VirSyn Tera Update Adds Universal Binary Support

1/12/2007

VirSyn has updated Tera to version 3.2, adding support for Intel Macs.

Native Instruments Bandstand Gets Mac Intel Update

1/11/2007

Native Instruments today released Bandstand 1.0.2, an update for its professional General MIDI software instrument, adding Universal Binary support.

DKS Intros Drum Synthesizer

1/10/2007

By joining the classical oscillator-based electronics drum synthesis approach with simple FM synthesis, physical modeling of the drum shell, a powerful set of effects, and a beautiful user interface, DKS is a unique, easy-to-use, and incredibly versatile drums synthesizer.

NAMM Preview: Wave Arts Intros Master Restoration Suite

1/10/2007

Master Restoration Suite is a comprehensive set of restoration plug-ins for cleaning up tape, vinyl, and acoustic recordings. The tools give extremely high quality results with minimal tweaking, hence they sound great and are easy to use.

iTunes Hits Two Billion Sold Milestone

1/9/2007

Apple today announced that more than two billion songs, 50 million television episodes and over 1.3 million feature-length films have been purchased and downloaded from the iTunes Store.

Apple Intros iPod Phone

1/9/2007

Apple today introduced iPhone, a new device that combines a state-of-the-art mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and an Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching and maps—into one small and lightweight handheld device.

Griffin Intros Evolve iPod Speakers

1/9/2007

Griffin Technology today announced the unveiling of its new lineup of powered speaker systems. Evolve is a speaker system with a flat charging base that holds your iPod in a Universal Dock.

Moby Remix Contest

1/9/2007

M-Audio has teamed up with Beatport, Gibson and V2 Records to bring you the Moby Remix Contest.

Zero-G Intros Degrees Of Abstract Sound Library

1/8/2007

Zero-G has introduced Degrees of Abstract – 2Gb of experimental and cutting-edge sounds.

Precisionsound Intros Dream Whistles for HALion, and Kontakt.

1/8/2007

Precisionsound has introduced Dream Whistles, a new sound library for HALion, and Kontakt.

PreSonus Announces Synth Bundles

1/8/2007

PreSonus has announced that Lounge Lizard and Ultra Analog Session from Applied Acoustics Systems are included in PreSonus products starting with the FireStudio – 26x26 FireWire recording system.

eMedia Intros News Guitar Pro Application

1/8/2007

eMedia Guitar Pro 5.1 is the new Windows/Macintosh hybrid version of the best-selling multi-track tablature editor software for guitar, banjo and bass from Arobas Music.

Griffin Intros 2007 Line Up

1/6/2007

Griffin Technology today announced their 2007 lineup that will debut next week at the MacWorld Conference & Expo.

Applied Acoustics Systems Releases Universal Binary Update

1/4/2007

Applied Acoustics Systems has announced that their Professional and Session Series instruments are now available on Mac OS X as Universal Binaries and as RTAS plug-ins on both Mac OS X and Windows. This Technology Update also includes a handful of new features and several bug fixes.

Novation Shipping XioSynth

1/4/2007

The XioSynth features 200 hard-hitting onboard patches, utilising a new optional filter distortion to produce an even greater range of sounds than on previous synths; from the distinctive clean British sound to the filthiest and grittiest of sonic characters.

Harmonic Sense Intros ChordMate For OS X

1/3/2007

Harmonic Sense has released ChordMate for Mac OS X, an app that is designed to make it easy to choose chords for guitar.

Blue Cat Audio Intros MIDI Remote Control Software

1/3/2007

Blue Cat Audio has announced the release of Remote Control, a 3 plug-ins set with special MIDI I/O capabilities.

Arturia Updates Moog Modular For Intel Macs

12/29/2006

Arturia has released version 2.2 of Moog Modular V, an update that adds MacTel support.

Smart Loops Releases SL Reference Kit for SoundFont 2.0

12/29/2006

Smart Loops, a provider of pro audio loops, samples and web-based recording services, has released the SL Reference Kit for SoundFont 2.0-compatible software samplers and sound cards.

