XILS-lab is launching a special "Summer XILS 3 Promotion" offering a 25% discount off all XILS 3 purchases between July 6, 2009 through September 6, 2009.

The XILS 3 will be available throughout the summer for €165 ($230).

The XILS 3, is an exciting new matrix style virtual modular synthesizer. Based on the architecture of the legendary EMS VCS3 synth, the XILS 3 is capable of creating both 'classic' sounds and totally new ones. In addition, a built-in sequencer, based on the EMS 256 sequencer, can be used to create original and complex sequences. The XILS 3 is available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU and RTAS plug-in formats.

Sonokinetic is a newly formed Dutch company that specializes in the production of high quality yet very affordable samples. Since late 2008 they've been developing new production tools (samples, loops and sound design elements) for composers and sound designers. The company is founded by two dedicated composers and sound producers who'd like to offer you their views on music and sound design.

1) Felt Force One: The powerful orchestral percussive scoring library
For fast and efficient scoring, guide-tracking work and full scores building. 24 bit 44.1 kHz 7 fully percussive scored and performed construction kits divided into 4 and 8 or 16 bar phrases for quick scoring and transitions 15+ Massive Slams and Hits, 2 snare ensemble phrases, a metal and iron hits, GrandCassa, BigDrumFX p ...

A&G Soluzioni Digitali has unveiled an all new product that redefines 3D acoustic design, and at the same time dramatically lowers the entry price for advanced features including multi-channel audio files playback and spatialization distribution to make them far more affordable. The new modular hardware, called X-spat player, uses standard or HC SD cards to playback soundscape compositions or any other kind of multi-channel audio file. PCMTOWAV, a freeware available to download on A&G web site, converts eight mono audio files of A&G spatialiSation , Ambisonic, 7.1 surround or similar in the X-spat player proprietary format for Mac OS X. No additional software is required for Windows users.

"A&G Soluzioni Digitali has invented a whole new way of install and distribute 3D soundsca ...

Quickertek introduces the Apple MacBook Battery and Charger Lite, an external battery that instantly adds up to five more hours of battery life to your MacBook.

Features :

• Physical: The size is 7 x 3.5 x 1 inches;
• Weight: 1.2 pounds;
• Battery: Li-ion Polymer;
• Up to 5 hours of extended use on Apple MacBooks;
• Rated for 1,000 full recharge cycles;
• Works with all 120/240 AC power - US and abroad;
• Aluminum case, LED charging status indicator

This product is compatible with the following :

• Apple MacBook Pro
• Apple MacBook
• Apple MacBook Air
• Apple MacBook unibody

The MacBook Battery and Charger Lite is available now and costs $249.95.

RealTraps has announced a new high-performance line of acoustic treatment products that are modular and require no permanent mounting. All of the modules are six inches thick and can be stacked free-standing up to a height of eight feet. A special soft non-slip material is provided to hold the traps securely, and protect them from scratching.

Although this system is intended for high-end mixing and mastering engineers working in smaller spaces, it is also ideal for regular 2-channel hi-fi listening and even home theaters.

Three module types are offered, each resting on a 2'x'2x6" MondoTrap base :

• The corner bass trap modules use a 2'x4'x6" MondoTrap.
• The reflection absorber modules use a 2'x4'x6" HF style MondoTrap.
• The wall modules use the RealTraps Diffusor that is also a bass trap.
• 2'x4'x6" MondoTraps rest above each module to treat the wall-ceiling corners.

Although the pieces are used as a modular system, they are sold individually and priced as shown on the RealTraps Prices page ranging from $199.99 to 599.99 each with quantity discounts applied for ten or more pieces of any type.