As preparations for the 127th AES Convention Committee enter the final phase of a year-long planning process, Convention Chair Agnieszka Roginska has announced that the Preliminary Calendar of Events is now live.

The convention is set for Oct. 9-12 at NY's Javits Center.

Studio Devil presents its new amp modeling and studio effects plug-in : Amp Modeler Pro.

Features :

• 15 Preamp Models cover every range of playing styles and modeled using Studio Devil's proprietary digital vacuum tube modeling technology
• Authentic Tone Controls: Gain, Bass, Mids, Treble, and Presence controls that interact with your tone just like on real tube amps
• Boost, Deep, and Bright Switches quickly liven up and adjust your tone!
• 3 Power Amp Models with Drive Control: Tube Class AB, Tube Class A, and Solid-State MOSFET to adjust natural power amp compression
• Impulse Modeler / Cabinet Processor imports any WAV or AIFF file and features Zero-Latency switch, adjustable Filter Length, and High-end Sizzle controls
• 32 Studio Devil Cabin ...

Voxengo Crunchessor version 2.5 is now available for download. Crunchessor ($49.95) is a general-purpose track compressor for professional audio production applications. It is available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.

Version 2.5 change log :

• "Radial" knob mode can be now disabled completely.
• "Off-Line Render" indication added.
• Level metering parameters added.
• Knob read-outs now require a single click for keyboard entry.
• Occasional crashes in WaveLab and other hosts fixed.
• Host sample rate switch-related problem fixed.
• Minor visual improvements implemented.
• Plug-in initial loading time reduced.

We have more information about the S90 XS and S70 XS Music Synthesizer that Yamaha announced 2 month ago.

The S90 XS will have an MSRP of $3,799 while the S70 XS will cost $3,699. They are both expected to be available in September 2009.

Last month we told you about the Waves Rental Plan, a new and easy way to access selected Waves bundles on a short-term basis. Well, it seems that this offer has evolved in a much attractive one... check out this email we received :

"Now, you can rent the Waves you need to give your next project that extra edge.

Waves Rental Plan is the new, easy way to use selected Waves bundles. For tracking, mixing, mastering, restoration, or live—whatever your sound field, you require the very best audio signal processing available. For a week or for a month, rent Waves plug-ins, and get the job done—professionally.

Best of all, you can now apply your Waves Rentals fees to the purchase of any product or upgrade!*

Visit our online store or contact your local dealer to rent Waves plug-ins today!

*Please note:
• The Rental period begins once the iLok has been authorized.
• With each Rental, you will receive a Rent-to-Own coupon code.
To redeem the code, contact your dealer.
• Rent-to-Own coupons can be redeemed for up to 50% toward the MSRP, up to 45 days from Rental expiration date.
• Waves Update Plan coupons can be redeemed for up to 50% toward the MSRP, up to 45 days from Update Plan purchase date.
• Rent-to-Own and Waves Update Plan coupons together can be redeemed for up to 50% toward the MSRP."