November, 2005 archive

Effectrode, a company that specializes in tube effects, has created a new vacuum-tube based pedal, the Tube-Vibe, inspired by the Uni-Vibe.
The Tube-Vibe features a pure tube analog signal path which delivers a lush and organic sound. The design architecture also ensures wide dynamic range according to the company.
Specifications:

The Tube-Vibetm uses top quality MIL-SPEC NOS tubes [...]

M-Audio has introduced the ProSessions Producer series of instrument libraries. Co-produced by Sonic Implants in EXS24, HALion, Kontakt, MachFive and Reason formats, ProSessions Producer is a library of ensembles drawn from the vaults of the renowned soundware developers at Sonic Implants. All are designed for maximum playability and realism.
The initial launch of the ProSessions Producer [...]

Syntheway has updated Master Hammond B3, a virtual Hammond plug-in for Windows VST hosts. The MHB3 is capable of variations one expects from this type of organ, and is suitable for any flavor of music, be it Rock, Jazz, Blues, or Gospel.
Features

B3 Mode Selector: B3 Standard, Fast Bright, Slow Bright, Fast Dark, Slow Dark, Full [...]

M-Audio and Digidesign have introduced Pro Tools M-Powered 7. This new version extends support to five M-Audio USB peripherals–Black Box, M-Audio Ozone, MobilePre USB, Fast Track USB, and Transit–while delivering significantly expanded MIDI, audio recording and editing capabilities; greater mixing power and flexibility; enhanced efficiency; and improved ease of use.

Compatibility with select M-Audio USB products [...]

Native Instruments has introduced the B4 II, the latest version of its classic drawbar organ virtual instrument.
According to Native, the new version offers even more authenticity and flexibility due to further significant advances in sound synthesis and amplifier emulation technology, and brings a wide range of additions and improvements that make it the most versatile [...]

Vox has introduced two new additions to its Cooltron series of effects pedals, the Over The Top Boost and the Snake Charmer Compressor.
The stompboxes use a 12AU7 (ECC82) preamp tube to deliver the type of tone that was previously unattainable from a battery-powered unit. The Cooltron technology provides tube sonic performance at a very low [...]

M-Audio has released the ProSessions 24 collection, a collection of samlple libraries featuring 24-bit sound.
Mike Garson Signature Piano
Mike Garson is one of today’s top keyboardists, renowned for his spontaneous blending of rock, classical and jazz. Well known for decades of collaboration with David Bowie, he has also worked with Nine Inch Nails and many [...]

Pro Tone Pedals has introduced the Boom Box, a clean boost design utilizing a high fidelity integrated circuit chip from Texas Instrument. In response to users demands for more tone shaping options, the Boom Box also features the tone stack designs from 3 of the most popular amp manufacturers in history – Fender, Vox, and [...]

Korg has announced OASYS software version 1.10, which includes the first OASYS Expansion Instrument (EXi) update, the STR-1 Plucked String.
The STR-1 represents an advancement in physical modeling, building on over a decade of Korg’s research with new innovations exclusive to OASYS. This new OS also adds support for up to 2 GB of memory, as [...]

P Softhouse has updated CHRONOStream to version 2.0. The Windows time and pitch scaling software processes audio seven times faster, according to the company.
CHRONOStream uses the company’s PHISYX 2 (Phase Interpolated and Synchronized Expansion) engine for controlling phases in audio. Time and pitch can be changed independently, so you can speed up or slow [...]