Nomad Factory and DontCrac[k] proudly announces the launch of an incredible Group Buy offer that will allow customers to "group" and purchase any of five professional plugin bundles at up to 60% discount during a limited period of time. The idea is very simple : The more signups, the greater the discount...

Nomad Factory here want's to celebrate the launch of their new Blue Tubes Bundle V3 that they decided to make available in DontCrack's very hot Group Buy offer.

IK Multimedia has released version 2.2.1 of SampleTank, providing compatibility with Intel-Macs. SampleTank 2 L and XL users may download this software update for free on the IK Web site.

Additional enhancements in SampleTank 2.2.1 include:

* Mac OS X (standalone version) improved MIDI compatibility.
* MIDI Program Changes reliability improved.
* Dramatically improved load time speed when loading instruments.
* Improved search function reliability.
* Pro Tools 7 native support.
* Improved Audio Units multi-channel support.
* Fixed minor OS X installer issues.
* Fixed Audio Units BPM sync.

AudioRealism has announced Bass Line 2 and the most important feature is .... the sound :

* The bass is improved for less muddiness.
* The filter has been improved to incorporate subtle nonlinear effects for additional squelch.
* The distortion unit has been improved with less aliasing.
* The controls have been calibrated to better match the response of the original.

There are also several new features:

* Pattern analyzer with Audio detection
(it can create patterns using audio files as a source)
* Improved filter emulation
The filter has been improved so as to include the nonlinear behavior of the original
* Accent ducking
* Pattern library
* Two new 3D skins included

Other improved features:

* MIDI Learn function now displays all mapped CCs.
* Load m ...

M-Audio has announced its new NRV10 analog mixer with an integrated FireWire interface. Designed as a nerve center for computer-based recording and performance, the NRV10 boasts a professional-quality 8 x 2 analog mixer with a built-in 10 x 10 24-bit/96kHz FireWire digital audio interface. The NRV10 provides easy analog mixer control over direct feeds from multiple computer-based tracks, while elements like live vocals can run through the same processing used in the original studio tracks. The NRV10 also has built-in digital effects to enhance tracks without the hassle of modifying files. The unit also features a built-in effects section with 16 effects, including reverbs, delays, rotary speaker, flanger, chorus, tremolo, etc..., and in addition to the onboard effects, the included NRV10 i ...

The Ardour project is happy to be able to announce the involvement and support of Solid State Logic (SSL), one of the most respected and trusted names in the field of audio technology. SSL has chosen to support Ardour's development and to promote the idea of its broader adoption within the audio technology industry.
For more information see the Ardour Project web site.