NAMM: Digidesign announced Reel Tape Suite, a set of analog tape emulation plug-ins that re-create the warmth of analog tape recordings and tape effects in digital recordings or live audio. Digidesign Reel Tape Suite, which operates as an AudioSuite, TDM, and RTAS plug-in, brings the vintage sound of analog gear to digital audio while providing… Read More Digidesign Wants To Delay Your Music….And Saturate It, Too
NAMM: E-MU Systems announced the new Emulator X2 Platinum Streaming Sampling Synthesizer, which offers both 32-bit and native 64-bit applications, multi-processor and multi-threading support, and includes over 20GB of sounds. Its sound library includes over 5,500 instruments that include everything from vintage keyboards and orchestral instruments to the Hip-Hop and Electronica soundsets of E-MU’s legendary… Read More E-MU Intros Emulator X2 Platinum 64-Bit Streaming Sampling Synthesizer
2007 NAMM Show: EASTWEST announced a new virtual instrument collection themed around the Beatles, Fab Four Virtual Instruments. The result of more than a year of research, equipment acquisition and recording, Fab Four Virtual Instruments — unaffiliated with or endorsed by Apple Corps. Ltd. — presents a faithfully executed, incredibly accurate and comprehensive collection featuring… Read More EastWest Intros Virtual Beatles Instrument Collection
NAMM: E-MU Systems today announced the Xtreme Lead X sound library that delivers every last preset and sample of E-MU’s cutting edge Xtreme Lead-1 Electro/Dance Sound Module to its Emulator X and Proteus X users. Xtreme Lead X offers everything from soothing ethereal pads and screaming digital noise to pounding drumkits and percussion, providing all… Read More E-MU Announces Xtreme Lead X Sound Library For Emulator and Proteus
NAMM: Digidesign announced Digidesign Structure, the latest RTAS virtual instrument plug-in developed by the Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) group. A professional sampler workstation designed and optimized specifically for Pro Tools, Structure includes a premium comprehensive sample library from EastWest, features support for importing SampleCell, EXS24, and Kontakt 2 sample libraries, and many more features. “With… Read More Digidesign Intros Structure Sampler
NAMM: Cakewalk announced features for Project5 Version 2.5. New Features: Active Controller Technology (ACT) Control surface support Multiple audio input/output support Integrated VST hosting without need for adapter Pre- and post- effect sends Input Quantize Integrated MIDI output 3rd-party audio editor support Improved automation Independent track sizing User interface enhancements Dimension Pro LE (with REX… Read More Cakewalk Announces Project 5 Version 2.5 Update
NAMM: beyerdynamic introduced the Headzone, a portable surround mixing system. Using DSP technology, Headzone provides headphone-based 5.1 surround sound reproduction and is ideal for a variety of applications including studio, mobile recording and post-production. For use with Headzone, beyerdynamic has added “Headtracking” technology to its popular DT 800 PRO headphones. This ultrasonic-headtracking system locates the… Read More beyerdynamic Intros Headzone Portable Surround Mixing System
NAMM Update: Ultimate Sound Bank announces the availability of its newest UVI Soundcard (Vol. 4) Mayhem of Loops, a toolbox for building a modern rhythm section from a wide variety of drum, percussion, instrument and FX loops. It features a selection of over 5,000 loops that were designed for use with many musical styles including:… Read More Ultimate Sound Bank Releases Mayhem of Loops UVI Soundcard
NAMM Update: Ultimate Sound Bank has announced the availability of PLUGSOUNDPRO, a software instrument combining an 8 GB core sound library, easy groove manipulation, preset management and universal compatibility. In addition, a number of “expander” libraries for the title, called UVI Soundcards, are also shipping. PLUGSOUNDPRO uses the latest version of USB’s UVI engine for… Read More PlugsoundPro and Multiple UVI Soundcards Shipping
Precisionsound has released Retro Gadgets – First Chapter, a collection of samples from bizarre old electronic toy instruments. To prepare these old toy instruments for use in a DAW-based studio, they fine-tuned each note exactly so you can add retro flavor without any hassle. Every note of the instruments’ natural range and sound possibilities has… Read More Precisionsound releases Retro Gadgets – First Chapter for HALion, NI Kontakt & SoundFont
