Zoom has announced that the H1 pocket recorder is now shipping.

The Zoom H1 handy recorder uses only one AAA battery, which enables it to record for up to 10 hours. It records in 24bit 96kHz PCM and MP3. Further more it features a lowcut filter, XY Mic capsules, USB 2.0, external mics and audio device in-outputs.

Pricing : $99

Driven by popular demand, three coveted audio processors developed by MOTU are now available for RTAS, Audio Units, and VST3 host software on Mac OS X :

• MasterWorks EQ - Modeled British analog EQ
• MasterWorks Leveler - Vintage automatic gain control
• ProVerb - Stunningly realistic acoustic spaces

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Detunized.com has released DTS018 – Hamm and Eggs Live Pack. Hamm and Eggs introduces an advanced emulation of a Hammond B2 organ with retrofitted Trek II TP-2B percussion module.

For maximum flexibility the Live Pack offers two different adaptations: Type A focuses on instant access to more common groups of parameters while Type B has mapped the organs drawbars to distinct macro controls. All registers as well as the percussion module are based on discrete 2-channel sample sets. Channel 1 includes the sound of the organs' line out while channel 2 provides the sound of a Leslie 251 cabinet. All components and all registers can be mixed on demand.

Furthermore this Live Pack contains four organ-like devices. Their samples are the result of several audio processing steps on tape noises, a passing helicopter and a group of trumpeters performing on Carls Bridge in Praha.

Price: 4.98 € (subscription) / 6.78 € (instant buy)

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Keith McMillen Instruments has announced that they are accepting reservations for SoftStep, the first multi-touch USB Foot Controller. The First 100 SoftSteps will be available to select customers before the product hits the stores and they will receive a free Batt-O-Meter, a device which shows hours of life remaining without removing the battery from your instrument.

Features :

• Ten keys each with 5 degrees of freedom.
• Each sensor key controls up to 6 unique notes, CC's or Program Changes
• Four character alphanumeric LED displays and 10 dual color key LEDs give feedback even in bright stage lights
• Weighs in at just over a pound. (Other devices with power supplies can weigh 20 pounds.) Futuristic ...

Imperfect Samples has announced the release of the Fazioli Ebony Concert Grand, a 24-bit multi-sampled imperfect grand piano.

Features :

• Multi-Sampled Instrument with performance sounds.
• 5 Mic Positions.
• Up to 127 Layers.
• Over 70,000 unique samples.
• Full Length Samples, no loops.
• 24-bit audio fidelity.
• True Staccato
• True Crotchet
• Direct Picked Strings Instruments.
• Unusual FX.
• Imperfectly Sampled Instruments and Perfectly Sampled instruments.
• Organic, Imperfect Sound Character.

The Imperfect Samples Fazioli Ebony Concert Grand is available as a direct download, on DVDs, and on a portable Hard Disk Drive. Currently, this instrument is available for Kontakt and EXS24. A cut-down standalone ...