Propellerhead has just announced the release of Record, their new recording software which combines "effortless recording and a stunning software mixer console with a limitless rack of audio processing gear that builds itself or can be infinitely customized". Over 50,000 users tested Record during its beta test period, which began in May.

Built for independent minded musicians, Record is supposed to have the feel of a million dollar recording studio with the streamlined simplicity of a tape deck. For guitar players, the built-in virtual POD® from Line 6 brings a wide range of top quality guitar amps and cabinets. Record's software mixer's sound is modeled after the renowned SSL® 9000K hardware with flexible routing, full dynamics, EQ, advanced effects handling and complete automation. W ...

Livid Instruments has announced that its class-compliant MIDI controller Ohm64 is now shipping.

Available now for $599.

VirSyn has updated its delay plug-in FDELAY - The Rhythmiser to version 1.01.

This update adds automation of the Tempo parameter and fixes the tempo synchronization bug.

FDELAY - The Rhythmiser is available for both Mac and PC in VST, RTAS and AU formats at a price of €169. This update is free for all registered users.

BIAS has just announced the release of SoundSoap Pro 2, a major upgrade to its professional audio noise reduction and restoration software plug-in for Mac and Windows operating systems. SoundSoap Pro combines four restoration tools - Broadband noise reduction ; Click and Crackle removal ; Hum removal ; and a Noise Gate.

SoundSoap Pro's intelligent broadband noise reduction is significantly enhanced in version 2 by new adaptive noise reduction (ANR) algorithms from BIAS. "SoundSoap Pro 2 provides 'super-intelligent' noise reduction", said Jason E. Davies, VP Sales & Marketing for BIAS, Inc. "Traditional approaches to broadband noise reduction require a selection of isolated noise in order to work effectively. In cases where the broadband noise changes over time — the results can suffer ...

Best Service presents Accordions, a new Kontakt Player-powered sample library produced by Eduardo Tarilonte. It is designed and scripted to perform, in real-time, ultra-realistic accordion melodies and chords. All the subtle sounds from an accordion have been carefully captured to increase the realism of your performance, like key and button noises.

Features :

• 7 complete independent instruments plus 1 bonus accordion : Bandoneon, Concertina, Single Reed Piccolo Accordion, Single Reed Musette Accordion, Single Reed Bassoon Accordion, Double Reed Musette Accordion, Left Hand Bass Accordion, Steirische Accordion (Bonus)
• 8 perfectly balanced multis with fine-tune combinations to create new ready-to-use registers : Oboe Register, Celeste Register, Bandoneon Register, Organ ...