GSi has released version 2.0 of MrTramp, a free physical modeling simulation of the Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano.

What's different in this new version ? Firstly, it's no more compiled in SynthEdit, it's fully programmed in C++ so is now also available for Mac OSX in both VST and AU formats; secondly, it takes way less CPU and RAM; furthermore, this not the exact same algorithm used in the previous MrTramp, this is a new revised formula which gives more 'bite' on the lower octaves and more 'body' on the high notes.

Panel Controls :

• Velocity : adjusts the velocity response, use this in accordance to your MIDI controller's settings to find the best action response.
• Hardness : adjusts the hardness of the virtual "reeds".
• Tremolo : turns on/off and adjusts the amount of tremolo, with a fixed frequency of 6 Hz, triangle waveform.
• Tone : a low pass filter, use this to brighten or darken the sound.
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The VOG analog bass resonance tool is the latest creation from Little Labs, and is Little Labs first entry in the popular API 500-Series module format.

The VOG was originally designed to capture the chest resonance of vocalists or voice over artists, enabling them to still have a proximity type effect without having to be so close to the mic, hence the name, VOG, or Voice of God. However, when I heard it on kick drum and bass, it became clear this would be the go to device to make these instruments sound huge.

The VOG lets users sweep a sharp peak resonance from 20 to 300 Hz, while anything below the peak is rolled off at a steep -24dB per octave. This lets users focus on the low end they want, while eliminating low-end mush and unnecessary woofer excursion.

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Steinberg has updated Cubase to version 5.1.1. Among several improvements and bug fixes, this version is now compatible with Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) and Microsoft Windows 7.

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Nomad Factory and audioMIDI.com are proud to offer the BlueVerb DRV-2080 studio reverb plug-in at just $15.00 (retail $149- over 89% off!). This limited-time offer ends 12/31/09 at midnight.

The Nomad Factory BlueVerb DRV-2080 is a vintage-style world-class recording studio reverb. Intended to recreate the warm qualities of vintage-style digital reverbs from the 80's, the BlueVerb is nothing short of amazing (available for Mac/PC, VST/AU/RTAS formats).

Nomad Factory BlueVerb DRV-2080 is available for purchase via electronic serial number at this special price until 12/31/09, exclusively from :

Helix by 9 Soundware is a collection of presets for the ES2 synthesizer within Apple Logic Pro. The sound set explores the extraordinary instrument capable of shaping a vast array of timbres with extensive control options. From harmonic tones and drums to atonal sounds with extreme settings, these 150 patches were designed for use in a wide range of applications.

The sound set consists of 4 main categories. "Bass", "Lead", the two subcategories of "Miscellaneous" ("Harmonic" and "Inharmonic"), and "Pad" each contain 30 sounds.

Examples include chaotic leads (e.g., Conficker.pst, My Crow Soft.pst, and Teraflop.pst), 5th-harmonized basses (e.g., Lowrider.pst, Ripe Fruit.pst, and Shark.pst) and leads (e.g., Touchscreen.pst and Wardriving.pst), sequence-like textures (e.g., Low Battery.pst and Timepiece.pst), dissonant backdrops (e.g., Abyss.pst and Hex.pst), noise instruments (e.g., Fire Blueprint.pst), and impacts (e.g., Crash.pst, Scud.pst, and Slug.pst).

The 0.7 MB download includes 150 .pst files.

Helix is available now for $29.99 at :