New Sample CD - I Love Tibet

12/29/2006

Discovery Firm, a Japanese sample CD maker, has released I Love Tibet - a CD-ROM with 644 MB of 16-bit/44.1kHz recordings of loops, one-shots, multi samples made using varied cross-section of instruments

Apple Tries To Bury Stock Options Controversy

12/29/2006

Based on an analysis of the findings of the independent investigation, Apple has recognized additional non-cash stock-based compensation expenses of $84 million.

MusicMath Updated For Intel Macs

12/28/2006

Laurent Colson has released version 4.0 of MusicMath music conversion software. The new version is now Universal Binary to support new Intel based Macs.

DUY Releases Intel-Compatible TDM Plug-ins

12/28/2006

DUY has announced that the entire range of TDM plug-ins is now compatible with Apple Intel-based Mac computers, in addition to the recently-released native-compatible versions.

Crysonic Intros Spectralive NXT VST Plug-In

12/27/2006

Spectralive NXT incorporates many new features including a semi-parametric Analog based fine-tuning EQ powered by the second generation Crysonic Spectral Audio Vitalizer.

James Brown is Dead

12/26/2006

James Brown, the Soul Brother Number One, the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business, and the Godfather of Soul, is dead.

How To Make A Moog

12/26/2006

Moog Music has opened its factory doors and allowed the Do-It-Yourself cable network to document the making of the Minimoog Voyager and Etherwave Theremin. The first episode - Building the Moog Voyager - is airing nationally on the cable network show Handmade Music.

I/ONE Connects Intros Firewire Audio Snakes

12/26/2006

I/ONE Firewire Audio Snakes make it easy and fast to connect studios, stage to mixer, traveling shows; anywhere you need to transport audio; up to 500 meters/1640 feet in distance.

Sample Meisters Intro Electro ID

12/24/2006

The German Underground influenced electro music artists the world over. Now Ueberschall present selected electro style construction kits produced by the acclaimed electro artist Asem Shama, producer of Techno ID/ Ghostline and Franko Zeiger.

Griffin Intros Laptop Elevator

12/24/2006

Griffin Technology today introduced the Elevator desktop stand for portable computers. Elevator raises laptops off the desktop and helps users reclaim valuable desktop real estate.

Faderport Gets Sonar Support

12/23/2006

PreSonus has announced Sonar support for the FaderPort USB Automation and Transport Controller.

Puremagnetik Releases String Machines for Ableton Sampler, Kontakt & EXS

12/23/2006

String Machines contains over 250MB of lush sounds recorded directly from the classic stringers of the seventies.

SampleRobot Update Lets You Clone Synths

12/22/2006

Skylife has announced SampleRobot Version 2.40, software thate lets clone keyboard instruments and turn them into software instruments automatically.

Two New iPod Games Announced

12/22/2006

Electronic Arts today announced the availability of two new games for the fifth generation iPod – EA Sudoku and Royal Solitaire.

Native Instruments B4 Gets Universal Binary Support

12/21/2006

Native Instruments today released B4 II 2.0.3, an update for its popular software instrument. The new version adds Universal Binary support, allowing users of Intel-based Macintosh computers to fully utilize the creative potential of the leading virtual drawbar organ on their machines.

IK Multimedia Celebrates 10 Years In Business With Promotion

12/20/2006

IK Multimedia is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the biggest promotion in the history of the company, offering 10 deals on IK products.

Acidome - Inexpensive, But Juicy Synth

12/20/2006

NUSofting has introduced Acidome VST synthesizer for Windows PCs, a synth designed to bring you an optimized set of useful features and a rich, juicy sound.

Bösendorfer Imperial & Vienna Konzerthaus Organ

12/19/2006

The Vienna Symphonic Library has developed its first sampled grand piano software instrument, a recreation of a Bösendorfer 290 Imperial and also the Vienna Konzerthaus Organ, which represents the first sampled organ recorded in a concert hall, not in a church.

Big Fish Intros Deep Dub Sample Library

12/17/2006

Big Fish Audio has introduced a new sample library, Deep Dub Rising, in AIFF/Apple Loops/WAV/Acid formats.

BeatHive Announces Free Loops, Song Contest

12/17/2006

BeatHive, an online marketplace for musicians to buy and sell loops, is offering a free download of 12 loops. Downloaders are encouraged to create a song using 6 of the loops and post the completed music track to 3hive.com, a growing jukebox of selected MP3s from bands and labels that like to share their songs.

