Category: Computer Music

PreSonus Announces FireStudio LightPipe

Musikmesse: PreSonus announced the FireStudio LightPipe, a 24-bit/96k, 32-channel ADAT to FireWire recording system for Macintosh and Windows computers. The FireStudio LightPipe features JetPLL jitter elimination technology for ultra-tight digital synchronization, a 34×4 zero-latency monitor mixer, balanced TRS stereo analog outputs, word clock input/output, MIDI input/output and headphone output. The FireStudio LightPipe is a perfect… Read More PreSonus Announces FireStudio LightPipe

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Native Instruments Launches “TRAKTOR SCRATCH Certified” DJ Mixer Integration

Musikmesse: Native Instruments announced “TRAKTOR SCRATCH Certified”, a certification program that will enable DJ mixers with integrated audio interface to fully integrate with the company’s upcoming vinyl-controlled DJ system. The certification will ensure that these mixers will work in perfect harmony with TRAKTOR SCRATCH. Owners of certified mixers will also be able to purchase a… Read More Native Instruments Launches “TRAKTOR SCRATCH Certified” DJ Mixer Integration

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Native Instruments Launches “TRAKTOR Ready” and “TRAKTOR 3 LE Included” Programs

Musikmesse: Native Instruments announced a new controller compatibility program that will make it easier for DJs to find the best possible performance controller for their TRAKTOR-based setups. Selected digital DJ controllers are now labeled to be “TRAKTOR Ready” respectively “TRAKTOR 3 LE Included”. As part of this program, TRAKTOR 3 LE is now shipping as… Read More Native Instruments Launches “TRAKTOR Ready” and “TRAKTOR 3 LE Included” Programs

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Ztar Z7-S Master MIDI Guitar Controller Lets Guitarists Synth Out

The new Ztar Z7-S master MIDI guitar controller from Starr Labs offers guitarists high-speed MIDI control. The Ztar differs from other guitar synths by having a glitch-free, 6-string x 24-fret touch-sensitive keyboard that’s ideal for playing synthesizers. The Z7S fingerboard is fully polyphonic, meaning it can play more than one-note-per-string can be played simultaneously. The… Read More Ztar Z7-S Master MIDI Guitar Controller Lets Guitarists Synth Out

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LennarDigital Releases Version 1.21 of Sylenth1 VSTi Synthesizer

LennarDigital has released version 1.21 of the Sylenth1 VSTi synthesizer, which includes MIDI learn for all controls, 260 new presets and several improvements and bugfixes. Changes: MIDI Learn functionality for all knobs and controls Improved pitch modulation Improved LFO frequency modulation and anti-aliasing Correct implementation of MIDI CC’s 64 (hold pedal) and 123 (all notes… Read More LennarDigital Releases Version 1.21 of Sylenth1 VSTi Synthesizer

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Sony Oxford Plug-Ins Renamed Sonnox, New Plug-Ins Released

Musikmesse: Sony Oxford Plugins will be sold under the new name of Sonnox, effective April 2007. In addition to continuing to support and promote the existing range of Oxford Plug-ins: EQ, Dynamics, Limiter, Inflator, Reverb and Transient Modulator, the new company will be concentrating on new innovations to expand the product line. “The Sony Oxford… Read More Sony Oxford Plug-Ins Renamed Sonnox, New Plug-Ins Released

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Blue Cat Audio Announces Windows Vista Compatibility

Blue Cat Audio has announced the compatibility of their DirectX and VST plugins with Microsoft Windows Vista. The latest versions of their plugins are now compatible with Windows Vista’s User Account Control, and with the new transparency feature available in Blue Cat’s Skinning Engine 1.3, the plugins are completely integrated with the Windows Vista user… Read More Blue Cat Audio Announces Windows Vista Compatibility

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Mackie Debuts d.pro Series DJ Production Consoles

Musikmesse: Mackie unveiled its new d.pro Series of DJ Production Consoles with FireWire I/O. These new 2- and 4-channel DJ consoles are highlighted by their FireWire capabilities, studio-quality sound, immense routing flexibility, and certification for Native Instruments Traktor “Scratch” software—letting DJs mix and scratch digital music files using standard turntables with specially coded vinyl discs.… Read More Mackie Debuts d.pro Series DJ Production Consoles

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Cakewalks Announcec Free Update for Z3TA+

Musikmesse update: Cakewalk has announced availability of a free update Z3TA+, its waveshaping synthesizer. The Z3TA+ 1.5 Update is available free as a download for registered customers. Here’s a rundown of what’s new: Native Windows Vista support (fully Windows Vista compliant, in all Vista editions) Now supports x64 binaries Z3TA+ now ships with x64 binaries… Read More Cakewalks Announcec Free Update for Z3TA+

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