Cableguys launches Curve 2 Preset Contest - Win Big (FEATURED NEWS ITEM) During Curve 2's public beta testing phase, Cableguys are running a contest to find the best, most mind-blowing preset sounds. Cableguys are looking for unusual sounds—the ones that push Curve to its limits—but they're also looking for ... [read more]
SyncerSoft releases Saw Landscapes for Windows VST (16 May 2012) SyncerSoft has released Saw Landscapes, which is based on the effects from their Bass Landscapes effect plug-in plus a saw wave in one tool capable of generating basslines for Techno, Tech House, House, Elektro, Hardstyle and Trance music. Saw Lands... [read more]
Peavey & Muse Research release the MuseBox Musical Instrument & Effects Module (16 May 2012) Peavey and Muse Research have announced that MuseBox, the new plug-and-play, software-powered musical instrument and effects module for electric and acoustic guitar, keyboards, vocals, and drums, is now available from Peavey Electronics dealers thr... [read more]
Sample Magic releases "Radio Slave" Sample Pack (16 May 2012) Sample Magic has announced the addition of techno producer, DJ and label boss Radio Slave to its artist-led sample collection series. Besides such as 'My Bleep', 'Bell Clap Dance' and the anthemic 'Grindhouse' on his Rekids imprint, Radio Slave has... [read more]
Mildon Studios releases SLVR Spreader - VST Stereo Expander Plugin for Windows (16 May 2012) Mildon Studios has released SLVR Spreader, a VST Stereo Expander for Windows. SLVR Spreader combines three different stereo imaging techniques making it suitable for a wide range of sounds: Wide mode uses a mid-side algorithm for widening the sign... [read more]
Acoustica releases Mixcraft v6.0 (16 May 2012) Acoustica has announced the release of Mixcraft 6.0 Build 180. Mixcraft 6 is a powerful and easy-to-use music production and multi-track recording workstation that comes with thousands of music loops, dozens of audio effects and virtual instrumen... [read more]
Blue Cat Audio releases Blue Cat's Protector 2.0 (incl. Win AAX) (16 May 2012) Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat's Protector 2.0, a complete redesign of its brickwall limiter plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows. This new version brings a brand new user interface with much more visual feedback (including RMS metering, attenuat... [read more]
Time+Space Offer 50% Off EAReverb (by eaReckon) until Monday 21st May, 2012 (16 May 2012) Time+Space are giving you the chance to get eaReckon EAReverb for just £49 which is more than 50% off. This offer, initially set from May 11-13, 2012, has been extended to Monday 21st May 2012. EAReverb is a 100% algorithmic true stereo reverb uni... [read more]
Sagan Technology updates Metro to v6.5.2 - now with Rewire support for Windows (16 May 2012) Sagan Technology has updated Metro to v6.5.2. New to this version: Rewire Support: (New for Windows, enhanced for Mac). An option to show all Rewire channels has been added to the Rewire menu. By default Metro will now only create ports for Rewire... [read more]
Audio Evolution Mobile for Android updated to v1.1.7 - Gets a new look (16 May 2012) eXtream Software Development has released version 1.1.7 of it's multi-track audio app Audio Evolution Mobile for Android. By popular request, the mixer channels graphics have been updated to a more modern look. Besides that, a pitch shifter and lo... [read more]
Distorque updates Face Bender to v1.1 (16 May 2012) Distorque has updated Face Bender to version 1.1. Changes from v1.0.2: Added Material control to switch between silicon and germanium fuzz. Volume controls don't change when the preset is changed. Minor audio changes. Minor GUI changes.... [read more]
ExperimentalScene updates DarkWave Studio to v3.9.1 (15 May 2012) ExperimentalScene has updated DarkWave Studio to version 3.9.1. New in v3.9.1: Fixed Failure To Assign Project File Name And Window Title When Loading A Project From The Command Line. Added A Sample Project File Called PsyRave.dwp. New in v3.9.0:... [read more]
Acon Digital updates Acoustica to v5.0.51 (15 May 2012) Acon Digital has updated both the Standard and the Premium Edition of its audio editor Acoustica to version 5.0.51. The changes are: ASIO is now supported also in the Standard Edition. VST scanning is now done out-of-process to prevent incompatible... [read more]
Intermorphic releases Noatikl 2 (15 May 2012) Intermorphic has announced the release of Noatikl 2, a major new version of the powerful generative music software tool. With the release of Noatikl 2, it now includes the advanced Partikl MIDI, Sound & FX multi-synth for sound generation and c... [read more]
Binary Music releases Solina String Ensemble for Kontakt 4 (15 May 2012) Binary Music has announced the release of Solina String Ensemble, a new sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt 4. Originally manufactured in 1974, by Dutch company Eminent and later, under licence by ARP, it was an immediate success across a... [read more]
