Mac and Music News
Through Thursday October 15, 2009
Oct 6 - 12:29 PM | Music Software > Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL) |
VSL has announced the release of the completely revamped mixing host, Vienna Ensemble PRO.
The software offers a comprehensive cross-platform LAN solution that can incorporate both Mac OS X and Windows computers into one network using a simple Ethernet cable. New features include full 64-bit support, 3rd party plug-in hosting, dual architecture servers to include both 64-bit and 32-bit instruments and effect plug-ins, the intelligent Preserve function, and the free bonus library Epic Orchestra.
Introductory Offer :
Through October 7, 2009, the price of Vienna Ensemble PRO will be €145. On October 8, the price will go up to €195. Users of the predecessor Vienna Ensemble 3 (which is no longer available) may download Vienna Ensemble PRO as a free upgrade and have the option to get the Epic Orchestra Pack separately, only through October 31, 2009.
The software offers a comprehensive cross-platform LAN solution that can incorporate both Mac OS X and Windows computers into one network using a simple Ethernet cable. New features include full 64-bit support, 3rd party plug-in hosting, dual architecture servers to include both 64-bit and 32-bit instruments and effect plug-ins, the intelligent Preserve function, and the free bonus library Epic Orchestra.
Introductory Offer :
Through October 7, 2009, the price of Vienna Ensemble PRO will be €145. On October 8, the price will go up to €195. Users of the predecessor Vienna Ensemble 3 (which is no longer available) may download Vienna Ensemble PRO as a free upgrade and have the option to get the Epic Orchestra Pack separately, only through October 31, 2009.
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Oct 6 - 10:11 AM | Plug-ins > Antares |
Antares Audio Technologies has announced the upcoming release of Harmony EFX, a new tool for generating up to five-part vocal harmony from a single vocal line.
Features :
• Evo Voice Processing Technology for fast, accurate pitch detection; smooth, artifact-free pitch shifting; and seamless, natural-sounding (if you want it to be) throat modeling
• Four high-quality, formant-corrected harmony voices with independent pan settings
• Antares Throat Modeling technology that lets you process each harmony voice through a physical model of the human vocal tract
• A variety of innovative Harmony Control modes, from fully automatic to individual control of every note:
. Fixed or Scale Intervals: Simply set the key and harmony voice intervals and let Harmony EFX do the ...
Features :
• Evo Voice Processing Technology for fast, accurate pitch detection; smooth, artifact-free pitch shifting; and seamless, natural-sounding (if you want it to be) throat modeling
• Four high-quality, formant-corrected harmony voices with independent pan settings
• Antares Throat Modeling technology that lets you process each harmony voice through a physical model of the human vocal tract
• A variety of innovative Harmony Control modes, from fully automatic to individual control of every note:
. Fixed or Scale Intervals: Simply set the key and harmony voice intervals and let Harmony EFX do the ...
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Oct 5 - 03:33 PM | Virtual Instrument > Puremagnetik |
Waveframe by Puremagnetik is a an advanced wavetable synthesizer designed exclusively for the features of Ableton Live. Based on the Ensoniq Fizmo, Waveframe contains over 1700 wavetable samples, over 30 waveform Live Racks and a generous selection of performance patches.
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Oct 5 - 02:29 PM | Plug-ins > SoundToys |
SoundToys has announced the upcoming release of PanMan, an advanced auto-panner plug-in with groove control.
PanMan takes the process of moving audio back and forth in the stereo field and gives it that special touch that is uniquely SoundToys. It features a complete range of panning modes to recreate classic analog panners (such as the PanScan and Spanner) plus new modes never before available. With MIDI sync to tempo, preset storage, and automation, users get modern innovation alongside classic features from hard to find vintage analog hardware.
Features :
• SoundToys exclusive Rhythm Mode with user programmable rhythm editor.
• Ping Pong triggered panning with user definable trigger divider as found in the classic PanScan.
• LFO style continuous panning with u ...
PanMan takes the process of moving audio back and forth in the stereo field and gives it that special touch that is uniquely SoundToys. It features a complete range of panning modes to recreate classic analog panners (such as the PanScan and Spanner) plus new modes never before available. With MIDI sync to tempo, preset storage, and automation, users get modern innovation alongside classic features from hard to find vintage analog hardware.
Features :
• SoundToys exclusive Rhythm Mode with user programmable rhythm editor.
• Ping Pong triggered panning with user definable trigger divider as found in the classic PanScan.
• LFO style continuous panning with u ...
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Oct 5 - 12:11 PM | Plug-ins > IZotope |
IZotope releases Alloy, a new plug-in that provides key sound shaping effects for your tracks and busses, bringing them to life with six processors designed to give character to every element of your mix :
• Dynamics : new Vintage mode, sidechaining, more.
• Transient Shaper : enhance percussive sounds.
• De-Esser : tame vocal sibilance.
• Exciter : with Harmonic Scaling XY pad.
• Limiter : zero latency, advanced phase tools.
• Equalizer : exceptional sonic quality, precise controls.
• MacroPresets : over 150 presets.
Alloy is available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU, RTAS, DX and MAS plug-in formats at a price of $249.
• Dynamics : new Vintage mode, sidechaining, more.
• Transient Shaper : enhance percussive sounds.
• De-Esser : tame vocal sibilance.
• Exciter : with Harmonic Scaling XY pad.
• Limiter : zero latency, advanced phase tools.
• Equalizer : exceptional sonic quality, precise controls.
• MacroPresets : over 150 presets.
Alloy is available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU, RTAS, DX and MAS plug-in formats at a price of $249.
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