November, 2006 archive

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 [...]

Kid Nepro, aka The Patch King, has updated their AIFF and WAV file database with fifty new downloadable files. Files include samples from the Kid Nepro Triton, Motif, Wavestation, Midi Mix and DX7/FM7 synth patch collections.
Also now available for download is the complete Patch King collection of AIFF and WAV file CD’s. The eight CD’s [...]

Al Steffens is an independent electronic music artist and computer musician from LA that makes ambient music in the style of Eno, Fripp and other ambient pioneers.
“I’m into ambience music similar to Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, Steve Roach and others,” note Steffens. “I take as my archetype Thursday Afternoon by Brian Eno, or the ambient [...]

Trogotronic, a group of urban barbarians, has updated their line of handmade sound manglers.

Model 655 Analog Generator/Effect $135.00
A little sister to the “665″, the Six-FIFTY-FIVE adds an oscillator but looses a pre-amp chip, a few knobs and $45 off the sticker price. Hear samples on the website alone and effecting poorly played guitar and really [...]

Steinberg has announced that its new WaveLab Studio 6 editing and mastering application is now shipping to dealers worldwide, providing first-class mastering, editing and CD burning tools for musicians and project studios at an impressively low price point.
“WaveLab Studio 6 offers outstanding value for money, with many of the professional technologies and features that have [...]

RolloSONIC Software, a California-based software firm, has released its flagship product, RolloSONIC, a synthesizer designed to provide a new method for trance and sound-effect artists to create smooth-flowing synth-sounds.
The synthesizer software uses the computer’s mouse as the primary source of control-data to the synthesis-components - allowing for a more smooth and natural guidance of sound.

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Many [...]