Use Reaktor To Turn A Sponge Into A Drum Machine

12/17/2006

Mekarer, who may be the MacGyver of the music world, has turned a sponge into a snare drum, using a guitar pickup and a piece of string....

How To Make Beats

12/17/2006

In case you were wondering - here is how you make beats.....

Man Destroys iPod In A Blender

12/16/2006

Blendtec, a company that makes heavy duty blenders, is destroying iPods to help sell $400 blenders.

Freesound Announces Remix Project

12/15/2006

The Freesound Project, a site for sharing samples that can be freely shared and used in music, has announced a remix contest.

Architecture NI Waveforms Offers New Sonic Palette

12/15/2006

Galbanum has introduced Architecture NI Waveforms 2 - a collection of over 1,800 Wavetables available in three popular formats.

VirSyn Cantor 2 Demo Available, But Requires Dongle

12/15/2006

A time limited, but fully functional demo version of Cantor 2 is now available, but it requires a Syncrosoft key/dongle.

RedGorilla Music Festival Looking For Musicians

12/15/2006

The RedGorilla Music Fest, being held in Austin, TX from March 14-17, 2007 is looking for independent artists, bands, and solo artists submissions.

Ueberschall Releases Dancehall Madness

12/14/2006

Dancehall Madness is a collection of over 40 high quality dancehall music style construction kits featuring nu skool riddims, reggaeton and high class dancehall club bangers.

Digidesign Announces Avid Mojo SDI Support for Pro Tools|HD

12/14/2006

Digidesign has announced that Avid Mojo SDI video interface now provides extensive Avid video integration with Digidesign Pro Tools|HD systems, and is available through authorized Digidesign Pro Dealers.

New DVD Shares Pro Mixing Secrets

12/13/2006

Ask Video has announced Mixing With The Pros, the first ASK Video DVD to step outside specific products and help musician's create top-quality professional mixes.

Virtual Wavestation Sample CD Pulled From Market

12/12/2006

A new sample CD which contains 508 Korg Wavestation samples has been pulled from the market over copyright concerns.

Trogotronic Announces Contest

12/11/2006

Precisionsound Intros Persian Santur Sound Library

12/11/2006

Precisionsound has released the Persian Santur for HALion, Kontakt & SoundFont.

The Nutcracker Suite, On Bike Parts

12/8/2006

Specialized, a company that makes specialized bike parts, has a new promo that features Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite performed entirely on bicycle parts.

Mac Music Luminaries To Share Secrets at Macworld Music Symposium

12/8/2006

Leading Mac musicians, producers, and technologists will share their technological insight and creative experience in a day-long, intensive event at Macworld Conference & Expo 2007.

Kenton Intros Killamix Mini

12/8/2006

A push-button feature on each knob lets the Killamix Mini send on 9 different MIDI channels, effectively giving it 9x9 knobs, 9x9 buttons, and 9 joysticks.

sE Electronics Ships First Professional Studio-Quality USB Microphone

12/7/2006

sE Electronics is now shipping the USB2200a mic, which they announced back in January 2006 at the Winter NAMM show in California.

Online Collaboration With Reason Key To Urban Myth Club Sound

12/7/2006

While most bands start writing material in the studio together, UK electronica collective Urban Myth Club wrote many of the tracks from its debut album by collaborating online with Reason.

Guitar Rig 2 Now Available

12/7/2006

Guitar Rig 2 Software Edition is a software-only version of Native Instruments digital guitar studio

Forget MySpace - Moogspace Is Here

12/6/2006

Moog Music has introduced Moogspace, a Moog member site.

Smart Loops Goes Phat To Phreaky With Hip Hop Sample Library

12/5/2006

Smart Loops has released its Phat to Phreaky Hip-Hop loop library in Apple Loops and REX2 formats. Previously this essential collection of contemporary and old school grooves was available only in ACID format.

Studio On Screen DVD Explains Mixing From Demo To Master

12/5/2006

Universal Audio, a manufacturer of vintage audio hardware and DSP software plug-ins for digital audio workstations, has released the first in a new series of audio educational DVDs.

