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		<title>Universal Audio Conjures Manley Massive Passive EQ for UAD-2</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Universal Audio has announced the release of the highly anticipated Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-in. Working with Manley Labs, Universal Audio’s Massive Passive EQ plug-in represents the most ambitious hardware EQ modeling project to date, bringing UAD-2 users both the standard and mastering versions of this world-renowned EQ in one package.
The two-channel, four-band Manley Massive Passive EQ <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/03/universal-audio-conjures-manley-massive-passive-eq-for-uad-2/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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<p>Universal Audio has announced the release of the highly anticipated <strong><a href="http://www.uaudio.com/products/software/manley/index.html">Manley Massive Passive EQ</a></strong> plug-in. Working with Manley Labs, Universal Audio’s <strong>Massive Passive EQ</strong> plug-in represents the most ambitious hardware EQ modeling project to date, bringing UAD-2 users both the standard and mastering versions of this world-renowned EQ in one package.</p>
<p><span id="more-2099"></span>The two-channel, four-band <strong>Manley Massive Passive EQ</strong> utilizes design strengths from choice console, graphic, parametric and Pultec EQs — delivering a fundamentally different EQ that’s beyond compare. The <strong>Massive Passive’s</strong> natural treatment of a signal lends itself to both radical tonal shaping as well as delicate vocal shading or subtle mastering enhancement.</p>
<p>“The <strong>Massive Passive EQ</strong> is one of our best-known products. We didn’t even want to entertain the idea of doing a plug-in unless it was really going to be done right,” commented EveAnna Manley, Owner, Manley Laboratories, Inc. “Our expectations were high for the plug-in emulation to be spot-on. Working with Universal Audio, we believe they’ve totally nailed it.”</p>
<p>The <strong>Manley Massive Passive EQ</strong> Powered Plug-In features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Highly coveted 2-channel, 4-band, passive, tube EQ emulation plug-in, both standard and mastering versions</li>
<li>Painstakingly modeled over a six month period and rigorously scrutinized by Manley Labs for authenticity</li>
<li>Filter curves, band interdependencies, distortion and hysteretic behavior all represented in plug-in — yielding a unique, very musical and “open” sound</li>
</ul>
<p>“The <strong>Massive Passive</strong> is truly the ultimate in mastering grade EQs. It sounds warm without ever being dull; it stays precise while remaining highly musical,” offered UAD Powered Plug-Ins Product Manager, Will Shanks.</p>
<p>&#8220;Manley Labs represents quality, sonic excellence and unequivocal analog design expertise,&#8221; enthused Matt Ward, President of Universal Audio. &#8220;There has always been a special affinity between our companies, and we are elated to have EveAnna Manley joining us a plug-in partner for the UAD-2 platform.&#8221;</p>
<p>The <strong>Manley Massive Passive EQ</strong> plug-in is available for purchase via UA’s Online Store for $299. It is part of the new UAD Software v5.6.0 release, in addition to <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/03/universal-audio-issues-emt-140-plate-reverb-for-uad/">The EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb</a>, and the Precision Enhancer Hz plug-ins. UAD Software v5.6.0 is available as a FREE download to Mac and PC users worldwide.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uaudio.com/products/software/manley/index.html">www.uaudio.com/products/software/manley/</a></p>
<p>Discuss the <strong>Massive Passive EQ</strong> on our <a href="/forum/effects">Effects forum</a>.</p>
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		<title>Universal Audio Issues EMT 140 Plate Reverb for UAD</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Universal Audio recently announced the release of the EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb plug-in for the UAD platform. The EMT 140 replicates the sonic signature of three uniquely different EMT 140 plates formerly installed at the Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA and is licensed and endorsed by EMT Studiotechnik GmbH as the world’s only authentic <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/03/universal-audio-issues-emt-140-plate-reverb-for-uad/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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<p>Universal Audio recently announced the release of the <strong><a href="http://www.uaudio.com/products/software/emt140/">EMT 140</a></strong> Classic Plate Reverb plug-in for the UAD platform. The <strong>EMT 140</strong> replicates the sonic signature of three uniquely different EMT 140 plates formerly installed at the Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA and is licensed and endorsed by EMT Studiotechnik GmbH as the world’s only authentic EMT plate reverb emulation.</p>
<p><span id="more-2084"></span>“EMT is certainly excited to partner with Universal Audio; I am confident our endorsement of UA’s emulations of EMT’s well-loved classic audio processors will bring both companies great success,” said EMT’s President, Jules Limon. “It’s very inspiring to see a team like UA’s take such a keen interest in accurately recreating the devices of the past with their scientific approach to digital signal processing.”</p>
