Yellow Tools has announced the release of Independence version 1.5.0, a major update for the software sampler workstation. This new version contains new instrument Layers for the sophisticated MIDI file player engine "Arranger" with automatic chord recognition. Also new are three powerful modelers: The Mic Modeler, the Cabinet Modeler and the Preamp Modeler. Beside many more features, the performance of Independence's basic technology "A.I.T." (Advanced Instrument Technology) has been improved. In addition, the second Independence software extension - the Pro Surround Extension - is included in the update.

Independence v1.5.0 highlights :

* Universal Binary support for Intel-Macs.
* Pro Surround Environment: support all professional surround formats, like Pro Logi ...

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Allen & Heath has introduced a fourth control surface to the iLive digital mixing console system, joining the existing iLive-122, iLive-144 and iLive-176. The new iLive-80 is the smallest in the range of control surfaces, designed for smaller applications such as theatres, churches and touring bands.

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Flux has launched the Spring Pack bundle which features Solera, Pure Compressor, Pure Expander, Pure DCompressor, Pure DExpander and Epure with 30% discount. SPring pack is online available for €889.

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