Steinberg has announced that it will no longer continue to develop and maintain the VST 2 software interface. Steinberg’s host applications, such as Cubase, Nuendo and WaveLab, will continue to support VST 2, but the SDK for VST 2 will be made unavailable by the end of this year.
Sound Magic has introduced China Impression – a bundle of Chinese traditional instruments. The bundle includes China Story Erhu, Laurel Pipa and Bamboo Dreams Bawu. According to the developer, the three instruments can be used add ‘Classic Asian/Chinese flavor’.
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August 15 Sample Logic releases IMPAKT, a new suite of over 850 “morphed” concert percussion instruments and multis. This collection of instruments ranges from “dramatically twisted” marimbas and xylophones, peaceful chimes and bells to “massively transfigured” tympani, gongs, bass drums, cymbals, and a range of world percussion instruments. IMPAKT’s suite includes:
Native Instruments today released Drum Lab, an “advanced drum layering instrument” with an intuitive workflow designed for fast results for use with their Kontakt 5 Player (included in free Komplete Players), or Kontakt 5. Drum Lab combines acoustic and electronic drum samples with a “groove library” of over 900 patterns for fast groove production. Drum… Read More Native Instruments Introduces Drum Lab
Canadian synthesis software developers Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) has released the Microsound Textures sound bank for the Chromaphone creative percussion synthesizer and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with artist and sound designer Richard Devine. Microsound Textures joins Cardinals and KitNetix as the third title in Chromaphone’s Sound Bank Series expansion line.
This week Steinberg announced two major updates to HALion and HALion Sonic. HALion 5 is the latest iteration of Steinberg’s VST sampler and sound creation system. HALion 5 boasts new features, new instruments and sound sources that “extend the boundaries” of virtual sampling and sound design software. Steinberg’s premier VST workstation, HALion Sonic 2, provides… Read More Steinberg Releases Halion 5, Halion Sonic 2
Yesterday, Arturia announced the release of Spark 1.7, a major update to the software engine that drives its SPARK Creative Drum Machine and SparkLE Creative Drum Machine hybrid hardware/software instruments. The Spark 1.7 software engine allows faster loading times for Spark Creative Drum Machine and SparkLE Creative Drum Machine users. Key changes in SPARK 1.7
Boxed Ear has released OSCar, a virtual synthesizer library for Kontakt 4 and 5, made entirely with the OSC OSCar synthesizer. Here’s what they have to say about it: The OSC OSCar is a legend amongst synthesizers. Released in 1983 by the Oxford Synthesizer Company, it was a unique combination of analog and digital. The… Read More OSCar For Kontakt Is ‘Chock Full Of Techno’
Apple has introduced Logic Pro X, an update to their popular DAW that features a new user interface, powerful new creative tools for musicians and an expanded collection of instruments and effects. Key New Features: Logic Pro X includes Drummer, a virtual session player that automatically plays along with your song in a wide variety… Read More Apple Logic Pro X Brings New UI, Flex Pitch, Virtual Drummer, iPad Remote & More
