KV331 Audio announces the release of version 2.5 of their semi-modular synthesizer and effect plug-in SynthMaster. With version 2.5, SynthMaster becomes a cross-platform plug-in running on Windows (32/64 bits) and Mac OSX (32 bits) operating systems in VST and AU formats.

The latest version comes with 400 new factory presets, while introducing new filter types, improved filter algorithms with pre/inside/post distortion routings, stereo oscillators with improved unison, vector synthesis with 2D envelopes, sample playback (SFZ) synthesis, improved arpeggiator, improved modulation architecture, improved easy parameters, online preset browser, multiple skins, flexible effects routing, improved effects as well as 3 new effects: Phaser, Ensemble and Compressor.

RoGame Software announces Mozart 2.0 for Mac OS. Version 2.0 supports Mac OS 10.7 (Lion), features a re-written game engine, a revised scoring mechanism, a new training mode, updated graphics, a new soundtrack and many new note characters. Advanced instruments instruments add positioning and non-diatonic notes with all common accidentals including double-sharps and double-flats. Movable and fixed Do solfége styles are supported and all stringed instruments can be custom tuned.






Pricing and Availability:
Mozart ME 2.0 for Mac OS X costs $12.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies)




RoGame Software http://www.rogame.com/
Product URL http://mac.rogame.com/pages/Mozart.html
Mac App Store Link http://itunes.com/mac/rogamesoftware/mozartme

As a hybrid audio interface, the 896mk3 provides flexible connectivity to any Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0, with eight channels of pristine 24-bit 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of optical digital I/O, stereo AES/EBU, S/PDIF and separate analog main outs (28 input/32 output).

You can Expand your system by connecting the 8pre mic input expander or other MOTU audio interfaces.

Tascam Announces iXZ Mic/Instrument Interface. iXZ is a pocket sized iXZ Mic/Instrument Input for iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch. Plug in a microphone, guitar or bass to interact with the latest guitar amp, sampling, recording and DJ apps. The iXZ supplies phantom power for condenser microphones and input setting sets the gain. There is also a headphone output to monitor from your iOS device.

iXZ can be used in various applications and will be sure to be an indispensable tool for anyone who enjoys creating music.

Some Features:

- Switchable mic/line input
- Phantom power
- Gain control
- 1/8" headphone output
- XLR mic input
- High-impedence guitar input
- Mic input powered by two AA batteries
- Non-powered guitar input

The unique dynamic wavetable synthesis allows you to explore an unprecedented wide range of sonic territory. From acid loops, crystal clear percussions, realistic human choirs to complex musical sound scapes nothing seems impossible
with only a handful parameters to tweak.

New in version 1.1

- Line 6 MIDI mobilizer compatible
- Many new scales, scale base note added
- New keyboard for scale optimized playing
- On-screen keyboard now velocity sensitive
- Many bugfixes