TC Electronic and Blue Microphones have announced that TC Electronic is appointed as the exclusive European distributor for all products and accessories of Blue Microphones. Here's the official Press Release :

Since its inception in 1995, Blue has grown to become a top brand in the industry through its unmatched sonic quality, application specific designs and unparalleled aesthetic. TC Electronic is a leader in digital signal processing and a major player in other aspects of the digital audio technology world, such as digital amplification and networking.

Waves has just released a new plug-in called Center.

Ideal for final mixes and mastering, Waves Center is an innovative new processor that separates phantom Center content from Side (L/R) content. With Center, you can zero in on the phantom center and bring out or bring down the vocals without affecting everything else. Perfect for post-production engineers and DJs as well, Center lets you reposition, isolate, and even eliminate elements of your mix.

Using a unique dynamic engine which considers the amplitude, frequency, and time envelope of stereo sources, Center gives you the power to radically re-balance your spatial imagery. Adjustable punch, high frequency, and low frequency controls let you enhance detail with maximum impact.

Controls :

- High controls balance of high frequency content between the Center and Sides. 0 - 100 (0=Center)
- Low controls balance of low frequency content between the Center and Sides. 0 - 100 (0=Center)
- Punch controls the spread of transient content between the Center and Sides. 0 - 100 (0=Center)
- Center controls the Center gain. +6dB to Off
- Sides controls the Sides gain +6dB to Off
- Master Gain controls the overall stereo gain. +6dB to -24dB
- Output Meters displays the stereo output after processing. 0 dBFS to -36 dBFS
- Center Detection Meter Displays the Center content of the stereo source

Waves Center is available now for both Mac and PC in VST, AU and RTAS formats for a fee of $400 and in TDM formats for $800.

Here's a great review about Mu Voice, an inline vocal effects processor focused on harmonization, tuning, and effects.

"For those of us who have ever spent time in a studio situation attempting to give a vocalist a crash course in harmonies, or having a loop that we wished had a three part harmony, or the performer that wants backing vocals but does not have the resources or funds to support such a group, Mu Voice just might be the plug-in for you."

The famous Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard has died last monday in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Hubbard, who had suffered a heart attack on Nov. 26, was 70.

Born in Indianapolis, He was known primarily for playing in the bebop, hard bop and post bop styles from the early 60s and on. His unmistakable and influential tone contributed to new perspectives for modern jazz and bebop. During his career he has played with legends such as John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, McCoy Tyner, Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.

Radikal Technologies unveils Spectralis II, the successor to Radikal's original hybrid synth.

With up to 2 GB sample memory and tons of new features Radikal raises the bar again for our competition. Never stop the sequencer engine again with the fully redesigned sequencer engine that allows for on the fly realtime sequencing, recording of MIDI controllers and overdubbing.

Quick Sound Selection for every part - your most favorite sounds are just one fingertip away. Transpose your patterns and step sequences with the attached keyboard and control the Spectralis parameters via MIDI from your computer.

The only thing left untouched in the new design is the sound engine, which is "still the warmest and richest sound out there with the power of a modular synthesizer in a box", according to Radikal.

Spectralis II is sheduled for February 2009 and will cost € 1998 incl. VAT.