GForce Intros Re-Tron Rack Extension – A Virtual Mellotron For Reason

GForce Software has introduced Re-Tron, a virtual Mellotron Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. Remaining faithful to the 35 note 8 second limitation of the original instrument, Re-Tron gives you direct access to 25 premium tape banks from the original British Mellotron manufacturer and makers of the magnificent M4000, Streetly Electronics. Use Re-Tron either as straightforward… Read More GForce Intros Re-Tron Rack Extension – A Virtual Mellotron For Reason

Summer NAMM 2012: Korg Demos microKEY USB-Powered Controllers

At the 2012 Summer NAMM Show, Korg is showing the latest models in its series of microKEY USB-Powered Keyboards and MIDI Controllers. The microKEY-37 (available now; MSRP $79.99) is now joined by the portable microKEY-25 (expected ship date: September ’12; MSRP $69.99) as well as the five-octave microKEY-61. Geared for the studio musician, the microKEY-61… Read More Summer NAMM 2012: Korg Demos microKEY USB-Powered Controllers

Celemony ARA Audio Random Access Now Available

Celemony has announced that its ARA Audio Random Access interface extension is now available to all software manufacturers. ARA allows for the improved integration of Melodyne and similar plug-ins into digital audio workstations (DAWs). As an extension of existing plug-in interfaces such as VST or Audio Unit, ARA opens an additional channel of communication through which… Read More Celemony ARA Audio Random Access Now Available

PreSonus Buys Nimbit, Adds Music Distribution Services To Studio One

PreSonus has announced it has acquired music marketing service Nimbit and integrated its technology and services into Studio One Artist, Producer, and Professional. The integration will be available on August 1, 2012, via a free Nimbit Extension for Studio One 2.0.6 and later. With integrated Nimbit, Studio One users can: Sell and promote their music and… Read More PreSonus Buys Nimbit, Adds Music Distribution Services To Studio One

Kyma International Sound Symposium (KISS2012) Planned For Sept 13-16

The fourth annual Kyma International Sound Symposium (KISS2012) is scheduled for September 13-16 at St Cloud State University School of the Arts in St Cloud, Minnesota. KISS2012 will include over 24 hours of technical sessions presented by Kyma experts, 9 hours of hands-on labs, and evenings filled with live music and live cinema, showcasing some… Read More Kyma International Sound Symposium (KISS2012) Planned For Sept 13-16

Free Synth Drums Sample Library

Modular Samples has shared a free library of synth drums: Here we have over 300 single drum/percussion hits. Sounds have been generated by the Yamaha CS30l, Roland Jupiter 4, Korg Mono/Poly and Elktron Machinedrum. http://modularsamples.com/drums/DrumHits.zip via Modular Samples

M-Audio Intros Axiom A.I.R. MIDI Controllers At 2012 Summer NAMM Show

2012 Summer NAMM Show: M-Audio has introduced the Axiom A.I.R. Series, a new line of advanced MIDI keyboard controllers, including the Axiom A.I.R. 61, Axiom A.I.R. 49, Axiom A.I.R. 25 and the Axiom A.I.R. Mini 32. The Axiom A.I.R. series represents the latest evolution of M-Audio’s keyboard controllers. They come with both “HyperControl” automatic control mapping… Read More M-Audio Intros Axiom A.I.R. MIDI Controllers At 2012 Summer NAMM Show

Steinberg Intros Retrologue Synth For Mac, Windows

Steinberg has released Retrologue, a virtual synthesizer instrument that brings the classic sound of voltage-controlled analog synthesizers to the digital domain. Features: Classic virtual analog synthesizer with more than 300 high-quality presets dedicated to classic leads and analog synth sounds. Intuitive user interface for effective usability and direct accessibility. Two oscillators with up to eight… Read More Steinberg Intros Retrologue Synth For Mac, Windows