SPL has released a beta version of DrumXchanger, a plug-in that can replace drum sounds in multitrack sessions irrespective of their level.

The beta version is now available for download for Windows and Mac OS X. A 750 MB sample library is included. An iLok is required.

XILS-lab is proud to announce the release of its new product : the polyKB. The polyKB is a recreation of a very rare, very powerful polyphonic synthesizer released in the 80's by a french company. It is a polyphonic substractive synthesizer based on two waveform morphing, aliasing free oscillators and a self oscilating 4 poles low pass filter.

One of its features, never heard on other analog synthesizers, was the continuously modulated waveform, sort of a modulated waveform morphing. Recreating this feature in the digital domain, without aliasing was a very big challenge.

Features :

• two aliasing-free morphing oscillators: from triangle to pulse, through saw.
• one 4 poles low pass self oscillating filter
• two envelope generators (ADSR)
• two MIDI sy ...

Line 6 has released POD Farm 2 and POD Farm 2 Platinum software plug-ins. The pair of AU/RTAS/VST plug-ins builds upon the foundations set by their predecessors to deliver extensive model counts, a simple yet powerful workflow and POD tone for any digital audio workstation. These new versions offer enhanced routing with flexible DSP, POD Farm Elements, and full MIDI support.

The enhanced routing with flexible DSP (digital signal processing) inspires creativity and allows for a broad range of tones. Users can build Dual Tones, which are dual signal chains that can be played separately or simultaneously. Dual Tones can include up to twenty effect models of any type placed in any order within the signal chain.

Included with both POD Farm 2 and POD Farm 2 Platinum, POD Farm Elements are ...

Roland is proud to introduce the Lucina AX-09, a compact shoulder synthesizer designed to fit all musicians — even kids.

Features :

• Stylish, lightweight, compact design
• Easy-to-use, intuitive user interface
• 150 high-quality sounds that cover a wide stylistic range
• 37-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, 128-voice polyphony
• External-In Jack and USB-Memory Audio Player Function
• Runs on AC or battery power

The Lucina AX-09 is scheduled to ship in May with a suggested retail price of $699.

AudioSpillage has announced the release of 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.

Full retail price is £99 / €119 / $159 with a special introductory 25% off discount price for the first 10 customers.