A new app that physically burns iPhone and iPad without any harm to hardware. iFire ++ is a physically accurate, real-time "burning screen" simulation for iOS devices.

Based on the mathematical fire model, the app provides a realistic, eye catching and highly interactive user experience. Realistic sound simulation, stylish burning clock and other special effects lets you play with the fire. A high level of adjustability lets you tame the fire element.

Arturia announces the release of SPARK Vintage Drum Machines, a software that brings 30 legendary drum machines to the musician.

Intuitive and powerful, Spark Vintage Drum Machines is much more than the typical sample players available on the market. By mixing high quality samples and virtual analog synthesis (based on TAE®), this software manages to capture the unique soul of these instruments.

TAE ® engine: Roland CR-78, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-606, Korg Mini Pops 7, Korg KPR-77, Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-2L, Yamaha MR-10, Maestro Rhythm King MKII, Boss DR-55, Casio VL Tone and SK-1, Simmons SDS V, Phatwerk, Micromatix.

Sample based and hybrid engines: EMU SP 12, Roland TR-909, Roland TR-707, Roland TR-727, Roland TR-626, Roland R8, EMU Drumulator, Oberheim DMX, Sequencial Circuits Drumtrax, Kawai R-100, LinnDrum, Linn 9000, Casio RZ1, Yamaha RX5, Pulsator, Dirty-909.
Price: EUR 119/USD 129

Voxengo Crunchessor version 2.8 is now available for download.

Voxengo Crunchessor is a general-purpose track compressor for professional audio production applications. It is available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats (including native 64-bit support), for Mac OS X (v10.5 and later), and Windows computers.

Note that on Mac computers, Crunchessor now supports Mac OS X v10.5 and higher only, running on Intel processors. Mac PowerPC support is not available.

Tap Recall changes everything. It removes hand written notes. It removes track recall sheets. It adds recallability for your studio or live setup from your iPhone or iPad.

No lines on a paper, just wonderfully created digital versions of your favorite real world gear. Every knob, button, switch and light works just as they would on your favorite real life box. We even recorded real switch sounds for some of the pieces. In future versions you'll even be able to share your setup on social networking site and have virtual mic placement.

To celebrate 50 legendary years of musical innovation, Marshall is taking over Wembley Arena for a full on Rock n Roll riot on Saturday 22nd September.

The ground-breaking artist line-up is as pioneering as the brand itself and includes global rock royalty from bands including Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Whitesnake, Chickenfoot, The Cult, Black Label Society and many more…..