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22/ 06/2005

Waves announces DSP Hardware

 
     
 
The APA is a hardware solution that lets you easily run multiples of Waves’ most CPU-intensive plug-ins. For example, the APA32 lets you run 6 IR-1 Reverbs, or 9 Linear Phase Equalizers, or 12 C4 Multiband Parametric Processors at 44.1KHz. The APA44-M is even more powerful, giving you up to 30% more plug-in power than the APA32. What’s more, the APA units don’t require a PCI card or a Firewire or USB connection. You simply connect them to a standard Ethernet port, install the new NetShell software, and cut loose.
 
     
 

 
     
  What if you need even more power? Easy: add another APA. You can connect up to 8 APA units to a single host computer using a standard Ethernet switch. Mix and match the APA32 and APA44-M units if you like. Because APA units use standard Ethernet hardware, you can expand your Waves power easily, without the need for proprietary gear.  
 
 
     
02/ 06/2005

Ableton  Announcing Live 5

 
     

     
  Ableton is proud to announce Live 5 (scheduled for release late JULY
2005) the team's biggest development effort since the initial release
of Live in 2001. The version 5 feature set extends each aspect of Live
- from creation to production to performance - while making the program
easier and even more fun to use.

DAW Features.

Live 5 includes advanced and creative DAW features to satisfy any audio
professional. Read more about clip Freeze, plug-in delay compensation,
launchable Arrangement locators and Mackie Control support.

Remix Features.

Get ready to remix! Live 5 includes a host of new remix-minded
features, assuring instant remix and mash-up gratification. MP3
support, automatic tempo-matching, Complex Warp Mode and the new clip
transport make remixing a breeze.

Organizational Tools.

Never lose ideas again! Live 5 features simple tools for saving,
previewing and accessing any idea on your hard drive. Explore the new
"Live Clip" file format, better browsing, new preset management, Device
Groups and the new library.

Instruments and Effects.

Live 5 introduces a selection of innovative new devices, bringing even
more creative possibilities. Check out Beat Repeat, Phaser, Flanger,
Auto Pan, Saturator, Arpeggiator and the updated Simpler.

Live 5 also brings countless improvements to existing features; for
instance, you can change the properties of multiple clips at once,
resize and minimize the width of tracks in the Session View, use
right-click context menus for most functions and use a count-in for
recording. Version 5 is even easier to learn thanks to a new set of
lessons and an improved lesson reader.

Live 5 beta testing will begin soon. The release is scheduled for late
July 2005. Check the ableton website for all info about live 5.

Be sure to have the update as soon as possible, and pre-order now

 
       
Live 5 Pricing: upgrade from live 4 > live 5 € 149,-
upgrade from live1/2/3 > live 5 € 199,-
incl. local VAT
SPECIAL UPGRADE FOR RECENT PURCHASERS OF LIVE4 !
 
   
   
     
May 2005    
     
03/ 05/2005

Virsyn starts shipping Cube 2

 
     

 

CUBE2SweepMedium

 
       
  With the release of CUBE 2 the award winning additive synthesizer CUBE opens an exciting new world of sound design: take your samples as base material and shape them into an entire new instrument by modifying the spectral evolution of it's sound characteristic with simple painting operations. The exceptional resynthesis quality of CUBE 2 let you manipulate your samples in ways no sampler can ever dream of !  
   
   
       
  Features:

° 8 independent additive synths

- four morphable sound sources
- 512 partials per voice
- harmonic/inharmonic spectra
- arbitrary noise spectra
- morphable filter banks
- ensemble
- 3 Envelopes with tempo sync
- 64 time/level segments per envelope
- 2 LFOs

° Resynthesis

- AIFF/WAV sample import
- Sine spectrum
- Residual spectrum
- Pan spectrum
- Spectral editing
- Time warp envelope with 64 breakpoints

° 8 Effect racks

- Chorus/Phaser/Flanger
- Distortion
- Echo/Delay
- Reverb

° Arpeggiator

° System

- standalone and plugin
- VST and AudioUnit support
- Scala compatible Microtuning
- Up to 8 independent outputs

° User Interface
- Unique design
- MIDI learn function
 
     
 

