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Through Tuesday November 8, 2011
Nov 17 - 12:58 PM | Plug-ins > Sound Performance Lab |
SPL announces a plug-in version of its Stereo Vitalizer MK2-T hardware unit.
The Stereo Vitalizer MK2-T is an equaliser concept which makes use of scientific psychoacoustic technology to process audio signals. The Vitalizer-technology has been constantly improved over the past nine years since its invention by SPL's Wolfgang Neumann and Hermann Gier. The plug-in version is modeled after Hermann's (SPL CEO), original privately owned hardware unit.
The Vitalizer MK2-T plug-in will be available on December 7, 2009 for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU, RTAS and TDM plug-in formats. The native version will cost €239 Net (€285 incl. VAT where applicable). The TDM version will cost €385 Net (€459 incl. VAT where applicable). An introductory discount of 25% will be offered for the first month of release.
More details will soon be available at :
The Stereo Vitalizer MK2-T is an equaliser concept which makes use of scientific psychoacoustic technology to process audio signals. The Vitalizer-technology has been constantly improved over the past nine years since its invention by SPL's Wolfgang Neumann and Hermann Gier. The plug-in version is modeled after Hermann's (SPL CEO), original privately owned hardware unit.
The Vitalizer MK2-T plug-in will be available on December 7, 2009 for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU, RTAS and TDM plug-in formats. The native version will cost €239 Net (€285 incl. VAT where applicable). The TDM version will cost €385 Net (€459 incl. VAT where applicable). An introductory discount of 25% will be offered for the first month of release.
More details will soon be available at :
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Nov 16 - 04:11 PM | Computer Hardware > Moog Music |
There's good news for all you control freaks out there. Moog's Multi-Pedal has received a major software upgrade.
New features include: MIDI-to-CV conversion, Loopable Envelope Generators with four Envelope Shapes (Linear, Logarithmic, Exponential and Complex), CV Lag, CV Scaling and the ability to trigger Gates and MIDI events.
These new features add to an already impressive list including, MIDI Clock Sync, Tap Tempo, Programmable Heel and Toe Voltages, four LFOs, four Analog Control Voltage Outputs, MIDI and USB connectivity. Many of the original features, such as Quad Mode and Noise Generation also received significant enhancements.
On top of that, Moog Music is announcing a special promotion : from November 15, 2009 through December 31, 2009, the Multi-Pedal's price will drop to $399 at participating US dealers and through the Moog website.
OS 2.0 is available as a free download for current Multi-Pedal users.
For more information, including new videos and a Quick Start Guide visit :
New features include: MIDI-to-CV conversion, Loopable Envelope Generators with four Envelope Shapes (Linear, Logarithmic, Exponential and Complex), CV Lag, CV Scaling and the ability to trigger Gates and MIDI events.
These new features add to an already impressive list including, MIDI Clock Sync, Tap Tempo, Programmable Heel and Toe Voltages, four LFOs, four Analog Control Voltage Outputs, MIDI and USB connectivity. Many of the original features, such as Quad Mode and Noise Generation also received significant enhancements.
On top of that, Moog Music is announcing a special promotion : from November 15, 2009 through December 31, 2009, the Multi-Pedal's price will drop to $399 at participating US dealers and through the Moog website.
OS 2.0 is available as a free download for current Multi-Pedal users.
For more information, including new videos and a Quick Start Guide visit :
Multi-Pedal OS 2.0 | Post a comment ? |
Nov 16 - 02:59 PM | Music Software > Celemony Software |
Celemony is proud to announce that Melodyne editor will be on sale in stores worldwide from Monday November 16th, 2009 . Melodyne editor is the first Celemony product to feature the company's pioneering DNA Direct Note Access technology allowing access to individual notes in polyphonic audio material.
The recommended resale price of Melodyne editor is $349/€349. Coincident with the launch of Melodyne editor, Celemony is presenting its new product line, comprising Melodyne studio bundle, Melodyne editor, Melodyne assistant and Melodyne essential RTAS.
The recommended resale price of Melodyne editor is $349/€349. Coincident with the launch of Melodyne editor, Celemony is presenting its new product line, comprising Melodyne studio bundle, Melodyne editor, Melodyne assistant and Melodyne essential RTAS.
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Nov 16 - 01:57 PM | Plug-ins > FabFilter |
FabFilter announces the release of Pro-Q, a new EQ plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows.
