Tascam has announced the avaibility of the SS-CDR1, a single-rackspace CD recorder which also features solid state recording to Compact Flash cards for maximum flexibility and recording times. Audio can be recorded to Compact Flash card and then transferred to CD or vice-versa, and the recorder features standard Tascam features such as automatic track increment, balanced XLR in and out and RS-232C control.

The SS-CDR1 has balanced and unbalanced analog I/O as well as S/PDIF digital I/O. The unit can be controlled with RS-232C, parallel or a wired remote control. Compact Flash cards up to 8GB can be installed for hours of recording time at MP3 or WAV file formats.

Let me introduce you to Breverb, a high quality reverberation plug-in for Mac and PC which features four different algorithms modeled after several popular and very classic hardware units.

"Breverb claims to model some of the industry's most acclaimed classic reverb hardware, and though they do not mention what exact devices they are I doubt I would be far off the mark to say that the name Lexicon would be right at the top of the list. In fact the sounds remind me very much of Lexicon's now defunct Lexiverb but without the heavy CPU hit that made it available only for digidesign TDM users – certainly not the case for Breverb."

Tascam unveils the TM-ST1 which is a stereo microphone with stereo pattern switching. The recordist can select between 90 and 120 degree pickup to capture more ambience or to reduce background noise. The mid-side design captures a wide stereo field while maintaining a solid center image.

It employs a back-electret condenser capsule for crisp response with a long battery life. The output cable terminates to a 3.5mm stereo jack for use with recorders like Tascam's DR-1. Also included with the microphone are a tabletop stand, wind screen and mic stand clip.

The TM-ST1 is available now at a retail price of $99.

MOTU has finally released Digital Performer 6 which is a a major upgrade to the company's flagship digital audio sequencer. DP 6 features a redesigned user interface, which includes the ability to zoom in the Track window.

Two new signal processing plug-ins are included: Pro Verb, a convolution reverb that MOTU says is very CPU efficient, and Masterworks Leveler, a dynamics processor that models the classic LA-2A. A new, and very flexible track comping feature is also included. It gives you plenty of control for comping takes, and it even lets you comp your comps.

DP 6 will also include support for Broadcast WAV files, which means your sequence's audio files no longer need to be in Sound Designer II format. Also included is support for Final Cut Pro XML files, allowing you easily edit your video's audio track in DP. Another key addition is the ability to burn CDs directly from DP.

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Dear guitarists, Peavey has just announced the release of ReValver Mk III at Summer NAMM 2008.

Features :

- 64-bit amplifier modeling software
- 15 amp models, including Peavey 6505, JSX, Classic, ValveKing and Triple XXX.
- Modules in amp head, preamp and power amp formats.
- Two operation modes, with 64-bit and oversampling in HQ mode for hi-fi fanatics.
- FFT based convolution reverb, including sampled spring reverb.
- More than 150 speaker samples using real-time convolution and membrane modeling.
- Algorithm improvements from Mk II to enhance realism, especially in the tube and transformer simulation.
- Standard Tuner and Simul-Tuner with six independent tuners for tuning to presets.

ReValver Mk III is available now for Mac OS X and Windows in VST, AU and Standalone versions at a price of 299.99$. Note that a demo version is also available.