FabFilter Software Instruments releases Pro-Q - Precision EQ (FEATURED NEWS ITEM) FabFilter Software Instruments has announced the release of Pro-Q, a new EQ plug-in that Fabfilter says "delivers the cleanest sound and an uncompromising feature set, all behind a great looking, intuitive and clutter-free interface." The ... [read more]
Korg releases nanoKONTROL - Control Surface Plug-in for GarageBand / Logic (20 Nov 2009) Korg has announced the release of the nanoKONTROL Control Surface plug-in for GarageBand/Logic, a new plug-in that dramatically improves performance with Apple's GarageBand and Logic when using Korg's nanoKONTROL Slim-Line USB Controller hardware. Th... [read more]
Native Instrument updates Maschine to v1.1 (11 Nov 2009) Native Instruments has released version 1.1 of Maschine, a free software update for the groove production studio. The new version further optimizes the workflow and increases the creative potential of Maschine through new MIDI I/O capabilities, suppo... [read more]
Novation releases Launchpad - Interactive Controller for Ableton Live (+others) (05 Nov 2009) Novation has announced that Launchpad, the hands-on interactive controller for Ableton Live, is now shipping and widely available in stores and online. Launchpad is a compact controller designed to give electronic music makers of today the most inter... [read more]
Universal Audio releases Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ for the UAD-1 and 2 and updates UAD Software to v5.50 (29 Oct 2009) Universal Audio has announced the release of the Trident A-Range Classic Console EQ Powered Plug-In for the UAD-1 and UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Cards for Mac OS X and Windows. The original Trident A-Range desk holds near-mythic status in the professional... [read more]
Muse Research & Development RECEPTOR 2 Gets Solid State Drive (SSD) Option (09 Oct 2009) Muse Research and Development is debuting a new Solid Sate Drive (SSD) technology option for the RECEPTOR 2 PRO line of hardware plug-in players at the 127th AES show in New York City. SSD dramatically increases the data throughput of the RECEPTOR 2 ... [read more]
Muse Research & Development Expands Virtual Instrument Support with RECEPTOR OS 1.8 (09 Oct 2009) At AES, New York, Muse Research and Development is introducing the new RECEPTOR OS V1.8 system software. In addition to a number of performance and stability improvements, RECEPTOR system software V1.8 now allows Spectrasonics Omnisphere and FXpansio... [read more]
Universal Audio introduces New UAD-2 Powered Neve Powered Plug-ins Line-up (07 Oct 2009) Universal Audio has announced a refresh of its UAD-2 Neve Powered Plug-Ins line. The new UAD-2 Solo, Duo or Quad Neve packages, formerly known as the "Nevana" packages, are, says Universal Audio, "the perfect way" to add the soun... [read more]
iZotope Assumes Distribution Of Its Products From M-Audio (07 Oct 2009) iZotope has announced that its distribution relationship with M-Audio came to a close on October 1st, 2009. iZotope will now handle distribution responsibilities of its Ozone 4, iZotope RX, Spectron and Trash products. iZotope is also transitioning t... [read more]
Lexicon updates PCM96/PCM96 Surround to v3.2.0.1 (Mac Only) (05 Oct 2009) Lexicon has released a new version of the PCM96 and PCM96 Surround software, v3.2.0.1, for Mac OS X only. This update enhances the Hardware Plug-In function to increase the software stability and performance. Software version 3.2.0.1 represents a maj... [read more]
Novation announces Launchpad - Interactive Controller for Ableton Live (+others) (01 Oct 2009) Novation has announced Launchpad, a new hands-on, interactive controller for Ableton Live. Novation says that it is a compact controller unlike any other, designed to give electronic music makers of today the most interactive experience possible in A... [read more]
M-Audio releases Fast Track with Pro Tools M-Powered Essential (29 Sep 2009) Avid has announced the release of M-Audio Fast Track with Pro Tools M-Powered Essential, a combination of hardware and software that Avid says "delivers all the studio-quality features and tools needed to create professional-sounding recordings ... [read more]
Steinberg announces CI2 Advanced Integration USB Studio now shipping (29 Sep 2009) Steinberg has announced that its CI2 Advanced Integration USB Studio, a new unit offering both audio recording and controller functionality as well as total Cubase integration, is now shipping to authorized Steinberg resellers. The CI2 studio... [read more]
Avid announces Eleven Rack (28 Sep 2009) Avid has announced Digidesign Eleven Rack, a standalone hardware unit that combines a realistic guitar amp and effects processor with a high-quality computer recording audio interface, to create what Avid describes as "the ultimate recording and... [read more]
Studiologic releases Numa Nero - Controller Keyboard (28 Sep 2009) Studiologic has announced that Numa Nero - its new keyboard controller, with realistic, customizable 88-key action – is now shipping. Handmade in Italy and featuring Fatar's 88-note Grand Touch progressively graded grand hammer-action key bed,... [read more]
Focusrite announces Saffire 6 USB Audio Interface and OctoPre Mk II Multi-channel Mic-pre (28 Sep 2009) Focusrite has announced the imminent arrival of its latest eight channel pre-amp, OctoPre MkII, and Saffire 6 USB, the latest in Focusrite's new generation of audio interfaces. OctoPre MkII features eight channels of Focusrite pre-amplification and a... [read more]
