September, 2006 archive

Acon Digital Media has announced the public release of EffectChainer 1.0, a free DirectX and VST capable universal wrapper and multi-effect rack.
With EffectChainer you can load, edit and chain as many DirectX and VST plug-ins you want. EffectChainer itself can be used as a plug-in in any host application supporting DirectX or VST.
Features:

Universal wrapper and […]

Kid Nepro is back with a new release for Korg Triton Series - Volume 11 - Screamin’ B3’s.
Description:
Screamin’ B3’s is a complete bank of organ sounds for the Korg Triton Series containing 128 new programs. Perfect for all you organ players out there who don’t want to have to carry your B3 Organ on your […]

Big Fish Audio has intro’d Hip Hop City, a new collection of Old & Nu-School Hip Hop construction kits.
Description:
A slammin’ collection of 50 construction kits covering a variety of funky Old and Nu School Hip Hop styles. Inspired by the music of such artists asThe Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Trick Daddy, Missy Elliot, Lil […]

Native Instruments has announced KOMPLETE 4, the new version of its software bundle.
KOMPLETE 4 incorporates the latest ABSYNTH 4, BATTERY 3 and FM8 versions, which add significant creative capabilities over their predecessors and offer increased integration with Native Instruments’ host system KORE and its KoreSound format. The new KOMPLETE package also includes AKOUSTIK PIANO, the […]

Mig Music has programmed a new collection of patches for Propellerhead Reason’s Malmstrom synth.
The Malmstrom Patches Reason Refill Volume 1 contains 256 new Malmstrom patches including Ambient Sounds, Analogue Synths, Basses, Big Beat Sounds, Chillout Sounds, Fx, Industrial Sounds, Sequences, Strings, Synth Leads, Synth Pads and more.
Any Reason user interested in purchasing the Malmstrom Patches […]

Steinberg has announced a new generation of its Cubase music production software range. Cubase 4 and its streamlined sister product, Cubase Studio 4, include a range of new features and technologies that offer enhanced capabilities and work flow for musicians, producers and other audio professionals worldwide.
“We’re very excited about this terrific achievement in music production […]

TerraTec Producer has released KOMPLEXER, also known as the synthesizer of emotions. According to the company, KOMPLEXER is a high end synthesizer “Made in Germany. (You know it’s “Made in Germany” when they start the name with a K and put it in all KAPS.)
Eight macro controllers are onboard to afford utmost handling ease. […]

ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, adds to their growing library of titles with a new DVD Tutorial for Celemony’s Melodyne pitch shifting and time-stretching software.
ASK’s resident software genius, Morgan Pottruff (aka Morg) is back to host this informative DVD on one of the most unique and acclaimed music […]

Akai Professional has introduced the latest member its music production center (MPC) family, the MPC500.
Portable and battery-powered, the MPC500’s functionality includes drum programming, sequencing, and sampling capabilities that allow artists the luxury of creating music on the go in a compact, road-worthy chassis. The MPC500 is data compatible with both the MPC1000 and the MPC2500 […]

Universal Audio today announced the web launch of v4.4 software for the UAD-1 & UAD-1e DSP Card & Powered Plug-Ins system
Version 4.4 includes a 14-day fully functional demo of the second Neve licensed plug-in - the 33609 Bus Compressor. Registered UAD-1 customers may purchase full authorizations of the 33609/33609 SE two plug-in bundle for US$249 […]

Audio-Technica has announced the U.S. availability of its Import Series ATH-A700 closed-back dynamic headphones. Designed to deliver audiophile-quality acoustic performance with full, rich balanced bass and extended frequency response, the handsomely appointed ATH-A700 headphones offer superb fidelity while providing maximum comfort for a luxurious listening experience.
Ideally suited for reference-quality monitoring and high-definition playback formats, the […]

Digidesign is now shipping X-Form, a new high-quality AudioSuite plug-in for time compression/expansion and pitch-shifting.
According to Digidesign, X-Form delivers unparalleled time stretching and formant-correct pitch shifting to Pro Tools and Avid DNA systems to produce natural-sounding results—even at the most extreme settings—making it ideal for music production, sound design, post production, or any other application […]

Steinberg Media Technologies has released a new, fully 64-bit-capable version of its ASIO technology. The ASIO 2.2 SDK provides software engineers with a complete set of tools for creating ASIO-ready host applications and drivers for 64-bit versions of Microsoft’s Windows operating system.
“ASIO 2.2 and its ASIO 2/64 component will form the backbone of a new […]

Korg has announced the KP3 Dynamic Effect/Sampler, the latest addition to the KAOSS series. The KP3 provides even more creative power for DJs, musicians and producers while retaining the intuitive, expressive and user-friendly KAOSS interface. New effects, synth sounds, enhanced sampling, computer connectivity and SD data storage are complemented by detailed visual feedback from the […]

Native Instruments has announced FM8, the successor of the popular FM7 software synthesizer. With an enhanced high-resolution audio engine, intelligent sound morphing, added performance features and a new KORE-compatible preset manager, the FM8 makes the timeless and highly expressive musical potential of FM synthesis available in a thoroughly modernized instrument that fits perfectly into today’s […]