JDK Audio, the new brand developed and engineered by legendary analog innovator API, announces the fourth product in its line of robust signal processing equipment.

The R22 is a two-channel, rack-mount compressor with linkable stereo operation that uses true RMS power summing, a patented Thrust circuit for chest-hitting low-end, and easy to use, refreshingly musical control of all parameters.

JDK Audio will formally introduce the R22 compressor at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California at API Booth #6411. Visitors will have the opportunity to listen to multitrack material through the new R22 and other JDK gear at the JDK listening station.

Puremagnetik has announced a comprehensive bundle of tools developed specifically for Max for Live. "Max Fuel, the First" will include numerous audio processors and instruments alongside other innovative sound manipulation devices. By utilizing the open framework of Max for Live, any Ableton Live 8 user can fully explore the limitless potential of Cycling '74's celebrated Max/MSP environment. "Max Fuel, the First" will instantly give the end user a professionally developed suite of tools to work with.

The first member of the group is Spectral Mixer and it is available as a free download from puremagnetik.com. Spectral Mixer allows the user to independently adjust a signal's quiet, mid and loud parts. Puremagnetik has posted a detailed video of Spectral Mixer's functionality on the produ ...

Ambrosia Software, Inc. today announced the release of WireTap Anywhere 1.0.6, the professional audio routing and mixing tool for Mac OS X. This updated version, which is free to all registered users of WireTap Anywhere 1.0.x, provides fixes and enhancements :

• Includes latest AmbrosiaAudioSupport kext (3.2) that loads properly on 10.4 PPC systems.
• Improved compatibility
• Fixed a drawing glitch in the input meters
• Other fixes and enhancements

Urs Heckmann (u-he) has updated Zebra to v2.5.

Version 2.5 includes improved preset management, a new contrast rich user interface, unlimited undo/redo for parameter changes, improved filter algorithms, a new Duophonic mode, 100+ new presets by Howard Scarr, and Zebrify, a new effect plug-in that puts all the goodness of Zebra on any audio track, and much more...

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Clavia, the manufacturers of the popular Nord Lead keyboard, will introduce the Nord Piano at the upcoming Winter NAMM Show.

The Nord Piano is a dedicated stage piano with 88 keys and a weighted hammer action. It is designed with the performing musician in mind and very lightweight at approx. 18 kg (39.6 lbs), without compromising build quality, sound quality or means of expression. The user panel offers quick access to sound settings and adjustable parameters, and a number of memory locations are provided in a bank / program configuration. The Nord Piano includes six selectable categories of pianos (Grand, Upright, EP Tines, EP Reeds, Clavinet, and Harpsichord); a full effects section controlled by the Effect 1 Rate knob and the Drive knob; and accessories (piano pedal and power cord) ...