If you’re looking for an easy way to inject something new into your Reason tracks, Zero-G’s The Big Reason may be the answer. The Big Reason is a gargantuan package of over 6500 samples – over 4Gb of material. The collection is programmed for Propellerhead’s Reason as REX2, NN-19, NN-XT, Re-Drum, Malstrom, Subtractor and WAV… Read More Review: Zero-G’s The Big Reason
Minnetonka Audio Software has introduced AudioTools Batch Pro, a fully automated processing tool for audio assets. Batch Pro is a flexible, easy to use, and powerful tool for converting, transcoding, encoding, and applying plug-ins to sets of audio files in a batch mode. Users specify input files, configure a chain of processors, set parameters for… Read More New App Streamlines Audio Processing
Dan Dean has announced the release of his Solo Strings ADVANCED DVD-ROM library in Native Instruments Kontakt 2 player format. Priced at $199 (US) for the single DVD, this orchestral library has been completely redesigned featuring chromatically sampled Violin, Viola and Cello in both Solo and Ensemble configurations. The library uses Timbral Impulse technology, developed… Read More Dan Dean Releases Solo Strings Advanced Sample Library For Kontakt 2
The MixVibes U46 MK2 is a new mobile recording interface for laptop and desktop computers. It offers a 4-IN / 6-OUT multi-channel audio interface with a separate Mix output. 2 Phono inputs make the unit a perfect portable solution for digital DJs. The U46 MK2’s 4 inputs lets you record from a variety of sources:… Read More MixVibes Intros Mobile Recording & DJ Audio Interface
SampleSwap.org has officially launched a public website featuring 4.6GB of free, professional-quality loops and audio samples. Owner and sample librarian Canton Becker says, “After all these years of hosting my sample collection as a secret hobby on peer-to-peer networks and university computers, it’s exciting to take SampleSwap to the next level.” This 4.6GB collection of… Read More SampleSwap.org Launches With 4.6GB Of Free Sample Downloads
EastWest has introduced Quantum Leap Ministry of Rock, a huge 18 gigabyte collection of rock drums, basses and guitars recorded in EASTWEST Studio 2, featured on countless platinum and gold records. Ministry of Rock was created with one goal in mind: to create a virtual instrument capable of producing sounds that can actually produce a… Read More EastWest Ministry of Rock Virtual Instrument Library
NAMM Winter Show: Novation introduced Automap Universal, a technology that Novation says “renders old school MIDI control obsolete.” Automap Universal lets users instantly control absolutely any automatable plug-in, in any sequencer, automatically without ever having to refer to a manual or worry about MIDI data and assigning. Parameters can be ‘learned’ and saved at the… Read More Novation Automap Universal
You’re probably wondering why we’ve got a giant glossy photo of a guitar splashed cross the pages of Synthtopia. We don’t look at it as a guitar, though, because it’s the Carvin NS1 Nylon Synth Access guitar. The NS1 Nylon Synth Access guitar combines the attributes of a nylon string acoustic with the power of… Read More Carvin Intros NS1 Nylon Synth Access Guitar
Cryosonic has released a pair of new VST plug-ins, Sindo – a Stereo Image Expander/Narrower with Transparent Mono-Compatibility, and newB VST – a bass enhancer and maximizer. SINDO can be utilized to broaden and ‘sweeten’ the spaciousness of the stereo image whilst retaining mono compatibility and not effecting the tonal character of the original sound.… Read More Crysonic Releases Sindo And newB VST Plug-Ins
Rain Recording has introduced a more affordably priced member of its LiveBook line of mobile audio workstations. The new LiveBook Sketch features Intel Core Solo processing, mobile Centrino technology, extended battery life and a glossy clear 14.1″ widescreen display. Boasting greatly improved power efficiency, a beautiful media experience, and a total weight of only 5.5… Read More Rain Recording Intros LiveBook Sketch Portable Audio Notebook Computer
