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 :

Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Synthesis Bundle and the Instrument Bundle for the holiday season.

The Synthesis Bundle comprises Tassman 4, Ultra Analog VA-1, and String Studio VS-1 and represents savings of 50% off the separately purchased price. The Synthesis Bundle is available now and until January 5th, 2010 for $399 direct from AAS' website.

The Instrument Bundle comprises Lounge Lizard EP-3, Strum Acoustic GS-1, and Strum Electric GS-1 and represents savings of 45% off the separately purchased price. The Instrument Bundle is available now and until January 5th, 2010 for $379 direct from AAS' website.

The Vienna Symphonic Library team is pleased to announce their traditional holiday offers.

For the first time, holiday discounts apply to all products, including Standard Libraries and Extended Libraries of the Vienna Instruments DVD Collections, Instrument Downloads, and Software products. Customers who purchase at least 5 products within the same category (e.g., 5 Standard Libraries, 5 Extended Libraries or 5 Download Products) receive a discount of 20%. Purchases of 10 products or more within the same category are awarded a discount of 30%.

TC Electronic unveils the Impact Twin, a brand new FireWire audio interface.

Impact Twin offers a pristine recording path thanks to its two mic pre's that feature TC Electronic's Impact III Technology. They each feature three stages: a high quality and very flexible Mic Amp, superior 192kHz/24bit HD Conversion, plus a set of recording Channel Tools (EQ, Compressor, De-esser, Reverb).

The Impact Twin is available now and costs $519.

Mohog Audio unveils the MoFET76, a hardware compressor designed after the legendary 1176 Revision F, with slight modifications including switchable output transformers and input metering.

Features :

• Hand Soldered and wired w/Teflon coated silver plated wire
• Through plated pcb with top layer ground plane
• High quality Nichion Audio KW capacitors.
• Transformer balanced input with custom Edcor transformer
• Transformer balanced output with switchable custom Edcor and Carnhill transformers
• Three deck input attenuator
• Super fast Attack time from 20 microseconds to 800 microseconds
• Release time from 50 milliseconds to 1 second
• Input metering
• Neutrik XLR input and output
• TRS stereo link interconnect
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