KV331 Audio has released Michael Kastrup's Expansion 2, a new preset expansion bank for SynthMaster.

- 2 Plucks
- 4 Pads.
- 1 Guitar.
- 3 Leads
- 3 Motion Pads
- 4 Paterns Synths
- 3 Synths.
- 1 Organ.
- 1 Key.
- 5 Strings.
- 12 Drums/Perc.
- 13 Basses.
- 1 Brass.

Price: $15.

New York based RoGame Software announces the release of BandMaster for Mac OS X, a phenomenal tool for improvising musicians. BandMaster creates a virtual backing band from songs created in the application's editor.

Features:
- Supports all common chords
- American and European chord notation
- Chord analysis
- Time scale, transposition, trade fours sections
- Metronome mode
- Annotations tool
- Replace tool
Etc.
Pricing and Availability:
BandMaster for Mac OS X costs $29.99 USD .

For over 60 years, the AES has been the largest gathering of audio professionals and enthusiasts on the globe, attracting delegates from over 100 countries worldwide.

Workshops, tutorials, technical papers and the exhibition floor provide attendees with a wealth of learning, networking and business opportunities.
With an all-star cast of 100% Certified Platinum participants, the 133rd AES Convention Platinum Producers & Engineers Panel looms as one of the show's hottest tickets. Convention Special Events Chair, Christopher Smith worked closely with panel moderator Michael Romanowski, to coordinate this stellar event, set for Sunday, Oct. 28, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm at the Moscone Center.

IK Multimedia announces the release of AmpliTube Custom Shop 3.9 software for Mac and PC, which brings with it a selection of dream machines from two top amp manufacturers, and expands the total Custom Shop collection to over 265 individual pieces of gear.

Running standalone or as a plug-in for all major formats, version 3.9 debuts new officially certified models of Orange® and Carvin® amps and cabinets, all available for individual purchase from the AmpliTube Custom Shop.

Hot Mouth brings a breath of fresh air to the Dance music scene and now you can too with this Artist Edition Pack, offering an epic selection of illuminating sounds.

Featuring 5 fully loaded folders, you are truly spoilt for choice with 20+ bass loops, 40+ beats, 120+ one-shots, 30+ synth loops and 45+ FX. Weighing in at 320MB you have all the tools you need to build up to a "happy house" sound in the same vein as Hot Mouth himself.