Mac and Music News
Through Thursday March 7, 2013
Feb 16 - 03:23 PM | Plug-ins > StepSequencer |
The version 3 has two new core features: multiple Launchpads support and a new pattern load and mix mode in real time.
If more than one Launchpad is connected to the computer, the plugin will detect all Launchpads automatically and cascade them to one big hardware step sequencer. Two Launchpads will result into a hardware 16 step sequencer and four Launchpads will result into a hardware 32 step sequencer. With the different note resolution modes and unlimited tracks this setup leads to a huge level of granularity and in-depth step sequencing.
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Feb 16 - 09:32 AM | Virtual Instrument > Fisound |
The Bonus Pack is available as a free download for Universal 120 V2 customers. The U120V2 Bonus Pack includes 225 new Rapture programs that expand on the U120V2 sample and wavetable library.
Included Sound Categories:
- Basses
- Keys
- Leads
- Pads
- Sequences
- Textures
Universal 120 v2.0 is available from FISOUND for $39. FISOUND has partnered with Cakewalk to co-market and distribute its Rapture Expansion products. Universal 120 v2.0 and the Bonus Pack are available now at the Cakewalk webstore.
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Feb 15 - 10:51 AM | Music Hardware > Stanton |
New Features:
- Song Preview Path – The update has added the ability to preview a song directly from the song browser.
- Gain Functionality for Each Deck – This allows for user-adjustable gain control, which is stored with each track.
- VU Meter Source – This gives users a visual representation of Master Output or Decks A & B.
- Artist Column Added – Now artists are included in playlist information.
- Resort Active Playlist Capability – Now the active playlist can be sorted by artist, BPM and time.
- Increased Pitch Range Options – Adds +/- 8% and +/- 15% to existing options.
- BeatGrid Editing – Users have the ability to edit a track's beatgrid in realtime, with both "Tap Tempo" and "Dial-In-BPM" functionality, for increased Sync and Loop accuracy and stability.
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Feb 14 - 04:30 PM | Virtual Instrument > Ueberschall |
To create the real sound of Grunge, all instruments have been performed live and authentically edited. The soundbank contains 522 drum-, bass- and guitar-loops, which are further divided into „crunch" and „distorted" sections. The Elastik Inspire format allows free instrument combinations leading to infinite possible results. In addition, the content has been prepared in a way that it can ideally be combined with other „Elastik Inspire" products such as „Rock".
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Feb 14 - 01:00 PM | Plug-ins > McDSP |
HD and HDX users can purchase Emerald Pack HD for just $1995(!).
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