A new version of the free audio editor Audacity has been announced. A beta version is available, but it is not considered stable yet. The software is popular with musicians and podcasters looking for a free, open source audio editing environment. Several features will be especially interesting for podcasters, including FTP uploading, transcription tools and… Read More Audacity 1.3 Update Adds Features for Podcasting
The Mawzer is a new music controller described as the only MIDI controller on the market allowing an infinite customizable combination of controls. The Mawzer design applies the concept of modular construction to MIDI controllers, letting you mix and match modules to meet your needs. From the Mawzer site, it appears that the company is… Read More Mawzer – First Modular MIDI Controller
Linux MultiMedia Studio (LMMS) aims to be a free alternative to popular, but commercial and closed-source programs like FruityLoops, Cubase and Logic, giving you the ability of producing music with your computer by creating loops, synthesizing and mixing sounds, arranging samples, playing with a MIDI-keyboard and more. LMMS combines the features of a tracker-/sequencer-program (pattern-/channel-/… Read More LMMS – Free Alternative to Commercial Music Production Platforms
Studio to Go! is a CD of integrated music software that runs direct from a computer CD drive. The CD is designed to run on any Windows compatible PC and to configure itself to the system and sound hardware automatically. The CD includes a Linux operating system and a large collection of music applications.
PG Music has announced Band in a Box 2006, the latest version of its automatic arrangement software. Features: Conductor” – Live Looping/Playback control. As the song is playing, many “single key” hot keys are now available to control the playback and looping of the song. For example, pressing the “4” key will insure that the… Read More Band in a Box Updated
Digidesign is now offering two versions of its professional Pro Tools|HD digital audio production systems. By continuing to provide the existing PCI version and releasing a PCI Express (PCIe) version, Digidesign is ensuring continued compatibility of its Pro Tools|HD systems with a wide range of PCI, PCI-X, and PCIe-equipped computers. Existing Pro Tools|HD systems are… Read More Digidesign Pro Tools|HD Core Systems Now Available in PCI and PCI Express Versions
Native Instruments has announced that a demo version of Traktor DJ Studio 3 is now available. The new version features four playback decks, a suite of performance effects, an analog-modeled mixer section, a customizable user interface and more. TRAKTOR DJ Studio 3 also allows DJs to browse and purchase the latest club music releases from… Read More Tracktor DJ Studio 3 Demo Available
Miglia Technology has released Windows drivers for their HarmonyAudio FireWire interface. The unit features two line level inputs and 8 outs with 24/96kHz capabilities with SoftClip technology for the prevention of digital clipping.
Applied Acoustics Systems has released Lounge Lizard EP-3 for Mac OS X and Windows, an upgrade of their electric piano virtual instrument. With this new version, AAS rises the bar in the re-creation of the classic electric pianos by including an extensive new preset library, a new multi-effect module, refined modeling of the tone and… Read More Lounge Lizard Electric Piano Updated
LinPlug has released the Octopus VST and AU synthesizer plugin, created with Maxx Claster and several renowned sound designers. The instrument has a large array of features, the highlights of which are an all-in-one edit screen with one matrix for FM and another matrix for general modulation, and more than 420 presets. Features: 2 independent… Read More LinPlug Releases Octopus
