Native Instruments has announced BATTERY 3, a significant revision of its popular drum and percussion sampler. The addition of time-stretching and advanced loop capabilities, innovative “play parameters”, a powerful master effects section and an integrated wave editor all serve to strengthen the role of BATTERY as the premier creative drum and percussion sampler, with an… Read More Native Instruments Intros Battery 3
Native Instruments today announced ABSYNTH 4, the fourth generation of its 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, waveform and envelope features; and a completely revised modulation concept. Numerous usability… Read More Native Instruments Intros Absynth 4
Native Instruments today announced MASSIVE, a true next-generation software synthesizer with unique sonic character, outstanding audio fidelity, vast flexibility and an innovative, highly accessible interface. Based on an new high-resolution audio engine, MASSIVE combines advanced Wave-Scanning synthesis with a wealth of sophisticated sound-shaping and modulation options, resulting in a charismatic high-end sound full of warmth,… Read More Native Instruments Intros MASSIVE
Apple has published a profile of BT that looks at his new DVD, Binary Universe. In the article, BT talks about the relationship of mathematics to his music and how the music relates to the images on his new DVD. “Music is just applied mathematics,” he says. “And so is visual art — it’s all… Read More BT: Binary Universe
Ueberschall is now shipping The Voice Vol. 2 Liquid Instrument for Mac and PC worldwide. The Voice Vol. 2 consists of vocal phrases of a choir with independently editable voices in a plug-In for VST, Audio Units and RTAS. For the first time ever it is possible to change a single voice within a choir… Read More Ueberschall Ships The Voice Vol 2
Digidesign has introduced the Mbox 2 Pro—a new portable, high-definition audio/MIDI production system that provides high-speed FireWire-powered connectivity, up to 24-bit/96 kHz* audio resolution, and a wide range of analog and digital I/O. It also offers several professional features, including MIDI Time Stamping support, Word Clock I/O, and dedicated studio monitor outputs. With Mbox 2… Read More Digidesign Intros Mbox Pro
Precisionsound has released Owerland Guitar for SoundFont, HALion & NI Kontakt. The Owerland steel string guitar has been recorded with mono and stereo microphones and later mixed down, equalised and compressed for a discrete ready to use stereo sound suitable for melodic playing and arpeggios. According to the company, “This is a well treated guitar… Read More Precisionsound releases Owerland Guitar for SoundFont, HALion & NI Kontakt
Apple today announced that its entire iMac line now features the new Intel Core 2 Duo processor in every model, delivering up to 50 percent faster performance than the previous iMac. A new 24-inch iMac with a brilliant 24-inch widescreen display joins the 17- and 20-inch models, and iMac prices now start at just $999.… Read More Apple Line Now Features Intel Core 2 Duo Processors in Every Model
Line 6 and Sonoma Wire Works have announced the latest version of their award-winning guitar recording software, RiffWorks Line 6 Edition Version 2. RiffWorks is available as a standalone software recording application for Line 6 USB enabled devices, and as part of the GuitarPort RiffTracker hardware/software bundle. RiffWorks Version 2 is available for Mac OS… Read More Line 6 Intros Riffworks
Line 6 is now shipping the GuitarPort XT guitar modelling hardware & software. The hardware and software bundle, which will include GearBox 2.0 software, is a powerful tool for guitarists seeking a no-hassle way to learn, play and record music. GuitarPort XT works with both PC and Mac computers, including the new Intel-based OS X… Read More Line 6 Ships Guitarport XT System
