Livid Instruments has released Livid Looper, a new free audio looping software.

Features :

• Up to six files loaded in each looper for quick recall and playback
• Loop is automatically pitch shifted to match the BPM
• Automatic segmenting for slicing up a loop
• Interactive waveform display for arbitrary loop selections
• Assignable to crossfader
• Record live audio and instantly loop it
• Multiple audio effects, including a VST effect
• Granulator for scramble or time-shift effects
• Record up to 8 synced sequences of knob turns and effect changes
• Record up to 8 synced sequences of segment and file changes
• All actions are quantized to the master BPM
• Easy MIDI learn function
• Tight integration with Livid's Ohm controller
• Free of charge and open source (developed in Cycling 74's Max/MSP)

Livid Looper is available now for both Mac OS X and Windows.

Six weeks have passed since the official release of Sequel 2 and Steinberg has finally launched a free trial version... better late than never !

The Sequel 2 Trial Version showcases all the new features introduced with Sequel 2 such as the Controller Learn Mode, Track Freeze, Track Icons, the enhanced Sequel MediaBay, the Virtual Keyboard and much more.

Sequel 2 is available for both Mac OS X and Windows at a retail price of €99. Updates from the previous version are available exclusively from Steinberg's online store for €29.00.

Today, IK Multimedia announces an extended range of downloadable products for purchase from the IK online store.

Previously available only for single FX plug-in downloads, IK's downloadable product range has now been extended to include the following instruments, workstation plug-ins and bundled effects :

- Virtual Instruments -

- SampleTank 2.5 XL
- SampleTank 2.5 L
- Miroslav Philharmonik
- Miroslav Philharmonik CE
- Sonik Synth 2
- SampleMoog
- SampleTron

- Effects Bundles -

- Total Effects Bundle
- Total Guitar & Bass Gear Bundle

After purchasing downloadable products from the online store, customers will receive a serial number that, once registered, will enable them to download the purchased software and sounds from their IK user area.
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Earlier this year Celemony introduced the new Direct Note Access technology, followed by a huge echo in the public. Now a film team came to visit Melodyne inventor Peter Neubäcker in his laboratory for a preview to this groundbreaking technology. Their result is a 14-minute interview that gives you a deep insight into the possibilites of Direct Note Access.

Groovebox Music presents Brainwerks: Pro Tools Operator Tutorials, a collection of Pro Tools video tutorials by Pro Tools super genius Stefan Hedengren.

From the basics, such as I/O Setup and fast track creation, to more advance topics such as making stems and submixes, Elastic Time, and daily clean up, Stefan shows you his personal tricks and techniques in detail, and sometimes wacky way, to becoming a serious Pro Tools operator.

You can view all the video tutorials in the "Pro Tools Operator" collection online for 30 days for $14.99 or download and own the full disc for $49.99. The boxed disc version will ship in 2-3 weeks for $54.99 plus shipping, but you can order it today and get the instant digital download included for free so you can start learning right away.