Version 3.1 of Melodyne cre8/studio is now available for immediate download. The new version runs native on Macs with Intel processors, supports as an option the iLok dongle and is compatible with the new ‘Melodyne Sound Library’. In addition, numerous requests from customers have been implemented and improvements in all areas carried out. The upgrade… Read More New Version 3.1 of Melodyne cre8/studio
VirtuosoWorks, makers of NOTION music composition and performance software, has released five Sound Kits, adding extra sounds and techniques to the standard orchestra that ships with NOTION software. These new samples were recorded in Studio One at Abbey Road Studios using London Symphony Orchestra players and include Expanded Strings, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds and Harpsichord. The… Read More VirtuosoWorks Expands Sound Library For Notion Software
Gamasutra has an interesting article about Establishing an Aesthetic in Next Generation Sound Design. Given that sound designers and composers now have so much more freedom to overproduce and over-implement sound for videogames, methods of limitation will become necessary in order to differentiate the sounds of one game from another. How can we begin to… Read More Game Sound Design
Godlyke has released of the Guyatone Optical Series of effect units. The Guyatone Optical Effects are analog/digital hybrids with 100% analog audio paths using custom-made photo couplers. The proprietary CPU controller features a digital oscillator with tap tempo rate control, 6 selectable waveform patterns, and assignable CV control of a variety of parameters. These units… Read More Godlyke debuts Guyatone Optical Hybrid Effects
PreSonus has released Cubase LE Demystified, a tutorial DVD ($29.95 street price). Cubase LE Demystified features over two hours of step-by-step instructional video on how to unleash the power of Cubase LE recording and production software currently shipping with PreSonus FireWire recording systems including the FIREPOD, FIREBOX and INSPIRE 1394. The DVD covers basic topics… Read More Cubase LE Demystified
BIAS today announced it has begun shipping Peak Pro 5.2, the Universal version of the industry standard Peak Pro audio editing software for Mac OS X version 10.4 “Tiger” on both Power PC and Intel-based Macs. “We’re excited to be shipping our first Universal release,” said Christine Berkley, vice president and chief MARCOM officer at… Read More Bias Ships Universal Peak Pro 5.2 for Intel Macs
Architecture NI Absynth Waveforms is a collection of over 1,000 meticulously designed wavetables provided in Native Instruments Absynth (GLY) format. Wavetables are single cycle periodic waveforms that form the most fundamental building block of synthesis. They are the sound generators, and can be thought of as the oscillator of a classic analog synth, but they… Read More Galbanum Announces Collection of Waveforms for Native Instruments Absynth
Behringer has announced that Adobe Audition 2.0 has been confirmed compatible with the B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000 motorized fader and transport controller. The latest version of Adobe Audition offers many new and enhanced features, one of which is controller connectivity under Mackie Control emulation. The BCONTROL FADER BCF2000 can control many features in Adobe Audition, including… Read More Behringer B-Control Fader BCF2000 Compatible with Audition
Gear4music has launched several new on-line quotation facilities on their web site, allowing PC-based customers to put together a complete line-up of instruments or PA equipment and get a quote. Similar on-line quotation systems have been used by computer retailers for many years, letting people assemble a custom PC system in virtual form and get… Read More Gear4Music Lets You Build Band Online
Synk Audio has announced a new lower price on their Musicbed DV interactive music software bundled with Season One, a customizable cinematic stock music library. Together, these two products provide custom music beds for video, audio, and multimedia productions for $199. Musicbed DV is an easy-to-use music customization application designed for visual media professionals to… Read More Synk Audio Drops Price on Musicbed DV and Season One Bundle
