FXpansion presents the latest addition to the BFD2 Expansion Kit range: BFD Cocktail, a meticulous recording of a Yamaha Hipgig portable drumkit.

BFD Cocktail is recorded in the same room under the same studio conditions as the Jazz & Funk, B.O.M.B., JEX and Decatom expansions, as well as other Yamaha-based expansion kits. It has also been designed to sound great with BFD2's built-in library as well as with BFD libraries recorded in other locations.

New articulations include rim shots and rim clicks on the toms. The snare also offers rim clicks, with the stick version additionally offering flams, drags and the half-edge articulation, which can be used with positional sensing on suitable electronic drumkits.

Feature Highlights Include :

• Low-cost, download-only expansion p ...

API is pleased to announce the introduction of the 527 compressor, a single channel module based on API's 225L discreet channel compressor.

The 527 features comprehensive controls including variable attack, release, ratio, and output gain controls. The unit also includes API's patented 'Thrust' circuit, first offered on the 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor. A 10 segment LED meter is switchable between gain reduction and output level.

"Anyone who has used the 225L compressor found in API consoles has expressed a longing for the same kind of flexibility and control in the 500 Series for some time" said Larry Droppa, President of API. "We're delighted to now offer the 527 to complement our vintage 525 compressor, which has been many engineers' favorite compressor over the years".

The API 527 makes its debut at the 127th AES show in New York, October 9-12, at its introductory price of $995.00.

Harrison, the manufacturer of world-class analog and digital consoles, is proud to announce Mixbus with True Analog Mixing for OS X.

Mixbus is a virtual "analog console" integrated into a full-featured DAW (a customized version of Ardour). True Analog Mixing provides a virtual mixing surface that is based on Harrison's renowned 32-Series and MR-Series console designs, plus Harrison's proprietary digital mixing technology. Mixbus enables the user to record, edit, and mix a musical performance "in the box" but get a sound reminiscent of the golden age of album recordings.

Features :

• Straightforward "knob per function" mixer layout based on Harrison's renowned 32-series and MR-series music consoles.
• Precision DSP algorithms for EQ, Filter, Compression, Analog Tape Satu ...

WaveMachine Labs is pleased to announce the next major Drumagog release, Drumagog 5. Available in the first quarter of 2010, Drumagog 5 represents more than two years of design and development.

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 Tracking - automatically detects the hi-hat pedal position (open/closed) in real time.

Upgrade and pricing information to follow. As current beta testing expands over the coming weeks any existing Drumagog 4 users interested in participating should contact WaveMachine Labs.

Vir2 Instruments is pleased to announce that the MOJO 1.2 update is availabe for immediate download.

Here's what is new and improved :

• New microtuning feature available in the main menu, allowing for instant access to more than a dozen different common alternate tunings.
• All instruments tweaked sonically to improve their overall sound.
Improved sound and performance for Punch feature, now converted to a pulldown menu.
• Improved load time across all instruments.
• Optimized polyphony usage across all instruments, resulting in less voices used and less CPU hit.
• Trombone doit release issue fixed.
• Improved tempo-syncing of all crescendos and swells across all instruments.
• Improved quality of timestretching of all crescendos and swells ...