John Bowen Synth Design/Zarg Music has released the ReD drum, a user-defined variable architecture drum box for the Scope platform. One of the Red Dwarf (RD) line of semi-modular products, the ReD Drum has 8 insert slots and comes with 33 modules, from which the user can then select a sound source material for each… Read More Zarg Introduces ReD Drum Semi-Modular Drum Machine
Glaresoft iDrum is a programmable drum machine designed exclusively for Mac OS X. iDrum integrates seamlessly with GarageBand, Logic, Digital Performer and other applications that support AudioUnit plug-ins or runs as a stand-alone application. iDrum is skinnable, and includes the ability to change skins on the fly. iDrum is designed to be as simple to… Read More M-Audio Distributing iDrum OS X Drum Machine
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
StartCom Linux has released a add-on CDROM, called StartCom MultiMedia Productivity, that adds music recording capabilities to Linux. The software is meant to be installed in addition to the StartCom distribution, StartCom MultiMedia Edition. The additional CD comes with a autorun installer and a advanced set of audio and video manipulation programs. The MultiMedia Productivity… Read More SmartCom Introduces Linux Music Studio
Sonicbytes has updated its line of VST plugins, and has announced discounted bundled pricing. ERA, EST, and GatR have updated features and bug fixes. ERA – the Pattern sequencer VSTi/MFX New in 1.2 The GUI and interface logic have been completely redone. ERA now shares all the interface features of EST, which means that each… Read More Sonicbytes Updates Line of VST Software
Native Instruments Reaktor Electronic Instruments 2 is now available in stores worldwide. Electronic Instruments 2 is a collection of eight new instruments for Reaktor 4 and Reaktor Session. It contains three unique synthesizers, two inspiring drum machines and three highly versatile effect units, all of which offer an unprecedented level of sonic sophistication and visual… Read More Native Instruments Releases Reaktor Electronic Instruments 2
Developer Andy Drabble has announced GB Steptime, a Step Time Sequencer for GarageBand. It allows you to compose music directly on screen and to transfer this music directly into GarageBand. Features Easy to use step time sequencer for GarageBand. Requires no special knowledge of musical notation. Efficient drag and drop of midi information between GB… Read More Garageband Steptime Sequencer for Garageband
Cakewalk has announced Sonar 4 Producer Edition, the latest version of the Windows audio production environment. With new version 4, Cakewalk has added powerful recording, editing, comping and navigation tools that optimize workflow for today’s professional. In addition, version 4 combines innovative surround and AV capabilities along with precise engineering tools. New features, workflow innovations,… Read More Cakewalk Sonar 4 Producer Edition
Digidesign is shipping Pro Tools TDM 6.4.1 software for Pro Tools|24 MIX. Pro Tools TDM 6.4.1 offers new feature enhancements and is the final Pro Tools software release to support the Pro Tools|24 MIX product line. Pro Tools 6.4.1 software enables Pro Tools|24 MIX owners to extend the effective life of their hardware through its… Read More Digidesign Ships Pro Tools TDM 6.4.1 Software for Pro Tools|24 MIX
Digidesign has announced Trillium Lane Labs TL Space, the first and only TDM convolution reverb for Pro Tools. Boasting near-zero latency and superb sound quality, TL Space delivers a number of technical breakthroughs that unleash the full power of the Digidesign Pro Tools|HD Accel platform, and erase the difference between high-end reverb hardware units and… Read More Digidesign TL Space Convolution Reverb for Pro Tools|HD Systems
