EdgeSounds has released the RatHole, a free universal compression utility especially designed for nondestructive compression of any files containing audio data in PCM 8/16/24 bit or IEEE_FLOAT 32 bit format. The compression ratio of the algorithm varies from 36% to 78% or even more, and depends on the size of audio data, the balance between the tone and noise component, bit depth and other factors. Usually, the higher is the bit depth and the fidelity of audio data the better is the compression ratio.
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Waves has announced the release of a powerful new dynamics processor called MaxxVolume. Combining technologies from Waves L2 Ultramaximizer, C1 Parametric Compander, Renaissance Vox and Renaissance Compressor, MaxxVolume offers all essential dynamics processing in one convenient tool.

Peterson Tuners has released an update to their popular software tuner program, StroboSoft. The update fixes minor GUI redraw issues and offers enhanced low note tracking in the Deluxe version's "Instrument Mode" on both Windows and Mac platforms.
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Lexicon Pro has announced the MX400 & MX400XL Dual Stereo / Surround Reverb Processors. These new single rack-space, 4-in, 4-out units combine an intuitive front-panel design with Lexicon's Hardware Plug-In technology, a unique USB connection and VST/AU interface for use with software recording platforms. Featuring a wide array of reverb algorithms, delays, effects and dbx dynamics, the MX400 series is equally suited for the home studio or live use. The USB "Hardware Plug-In" format allows users to have complete plug-in control over their MX400 within any VST or Audio Units software environment, enabling users to control all automation and recall parameters exactly as they would with any software plug-in. While MX400 provides TRS balanced I/O and MX400XL XLR I/O, both products offer 4 channel surround algorithms.
The MX400 will be available at an estimated street price of $499.95 and the MX400XL will have an estimated street price $549.95.
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