continuous musical work.
On this release, Code Indigo [...]

10 Years in the Life is a double-CD collection of some of the finest tracks and remixes by BT. While it is not a greatest hits compilation, it collects radio edits and rare versions of some of his best tracks.
Disc 1 is a retrospective of BT’s songwriting work, while Disc 2 is a continuous mix [...]

Perfecto Chills Volume 1 is a chill-out collection that brings together some popular downtempo tracks and a some cool tracks by less well-known artists. The two-CD set captures the current sound of chill-out, including both instrumental and vocal tracks.
Chill-Out seems to be the latest category for CD dividers at Best Buy. Chill-out is a nebulous [...]