Synth designer Rob Papen has introduced a new virtual synthesizer, Blue. The new synth delivers FM Synthesis, Phase Distortion Synthesis, Wave Shaping Synthesis and Subtractive Synthesis is one creative combination. BLUE has six oscillators which can be connected in various ways, two analogue style modelled stereo filters, an enormous range of processing and modulation options… Read More Synth Guru Rob Papen Intros New Blue Synthesiser
As the first release in Beta Monkey Music’s Signature Series, the new Jazz Essentials offers authentic and expressive drum loops for traditional jazz. The royalty-free collection features more than 400 loops in pure and true detail, covering authentic jazz phrasing from a cool and relaxed 100 bpm, a blistering bop at 325 bpm and all… Read More Beta Monkey Releases Jazz Essentials Drum Loops
Digidesign has announced the acquisition of Wizoo Sound Design, a developer of virtual instruments, sample libraries, and real-time effects led by three principals including keyboardist, sound designer and author Peter Gorges, Steinberg Media Technologies co-founder Manfred Ruerup, and legendary film composer Hans Zimmer. Popular Wizoo-branded products on the market today include Darbuka, Latigo, and WizooVerb.… Read More Digidesign Buys Wizoo
Source Elements has announced the release of Source-Connect VPN, an upgrade to Source-Connect, the Pro Tools networking plug-in. Source-Connect VPN supports secure streaming audio from one Pro Tools system to another, utilizing your leased and privately owned lines. As a complement to Source-Connect, the VPN upgrade provides an additional layer of network control. Together, they… Read More Source-Connect VPN Lets Users Create Private Music Networks Across Globe
Elemental Audio Systems has announced the immediate availability of InspectorXL, the newest and largest addition to their professional line of audio plug-ins. InspectorXL is a complete audio analysis suite featuring six (6) individual, comprehensive, and customizable plug-ins addressing common audio analysis needs. InspectorXL is the professional counterpoint to Elemental Audio Systems’ popular, free, mini audio… Read More Elemental Intros Inspector XL
IK Multimedia has announced that the Miroslav Philharmonik orchestra and choir sound workstation is now shipping worldwide. For a limited time, customers may take advantage of purchasing Miroslav Philharmonik at a special introductory price, expiring on September 30th, 2005. About Miroslav Philharmonik: Philharmonik is a powerful integrated Orchestral Workstation combining the Miroslav Orchestral and Choir… Read More Miroslav Philharmonik Now Available
Cakewalk has released Cakewalk Pyro 5, which features tools for music and media in an all-in-one interface. Pyro 5 has an estimated street price of $39.99. Cakewalk Pyro was the first consumer digital music management product to offer an integrated system where users could play, organize, edit, and share mix CDs of their favorite music;… Read More Cakewalk Releases Pyro 5
ModernBeats.com has introduced a line of VST plugins geared for Hip Hop musicians. The multi-effects bundle is compatible with any VST compatible host such as Cubase, Sonar, Logic, Ableton Live, Acid Pro, Fruity Loops, and others. Consisting of 5 innovative plugins to enhance users’ hip hop productions, individual titles include: WaterVerb, SubAtomik, BlazeBox, TimeMachine, and… Read More ModernBeats debuts Plugins for Hip Hop
K-Sounds has released Organimation, a collection of B3 organ voices and performances for the Yamaha Motif ES series and the new S90 ES. Organimation offers new rotary speaker simulations designed to rival dedicated B3 emulators, complete with real-time control over simulation speed and character. In addition, most sounds feature real-time drawbar control, real-time adjustable chorus,… Read More K-Sounds Intros Organimation
Nostalgia is a new ZERO-G virtual instrument powered by Native Instruments, featuring over 1.3 gigabytes of sounds and more than 1,300 patches from four decades of electronic instruments. Programming wizard and all-round synth enthusiast Steve Howell has used his 30+ years of experience and knowledge of these various instruments to create arguably the best and… Read More Zero-G Gets Nostalgic
