Native 64-bit drivers for Windows Vista/XP for the StealthPedal range of guitar and bass
interface/controllers are now available. The new 64-bit drivers include a 32-bit compatibility, allowing users to work with 64-bit or 32-bit audio software applications. The new drivers are available to registered users of StealthPedal as a free download in the
IK User Area.
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French software/hardware developer Arturia announced its 10-Year Anniversary contest. Prizes will include an Origin synthesizer, the 10-Year Suite, Analog Factory Experience, one of the Arturia Analog Classics software, and an Arturia T-Shirt and USB Flash drive.
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A new analog polyphonic synth, Tetra's four voices feature a 100-percent analog signal path and 4-part multitimbral operation with individual outputs per voice.
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The new Kontakt Player, a free software instrument based on the Kontakt 3 sampler, provides universal playback functionality for the range of available Kontakt libraries, and is also the basis for a new category of "Kontakt-Powered" instruments.
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Aimed at independent performers, DJs and bands, the Enttec Pty Ltd. DMXIS allows a performer to concentrate on the music and leave lighting concerns behind. DMXIS provides control of a single DMX universe through a user-friendly software interface that easily controls conventional and intelligent fixtures. A countless number of banks and presets can be defined and then triggered during the show several ways.
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PSP oldTimer is a vintage-style compressor designed for track and program compression and limiting. This plug-in is not based on any specific hardware; rather, it is inspired by vintage circuits and is designed to emulate some favorite characteristics of such compressors.
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This new KORE-powered instrument provides numerous production-ready bass sounds for $79. Based on the KORE Player and its integrated synthesis and sample engines, the instrument covers the full spectrum of the bottom end, from classic acoustic and electric bass to vintage analog sounds and synthesizer tones.
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The Empirical Labs FATSO Powered Plug-In for Universal Audio's UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Cards (Mac and PC) is now available. The original EL7 FATSO hardware's design and feature set gives users the warm sound of magnetic recording tape, Class-A transformers and tube circuits. The FATSO Jr. and Sr. Powered Plug-In for the UAD-2 recreates these sounds with stunning accuracy, and can be downloaded for $299 from Universal Audio’s Online Store .
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At the heart of DCAM: Synth Squad are three modeled synthesizers—Strobe, Amber and Cypher— as well as Fusor, a semi-modular layering and performance environment for the DCAM synths with a high-quality FX suite, advanced step sequencer/arpeggiator and flexible modulation.
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This August, RØDE is giving users the opportunity to pick up either the RØDE M1 live performance dynamic microphone, M2 live performance condenser microphone or the M3 multipowered condenser microphone for one Australian dollar when purchasing another qualifying RØDE microphone from a participating dealer.
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SEATTLE - JULY 27th, 2009 - Submersible introduces two new, high-value bundles of KitPack expansion packs for award-winning KitCore/KitCore Deluxe. RocKit Pack I delivers MIDI grooves, fills, variations and drumkit sounds by famous rock drummers and DrumKit Pack I provides a whole host of great modern and vintage acoustic drumkit sounds.
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The Vienna Symphonic Library MIR is a whole-space mixing and reverberation solution based on multi-impulse response convolution. The download product is a stand-alone application for Vista/Windows 7 64-bit systems that runs with Vienna Instruments exclusively in its first incarnation.
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KORE 2.1 is a free update that adds a MIDI Control mode that makes the KORE controller double as a versatile and completely customizable MIDI control surface.
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UAD Powered Plug-In Software Version 5.4.0 is now available now as a free download. Features include UAD FATSO Jr./Sr. analog tape simulator and compressor processing plug-in; UAD EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverberator reverb plug-in; UAD Neve 31102 and 31102SE EQ plug-ins; RTAS latency with UAD-2 reduced to 1x hardware I/O buffer size (vs. 2x in previous UAD software versions); reduced host loads on multiprocessor systems (Windows); and improved host CPU spiking/dropouts in Windows Vista.
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It’s been 14 years since Kenton released the PRO SOLO—the compact MIDI to CV converter that made it possible to integrate non-MIDI vintage synths into MIDI-equipped studios. Now the company has made it even easier to take control of classic hardware with the arrival of the USB SOLO. It has all the capabilities (and more) that the PRO SOLO did, and simply connects to your computer via USB. ...
Originally designed by Randall May, the Yamaha Marimba Miking System allows the microphones to be positioned within and parallel to the resonator chambers of the marimba, while the microphone slide rail pivots to enhance isolation and quality of sound.
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Sonic Reality and Toontrack announced a new power bundle of Toontrack Music’s MIDI arranger plug-in, EZplayer pro, with Sonic Reality’s Kontakt Player–based drum products. With the addition of EZplayer pro, Ocean Way Drums and Drum Masters will now have the MIDI features found in Toontrack Music’s drum products such as EZDrummer and SuperiorDrummer 2, plus more.
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macProVideo.com announced pro-level training for the new Final Cut Studio suite of video-editing applications, including Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4 and Color 1.5.
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The GiO audio interface and foot controller for the Mac is designed to work with Apple’s new Logic Studio and GarageBand ’09. Powered by USB and built into a rugged aluminum case, GiO gives guitar players hands-free control over recording and many new features in Logic Studio, including Amp Designer, Pedalboard, MainStage 2, Playback and Loopback. GiO is also plug-and-play with GarageBand ’09. ...
Apple today unveiled the next version of Logic Studio with major upgrades to Logic Pro and MainStage and more than 200 new features that simplify complex tasks...
Producer, engineer and UCLA Extension instructor Pablo Munguia has been nominated for two Emmy Awards from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In recognition of his nominations, UCLA Extension's Entertainment Studies and Performing Arts department is offering five free enrollments in his upcoming course, "Introduction to Independent Music Production." His next class convenes August 22, 29 and 30, 2009, on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles' Westwood neighborhood.
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Boss Ships FRV-1 Fender Reverb Pedal
PlugInGuru.com Releases BeatTropolis Drum Loop Libraries
IK Multimedia StealthPedal Drivers Update 
112dB Redline Equalizer 
Arturia 10-Year Anniversary Contest
Dave Smith Instruments Tetra 
Native Instruments New Kontakt PLayer 
Enttec DMXIS
PSPaudioware.com PSP oldTimer 
Native Instruments Essential Bass 
Universal Audio Empirical Labs FATSO Powered Plug-In 
FXpansion DCAM: Synth Squad 
RØDE $1 Microphone
New RocKit Pack I and DrumKit Pack I Expansion Packs for KitCore/KitCore Deluxe 
Vienna Symphonic Library MIR 
Native Instruments KORE 2.1 With MIDI Control Mode 
Universal Audio UAD Powered Plug-In Software Version 5.4.0 Free Download 
Apple Updates Final Cut Studio
Kenton Introduces MIDI-to-CV Converter 
Audix D2 Mics Part of Yamaha Marimba Miking System 
Sonic Reality, Toontrack Music Power Bundle 
macProVideo.com Final Cut Studio Updated Training 
Apogee GiO
APPLE UNVEILS NEW LOGIC STUDIO
Free Enrollment in Music Production Course
