Mac and Music News
Through Saturday April 25, 2009
Feb 27 - 12:11 PM | Virtual Instrument > Myst Sonic |
Myst Sonic announces the release of the Chinese Pipe-GuanZi and AC Clean Modulator Sample Instrument for Kontakt.
As part of Silk Road history, the GuanZi (also called Bili) has been a main double reed wind instrument since Zhou Dynasty. It often plays with depicted in early Western Regions nomatic poetry,and its sound can be quite colorful, sometimes soft, sometimes thick, and sometimes raucous, very wide range tone expression that changes dynamics.
The Chinese Pipe-GuanZi works simply by using the mod wheel to simulate multi expressions, it controls staccato, vibrato sounds, and crossfade between soft sound and sharp sound samples.
.Live play performance control design (just one assignable controller required).
.Using Mod wheel in multi controls.
‧Realistic expression ...
As part of Silk Road history, the GuanZi (also called Bili) has been a main double reed wind instrument since Zhou Dynasty. It often plays with depicted in early Western Regions nomatic poetry,and its sound can be quite colorful, sometimes soft, sometimes thick, and sometimes raucous, very wide range tone expression that changes dynamics.
The Chinese Pipe-GuanZi works simply by using the mod wheel to simulate multi expressions, it controls staccato, vibrato sounds, and crossfade between soft sound and sharp sound samples.
.Live play performance control design (just one assignable controller required).
.Using Mod wheel in multi controls.
‧Realistic expression ...
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Feb 27 - 11:29 AM | Virtual Instrument > Puremagnetik |
Puremagnetik has released a new Micropak for Ableton Live 7, Kontakt 3 and Logic 8 called Bender. This is, as the name implies, a sample set of circuit-bent Stuff. Bender includes over 100 circuit bent loops, 5 glitchy percussion kits and 2 multisampled instruments captured from modified electronic devices.
Bender for Ableton Live includes over 100 Live Ready audio clips, 2 instruments and multiple alphabet voice racks. Each preset and clip loads with dynamic effect racks for instant tweaking and sound manipulation. In addition, Puremagnetik has programmed multiple racks emulating the glitch and looping mechanisms of the original bent devices.
The Kontakt version of Bender comes with 2 menus of over 100 circuit bent loops, 2 multisample instruments and multiple alphabet voice presets. Each instrument has been uniquely programmed with a custom Kontakt KSP GUI for the ultimate in expression and tweakability!
Bender for Logic includes a collection of EXS instruments, multiple pre-programmed channel strips and over 100 Apple Loops.
Pricing : Basic Monthly Subscription: $5.75/Month Basic Yearly Subscription: $60/Year All Access Pass - $198/Year.
Bender for Ableton Live includes over 100 Live Ready audio clips, 2 instruments and multiple alphabet voice racks. Each preset and clip loads with dynamic effect racks for instant tweaking and sound manipulation. In addition, Puremagnetik has programmed multiple racks emulating the glitch and looping mechanisms of the original bent devices.
The Kontakt version of Bender comes with 2 menus of over 100 circuit bent loops, 2 multisample instruments and multiple alphabet voice presets. Each instrument has been uniquely programmed with a custom Kontakt KSP GUI for the ultimate in expression and tweakability!
Bender for Logic includes a collection of EXS instruments, multiple pre-programmed channel strips and over 100 Apple Loops.
Pricing : Basic Monthly Subscription: $5.75/Month Basic Yearly Subscription: $60/Year All Access Pass - $198/Year.
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Feb 27 - 11:03 AM | Computer Hardware > RME |
RME presents the HDSPe AIO, the newly developed PCI Express version of the HDSP 9632.
The Advanced-Input-Output interface shines with the latest 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters, with more than 112 dB signal to noise ratio. For the first time, all inputs and outputs are simultaneously operational, even SPDIF (phono) and AES/EBU (XLR). Additional hi-quality analog inputs and outputs can easily be added by favourably priced expansion boards. Of course TotalMix, the flexible routing mixer, and SteadyClock, RME's clock technology with maximum jitter suppression of external clock signals, are on board too. HDSPe AIO also supports the optional TCO for synchronization to timecode (LTC/video).
