Voxengo has updated r8brain PRO, its sample rate conversion software. r8brain PRO implements sample rate conversion processing in its full: interpolation and decimation steps without exploiting any kind of simplifications; the signal is first resampled to a least common multiple sample rate for improved conversion quality. Version update 1.1 fixes a minor issue related to… Read More Voxengo Updates r8brain PRO Sample Conversion Software
Clavia has released a demo version of the Nord Modular G2 demo software. According to Clavia, the demo only hints at the possibilities of the G2 itself: In our view, only hardware can offer rockstable and trouble free operation in a ‘single box solution’. In other words; real musical instruments that you just pick up… Read More Nord Introduces Modular G2 Demo
Kjaerhus Audio has released Classic Auto-Filter, a new free plugin in their Classic Series. The Classic Auto-Filter is an analog modeled four-pole filter with resonance control. It can be used for creative effects like auto-wah-wah and filter sweeps, as well as a fixed filter for equalizing purposes. The filter is selectable between low-pass, high-pass, band-pass… Read More Kjaerhus Releases Free Auto-Filter VST
Voxengo has updated Analogflux, a suite of PC VST audio processing plug-ins designed to deliver the sounds of the analog days. In the core of these processors, Voxengo has used convolution processing to match the response of the original analog gear. This suite consists of TapeBus, Delay, Impulse, Insert and Chorus plug-ins. This version update… Read More Voxengo Analogflux Suite 1.1 Released
The Edirol PCR1 is an interesting addition to the world of USB MIDI controllers. It is one of a new breed of controllers optimized for mobile music making. The PCR1 is designed to be very lightweight, and features a supermodel-thin profile. It includes a basic set of MIDI controllers, standard-width piano keys and audio I/O.… Read More Edirol PCR1 Controller Keyboard Review
Synful has announced the availability of Synful Orchestra, a VST/DXi Virtual Software Plugin Synthesizer that achieves exceptional realism and expressivity. Synful Orchestra is based on Synful’s patented Reconstructive Phrase Modeling (RPM) technology. Synful RPM Technology Synful Orchestra and RPM are the result of eight years of intensive research. According to Synful CEO, Eric Lindemann, “We… Read More New Virtual Orchestra Synful
CreamWare has introduced a new sonic restoration package, REstore, for the SCOPE DSP platform. REstore is based on the new osirisXP plug-in for the SCOPE platform. It includes a DeClicker, a DeCrackler, and a DeNoiser and provides high-end quality as expected by the audiophiles. REstore directly compares to the best solutions available on the professional… Read More CreamWare Introduces REstore Audio Restoration Package
Drum Spirit is the name of a new release from Sonic Vision, a South African producer of CD sample libraries. The CD is an interesting collection of traditional drum loops, percussive vocal hits and loops, and vocal phrases. The release features master African percussionist Mabi Gabriel Thobejane, who has traveled the world and toured with… Read More Sonic Vision Drum Spirit Sample CD
Native Instruments has announced that demo versions of XPress Keyboards are now available. XPress Keyboards is a new series of software instruments combining the sound of three famous vintage keyboards with maximum ease of use and affordability. It includes the B4 XPress vintage organ, the PRO-53 XPress virtual analog synthesizer and the FM7 XPress digital… Read More XPress Keyboard Demos Now Available
VirSyn has released Cantor 1.5, a completely revised version of their vocal synthesis application. The upgrade makes it much easier to produce intelligible vocal lines. This is achieved with an improved filter model and a new kind of rule-based phoneme sequencer which adapts the phoneme transitions according to the context inside a word. Cantor’s main… Read More Virsyn Updates Cantor Vocal Synthesizer
