Abaltat Releases Abaltat Express Soundtrack Composition Software

Abaltat today announced the release of its new Abaltat Express, an entry-level algorithmic soundtrack composition tool. The workflow for Abaltat Express is straightforward. The user simply drops a QuickTime file of the edited video sequence into Abaltat Express, clicks “Compose,” and selects parameters for composition. The soundtrack is composed in a matter of seconds, and… Read More Abaltat Releases Abaltat Express Soundtrack Composition Software

Pettinhouse Intros DirectGuitar 2.0 Sample Library

Pettinhouse has announced DirectGuitar 2.0, a new version of the first guitar sample library direct recorded for amp simulators. Highlights include new articulations (Slap, Palm Muted, strum, Metal and more), Round Robin up/down strokes, key switching (Slide Up/Down, Blues, Jazz, Rock Licks; Trill; Harmonics; Chords; Strum noises), and new release noises (Pick noises, Hand noises).… Read More Pettinhouse Intros DirectGuitar 2.0 Sample Library

Realsamples Expands Its Harpsichord Library

Realsamples has announced its Realsamples Harpsichord library will now include the harpsichord’s lute stop sound, offering the same conveniences of the original harpsichord sound: 8 samples and 4 release samples per note to complete the harpsichord experience. The samples were recorded in 24 bits/96 khz resolution using Royer SF-1 and R122 ribbon microphones. The lute… Read More Realsamples Expands Its Harpsichord Library

PowerFX First Refill for Reason 4: The Mjolnir Refill

PowerFX has announced the first commercial refill for Reason 4: The Mjolnir Refill. In Nordic mythology, Mjolnir, is Thor’s hammer, known for its pulverizing ability. Reason 4’s Thor synth is the focus of the product, with over 500 patches and combinator settings that extensively utilize the Thor Polysonic Synthesizer. Mjolnir is produced by REASON guru,… Read More PowerFX First Refill for Reason 4: The Mjolnir Refill

Audio Ease Intros Plug-In To Make Your Audio Sound Bad

Audio Ease has introduced Speakerphone, a interesting speaker simulator plug-in, designed to make your audio sound like it’s coming through a bad GSM connection on a busy sidewalk, a bullhorn with feedback and a helicopter overhead, or a 1952 rockabilly guitar amp in a recording studio live room. Speakerphone is designed to give you authentic… Read More Audio Ease Intros Plug-In To Make Your Audio Sound Bad

Cortex Updates HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller Software

Cortex has announced an update to the HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller. Most prominent on the list of improvements to the HDC-3000 software is VBR indexing. According to Cortext, indexing your file guarantees flawless playback from VBR files. The new software also features an improved Scratch Mode to allow your HDC-3000 to scratch exclusively in Pitch… Read More Cortex Updates HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller Software

Arturia Announces Analog Factory Experience, Unique Hardware-Software Combination

Arturia has introduced Analog Factory Experience, an interesting virtual synth/control-surface combo based on Analog Factory 2.0. The package comes with a 32-key, custom-made, MIDI keyboard. Features: 3500 analog synthesizer sounds that have defined the sound of modern music. All presets are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths (minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP… Read More Arturia Announces Analog Factory Experience, Unique Hardware-Software Combination