November, 2006 archive

Evil Records, a netlabel dedicado a la musica electronica, has added three new releases that are available as free MP3 downloads.
The releases include a free house EP, Manu xtc - Noches Del Sur; a psytrance EP, Aum Project - Angel Hundu; and a downtempo/breaks CD, zAnXe - Welcome.
The site is in Spanish, but is easy […]

Kenton has introduced the THRU-5, a MIDI thru box.
The THRU-5 comes in a brushed aluminium case and is powered from a plug-top power supply which is included with the unit. MIDI messages arriving at the Input are copied to all five Thrus. The unit features active circuitry for superior performance and is designed with the […]

Digital Samsara has released a free chillout MP3 from its new release Blue Beryll.
The trio, made up of Ben-Canar: saz,oud,flamenco guitar,percussion; Dirk Kunesh: trumpet,didjeridoo,irish flutes,overtones; and Shahar Kaufman: electric and acoustic guitars,programming, describes its style as original world electronic music.
More free downloads are available at their site.

Smart Loops, a provider of pro audio loops and web-based recording services, has released its Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars libraries in Apple Loops format. Both libraries were previously available only in ACID format.
Now musicians and producers can create realistic backing guitar and bass tracks using any of the leading Mac and PC music software—including […]

Notion Music announced two new percussion features and two new sound kits: Sessions: Rhythm Section and Expanded Mallets 1 at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Austin, Texas, November 8-11, 2006.
Additions to Notion’s powerful scoring tools include the ability to notate for drum set (multiple instruments on one staff), alternate note heads (x, […]

Native Instruments now has a demo version available for Massive, the company’s next-generation software synthesizer. According to Native, Massive has a unique sonic character, outstanding audio fidelity, vast flexibility and an innovative, accessible interface. Based on an new high-resolution audio engine, Massive combines advanced Wave-Scanning synthesis with a wealth of sound-shaping and modulation options, resulting […]

Propellerhead Software has announced The Producers Conference, to be held Saturday, November 18th, 2006 at the Recombinant Labs in San Francisco. Propellerhead Software have developed the conference to further the company’s mission, to bring artists closer to their musical ambitions and to bring artists and producers together who wish to get the most out of […]

TheAirtightGarage has introduced the BunnyMkII amplifier, a small form factor amplifier using a single ten inch speaker. It is of minimalist design, having only a single channel and a single volume control.
The amplifier puts out 18 watts of class A single ended power via two L6GCs. One tube can be pulled to bring the power […]

Notion Music, creators of music composition and performance software, have introduced PROTÉGÉ, a new program designed to be easy enough for beginners and yet robust enough for seasoned musicians.
PROTÉGÉ allows musicians of all skill levels to write, rehearse and perform their compositions as if they were working with a full ensemble of musicians. By including […]

Synthax Audio AG has released the new RME Micstasy high-end preamp.
Micstasy features reference quality converters and combines a number of typical RME features with a number of groundbreaking innovations. With Micstasy, not only conventional analog microphone preamps and AD-converters are a thing of the past – a lot of applications will change. In short, Micstasy […]

NOTION was used to create orchestral content for Pass the Ring, one of several Theme libraries for Sony Cinescore soundtrack creation software.
Theme libraries are self-contained music content packages that have been engineered exclusively for use within Cinescore software. Each Theme contains multiple variation presets that can be fine-tuned by adjusting settings like mood, intensity, tempo, […]

SM Pro Audio is now shipping the M-Patch 2, a passive volume control/switcher unit in the US market through their distributor, Kaysound Imports.
The M-Patch 2 is a compact desktop/rack-mountable passive volume attenuator and patch control device. Building on the success of the original M-Patch, the new M-Patch 2 is a feature packed passive problem solver […]

The Nutcracker Suite Electronique is something we haven’t seen for years - a switched-on, Mooged-out electronic take on classical music. The release, from Brète, a Seattle-based artist, debuts November 10th, 2006.
“Tchaikovsky may ‘roll over,’ but I hope only once or twice,’ smirked Brète.
When listeners draw the comparison between NSE and Mannheim Steamroller, Brète replies, “Chip […]

Smart Loops, a provider of pro audio loops and web-based recording services, has released MIDI Drum Loops Volume 2, a follow up to its best-selling Volume One collection.
MIDI Drum Loops Volume 2 includes over 200 unique loops, providing over 600 measures of live drum grooves and fills. All Volume 2 drum loops were performed live […]

Solid State Logic made several introductions as AES.
Solid State Logic released its Console EQ and Filters Plug-in for the Soundscape DSP platform.
SSL Software Product Manager Filip Saelen says; “This was a very logical first step for us. Soundscape customers have been asking for SSL plug-ins ever since the announcement of SSL’s involvement with Soundscape came […]