Mac and Music News
Through Monday September 12, 2011
Nov 24 - 11:47 AM | Music Software > Celemony Software |
The demo version contains not only the various plug-ins but also the stand-alone implementation of Melodyne editor. All versions will allow you to edit audio material up to 10 seconds in length, but whilst the stand-alone version won't let you save your work, the plug-ins are subject to no restrictions other than the 10-second limit and will allow you to conduct your first real experiments with Melodyne editor.
You will find the demo version at :
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Nov 24 - 10:14 AM | Music Software > Ableton |
Users are free to create whatever they can think of: unique synths and effects, algorithmic composition tools, or hybrid hardware/software music machines. Devices created with Max for Live are seamlessly integrated into Live's interface and workflow, just like the "home-grown" Ableton instruments and effects.
For those not interested in building their own devices, Max for Live is still an interesting opportunity. It includes a collection of premi ...
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Nov 23 - 02:23 PM | Virtual Instrument > Toontrack |
Version 2.2.1 includes the latest EZX and SDX kit pieces definitions support, including the upcoming Electronic EZX.
Fixed in version 2.2.1 :
• iMap MIDI preset offset fixed.
• The Memory Limit pop-up warning should no longer appear when the memory limit is off.
• The solo state of articulations is now fully restored when loading a project.
• Soft Vel and Pitching are now restored properly when loading a project.
• Setting a Time Correction value should no longer affect playback detrimentally.
• Changed the MidiNode broken link to all caps 'MISSING TARGET'.
• Drag and drop of MIDI grooves should now work even when UAC is on.
• Groove ...
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Nov 23 - 12:47 PM | Plug-ins > Blue Cat Audio |
RTAS support is in final beta stage, so the company welcomes feedback about the usage of these free plugins in Pro Tools.
What's new in this version :
• Factory presets are now available from the plugin menu.
• RTAS plugin format support (final beta stage - currently available with
the Free Pack only)
• Mac: fixed keyboard/mouse focus issues in some hosts.
• Mac: fixed user interface crashes in some hosts, when used with particular
display settings.
• Mac-AU: fixed user ...
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Nov 23 - 11:29 AM | Virtual Instrument > Soundprovocation |
The set contains 25 panpipes (2 octaves). There are three articulations recorded, selectable by modulation wheel - mezzo (normal), piano (soft & silent), sforzando (sharp & rude attack). Each note of the articulation presented has 9 variations. Every time you press a single note, you will hear a different variation. There are 675 individual samples total recorded.
"Ethnic Panpipes" is dedicated to ambient, folk, neo-folk music composers, movie, theatre soundtrack producers and composers with special needs to add something unordinary and extra natural to their creations.
"Ethnic Panpipes" is available for samplers EXS24 and Kontakt. You can get it for the introductory price of €9.99 instead of €19.99 (Offer is valid until December 31). Here is a link to demo sounds and more info :
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