KResearch has just released a major update of its "modular reverb-echoes based multi-effect plug-in" KR-Space.

New features :

- New high precision sliders and knobs.
- Early/Late balance is now Listener position.
- The new sliders and knobs correct a bug from the previous version where it was difficult to adjust values near the minimum value settings.
- Sliders accept keyboard input by double click.
- Knob value boxes accept keyboard input.
- New skin.
- New input selector with left/right/stereo instead of mono button.
- New LED VU meters.
- New preset name display (VST only).
- New Active Module connection graph.
- New Graphic Link button.
- New Aose Graphic Animation Display with :

. Frequency changes bubble outer color.
. Frequency variation varies colours betwe ...

CharterOak Acoustic Devices, manufactures of hand assembled pro audio equipment announces the release of the Small Studio Collection. The collection will be on display at the AES Show in Amsterdam later this month.

The Small Studio Collection is the total microphone solution for small recording studios with a tight budget. Consisting of a critics favorite, the SA538 Large Diaphragm Condenser, the E700 Solid State condenser and a sequentially numbered matched pair of M900s. Start up and well established studios will benefit from this full spectrum selection of microphones and will be able to tackle any recording situation from vocals to orchestra to loud electric guitars.

The collection is delivered in a solid locking flight case with all of the necessary accessories and CharterOak's Lifetime Warranty. The Collection will be available through Authorized CharterOak Dealers beginning in June for $3300.

IK Multimedia is proud to announce the official launch of the worldwide "Stomp onto a Revolution" Tour. StompIO, their hardware-software guitar and bass multi FX system, will be featured in open clinics and special events dedicated to "change the way musicians gig live and record in the studio forever"...

Kicking off in May and lasting through Summer 2008, "Stomp onto a Revolution" Tour dates will be held in the United States, Germany, Japan, Italy and the UK, with more to be announced. These special events are free to attend, featuring famous and expert musicians that already use StompIO live on stage and in the studio. Reserve your seat now and catch the StompIO Tour to win music gear prizes and concert tickets.

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Following 2 years of beta releases, MachineCodex Software has announced the release of AudioCodex v1.0 (previously known as MachineHead).

AudioCodex is the only player for Mac OS X that tightly integrates your media, iTunes Library, Quartz Compositions and CoreAudio Audio Units effects. AudioCodex is made for musicians, DJs, audiophiles and casual listeners alike. AudioCodex allows users to easily create loops and apply real-time Audio Units effects to tracks from iTunes and elsewhere. It is built around a unique hybrid CoreAudio/QuickTime playback engine which preferentially plays files with CoreAudio.

AudioCodex is available now for Mac OS X at a price of $29.95. Note that a free 30 day trial version is also available.

Native Instruments today announced two new members of the Guitar Rig family : Guitar Rig Session and Guitar Rig 3 XE.

Guitar Rig 3 XE :

Guitar Rig 3 XE is a new declination of the Guitar Rig software which offers a selection of five "true-to-life" tube amplifier models and 12 cabinet types, as well as 21 stomp boxes and effect units. All components can be freely combined in the virtual Guitar Rig rack. A library with over 150 instantly playable tones from different musical eras and genres is included, together with several helpful tools including dual tape-decks, metronome, tuner, and a dedicated Live View.

Guitar Rig 3 XE will be available in June 2008 for a suggested retail price of $119 / €99. More information available here.


Guitar Rig Session :

Guitar Rig Session is a new recording solution for guitarists, bass players and songwriters which combines the new Guitar Rig 3 XE software with a specially designed audio interface and additional recording software.

The crucial link between the instrument