€ 279.- Incl VAT

 
     
April 2005    
     
06/ 04/2005

M-Audio launches
Pro-Tools M-Powered

 
     

 

 
       
  Pro Tools M-Powered is an exciting new version of Digidesign®’s award-winning Pro Tools software created specifically to work with select M-Audio hardware interfaces. This groundbreaking combination for Windows XP and Mac OS X lets you customize the compact mobile multi-channel studio of your dreams, while providing session compatibility with countless Pro Tools-equipped project and professional studios around the world. As easy to use as it is powerful, Pro Tools M-Powered software includes many of the same features that top studios rely on. Together, M-Audio hardware and Pro Tools M-Powered software deliver the seamless workflow of moving sessions between home, studio, stage and road.

ESP
€ 350.- Incl. VAT

 
   
   
       
  Compatible products for
Pro Tools M-Powered :
 
     

 

Audiophile 192
Audiophile 2496
FireWire 1814
FireWire 410
Ozonic
 

 

   

 

 
       
05/ 04/2005

TC Electronic is launching lots of new products at the music messe

 
     

PowerCore PCI mkII  
       
 

The new PowerCore PCI mkII is a dsp-powered plug-in bundle, including 14 plug-ins right out of the box. With a potent combination of high-quality software and 4 x 150 Mhz DSPs, PowerCore PCI mkII is the obvious choice for any professional sound engineer with a VST, AU or RTAS compatible audio system. PowerCore PCI mkII is designed for the most demanding professional audio tasks, and with the included and optional plug-ins it can be optimized for a variety of applications such as mastering, vocal processing and sound design. The plug-in bundle that comes with PCI mkII consists of: Classic Verb, Mega Reverb, Chorus·delay, EQSat Custom, Vintage CL, 24/7 C, Voice Strip,PowerCore 01, Tubifex, Master X3, Filtroid, Character™, Dynamic EQ, DeNoise.

€ 1350.- Incl VAT
Upgrade from PowercorePCI
€ 510.- Incl. VAT

 
   
   
       
 

 
       

NonLin2 - Stereo Effects Reverb

 
       
 

The NonLin2 Stereo Effects Reverb is a new PowerCore plug-in that has been ported 1:1 from System 6000. Unlike a traditional TC reverb that delivers a natural sound, the NonLin2 is an effect reverb. It is capable of generating compact vocal ambience, dramatic drums from the eighties, percussive sounds, reverse reverbs and completely new and twisted effects. Featuring an amplitude envelope that is capable of rendering an untriggered gated reverb, and a twist parameter, which radically alters the sound in amazingly weird ways, this plug-in delivers serious advantages over other gated reverbs.

€ 350.- Incl. VAT

 
   
   
       
 

 
 

 

 

VSS3 - Stereo Source Reverb

 
       
 

The VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb for PowerCore is the genuine and original reverb directly ported from the TC Electronic System 6000. The VSS3 algorithm was researched and fine-tuned by TC engineers for over a year, resulting in an exceptionally precise tool. Similar to the chaotic response of a natural room, the VSS3 reacts differently to identical signals. The VSS3 algorithm has almost 800 parameters, allowing an astronomical amount of combinations. This impressive set of parameters has been condensed to a very substantial and pertinent user interface, and with the VSS3 you get a package of presets that have in many cases become industry standards. The sound of VSS3 can be heard on thousands of albums and films.

€ 589.- Incl. VAT

 
   
   
       
 

 
       
05/ 04/2005

Creamware brings back legends

 
       
 

Power in a Box
These two classics really made history. Now they are back in a new shape: Minimax ASB and Profit-5 ASB. With an unconditionally authentic “analog” sound and the most intuitive user interface around — ready to get your hands on it. These instruments are pure fun!



Minimax ASB
Authentic Sound Box
You will know at first sight the synth legend that inspired the creation of the Minimax. It is one of the most famous and most popular synthesizers ever. Its sound is matchless — the powerful oscillators, the punchy filters, and the ultra-fast envelopes.

The fully storable 6-voice Minimax is the perfect companion for rock and pop as well as for producing cult sounds for sound cult!