<p>The <strong>EMT 140</strong> Classic Plate Reverb Powered Plug-In features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Highly prized, fully endorsed, smooth and natural EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverb emulations</li>
<li>Includes three distinct plate models – each with a unique sound and discrete mechanical damper controls</li>
<li>Includes original EMT 80 Hz input Shelving Filters or custom aftermarket Martech Low-Cut Filters</li>
<li>Pre Delay, Low &amp; High Shelving Filters, Wet/Dry Mix, Balance and Width controls with Hard Bypass via the lighted EMT power icon</li>
<li>Also includes Modulation controls to add additional movement to the stereo field</li>
</ul>
<p>“EMT’s impact on the way records are made is right up there with the Neumanns and Studers of the world,” commented Universal Audio President Matt Ward. “Their reverbs, both analog and digital, are still among the most prized and protected possessions a quality studio can have… So EMT’s endorsement of our Powered Plug-In is truly an honor.”</p>
<p>The <strong>EMT 140</strong> Classic Plate Reverb plug-in is available for purchase via UA’s Online Store for $199. It is part of the new UAD Software v5.6.0 release, in addition to the <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/03/universal-audio-conjures-manley-massive-passive-eq-for-uad-2/">Manley Massive Passive EQ</a>, and the Precision Enhancer Hz plug-ins. UAD Software v5.6.0 is available as a FREE download to Mac and PC users worldwide.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.uaudio.com/products/software/emt140/">www.uaudio.com/products/software/emt140/</a></p>
<p>Discuss the <strong>EMT 140</strong> Classic Plate Reverb in our <a href="/forum/effects">Effects forum</a>.</p>
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		<title>Audiofile Engineering Cues Backline</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:31:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>G</dc:creator>
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Audiofile Engineering has released Backline, a handy new utility for Mac OS X. It&#8217;s an indispensable set of tools to manage all things audio related on your computer. Whether you need to repair damaged audio files, update your audio effects, reset CoreAudio, or load and playback a DDP file set, Backline is here to simplify your <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/03/audiofile-engineering-cues-backline/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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<p>Audiofile Engineering has released <strong><a href="http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/backline/">Backline</a></strong>, a handy new utility for Mac OS X. It&#8217;s an indispensable set of tools to manage all things audio related on your computer. Whether you need to repair damaged audio files, update your audio effects, reset CoreAudio, or load and playback a DDP file set, <strong>Backline</strong> is here to simplify your life!</p>
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<p>Have you ever discovered an audio file that doesn&#8217;t load in your favorite DAW, or sampler? Or, perhaps after digging out your favorite recording from the archives you discover that something has gone wrong with the audio files themselves? An industry first, Audio File First Aid will give you new insight into the structure of your files, giving you the power to diagnose and repair the most common causes of corrupt audio files. Originally packaged with <a href="http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/waveeditor" target="_blank">Wave Editor</a> and <a href="http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/samplemanager" target="_blank">Sample Manager</a> and now available in <strong>Backline Basic</strong>.</p>
<p>Manage, update, and audition your Audio Unit and VST effects all within <strong>Backline</strong>! The days of launching a full-featured DAW to demo an effect are over, as are the days of scrounging around the internet to find an update. Effect updating uses our Audio Effect Database. <a href="http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/support/helpdesk/index.php?pg=kb.page&amp;id=231" target="_blank">Read more about the database</a>, especially how developers can get involved.</p>
<p>Experiencing technical difficulties with your applications? No problem. Easily create backups of your Audiofile Engineering application&#8217;s settings, restore from a remote location, clear effect caches, reset the CoreAudio, and more. You can also <a title="MIDI Monitor" rel="[MIDI]" href="http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/backline/images/screenshots/techspecs/midi_monitor.gif">monitor</a> all incoming MIDI messages, generate MIDI <a title="MIDI Clock Generator" rel="[MIDI]" href="http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/backline/images/screenshots/techspecs/midi_clock_generator.gif">clock</a> or <a title="MIDI Timecode Generator" rel="[MIDI]" href="http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/backline/images/screenshots/techspecs/midi_time_code_generator.gif">time code</a> and specify any MIDI output.</p>
<ul>
<li>Audio File First Aid: repair malformed audio files</li>
<li>FiRe Browser: download FiRe recordings to your computer</li>
<li>Effect Manager: manages Audio Units and VST plug-ins including SmartGroups</li>
