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CreamWare just adds a new member to its ASB (authentic sound box) family : the Prodyssey ASB synthesizer, a recreation of the legendary ARP Odyssey. It features 12 voice of polyphony, an effects section and USB computer integration. Patches can be edited directly on the hardware panel or via the supplied remote-control software which wiil be available for Mac OS X.

The Prodyssey ASB will ship May 2006 for 999 euros.

Numark in partnership with ArKaos announce the NuVJ Video Controller. The NuVJ is the perfect tool for DJs who want to synchronize video with their musical performance. The NuVJ allows DJs to incorporate images and video clips in much the same way as mixing music. With the NuVJ , the VJ can trigger images and video clips, add effects to them, mix them through an onboard DJ style crossfader and tweak them in order to create unique and spectacular shows. The hardware controller works seamlessly with existing DJ gear and the software is compatible with most computers and laptops.

Celemony Software presents the new 'Melodyne Sound Library' for the multi-track versions of Melodyne, cre8 and studio. The sounds of the libraries are derived from Ueberschall's 'Liquid Instruments' and are being offered specially to Melodyne owners at the end of April. The series begins with 'Saxophone', 'Bass' and 'Guitar', with 'The Voice 1 and 2' and 'Horn Section' to follow in early summer. The first Melodyne Sound Libraries, 'Saxophone', 'Bass' and 'Guitar' will probably be available at the end of April together with Melodyne cre8/studio 3.1.

Melodyne Sound Libraries will cost 139 euros (US$159).

Native Instruments today announced KONTAKT PLAYER 2, the second generation
of its platform for sample-based software instruments. The powerful Kontakt Script Processor (KSP) of KONTAKT 2 plays a central role in KONTAKT PLAYER 2-based instruments. The virtually unlimited flexibility of KSP allows for instruments with unprecedented functionality and musicality, including extremely authentic emulations of acoustic instruments. The first KONTAKT PLAYER 2 instruments to be made available to musicians will be "Stradivari Solo Violin" from Gary Garritan.

KONTAKT PLAYER 2 is based on the latest KONTAKT 2.1 engine, with the
corresponding update for KONTAKT users scheduled for release in April 2006.