Eiosis is proud to announce the release of AirEQ TDM. Their acclaimed 8 bands EQ - which already exists in all formats for OSX and Windows - is now available in the TDM/RTAS format for Protools HD on Mac OSX.

Protools HD users have now access to the mixing experience with AirEQ, which is really musical and intuitive, thanks to its particular sound character and its ergonomic interface which lets the mixing engineer works faster and spontaneously.

AirEQ TDM is available for TDM and RTAS, mono, stereo and 5.1 versions for $669/€479.

RME has announced the new OctaMic II Preamp, a completely new electronic design with increased features based on the highly acclaimed OctaMic and OctaMic D devices. The new OctaMic II features 8-channel 192 kHz/24 bit hi-class microphone and line pre-amplification and includes some significant enhancements compared to his predecessors.

New Features :

- The balanced TRS inputs of the Neutrik Combo XLR jacks are phantom power-free and can be operated as real line inputs
- The improved design of the input circuits allows for a maximum input level of +21 dBu with a convenient gain range from 0 dB up to 50 dB
- Improved signal to noise ratio (SNR) ADC 107.5 dB
- Improved THD, especially at high gains
- Optimised heat dissipation by a new and larger housing with improved convection
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IK Multimedia has announced that SampleTank 2.5 is now available. It includes many new features such as an enhanced built-in multi-effects system with send and master effects, the addition of a high-quality studio reverb, the ability to read all "Powered by SampleTank" instruments and more.

What's New :

- 5 send insert effects and 5 Master insert effects.
- New Master Loop sync.
- New Global Volume/Pan.
- New selectable Portamento curves.
- Includes high-quality reverb derived from Classik Studio Reverb.
- Includes 200 new Combi patches based on SampleTank XL sound set.
- Able to read any "Powered by SampleTank" instruments such as Sonik Synth 2, Miroslav Philharmonik and the upcoming SampleMoog, SampleTron and StudioPhonik.
- Includes bonus sound disk in SampleTank XL (boxed ...

Goldbaby is proud to announce the release of "The Tape808" for iDrum, Guru, Battery, Refill and Wav Pack. This is 407 samples taken from two 808's recorded into an Ampex 351 1/2" valve 2 track tape machine.The 808s were also put the 808's through other vintage gear and recorded naked into a Metric Halo ULN-2 firewire audio card.

Available as an instant download, all versions are priced at $24 except the sample pack which is $19.

Apogee Electronics introduces Duet, a new FireWire audio interface designed specifically for Apple's Mac computers. Duet is the first two-channel audio interface with control functions built directly into Apple's Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand software. Designed for ease of use and portability, its multi-function controller knob can select the input or output source and set gain or level. Duet is also capable of controlling MIDI devices with a simple setting in Apogee's Maestro software application.

Features :

- Two channels of professional-quality 24-bit/96kHz audio input and output
- Two balanced XLR inputs, with selectable 48V phantom power on each input
- Two unbalanced high impedance instrument inputs
- One high-level stereo headphone output
- Two unbalanced -10 dB ...