Features :
- Balanced stereo analog in- and output, 24-bit/192kHz, > 112 dB SNR
- Optional analog expansion boards with 4 balanced in- or outputs
- All analog I/Os capable of 192 kHz, constant number of available channels
- 1 ADAT digital I/O, supporting 192 kHz via S/MUX4 operation
- 1 SPDIF digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable
- 1 AES/EBU digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable
- 1 Stereo headphone output, separate DA-converter and playback device
- So up to 18 inputs and 20 outputs can be used simultaneously!
- 1 MIDI I/O with 16 channels of hi-speed MIDI via breakout cable
- DIGICheck, RME's unique metering- and analysing tool
- TotalMix: 760 channel Mixer with 42 bit internal resolution
- Native PCI Express - no PCI to PCI Express bridge used
- Drivers : Windows 2000/XP/Vista/64 (full ASIO multi-client operation of WDM, GSIF 2.0 and ASIO 2.0), Mac OS X Intel (Core Audio and Core MIDI).
The HDSPe AIO ships in a basic version with unbalanced analog RCA/phono breakout cables. An analog breakout cable with balanced XLR is optional available. For further information and more technical details, please visit :
The Advanced-Input-Output interface shines with the latest 192 kHz AD- and DA-converters, with more than 112 dB signal to noise ratio. For the first time, all inputs and outputs are simultaneously operational, even SPDIF (phono) and AES/EBU (XLR). Additional hi-quality analog inputs and outputs can easily be added by favourably priced expansion boards. Of course TotalMix, the flexible routing mixer, and SteadyClock, RME's clock technology with maximum jitter suppression of external clock signals, are on board too. HDSPe AIO also supports the optional TCO for synchronization to timecode (LTC/video).
Features :
- Balanced stereo analog in- and output, 24-bit/192kHz, > 112 dB SNR
- Optional analog expansion boards with 4 balanced in- or outputs
- All analog I/Os capable of 192 kHz, constant number of available channels
- 1 ADAT digital I/O, supporting 192 kHz via S/MUX4 operation
- 1 SPDIF digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable
- 1 AES/EBU digital I/O, 192 kHz-capable
- 1 Stereo headphone output, separate DA-converter and playback device
- So up to 18 inputs and 20 outputs can be used simultaneously!
- 1 MIDI I/O with 16 channels of hi-speed MIDI via breakout cable
- DIGICheck, RME's unique metering- and analysing tool
- TotalMix: 760 channel Mixer with 42 bit internal resolution
- Native PCI Express - no PCI to PCI Express bridge used
- Drivers : Windows 2000/XP/Vista/64 (full ASIO multi-client operation of WDM, GSIF 2.0 and ASIO 2.0), Mac OS X Intel (Core Audio and Core MIDI).
The HDSPe AIO ships in a basic version with unbalanced analog RCA/phono breakout cables. An analog breakout cable with balanced XLR is optional available. For further information and more technical details, please visit :
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Feb 26 - 03:48 PM | Virtual Instrument > Puremagnetik |
Puremagnetik has just announced the release of a free Micropak for Ableton Live 7 : Selector. It includes 6 electronic drum kits and over 20 clips created by Puremagnetik Selector Contest winners.
Selector is available now as a free download at :
Selector is available now as a free download at :
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Feb 26 - 02:29 PM | Misc > Big Fish Audio |
Big Fish Audio releases Bollywood Elements, a new sample library inspired by the sound of "Bollywood", using the same melodic instruments and styles typically featured in songs, background scores of films of the genre.
Instruments : Bulbul Tarang, Sitar, Sarod, Shehnai, Sarangi, Flute, Mandolin, Tumbi, Ravan-hattha, Shankh
Bonus instrument : NarSingha
Contents :
- Over 2.5Gb of data including 1000 unique performances.
- Freshly recorded licks, one-shots, raga phrases, fx by seasoned musicians in India.
- Different keys, tempos for each instrument
- based on its nature and tonal quality.
Bollywood Elements is available now in Apple Loops and Wav formats at a price of $99.95. Audio examples are available at :
Instruments : Bulbul Tarang, Sitar, Sarod, Shehnai, Sarangi, Flute, Mandolin, Tumbi, Ravan-hattha, Shankh
Bonus instrument : NarSingha
Contents :
- Over 2.5Gb of data including 1000 unique performances.
- Freshly recorded licks, one-shots, raga phrases, fx by seasoned musicians in India.
- Different keys, tempos for each instrument
- based on its nature and tonal quality.
Bollywood Elements is available now in Apple Loops and Wav formats at a price of $99.95. Audio examples are available at :
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