Digidesign has introduced Pro Tools 7.3 software, a powerful new Pro Tools release with an array of exciting new features and speed enhancements for Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, and Pro Tools M-Powered systems. “Pro Tools 7.3 is a very exciting software release for all Pro Tools users,” says Dusty DiMercurio, marketing manager for Digidesign’s… Read More Digidesign Pro Tools 7.3 Delivers New Music Creation Features
Native Instruments has announced that Guitar Rig 2 Software Edition is now available in stores worldwide. Guitar Rig 2 Software Edition is a software-only version of Native Instruments’ award-winning digital guitar studio. Geared toward producers looking for a professional yet affordable guitar and bass recording solution, the Software Edition provides the complete arsenal of amp… Read More Guitar Rig 2 Now Available
Smart Loops has released its Phat to Phreaky Hip-Hop loop library in Apple Loops and REX2 formats. Previously this essential collection of contemporary and old school grooves was available only in ACID format. Now musicians and producers can create unique Hip-Hop tracks using any of the leading Mac and PC music software— including GarageBand, Logic… Read More Smart Loops Goes Phat To Phreaky With Hip Hop Sample Library
PG Music has released the 2007 version of its Band-in-a-Box intelligent music software for Windows. “This version of Band-in-a-Box has surprised many people. The addition of RealDrums – actual live drum tracks – adds a human element that brings the music to life,” said program author and creator Peter Gannon. “It’s quite remarkable to see… Read More PG Music Intros Band In A Box 2007
Vir 2 Instruments has introduced Acoustic Legends HD, a three-DVD, 19 gigabyte sample collection which features $40,000 of the finest acoustic guitars sampled in 24-bit 96kHz stereo. This broad collection of acoustic guitars is sampled in the finest detail in a variety of playing styles, including picked notes, finger picked notes, natural and artificial harmonics,… Read More Acoustic Legends HD Offers 19 Gigabytes Of Acoustic Guitars
Virsyn is shipping Cantor 2, described as “a breakthrough in synthesis of solo, background and choir voices.” According to Virsyn, a vast improvement in sound quality and intelligibility has been achieved. The range of voice characters is virtually unlimited: it goes from robotic voice characters to highly expressive and nearly realistic sounding voices. The completely… Read More VirSyn Shipping Cantor 2 Vocal Synthesizer
Native Instruments has released TRAKTOR 3.2, an update for its groundbreaking DJ software. The new version brings a wide range of functional enhancements, as well as compatibility with Intel-based Macintosh computers. TRAKTOR 3.2 offers synchronized track mirroring between decks, seamless Hot Cueing and stripe navigation, optimized tempo detection, new WAV tag writing, an enhanced External… Read More Native Instruments Traktor Now MacTel Compatible
Tai-Chi (Tangible Acoustic Interfaces for Computer-Human Interaction), is a system developed by researchers from Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France and the UK that can turn just about anything into a control surface. “We have made a system that can give any object, even a 3D one, a sense of touch,” says Ming Yang, an engineer at… Read More New Technology Turns Any Surface Into Interactive Instrument
According to its creator, the Music Machine is an incredible addition to any living room, den, apartment, or studio. The bizarre hybrid is a full digital recording studio built into a beautiful piano cabinet. It is based on a Mac Mini with a Lexicon Omega audio interface that is set up with 2 instrument inputs,… Read More Digital Recording Studio Built Into Antique Piano
Native Instruments has announced that a demo version of ABSYNTH 4 is now available. ABSYNTH 4 is the fourth generation of Native Instruments’ award-winning semi-modular software synthesizer that is renowned for its unique evolving sounds and textures. The new version offers extended sound design and performance capabilities through a new customizable signal flow; additional oscillator,… Read More Native Instruments Abysnth 4 Demo Now Available
