Universal Audio unveils "Apollo" High-Resolution Audio Interface with Realtime UAD Processing (FEATURED NEWS ITEM) Universal Audio has announced Apollo, a high-resolution audio interface that combines UA’s analog design heritage with esteemed UAD Powered Plug-Ins in a sleek, elegant recording system for Mac and PC*. With Apollo, music producers and p... [read more]
mikrosonic updates RD3 HD - Groovebox for Android to v1.4.0 (27 Jan 2012) mikrosonic has released update version 1.4.0 for RD3 HD - Groovebox, a music creation app for Android. This new version is now also available for powerful Android phones running at least Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). New Features: Adaption for high-en... [read more]
Oli Larkin releases pMix v1.0 - Plugin Preset Interpolator (27 Jan 2012) Oli Larkin has released version 1.0 of pMix, a free sound design, composition and performance tool for Mac OS X that allows you to morph between VST plug-in presets using an intuitive graphical interface. Presets are represented by coloured balls t... [read more]
LinPlug updates RMV to v5.0.7 and Rob Papen Albino for Mac to v3.1.6 (27 Jan 2012) LinPlug has updated RMV to version 5.0.7 on both Mac and PC, now allowing import of REX files on 64-bit systems. Also, a bug when exporting pads has been fixed (not when saving, just when exporting). The new installer is in the download section of RM... [read more]
Plughugger releases "Bassphere Complete" - 395 sounds for Spectrasonics Omnisphere (27 Jan 2012) Plughugger has released Bassphere Complete, which offers 395 dance sounds for Spectrasonics Omnisphere. Bassphere Complete is a bundle of three Plughugger sound expansions for Spectrasonics Omnisphere (Bassphere 1, 2 & 3), priced at €9.80.... [read more]
Zynaptiq releases PITCHMAP: Real-Time Polyphonic Pitch-Correction And Pitch-Mapping for Mac AU (26 Jan 2012) Zynaptiq announced the immediate availability of PITCHMAP, their real-time polyphonic pitch-mapping and pitch-correction plug-in, initially for Mac OS X in the AudioUnits (AU) format. PITCHMAP is a demixing-based plug-in that allows changing melodi... [read more]
Steinberg updates Nuendo to v5.5.2 (26 Jan 2012) Steinberg has released a maintenance update for its post-production solution Nuendo 5. Version 5.5.2 addresses several issues, including the video engine performance and the MediaBay usability. Improvements in 5.5.2: Video engine optimizations: Und... [read more]
Soniccouture announce CrowdChoir - Crowd-Sourced Sampling Project (26 Jan 2012) Soniccouture have launched the Crowd-Choir project - a crowd-source concept of a unique sampler instrument comprised of hundreds of different voices from all around the world. If successful, the idea is that the resulting instrument will be a huge... [read more]
Iceberg-softwares updates GrainPlot to v1.1 RC2 (25 Jan 2012) Iceberg-softwares has updated GrainPlot to version 1.1 RC2. This update adds a bitmap caching system to the instrument version, which drastically reduces its loading duration. New additions: Factory content. The index of the sample used in a preset... [read more]
G-Sonique releases GSXL4070 Parametric Equalizer Plug-in with Intro Offer (25 Jan 2012) G-Sonique has released GSXL4070, a new parametric equalizer plug-in for Windows VST inspired/based on famous British mix console equalizers. It offers a modern "solid state analog electronics" sound without any unwanted/over-saturated coloring of si... [read more]
Togu Audio Line updates TAL-NoiseMaker to v3.21 / v3.22 (24 Jan 2012) Togu Audio Line has updated TAL-NoiseMaker to Version 3.21 (AU is 3.22). Changes: New feedback delay free 24dB LP filter added. Hanging notes in some hosts fixed (working). Windows and OS X Universal Binaries (10.5 or higher). AudioUnit not showing... [read more]
Voxengo updates GlissEQ to v3.5 (24 Jan 2012) Voxengo has updated the dynamic parametric equalizer plug-in GlissEQ to version 3.5. This version implements the following changes: The "Min Infrastructure" user interface display mode added. The "Flat Level Meters" level meter display mode added.... [read more]
UVI updates "F Grand 278" for UVI Workstation 2 and MachFive (update intro 38% off) (24 Jan 2012) UVI has updated the F Grand 278 to version 2.0. This new release changes the name of the formerly "F Grand Piano" instrument into "F Grand 278", and makes the soundbank fully compatible with UVI Workstation 2. The instrument is available for $49 ins... [read more]
DDMF updates Metaplugin to v2.1, releases Virtual Audio Recorder (Loopback Stream Recorder) and plug-in version of ChordDetector (23 Jan 2012) DDMF has released version 2.1 of Metaplugin. From now on, a synthesizer version is shipped along with the effect version, so that users can build their own meta-instruments. Metaplugin is now also available in 64 bit for Mac OS X (10.5 and higher, In... [read more]
Togeo Studios releases Ambient Spaces for Sylenth1 (23 Jan 2012) Togeo Studios has released Ambient Spaces, a new bank of 128 presets for LennarDigital's Sylenth1, featuring textured soundscapes, evolving atmospheric effects and airy pads. Togeo Studios says: "Perfect for experimental, ambient, electronic music a... [read more]