Profit-5 ASB
Authentic Sound Box
There have been but a few synthesizers that were as enthusiastically welcomed as the ancestor of the Profit-5. Then, in 1978, this instrument offered truly breathtaking features as it was the first analog synthesizer to combine polyphonic sound generation, a classical structure and user interface, a prominent sound, and the ability of storing all sound parameters.

Today’s Profit-5 will catch you as much as yesterday’s real McCoy did!

Specifications :
Virtual-analog synthesizer (desktop unit),
6 voices, 128 factory presets and 128 user presets,
analog stereo input and outputs, MIDI In/Out/Thru,
USB-to-Host/MIDI interface, external power-supply unit
(12 VAC), plug-in like WindowsTM remote control software

Availability expected:
June 2005 (Minimax),
August 2005 (Profit-5)

 
   
   
       
  Download PDF folder here  
       
 

 
       
02/ 04/2005

E-Mu introduces the Xboards

 
       
  E-MU Systems Xboard 25 and 49 Professional USB/MIDI Controller Keyboards for PC and Mac operating systems, featuring full-size velocity sensitive keyboards with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time controllers, Xboard Control editing software, and E-MU's new Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module with over 1000 sounds.  
   
   
  Features :    
 
  • Full-size professional keys with Aftertouch - the Xboards are true performance controllers with high quality synth action keyboards.
  • Xboard Control Software lets you easily create custome setups for your favourite hardware/software instruments.
  • Advanced studio/live performance features, like Latch Mode for triggering drum loops, Snap Shot for instantaneous program changes and many more.
  • 16 real-time controllers taht can be assigned to the key performance parameters of all your favourite virtual instruments.
  • Include Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module with over 1000 presets (Only runs on Windows).
  • USB, Battery or AC powered - take your music anywhere.
 
       
 

 
       
02/ 04/2005

Steinberg updates for SL/SX and Nuendo

 
       
  Steinberg released a update for the professional sequencer line. Version 3.02.266
This version will solve a lot of the know bug.
Download it form the Steinberg ftp site.
ftp.steinberg.net
 
   
   
       
March 2005      
       
24/ 03/2005

M-Audio announces the
Trigger Finger

 
       
 
16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads
8 assignable knobs
4 assignable faders
pre-programmed maps for Live, Reason, GM Drum, XG Drum, and iDrum
velocity control including fixed velocity mode
program/bank change capability
powered via USB connection or optional DC power supply
16 MIDI presets
programmable with free Enigma librarian software
3-digit LED display
class compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X
includes free Ableton Live Lite 4 software
 
   
   
       
 

 
       
19/ 03/2005

Spectrasonics Stylus RMX 1.2 update

 
       
  Spectrasonics released a update for the Styylus RMX with some new features.
New effects: Radio Delay, Pro Verb, and Spring Verb.
Effects presets: right click on an effect module on the FX page to bring up a menu to save, copy, paste, or load an effect patch. Install the accompanying Factory Effect Presets and you'll have a new library of over 450 Effects Presets created by Spectrasonics sound designers that are ready to use.
And some miner bug fixes
www.spectrasonics.net/updates
 
   
   
       
 

 
       
15/ 03/2005

Steinberg HALion 3.1 update

 
       
  Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH announced the release of an update to its renowned HALion 3 virtual sampler product. HALion 3.1 features new capabilities as well as numerous enhancements, and is available now for all registered users via download from ftp.steinberg.net.
HALion 3.1 sees several useful innovations introduced to the HALion platform.
 
   
   
       
 

 
       
04/ 03/2005

new midi website is launched

 
       
  The new midi website will have much more information for you.
And also the studio zone will be finished soon.
We will ad some new things like the interactive web where you can make contact with other people.
It will be some kind of a musicians, technicians, producers data base, so if you are looking for someone who needs to do your mix, mastering or if you need a sax player for some riff's etc.
The interactive web will be the right place for you.
Search thru the ads or put up your own ad.
The motto is expose yourself.
 
   
   
       
04/ 03/2005s

mindprint trio

 
       
  Just in.
The new mindprint all in one solution.
All essential studio features in one box.
 
       
 

 
 

 € 425.-