Ueberschall have announced the availability of Liquid Player 1.1, the new VST Engine for their Liquid Instrument Series for Mac and PC, featuring Liquid Sax, Liquid Bass, Liquid Guitars, upcoming volumes like The Voice 1/2 and Hornsection. Liquid Player 1.1.0.7 is designed for use with VST-, Audio Units- or RTAS-compatible host applications and also able… Read More Ueberschall Releases Liquid Player for MacTel
Otafuku Rex is a cyberfunk septuplet band that was not borne of a traditional record label, but of a technology/animation company that makes a video mash-up tool – Xipster. Musically they are the brainchild of Brian LeBarton, Beck’s keyboard player. Their music is synth heavy, hip-hop influenced and is delivered by animated characters, bringing to… Read More Otafuku Rex – The New Gorillaz?
Precisionsound has released Angelic Vocal Pads III for HALion, Kontakt & SoundFont. Angelic Vocal Pads III has been recorded with one female singer in multiple takes and mixed in stereo. The sound has been treated and seamlessly looped to get that airy lush sound that is significant to artists like Enya. The articulations are; “AAA”,… Read More Precisionsound releases Angelic Vocal Pads III for HALion, Kontakt & SoundFont
Ever wonder what happens to old computers when they die? Apparently, they can get reborn as DJ controllers: via Flickr: “This is homebuilt MIDI controller for NI Traktor. The panel is made of laser cut / engraved, scratch-acid-UV-resistant, very durable plastic. Everythinh is built into black painted C64 case which was absolutly perfect for this… Read More Commodore 64 Reborn as Traktor DJ Controller
Sennheiser has introduced an all-new Street Line of headphones. The Street Line models share the exclusive Sennheiser Basswind System for deep-bass power and extension, and employ ultra-lightweight Sennheiser transducers for detailed, high-impact sound. Several models allow users to customize their sets by appearance with new interchangeable accessories. All share cool new looks featuring smoothly contoured… Read More NAMM Preview: Sennheiser Street Line
Ministry Of Sound has announced Sessions – Mark Farina’s first ever mix album for the pioneering UK label. Farina joins Josh Wink, Steve Angello and others that have released Sessions CDs. One of America’s most revered DJs, Mark pulls out the stops for this one, with nearly 40 tracks of house madness. Mark Farina has… Read More Mark Farina Announces Sessions CD, Tour Dates
CEntrance has released an upgrade to its Universal Driver for FireWire audio interfaces. The Windows audio software lets users combine FireWire audio interfaces from various manufacturers into one, feature-rich audio system. Version 2.0 of the product features high stability and ultra-low latency of just over 5mS, analog input to analog output. The major upgrade adds… Read More CEntrance Upgrades Universal Driver for MIDI and GSIF 2 Compatibility
Big Fish Audio has released two new sound libraries: Hip Hop Exotica Producer Josquin des Pres has used his west coast recording experience and southern French origins to create a unique blend of hip hop and world music. This one-of-a-kind, cross-cultural mix represents a fusion of thumpin’ hip hop beats blended with live-recorded ethnic loops.… Read More Big Fish Audio Releases Two New Sound Libraries
Electronica artist Ryuichi Sakamoto has created a new sound installation entitled Sonic Mandala for The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama, which opened to the public on Sunday, June 11th at the Fowler Museum of Cultural History at the University of California Los Angeles, and runs through September 6th. The Missing Peace is a… Read More Ryuichi Sakamoto Joins Dalai Lama in Quest for Peace
VirSyn had released CUBE 2.1, which brings what they describe as the Daddy of all additive synths to Intel based Macs and to ProTools users with the RTAS interface. The new version also comes with an improved spectral analysis algorithm for more natural resynthesized sounds. Features RTAS plugin for Protools 7.x / Digidesign for all… Read More VirSyn Updates Cube Additive Synth
