IK Multimedia has updated Miroslav Philharmonik with Universal Binary support. In addition to Mac-Intel compatibility, Version 1.1 offers improvements to its load time, MIDI CC real-time performance, search functionality, and AU multichannel support....
XO Audio has released the latest version of its freeware digital audio software package, XO Wave, for Mac OS X and Linux. Still in beta, XO Wave 0.19.0 offers a host of audio and post-production capabilities as well as several new features and bug fixes....
SoundBlade 1.1, the latest workstation from Sonic Studio, is out now. Version 1.1 offers premastering, signal-processing, restoration, recording, and editing functionality, as well as a variety of new features and improved stability....
Based on Eliosound's AMLT (Analog Matched Linear Transform) technology, the Eliosound AirEQ v. 1.2 (Mac/Win; $269) is a new EQ plug-in that features analog-like curves, no processing delay, and low CPU usage, according to the manufacturer....
Getting a jump on the upcoming Microsoft Windows Vista release, due in January 2007, MOTU has released Vista-compatible public beta drivers for all of its current FireWire, PCI, and USB hardware interfaces....
Digidesign has announced Pro Tools 7.3 (Mac/Win; from $49 to $199) for Pro Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered systems. Version 7.3 features new music composition tools, customizable user enhancements, and improved post production workflows....
Korg has announced the Pa800 ($3,400), a new arranger keyboard with TC-Helicon based vocal effects, real time performance features, and a stereo two-way speaker system....
Cakewalk will select one lucky individual to win a Dell Precision 390 Workstation along with the following Cakewalk products: Sonar 6 Producer Edition, Sonar Power Studio 660, Project5 v. 2, Dimension Pro, Rapture, Z3TA+, Kinetic 2, Pyro 5, and every Cakewalk loop library, plus an Edirol PCR-1 controller....
In association with Keyfax New Media, Universal Audio has created Studio On Screen: Recording & Mixing From Demo to Finished Master, the first in a new series of audio educational DVDs.
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Alesis is shipping the IO|26 (Mac/Win; $599) and IO|14 (Mac/Win; $499) FireWire Audio/MIDI interfaces, which feature DICE II Jitter Elimination Technology (JET); Cirrus converters; high definition, transformerless mic preamps with NeutriK connectors; and compatibility with most DAW software. ...
Primera Technology, a developer and manufacturer of CD/DVD duplication and printing equipment, has lowered prices by up to 21 percent for its Tuffcoat with WaterShield media....
Now available from Edirol is a firmware update (v. 1.10) for the R-09 WAV/MP3 recorder, which adds support for the new SD High Capacity (SDHC) standard for memory cards....
Apogee Electronics Corporation has announced that its Mini-Me, Mini-DAC, and Mini-MP will be available for $795.00 through authorized dealers and distributors worldwide....
Synk Audio has updated Musicbed DV ($249) music soundtrack generation software with Universal Binary support, new music generation and surround music features, and more than double its previous amount of royalty-free music content....
One of the most appealing things about KV331 Audio's SynthMaster is its price: free (or very affordable, depending on which version you get). SynthMaster (Windows; $0-$99) is a semimodular software synthesizer and multi-effects plug-in available in VST, VSTi, RTAS, and standalone formats. ...
Music Nation has launched the beta version of its Web site where entries are now being accepted in its multigenre online video music competition. Rock, pop, and urban genre contestants can upload videos to compete for a global recording contract with Epic Records....
Focusrite's Liquid Mix is now available for Windows XP! Liquid Mix v. 1.5 is a 32-channel, DSP-powered EQ and compressor plug-in system that features software solutions for PCs and all Macs....
Fire away with the V-Fire (Mac/Win; $299) computer recording system, now shipping from PreSonus Audio. The V-Fire allows you to convert Roland’s R-BUS digital audio format to FireWire...
M-Audio is shipping the MidAir wireless USB MIDI system ($149.95) and the MidAir 37 ($299.95) wireless keyboard controller. With the MidAir wireless MIDI transmitter and receiver system, you can wirelessly transmit data from any device that outputs MIDI. ...
M-Audio Releases MidAir Wireless MIDI System and MidAir 37
