Category: Computer Music

Free Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro Software Synthesizers

NAMM Update: Cakewalk announced free Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro synthesizers for Mac and PC. The Expansion Packs are available now as free downloads to registered Rapture and Dimension Pro customers from www.cakewalk.com. The Rapture and Dimension Pro Expansion Packs are in direct response to success of the new Cakewalk Instruments line and… Read More Free Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro Software Synthesizers

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CME Ships Bitstream 3X; First 3-axis MIDI Controller

CME has announced the US availability of the Bitstream 3X desktop MIDI controller. “CME’s philosophy is ‘Always a Step Ahead’ and the world’s first 3 axis MIDI controller certainly lives up to that vision,” stated Athan Billias, Director of Marketing for Technology Products at Yamaha. “Never under estimate the power of being first”. The Bitstream… Read More CME Ships Bitstream 3X; First 3-axis MIDI Controller

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VirtuosoWorks Expands Sound Library For Notion Software

VirtuosoWorks, makers of NOTION music composition and performance software, has released five Sound Kits, adding extra sounds and techniques to the standard orchestra that ships with NOTION software. These new samples were recorded in Studio One at Abbey Road Studios using London Symphony Orchestra players and include Expanded Strings, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds and Harpsichord. The… Read More VirtuosoWorks Expands Sound Library For Notion Software

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Ableton Intros Live Sampler

Ableton has introduced Sampler, an advanced sound-design and sound-sculpting instrument available as an upgrade within Ableton Live 6. Sampler offers fresh sound-design possibilities through its unique processing and modulation options. When combined within Ableton’s Instrument and Effect Racks in Live 6, multiple Samplers provide unprecedented depth of control, automation and sonic possibilities. “Sampler is a… Read More Ableton Intros Live Sampler

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Ableton Announces Live 6; Looking for Beta Testers

Ableton has announced Live 6. Live 6 has opened itself to new creative communities—offering Quicktime video support, a professional multisample library, and customizable racks of instruments and effects. Live 6 also satisfies frequent user requests by delivering multicore support, enhanced project management tools, and improved MIDI control. “Live 6 upholds Ableton’s tradition of responding to… Read More Ableton Announces Live 6; Looking for Beta Testers

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Steinberg Announces WaveLab Studio 6

Steinberg has announced WaveLab Studio 6, a new streamlined version of its industry standard WaveLab 6 audio editing and mastering application. Tailored for project studios and professional musicians, WaveLab Studio 6 offers comprehensive stereo and multi-track editing and CD burning features for only $399. “WaveLab Studio 6 combines state-of-the-art audio technology from our award-winning WaveLab… Read More Steinberg Announces WaveLab Studio 6

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NAMM Update: Steinberg Updates Groove Agent 3

Steinberg announced a new version of its Groove Agent virtual drummer plug-in at Summer NAMM 2006. Groove Agent 3 combines an expanded drum library with new virtual drumming technologies to offer a complete virtual drumming solution in one virtual instrument. “This new version of Groove Agent is the state-of-the-art in virtual drummer software,” says Helge… Read More NAMM Update: Steinberg Updates Groove Agent 3

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Yamaha Ships New Mobile FireWire Audio I/O

Yamaha is now shipping their new portable GO46 Mobile 24/192 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface – a complete recording solution for today’s active musicians. “The FireWire audio I/O devices market is rapidly expanding,” states Athan Billias, Director of Marketing for Technology Products at Yamaha. “With the GO46, Yamaha partners with Steinberg to include the strongest software bundle… Read More Yamaha Ships New Mobile FireWire Audio I/O

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