Steinberg has updated Cubase to version 5.1.1. Among several improvements and bug fixes, this version is now compatible with Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) and Microsoft Windows 7.

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Nomad Factory and audioMIDI.com are proud to offer the BlueVerb DRV-2080 studio reverb plug-in at just $15.00 (retail $149- over 89% off!). This limited-time offer ends 12/31/09 at midnight.

The Nomad Factory BlueVerb DRV-2080 is a vintage-style world-class recording studio reverb. Intended to recreate the warm qualities of vintage-style digital reverbs from the 80's, the BlueVerb is nothing short of amazing (available for Mac/PC, VST/AU/RTAS formats).

Nomad Factory BlueVerb DRV-2080 is available for purchase via electronic serial number at this special price until 12/31/09, exclusively from :

Helix by 9 Soundware is a collection of presets for the ES2 synthesizer within Apple Logic Pro. The sound set explores the extraordinary instrument capable of shaping a vast array of timbres with extensive control options. From harmonic tones and drums to atonal sounds with extreme settings, these 150 patches were designed for use in a wide range of applications.

The sound set consists of 4 main categories. "Bass", "Lead", the two subcategories of "Miscellaneous" ("Harmonic" and "Inharmonic"), and "Pad" each contain 30 sounds.

Examples include chaotic leads (e.g., Conficker.pst, My Crow Soft.pst, and Teraflop.pst), 5th-harmonized basses (e.g., Lowrider.pst, Ripe Fruit.pst, and Shark.pst) and leads (e.g., Touchscreen.pst and Wardriving.pst), sequence-like textures (e.g., Low Battery.pst and Timepiece.pst), dissonant backdrops (e.g., Abyss.pst and Hex.pst), noise instruments (e.g., Fire Blueprint.pst), and impacts (e.g., Crash.pst, Scud.pst, and Slug.pst).

The 0.7 MB download includes 150 .pst files.

Helix is available now for $29.99 at :

Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Synthesis Bundle and the Instrument Bundle for the holiday season.

The Synthesis Bundle comprises Tassman 4, Ultra Analog VA-1, and String Studio VS-1 and represents savings of 50% off the separately purchased price. The Synthesis Bundle is available now and until January 5th, 2010 for $399 direct from AAS' website.

The Instrument Bundle comprises Lounge Lizard EP-3, Strum Acoustic GS-1, and Strum Electric GS-1 and represents savings of 45% off the separately purchased price. The Instrument Bundle is available now and until January 5th, 2010 for $379 direct from AAS' website.

The Vienna Symphonic Library team is pleased to announce their traditional holiday offers.

For the first time, holiday discounts apply to all products, including Standard Libraries and Extended Libraries of the Vienna Instruments DVD Collections, Instrument Downloads, and Software products. Customers who purchase at least 5 products within the same category (e.g., 5 Standard Libraries, 5 Extended Libraries or 5 Download Products) receive a discount of 20%. Purchases of 10 products or more within the same category are awarded a discount of 30%.