Christian Knufinke Software has just announced the update of its SIR2 convolution reverb plug-in.

Changes :

- Initial Windows 64-bit release.
- Triangle envelope functionality.
- Finer Pre-delay adjustment.
- Search functionality, if impulse file not found.
- Ability to store EQ-presets (right mouse-click into EQ-Envelope).
- Improved project-portability between different workstations (relative filename will be stored too, so if the default impulse-response location is different, the IR will be found). Please note: to use this function, the project has once to be saved with this new version.
- New look.
- Support for "Ctrl+mouse click", for one-button mouse Macs.
- Improved host compatibility.

McDSP is proud to introduce Live Pack, a collection of plug-ins for mixing live performances. Features like ultra low latency, superior sonic flexibility and seamless integration with the Digidesign VENUE live sound system make Live Pack a "must-have" for any FOH or monitoring engineer.

Live Pack will begin shipping on April 1, 2009 and includes Channel G Compact, Chrome Tone, DE555, FutzBox, MC2000, ML4000 and NF575. In addition to supporting the Digidesign VENUE systems, Live Pack plug-ins also support TDM, RTAS and Audiosuite formats on Pro Tools HD, LE and M-Powered systems.

Live Pack HD will be available for purchase for $1995, or as a rental for $495 for three months or $695 for six months. Rental cost may be applied towards a full purchase before rental period expires. Customers who already own McDSP plug-ins may be eligible for upgrade pricing. Live Pack will be sold or rented as an electronic purchase.

The Vienna Symphonic Library team welcomes Spring with special offers through April 15, 2009. Existing and new users will receive free Extended Libraries of Vienna's DVD Collections as well as free instruments from the company's extensive list of Single Instrument Downloads.

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Synchro Arts has announced the release of VocALign Project AU, a completely new version of the automatic audio alignment software that now integrates with Apple's Logic 8 music production system by using the Audio Unit (AU) protocol.

VocALign is an audio editing tool that synchronizes two audio signals automatically at the touch of a button. It works by analysing peaks and troughs in an audio source, creating a template, then applying the timing nuances of the guide audio to a second, replacement, file.

The range of applications for VocALign typically include :

- Tightening-up of double tracking, backing vocals and instruments.
- Modifying the timing of one music track to match another.
- Lip-syncing.
- Foreign dialogue replacement.
- Multimedia applications.

Additionally, this AU version is the first of three VocALign Project V3 versions to be released that will all run from the same iLok license. For cost-conscious studio owners, VocALign Project V3 licenses are now multi-platform licenses delivered on iLok. So by purchasing one multi-platform license, the user can run VocALign Project V3 as an AU version with Logic, as an Audio Suite version with Pro Tools, and shortly as a Stand-Alone version with other DAEs. This allows the user to switch between popular audio editing systems and still access a version of VocALign Project V3.

Pricing :

- $325 for North America.
- €239 (excl. VAT) for Europe.
- £199 (excl. VAT) for UK and the rest of the world.

VirSyn has just updated its vocoder plug-in Matrix.

New features in v1.2.1 :

- Internal generator can now be used without MIDI note input.
- Line draw mode for channel matrix with shift+drag.
- AudioUnit standard effect without MIDI added.
- AudioUnit mono effect added.

Bug fixes :

- MIDI learn was broken in VST 2.4 / AudioUnit versions.

Matrix Users will be notified automatically about the update and the download links. A fully functional/time limited demo version is available - a Syncrosoft dongle (Steinberg key) is needed.