Recordare LLC, an Internet music software and publishing company, has released version 3 of its Dolet plug-in for the Sibelius 4 music notation program. Dolet 3 for Sibelius writes MusicXML 1.1 files for the highest-fidelity translation available between music notation programs. Dolet 3 also includes a batch translation feature to automate the process of moving… Read More Sibelius Plug-in Exports Music XML
The new version 3 of the audio editing software Melodyne cre8/studio for Windows XP and Mac OS X is shipping. Melodyne3 offers a new algorithm that allows any type of audio material to profit from Melodyne’s unique editing functions and sound quality; in other words, Melodyne is no longer limited to the editing of melodies… Read More Melodyne 3 Shipping; Now Handles Polyphony
Virsyn has releaseed an update to its Tera virtual synthesizer. Changes Multi sampling Each of the three main oscillators can use now samples instead of the built-in waveforms. The samples are organized in up to 16 key zones and 2 morph zones, making for a total of up to 32 sample files for each oscillator.… Read More Virsyn Updates Tera Virtual Synth
Perimeter Sound Arts has released 2 new loop sample CDs: Brain Danse, produced by Jeff Rhodes, and an upgraded reissue of the original Abstract World Fusion, which has been out of print for the last year. Their sample CDs are available in both Acidized .wav format for Windows, and Apple Loop format for GarageBand, Soundtrack,… Read More New GarageBand Sound Libraries
Image-Line has introduced FL Studio 6, an update to the virtual studio that features a combination of core enhancements and new plugins. Leading the changes is the new, larger, resizable Mixer, with fully flexible inter-track routing and PDC functions. MIDI functionality has been extended to include a wider range of external controllers as well as… Read More FL Studio Updated to Version 6; Still Fruity to Some
Novation has expanded its line of Remote MIDI controllers. The ReMOTE SL25 was the first controller keyboard that detects the software you are using in your virtual studio and logically ‘automaps’ that software’s controllers to the keyboard’s own front panel knobs and sliders. The SL25 also featured two bright LCDs which can show 16 different… Read More Novation Expands ReMOTE SL Control Keyboard Line
FabFilter has released FabFilter Twin, a synthesizer plug-in for Windows and Mac OS X. FabFilter Twin features high-quality oscillators, smooth and analog-sounding filters, and unique drag-and-drop modulation slots that make complex sounds easy to design. FabFilter Twin contains two pure and solid-sounding oscillators with triangle, sawtooth, and square wave forms. Hard sync, pulse width, phase… Read More FabFilter Intros FabFilter Twin Synth Plug-in
Focusrite has announced an update to the software for its Saffire FireWire audio interface. The software update, v2.0, is free for owners and can be downloaded from the Focusrite site. Update features: Enhanced 192kHz and FireWire operation Improved graphics contrast – even easier navigation through SaffireControl Rollover help for SaffireControl in the form of Tool… Read More Focusrite Updates Saffire Audio Interface Software
UniversumKiosk has introduced two new sound libraries that feature the voltage-controlled sounds of rare classical electronic music studio gear. The sound libraries were created in cooperation with the Institute of Sonology, Royal Conservatory The Hague. The libaries are available in Kontakt II, EXS 24MKII, Reason, Gig 3.0 and Mach 5 formats for US $60 each.… Read More New Sound Library Features Rare Classical Electronic Music Gear
LiveSlice has been updated to version 1.3. LiveSlice is a beat slicer / arranger VSTi that offers powerful graphical rearranging of slices, multiple tracks and lots of parameters to apply to each slice, as well as a slice randomization feature. Everything can be controlled by MIDI, fine tuned in the GUI and seamlessly integrated in… Read More LiveSlice Updated
