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Sunday, 20 July 2008 |
 "Honestly, I don’t think that I could have comprehended an Analog Synth with the Engines from Arturia’s Greatest Software, a Keyboard Controller that just oozes with features and feels good while playing it and then Interfacing coupled in such a way. Interfacing between keyboard and computer, external keyboards/midi devices with the controller acting as the interface to the computer, the software controlling the controller, the keyboard controlling the software, and even the keyboard and the software simultaneously working together with their “TWO WAY COMMUNICATIONS”….I’ve got to stop! ... Check out this new review from Glen Heffner!
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Tuesday, 24 June 2008 |
 Responding to many user requests, the Vienna Symphonic Library team releases a sequel to their successful small strings ensembles. The new Vienna Instruments Collection CHAMBER STRINGS II, featuring the small muted sections of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, is now available from Vienna’s worldwide network of distributors and dealers.
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Tuesday, 24 June 2008 |
 Univers Sons introduces UVI Workstation: a FREE, advanced universal software instrument workstation, and UVISoundsource.com: a NEW sound download website dedicated to the UVI community.
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Tuesday, 24 June 2008 |
 Applied Acoustics Systems is proud to release Strum Acoustic GS-1, a new acoustic guitar software synthesizer which brings a fresh solution to music producers and composers for the creation of acoustic guitar tracks.
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Monday, 26 May 2008 |
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"This review is covering a vast series of plugins that if “covered” in my usual fashion would encompass an article that would equal something akin to Homer’s Odyssey or be at least as long as ULYSSES by James Joyce!" ... Check out this new review from Glen Heffner!
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Sunday, 25 May 2008 |
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 Blue Cat Audio has released a new version of its multiple instances analysis plugins in VST and DirectX formats. These new versions mainly bring the ability to measure the difference between several curves (spectrum or stereo image): this makes the comparison between several tracks more convenient and it is now possible to visualize the difference with one or several references for EQ or stereo distribution matching.
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Friday, 23 May 2008 |
 Toontrack releases updates for all existing EZdrummer EZX's with more MIDI files and the addition of copy protection on the DFH, Vintage Rock and Latin Percussion EZX's.
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Monday, 19 May 2008 |
 IK Multimedia is proud to announce that AmpliTube X-GEAR has been made available as a free download for all AmpliTube 2 Live users and StealthPlug users. AmpliTube X-GEAR is the first completely expandable guitar amp and effects modeling software system, available as a plug-in and standalone version for Mac/PC, that allows mixing and matching between all the gear models from all current and future “Powered by AmpliTube” products in a single host interface; providing seamless control over every parameter directly from IK’s StompIO revolutionary USB floor controller and audio interface. X-GEAR gives users the ability to build the ultimate mega-rig of truly custom guitar and bass tones, live and in the studio.
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Monday, 19 May 2008 |
 Nomad Factory and BBE Sound are proud to announce the release of the high-resolution D82 Sonic Maximizer multi-formats plug-in that includes the original processing technology and proprietary BBE Sound’s algorithms that can be found on the original BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer hardware.
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
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Blue Cat Audio ( www.bluecataudio.com ) has announced the enlargement of its audio analysis plugins offer with the release of the Blue Cat's Oscilloscope Multi plugin and a new bundle, Blue Cat's Multi Pack. This new VST and directX compatible plugin for Windows is able to display, measure and compare waveforms from multiple tracks on a single screen. It includes both a multiple waveforms display and an XY phase scope view to compare the waveforms of several instances in real time. The new bundle includes Blue Cat Audio's multiple instances audio analysis plugins which let you perform multitracks spectrum, stereo field and waveform analysis.
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Friday, 16 May 2008 |
 Native Instruments today released KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES, the latest addition to its KORE SOUNDPACK range of high-quality sound libraries for KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER. Based on material from the acclaimed KONTAKT 3 factory library, KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES offers an essential collection of charismatic vintage instruments that were formative for many electronic music genres of the past decades. This includes various classic synthesizers as well as several sought-after drum machines, with their creative potential maximized through the powerful capabilities of the KORE platform.
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Thursday, 15 May 2008 |
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Having introduced the free mixing and host software Vienna Ensemble 2 in November 2007, the Vienna Symphonic Library team follows up with a true software innovation. Vienna Ensemble 3 is the first MIDI and audio LAN solution that enables users to set up a cross-platform network of Macs and PCs using a simple Ethernet cable, without any additional audio hardware. Registered users of Vienna Instruments are invited to download the free demo license to test drive Vienna Ensemble 3 on their computers for 30 days. A video tutorial on Vienna’s website demonstrates how easy it is to set up the system. The full version is available as a download at the company’s website for EUR 95.
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Thursday, 15 May 2008 |
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IK Multimedia is proud to announce that the highly anticipated AmpliTube Metal is now shipping! Based on IK’s award-winning AmpliTube 2 software, AmpliTube Metal is the first guitar amp and FX modeling software dedicated entirely to heavy metal gear, with an arsenal of 48 highly acclaimed models of modern and vintage amps, cabinets, stompboxes and rack effects.
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Thursday, 15 May 2008 |
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 We are happy to announce the release of Voxengo Crunchessor 2.0 - our general-purpose track compressor for professional audio production applications. Version 2.0 features a wide range of enhancements over the previous version: namely, multi-platform support, multi-channel operation, mid-side processing, preset manager, and other additions.
