Musikmesse

Musicmesse: Sonoma Wire Works and Sonic Reality are bringing drum content from Sonic Reality’s R.A.W Universal Collection to Sonoma Wire Works’ InstantDrummer format. This will give RiffWorks recording software users access to new drum loops and grooves in the widest range of styles such as R&B, Funk, Electronic, Hip-Hop, Rock, Jazz, Country, and others.

Recorded in some of the world’s top studios, R.A.W. sessions offer high quality 24-bit loops for a great sounding collection of drum loops and grooves.

Doug Wright from Sonoma Wire Works says, “We are excited to add Sonic Reality drum content to our ever growing collection of InstantDrummer sessions. RiffWorks users now have more than 100 sessions to choose from in a variety of genres. Sonic Reality is an excellent addition to our library. We like how they sound and our users agree that they are fun to work with and add a nice touch to their music.” Read more…

Musikmesse: Mackie today announced the Mackie Control Pro control surface series, the next generation of the Mackie Control Universal line of controllers. Comprising Mackie Control Universal Pro, Mackie Control Extender Pro and Mackie Control C4 Pro, the series provides a complete feature set and software compatibility. Mackie Control Pro series controllers are designed to seamlessly work together to deliver ultimate hands-on control of mix and plug-in parameters, thereby making the user’s music production software complete.

“Mackie Control Pro controllers allow users to get the most out of Logic, Pro Tools and other major audio production software by giving them control they simply can’t get from a mouse or generic controller. Our new series once again sets the standard for precision, expandability and ease of use,” said James Woodburn, Mackie Recording Brand Manager. Read more…

Musicmesse: Modartt has announced Pianoteq version 2, offering a new soundboard model, a vastly improved piano sound, and a stand-alone version.

New features:

• Stand-alone version
• Microtuning
• Lid position
• Pan slider
• Key release velocity
• MIDI controllers assignment
• Smooth adjustment of parameters during play
• Two strings in the bass – PIANOTEQ makes everything possible

New soundboard model for greater realism:

With the newly developed soundboard model, the piano sound is now mature and has a great acoustic realism throughout all ranges of the keyboard. Read more…

Native Instruments today announced KORE 2, the second generation of its advanced multi-functional host system. The new version extends and refines the concepts introduced and established with KORE – seamless integration of any software instruments and effects into a unified architecture, powerful realtime parameter control, and comprehensive sound access functionality. At the same time, KORE 2 expands its role by directly integrating powerful sonic capabilities with a comprehensive included sound library based on integrated NI instrument engines.

KORE 2 now also includes its own powerful sound capabilities, realized in a library of 500 specially designed studio-quality KoreSounds, each with multiple sound variations, covering all relevant musical styles and genres. The ready-to-use sound arsenal is based on the integrated engines of ABSYNTH, FM8, GUITAR RIG, KONTAKT, MASSIVE, and REAKTOR, and offers highly focused, musical sound shaping functions. Read more…

Musikmesse: Ableton and Cycling ’74 today announced a strategic partnership. The two will join forces to create new software products for the creative community, leveraging their skills, technologies and combined thirty years of experience.

“We are excited to team up with our friends at Cycling ’74,” said Ableton CEO and cofounder Gerhard Behles. “David Zicarelli has founded an innovative company that develops exceptional audio and video tools. We feel they share our understanding of and vision for the creative technology market.”

“Ableton has a strong sense of user-centered design that has truly inspired all of us,” said Cycling ’74 founder and CEO David Zicarelli. “We look forward to collaborating with them to develop a new generation of media tools.”

It will be interesting to see what comes of this alliance……