Although specifically designed for live sound, the audio performance, and the addition of a FireWire digital audio interface mean that the VeniceF is equally at home in recording and remixing applications. One look at the VeniceF confirms that this console is continuing the legacy established by the XL3 and XL4 consoles, then consolidated in the Heritage series.

Features overview:

• Frames: 16, 24, 32
• All-new Alex Cooper mic pre
• XL3 EQ – four-band swept eq with two parametric mids
• Input polarity switch
• Insert in/out switch with LED
• Direct out with pre/post EQ switch
• Discrete mono bus
• Individual routing to stereo, mono and groups with pan-to-groups enable switch
• 32x32ch. FireWire interface
• 100mm faders
• 3 year warranty

Availablility : October 2010
Pricing : TBA

Fire Juggler by 9 Soundware is a set of patches for the Thor Polysonic Synthesizer within Propellerhead Reason. The collection harnesses the variable architecture and modulation options of the highly flexible instrument. The patches, which span a vast array of timbres, were designed for performance interactivity, as well as mix-conscious tonal balance.

The sound set consists of 100 patches. It is divided into 5 categories. "Bass", "Lead", "Pad", and "Piano" (one-shot, tonal sounds) each contain 15 patches, and "Drums" consists of 40 patches which cover all drum kit components.

The 0.4 MB download includes 100 .thor files.

Fire Juggler is available now for $24.99 at :

WaveMachine Labs has announced that Drumagog 5 will become available on October 1, 2010.

Some of the new features include :

• Auto-Align 2.0 - A collaboration between WaveMachine Labs and Fraunhofer (inventors of the MP3 format) has resulted in a revolutionary new alignment algorithm.
• Direct Plugin Hosting - Play any virtual instrument from within Drumagog. VSTi plugins like BFD2, Kontakt, and Superior Drummer are inserted directly into Drumagog to allow a virtually unlimited sample palette. (Platinum version only)
• Redesigned graphic interface – Streamlined control and easier sample editing.
• Support for multiple room samples - The Gog format now allows for different room sounds and mics. Simply dial in the amount of room desired.
• Auto Hi-Hat ...

MOTU has updated Digital Performer to v7.21.

Enhancements :

• Audio Pitch Automation Reference: There is now a preference to adjust the reference frequency for audio pitch automation in the Data Display preference pane. This preference defines the A above middle C, with a default setting of 440 Hz.

Improvements, optimizations, and refinements can be found in the following areas:

• Analysis: waveform overview construction.
• Import & Export: importing CAF files; importing Broadcast WAVE files with timestamps; attempting to export MP3 when LAME.framework is not installed.
• Mixing Board: drop and drop of effects clippings.
• Miscellaneous: consistency of commands and menu items; closing a project with the Preferences window open; reporting of missing sound bites when opening old projects.

Building on the success of the M-Audio MobilePre USB, this next-generation audio interface makes it easy to record guitar, vocals, keyboard, and more with pristine sound quality.

The included, easy-to-use Pro Tools® SE music creation software is based on the same powerful Pro Tools application used in studios around the world, delivering pro recording features, effects, virtual instruments, and more to polish your music. MobilePre also provides the broadest software compatibility in its class—from Pro Tools® M-Powered 8 to GarageBand, Logic, Live, Record, and more.

Top Features :

• 24-bit, 48 kHz audio
• two XLR/TS combo jacks and two line inputs
• four top-panel knobs
• 48V phantom power
• includes Pro Tools SE software

Pro Tools SE software :
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