Jason at KeyToSound sent us word of a contest that they are running that is probably the first ever synth sound scavanger hunt. KeyToSound’s NexSyn has a cool feature, NetNotes, that lets you share, browse, preview and download synth sound presets via the Internet. Here’s a screen capture of the NexSyn preset browser that shows… Read More Keytosound Announces NetNotes Synth Sound Scavanger Hunt
Propellerhead has announced it has started beta testing for Reason 4. Reason 4 introduces: Thor, a sophisticated synthesizer; The ReGroove mixer, a new way to adjust the rhythmic feel of tracks; RPG-8, a versatile arpeggiator; A newly rebuilt sequencer; and Workflow enhancements that give musicians the control and power to make great sounding music faster… Read More Propellerhead Reason 4 Sneak Preview
Native Instruments has introduced a DJ Hardware Guide, an extensive online resource that provides DJs with practical information about how to best choose, set up and operate the components of a computer-based DJ setup. The guide understandably has a strong NI Traktor bias – so keep that in mind if you rely on it. The… Read More Native Instruments DJ Hardware Guide
Sonalksis have announced their TBK3 Über Compressor for PC and Mac which is designed to take analog compression to the extreme. Features: Extreme analog-modelled compression algorithm Optional ‘true analog noise’ colouration Four selectable fully adaptive attack/release modes Modifiable side-chain filter character 64bit floating point precision internal processing throughout Efficient processing, with specific optimisations for native… Read More Über Compressor Promises Extreme Analog Compression
Maizesoft has introduced Maize Sampler, a sample engine that lets you share your samples with musicians around the world. Features: Propagation (VSTi export) with pre-defined UI styles Keyswitching between 12 layers Disk-streaming Sample-mapping, velocity layering 16 channels, 4 stereo output, 32 polyphonies Supports 8, 16, 24 bit sample rate Built-in simple reverb and EQ Both… Read More Maizesoft Debuts Maize Sampler
Nucleus Soundlab has released Butterfly Effect, a new patchset for the Image-Line Sytrus. Sytrus brings FM, additive and subtractive sound design together in a semi-modular fashion. You can preview the sound library below. Description: Butterfly Effect uses these methods together to sculpt a breathtakingly fresh, innovative set of patches. Sound Designer Richard Lichten has concentrated… Read More Nucleus Soundlab Release Butterfly Effect Patchset For Image Line Sytrus
VirSyn has released an updated version of its Poseidon virtual synth. New in POSEIDON 1.3 Features: “Waterfall” spectrum display for better visualization of the sound model Tracking parameter for residual noise component allows for more realistic/artistic usage of filtered noise in sounds 80 new presets / 29 new sound models Bugfixes: Mac: MIDI program change… Read More VirSyn Releases Poseidon 1.3
Frontier Design Group has added Adobe’s Audition 2.0 to the list of applications that support its AlphaTrack controller, including Digidesign’s ProTools, Cakewalk’s SONAR, Steinberg’s Cubase SX/SL and Nuendo and Cubase 4 (including Studio 4), Apple’s Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro, Propellerhead’s Reason, and MOTU’s Digital Performer. AlphaTrack is a compact controller for DAW mixing… Read More AlphaTrack Controller Gets Adobe Audition 2.0 Support
Native Instruments has published a free tutorial video (.mov) on using Battery 3.
Neyrinck has introduced the Mix 51 Surround Panning and Mixing plug-in for Digidesign Pro Tools LE/M-Powered systems. Mix 51 is a set of 5.1 surround panning and mixing RTAS plug-ins that allow you to take advantage of any Pro Tools system with six or more outputs such as Mbox 2 Pro, Digi 002/003, or M-Audio… Read More Neyrinck Intros Mix 51 Surround Panning and Mixing Plug-In for Pro Tools LE/M-Powered Systems
