Mac and Music News
Through Thursday January 8, 2015
| Dec 27 - 12:15 PM | Virtual Instrument > Arturia |
Arturia announces the release Spark 1.4, a major update to their Spark Creative Drum Machine.
Version 1.4 brings 50 new kits / 448 instruments built by 5 contemporary electronic and hip hop producers. Ranging from deep electro house to the finest urban sounds, the expanded 1.4 library also integrates new faithful recreations of vintage drum machines.
To complete this arsenal, Spark embeds 5 new powerful FX's such as the Destroyer, the Space Pan and the earth shaking Sub Generator.
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| Dec 27 - 11:06 AM | Virtual Instrument > XILS-lab |
Until December 31th, get 40% off on the full Xils-lab Synthesizers : use CHRISTMAS2011 at the end of the checkout
XILS 3 : 89€40 instead of 149€, save 59€60 !
PolyKB II : 89€40 instead of 149€, save 59€60 !
Synthix : 101€40 instead of 169€, save 67€60 !
Synthax, the new Synthix soundsets is released. Until January 15th,get the two banks for only €29 (save €11).
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| Dec 27 - 09:47 AM | Computer Hardware > Apogee Electronics |
Apogee annouces the release of Symphony I/O to version 4.1
New Features:
- Low latency mixer for Symphony audio interface mode.
- Full support for the Mic Pre I/O Module
- Apogee Maestro 2.5.30 (included in this release) is compatible with all current Maestro compatible products - Ensemble, Duet FW, One, Duet USB and Symphony I/O.
When using multiple Apogee devices, install the most recently released software last, to ensure that the latest version of Apogee Maestro is installed.
As of December 2011, this Symphony I/O release is the most recent.
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| Dec 26 - 06:05 PM | Virtual Instrument > Native Instruments |
SKANNER – our holiday gift for you: Stephan Schmitt's raucous and exciting new synth is available for download now.
SKANNER can be used either with the latest version (5.6.2) of the free REAKTOR 5 PLAYER, or REAKTOR 5.6.2.
Play samples like a synth – SKANNER will rip through your holiday lethargy.
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| Dec 26 - 04:49 PM | Computer Hardware > Alkex Instruments |
Transform your iPhone/iPod touch into a 16 Pad MIDI Controller with no extra hardware!
Quick and easy solution when wireless is unavailable.
Just hook up to your computer's Line-in with a standard male-male 1/8″ jack lead.
Then download the free software to convert the app's special audio signal into midi messages… Magic!
Step1: Get the iphone app Here
Step2: Download Magic Midi (tutorial included)
Compatible with Mac,Windows and Linux.
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