AcousticsampleS has just announced the release of DrumTasteJazz, a Sonor Jazz Drum Kit, with two toms (10' and 14'), a tamburim, two snares, two rides, a 13' hihat and a 18' bass drum.

Features :

- 1,16 Go of samples recorded at 24 bits, 48khz, no loops, 1818 samples.
- Multiple mic positions to make your own mix.
- Custom mapping, you can assign every element to any key.
- Mappings presets: GM, V-DRUMS, IMAP, NSKIT (NDK) or default one.
- cc# controlled Hihat with 5 different openess and automatic closing sound.
- 4 round robins for snares, hihat and rides, 2 round robins for the other elements.
- Playable instrument, right hand and left hand mappings.
- Detailed snares, 6 different hit positions for the 14' snare and 4 for the 10' one.
- Kontakt 2 and 3 format only due to the scripting for the interface, the multiple mic position mixing and the custom mapping.

The Library also features about 100 midi loops recorded live on a v-drums.

Price: €44. It's a downloadable product, but you can also get a dvd shipped at a reasonable price.

Audio Damage has released PulseModulator, a free plug-in previously made for Computer Music magazine's cover disk.

PulseModulator is a model of an extremely rare (and exceedingly strange) tremolo pedal from the 70s. Three LFOs effect the VCA at the same time, and the whole mess goes through a distortion circuit, resulting in strange... uh... modulating pulses of sound.

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SM Pro Audio unveils the brand new V-Rack. Based around the recently developed "Powered by VFX" hardware platform, VST and VSTi plug-ins can be loaded directly into the V-Rack.

The V-Rack features the same functionality as the V-Machine, but has more horse power, balanced stereo audio inputs and balanced outputs, digital I/O and a LAN connector. It also features high-end AD/DA converters and offers a level of performance suitable for all professional environments. A true chameleon, the V-Rack can be configured to operate as just about any outboard audio device on demand.

Features :

• Intel Core Duo CPU 2.66 GHz
• 2 GB RAM (Up to 4 GB)
• 8 GB Flash Drive
• Upgradable by user
• 4 unbalanced inputs
• 2 balanced inputs
• 2 instrument inputs
• Digital I/O (S/PDIF)
• 2 balanced outputs
• 2 unbalanced outputs
• adjustable headphone amplifier
• LAN connector
• 4 USB Ports and 1 USB host
• MIDI in port

All SM Pro Audio V-products ship with control configuration software compatible with Windows and Mac OS X. Users can load up their VST/VSTi plug-ins on their computer for auditioning, sound-set creation, and bank/preset memory assignment prior to transferring to one of the V-products for stand-alone use.

The Genelec 8020A 2-way active monitor system has been updated to become the 8020B.

The basic change in the B model is the addition of a mains power switch now located on the enclosure's rear panel. The rotary front panel control is used for sound level adjustement only. The audio signal can still be muted (the front LED stays on) in turning the front panel volume knob fully anti-clockwise, but actual mains power is only switched off using the rear panel on/off power switch which turns the front LED on/off. This also enables turning the power off without changing the set level. Along with this change, the second rear-mounted XLR connector has been removed.

The new Genelec 8020B (Height with Iso-Pod 242 mm, Width 151 mm and Depth 142 mm) has been designed for monitoring work in difficult listening environments, particularly those compromised by lack of space. The die-cast aluminum Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE ) features relatively large internal volumes; softly curved edges and outstanding mechanical strength. The 8020B advanced Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW ) provides a smooth on and off axis response ; while the long, curved reflex port ends in a wide flare for bass articulation.

The 8020B features a 105 mm (4 inch) bass driver along with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) tweeter loaded into a new advanced Genelec Directivity Controlled Waveguide (DCW ). The free field frequency response is 66 Hz to 20 kHz (± 2.5 dB). Maximum peak SPL output per pair with music material is 105 dB at 1 m. Bass and treble are each powered by 20 watt amplifiers.

BIAS has announced that all six professional audio processing plug-ins from the Master Perfection Suite, will also be available separately as retail editions. The Master Perfection Suite is aimed at musicians, recording and mastering engineers, audio and video editors, sound designers and other audio professionals. These value packed plug-ins include: Repli-Q (spectral matching), PitchCraft (pitch correction/manipulation), Reveal (analysis), Sqweez-3 & -5 (multi-band dynamic processing), SuperFreq (paragraphic EQ), and GateEx (gate/expander).

The Master Perfection single editions will be available in April from $59 to $149 US SRP through authorized BIAS resellers and distributors worldwide, and directly from BIAS. The entire Master Perfection Suite is also available separately for $599 US SRP. Master Perfection Suite is also included as part of the Peak Pro XT package. Visit the BIAS web site for additional details.