Auricula has just released five new plug-ins that aim to make you a better listener. 'Helix', 'Helix Pro', 'Incus', 'Malleus', and 'Stapes' improve your ability to hear processing like EQ, filters, delay, gain changes, alterations to the stereo field and much more. This is done through a 'quiz' mechanism. The plug-in automatically makes some change to your sound — you are then given a chance to listen critically — then you respond with what you think the correct answer is. You are then shown the right answer and a running score is kept. You make each exercise as easy as you need to and increase the level of difficulty as you progress, all the way to insanely difficult if you are so inclined.

The plug-ins work in a 'demo' mode, but to have access to all the available features the plug-ins must be purchased and authorized. They cost just $1.99 each to use through the end of the calendar year. All 5 plug-ins can be purchased in a 'bundle' for only $8.99.

All plug-ins are available in AudioUnit format and require OS X 10.4 or 10.5.

Hot on the heels of their successful "DAWg Day Afternoon 2" event last April, audioMIDI.com will again convert their Chatsworth facility into a mini trade show/educational seminar center on July 26th, 2008. Many of the industry's most popular digital audio software and hardware vendors will be present to show the newest and best in sound libraries, audio interfaces and speakers for the film and television community. In addition to informative demos and Q&A sessions, this event will also feature a panel of pro composers, great deals and giveaway items.

The audioMIDI.com Film & TV Composition Clinic is ideal for film and television composers of all levels, from aspiring beginner to seasoned veteran. Audio manufacturers will be on hand to demonstrate using the latest in high-end sound libraries and DAW hardware in the fast-paced world of media music and sound production.

Presenters include Apple (Logic Pro), Apogee (Symphony), Ilio (sound libraries), Native Instruments (virtual instruments and sound libraries), Yellow Tools (Independence), Steinberg (Cubase/Nuendo), Mark Of The Unicorn (Digital Performer), Antelope Audio (Isochrone clocks), JBL (LSR Series monitors), Equator Audio (Q Series monitors), Euphonix ((MC Control/MC Mix), Celemony (Melodyne), Audio Impressions (DVZ Strings) and ADAM Professional Audio (A7 monitors).

The event will be from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on July 26th, 2008. Refreshments and snacks provided. FREE and ample parking. For additional please call (818) 993-0772.

Contact :
audioMIDI.com
9240 Deering Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
T: (818) 993-0772
F: (818) 993-0856

Softube has just released Tube Delay, which is a vintage delay plug-in.

Tube Delay is a marriage between analog and digital, combining the warmth and natural compression from tubes with the features and versatility of a digital delay.

Features :

- 1000 ms delay
- Sync tempo to host
- Vintage style passive EQ
- Gritty feedback feature
- Tube preamp simulaton

Tube Delay is available now for both Mac and PC in VST, AU and RTAS formats at a price of $99 excl. VAT. Note that a fully functional 10 day demo is also available for download.

This month only, McDSP offers a great special on all native plug-ins. You may purchase any one native plug-in for $295, two native plug-ins for $495, three native plug-ins for $695 or four native plug-ins for $795.

All McDSP native plug-ins are included in this one-time-deal of creating your own bundle – Analog Channel, Channel G, Chrome Tone, CompressorBank, DE555, FilterBank, FutzBox, MC2000, ML4000, NF575, Revolver and Synthesizer One.

The McDSP Native product line supports RTAS and AudioSuite formats, and operates on Pro Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered. Special available only via electronic delivery. All plug-ins purchased within a bundle must be deposited to the same iLok account. Note that this offer ends July 31, 2008.

To provide the most cost-effective way for discerning audio professionals to own all the Oxford plug-ins, Sonnox has introduced 'Sonnox ELITE,' the ultimate collection of the entire product line.

The elegant new boxed set includes the full range of all seven Oxford plug-ins: EQ, Dynamics, Inflator, Transient Modulator, Reverb, Limiter and SuprEsser. Offered at a substantial 40% discount from individual unit prices, Sonnox ELITE will arm mixing, mastering, post and broadcast engineers with an arsenal of sophisticated processing tools designed to meet all their requirements. Sonnox Elite retails at £1,554 for the TDM version and £744 for Native.

In addition to Sonnox ELITE, two attractively priced alternatives are also available.

Sonnox Essential: Combines the Oxford EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and SuprEsser plug-ins to provide definitive control of all mixing processes. Offered at a 30% discount from individual unit prices, Sonnox Essential retails at £1,222 (TDM) and £571 (Native).

Sonnox Enhance: This collection of Oxford Inflator, Limiter and Transient Modulator plug-ins offers the ultimate option for increasing loudness, presence and punch. These three simple-to-use but extremely powerful plug-ins will dramatically enhance virtually any mix. Sonnox Enhance retails at £634 (TDM) and £319 (Native).