October, 2006 archive

Digidesign is shipping Velvet, a new RTAS instrument plug-in that delivers realistic emulations of favorite electric pianos—from classic to modern—in Pro Tools systems. Velvet emulates the nuances of the original instruments, both in sound quality and playing feel, and is based on four legendary electric pianos—the Fender Rhodes Suitcase, Fender Rhodes MK I and MK [...]

MI7 has launched a new social networking platform for musicians and audio professionals.
With a base of over 100.000 registered users to date, MI7 provides a home and meeting place for active musicians and audio professionals. Members can upload their profile, bio, blog, pics, and songs. The powerful networking features allow members to find each other [...]

Universal Audio has unveiled the Desktop Console System (DCS)- a new concept and product line which initially includes the DCS Remote Preamp and DCS Monitor Master. The DCS modular family of products each combine a base-unit with a DCS-Link(tm) connected remote controller and can each be used individually or interconnected to form a multi-unit console. [...]

Universal Audio has announced the development of the 2-LA-2 Twin T4 Leveling Amplifier. Based on the classic LA-2A design, the new 2-LA-2 offers two linked or independent channels and two T4 optical compression cells per channel, greatly expanding the uses of the original LA-2A. The 2-LA-2 will ship worldwide in Q1 2007. Final pricing will [...]

Native Instruments has announced GUITAR RIG 2 Software Edition, a software-only version of its award-winning digital guitar studio.
Geared toward producers looking for a professional yet affordable guitar and bass recording solution, the Software Edition provides the complete arsenal of highly acclaimed amp emulations and effect modules that has won GUITAR RIG more than 20 international [...]

AES: Cycling ‘74 today demonstrated the recently released version 1.5 software for JazzMutant Lemur control surface. The update is available via download to all current Lemur customers. New software features in version 1.5 allow the Lemur to control many popular DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer, Live and Cubase.
JazzMutant Lemur is a hardware controller for new [...]

Digidesign, along with technical partner Apple, has announced plans for DigiWorld San Francisco 2006, a free event October 6-7 that provides visitors with the opportunity to explore and experience Digidesign’s complete line of products along with the latest gear from M-Audio, Sibelius, and Apple.
Musicians, audio engineers, DJs, sound designers, live sound mixers, composers, post production [...]

DSP Audio has introduced Nortron 1.0, a virtual version of the impossibly rare Latronic Nortron step sequencer.

Description:
A software sequencer inspired by classic hardware, Nortron goes further into new sequencing dimensions while retaining tight timing, quick navigation, and instrument like playability. Through IAC and CoreMIDI, Nortron controls Softsynths and standard MIDI devices. Nortron breathes new life [...]

Audiofile Engineering is shipping Wave Editor 1.2.4.
Among numerous fixes and improvements, new features include:

iZotope 64-bit SRC™ for playback and processing
iZotope MBIT+™ dither
iZotope SonicFit™ pitch shift/time stretch
Tempo guessing via the Inspector
Vertical scroll bar for waveform
Properties panel for editing metadata

Wave Editor is available immediately for $250 from Audiofile Engineering’s newly launched online store. The new store now [...]

RealTraps has announced their latest product, a combination diffusor and bass trap.
This design marries a high performance bass trap with a genuine QRD diffusor deep enough to work well down to the low midrange. The device transitions from diffusion to absorption over the range between 400 to 800 Hz. The RealTraps Diffusor can be installed [...]

Artificial Bliss Recordings has released an interesting news single from Irlos, Sier. The ambient breakbeat track blends quiet atmospheric sections with more driving breakbeat sections.
The track is available as a free download (.zip), containing an MP3 and .jpeg artwork.

Smart Loops has released its Pro Drum Works libraries in REX format. Now musicians using Reason, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, and other REX-compatible audio software can create drum tracks with the extensive Pro Drum Works Volumes One and Two libraries.
Pro Drum Works is a two-volume collection providing over 18,000 total loops and [...]

Gator has released a new series of durable, affordable keyboard bags.
The GKBE has a 600-Denier Nylon exterior, and a 190-Denier nylon interior with 10mm of protective padding.
These simple, envelope-style keyboard bags are designed for “Casio” style keyboards and also include a nylon web carry handle and stuGKBE’s are available to fit 61-, 76- and 88-note [...]

Sonic Reality has announced 17 new loop libraries. 15 R.A.W. Style Paks, each based on a different genre of music, contain pro quality, 24-bit Rex2, Apple Loops, and Acidized Waves for instant compatibility with every popular DAW and Sampler.
Additionally, 2 powerful multi-style mega collections are also available: R.A.W. Universal Groove Kit sports over 15,000 loops [...]

Erratik Productions is a video production company that creates fresh, eclectic entertainment including rock, jazz, electronica, and hip-hop music.
They have a variety of  experimental music videos available for download, along with a collection of free electronica MP3s.
Check out Playing By The Freeway, by Ryan Rapsys.