Ueberschall releases Cinematic Timeshift (Elastik Soundbank) (15 May 2012) Ueberschall has released Cinematic Timeshift, a new Elastik Soundbank which addresses all categories of dubbing and scoring such as movies, TV, games, websites, installation, advertisement, trailers but also music production. Cinematic Timeshift offe... [read more]
Zero-G releases Modular Beats: Real Analog Beats and Kits (15 May 2012) Zero-G has released Modular Beats: Real Analog Beats and Kits, which is crammed full of beats and kits made from pure analog sources. No samples or drum machines have been used – the sounds and loops are 100% original and created using only modular... [read more]
Unicycle by Spacedad and MBreges Updated (15 May 2012) Unicycle by Spacedad and Mbreges has been updated to version 0.14. This corrects the previous version's tuning issue. Unicycle was originally entered into the KVR Developer Challenge 2009. It is an 8-Bit Sample-Based Synth with 300 four-cycle wavefo... [read more]
Brainspawn updates Forte - Live Performance Workstation to v3.0.47 (15 May 2012) Brainspawn has updated its Live Performance Workstation, Forte, to version 3.0.47. This maintenance update contains the following fixes: Fixed a performance problem when pressing OK on scene manager with many scenes. Fixed a problem where a newly c... [read more]
Spacedad releases Moon-unit (Win VSTi) (15 May 2012) Spacedad has released Moon-Unit, a VST instrument plug-in for Windows specifically for making zaps. Features: 2 x sine oscillators. White and pink noise. Special double LFOs. Low-pass and Bandpass filter with LFOs. On-board help. 32 presets. Price... [read more]
Stretch That Note release EPIC Series 1 for Kontakt (15 May 2012) Stretch That Note has released EPIC Series 1, a suite of six hard-hitting electro-percussion and orchestral kits driven by a Kontakt-compatible engine featuring four unique Warping Machines. Grid offers real-time stretching and compression for gran... [read more]
Xils-lab updates XILS 3 Limited Edition to v1.0.8 - Goes 64-bit (15 May 2012) XILS-lab has announced that the Limited Edition (LE) version of the matrix-based modular synthesizer XILS 3 has been updated to version 1.0.8 and is now 64-bit compatible. This new version brings: x64 compatibility. No more arrow for preset selecti... [read more]
Yuroun Sound Design releases Abstractum II for Camel Audio's Alchemy (14 May 2012) Yuroun Sound Design has released Abstractum II, a new soundbank for Camel Audio's Alchemy. Abstractum II is the successor of Abstractum I and contains a set of playable atmospheres, textures and drones. Ranging from alchemistic, cosmic atmosphere's... [read more]
VirSyn releases KLON 2.0 - The Vocal Designer and announces Spring Offer (14 May 2012) VirSyn has announced the release of version 2.0 of KLON - The Vocal Designer. New Features in version 2.0: Totally revised pitch shifting engine for maximum sound fidelity. Ultralow latency for realtime operation. Separate handling for transients a... [read more]
LiquidSonics updates Reverberate to v1.770 (14 May 2012) LiquidSonics has updated Reverberate to version 1.770. Changes: All: Added IR1 EQ and IR2 EQ sheen control for adding synthetic high frequency content and presence. All: Fixed IR2 views not obeying multiple visualisation setting.... [read more]
Swar Systems updates Swar Studio to v1.2.4 (14 May 2012) Swar Systems has updated Swar Studio to version 1.2.4. Changes: Track controls (left) pane was not getting increased past a certain number of tracks. Repeat function now reuses the same underlying loop. When updating one of them, you are then asked... [read more]
Soniccouture releases EP73 Deconstructed - Electric Piano instrument for Kontakt Player (14 May 2012) Soniccouture have released EP73 Deconstructed, a new Kontakt Player instrument, described as "a complete sonic exploration of a vintage Stage 73 electric piano". The main Kontakt instrument features a very detailed sampling of the traditional keyboa... [read more]
Standard Beat Company releases "Doom Dub" in Battery, Kontakt, WAV and REX formats (14 May 2012) Standard Beat Company has announced the release of Doom Dub in Battery, WAV, Kontakt, and REX formats. Doom Dub interprets dub and reggae tradition to a quantized, modern, and occasionally glitchy environment. It includes 52 played loops in .rex for... [read more]
Martinic updates Combo Model V and F (incl. Mac 64-bit VST) (14 May 2012) Combo Model V Combo Model F Martinic has updated its free combo organ plug-ins Combo Model V to version 1.1.2 and Combo Model F to version 1.0.2. Changes: [Mac OS X] Added Intel 64-bit VST support. [AU] Fixed offline render bug. [AU] Fixed cr... [read more]
MuTools releases MuLab 4.1.17 (14 May 2012) MuTools has released MuLab 4.1.17. Tuned: Musical resolution increased from 1200 to 12000 PPQN, sample accurate. Improved timing when recording MIDI events and parameter automations without quantization, especially when using a larger audio driver... [read more]
Audiority releases Omnisphere Modern EDM and Omnisphere TOTAL Bundle (14 May 2012) Audiority has announced the immediate release of Omnisphere Modern EDM, an Omnisphere soundbank featuring 100 new sounds for Electro House, Complextro, Dubstep and more. Specifications: 10 Arpeggios + Rhythms. 28 Bass. 7 Drum elements. 20 Lead... [read more]
