RiffRumble V Song Contest

A free demo of RiffWorks guitar recording software is now available. To kick off this launch, Sonoma Wire Works, along with Line 6, Disc Makers, CDBaby, Recording Magazine, and Submersible Music, have announced the fifth RiffRumble song contest. The free RiffWorks Demo has RiffWorks Standard’s intuitive recording interface, looped recording, automatic track creation, 7 studio-quality… Read More RiffRumble V Song Contest

Mbox 2 Mini – Worlds Smallest Pro Tools LE System

Digidesign has announced the new Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini, an ultra-compact, USB-powered Pro Tools LE system that packs professional features into a robust, easy-to-use audio workstation. The newest and smallest member of the Mbox 2 family, Mbox 2 Mini delivers superior sound quality and professional hardware design, and is the most affordable Pro Tools LE… Read More Mbox 2 Mini – Worlds Smallest Pro Tools LE System

Notion Expands Percussion Support

Notion Music announced two new percussion features and two new sound kits: Sessions: Rhythm Section and Expanded Mallets 1 at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Austin, Texas, November 8-11, 2006. Additions to Notion’s powerful scoring tools include the ability to notate for drum set (multiple instruments on one staff), alternate note heads… Read More Notion Expands Percussion Support

Score With London Symphony Orchestra For $99

Notion Music, creators of music composition and performance software, have introduced PROTÉGÉ, a new program designed to be easy enough for beginners and yet robust enough for seasoned musicians. PROTÉGÉ allows musicians of all skill levels to write, rehearse and perform their compositions as if they were working with a full ensemble of musicians. By… Read More Score With London Symphony Orchestra For $99

NOTION Plays Content for Sony Cinescore

NOTION was used to create orchestral content for Pass the Ring, one of several Theme libraries for Sony Cinescore soundtrack creation software. Theme libraries are self-contained music content packages that have been engineered exclusively for use within Cinescore software. Each Theme contains multiple variation presets that can be fine-tuned by adjusting settings like mood, intensity,… Read More NOTION Plays Content for Sony Cinescore

Cakewalk Announces the Fast Forward SONAR 6 Tour

Cakewalk has announced the Fast Forward SONAR 6 Tour which will hit cities worldwide starting with the AES convention in San Francisco, CA. Sponsored by Microsoft Windows Vista, the SONAR 6 tour will spotlight the latest in digital audio technology, and will feature in-depth demonstrations of the newly released SONAR 6 Producer Edition. Description: Learn… Read More Cakewalk Announces the Fast Forward SONAR 6 Tour

Virtual Latronic Notron Sequencer Released

DSP Audio has introduced Nortron 1.0, a virtual version of the impossibly rare Latronic Nortron step sequencer. Description: A software sequencer inspired by classic hardware, Nortron goes further into new sequencing dimensions while retaining tight timing, quick navigation, and instrument like playability. Through IAC and CoreMIDI, Nortron controls Softsynths and standard MIDI devices. Nortron breathes… Read More Virtual Latronic Notron Sequencer Released

Cakewalk Intros Sonar 6

Cakewalk has announced the release of SONAR 6 Producer Edition. New features include: Active Controller Technology (ACT); AudioSnap non-destructive audio timing/manipulation toolset; completely redesigned Track and Console views, offering advanced customization and navigation; and VC-64 Vintage Channel offering the sought-after sound of big desk analog channel strips, with the added benefit of pristine 64-bit double… Read More Cakewalk Intros Sonar 6

Ableton Releases Live 6

Ableton has released Live 6, offering Quicktime video support, a professional multisample library, and customizable racks of instruments and effects. Live 6 also satisfies frequent user requests by delivering multicore support, enhanced project management tools, and improved MIDI control. “Live 6 upholds Ableton’s tradition of responding to and respecting our vocal user base while maintaining… Read More Ableton Releases Live 6