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Mar 1 - 01:21 PM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument > Puremagnetik
Virtual Instrument : Puremagnetik releases TrapKit: Ludwig Drums for Live, Kontakt & Logic - macmusicPuremagnetik has released TrapKit for Ableton Live 8, Kontakt and Logic.

TrapKit is a vintage 1960's Ludwig drum set recorded in a large reflective room with a vast array of microphones. This sample set includes the original Ludwig Kick Drum, Rack and Floor Toms along with a well matched Snare drum, Zildjian Hi-Hats, Sabian Crash Cymbal, and hand-hammered Zildjian Ride Cymbal.

All drums and cymbals were recorded with various articulations using both close mics and overhead mics. Multi-channel mixing, and non-repetitive sample triggering make TrapKit an extremely realistic and thoroughly musical sample set.

TrapKit Drums Include:

• 1965 Ludwig Kick 20" x 14"
• 1965 Ludwig Rack Tom 8" x 12"
• 1965 Ludwig Floor Tom 14" x 14"
• DDrum Snare
• Zildjian H ...
Mar 1 - 11:29 AM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument > AudioSpillage
Virtual Instrument : AudioSpillage unveils DrumSpillage - macmusicAudioSpillage has announced DrumSpillage, a new virtual drum synth for Mac OS X (AU). Inspired by early analog and digital drum machines but expanding on the original blue print DrumSpillage is equipped with a unique and modern feature set designed for today's electronic musicians and producers.

Key Features:

• Future proof model-driven architecture.
• 13 exclusive drum synthesis algorithms with extensive editing facilities.
• 16 part/64 note polyphonic percussion synthesizer.
• Pad based real-time control/mixing surface.
• Fast slider based GUI.
• Dynamic velocity accent control.
• Flexible modulation possibilities.
• Full MIDI key mapping and pad layering.
• 9 mono/stereo outputs.
• High resolution 64-bit DSP engine.

The ...
Mar 1 - 09:49 AM, by Nantho Audio Hardware > Sound Performance Lab
Audio Hardware : SPL expands RackPack series with RackPack 4 and De-Esser Module - macmusicSPL introduces a brand new four-module rack system in its RackPack series, as well as a Dual-Band De-Esser to complete its range of modules available.

RackPack 4 is a compact and portable module frame that can fit up to four SPL RackPack modules and supply them with power. The sturdy rubber feet and handle make it easy to move around, while the especially manufactured fitting system allow it to sit comfortably in a 19-inch rack.

Back in the 1990's, SPL developed an alternative way to process signals in order to reduce sibilance based on phase cancellation. Unlike the traditional compression methods, this processing is much more unobtrusive and simplifies control to one single parameter. The new Dual-Band De-Esser module expands on this concept by making use of two frequency bands. Ac ...
Feb 26 - 05:09 PM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument > Spectrasonics
Virtual Instrument : Omni Live - Free Spectrasonics iPhone Remote app for Omnisphere - macmusicSpectrasonics today announced the release of a free iPhone app, Omni Live that turns an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch into a wireless remote control of the "Live Mode" of Spectrasonics' software synthesizer Omnisphere. Omni Live uses the iPhone's touch screen allowing multi-touch, wireless remote sound selection of the Omnisphere plug-in on the user's computer. Users can download the free "Omni Live" App from Apple's App store directly from their iPhone or iPod Touch.

"Omni Live" iPhone App for Remote Control of Omnisphere:

• Remotely control Omnisphere's 'Live Mode' page using an iPhone or iPod Touch
• Change patches using the multi-touch screen to select one or more patches simultaneously
• Use Omni Live across the room at a MIDI'ed piano or other controller, away from the computer
• Great for live performance
• Simple setup with the Mac's wireless network
• Portrait or Landscape mode

"Omni Live" is available now as a free download from the Apple App store.

The new "Omni Live" iPhone remote control app currently works with Omnisphere 1.2 or newer on Mac OSX systems, V1.2 requires Apple OSX 10.5 or later. The Omnisphere version 1.2 update is a free download for all registered users.
Feb 26 - 04:27 PM, by Nantho Music Hardware > Access Music
Music Hardware : Virus TI OS4 Public Beta - macmusicAccess Music released the highly anticipated version 4 of the Virus TI operating system. The new version adds stomp box distortions, comb and vowel filters as well as a speaker simulation and an extended arpeggiator.

Every registered Virus TI user can download the public beta version free of charge.
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