KeyToSound Audio Technology has announced the release of public beta versions of its new audio production suite, the Production Pack, for users on the Windows and Mac operating platforms. The operating version is 1.0r2. The Production Pack is a collection of four studio-quality audio mastering tools for use in Digital Audio Workstations and host programs.… Read More KeyToSound Audio Releases Production Pack Beta Versions
PowerFX has introduced a couple of new sample libraries that just may save a few old toys from molestation. Here are the descriptions: Burning Circuits – ACID/WAV FORMAT AudioAndroid, the UK producer/confessed toy molester has tweaked his way into the new circuit bending scene with the digital release of “Burning Circuits” . This download contains… Read More Bent Samples May Save Old Toys From Molestation
TP Works has released Drumhound, a VST instrument for Windows that offers 128 drumkits with 2048 sounds sampled from a huge range of vintage machines. Features: 16 voices 16 Stereo drumchannels Extensive filtering options Over 2.000 drumsounds included Range of controls on every channel: Gain [Volume adjust] Release [Release time] Tune [Tune the sound one… Read More Buy One Drum Machine, Get 128
Native Instruments has announced new Komplete bundles that combine its software instruments and effects into affordable collections. This includes the fifth revision of the Komplete package, which contains new product versions and is now even more affordable, as well as the new Komplete Synths and Komplete Classics bundles that combine synthesizers and vintage emulations from… Read More Native Instruments Komplete Now More Kompleterer, More Cheaperer Too
Sonoma Wire Works has reduced the list price of RiffWorks Standard recording software from $169 to $129 (99€, 69£ exc. VAT), a reduction of more than 20%. With RiffWorks, musicians can record ideas, create songs complete with drums and effects, jam online with musicians from around the world, and broadcast to a the online community.… Read More RiffWorks Price Dropped To Attract Users
Native Instruments has announced Guitar Rig 3, an update to its digital guitar studio. It now offers more amps and effects, new live features, a completely reworked tone library complete with improved preset handling, and a redesigned Rig Kontrol pedal board with optimized control and audio interface functionality. Both a “Kontrol Edition” with foot pedal… Read More Native Instruments Announces Guitar Rig 3
Native Instruments has announced Kontakt 3, the latest version of its popular software sampler. The new version is centered around a next-generation instrument library that, according to NI, “sets new standards both in its musical scope and in its creative value, while also adding a wide range of new functions and refinements in all areas… Read More Native Instruments Announces Kontakt 3
Apple today unveiled Logic Studio, a comprehensive suite of professional tools that gives musicians everything they need to create, produce and perform in the studio and on the stage. With this release, Apple has cut pricing to $499, half the price of the previous version. Logic Studio features Logic Pro 8, a major upgrade that… Read More Apple Releases Logic Studio Update, Slashes Prices
Wusik, creators of the Wusikstation VSTi, have announced 3 new products. Descriptions: Wusik Tool Melody You play a chord in the lower section of the midi-keyboard, and the upper section white-keys will follow the chord you play. So, for instance, if you play 2 keys at the lower area, those 2 keys will be used… Read More Wusik Releases Three New VSTs
This minimal 20-minute video by Nate Harrison looks at the history of the “Amen Break,” arguably the most important sample in history. Along the way, it touches on the art of sampling and genres from jungle to f’d-up beats. The six-second drum sample came from the b-side of a chart-topping single from 1969. The sample… Read More Secrets Of The Amen Break
