In order to make up for the late shipping of Duende V3, SSL has just announced that they're "blowing out" existing Duende plug-ins until July 1. If you are a registered user you can expect more than 50% off the regular prices.

For more information, please visit their website.

MXL unveils the R44, a brand new ribbon microphone.

Features :

• 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon
• Figure 8 polar pattern
• High SPL capability
• Delivers natural sound and realism to vocal and instrument recordings
• Distinctive body design with purple and chrome metal finish
• Includes R44 ribbon microphone, shockmount, carrying case, cleaning cloth, manual & application guide

The R44 will be available at the end of the month with an MSRP of $159.95 and an estimated street price of $99.99.

Highly Innovative plug-in manufacturer, Flux:: today announces the release of the Recording Pack bundle and offers a time limited introduction special providing 25% off the bundle retail price.

Recording Pack provides the most versatile and comprehensive set of precision tools for your everyday recording and mixing session work giving you the best processor for each task within the range of dynamics and equalization processing.

The following plug-ins are included in the bundle:

Flux:: Pure series Compressor, Dcompressor, Expander, Dexpander, Limiter and the Epure II EQ.

Recording Pack is available in all major native formats for both Windows (VST/RTAS) and OS X (VST/AU/RTAS).

Click here for further information about the Recording Pack bundle from the Flux website

Samson unveils the Zoom R16 which is three production tools in one device: a multi-track recorder, an audio interface and a control surface.

Features :

• Digital recorder with 16-track playback and 8-track simultaneous recording utilizing Secure Digital (SD) memory
• 16/24-bit/44.1kHz linear PCM recording in WAV format
• Built-in stereo condenser microphones
• Included 1GB SD card and with support for up to 32GB SDHC
• Battery operation for remote recording (6 AA batteries)
• USB power for audio interface and control surface operation
• 8 mic inputs / 2 outputs (8 x 2)
• 8 combination XLR-1/4-inch inputs
• High-definition 24-bit/96kHz recording capability using digital audio software
• 100+ built-in studio effects coming from ...

Acousticas has announced the release of its impulse response version of what have managed to manifest itself as the "Studio Standard" throughout many years. Consisting of 711 unique impulse responses this library covers a wide range of the capabilities of the Lexicon 480.

The library has been divided into 9 categories ranging from the complete Lexicon Factory presets to carefully tweaked plates, churches and chambers etc. The "Stereo Maker" category is very special and is exclusively made for providing width to any sound source. A cluster of 4 delays have been assembled to achive this and the delay time is variable by adding multipliers to the delay times.

Besides being compatible with any convolution reverb capable of reading .wav files, Acousticas offers proprietary preset support for the following plug-ins on both Mac and Windows platforms : Altiverb, IR1 & IRL, Revolver, TL-Space, Space Designer, Structure, Kontakt 2 & Kontakt 3.

Pro Tools users receive presets for the Short Delay II Plug-In which emulates the modulation of the actual device. Users of other DAWS are provided with the information, via screen shots of digidesign's Mod Delay II, on how to recreate the modulation within their choice of DAW and plug-in.

The Acousticas L480 IR Library is available now and is priced at €69. Note that many sound demos and a blind test video are provided at :