AudioThing has announced the release of SX1500, Analog Synth Emulation for Kontakt 4.2.2

- 2 Oscillators (Saw, Square, Pulse 5%)
- 1 Noise generator (White/Pink)
- 12dB/oct filter (like the original)
- 1 LFO (Sine) for Pitch and Cutoff
- 2 Envelopes
- 24 Factory Presets
- 24 User Presets (save function within the Kontakt GUI)
- Sample resolution: 44.1Khz / 24Bit
- Size: 118 MB installed
- Custom performance view
- Native Instruments Kontakt 4.2.2 full retail version is required
- Price: $9

Algoriddim Updates Popular djay App with New Exclusive Features for iPad 2.

The new features, designed exclusively to leverage the high-performance dual core processor of the iPad 2, include high quality time-stretching (key lock) and an enhanced audio analysis. Hailed as one of the most feature-rich iPad apps by reviewers and music lovers alike, djay transforms an iPad into a full-fledged DJ system with a hyper-realistic turntable interface and direct access to iTunes music library.

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is delighted to release the latest VST Sound Instrument Set, Hypnotic Dance, with synth sounds and presets tailored to the latest HALion line-up. The Hypnotic Dance add-on is now available exclusively as download for Windows and Mac OS X from the Steinberg Online Shop for EUR 29.99.*

Compatible with HALion Sonic, HALion Sonic SE and HALion 4, the Hypnotic Dance VST Sound Instrument Set complements sound libraries for dance-driven productions with 300 synthesizer programs and 100 step modulator presets. The included custom-designed macro page is added automatically to the program and provides immediate access to major parameters and content best suited for music styles the likes of techno, trance and electro.

Taking influence from Bassnectar, Diplo, Skrillex, Magnetic Man, Skream, Benga and a host of other Dubstep artists comes Prime Loops' latest release, "Dubstep Invasion", produced by our newest producer and skilled beat freak MRK1 to give you that authentic Dubstep sound.

"Dubstep Invasion", is packed full of 300Mb+ of over 200 heavy duty Dubstep loops and samples including drum loops, wobble basslines, drum one-shots, SFX samples and more all dutifully manufactured, professionally mastered, tried, tested and polished by the Prime Loops' team to bring you all the 100% royalty free bass, percussion and synth sounds you need.
As with all our other Prime Loops' releases "Dubstep Invasion", will work on any setup and is available as an instant download to allow you to drag and drop the sounds where you want them to create our own genre-defining dubstep tracks straight away.

Formats include: .WAV, FL Studio, Acid Loops, Reason Refill, Garageband, Ableton Live Pack and more!

EaReckon has launched a Group Buy for EAReverb.
EAReverb is an algorithmic reverb plugin available as a 32/64bit VST/AU for Mac and a VST for PC.

This reverb is unanimously considered as an extremely natural sounding reverb by users and reviewers.

Normal price is €129 but it could get as low as €49.

- Anyone can subscribe until May 20th 2011.
- There is no entry fee.
- The final price will depend on the number of subscribed buyers on May 21st 2011.
- After verification, this price will be available during a defined period (at least one week).

A "max price" option is available so you can automatically enter the group as soon as your "max price" is reached. For example, if you do not want to (or cannot) pay more than €49 for EAReverb, you can set your max price to €49 right now.
If enough people are willing to pay €49, the final price will immediately reach €49 and you will be automatically added to the buyers list. If the final price is more than your "max price", you will not have to buy the software.