Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH today released trial copies of their latest soft synthesizers, Padshop Pro and Retrologue.

The 30-day trial versions of Padshop Pro and Retrologue are available as downloads from their respective product pages.

Independent app designer Dante Varnado Moore today introduces MOGUL 1.0, his new all-in-one songwriting and multi-track recording studio app for iPad and iPhone.

Developed specifically for Hip Hop artists, rappers, singers and songwriters, musicians can import beats, write lyrics, record vocals and publish their completed song to the world. Each track has its own volume fader allowing users to get the proper mix before bouncing and sharing the finished song, and much more.

EASTWEST founder and producer Doug Rogers, but also Joe Chiccarelli and Steven Wilson , Matt Chamberlain, Steve Sidelnyk, produce a new Master Series.

The production of this new Masters Series of Virtual Instruments is part of a number of events leading up to celebrating EASTWEST‚s 25th Anniversary year in 2013.

With a completely updated interface, more efficient control, new transient shaper, redesigned Exciter module, new EQ filters and more, Alloy 2's forward thinking features and time-saving flexibility will bring character and life to every element of your mix.

Key Features
- Get six powerful tools in one integrated plug-in: Equalizer, Dynamics, Exciter, De-Esser, Transient Shaper and Limiter.
- Achieve exceptional sound quality, balancing vintage emulation with digital precision.
- Hear results immediately with zero latency performance, whether you're tracking in real-time or in the midst of a mix session.
- Visualize your mixing decisions with rich meter displays to guide the way.
- Start fast, then go deep with over 250 presets and a tweaker's paradise of advanced controls.
- Easily monitor and tweak the most relevant controls for all active modules in Alloy 2's new Overview Panel.
- Sidechaining support lets you control the Dynamics module from other tracks in your mix.
- Crosschaining allows you to trigger the Dynamics module with another frequency band of the same input source for never-heard-before compression and gating effects.
- Completely customize your signal routing with two Dynamics stages, sidechain mapping and more.

Introductory price: £99.00 / €125.00

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- Hollywoodwinds: $179
- CineBrass CORE: $349
- CineBrass PRO: $349
- CineBrass Bundle: $698
- CineWinds CORE: $299
All other titles are 30% off. If you've been planning a Cinesamples purchase, now is the time to buy! Sale ends August 15. Happy Summer!