<li>Effect Update: Effect Manager integrates with our online effect database and tells you when updates to your effects have posted (think MacUpdate + software update for plug-ins)</li>
<li>Effect Audition: load any Audio Units or VST effect and see how it sounds using our built-in sound files or your own</li>
<li>MIDI Tools: MIDI Monitor, MIDI Clock, MIDI Timecode Generator</li>
<li>DDP Player: Load a DDP 2.0 set, browse its metadata, listen to the tracks, and burn to CD</li>
<li>Reset Audio System: Reset CoreAudio server (coreaudiod), clear the Audio Components Cache, Stop CoreMIDI server</li>
<li>Audiofile Engineering Tools: back up/restore all of your Audiofile settings such as keyboard shortcuts, reset preferences, reset effect caches, uninstall</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Backline</strong> requires Mac OS X 10.5 or higher.</p>
<p><strong>Backline Basic</strong> will run, without limitation, for 15 days. Audiofile-specific tools are free. The rest of the tools (Audio File First Aid, FiRe Browser, Effect Manager, Effect Update, Effect Audition, MIDI, and Reset Audio System ) require a license key ($29). DDP Player requires its own, separate paid license ($59). Both paid modes can be purchased and used independently.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/backline/">www.audiofile-engineering.com/backline/</a></p>
<p>Discuss <strong>Backline</strong> in our <a href="/forum/ae">Audiofile Engineering forum</a>.</p>
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		<title>Camel Audio Releases Alchemy Player</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>G</dc:creator>
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Camel Audio has announced the release of Alchemy Player, an affordable software instrument plug-in for those who want the sounds of Alchemy but don&#8217;t want to create new presets. Camel Audio has also just released two new sound banks, Cinematic and Dance &#38; Trance. The Player is included free when you purchase any Alchemy soundbank, <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/03/camel-audio-releases-alchemy-player/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2063" style="margin-top: 50px; margin-bottom: 30px;" title="AlchemyPlayer-500" src="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/AlchemyPlayer-500.gif" alt="" width="500" height="170" /></p>
<p>Camel Audio has announced the release of <strong><a href="http://www.camelaudio.com/AlchemyPlayer.php">Alchemy Player</a></strong>, an affordable software instrument plug-in for those who want the sounds of Alchemy but don&#8217;t want to create new presets. Camel Audio has also just released two new sound banks, Cinematic and Dance &amp; Trance. The Player is included free when you purchase any Alchemy soundbank, turning each of these banks into a standalone instrument in its own right.</p>
<p><span id="more-2059"></span><strong>Alchemy Player</strong> includes 150 presets and 360 MB of samples taken from the full factory library, including evolving soundscapes, lush pads, and pulsing arpeggios.  With your first soundbank from Camel Audio you get 300 expressive presets for the modest price of $59.</p>
<p><strong>Alchemy Player</strong> features the same advanced sample manipulation engine as its big brother, with additive, spectral, granular, sampling and VA synthesis for totally unique sounds, and is easily controlled via a simple and compact interface. This provides sixteen performance controls for real-time tweaking and automation, which have unique functions for each preset carefully chosen by the sound designer; so each preset is like a small synth in its own right. The remix pad also makes it possible to quickly try different variations &#8211; simply click and drag to morph between the eight variations.  All presets are arranged by productand category for rapid access to the sound you require, to keep your inspiration flowing.</p>
<p>On the Mac, <strong>Alchemy Player</strong> requires OS X 10.4.9, a 2 GHz Intel or G5 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 3 GB available disk space, and an Audio Units or VST host.</p>
<p><strong>Alchemy Player</strong> is available now for $59 / €49 / £39 as a 224 MB download. If at any point you decide you want to access the full power of Alchemy, you can upgrade to the full version for just $199 / €159 / £143, and let your imagination run riot creating your own sounds, explore the 600 presets and 3GB sample library, and gain access to the user library and third party soundbanks. As a further incentive, this month Camel Audio are offering a free soundbank.</p>
<p>Until March 31st you can get 20% off all additional soundbanks, once you have one bank in your basket, so there&#8217;s never been a better time to dip your toes in the Alchemical waters.  For sound examples and further information on <strong>Alchemy Player</strong>, please visit the Camel Audio website.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.camelaudio.com/AlchemyPlayer.php">www.camelaudio.com/AlchemyPlayer.php</a></p>
<p>Discuss Alchemy Player in our <a href="/forum/instruments">Instruments forum</a>.</p>
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		<title>Symbolic Sound Brings OSC to Kyma</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>G</dc:creator>
