This week, McDSP announced the release of 64-bit AAX plug-ins (Native and DSP) for Pro Tools 11. This release is a Mac-only release, requires the iLok2, and is a free upgrade for McDSP v5 customers. A 64-bit Windows release will be coming shortly. McDSP customers not using v5 can upgrade their McDSP plug-ins at www.mcdsp.com.
Sonic Faction announces their new Beatdown Refill Packs, 4 new drum instruments for Ableton Live. Inspired by and categorized by the varied electronic music scenes in Berlin, Los Angeles, Miami and Sydney, the Beatdown Refill Packs tout “drum sounds from the underground.” Key features include:
E-Phonic has released Drumatic 4 v1.0 – a 10 voice VST drum synthesizer for Windows 64-bit / 32-bit. Drumatic uses a mix of subtractive, FM and graintable synthesis to get the best results possible. Each of the 10 voices feature 2 oscillators, 2 stereo noise generators with over 30 noise types, 3 filters, 7 envelopes (pitch, filter and… Read More E-Phonic Releases Drumatic 4 Drum Synth For Windows
This video captures a short presentation by Peter Vogel Instruments’ Graeme Renaud on the Fairlight CMI 30-A. While the focus is on the new CMI 30-A, Renaud also discusses some of the history of the Fairlight CMI and how the technology of the time affected the instruments sound.
Sound Magic has released Laurel Pipa for Kontakt 5. The Pipa is a four-stringed Chinese musical instrument which has a pear-shaped wooden body with a varying number of frets ranging from 12-26, belonging to the plucked category of instruments. Laurel Pipa gives you more than 10 expression controls, allowing for a wide range of expression.
Machine Machine (2013) is an audio installation, by John Keston, that turns a 32″ touchscreen into audio + video granular synthesizer. Granular synthesis is used to loop “grains” of sound and video at variable lengths and frequencies. These parameters are based on the y-axis of the touch point on the monitor. The x-axis determines the position… Read More Video + Audio Touchscreen Granular Synthesizer
Groovesizer Alpha – first taster was uploaded by: MoShang
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Sonic Potions has introduced the LXR Drum Synthesizer – a new DIY drum machine. Here’s a video preview:
iMusicAlbum has updated Audio Mastering for iPad, adding AudioBus support and more. Here’s what’s new in Audio Mastering for iPad: Support Audiobus as Effect or Output. Recording from Audiobus Effects/Output or from external input. Record button on Audiobus connection panel. Auto start recording at signal presence. Solo mode for Equalizer bands. High-quality sample rate converter… Read More Audio Mastering For iPad Adds AudioBus Support
Steinberg has updated LoopMash HD, its virtual instrument for iPad, adding AudioBus support and more. Here’s what’s new in LoopMash 1.2.0: Audiobus support In-App Store Improvements