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
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IK Multimedia is proud to announce the official launch of the worldwide “Stomp onto a Revolution” Tour! StompIO, the revolutionary hardware-software guitar and bass multi FX system, will be featured in open clinics and special events dedicated to change the way musicians gig live and record in the studio forever. Kicking off in May and lasting through Summer 2008, “Stomp onto a Revolution” Tour dates will be held in the United States, Germany, Japan, Italy and the UK, with more to be announced. These special events are free to attend, featuring famous and expert musicians that already use StompIO live on stage and in the studio.
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
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Native Instruments today announced GUITAR RIG SESSION, a new recording solution for guitarists, bass players and songwriters that provides studio-quality results at an entry-level price. Offering the acclaimed sonic power and ease-of-use of the award-winning GUITAR RIG platform, and equipped with a specially designed audio interface and additional recording software, GUITAR RIG SESSION is a versatile toolkit to create guitar-driven music of any style.
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
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Native Instruments today announced GUITAR RIG 3 XE, a new version of its award-winning GUITAR RIG software that marks the ideal entry into computer-based guitar recording. Offering an essential arsenal of emulated gear at an especially affordable price, GUITAR RIG 3 XE is specifically designed for modern guitarists who want to perform and record with uncompromising audio quality regardless of their budget.
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
 Hip Hop and R&B producers can now add some fresh beats to their tracks with Zero-G’s Urban Ammunition. With the help of EASTWEST, exclusive U.S. distributor of Zero-G products, users will be livin’ large with construction kits from the professionals.
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
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In response to user feedback, EASTWEST, the industry leader in soundware development and distribution, announces RTAS® support for Mac and PC versions of all PLAY products. Current PLAY-powered collections can be upgraded to include RTAS support through a free update posted on the company’s website (http://www.soundsonline.com/updates.php). The software updates (PLAY v1.0.056) are available for both Mac and PC platforms in both standalone and plug-in versions, with PC updates being offered for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 |
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 SoundTech Professional Audio Systems and DigiFreq today announced that together they are sponsoring the Vocal Trainer giveaway contest. There will be two lucky winners, each receiving a SoundTech Vocal Trainer Package.
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 |
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 Heatseekersmusic.com has announced Dramatica Expansion Pack for Rapture and Rapture LE. Created byPaul Xavier.
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
 Reviewer Rick Paul takes a look at Sample Modeling's new The Trumpet virtual instrument, the initial collaboration between Giorgio Tommasini and Peter Siedlaczek.
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
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 Spectrasonics announced today the beginning of their 10-week “Omnisphere Preview Remix Contest” where registered virtual instrument users can create music using special loops that Spectrasonics has created from the eagerly anticipated Omnisphere Power Synth. Three winners will be chosen in July to receive a free copy of Omnisphere when it is released on September 15, 2008. The contest soundset of 45 new loops were created using only Omnisphere and demonstrate a little ‘taste’ of some of the unique sounds and rhythmic capabilities of the highly-anticipated new virtual instrument. The contest soundset is a free download and is available in Stylus RMX, REX2 and WAV file formats. All Spectrasonics registered users can download the soundset, enter the contest and submit their tracks at the contest webpage: http://contest.spectrasonics.net/
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
 BFD Big Orchestral Marching Band is a spectacular new expansion pack for BFD 1.5 and BFD2, delivering a heavy payload of orchestral and marching drum instruments to your percussive arsenal.
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
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IK Multimedia is proud to announce that SampleTron, the second virtual instrument to be released from the Sonik Instruments’ range, is now shipping! Done in cooperation with Sonic Reality, SampleTron is a virtual instrument workstation featuring the most complete collection of authentic “Tron” and other vintage keyboards instrument samples ever released in one product. These were ingenious instruments; precursors of today’s samplers that used tapes to play back prerecorded sounds from the touch of the keys.
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Tuesday, 22 April 2008 |
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As the dollar continues its gradual fall against the Euro, the Vienna Symphonic Library has announced that it will raise U.S. dollar prices to customers in North America by approximately 10% on May 15, 2008. The company will also replace their long-running VIP Upgrade program this summer. Upgrade discounts from Vienna’s sample libraries to the Vienna Instruments Collections will expire on July 15, 2008, but new upgrade paths from the Vienna Special Editions to the upcoming new Single Instrument Downloads and to the “big” DVD Collections will give customers many flexible options to expand their orchestras, step by step, while enjoying considerable upgrade discounts. In addition, a special offer to receive free Extended Libraries is effective through July 15, 2008.
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Tuesday, 22 April 2008 |
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EASTWEST (www.soundsonline.com), the industry leader in soundware development and distribution, is putting its users’ creativity to the test while offering a chance to win all seven PLAY products with its “Score This Movie” contest.
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008 |
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Precisionsound releases Chimes Collection, WAV 24bit mapped for HALion, Kontakt & Gigastudio.
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Tuesday, 15 April 2008 |
 Tech Producer DSP (Definitive Studio Pack) is a multi-format sound library designed for DJs, musicians, sound designers and any type of 4/4 and Electronic production. Thanks to its 12 GIGABYTES of sound innovation, it guarantees infinite musical combinations that range from Minimal to House, Trance and Electro. Tech Producer DSP is compatible with all audio softwares and with the best soft-samplers and consists of of thousands of construction loops, samples, drum kits, Rex2 loops, multi-sample instruments, MIDI files and much more.
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Tuesday, 15 April 2008 |
 Antares Audio Technologies, the worldwide leader in vocal processing technology for the professional audio recording industry, has announced the release of AVOX 2, the second generation of the Antares Vocal Toolkit.
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