Scratch by 9 Soundware is the second installment in a series of three sample packs featuring DJ Shiftee, the winner of the 2007 DMC World Championships. This multi-format set of turntable loops are intended to complement the scratching found in DJ Shiftee: Extreme Turntablism. From simple, straightforward scratches which vibe up beats to vinyl madness at breakneck speeds, these versatile loops are effective as both textural and solo elements.

The set consists of 78 loops (1 to 4 bars in length) at tempos 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, and 140 BPM. The 216 MB download includes 78 WAV files (24-bit/44.1 kHz), 78 REX2 files (24-bit/44.1 kHz), and 78 Apple Loops files (24-bit/44.1 kHz).

Scratch is available now for $19.99 at :

AcousticsampleS releases BassysM-S, a Slap Bass sample library.

The bass used for this library is the same as the BassysM-J, a 4 strings Musicman Stingray Bass. It has all the basics you can find in a bass Library plus a lot of articulations like legato, hammers, slides and even autoSlides easy to play on a keyboard or to program in a daw.

Features :

- The BassysM-S bass is a four strings Musicman Stingray bass with roundwound strings recorded at 24bits 44.1khz from the direct output of a tube preamp
- 1.52Go sample bank, no loops
- 12 velocity layers for pops and 12 for slaps separated in two Round Robin Layers
- 10 velocities for the release
- Additionnal string noises, frets noises played randomly, Multi velocity Ghost notes and harmonics
- 4 different play modes: normal, legato, hammers, slides, automated slides
- Playable instrument, everything can be controlled from the keyboard
- Kontakt 2 and 3 format only due to the scripting for hammers, pops, slaps, slides, noises levels, release level. Easy to use Kontakt interface.
- Includes the demos midi files as well as some basic midi files that show the bass functionalities


Special Introductory price: 39€ until March 31, then 49€. It's a downloadable product, but you can also get a dvd shipped at a reasonable price.

RME launches new analog multichannel MADI and ADAT converter series at Frankfurt Musikmesse 2009. RME's comprehensive MADI line is now extended by hi-class multichannel converters with 16 and 32 channels. The M-series converters have been conceived and optimized for professional studio, stage, and broadcast applications.

Packed into only 2U height the M-32 AD offers a 32-channel AD-conversion to MADI and ADAT in reference quality. The fully symmetrical analog circuit design guarantees excellent S/N and THD specs across a wide analog level range. Using up-to-date converter technology, the device not only works up to 192 kHz, but also reaches a real-world signal-to-noise ratio of 116 dBA on all channels. Further features are analog limiters for an efficient protection of the analog inouts against overload, three hardware reference levels up to +24 dBu, MADI and ADAT I/O, analog inputs via 6.3mm TRS and D-sub connectors, remote control via MIDI and MIDI over MADI, and operation across a wide range of mains voltages.

Nearly identical features are found in the M-32 DA, which offers

MOTU has just announced that a new software update is now available as a free download for all owners of MOTU "mk3" FireWire audio interfaces. This new software installer package includes an updated version of CueMix FX, the cross-platform software application that gives users graphic, on-screen access to the many mixing and processing features in their mk3 interface.

The CueMix FX software update provides three new advanced diagnostic tools for visual analysis of individual audio signals and entire mixes : a real-time FFT graph, a Spectrogram "waferfall" display, and an Oscilloscope. This CueMix FX software update enables these new tools for owners of all currently shipping MOTU "mk3" FireWire audio interfaces, including the 828mk3, 896mk3, UltraLite-mk3, Traveler-mk3, and even the V4HD FireWire video interface.

NUSofting has just released Prima Delay, its new effect plug-in capable of producing a myriad of echo types and a compelling array of reverbs. And as if that isn't enough, it's also able to produce stereo chorusing and a cluster of unique phasing effects that will provide complete transformations of your sounds.

Features :

- Number of Delay Taps adjustable from 1 to 128.
- Tap Delay Time, each from 1 to 2000 ms (dependant on Sample Rate).
- Amplitude Envelope for taps with adjustable curvature.
- Tap Times deployment for accelerated or decelerated delay effects ("bouncing ball").
- Positive or Negative Feedback.
- LFO modulation of delay lengths (Rate and Depth controls).
- 3 Delay Line Quality types.
- 12dB Highpass and Lowpass filters on input signal before delay.
- Mono, Stereo and inverse Stereo output of the Taps, alternated on left and right channels.
- MIDI learn for each parameter, preset selection by Program Change.
- Graphic Display of the series of taps, with zoom focus.
- Works at any Sample Rate.
- Skinnable interface, 3 skins already included.
- Use Alt key and click on the display to open the PDF Manual from the GUI.

Prima Delay is priced at $45 and is currently available as a VST effect plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows. The AU version will be released shortly. Note that audio examples are available on their website.