After almost a year of development Livid Instruments is very excited to finally announce that the Ohm64 will be released on June, 15. Ohm64, a completely redesigned Ohm, is a real-time USB / MIDI control surface which aims to give digital audio and video performers an innovative interface for performance and presentation. This second generation brings a lot of new features :

• USB Powered
• Bi-Directional MIDI communication
• Class-compliant: no drivers needed
• 75 Programmable backlight buttons for talk-back and interactive performance
• Programmable MIDI mapping allows you to

Steinberg has announced the release of its Cubase iC remote controller application, which runs on Apple iPhone and iPod Touch products.

Running on both Mac OS X and Windows platforms, Cubase iC* provides comprehensive control for Steinberg's Cubase and Cubase Studio 5.0.1 Music Production Systems and is now available free of charge exclusively through the Apple iTunes Store.

*The pre-release version of Cubase iC was known as Cubase RC.

XILS-lab announces XILS 3, a new matrix-style virtual synth based on the architecture of a classic matrix based modular synthesizer (the legendary EMS VCS3).

Features :

• Three aliasing-free oscillators: sine, ramp, square, triangle.
• One 2/4 poles low pass filter (a 3 pole self-oscillating mode is also planned).
• One envelope, based on two different designs, trapezoid and ADSR.
• One spring reverb.
• One ring modulator.
• One 128 steps sequencer.
• Two output static filters.
• One joy-stick.
• Three connection matrix.
• One input gate.
• One input envelope follower.
• One pitch tracker.
• One transient tracker.
• Mono/Unison/Polyphonic playing mode, up to 18 voices of polyphony.
• All paramete ...

AcousticsampleS announces the releases of AcademicGrand Steinway D Grand, a piano sample library.

The AcademicGrand is a 1963 Steinway D concert grand which has seen countless recitals and concerts over the years where it served as the University of Arkansas' primary concert instrument. The piano has been an inspiration to hundreds of students and visitors, and with being well-maintained and cared for, it's a wonderful instrument with a unique history and classic American Steinway sound.

- This Library is the result of a collaboration with Lance Herring
- 2,82Go sample bank, no loops
- Recorded at 24Bits/48Khz
- 4 Velocity layers for the sustain
- 4 Velocities for the release.
- Pedal Up and Pedal Down samples
- 3 release types, notes, thumps, on pedal down (3d one only in Kontakt)
- Additionnal pedal noise (up and down), automatic in kontakt version
- Advanced scripting (Kontakt)
- Really easy to play, just like a real piano, no more and no less.
- Kontakt 2 and 3 (GIGA coming soon). Easy to use Kontakt interface
- priced at €59

Visit the website for screenshots, audio and videos demos of the library.

Sterling Audio unveils the ST69, a new tube condenser microphone.

At the heart of the ST69's Class-A tube triode design is a Groove Tubes GT6205 low noise, low heat, subminiature tube which combines classic tube tone with increased transparency and reliability. The 1" double-sided multi-pattern capsule, (hand assembled and oven baked for stable long term operation), features a gold-evaporated Mylar diaphragm that is only 3 microns thick. Combined with its Disk Resonator system, this provides the ST69 with exceptionally accurate transient response and sonic detail — extending mid through high frequencies naturally in a smooth sweep. This advanced technology makes it the ideal mic for recording vocals, acoustic instruments and drums.

A sleek brushed stainless steel body complements its technical brilliance with stunning looks. Other features include Omni, Cardioid and Figure-8 patterns, selectable -10dB pad and 75Hz,12dB/octave high-pass filter, as well as a custom-wound nickel-core output transformer specifically optimized for the ST69.

The ST69 is available now and priced at $599.