Miroslav Philharmonik Shipping

The new orchestral workstation from IK, Miroslav Philharmonik, will be shipping in August. A new site, Philharmonik, is available to provide information and support. Philharmonik is a powerful integrated Orchestral Workstation combining the legendary Miroslav Orchestral and Choir sample collection masterpieces with a dedicated plug-in instrument specifically tailored toward classical sounds and arrangements. Miroslav orchestral… Read More Miroslav Philharmonik Shipping

August 4, 2005February 25, 2007Leave a comment

Spectrasonics Virtual Instruments Updated for Apple Tiger

Spectrasonics has released new Audio Units (AU) updates of their virtual instrument plug-ins Trilogy, Atmosphere and Classic Stylus.The AU updates add compatibility for Apple’s new Macintosh OS X version 10.4, code named Tiger, as well as AU Validation for Apple Logic 7, sample rate and tuning fixes and all known MOTU Digital Performer 4.52 and… Read More Spectrasonics Virtual Instruments Updated for Apple Tiger

August 3, 2005February 25, 2007Leave a comment

Archibald – Shareware Virtual Drummer

Developer Eric Loillieux has released Archibald, a virtual drummer which improvises on your patterns. As you’re building your rythm in the step by step sequencer, you determine its margin of interpretation from 0 to 100%. It gives a better sound (which drummer would play two consecutive eighth notes making exactly the same shade and attack… Read More Archibald – Shareware Virtual Drummer

June 29, 2005August 10, 20071 Comment

Cakewalk Announces Free Update To Project5 Version 2

Cakewalk has announced a free 2.0.1 update for Project5 Version 2. Project5 Version 2 provides everything you need to create and perform today’s music with a complete set of superb quality instruments and effects; powerful recording, looping, sequencing, and arranging tools; dynamic creation tools; and the ultimate open synth host. The Project5 2.0.1 update provides… Read More Cakewalk Announces Free Update To Project5 Version 2

June 22, 2005February 19, 2007Leave a comment

Synful Orchestra Released for Mac OS X

Synful CEO Eric Lindemann has announced availability of Synful Orchestra for MAC OSX in AU and VST formats. Synful generated a buzz at January’s winter NAMM show with the introduction of the Windows version of its innovative “Reconstructive Phrase Modeling” (RPM) orchestral synthesizer. Now MAC users can also benefit from the expressivity and ease of… Read More Synful Orchestra Released for Mac OS X

June 22, 2005February 19, 2007Leave a comment

Steinberg Offers New Upgrade Programs

Steinberg has announced a new upgrade program for Cubase LE, a new e-store for US upgrades, and special upgrade incentives for Yamaha customers. The new programs are part of a push by new parent company, Yamaha Corporation to enhance the user experience and simplify software and hardware integration. Cubase LE Upgrade Program Steinberg’s Cubase LE,… Read More Steinberg Offers New Upgrade Programs

June 17, 2005February 19, 2007Leave a comment

Steinberg Ships Virtual Bassist

Steinberg has announced that its latest VSTi product, Virtual Bassist, is now shipping worldwide. Based on real performances by studio bass players, Virtual Bassist offers a range of bass phrases, grooves and styles and covers musical styles ranging through rock, pop, reggae, metal and hip hop to name but a few. “Virtual Bassist is probably… Read More Steinberg Ships Virtual Bassist

June 10, 2005February 19, 2007Leave a comment

NI Reaktor Available

Native Instruments has announced that the fifth generation of Reaktor, the modular sound studio, is now available from authorized dealers worldwide. Core Technology lays the foundation for this powerful new version of Reaktor and breaks new ground in flexibility and sound quality. Included with REAKTOR 5 are more than 20 new and re-designed instruments: Generate… Read More NI Reaktor Available

June 10, 2005February 19, 2007Leave a comment

Precisionsound Releases Free Koestler Rigoletto

Precisionsound has released Koestler Rigoletto a free sample-based instrument. The Koestler has been sampled in stereo and contains release samples for even more realism. The SampleSet contains 99 24bit WAV files and 2 programs, “Broken” & “Fixed” for HALion & Kontakt. You can choose between the 24bit version (HALion/Kontakt) and the 16bit Sfz version. The… Read More Precisionsound Releases Free Koestler Rigoletto

June 8, 2005February 19, 2007Leave a comment

Hardmoon Releases Budget VST synth Wizo

Hardmoon has released version 1.0 of the Wizo synthesizer, a VST instrument. The synth comes with 32 presets, ranging from clear leads, serene pads and clean basses to strange effects. Features 2 oscillators filter envelope aftertouch support modulation by LFO, aftertouch, filter, etc sync and mono/poly mode System requirements Resolution: 800*600 or better (1024*768 recommended)… Read More Hardmoon Releases Budget VST synth Wizo