K-Sounds Intros Organimation

K-Sounds has released Organimation, a collection of B3 organ voices and performances for the Yamaha Motif ES series and the new S90 ES. Organimation offers new rotary speaker simulations designed to rival dedicated B3 emulators, complete with real-time control over simulation speed and character. In addition, most sounds feature real-time drawbar control, real-time adjustable chorus,… Read More K-Sounds Intros Organimation

Steinberg Ships HALion String Edition 2

Steinberg has announced that the update to HALion String Edition is now shipping worldwide. HALion String Edition 2 offers a 9GB library of solo and ensemble strings including violins, violas, cellos and double basses, accessible through a dedicated player VSTi that is based on its renowned HALion sampling technology. “We’re certain that this product will… Read More Steinberg Ships HALion String Edition 2

Electro-Acoustic Research Intros Modular Synth Line

Electro-Acoustic Research (EAR), a consortium of modular synth designers, has announced a new line of modular synthesizer gear. The modules will be available in MOTM-compatible and Doepfer-compatible formats. EAR describes their modules as “bent” and “not plain vanilla”. EAR features the work of two established modular synth designers, Mike Brown of Livewire and Peter Grenader… Read More Electro-Acoustic Research Intros Modular Synth Line

NAMM: Alesis Updates M1 Studio Monitors

NAMM Update: Alesis has introduced the updated M1 Active 520 and 620 studio reference monitors. Representing Alesis’ third generation of the M1 Active Series, the new M1 Active 520 and 620 offer definition and flat frequency response from their high-precision drivers and professionally crafted crossovers. With a bold new look, re-designed drivers, plus Bass Density… Read More NAMM: Alesis Updates M1 Studio Monitors