Tronsonic releases 'Stoner Planet T' tape sampled Electric Piano for Kontakt (23 Jan 2012) Tronsonic has released Stoner Planet T, a new Kontakt-format sample library that contains a single set of samples from the Hohner Pianet T electric piano. Recorded to worn tape on vintage equipment to emulate the distinctive Mellotron character, the... [read more]
Detunized releases City Traffic Live Pack for Ableton (23 Jan 2012) Detunized has released City Traffic, a new Live Pack for Ableton Live that brings the daily noise of Berlin's road traffic to the Live library. The Live Pack contains recordings of main roads during the morning rush hour, when the trolley car rumble... [read more]
MOTU announces Digital Performer 8 - including Windows and 64-bit Mac versions (22 Jan 2012) MOTU has unveiled Digital Performer version 8, a major upgrade to their flagship audio workstation software. Recognized throughout the industry as a leading workstation application for Mac, Digital Performer 8 will now be available for both Mac OS X... [read more]
Mildon Studios releases Provoc Grader Vocal Compressor Plug-in for Windows (22 Jan 2012) Mildon Studios has released Provoc Grader, a new vocal compressor VST plug-in for Windows. Provoc Grader is a special compressor designed for vocals. It allows you to preserve as much natural dynamics as possible by letting you apply compression on... [read more]
Manx Synthesizers updates entire product range (22 Jan 2012) Manx Synthesizers has significantly updated their entire product range, including the free Gigmate. Besides ironing out minor bugs, the updates improve the instruments’ sound quality and CPU performance. A video of the newly updated Manx Sup... [read more]
QuikQuak updates Glass Viper to v1.4 - Now 64 bit for Win and Mac (21 Jan 2012) QuikQuak has updated Glass Viper to version 1.4 Changes: 64 bit for Windows and Mac OS X. Bank loading and saving. Clearer user interface, with pixel fonts, higher contrasts, and larger display panel. A wipe option for clearing all the presets to s... [read more]
Waves Audio Teams with Musicsoft Arts to introduce Mashup iPad App (21 Jan 2012) Waves Audio has joined forces with Musicsoft Arts to introduce Mashup, an innovative new iPad app. Featuring an advanced playback engine and effects controlled by an intuitive interface, Mashup lets users play and mix directly from their iPad music... [read more]
Waves Audio announces NLS Non-Linear Summing Plug-in (21 Jan 2012) Waves Audio has announced NLS Non-Linear Summing, a new plug-in that brings users the analog summing sound of three legendary consoles. Created in association with three of today’s leading producers/engineers – Mark “Spike”... [read more]
Waves Audio displays InPhase Plug-in (21 Jan 2012) At NAMM, Waves Audio is displaying its new InPhase plugin. Designed for recording, mix, mastering and live FOH/monitoring engineers, InPhase has been developed to correct phasing issues between tracks. As many engineers and producers know, phasin... [read more]
Waves Audio unveils V9 (Version 9) Plug-ins (incl. 64-bit; No iLok) (21 Jan 2012) Waves Audio has unveiled V9 of its range of audio plug-ins. One of Version 9's most highly anticipated features is 64-bit operating system support. Now Waves users can unleash the power of massive amounts of RAM memory in the DAW hosts of their choi... [read more]
Toscanalyzer.org releases Toscanalyzer - Audio Analysis Tool for Mixing, Mastering, Music Production (20 Jan 2012) Toscanalyzer.org has released Toscanalyzer, a new audio-analysis tool for mixing, mastering, music-production and the "audiophile" enthusiasts. Product features: Identification of problems in digitally stored music mainly in the range of mixing... [read more]
Rhythmic Robot launches with 8 new Kontakt instruments (20 Jan 2012) Rhythmic Robot, a brand new website selling characterful Kontakt instruments at pocket-friendly prices, has just launched. Their product line-up currently includes sampled recreations of old analog drum machines, some acoustic-style organs and keys,... [read more]
Akai Pro announces MPC Fly for iPad 2 (20 Jan 2012) Akai Pro has announced the MPC Fly, an MPC made specifically for use with your iPad 2. MPC Fly merges Akai Professional technology with the power of your iPad 2, embodying the legendary capabilities that have made the MPC an industry standard li... [read more]
Tascam introduces iU2 Audio Interface for Mac, Windows and iOS (20 Jan 2012) Tascam has announced the iU2, a premium sound quality audio interface for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. It includes all of the features of Tascam's best-selling USB audio interfaces, including a pair of great-sounding microphone inputs. The XLR... [read more]
iZotope introduces Mastering Essentials - Debuts in Acoustica Mixcraft Pro Studio 6 (20 Jan 2012) iZotope has announced Mastering Essentials, a new tool designed specifically for Acoustic Mixcraft Pro Studio 6. By licensing elements from Ozone, iZotope’s flagship mastering suite, Acoustica is delivering a - basic mastering solution appr... [read more]
Applied Acoustics Systems announces expansion of its Sound Bank Series with titles for Chromaphone (20 Jan 2012) Applied Acoustics Systems has announced the expansion of the Sound Bank Series with titles for Chromaphone, its latest creative percussion synthesizer. Renowned sound designers Martin Walker, Simon Stockhausen, and Michel Drapeau have been commission... [read more]