VirSyn Shipping Cantor 2 Vocal Synthesizer

12/4/2006

Virsyn is shipping Cantor 2, described as a breakthrough in synthesis of solo, background and choir voices.

The Eight Thousand Dollar Piano-Shaped ipod Table

12/4/2006

The Concerto Table, a piano-shaped table designed by Nicholas Lovegrove & Demian Repucci, has to be one of the most expensive and exclusive iPod accessories yet.

Native Instruments Traktor Now MacTel Compatible

12/3/2006

Native Instruments has released TRAKTOR 3.2, an update for its groundbreaking DJ software. The new version brings a wide range of functional enhancements, as well as compatibility with Intel-based Macintosh computers.

New Technology Turns Any Surface Into Interactive Instrument

12/3/2006

Tai-Chi (Tangible Acoustic Interfaces for Computer-Human Interaction), is a new technology that can turn just about anything into a control surface.

Digital Recording Studio Built Into Antique Piano

12/3/2006

The bizarre hybrid is a full digital recording studio built into a beautiful piano cabinet. It is based on a Mac Mini with a Lexicon Omega audio interface that is set up with 2 instrument inputs, one built-in studio-quality microphone, and an additional microphone jack.

What Every International Superstar DJ Needs For Christmas....A Gas Powered Turntable

12/3/2006

Here is something for international superstar DJs that have everything that they could possibly ever need in this lifetime - a gas powered turntable.

Natalie Walker - Quicksand

12/2/2006

Here is a video from Natalie Walker, a vocalist making ethereal downtempo music.

Griffing Ships iTalk Pro iPod Recorder

12/2/2006

Griffin Technology has announced that its new iTalk Pro, an accessory that turns an iPod into a CD-quality audio recorder, is shipping.

Native Instruments Abysnth 4 Demo Now Available

12/2/2006

Absynth 4 is the fourth generation of Native Instruments' award-winning semi-modular software synthesizer that is renowned for its unique evolving sounds and textures.

Voxengo Updates Free Graphic Equalizer VST

12/1/2006

Overtone GEQ is a 7-band harmonic (overtone) graphic equalizer with multi-channel support (supporting up to 8 input/output channels). Overtone GEQ offers extensive internal channel routing capabilities, and supports mid/side processing.

Synk Audio Announces Musicbed DV 1.6 plus Seasons 1 and 2 Bundle

12/1/2006

Synk Audio has announced version 1.6 of their Musicbed DV music soundtrack generation software with Mac Universal Binary support, new music generation features, new surround music features and more than double the amount of royalty-free music content.

Battery 3 Demo, Update Now Available

12/1/2006

The Battery 3 demo version is now available as a free download for Windows and Mac on the NI website. The demo includes a selection of 6 scaled-down drum kits taken from the Battery 3 factory library.

Smart Loops Releases SL Reference Kit Drum Sample Set

11/30/2006

Smart Loops has released the SL Reference Kit, an all-new drum sample set for use with leading Mac and PC software samplers. SL Reference Kit includes over 300 MB of 24-bit drum samples, performed live on a Pearl Reference kit, and recorded at the world-renowned Platinum Labs in Nashville.

Native Instruments Reaktor 5.1.2 Offers Universal Binary Support

11/30/2006

Native Instruments has released Reaktor 5.1.2, an update for its award-winning modular sound design studio that adds support for Intel-based Mac OS X.

Vienna Instruments Intros Saxophones and Elements

11/27/2006

The Vienna Symphonic Library team announces the release of two brand new Vienna Instruments Collections, Saxophones and Elements.

Bias Ships Soundsoap 2.1 Universal

11/27/2006

In addition to several enhancements to both the Mac and Windows editions, the Mac edition is now Universal and provides 100% native compatibility for both Intel-based and PPC Macs.

Native Instruments Updates Kontakt 2.2 With Universal Binary Support

11/22/2006

Native Instruments today released Kontakt 2.2, an update for its flagship sampler. The new version brings a wide range of functional enhancements and optimizations, ranging from improved loop handling and group management to extended KSP and Universal Import functionality, as well as compatibility with Intel-based Macintosh computers.

