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Through Thursday April 11, 2013
Jul 11 - 09:03 AM | Virtual Instrument > Steinberg |
Teinberg Media Technologies GmbH today released the Padshop Pro granular synthesizer. Padshop Pro offers extended capabilities that meet the demands of discerning sound designers.
Some Features:
- Advanced granular synthesis engine with 2 independent layers and individual oscillator, edit and FX sections
- Up to 8 grain streams per oscillator for impressively rich and spacious structures
- Intuitive user interface for effective usability and direct accessibility
- More than 450 presets dedicated to atmospheric pads and evolving textures
- SoftGrain Wave ROM with hundreds of sounds for custom presets and individual tweaks
- Sample import via drag-and-drop for advanced sound design projects and custom presets
- 10-stage Modulation Matrix with Note Expression support for unlimited flexibility
- 12 different high-quality filter types for each layer.
Some Features:
- Advanced granular synthesis engine with 2 independent layers and individual oscillator, edit and FX sections
- Up to 8 grain streams per oscillator for impressively rich and spacious structures
- Intuitive user interface for effective usability and direct accessibility
- More than 450 presets dedicated to atmospheric pads and evolving textures
- SoftGrain Wave ROM with hundreds of sounds for custom presets and individual tweaks
- Sample import via drag-and-drop for advanced sound design projects and custom presets
- 10-stage Modulation Matrix with Note Expression support for unlimited flexibility
- 12 different high-quality filter types for each layer.
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Jul 10 - 07:59 PM | Virtual Instrument > Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL) |
Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the arrival of a brand new download instrument: Vienna Jazz Drums.
Now, the Vienna Symphonic Library brings a decade of experience in sampling and software development to the art of jazz drumming. Included in Vienna Jazz Drums are single hits using all known drum techniques and articulations.
Featuring a 60's era, custom Rodgers drum kit, Vienna recorded a variety of sonic nuances inherent in each instrument with sticks and brushes in multiple zones. For example, by sliding the modulation wheel, the drumstick hits can be moved from the center of the head all the way to the rim in one smooth motion.
Now, the Vienna Symphonic Library brings a decade of experience in sampling and software development to the art of jazz drumming. Included in Vienna Jazz Drums are single hits using all known drum techniques and articulations.
Featuring a 60's era, custom Rodgers drum kit, Vienna recorded a variety of sonic nuances inherent in each instrument with sticks and brushes in multiple zones. For example, by sliding the modulation wheel, the drumstick hits can be moved from the center of the head all the way to the rim in one smooth motion.
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Jul 10 - 01:39 PM | Plug-ins > DontCrac[k] |
DSP-Quattro is an extremely powerful Audio Editor/AudioCD Mastering Application with complete real-time and off-line support of AU/VST plug-ins for MacOS X.
It is a highly innovative product that utilizes the latest technological advancements of computer-based audio editing. It benefits from more than 15 years of development and professional use in the audio production community.
DSP-Quattro will be sold at introductory price of only $79 (instead of $99) starting today until Friday 13, 2012.
It is a highly innovative product that utilizes the latest technological advancements of computer-based audio editing. It benefits from more than 15 years of development and professional use in the audio production community.
DSP-Quattro will be sold at introductory price of only $79 (instead of $99) starting today until Friday 13, 2012.
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Jul 10 - 12:15 PM | Virtual Instrument > Resonance Sound |
Club veteran Swen Weber is ready to once again serve your needs for all-electro stuff! A massive arsenal of 220 loops covering bass, drums, tops, synths, vocals and 50 cool midis is just what you need for an instantly groundshaking club experience.
After his highly acclaimed Electro District and Pure Electro series, this one is again a no-brainer, just waiting for you to slice`n`dice some great grooves together for the next dancefloor smasher!
After his highly acclaimed Electro District and Pure Electro series, this one is again a no-brainer, just waiting for you to slice`n`dice some great grooves together for the next dancefloor smasher!
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Jul 10 - 09:47 AM | Music Software > Periscope Audio Lab |
Periscope Audio Lab introduces SpaceSampler v1.2, a smart audio convolution app for iOS devices.
SpaceSampler lets you record, apply filters from 15 real acoustic spaces and equipment and then share via E-Mail, Dropbox, Audio Copy, or post to Soundcloud.
The Filters:
Start with this core set, then combine and set your mix for an infinite variety of tonal colors:
- Tape Echo: A classic old-school tape echo with a touch of spring reverb
- Glitchy: Unique delay pattern blips add a circuit-bent type sound
- Studio Vox: Smooth UK mic pre, EQ and a nice studio vocal booth
- Slap Back: Classic '50s Rock-A-Billy slap back echo
- Dream Plate: The venerable 60s plate reverb
- Great Hall: Long and spacious hall reverb
- Smooth Spring: The classic guitar-amp reverb
- Pop Doubler: A rich doubled sound, perfect for pop vocals
- Warm Room: A medium length, woody sounding, warm room reverb
- Inverse: A strange reversed room effect
- Studio One: Get down with this fun dub delay
- AM Radio: Emulation of a vintage, band-limited AM Radio
- Stadium: Announce your favorite game, or take the stage with this big delay
- Electro: Robotic, vocoder type voice disguise
- Slow Wave: A classic 1980s chamber with a hint of delay.
SpaceSampler lets you record, apply filters from 15 real acoustic spaces and equipment and then share via E-Mail, Dropbox, Audio Copy, or post to Soundcloud.
The Filters:
Start with this core set, then combine and set your mix for an infinite variety of tonal colors:
- Tape Echo: A classic old-school tape echo with a touch of spring reverb
- Glitchy: Unique delay pattern blips add a circuit-bent type sound
- Studio Vox: Smooth UK mic pre, EQ and a nice studio vocal booth
- Slap Back: Classic '50s Rock-A-Billy slap back echo
- Dream Plate: The venerable 60s plate reverb
- Great Hall: Long and spacious hall reverb
- Smooth Spring: The classic guitar-amp reverb
- Pop Doubler: A rich doubled sound, perfect for pop vocals
- Warm Room: A medium length, woody sounding, warm room reverb
- Inverse: A strange reversed room effect
- Studio One: Get down with this fun dub delay
- AM Radio: Emulation of a vintage, band-limited AM Radio
- Stadium: Announce your favorite game, or take the stage with this big delay
- Electro: Robotic, vocoder type voice disguise
- Slow Wave: A classic 1980s chamber with a hint of delay.
Learn more about Periscope Audio Lab SpaceSampler | Post a comment ? |