The new 3rd edition of Garritan Jazz & Big Band collection is available now in a download version.

What's New :

• New ARIA Advanced Instrument Engine – ARIA, the instrument engine developed in collaboration with Plogue Art et Technologie Inc. ARIA is intuitive, efficient and versatile, loads instruments quickly, and places very low demand on your computer's processor. The ARIA engine has been rigorously tested and is widely used in products by Microsoft, SONY, AKAI, MakeMusic (Finale) and other industry leaders.
• New Price - Instant Download - JABB 3 is more affordable, eco-friendly, and available on demand. Simply download and play. The entire JABB3 sample collection can be downloaded with a fast internet connection, dramatically reducing the product's environmental impa ...

2CAudio has announced the release of version 1.5 of Aether which represents a very significant update.

New Features :

• 2x & 4x Oversampling.
• Double Precision 64-bit DSP.
• 64-bit Host/OS Support.
• Band-Limited Interpolation.
• Variable Quality Modes.
• Extreme Offline Render Modes.
• Mid-Side Modes.
• Cascade Control.
• Complex Stereo Modes.
• 0-Sample Latency.

The CrashGuard is a unique sound-shielding device that isolates the drum microphone to attenuate the sound of cymbals during the recording process. This has the net effect of reducing interference between the two sources thus enabling greater control over the sound of the drum.

Compact and light weight, the CrashGuard is designed to fit most popular drum microphones and mounts directly on the boom stand using the microphone's clip to hold it in place. The high impact ABS construction is tough enough to withstand the hit of a drum stick by even the most aggressive drummer. To ensure the microphone performance is maintained, the under-belly is fully coated on the inside with high density open-cell foam to absorb internal reflections and reduce phase cancellation. Plus the innovative desig ...

Blue Sky has announced that the EXO2 stereo near-field monitoring system is now shipping. The EXO2 is an evolution of the original EXO system.

Features :

• True, full-range stereo monitoring system
• Two 3" 2-way satellites, with 1" soft-dome tweeter
• Separate 8" subwoofer, for extended low frequency response
• 160 Watts of total system power (35W per satellite, 90W subwoofer)
• Convenient desktop remote control and connection hub
• XLR / TRS inputs for pro mixers and DAWs
• RCA inputs for computer soundcards and CD players, etc.
• 3.5mm mini jack input for iPods and mp3 players

MSRP : $499.00

Spectrasonics has debuted a new online Artist Video Series to showcase world-class artists performing and creating new original music tracks with their virtual instruments Omnisphere, Trilian and Stylus RMX.

"Spectrasonics is very privileged to have some of the greatest artists in the world using our instruments, so we thought, 'Wouldn't it be cool to get some of them together to create new music with these instruments and show the process of making it?'" said Eric Persing, Founder of Spectrasonics and producer of the new series. "The videos in this new series break some of the misconceptions about virtual instruments only being useful for 'computer music' - when in fact they are used regularly for all kinds of genres every day. We've had loads of fun producing these sessions with so m ...