JZ drum mic kit consists of three JZ BT201 small diaphragm condenser microphones: a matched pair with open
cardioid capsules for overheads and a single mic with -20dB open cardioid capsule for kick drum.
The kit also includes JZ mic clips for all 3 mics and everything comes in a rigid carrying case so it is
easy and safe to take the kit with you wherever you are going to record.

JZ DMK1 is shipping now and available at JZ Microphones online store for a special introducing price 1000 USD until 5th of December 2010.

AudioGate enables the real-time playback of DSD/SACD files on any computer system, with any audio hardware. Powerful dithering algorithms are provided, along with editing tools such as divide, merge, normalize, fade-in/fade-out and DC cut. Users can convert from 5.6 MHz or 2.8 MHz 1-bit audio files to any other format, including 16- or 24-bit PCM (up to 192 kHz sample rates), Apple Lossless or AAC, FLAC, Broadcast WAV (up to 32-bit floating supported) and even MP3 formats. It can be used to burn audio CDs, and the newer DSD Disc format (2.8 MHz sample rate), which can be played back on a growing number of devices, such as Sony Playstations and Vaio computers.
By releasing this software for free, Korg is providing a solution for all audio content owners and creators to deliver their art in the highest resolution possible. By giving everyone the tools they need to enjoy high resolution audio and to repurpose it for any device or situation, the market can offer their customers content that is closest to the aural experience the artist had when performing and recording it.

The "ISP" promotion is actually being held as a Group-Buy offer that will run from November 19 to 30, 2010 and targets 70% discount off the MSRP price of $1199 (down to $359 !!!) That is often the price of a single plug-in sold elsewhere…

The "Integral Studio Pack" bundle contains nothing less than 49 of the best "Tube Emulation" plug-ins available on the market and also features the brand new Real to Real Audio Tape Warmer plug-in ; "MAGNETIC".

Musicrow updates golden Ensembles to v2.35. All the ensembles are now fully compatible with Reaktor 5.5.
The new update for Golden Ensembles also includes a new reaktor ensemble: DigiFreak.
DigiFreak is a unique synthesizer that takes the Lo-Fi sound to new extremes! This powerful synthesizer combines digital wave-shaping, special sound degradation processes, granular synthesis techniques, and advanced Lo-Fi effects to produce crumble, corrupted and disintegrated beautiful sounds - with an emphasized digital character.

DigiFreak Main Features:
- A library with more than 100 disintegrated beautiful sounds.
- Fresh digital flavor.
- Extreme digital wave-shaping.
- Special sound degradation tools.
- Integrated granular synthesis techniques.
- Advanced Lo-Fi effects.
- Six envelopes and many modulation paths.
- Special feedback-loop effect

Inside you'll find 50 in-depth, step-by-step MPC5000 tutorials that will teach you hundreds of creative and practical beat making skills: drum manipulation & layering techniques
- advanced sample editing and looping
- multisampling with both sample and keygroup programs
building your own drum kits and breaks
- chop shop and patched phrase techniques
- experimentation with synth, filters, and Q-Link
- advanced sequencing tricks
- integration of your MPC5000 with the rest of your studio
Specifications:
- PDF ebook & 700 MPC5000 format samples, sequences and project files
- Written for MPC5000 OS v2.0
- 50 tutorials, 417 pages in total
- 300 additional drum loops and samples in WAV format
- Download size: 90MB