NAMM: E-MU Systems today announced the Xtreme Lead X sound library that delivers every last preset and sample of E-MU’s cutting edge Xtreme Lead-1 Electro/Dance Sound Module to its Emulator X and Proteus X users. Xtreme Lead X offers everything from soothing ethereal pads and screaming digital noise to pounding drumkits and percussion, providing all… Read More E-MU Announces Xtreme Lead X Sound Library For Emulator and Proteus
NAMM: Digidesign announced Digidesign Structure, the latest RTAS virtual instrument plug-in developed by the Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) group. A professional sampler workstation designed and optimized specifically for Pro Tools, Structure includes a premium comprehensive sample library from EastWest, features support for importing SampleCell, EXS24, and Kontakt 2 sample libraries, and many more features. “With… Read More Digidesign Intros Structure Sampler
NAMM: Cakewalk announced features for Project5 Version 2.5. New Features: Active Controller Technology (ACT) Control surface support Multiple audio input/output support Integrated VST hosting without need for adapter Pre- and post- effect sends Input Quantize Integrated MIDI output 3rd-party audio editor support Improved automation Independent track sizing User interface enhancements Dimension Pro LE (with REX… Read More Cakewalk Announces Project 5 Version 2.5 Update
NAMM Update: Ultimate Sound Bank announces the availability of its newest UVI Soundcard (Vol. 4) Mayhem of Loops, a toolbox for building a modern rhythm section from a wide variety of drum, percussion, instrument and FX loops. It features a selection of over 5,000 loops that were designed for use with many musical styles including:… Read More Ultimate Sound Bank Releases Mayhem of Loops UVI Soundcard
NAMM Update: Ultimate Sound Bank has announced the availability of PLUGSOUNDPRO, a software instrument combining an 8 GB core sound library, easy groove manipulation, preset management and universal compatibility. In addition, a number of “expander” libraries for the title, called UVI Soundcards, are also shipping. PLUGSOUNDPRO uses the latest version of USB’s UVI engine for… Read More PlugsoundPro and Multiple UVI Soundcards Shipping
Precisionsound has released Retro Gadgets – First Chapter, a collection of samples from bizarre old electronic toy instruments. To prepare these old toy instruments for use in a DAW-based studio, they fine-tuned each note exactly so you can add retro flavor without any hassle. Every note of the instruments’ natural range and sound possibilities has… Read More Precisionsound releases Retro Gadgets – First Chapter for HALion, NI Kontakt & SoundFont
NAMM Update: Ultimate Sound Bank announces the availability of its latest UVI Soundcard (Vol. 5) Retro Keyboards, a comprehensive collection of studio-quality samples from the most essential keyboard instruments of the ’60s and ’70s. The new Retro Keyboards collection can be used as an expander for PLUGSOUNDPRO, or as stand alone instruments or plug-ins in… Read More Ultimate Sound Bank Intros Retro Keyboards UVI Soundcard
Bitnotic’s VX-323 Vocal Synthesizer is a free software instrument for the Macintosh that plays synthesized speech. Here’s an example of the VX-323 in action (MP3) The app is currently in beta testing, so the instrument has a built-in expiration date, but it seems stable. VX-323 lets you play synthesized speech with your Mac using your… Read More Synthesize Speech With Your Mac!
Bitnotic has introduced VX-323, a free software instrument that plays real-time synthesized speech in response to MIDI commands. (MP3 sample) VX-323 lets you incorporate synthesized speech into performances or record it in programs like Garageband. The program features an easy-to-use interface, flexible instrument setup, and high-quality audio output. You can use it for recording or… Read More Bitnotic Intros Free Mac Voice Synthesizer
Puremagnetik has released Eight Bit, a selection of 1980’s SID chip samples. Recorded directly from an original 6581 SID chip (as manufactured in the Commodore 64 home computer), the Eight Bit library includes a unique palette of basses, leads and pads. Puremagnetik has captured the sonic qualities of the SID and reprogrammed them into the… Read More Puremagnetik Intros Eight Bit SID Library For Ableton Live & EXS
