Sony has introduced ACID Pro 5 software, the latest upgrade to its loop-based music creation tool. Enhancements include two new patent-pending technologies: The Media Manager is a new technology for browsing and tagging media assets that greatly enhances the user’s ability to track, label and store media files including loops, video and stills. Additionally, the… Read More Sony ACID Pro 5
Voxengo has introduced a new sample rate conversion application for Windows, r8brain PRO. r8brain PRO is a professional sample rate converter designed to deliver an unprecedented sample rate conversion (SRC) quality. r8brain PRO implements sample rate conversion process in its full: interpolation and decimation steps without exploiting any kind of simplifications: signal is first resampled… Read More Voxengo Introduces r8brainpro Conversion Utility
Apple has introduced two new Jam Packs for its GarageBand music creation software, giving musicians and aspiring musicians alike more loops and software instruments for creating music in the genre of their choice. Jam Pack 2: Remix Tools makes it easy to produce compelling dance, hip-hop and electronica tracks; and Jam Pack 3: Rhythm Section… Read More Apple Introduces Two New Garageband Jam Packs
Beta Monkey Music has released two of their most popular and versatile discs in REX2 format: Drum Werks Vol. IV and Alt and Modern Rock Drums I. Now Beta Monkey drums loops can be used in Steinberg’s Cubase VST, Propellerhead’s Reason, emagic’s Logic V5, Digital Performer, Audio Genetic’s Alkali, Spectrasonic?€™s Stylus RMX, and more. Drum… Read More Essential Rock, Alt, and Pop Drum Loops and Samples Now Available in REX2 Format
Kid Nepro has introduced a new sample CD, MIDI Mix v1, that mixes the sounds from Motif, Triton, Minomoog, Karma, and Wavestation keyboards. The Patch King has spent several months deep inside his collection of synths, assembling a collection of sounds that he calls “Midi Mix”. Midi Mix contains samples from over 20 of the… Read More Kid Nepro Introduces Midi Mix Vol #1
Kid Nepro has kicked off its Producers Series with So Live, a new drum beat CD-ROM. The series will feature new sample collections from up-and-coming producers, as well as established artists who are looking for a way to market their sounds through a respected outlet. Reggie Jackson, a Columbus Ohio native, has released a AIFF/WAV… Read More Kid Nepro Introduces Producer Series CD-Roms
ModernBeats has released Vinyl Scratchez 1 – Kiks & Cymbalz, a downloadable library of hip-hop beats. With the rise of software samplers in hiphop production, the realism of vinyl is quickly melting away. ModernBeats.com wants to rescue hip-hop with a new addition to its downloadable library with its latest collection: Vinyl Scratchez 1 – Kikz… Read More ModernBeats releases Vinyl Scratchez 1 – Kiks & Cymbalz
BandmateLoops has introduced MegaSynth, a set of synth-based loops for Apple GarageBand. MegaSynth offers classic machine attitude and style with a versatile set of synth effects, basslines and motif’s for most cross-genre situations. Highly useful ground for most applications, and required material for dance. Source material for the loops was recorded from a broad range… Read More BandmateLoops Introduces MegaSynth Loops for Garageband
Kirk Hunter, a leading U.S. developer of orchestral sample libraries, has announced the release of his new Concert Strings/Brass/Winds, the first ever orchestral library created for the GigaStudio 2.54 format with musicians recorded in their onstage seated positions with both close and far microphone placement. On completion, Strings/Brass/Winds is projected at 180GB in size, with… Read More New Strings/Brass/Winds Orchestral Library for GigaStudio Announced
Korg released the “mark II” version of its ELECTRIBE•S Rhythm Production Sampler at the 2004 NAMM Summer Session. Designed to provide the same immediacy and ease-of-use as the original model, the new ES-1mkII also features an enhanced soundset, an all-new Modulation Delay effect and a sleek, rugged, metal case design. The ES-1mkII has 95 seconds… Read More NAMM Update – Korg Introduces ES-1mkII Sampler
