Twisted Tools have released Buffeater, a real-time, dynamically ordered, granular multi-effect for all versions of Reaktor 5.

The effect works by capturing live audio and storing it in a temporary buffer, which allows for real-time processing of the incoming audio using granular synthesis and other methods. In plain terms, Buffeater allows you take live audio and tweak elements of the sound such as time and pitch, while controlling the signal flow of the effects by the order in which you play. With Buffeater, you can easily achieve stutters, glitch, beat repeat/juggling and/or chopped and screwed effects.

Included FX :

• Stretch: A granular time and pitch stretching effect. You can use this effect to slow down (stretch) your audio and even freeze it, while still maintaining control over the audio's pitch.
• Tape: A varispeed type effect that allows you to slow down/speed up effect while also altering its pitch. This is similar to the effect you get when speeding up or slowing down a tape.
• Slice Repeat: Allows you to repeat fragments of incoming audio and even re-order them on the fly. You can also adjust the speed and direction of the playback of the slices.
• Deconstruct: Takes slices of incoming audio and randomly rearranges them in time and can also reverse them. This effect is similar to Slice Repeat, except that it is more random and also features a 'slide' setting that causes audio to glide between slices.
• Scratch: Classic turntable style scratch effects, similar to what a DJ does with vinyl or cdj's. This allows you to play with time rhythmically with results that sound like 'scratching'.
• Feed Grains: Feed Grains is a granular feedback effect, that is great for creating spatial effects similar to reverb and also to create similar effects to ring modulation. This is a unique effect. Try it and experiment.

Price: $49

Audix unveils the CabGrabber XL, an extended version of its CabGrabber that handles larger size cabinets from 14 – 20 inches in depth.

The CabGrabber-XL enables sound engineers and musicians to conveniently place a microphone on large guitar and bass cabinets without the use of a mic stand.

It is constructed of steel tubing and is designed to be capable of holding microphones that are typically used for miking guitar cabinets securely and firmly in place, including large diaphragm condenser mics weighing up to 16 ounces.

The CabGrabber-XL, which is held on to the cabinet by a tension fit design, works equally well on cabinets with a flat surface or a recessed edge, according to the manufacturer. The tubular arm, which is threaded to hold any standard microphone clip, will rotate 180 degrees and can be locked into position with a thumb screw.

The CabGrabber-XL is available from authorized Audix dealers at a suggested retail price of $89.

Vengeance will be adding a Multiband Compressor to their line of plug-ins. The Mastering Suite will be the third plug-in next to Metrum: Kick Synthesizer VSTi and Vengeance Producer Suite: Multiband Sidechain plug-in.

Features :

• VST / PC & Intel Mac VST / AU - runs in all compatible hosts
• you can choose between 1 band, 2, 3 or 4 band mode
• high quality filter models, from 6db to 96db - without any phasing issues!
• up to 4 independent compressors (one per selected band)
• hard-/softknee mode, optional autogain, optional autorelease for every compressor
• graphical Ratio/Treshold curve display
• up to 4 limiters (one for each band) + 1 mastering limiter (sum), also with autorelease
• New York Compression: MIX knob, to bring back some original dynamic!
• live waveform scopes for every channel
• realtime FFT analyzer (in-/output overlay to compare dry and wet signals)
• unique new feature: the "DPC" (dynamic pattern compressor)
• anti distortion filters for ultra-short releasetimes
• many cool presets included: ranging from complete masterings to special fx
• all parameters are automatable (host)
• Copy Protection: elicenser USB Dongle required

Priced at €149, the new Mastering Suite will be available soon for Windows and Mac in AU and VST plug-in formats.

Telefunken Elektroakustik needs a name for its newest large diaphragm condenser microphone, which will be introduced at AES 2010 in San Francisco. In development for 18 months, the latest mic in the company's acclaimed R-F-T line was designed by Telefunken's in-house engineering team, with outside consultation from some of the world's top amplifier designers.

The microphone will be based around a unique circuit that features a NOS (New Old Stock) Telefunken vacuum tube, custom audio transformer and a fixed cardioid large diaphragm capsule. Sonically, the microphone carries similar characteristics found in its R-F-T line counter parts, the AR-51 and the AK-47 MkII.

Featuring a custom antique copper finish, the new microphone has a silky, open top end, smooth midrange, and a detailed ...

EastWest presents Hollywood Strings Gold Edition, bringing the sounds from Hollywood Strings Diamond Edition within the reach of any composer.

Designed for film, television, and video game scoring, Hollywood Strings was recorded in EastWest's Studio 1 by their team of Doug Rogers, Nick Phoenix, Thomas Bergersen and engineered by Hollywood veteran Shawn Murphy.

Hollywood String Gold Edition provides all of the sounds from the Diamond Edition in 16-bit resolution and includes a single, mid-tree mic position, all articulations with the exception of bow-change legato, and does not include Divisi mics. The Gold Edition ships on multiple DVDs.

Hollywood Strings Gold Edition is scheduled to ship September 27, 2010 for $795 (€599).