Mac and Music News
Through Friday December 18, 2009
Dec 17 - 02:14 PM | Plug-ins > FabFilter |
FabFilter has announced a Holiday Bundle Sale running until December 31, offering 25% discount on all plug-in bundles in the online FabFilter shop.
On top of that, FabFilter has updated its Pro-Q equalizer plug-in to version 1.02.
Changes in Pro-Q v1.02 :
• Fixed several issues in the EQ display when changing the Q value of multiple selected curves, especially when they have both negative and positive gain values.
• Fixed bug that caused disabling EQ bands not to work in the mono version of Pro-Q.
• The parameter value display in the EQ display is now positioned correctly when dragging multiple selected curves.
• Double-clicking on a knob and typing a new parameter value now correctly adds a new Undo ...
On top of that, FabFilter has updated its Pro-Q equalizer plug-in to version 1.02.
Changes in Pro-Q v1.02 :
• Fixed several issues in the EQ display when changing the Q value of multiple selected curves, especially when they have both negative and positive gain values.
• Fixed bug that caused disabling EQ bands not to work in the mono version of Pro-Q.
• The parameter value display in the EQ display is now positioned correctly when dragging multiple selected curves.
• Double-clicking on a knob and typing a new parameter value now correctly adds a new Undo ...
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Dec 17 - 11:47 AM | Plug-ins > Expert Sleepers |
Most of Expert Sleepers plug-ins are now available in money-saving bundles. On top of that, from now until 6th January 2010, these bundles are available at massively discounted prices.
• The Ultimate Bundle includes Augustus Loop, Crossfade Loop Synth, Little Spacey, Meringue, Minky Starshine, Oomingmak and Warbler.
Regular price: $140 (37% saving).
Holiday price: $100 (55% saving).
• The Delay Effects Bundle includes Augustus Loop, Little Spacey and Meringue.
Regular price: $65 (33% saving).
Holiday price: $50 (48% saving).
• The Instruments Bundle includes Crossfade Loop Synth and Minky Starshine.
Regular price: $55 (29% saving).
Holiday price: $40 (49% saving).
• The Creative Effects Bundle includes Oomingmak and Warbler.
Regular price: $35 (27% saving).
Holiday price: $25 (48% saving).
• The Ultimate Bundle includes Augustus Loop, Crossfade Loop Synth, Little Spacey, Meringue, Minky Starshine, Oomingmak and Warbler.
Regular price: $140 (37% saving).
Holiday price: $100 (55% saving).
• The Delay Effects Bundle includes Augustus Loop, Little Spacey and Meringue.
Regular price: $65 (33% saving).
Holiday price: $50 (48% saving).
• The Instruments Bundle includes Crossfade Loop Synth and Minky Starshine.
Regular price: $55 (29% saving).
Holiday price: $40 (49% saving).
• The Creative Effects Bundle includes Oomingmak and Warbler.
Regular price: $35 (27% saving).
Holiday price: $25 (48% saving).
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Dec 17 - 10:03 AM | Audio Hardware > Lexicon |
Lexicon announces that their brand new PCM92 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor is now shipping.
Features :
• Lexicon studio-standard reverbs, delays, and modulation effects
• Comprehensive library of over 700 finely crafted factory presets, including recognizable classics from Lexicon's immense library of sounds
• Lexicon's flexible Room algorithm used to generate a vast array of room-related effects for music and post
• Multi-voice pitch shift to enhance vocals
• Mono and stereo versions of all algorithms
• Full system configuration and control with HiQnet System Architect
• 44.1 to 96 kHz sample rate, 32-bit floating point processing
• Two channels balanced analog I/O (XLR and ¼")
• Two channels XLR digital AES/EBU I/O
• External BNC Wordclock
• MIDI in, out, and thru
• Ethernet connectivity
• Foot controller inputs make it easy to change presets and adjust parameters during live performances
• High-resolution OLED display is easy to read in all light conditions
The PCM92 has a suggested retail price of $2,699 and is now available at authorized Lexicon dealers.
Features :
• Lexicon studio-standard reverbs, delays, and modulation effects
• Comprehensive library of over 700 finely crafted factory presets, including recognizable classics from Lexicon's immense library of sounds
• Lexicon's flexible Room algorithm used to generate a vast array of room-related effects for music and post
• Multi-voice pitch shift to enhance vocals
• Mono and stereo versions of all algorithms
• Full system configuration and control with HiQnet System Architect
• 44.1 to 96 kHz sample rate, 32-bit floating point processing
• Two channels balanced analog I/O (XLR and ¼")
• Two channels XLR digital AES/EBU I/O
• External BNC Wordclock
• MIDI in, out, and thru
• Ethernet connectivity
• Foot controller inputs make it easy to change presets and adjust parameters during live performances
• High-resolution OLED display is easy to read in all light conditions
The PCM92 has a suggested retail price of $2,699 and is now available at authorized Lexicon dealers.
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Dec 16 - 03:19 PM | Virtual Instrument > SoundsDivine |
SoundsDivine has announced the release of 'Vinatge Electronic' for D-CAM:Synth Squad Strobe.
This new bank for Strobe contains 128 patches. 'Vintage Electronic' features old keyboard sounds, big poly unison pads, squelchy basses, dub style sequences, textured leads, trance arpeggios and a whole lot more... Like the 'New Retro' presets, each patch is designed to be highly dynamic and expressive, featuring many aftertouch / mod wheel / velocity & pitch tracking modulations.
Available now for $25. 40% Discount for owners of SoundsDivine's 'New Retro' Bank for Strobe.
This new bank for Strobe contains 128 patches. 'Vintage Electronic' features old keyboard sounds, big poly unison pads, squelchy basses, dub style sequences, textured leads, trance arpeggios and a whole lot more... Like the 'New Retro' presets, each patch is designed to be highly dynamic and expressive, featuring many aftertouch / mod wheel / velocity & pitch tracking modulations.
Available now for $25. 40% Discount for owners of SoundsDivine's 'New Retro' Bank for Strobe.
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Dec 16 - 02:13 PM | Plug-ins > BIAS |
Berkley Integrated Audio Software, Inc. ("BIAS") today releases PitchCraft EZ, a new pitch correction and special effects tool. As a plug-in for popular audio host applications on Mac and Windows computing platforms, PitchCraft EZ is both easy to use and highly effective.
"Super-natural" sonic quality with ease
BIAS first developed advanced pitch correction and modification technologies for their Master Perfection Suite — a professional plug-in suite for Mac and PC that includes PitchCraft (also available in the company's flagship Peak Pro XT audio editing, processing, mastering, and delivery software application exclusive for Mac). Using essential algorithms from PitchCraft, PitchCraft EZ offers many core features while focusing on ease of use and quick, pro-quality results. The pitch, transposition, and formant preservation DSP algorithms employed ensure natural-sounding, pitch-correction and transposition, while offering additional options not found in other low-priced solutions.
"Super-natural" sonic quality with ease
BIAS first developed advanced pitch correction and modification technologies for their Master Perfection Suite — a professional plug-in suite for Mac and PC that includes PitchCraft (also available in the company's flagship Peak Pro XT audio editing, processing, mastering, and delivery software application exclusive for Mac). Using essential algorithms from PitchCraft, PitchCraft EZ offers many core features while focusing on ease of use and quick, pro-quality results. The pitch, transposition, and formant preservation DSP algorithms employed ensure natural-sounding, pitch-correction and transposition, while offering additional options not found in other low-priced solutions.
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