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Aug 8 - 01:17 PM, by Francois Déchery Music Software > Digidesign
Music Software : Digidesign ships Protools HD 7.2 - macmusicDigidesign is now shipping Pro Tools HD 7.2 software. New mixing and automation enhancements include VCA-style groups, pan grouping, plug-in parameter linking, flexible new automation modes and additional new functionality for ICON users, such as VCA fader spill, two-knob surround panning and much more.

Extended digital video functionality includes the ability to cut video along with audio and create multiple video tracks and playlists within a single session. For fast review and approval, Pro Tools HD 7.2 software allows users to bounce video and audio to a QuickTime movie. Most common QuickTime resolutions – including H.264 – can now be played back through Avid Mojo or AVoption|V10.
Aug 7 - 11:04 PM, by Francois Déchery Apple > Apple
Apple : MacPro released - macmusicDuring the WWDC 2006, Steve Jobs unveiled the new MacPro, replacing the G5 product line. This new mac features:
- Two 2.66GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon "Woodcrest" processors
- 4MB shared L2 cache per processor
- 1.33GHz dual independent frontside buses
- 1GB memory (667MHz DDR2 fully-buffered DIMM ECC)
- NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphics with 256MB memory
- 250GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 7200-rpm hard drive1
- 16x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

MacPro is available today for $2499. As usual, BTO configurations are available from the AppleStore.
Aug 7 - 11:43 AM, by quikquak Plug-ins > QuikQuak
Plug-ins : RaySpace now as Audio Unit and Universal Binary - macmusicQuikQuak announced that its reverb plug-in RaySpace is now available as an Audio Unit and supports Universal Binary for AU and VST.New Features also include a new preset selector and a more efficient processing.

RaySpace is an acoustic room simulator. This unique reverb creates up to five channels of surround-sound reverb, all calculated in real-time. The characteristics of the room shape, height, positions and materials can all be adjusted while you listen, making RaySpace a very inspirational and spontaneous tool.
Aug 7 - 10:39 AM, by krisg (translated by SquishyCat)Music Software > Mark Of The Unicorn
Music Software : DP 5.1 Universal Binary (Intel Mac) Update Now Shipping - macmusicDigital Performer 5.1 is now available as a free update to all registered DP5 users. This maintenance update, provided as a Universal Binary application, can be installed on an Intel Mac or PowerPC Mac and provides numerous code enhancements and optimizations for both Mac platforms.
Aug 7 - 10:30 AM, by Nolot Industry > Sibelius
Industry : Avid Acquires Sibelius - macmusicAvid Technology, announced that it has acquired Sibelius Software Ltd., for approximately $23 million. Sibelius is a leading music applications software company with products for professionals, educators, and students who want to use computers to write, teach or learn music. The deal further expands Avid's broad portfolio of digital content creation tools with software for music notation and composition, coursework, testing, playback, publishing, authoring, and e-commerce. As a business unit of Avid's audio division, Digidesign, Sibelius will continue to develop and market its own line of software, and going forward, customers can expect to see exclusive and targeted product offerings that combine a range of powerful tools, including Sibelius software, Digidesign Pro Tools Academic software, and M-Audio keyboards, microphones, and other audio peripherals.
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