Cycling 74, a San Francisco-based music software company, has released Unnatural Rhythm, the second volume in the Cycles series of audio source libraries. Produced and edited by Ron MacLeod, Unnatural Rhythm consists of organic, extended-form grooves that provide an alternative to the drum loop genre. The sounds in this volume range from rhythmic undulations of… Read More Cycling ’74 Releases Unnatural Rhythm Sound Library
Kenton has announced MidiStream, a complete wireless MIDI system. MidiStream is primarily intended to be used in a live gig situation where it can free the live performer from the constraints of a MIDI cable. It is ideal for use with a portable keyboard such as the AX-1 or AX-7, or for use with electronic… Read More Kenton Intros MidiStream Wireless MIDI System
The new Novation X-STATION combines a Novation-class Synthesizer, an audio solution, MIDI remote controller, MIDI interface and a multi-effects processor. It provides an all-in-one mobile solution that can be powered from USB or batteries. Keyboard Available in Three Sizes The keyboard employs a premium-class mechanism with semi-weighted keys and aftertouch. Aftertouch, a joystick and the… Read More Novation X-Station Both a Synthesizer and MIDI Controller
WaveLab 5, one of the leading audio editors, is now shipping worldwide. The award-winning audio editing and mastering software reaches version 5 and offers new DVD Audio capabilities. Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH has announced that the latest version of its award-winning WaveLab audio editing and mastering application is now shipping to resellers worldwide. Offering full… Read More Steinberg Wavelab 5 Shipping
Digidesign is now shipping ReVibe, a room-modeling reverb plug-in for Pro Tools|HD Accel. ReVibe is a full-featured mono, stereo and surround reverb plug-in that includes an extensive set of room-modeling controls. Engineered to take full advantage of the increased power and memory of the new 321 DSP chips residing on the HD Accel card, ReVibe… Read More Digidesign Ships Room Modeling Reverb
MPCsounds.com has released the Ethnic Hip Hop Collection, a new sound library for the Akai MPC 1000/2000/XL/3000/LE/4000 drum machines. The library is available on MPC CD-ROM, Zip disk, Floppy, or as Downloadable sets. The Ethnic Hip Hop Collection library is the largest MPC ethnic library offered today containing over 30 melodic ethnic instruments ranging from… Read More New Ethnic Hip-Hop Sample Collection in MPC Format
Angelic Vocal Pads, the latest release from Precisionsound, is designed to put the sound of a choir of angels at your fingertips. Angelic Vocal Pads (AVP) is a new sampleset for Gigasampler, HALion & Kontakt samplers. Precisionsound calls it “The missing link between the workstation synthesizer choirs and real classical choir samples.” These Enya “sound… Read More Angelic Vocal Pads – New Release from Precision Sound
Apple has released iTunes 4.5 for Windows and Macintosh. The new version boasts the largest commercial catalog of downloadable files, along with many new features. Largest Legal Download Catalog. Select from over 700,000 tracks from five major labels and more than 450 independents with free 30-second previews. 150 Exclusive Tracks. Find the new pre-release Beastie… Read More iTunes 4.5 Released
MusicOnTheMac.com has announced its GarageBand Composition Contest. The contest is open to all GarageBand users, and offers a chance to win $1000 for the best original track. MusicOnTheMac provides the details in their press release: “With the launch of Apple’s GarageBand, the anytime, anywhere, recording studio, a whole new genre of musician is emerging. We… Read More Music On The Mac Announces GarageBand Contest
NoDNA has introduced their new X-IST MIDIGlove, a new glove MIDI controller that lets hand gestures do the job of controlling any MIDI parameter you like! With the X-IST MidiGlove, an innovative new controller for Midi (Musical Instrument Device Interface) data, you can manipulate 5 Midi controllers simultanously just by moving your fingers. You simply… Read More New Glove Lets You Do Any MIDI Job by Hand