Novation announces Nocturn Keyboard (16 Sep 2009) Novation has announced the launch of its brand new controller keyboard: the Nocturn Keyboard, based on the control surface of the Nocturn. With the addition of 25 and 49 note keyboards, Nocturn's spacious controller layout has been adapted to a full ... [read more]
Native Instruments announces Guitar Rig 4 Pro (02 Sep 2009) Native Instruments has announced Guitar Rig 4 Pro, the next generation of its guitar studio. NI says that the fourth version "raises the bar on sonic authenticity with advanced new speaker emulation technology, and further expands on nearly all ... [read more]
Access Music releases Virus TI OS v3.1.0.0 (25 Aug 2009) Access Music has announced the availability of OS v3.1.0.0 for the entire Virus TI range of synthesizers. The new version is based on the recent public beta builds and focuses on stability enhancements. Changes since v3.0.1.15 TIOS 3.1.0.00 Release... [read more]
Steinberg updates Cubase to v5.1 (+updates for MR816 CSX, MR816 X and CC121) (24 Aug 2009) Steinberg has announced that it has released a set of updates for Cubase 5, Cubase Studio 5, MR816 CSX, MR816 X and CC121. The added capabilities include extended control options for CC121, workflow enhancements for MR816 CSX/X as well as functional ... [read more]
Universal Audio releases UAD Software v5.4 (incl. FATSO Jr./Sr., EMT 250 and Neve 31102) (30 Jul 2009) Universal Audio has announced the release of UAD Software v5.4.0 which includes three new UAD Powered Plug-Ins: FATSO Jr. & Sr. Analog Tape Simulators (UAD-2), EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverberator (UAD-2), and Neve 31102 & 31102SE Classic ... [read more]
Cakewalk updates to SONAR V-Studio 100 to v1.20 (22 Jul 2009) Cakewalk has announced that SONAR V-Studio 100's software has been updated to version 1.20 which includes a number of workflow improvements in response to customer feedback. Notably the Track Control feature has been improved for all DAWs making trac... [read more]
Universal Audio announces Trident Audio Developments as new Plug-in Partner (15 Jul 2009) Universal Audio has announced the addition of Trident Audio Developments to its roster of premium plug-in partners. The "Trident" name, by way of parent company PMI Audio Group, is famous not only as the now-legendary UK studio that produce... [read more]
Native Instruments launches "Tone Up For Summer" Special Offer for Guitar Rig 3 (09 Jul 2009) Native Instruments has launched the "Tone Up For Summer" special offer for Guitar Rig 3, a time-limited offer that gives access to the digital guitar studio at substantial discounts of up to 50%. Until August 31st, 2009, the "Tone Up F... [read more]
HyperSynth updates HyperSID to v1.2 (and HW unit OS to v1.2) (02 Jul 2009) HyperSynth has announced that it has updated HyperSID, and the associated hardware unit OS, to v1.2. OS v1.2 has been completely redesigned and some long standing issues have been fixed. In this release all the processing tasks are handled by HW unit... [read more]
Cakewalk Now Shipping SONAR V-Studio 100 (30 Jun 2009) Cakewalk has announced that the SONAR V-Studio 100 portable music production studio is now shipping worldwide. The multi-function V-Studio 100 provides a compact and portable solution for the most critical functions needed by the musician, singer-so... [read more]
Universal Audio releases UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop DSP Accelerator Card (26 Jun 2009) Universal Audio has announced that the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop, a compact ExpressCard-based DSP Accelerator, is now shipping worldwide. The newest member of the UAD family, the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop, brings Universal Audio's analog emulations to laptop users, ... [read more]
Muse Research intros RECEPTOR 2 V1.8 at Sweetwater GearFest '09 (22 Jun 2009) Muse Research and Development is showing the new RECEPTOR 2 V1.8 operating system at the Sweetwater GearFest '09 on June 26 and 27. Catch live demonstrations of RECEPTOR 2 running Spectrasonics Omnisphere and FXpansion BFD2 software, as well as Nativ... [read more]
db audioware & ENTTEC release DMXIS - Lighting Control Plug-in (05 Jun 2009) db audioware, in partnership with ENTTEC, have released DMXIS, which they describe as "a revolutionary new lighting control system for artists and performers". Operating as a VST or AU plug-in, DMXIS allows artists to "add stunning ... [read more]
Focusrite releases Liquid Saffire 56 Audio Interface and 22 new free Emulations for Liquid Mix Line of Mix Processors (05 Jun 2009) Focusrite has announced that the Liquid Saffire 56 Firewire audio interface is now shipping. Focusrite has also announced the availability of 22 new free emulations for the Liquid Mix Line of Mix Processors. The Liquid Saffire 56 is Focusrite's new f... [read more]
IK Multimedia releases StealthPedal (27 May 2009) IK Multimedia has announced that the StealthPedal, a compact audio interface and MIDI controller housed in a wah-style pedal, is now shipping. StealthPedal was designed specifically for guitar and bass players who are looking for an affordable, &quo... [read more]
