The new HM2 Nail Compressor from A-Designs Audio is now shipping.

Featuring a hybrid topology combining a feedback diode-based design with a 12AT7 tube output section, the dual mono-channel Nail offers practically endless possibilities in terms of compression control and envelope shaping. Engineers will quickly discover that a number of unique features, including Hard Threshold, Filter and Mix, set the Nail apart from other more traditional compressors on the market.

Available at a list price of $2,850.

The KickStand by Primacoustic is a massive microphone boom-stand isolator that incorporates a heavy stabilizing base with a high-density foam isolation pad to eliminate resonance from the stage, drum riser and studio floor from entering the microphone.

A common problem with bass guitars and bass drums is resonance on live stages. This is generally caused by low frequencies coupling with the wood platform which will combine at certain frequencies and generate unwanted peaks. Another problem is the physical vibration from the kick drum pedal and low-end from the PA system that causes the drums to rattle and transmit through the drum riser. Microphones that are near these sources are prone to picking up these unwanted sounds unless they are decoupled. The KickStand helps eliminate the problem by both decoupling the microphone stand from the source, while introducing a stabilizing mass to hold the microphone in place.

The design begins with a thick high density foam isolation pad that covers the entire bottom. An innovative laser cut steel platform is shaped to eliminate standing waves while offering sufficient height to allow a boom-stand to swing into the ideal position. The isolation eliminates the resonance while the added mass stabilizes the microphone capsule for greater clarity and improved transient response.

Available now at a retail price of $90.

Pro-Sounds is proud to present its first soundset for Rop Papen's Predator: Tau Trance.

Tau Trance, designed by veteran Trance producer Andy Tau, is a bank of 128 presets in FXB and FXP formats for Predator. Andy has risked life and limb to tame Papen's beast in order to bring you a set of club-ready sounds. Users will find room shaking basses, elegant arpeggios, searing leads, sublime pads, transitional effects, and more sounds geared toward making the next club anthem.

Tau Trance is available for purchase from Pro-Sounds at the introductory price of $24.95 (regular price: $29.95) until April 23, 2010. Audio demos and a free 24-preset demo bank are also available.

Steinberg's specialists are out on the road to show off the latest incarnation of Nuendo.

Nuendo 5 will be introduced at certified Nuendo dealers and well-known post-production studios located in more than twelve countries, from Japan to Europe over to the United States. The initial leg begins on May 3, 2010, and will be under way for several weeks to come. Don't miss it, and RSVP until May 3, 2010.

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AudioMIDI.com and Antares have teamed up for a second "No-Brainer" Deal: Antares DUO Evo Vocal Modeling Auto-Doubler plug-in at just $20 (list price $129- over 84% off). This limited-time offer ends 5/07/10.

DUO Evo automatically generates a doubled vocal part from an existing vocal. In addition to allowing programmable variation in pitch, timing and vibrato depth, DUO Evo also includes a simplified version of THROAT Evo's vocal modeling to provide timbral variation for the doubled part. DUO Evo is compatible with all popular Mac and PC plug-in formats.

audioMIDI.com's Russ Jones said, "We're happy to keep the "No-Brainers" coming with another great plug-in from our friends at Antares."

Antares DUO Evo Vocal Modeling Auto-Doubler plug-in is available for purchase via electronic serial number at this special price until 5/7/10, exclusively from :