July, 2006 archive

CME has announced the US availability of the Bitstream 3X desktop MIDI controller.
“CME’s philosophy is ‘Always a Step Ahead’ and the world’s first 3 axis MIDI controller certainly lives up to that vision,” stated Athan Billias, Director of Marketing for Technology Products at Yamaha. “Never under estimate the power of being first”.

The Bitstream 3X is [...]

VirtuosoWorks, makers of NOTION music composition and performance software, has released five Sound Kits, adding extra sounds and techniques to the standard orchestra that ships with NOTION software. These new samples were recorded in Studio One at Abbey Road Studios using London Symphony Orchestra players and include Expanded Strings, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds and Harpsichord.
The Expanded [...]

ADAM Audio is now shipping their new Sub 8, a brand new subwoofer aimed at the project studio market.
The Sub8 is a compact yet powerful subwoofer designed to extend the low end of any near field monitoring system. It houses an excellent 8” woofer with a large 50mm voice coil and is driven by a [...]

Ableton has introduced Sampler, an advanced sound-design and sound-sculpting instrument available as an upgrade within Ableton Live 6.
Sampler offers fresh sound-design possibilities through its unique processing and modulation options. When combined within Ableton’s Instrument and Effect Racks in Live 6, multiple Samplers provide unprecedented depth of control, automation and sonic possibilities.
“Sampler is a powerful sound [...]

NAMM Update: Ableton, creators of Live, has announced a technology licensing partnership with leading soundware provider SONiVOX (formerly Sonic Implants). Under the terms of their agreement, Ableton will incorporate a selection of premium SONiVOX instruments into Live 6, adding a comprehensive instrument collection to the award winning music creation, production and performance suite.
SONiVOX instruments will [...]

Yamaha Corporation of America, the US distribution partner for CME, is now shipping the highly anticipated VX Series Keyboard Controllers. These powerful and flexible controllers are the first of their kind to include DAW integration features like motorized 60mm faders and a modular expansion bay.

The VX series Keyboard Controllers are designed to provide the ultimate [...]

CME, based in China and distributed in the US by Yamaha Corporation of America, announces a new controller keyboard designed to fill the gap for those needing a MIDI controller for their software and a built-in tone generator.

“Like all CME products, the U-key has very unique features,” stated Athan Billias, Director of Marketing for Technology [...]

Steinberg has announced Cubase SE1 VAP (Value Added Package), a special $149 entry level bundle for computer recording.
A complete cross-platform music production studio in a box, this new bundle includes Cubase SE for recording, processing and mixing your music and the Steinberg Virtual Instruments Collection based on Steinberg’s popular professional VST instrument line. Included are [...]

Ableton has announced Live 6. Live 6 has opened itself to new creative communities—offering Quicktime video support, a professional multisample library, and customizable racks of instruments and effects. Live 6 also satisfies frequent user requests by delivering multicore support, enhanced project management tools, and improved MIDI control.
“Live 6 upholds Ableton’s tradition of responding to and [...]

Steinberg has announced WaveLab Studio 6, a new streamlined version of its industry standard WaveLab 6 audio editing and mastering application.

Tailored for project studios and professional musicians, WaveLab Studio 6 offers comprehensive stereo and multi-track editing and CD burning features for only $399.
“WaveLab Studio 6 combines state-of-the-art audio technology from our award-winning WaveLab 6 product [...]