Waves has just announced the release of LoAir, a subharmonic generator plug-in.

More than just a subharmonic generator, LoAir features adjustable frequency and low-pass filter controls to shape your ultra low-end. Plus, it's the only subharmonic plug-in available which lets you process polyphonic content, as well as create an LFE track from stereo or 5.0 sources.

Features :

• Add weight, drama, and depth
• Enhance existing subharmonics
• Processes polyphonic source material
• Full session recall, full automation
• Mono, Stereo, 5.0-to-5.1, and 5.1-to-5.1 components
• Up to 24bit, 192kHz resolution
• Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
• PC and Mac compatible

LoAir is priced at $100 (Native) / $130 (TDM).

Blue Microphones announces Yeti, an USB condenser mic which is the first THX Certified microphone.

Features :

• The first USB mic to offer Blue's premium condenser capsules in a proprietary triple capsule array for the highest quality, most versatile audio recording capability
• After rigorous lab testing, THX certification affirms the ultimate in recording and playback fidelity thanks to superior design and quality
• Four patterns (Omni, Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional) for incredible versatility and superior results in any situation
• Studio quality performance and features, with zero latency, amplified headphone monitoring, microphone mute, and hardware-based gain adjustment

Yeti is the first microphone to offer the quality and range of versatility to pr ...

Cableguys has released FilterShaper 2, a major upgrade that adds parallel filter routing, pan modulation, free-running LFOs, plus several tweaks. It is also now available for Mac OS X VST too (It was Windows only).

New in FilterShaper 2:
• Now available for both Windows and Mac OS X.
• Unique Parallel Routing: Added parallel routing option for FilterShaper's two filters.
• Filter Panning and Volume Control: Individual controls for both panning and volume in parallel mode for each filter.
• Free-running LFOs: Set the speed of the LFO loop length in hertz or rhythmic units, independent of the host tempo.
• Modulation of Master Pan Control: The new master control can be modulated, just as all the other controls. This powerful feature can add some interesting movement to your sounds.
• Improved User Interface: Clean and uncluttered user-friendly design with a refined waveform editing area. All the controls are available within one single window.

FilterShaper 2 is available now for Windows and Mac OS X as a VST effect plug-in. It costs €49 / $69 but the demo version has minimal restrictions and is "free": No time limitation and just one instance of FilterShaper 2 (and VolumeShaper) per song can be used for free with the built-in presets.

Edirol by Roland releases Version 2.0 operating system for the R-09HR portable digital recorder. This free, user-installable upgrade adds a suite of new music applications and on-board editing functions, making the R-09HR the all-in-one solution for musicians and recording enthusiasts.

With a new Self Time function, metronome, and two tuners, the R-09HR is now a completely self-contained music companion for practicing and rehearsing. The Self Time function allows for a time delay of up to 10 seconds before automatically recording. With the new metronome, musicians can practice their timing by listening to the click via the R-09HR's built-in speaker, or record quick demos while silently monitoring the metronome in headphones.

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Entangled Species is AAS' second sound bank title for String Studio VS-1, and grants exclusive access to the beloved tools, inspirational encounters, and living sounds of composer David Kristian. The 128 presets covering arpeggiators, pads, loopers, synthesizers, keyboards, noises, and sound effects shall evolve as a natural extension of the sonic inventory of anyone into electro-acoustic, ambient, and film music arrangements. And with String Studio VS-1 behind the scene, users can easily transform them with just a few tweaks.

The Entangled Species sound bank for String Studio VS-1 is available now at $39.