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Through Saturday February 19, 2005
Feb 19 - 06:09 PM, by clouvel Apple > Apple
Apple : Mac Mini, maxi music ? - macmusicWhen they ran as a headline "Mac mini, maxi success ?" a few days ago, our MacGeneration french colleagues probably answered our existential questions on the future of the Mac mini. Judging by the first weeks in the life of the Apple computer whose price is finally adapted to the market, there seems to be a Mac Mini effect that may be the same as the iPod effect. Indeed, though a "BYODKN" computer (Bring your own display, keyboard & mouse) might initially look complex as a first purchase, it actually had four main assets : the retailers, the switchers, the fans, and...the brokes.

As for the iPod, the manufacturers have displayed much imagination for long to propose accessories. As for the Mac Mini, if we can already plan future accessoiries "designed for Mac Mini" (keyboard, mouse,...), the industry seems to seize this little Mac that is both efficient and affordable not simply to produce accessories but rather to integratee it. We rapidly saw Cyndustries propose a "Cynthia Mac", a sort of modular synthetiser produced around the Mac Mini, and today we see the retailers propose complete configurations that are built in relation with the youngest one by Apple. For a few days, one of the biggest French retailers, Playback, has proposed a "playback mini" configuration composed of a Mac mini 1.42Ghz, a keyboard and an Apple mouse, a TFT 15 inches screen and a digital interface with softwares, that vary according to the three configurations that are under 1,400 € each. The interface is somewhat becoming the accessory, but it's more "pro" than an iPod case!
Feb 19 - 02:42 PM, by clouvel Plug-ins > Trillium Lane Labs
Plug-ins : TL Space TDM & RTAS updated to v1.1 - macmusicConvolution reverb TL Space by Trillium Lane Labs has just been updated to version 1.1, in both RTAS and TDM formats. The new version of TL Space features an integrated IR installer for installing new IR sets. In addition, TL Space 1.1 offers a new preferences screen and improved compatibility with large post production sessions and Avid Xpress systems.

Info and download in the MacMusic softwares section.
Feb 18 - 05:10 PM, by clouvel Virtual Instrument > Native Instruments
Virtual Instrument : Absynth 3.0.1 released - macmusicNative Instruments has updated Absynth to version 3.0.1. This software sampling instrument and synthesizer now features : many fixes, stability improvements, minor cosmetic enhancements, GUI update issues solved, undo waveform edit fixed, Control of sliders in the 3rd row fixed and several other minor bugfixes.
Feb 18 - 03:10 PM, by Airy (translated by clouvel)Plug-ins > Plasq
Plug-ins : Plasq released Musolomo free AudioUnit - macmusicNew audio and software crew, Plasq, unleashes Musolomo into the world. Musolomo is a new sampler instrument designed for live use. With Ultra streamlined sampling and playback work flow, you can sample, play and manipulate, all from your MIDI keyboard. Free yourself from the visual tie of the computer screen and mouse clicks. Key features : Sample, copy, and erase without the need to look at a computer screen, Peripheral vision feedback design, Record and play sync before and after play and record, DigiSkip technology, allowing time-jumping, Speedster technology for timestretching to host tempo, re-pitching, Autolooper allowing very easy on-the-fly loop making, Play through modes great for 'break-downs', and much more !

Musolomo is now available as a free OS X AudioUnit.
Feb 18 - 11:45 AM, by melenko (translated by clouvel)Audio Hardware > Tapco
Audio Hardware : Two new direct injection boxes by Tapco - macmusicTapco unveils two new direct injection boxes, to connect your guitar or bass direct to your mixer - without losing tone due to impedance mismatches, low levels, and 60-cycle hum. The DI-1A model can be powered via 48v phantom power from a mixer or internally via two 9-volt batteries. The DI-1P model features a filter for enhancing bass and guitar sounds. They both feature 1/4" input and thru connections with ground lift.
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