Precisionsound has introduced Cembalo, a big Harpsichord sampled in stereo with 2 velocity layers for both the notes and release notes, 241 samples in total, recorded in 24bit and dithered down with Apogee dithering to 16bit. There are also additional Cembalo FX programs included with 67 stereo files of string clusters, ambient noises and hits.… Read More Precisionsound Releases Cembalo for Gigastudio
Digidesign and IK Multimedia have announced a free update to SampleTank 2 SE from SampleTank SE — a sample playback plug-in that is part of the Music Production Enhancement Suite software and plug-in bundle included with all new Digidesign Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools LE systems. A SampleTank 2 SE software CD will be packaged… Read More Digidesign and IK Multimedia Offer Free Update to SampleTank 2 SE
Rain Recording has introduced the LiveBook mobile audio workstation. Due to its low power consumption components and quadruple-vented convection design, the LiveBook is built to handle the demands of audio recording and mixing, even in less-than-optimal environments. The LiveBook base model features a Pentium M processor with Centrino Technology, 1 Gig of RAM, 4 USB… Read More Rain Intros Recording Laptop
Open Labs has announced that the company will be increasing the speed of the processor in the LE and GS models of its award-winning NeKo line of computer keyboard production stations as well as the OMX LE Integrated DAW with no price increase. These models will now be equipped with a 3.0 GHz Pentium 4… Read More Open Labs Boost Speeds for NeKo
Korg has released a Mac OS X Tiger-compatible version of the Legacy Collection of virtual instruments, assuring users a hassle-free transition to this new OS. Also updated are the MDE-X effects plug-ins, which are available in the microKONTROL Creative Kontrol Pack bundle. Registered users can upgrade to version 1.1.4 for free by visiting http://www.korguser.net.
Digital Audio Wave has introduced a complete new line of PC DAW systems featuring an ultra-quiet, high performance and reliable platform utilizing the BTX architecture. Audio professionals can have a variety of advanced features on the new BTX PC DAW systems. “Most audio professionals are pretty confident about what they need in a music computer… Read More Digital Audio Wave Intros New Line of Music PCs
Native Instruments has the availability of Guitar Combos, a series of three amp emulations that combine studio-grade sound quality with maximum ease of use. All three combos consist of a classic tube amplifier with a speaker box and several integrated effects, giving musicians and producers straightforward access to a wide range of pure and highly… Read More Native Guitar Combos Now Available
Big Fish Audio has a new release, Hip Hop Philosophy. Rooted in abstract hip hop, the release puts together construction kits with beats, bass lines, synth, fx and more. The release is provided in three formats: WAV, REX and Apple Loops. Contents: Construction Kits from 75 to 102 BPM Drums, Bass, Synth, Electric Piano, Organ,… Read More Hip Hop Philosophy Debuts
Apple has unveiled a new iMac G5 line, with faster 2.0 GHz PowerPC G5 processors, built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth wireless connectivity and Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger,” the latest version of the world’s most advanced operating system. The new iMac G5s also include faster graphics, a new 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support, built-in… Read More New Apple iMac G5 Line Delivers Faster Performance, Built-in Wireless & Mac OS X Tiger
Polarity have announced the availability of GXStack, the first release in their XStack VST plug-in series. Enabling guitarists to get dynamic, convincing guitar amp tones from their PC, GXStack features six custom guitar amplifier models and essential guitar effects – chorus and delay.
