BandmateLoops Intros Woodwind Virtual Instruments

BandmateLoops and new content partner Westgate Studios have unveiled a new line of Woodwind Virtual Instruments. Westgate Studios Woodwinds are divided into five volumes, featuring an expressive collection of instruments. All five volumes can also be purchased together (Complete version) at a significant discount. Westgate Studios Woodwinds currently support GigaStudio—with more formats available in the… Read More BandmateLoops Intros Woodwind Virtual Instruments

October 22, 2007Leave a comment

AMG Garage Band ExpansionPack Review

AMG’s ExpansionPack for GarageBand is a diverse collection of instruments for GarageBand. The collection promises 92 brand new instruments for GarageBand, including brass, vintage synths and keyboards and Celtic instruments. While the collection is promising, it’s let down by the quality of the sampling and sample editing. Some of the samples are very noisy –… Read More AMG Garage Band ExpansionPack Review

October 20, 2007October 20, 2007Leave a comment

PowerFX First Refill for Reason 4: The Mjolnir Refill

PowerFX has announced the first commercial refill for Reason 4: The Mjolnir Refill. In Nordic mythology, Mjolnir, is Thor’s hammer, known for its pulverizing ability. Reason 4’s Thor synth is the focus of the product, with over 500 patches and combinator settings that extensively utilize the Thor Polysonic Synthesizer. Mjolnir is produced by REASON guru,… Read More PowerFX First Refill for Reason 4: The Mjolnir Refill

October 14, 20072 Comments

Sample Logic Presents The Elements Library

Sample Logic has introduced The Elements library, a new sample library that contains 456 Ambience patches, 122 Bass patches, 138 Harmony patches, 391 Impacts patches, 354 Melody patches, and 227 Rhythm patches. The 14 GB/4 DVD library contains over 1700 instruments, tempo synced loops, and multis. The Elements operates on both Mac and PC platforms… Read More Sample Logic Presents The Elements Library

October 14, 20075 Comments

Arturia Announces Analog Factory Experience, Unique Hardware-Software Combination

Arturia has introduced Analog Factory Experience, an interesting virtual synth/control-surface combo based on Analog Factory 2.0. The package comes with a 32-key, custom-made, MIDI keyboard. Features: 3500 analog synthesizer sounds that have defined the sound of modern music. All presets are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths (minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP… Read More Arturia Announces Analog Factory Experience, Unique Hardware-Software Combination

October 10, 20072 Comments

Reason 4 Videos

Here’s a collection of videos introducing Reason 4: Thor: ReGroove RPG-8 Arpeggiator The Reason 4 Sequencer

October 7, 2007Leave a comment

Beta Test Ableton Live 7

Ableton has announced a range of new products to be released before the end of 2007, just in time for the annual NAMM show: Ableton Live 7, several new add-on instruments, and Ableton Suite, a product that combines Live 7 with a choice selection of instruments in one comprehensive, discounted package. The company is also… Read More Beta Test Ableton Live 7

October 4, 2007Leave a comment

Virtual Vocoder Gets Update

Eiosis has updated the ELS Vocoder to version 1.5, which brings the SideChain feature, allowing you to use an external input as the carrier signal instead of the internal oscillator. It is useful for Logic Express users who will be able to use all the features of the ELS Vocoder without MIDI or audio input… Read More Virtual Vocoder Gets Update

October 4, 2007Leave a comment

Modern Beats Releases RnB Keyz Loops Keyboard Loop Library

Modern Beats has introduced its new RnB Keyz Loops library. The set includes a wide array of professional keyboard hooks and riffs for today’s serious R&B music producer. RnB Keyz Loops offers numerous arpeggios performed in both major and minor scales, and chord progressions ranging from simple to complex (7th, 9th, & 11th chords). RnB… Read More Modern Beats Releases RnB Keyz Loops Keyboard Loop Library

October 4, 2007October 4, 20071 Comment

Synesthesia Intros Mandala 2.0, A Synthesizer With Drumsticks

Synesthesia has announced Mandala 2.0, a new version of the high-def virtual drum and synthesizer, co-developed with professional drummer Danny Carey of the progressive rock band Tool. Now a computer peripheral—its USB cable plugs into PC or Mac—the Mandala 2.0 emulates an acoustic drum. According to synesthesia, it’s only drum pad that knows exactly where… Read More Synesthesia Intros Mandala 2.0, A Synthesizer With Drumsticks

October 4, 2007April 16, 20081 Comment

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