AlgoMusic has announced updates to several of its software synthesizers, and a summer sale. The M51galaxy VSTI version 1.1 Description: Long in development, the M51 has finally arrived to our own galaxy. Sporting custom modules and hybrid synthesis along with rythmic algorithmic generators,the M51 can be used for anything from ambientspace to high techno trance… Read More AlgoMusic Announces Updated Synths, Reduced Prices
Nucleus Soundlab has released Viral Outbreak Volume One, the first in a series of sample libraries based on the sounds of the Virus* TI hardware synthesizer. Using the power of extensive 96khz multisampling, manual looping and professional preset design Nucleus SoundLab brings the TI sound to your sampler! Viral Outbreak Volume One is available now… Read More Nucleus SoundLab Releases Viral Outbreak
At the 2006 Summer NAMM Session, KeyToSound released a new free virtual synthesizer, Remedy. KeyToSound also showed NexSyn, a powerful virtual synthesizer. Remedy is a free software synthesizer that runs as a VST on Windows XP or as a VST and AU on a PowerPC. According to KeyTosound, the Universal Binaries are coming soon. “Download… Read More 2006 NAMM Update: KeyToSound Releases Free Remedy Synthesizer
At the 2006 Summer NAMM show, KeyToSound introduced the NexSyn synthesizer. NexSyn is a virtual instrument for VST, RTAS, and AU hosts. The NexSyn interface can be tailored to fit your programming style. The synth is brand-spanking new – not all features are complete, but it has a reach feature set already and sounds great.… Read More NAMM: KeyToSound Shows NexSyn Synthesizer
Digidesign has announced Strike, an RTAS instrument plug-in that makes it easy to create, control, and produce professional drum performances right from within Pro Tools, with uncanny realism. One part intelligent virtual drummer, one part professional drum module, Strike features a wide range of high-definition drum kits and style choices, and allows for unprecedented control… Read More Digidesign Announces Strike – The Ultimate Virtual Drummer
Native Instruments has released Akoustik Piano 1.1 R2, a free update for its piano software instrument. The new version offers significant improvements and additional features, further extending its recognized strengths in sonic realism, playability, functionality and ease of use. In Akoustik Piano 1.1, a new Overtone technology delivers strikingly realistic string resonance for all three… Read More Native Instruments Releases Akoustik Piano 1.1 R2
Starting on August 12th, Native Instruments will take KORE, the world’s first Universal Sound Platform, on the road for a three-city tour of daily workshops and nighttime performances. The Native Lab: Kore tour is sponsored by Remix magazine and will stop over in San Francisco, New York and Chicago. The events will be free to… Read More Native Instruments Announces Hard-Kore Tour
Beta Monkey has introduced Music Drum Werks X, described as 100% Loud and Fast Drum Loops for Punk and Punk Rock. Description: The loudest and fastest member the Drum Werks Series! Ever get the feeling you’re being cheated? Getting drum loops that say they “rock” or will work in aggressive and fast music but do… Read More Beta Monkey Music Drum Werks X
Apple has acknowledged that a discoloration problem exists with some of its white 13-inch MacBook notebooks, where the casings of the computer may turn shades of orange after very little usage, and is repairing MacBooks that exhibit the issue. “Some white MacBook computers may exhibit discoloration on the top case after some use,” the company… Read More Apple Repairing Discolored MacBooks
JazzMutant has updated the Lemur, a multitouch control surface. Here are the highlights: Revamped Editor Designing interfaces for the Lemur has never been easier. Version 1.5 features a highly improved JazzEditor, that provides a more efficient way to design your personal interfaces and lets you easily route your control data – MIDI and OSC –… Read More JazzMutant Updates Lemur to 1.5
