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]
Orange Tree Samples updates Evolution Acoustic Guitar Steel Strings for Kontakt (18 May 2012) Orange Tree Samples has released a new version of Evolution Acoustic Guitar - Steel Strings, a sample library for Kontakt. This updated version has a completely new interface and a rewritten scripting engine. Evolution Acoustic Guitar - Steel Strin... [read more]
Klanghelm updates DC8C Compressor to v1.2 - Adds VST3 version (18 May 2012) Klanghelm has updated DC8C to version 1.2. Changes: New: VST3 support (OS X/WIN 32&64bit). New: External sidechaining in EASY mode. Removed: zero latency switch - DC8C is now always zero latency. Fix: MIX knob in easy mode is working now as ex... [read more]
MathAudio updates Auto EQ to v2.1 (incl. 64-bit) (18 May 2012) MathAudio has updated its Auto EQ VST plug-in to version 2.1. This new version allows you to draw the desired frequency response of your speakers, headphones and earphones with the mouse. It implements the principle "What You See is What You Want t... [read more]
Solcito Musica releases EmulTuition 6.3 FM-VA Synth for Windows VST (Free) (18 May 2012) Solcito Musica has released EmulTuition 6.3 for Windows, a free VSTi FM-VA synthesizer for all styles of music. EmulTuition is an FM (to Oscillators and Filters) and Subtractive Synthesizer. It has useful parameters to emulate typical sounds and ins... [read more]
Xen-Arts releases Ivor - Microtonal Virtual Analog Synthesizer (Win VST Free) (18 May 2012) Xen-Arts has released Ivor, a two-oscillator subtractive synthesizer that features real-time, full-controller MIDI Pitch Microtuning, using MTS (MIDI Tuning Standard), where any MIDI Note Number can be freely microtuned to any desired pitch across t... [read more]
Tek'it Audio announces Genobazz Pro and launches Genobazz 2 Preset Contest (18 May 2012) Tek'it Audio has launched a new contest for the coming launch of Genobazz Pro. They want you to download Genobazz 2, create your best presets and submit them before May 31st, 2012 (23:59:59 GMT). The best presets will be added to the next update of... [read more]
stw-audio updates Reflex Pro 4-Channel Multi FX Delay to v2.2 (18 May 2012) stw-audio has updated Reflex Pro to version 2.2. The update contains some fixes and new features, including the "Preset Update Pack2" with 40 new presets. New: Much requested brighter GUI alternatives. Change Reflex Pro appearance with new backgr... [read more]
Sound Magic releases GrandEpiano 2 for Windows - Hybrid Modeled Electric Pianos with Effect System (+KVRer Piano Presets for Piano One) (18 May 2012) Sound Magic has announced the release of version 2.0 of GrandEpiano for Windows, which includes the following changes since Version 1.0: Using a New Neo Hybrid Modeling electric Piano to replace to 4 modules in Version 1.0. A Completely New Designe... [read more]
IK Multimedia releases iRig MIX - Mobile DJ Mixer for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch (18 May 2012) IK Multimedia has announced that iRig MIX, the new ultra-compact DJ and audio mixer for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, is now available and shipping worldwide. When used with an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, DJ Rig app and other DJ apps, it is a co... [read more]
Rhythmic Robot releases Loopscape Tape Loop Synthesiser for Kontakt (18 May 2012) Rhythmic Robot has released Loopscape, a tape-loop based synthesiser for Kontakt inspired by experimental musical pioneers of the 60s and 70s like Brian Eno. Eno created ambient music by combining tape loops of different lengths to create non-repea... [read more]
Wusik Station updated to v7.0.4 (18 May 2012) Wusik has updated Wusik Station to version 7.0.4. Changes since 7.0: Recoded ModMatix destinations AmpEnv and ModEnv. Added ModMatrix Source Velocity (monophonic). Added ModMatrix All Filters Resonance. Fixed a filter bug. Fixed loading of 8-bit WA... [read more]
Xhun Audio updates LittleOne to v2.5 - Adds Sequencer Resolution Mode (17 May 2012) Xhun Audio has updated LittleOne to version 2.5, introducing a Sequencer Resolution Mode and other minor fixes on the GUI and DSP side. LittleOne is now included in the XA Complete Bundle (including also IronAxe - Physical Modeled Electric Guitar),... [read more]
dlab releases APG Composer for iPad (17 May 2012) dlab has announced the release APG Composer, a 3-voice FM synth / sequencer app for iPad made from a Simulink model using the APG source code. It is available for free on the iOS app store. APG Composer is both a fun tool to play around with and... [read more]
Full Bucket Music releases 64-bit version of "deputy Mark II" (17 May 2012) Full Bucket Music has updated deputy Mark II to version 1.0.1, which is now also available as a 64-bit version for Microsoft Windows x64. Changes: Added 64-bit version. Recompiled 32-bit version.... [read more]
Sion Software releases QuickScore Elite 2012 - introduces multi-system panoramic views (17 May 2012) Sion Software has announced the release of QuickScore Elite Level II 2012, the latest version of the music composition program for Windows. It is now possible to edit as many bars of notation as will fit on the screen at once or display multiple pag... [read more]
Toontrack Music releases Pop/Rock EZkeys MIDI (17 May 2012) Toontrack Music has released Pop/Rock EZkeys MIDI, a new expansion library from Rickard Frohm, the original EZkeys piano player, covering everything from soothing ballads to funky pop and uptempo rock. An extensive collection of chord progressions f... [read more]
Holderness Media releases Waviary for iOS, OS X and Android devices (17 May 2012) Holderness Media has released their ambient / generative app Waviary on iOS, OS X and Android devices. Waviary is an ambient music app that is part instrument, part generative music machine, and part virtual wind chimes. Simple multi-touch contr... [read more]
dlab releases Audio Plugin Generator for Windows (Generate plugins from Simulink models) (17 May 2012) dlab recently released Audio Plugin Generator, a prototyping tool for audio algorithms, allowing you to create VST plugins within minutes. Plugins are generated in an automated process from Simulink models, which enables DSP engineers to develo... [read more]
i3 updates DSP-Quattro to v4.0.4 (17 May 2012) i3 has updated DSP-Quattro to version 4.0.4. Changes: A very important global code optimization improves performance drastically: now the application is very much faster and needs up to 40% less CPU. Several minor bugs have been fixed. NOTE: A vers... [read more]
Soundiron releases Olympus Micro Choir for Kontakt for $9.99 (17 May 2012) Olympus Micro Choir Soundiron has announced the release of Olympus Micro Choir, a compact, playable male/female symphonic choir for Kontakt that includes selected content from Soundiron's comprehensive Mars and Venus divisi choir libraries. This... [read more]
Modartt releases Pianoteq STAGE (Pianoteq updated to v4.0.3) (17 May 2012) Modartt has announced the release of Pianoteq STAGE for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. The other versions of Pianoteq have been updated to v4.0.3. Formerly known as Pianoteq PLAY, Pianoteq STAGE is based on the same recently refined acoustic model as... [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]
