Inspired by the legendary VSM 201 Vocoder from Sennheiser Virsyn have spent Matrix an additional Filter module modelling the analog Sound of the VSM. But to make it even better they've extended the filter range by adding two additional filters for the high end and MATRIX got two Filterbanks for stereo operation. Matrix 2 also comes with a redesigned user interface, some additional presets and they've spent an internal noise generator for whisper effects.

Additional Features in Matrix 2.0:

• New Filter type added inspired by the legendary VSM 201 Vocoder from Sennheiser
• Internal Noise generator added.
• Redesigned graphical user interface.
• New factory presets added.

From now till April 30th, 2010 you can get Matrix 2 for €129 instead of €199.

Magix has released Vandal, a virtual guitar and bass amplifier plug-in for Windows and Mac OS X that avoids working with simple impulse responses. Every individual step - each tube, every amplifier stage, even the speaker coils - is virtualized.

Vandal also offers detailed effects and stomp boxes (several overdrive and distortion effects, different compressor effects, EQ, chorus, phaser, wah-wah, delay, reverb, lo-fi and many more) and advanced microphone settings in an easy-to-use interface that lets you forget that you are using a software amplification.

Vandal costs €169.99 / $199.99 / £169.99 and is available for Windows (XP, Vista & 7) and Mac OS X (10.5+ / Intel-only) in VST and AU effect plug-in formats.

Bodhisphere is a unique collection of twisted textures, warped soundscapes and mangled mayhem inspired by FM3's celebrated Buddha Machine. Complete with 5 menus of high quality 24-bit audio, Bodhisphere joins Puremagnetik's "spheres" collection as a lush resource for sound designers, film composers or anyone looking to get their hands on some seriously tricked out audio! The following is a list of boutique effects and processors used in the production of Bodhisphere:

• Co-Pilot FX Mantis ii
• Co-Pilot FX Antenna
• Dwarfcraft Devices Shiva
• Symbolic Sound KYMA X
• Tech-21 Bass Sans Amp
• Line 6 X-Pod Live
• Effector 13 Truly Beautiful Disaster
• Moog MURF
• Malekko Spring Chicken
• Blckout Effector's Fixed Fuzz
• Ensoniq D ...

Zoom has presented the H1 pocket recorder.

The Zoom H1 handy recorder uses only one AAA battery, which enables it to record for up to 10 hours. It records in 24bit 96kHz PCM and MP3. Further more it features a lowcut filter, XY Mic capsules, USB 2.0, external mics and audio device in-outputs.

Pricing and availability : €119, expected in June 2010.

Korg has announced that their popular Electribe·R has been reborn as a dedicated iPad app – the Korg iElectribe virtual analog beatbox.

Main Features:

• Faithful recreation of the Electribe·R's entire sound engine and sequencer
• 64 Preset patterns ready for immediate use
• 8 Supercharged effects
• Advanced Motion Sequencing takes the iElectribe to new frontiers


Available now at Apple's App Store (inside iTunes Store) for a special introductory price of $9.99. Promotional pricing expires June 30, 2010 (regular price is $19.99).