Mac and Music News
Through Saturday July 30, 2011
Jun 2 - 07:42 AM | Music Hardware > Arturia |
Today ARTURIA officially announced the availability of SPARK.
By using analog synthesis and physical modelling as well as samples, SPARK's sound engine opens a new realm of possibilities in drum design. Subtle fine tuning or dramatic transformations are available instantly at your fingertips, making SPARK a flexible and intuitive instrument.
SPARK not only integrates seamlessly into any studio configuration, it is also perfect for live performance, thanks to uniquely designed controls such as the FX Pad with filtering and slicing modes, or the advanced Looper.
Loaded with thirty different kits offering emulation of famous drum machines, virtual acoustic drum sets and innovative sounding beatboxes, SPARK is your weapon of choice to take your music further.
By using analog synthesis and physical modelling as well as samples, SPARK's sound engine opens a new realm of possibilities in drum design. Subtle fine tuning or dramatic transformations are available instantly at your fingertips, making SPARK a flexible and intuitive instrument.
SPARK not only integrates seamlessly into any studio configuration, it is also perfect for live performance, thanks to uniquely designed controls such as the FX Pad with filtering and slicing modes, or the advanced Looper.
Loaded with thirty different kits offering emulation of famous drum machines, virtual acoustic drum sets and innovative sounding beatboxes, SPARK is your weapon of choice to take your music further.
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Jun 1 - 03:30 PM | Virtual Instrument > Loopmasters |
Loopmasters Present "Berlin Falling" - a new sample pack with a fresh approach to the influences of Berlins Music scene which moves away from the more minimal sounds and presents a Deep collection of chunky samples with will be appreciated by Producers of Deep House and Techno.
The pack was produced by Pablo Decoder, an influential artist who releases through his Minimal Kidz label which has enjoyed great success in recent years. "Berlin Falling" weighs in at 650MB and includes 520 samples, 337 loops between 122 – 126 BPm, and 182 One Shot Samples. Also included are 51 Ready to play patches for Reason NNXt, Halion, Kontakt, EXS and SFZ compatible soft samplers. Apple Loops, Reason Refill and Ableton Live versions are also available separately.
In detail Berlin Falling includes 35 Bass Loops, 110 Drum Loops, 65 Top Loops, 61 Synth Loops, 66 Vocal Loops, 20 Analogue Bass Tones, 20 Analogue Synth Tones, plus 118 One Shot Drum Samples.
The pack was produced by Pablo Decoder, an influential artist who releases through his Minimal Kidz label which has enjoyed great success in recent years. "Berlin Falling" weighs in at 650MB and includes 520 samples, 337 loops between 122 – 126 BPm, and 182 One Shot Samples. Also included are 51 Ready to play patches for Reason NNXt, Halion, Kontakt, EXS and SFZ compatible soft samplers. Apple Loops, Reason Refill and Ableton Live versions are also available separately.
In detail Berlin Falling includes 35 Bass Loops, 110 Drum Loops, 65 Top Loops, 61 Synth Loops, 66 Vocal Loops, 20 Analogue Bass Tones, 20 Analogue Synth Tones, plus 118 One Shot Drum Samples.
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Jun 1 - 12:55 PM | Plug-ins > EaReckon |
EAReverb is a 32/64bit VST plugin for Windows and a 32/64bit VST/AU plugin for Mac OS X.
EAReverb is a true stereo reverb unit.
EAReverb is 100% algorithmic!
Some new features in V 1.1.6
- Alternative authorization process.
It is now possible to authorize EAReverb by downloading a key file. This key file will be available after some manual verification of your account details. The challenge/response method is still available as a way to authorize EAReverb just after purchase.
- New tempo sync options. 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1/1 (including "Dotted" and "Triplet" modes).
- 2 new preset categories. "Positioning" presets have been thought to modify the perceived distance between source signal and listener. "Movie Studio" presets have been designed using human, mechanical and natural sound effects as source material.
- 26 new presets added.
EAReverb is a true stereo reverb unit.
EAReverb is 100% algorithmic!
Some new features in V 1.1.6
- Alternative authorization process.
It is now possible to authorize EAReverb by downloading a key file. This key file will be available after some manual verification of your account details. The challenge/response method is still available as a way to authorize EAReverb just after purchase.
- New tempo sync options. 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1/1 (including "Dotted" and "Triplet" modes).
- 2 new preset categories. "Positioning" presets have been thought to modify the perceived distance between source signal and listener. "Movie Studio" presets have been designed using human, mechanical and natural sound effects as source material.
- 26 new presets added.
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Jun 1 - 08:29 AM | Music Software > ArKaos |
ArKaos announces the release of GrandVJ 1.5, which includes major new features and enhancements.
With the addition of 37 transitions, it's even more fun to mix with GrandVJ 1.5!
- Each transition can have up to four parameters plus a fade time, all of which can be controlled through MIDI.
- In Synth Mode, the new transitions add fabulous fade in/fade out between visuals.
- In Mixer Mode, users get advanced live control on the transitions through the A-B mixer.
- ArKaos Connect allows GrandVJ to receive sound and MIDI from any audio sequencer compatible with VST plug-ins.
- ArKaos Connect has been successfully tested with Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, Cakewalk Sonar X1, Reaper and FL Studio.
With the addition of 37 transitions, it's even more fun to mix with GrandVJ 1.5!
- Each transition can have up to four parameters plus a fade time, all of which can be controlled through MIDI.
- In Synth Mode, the new transitions add fabulous fade in/fade out between visuals.
- In Mixer Mode, users get advanced live control on the transitions through the A-B mixer.
- ArKaos Connect allows GrandVJ to receive sound and MIDI from any audio sequencer compatible with VST plug-ins.
- ArKaos Connect has been successfully tested with Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, Cakewalk Sonar X1, Reaper and FL Studio.
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May 31 - 06:03 PM | Plug-ins > IZotope |
Nectar is a complete set of 11 vocal production effects combined in one plug-in that's designed to give you immediate results.
Built-in Styles get the grunt work out of the way so you can focus on the creative finishing touches.
- Reverb improvements
- Pitch-related improvements
- Doubler improvements
- Other changes and fixes...
Built-in Styles get the grunt work out of the way so you can focus on the creative finishing touches.
- Reverb improvements
- Pitch-related improvements
- Doubler improvements
- Other changes and fixes...
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