Key features:
• A great sound from state of the art filter algorithms with precise analog modeling and unlimited internal headroom (no clipping)
• Operates either in zero latency mode, or in linear phase mode with adjustable latency
• Incredible interface that is ideal for easy and precise editing
• What-you-use-is-what-you-see to minimize screen clutter and maximize usability
• The ability to create new EQ bands just by dragging the frequency curve
• Select multiple curves to drag and edit in parallel
• Up to 24 EQ bands
• Filter shapes: Bell, High/Low Shelf, High/Low Cut with 6, 12, 24 and 48dB/oct slopes
• Each band can operate on the stereo signal or on the left or right channels independently for per-channel EQ-ing
• Mid/side mode to EQ the mid and side signals separately
• Built-in real-time frequency analyzer with Pre- and Post-EQ modes
• Ability to double-click for text entry of parameter values
• Different display ranges: 6dB range for mastering use, 12dB, and 30dB for sound shaping during mixing
• All the usual FabFilter quality you've come to expect: perfectly fine-tuned knobs and controllers, interactive MIDI Learn, undo/redo and A/B switch, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an extensive help file with interactive help hints, sample accurate automation, and AltiVec and SSE optimization
FabFilter Pro-Q is now available for €139, $199 or £124. It can be used on Windows and Mac OS X in VST and VST 3, RTAS and Audio Units plug-in formats. Bundles with FabFilter Pro-Q and other FabFilter plug-ins are also available. Note that existing FabFilter customers can purchase Pro-Q with great discounts by logging in to their online user account.
Key features:
• A great sound from state of the art filter algorithms with precise analog modeling and unlimited internal headroom (no clipping)
• Operates either in zero latency mode, or in linear phase mode with adjustable latency
• Incredible interface that is ideal for easy and precise editing
• What-you-use-is-what-you-see to minimize screen clutter and maximize usability
• The ability to create new EQ bands just by dragging the frequency curve
• Select multiple curves to drag and edit in parallel
• Up to 24 EQ bands
• Filter shapes: Bell, High/Low Shelf, High/Low Cut with 6, 12, 24 and 48dB/oct slopes
• Each band can operate on the stereo signal or on the left or right channels independently for per-channel EQ-ing
• Mid/side mode to EQ the mid and side signals separately
• Built-in real-time frequency analyzer with Pre- and Post-EQ modes
• Ability to double-click for text entry of parameter values
• Different display ranges: 6dB range for mastering use, 12dB, and 30dB for sound shaping during mixing
• All the usual FabFilter quality you've come to expect: perfectly fine-tuned knobs and controllers, interactive MIDI Learn, undo/redo and A/B switch, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an extensive help file with interactive help hints, sample accurate automation, and AltiVec and SSE optimization
FabFilter Pro-Q is now available for €139, $199 or £124. It can be used on Windows and Mac OS X in VST and VST 3, RTAS and Audio Units plug-in formats. Bundles with FabFilter Pro-Q and other FabFilter plug-ins are also available. Note that existing FabFilter customers can purchase Pro-Q with great discounts by logging in to their online user account.
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Nov 16 - 12:25 PM | Plug-ins > TC Electronic |
TC Electronic today announces that its M30 Studio Reverb plug-in is available for free.
Featuring a superb Hall algorithm, the M30 Reverb is perfectly suited to vocals but can also be used with a wide variety of instruments and audio material. It features a superb Hall algorithm which is fully editable and is a plug-in that you can use in all sorts of music production and on all types of instruments and vocals.
This really is an offer you can't refuse. Now you can have a great sounding and very easy to use TC Electronic reverb plug-in (VST and AU) for free! (value $79.)
If you are interested you better hurry because this is a time limited offer (3 days only). For more details, please visit :
Featuring a superb Hall algorithm, the M30 Reverb is perfectly suited to vocals but can also be used with a wide variety of instruments and audio material. It features a superb Hall algorithm which is fully editable and is a plug-in that you can use in all sorts of music production and on all types of instruments and vocals.
This really is an offer you can't refuse. Now you can have a great sounding and very easy to use TC Electronic reverb plug-in (VST and AU) for free! (value $79.)
If you are interested you better hurry because this is a time limited offer (3 days only). For more details, please visit :
Free TC Electronic M30 Reverb | Post a comment ? |