Native Instruments has announced that a demo version of Kontakt 2 is now available. Kontakt 2 is the second generation of NI´s award-winning flagship sampler. With a powerful new sampling engine, comprehensive surround integration, the unique Kontakt Script Processor (KSP), integrated convolution effects, unrivaled import capabilities, and a massive 15 GB sample library, Kontakt 2… Read More Kontakt Demo Available
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall in voluntary cooperation with Apple. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Description: The recalled lithium ion batteries are used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4. The recalled batteries include those with model numbers… Read More Apple Recalls iBook and PowerBook Batteries
FabFilter has announced the release of FabFilter Volcano, a filter effect plug-in for Windows and Mac OS X. FabFilter Volcano features many modulation options and above all FabFilter’s unique digital filter technology that results in extremely smooth and analog-sounding filters.
A new version of GlissEQ, a dynamic equalizer with real-time interchannel spectrum overlays, is available for download. This version features several minor improvements: a small rearrangement of the Import and EQ mode buttons introduced; GlissEQ now features input-output RMS difference counter. The most useful improvement is that now state of both Mute and Solo switches… Read More Voxengo Releases GlissEQ VST 2.6
SpinAudio has released RoomVerb M2 version 2.3. The new version features redesigned reverb engine and comes bundled with a set of 260 factory presets.
Sonic Studio has announced Manual DeClick 2.0, a Sonic Studio DDP option. Manual DeClick 2.0 provides the highest level of quality and selectivity required by corporate restoration departments and discriminating independents worldwide. Jayson Tomlin, Vice President of Sales, states that Manual DeClick “…wasn’t just the first, it’s still the finest tool available for surgical restoration… Read More Sonic Studio Intros Manual DeClick 2.0
ModernBeats has announced a new hip hop brass library for software samplers, entitled “Brass Elementz 1” covering today’s Urban, Hip Hop, and Crunk musical genres. We still are not sure what Crunk is, but whatever it is, they have it on tap. Brass Elementz 1 contains 400 brass stabs, chords, and riffs across 26 multi-format… Read More Modern Beats Serves Up the Crunk Brass
M-Audio has announced iControl, the first dedicated hardware controller specifically designed for Apple’s popular Apple GarageBand music software. “M-Audio has a vision of empowering anyone interested in making music with the tools to do so easily,” says Tim Ryan, General Manager at M-Audio. “iControl represents M-Audio’s commitment to GarageBand as a creative platform. iControl provides… Read More M-Audio Intros iControl – Hardcore Garageband Controller
Applied Acoustics Systems has updated its entire product line for compatibility with OS X. Their entire product line: Tassman 4, Lounge Lizard EP-2, Ultra Analog VA-1, and the upcoming String Studio VS-1, is now compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger). An update for registered users is available free of charge from the Applied Acoustics… Read More Applied Acoustics Updates Line for OS X Tiger
Sonoma Wire Works has announced the launch of RiffCaster internet broadcast service for RiffWorks users. RiffWorks, included with Line 6 GuitarPort RiffTracker, is a popular, easy to use guitar recording application. Uploading files to RiffCaster is a great way to post songs and obtain technical and creative feedback from the enthusiastic RiffWorks community. File storage… Read More Sonoma Wire Works and Line 6 Announce RiffRumble