StealthPlug Shipping

11/22/2006

IK is shipping the StealthPlug, described as the first USB Audio Interface Cable.

Amplitube Now Compatible With Mac Intel Core Duo Systems

11/21/2006

A download for the new AmpliTube 2.1 is now available, providing compatibility for IK Users with Mac Intel Core Duo Systems.

Presonus Site Adds Online Forum, FAQ

11/21/2006

PreSonus has announced two additions to PreSonus Website, an online forum and a FAQ.

DUY Plug-Ins Go Native

11/21/2006

DUY has announced that the new versions of all its native plug-ins are compatible with Apple's Intel-based Mac computers.

Formula Sound Intros New Fader Option For Modular Mixers

11/21/2006

Formula Sound has followed up the launch of its new FF-4000 modular mixer by announcing that the unit is now available with a factory-fitted Pro X Fade crossfader from Eclectic Breaks (Ebsel).

ModernBeats Releases Music Contracts For The Modern Musician

11/21/2006

ModernBeats.com has released two full volumes of professional music contracts, specifically designed for today's modern musicians.

Synthmaster Virtual Synth For Windows

11/20/2006

KV331 Audio has introduced SynthMaster, a new semi-modular software synthesizer and multi-FX plug-in for Windows. A free version is also available that has limited polyphony.

SAC Ships New Monitors in North America

11/18/2006

SAC Pro Audio is now shipping their new PUMP 6a and 8a Direct Field Monitor Speakers in the US and Canadian markets through their distributor, Kaysound Imports.

SM Pro Audio Shipping New ADDA Converter

11/18/2006

SM Pro Audio is now shipping their new ADDA 192-S, a two-channel, 24-bit, 192-kHz AD/DA converter.

First Ever MySpace Live Broadcast To Feature DJ Sandra Collins and VJ Vello Virkhaus

11/17/2006

The first ever MySpace live broadcast, happening Saturday, November 18th, will feature electronic music artists DJ Sandra Collins and VJ Vello Virkhaus who will perform their much talked about live audio/video experience – Interference.

Wearable Instrument Shirt Takes Air Guitar To Next Level

11/16/2006

Scientists have created a t-shirt that could be the future of music - or just another way for music geeks to look silly.

ASK Video Releases First Pro Tools DVD Tutorial

11/15/2006

ASK Video Interactive Media, a creator of software tutorials on DVD, has announced the availability of Pro Tools Level 1, a new DVD tutorial that covers the leading digital audio workstation for music, TV and film.

MacLoops Offers Free Apple Audio Loops

11/14/2006

Macloops is a new free resource for users of Garageband and Logic who need free Apple Loops to use in their productions.

Mbox 2 Mini - Worlds Smallest Pro Tools LE System

11/13/2006

The newest and smallest member of the Mbox 2 family, Mbox 2 Mini is the most affordable Pro Tools LE system ever.

Kenton Intros Thru-5 MIDI Thru Box

11/11/2006

Kenton has introduced the THRU-5, a MIDI thru box.

Smart Loops Intros Guitar, Bass Apple Audio Loops

11/11/2006

Smart Loops has released its Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars libraries in Apple Loops format. Both libraries were previously available only in ACID format.

Notion Expands Percussion Support

11/11/2006

Notion Music has announced two new percussion sound kits: Sessions: Rhythm Section and Expanded Mallets 1.

Demos Now Available for Native Instruments Massive And FM8

11/11/2006

Native Instruments has announced the availability of demos for both Massive and FM8.

Propellerhead Software To Hold Producer Conference In San Francisco

11/11/2006

Propellerhead Software has announced The Producers Conference, to be held Saturday, November 18th, 2006 at the Recombinant Labs in San Francisco.

Score With London Symphony Orchestra For $99

11/11/2006

Protege lets musicians of all skill levels write, rehearse and perform compositions as if they were working with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Synthax Shipping Micstasy

11/10/2006

Micstasy features reference quality converters and combines a number of typical RME features with a number of groundbreaking innovations.

SM Pro Audio Ships M-Patch 2

11/10/2006

SM Pro Audio is now shipping the M-Patch 2, a passive volume control/switcher unit in the US market through their distributor, Kaysound Imports.