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Jul 3 - 11:40 AM, by clouvel Music Software > Sagan Technology
Music Software : Metro prerelease 6.3.5.6 now available - macmusicSagan has updated all versions of its Metro to prerelease version 6.3.5.6. These new version fix several bugs and include new features :

- New: Normalize Faders function in the special menu
- New: View plug-ins by manufacturer or category.
- New: Metro will interpret the enclosing folder name of any VST plug-ins as the manufacturer name.
- New: When "manufacturer" is the selected plug-in sort field Metro will sort plug-ins by name if the manufacturer names are equal.
- New: Menu item for inserting a random chord progression.
- New: The Mouse Wheel can now be used for incrementing and decrementing numeric fields.
- New: Metro now receives MIDI data from VST plug-ins that send it.
- New: The jukebox now uses a triangle to indicate the currently playing song.
- New: Humanize and Extract Data have been added to the LX version.

These new versions are of course available in the MacMusic Software section.
Jul 1 - 04:24 PM, by clouvel Plug-ins > Wave Arts
Plug-ins : PowerSuite v5.20 - macmusicWaveArts announces the release of PowerSuite version 5.20. TrackPlug now includes a real time spectrum analyzer, support for external sidechain input and a user selectable EQ. This release also includes 192Kb support in Panorama, fixes a Panorama loading bug on MacIntel, fixes resource loading errors with TrackPlug, and improves compatibility with Mac 10.3.9. Power Suite 5 by WaveArts includes: TrackPlug, MultiDynamics, MasterVerb, FinalPlug and the new Panorama, a 3-D virtual acoustics processor with binaural HRTF technology.
Jul 1 - 02:12 PM, by clouvel Computer Hardware > Solid State Logic
Computer Hardware : SSL Duende shipping - macmusicSolid State Logic announces that Duende, its first entry in the DAW world, is shipping today. Duende is a DSP platform in a rack format, enabling you to have the SSL sound quality directly in your favorite audio software. It connects to your computer via Firewire 400 and the plug-ins are in AU, VST and RTAS so all DAWs are concerned. Each unit handles 32 channels at 96 KHz, and 2 can be daisy chained.

Duende ships at $1899.
Jul 1 - 11:08 AM, by clouvel Virtual Instrument > Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL)
Virtual Instrument : New Cube Vienna Instruments - macmusicVienna Symphonic Library announces that five new elements in the Symphonic Cube are now available : Woodwinds II, Brass I, Brass II, Harps and Percussion. The "Cube" contains all of the samples that are included in the Pro Edition and the Horizon Series, plus much more, for example, Fast Interval Performances, Trill Performances (using the speed controller), gypsy and harsh styles, ponticello, sul tasto, ricochet, mordents, arpeggios, etc.

The Vienna Instruments is now available as Universal Binary on Mac.
Jun 30 - 04:45 PM, by clouvel Computer Hardware > Kenton
Computer Hardware : Kenton unveils Prototype Ableton controllers - macmusicKenton unveils a couple of prototype controllers intended for use with Ableton Live or similar software. Neither unit has a final name at the moment and are temporarily being called AB Mini and AB DJ.

- The AB Mini communicates via USB, has 9 endless rotary encoders, 9 push buttons and a joystick. It is USB powered for convenience. The 9 encoder knobs can also be pushed to select MIDI channels to operate on - allowing up to 9 channels of operation. The joystick can send X and Y co-ordinates on the currently selected channel, and could be used for pitchbend and/or modulation control. The whole unit is finished in brushed aluminium with matching knobs and is the same width as a 12" powerbook.

- The AB DJ (our photo), as its temporary name suggests, is aimed at the DJ market. Again this controller is mainly aimed at Ableton Live and Tractor users. The unit has three channel strips and a master section. Each channel strip has a Master Volume with six rotary knobs below that. Beneath that again are 6 buttons which illuminate when active, intended for mutes, AB selection and headphone monitor. Beneath that are two pads which can be used for firing off samples. The whole unit is finished in brushed aluminium, and has USB and MIDI ports.

Price and availability to be announced, but if you have suggestions for better names or for improvements to the designs, please fell free to contact Kenton.
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