Karma-Lab has released KARMA Oasys Software, a dedicated PC/Mac program for the Korg OASYS.
The program runs on Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher (compatible with 10.5 Leopard), and on Windows XP, with an update planned for Vista in early 2008.

KO allows you to go deeper into the world of the KARMA function, in ways that are not possible on the OASYS alone. Whether you're creating sounds from scratch or using the factory sounds, KO's visual controls and displays provide the ultimate insight and learning tool for anyone who wants to better understand the KARMA Function.

KO's main features include the ability to develop your own Generated Effects (GE's) for unlimited musical possibilities, or edit the factory GEs into new configurations. Import .MID files and grab phrases directly from the OASYS sequencer, and instantly turn them into GEs. Then, upload (via SysEx) your new GE's to the OASYS and take them on the road.

AudioWarrior has released Acoustic Grand Pianos & Electric Pianos for Kontakt which includes :

- The famous Rhodes 73-Stage MKII Electric Piano, picked up by an electric-guitar-style pickup. which is fed to an amplifier, then adjusted to produce the desired volume with FX.
- The famed Wurly Electric-Piano/Organ with its tube-like vintage vibe
- A deep, powerful, 'bright' 88-key Acoustic Grand Piano with bellowing resonant lows and crisp sparking highs
- A rich, 'mellow' 88-key Acoustic Grand Piano with bellowing resonant lows and crisp sparking highs

Acoustic Grand Pianos & Electric Pianos for Kontakt is available now for $49, it requires Windows XP/ Vista or Mac OS X and of course Kontakt 2 or higher.

This is 1446 samples taken from a mint TR909 recorded into an Ampex 351 1/2" valve 2 track tape machine !
That's not all : the 909 was also put through other vintage gear. Plus it was recorded naked into a Metric Halo ULN-2. Solid 909 goodness!

Available formats :
Refill, Battery, Guru, iDrum and Sample Pack

Till the end of 2007, Voxengo offers discounts on several products.

Another news is the pre-release version 1.2.5 of Overtone GEQ for Mac OS X - in both AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats. Final Overtone GEQ version 1.3 is planned for release just before the end of 2007.

The core development cycle is now over, and Voxengo will be working on new plug-in releases starting on January, 2008.
It will also includes support for RTAS on Win and Mac OS X and native Win64 VST.

Grooveboxmusic.com, provider of online pro audio video tutorials announces Logic 8 Explained.

Available as an Instant Digital Download (or in a boxed disc version), this in-depth collection of video tutorials explains everything about Apple Logic 8.
Running over 5 hours in length, the collection shows you step by step how to create a new song, setup your hardware, create and manage tracks, the various windows and editors, how to record and edit Audio and MIDI, Loop Browsing and usage, Channel Strip usage, Key Commands, Automation, Creating files for CD and iPod and so much more.

Created by Logic guru Eli Krantzberg, this collection is a must for anyone starting out with Logic 8 or is upgrading to Logic 8 and needs to know about the new features and functions.

You can download t ...