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Symbolic Sound Corporation has added support for Open Sound Control (OSC) to its Paca(rana) sound engine. Using Open Sound Control, you can interact with Symbolic Sound&#8217;s award-winning Kyma sound design system using a variety of software and real-time controllers, including the Apple iPad and the JazzMutant Lemur, that offer higher resolution and faster update rates than can <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/03/symbolic-sound-brings-osc-to-kyma/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.symbolicsound.com">Symbolic Sound Corporation</a> has added support for <a href="http://opensoundcontrol.org/introduction-osc"><strong>Open Sound Control</strong></a> (OSC) to its Paca(rana) sound engine. Using <strong>Open Sound Control</strong>, you can interact with Symbolic Sound&#8217;s award-winning Kyma sound design system using a variety of software and real-time controllers, including the Apple iPad and the JazzMutant Lemur, that offer higher resolution and faster update rates than can be achieved using traditional, standard MIDI controllers.</p>
<p><span id="more-2044"></span>Symbolic Sound&#8217;s innovative Kyma X environment features a unique set of sound synthesis and processing algorithms and a powerful way to easily re-combine these algorithms to create sounds that have never been heard before. <strong>Open Sound Control</strong> is an open communications protocol that delivers higher speeds, greater resolution, and more flexibility than is afforded by the standard MIDI protocol. By connecting a Paca or Pacarana via Ethernet, sound designers, musicians, and researchers using Kyma can establish bi-directional communication with OSC-enabled devices and software on the network to control parameters of Kyma algorithms.</p>
<div id="attachment_2046" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 530px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2046" title="Back-(full-res)-520" src="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Back-full-res-520.jpg" alt="" width="520" height="147" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Back Panel of the Paca(rana), showing the Ethernet Port</p></div>
<p>Doug Kraul, CEO of Harmony Systems, Inc. is enthusiastic about Kyma&#8217;s new OSC technology. &#8220;OSC is a brilliant addition to the already stellar Kyma sound design workstation&#8221;, said Kraul. &#8220;It immediately enables exciting new ways to use Kyma on stage or in the studio. But the true impact of this forward looking technology is the new, innovative controllers and applications that OSC makes possible for the Kyma platform&#8221;.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t have any OSC-enabled devices or software yet? Not to worry! You, too, can benefit from the faster speeds, higher resolution, and reduced cable-count of OSC by using Symbolic Sound&#8217;s protocol for sending bi-directional MIDI streams over OSC. Symbolic Sound is happy to announce that several third-party development partners are concurrently announcing new software that supports bi-directional communication with Kyma over OSC:</p>
<p>Known as the Rosetta Stone of music controllers, Camille Troillard&#8217;s Mac OS X application <a href="http://osculator.net">OSCulator</a> (pictured at top) is already familiar to Kyma users who utilize it for sending individual MIDI controls, OSC, and HID control data over FireWire to Kyma. Now, in OSCulator 2.9.2, you can also send OSC messages directly to the Paca(rana) over the network.  OSCulator 2.9.2 also implements Symbolic Sound&#8217;s Bi-Directional-MIDI-streams-over-OSC protocol, enabling you to send streams of MIDI events from your software directly to Kyma without need for a MIDI interface on your computer and without having to map each controller individually in OSCulator.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2057" style="margin-top: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;" title="DeloravM2Kyma" src="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/DeloravM2Kyma.jpg" alt="" width="327" height="245" /></p>
<p>Harmony Systems, Inc. is offering two new Mac OS X applications in its <a href="http://www.delora.com">Delora</a> product line, vM2 and PacaMidi, that incorporate Kyma&#8217;s new &#8220;MIDI-over-OSC&#8221; technology to further enhance and facilitate real-time interaction with Kyma. vM2, a &#8220;virtual MotorMix&#8221;, enables JazzMutant Lemur owners to enjoy automatic, fully integrated tactile control over Kyma&#8217;s Virtual Control Surface. Recently updated to include several exciting new features, vM2 2.0 employs &#8220;MIDI-over-OSC&#8221; to eliminate the complication of physical MIDI cables and interfaces. PacaMidi, Harmony&#8217;s newest product, uses &#8220;MIDI-over-OSC&#8221; to create a &#8220;virtual MIDI interface and patchbay&#8221; that adds three merged MIDI inputs and one MIDI output to a Paca(rana). This expands Kyma&#8217;s connectivity options, while saving you the expense and complexity of using physical MIDI interfaces, hardware mergers, and numerous cables.</p>
<p>If you are one of the many artists using Kyma in conjunction with Ableton&#8217;s Live and/or Cycling74&#8217;s Max, you&#8217;ll be happy to hear that Andrew Capon has written a <a href="http://www.symbolicsound.com/Learn/AndyCaponMaxExternalOSC">Max external</a> for bidirectional MIDI communication over OSC that works with both Max and Max For Live.</p>
<p>Sound artists will find this new feature of interest primarily due to the new opportunities it affords for controlling Kyma using OSC-enabled software running on devices such as the newly announced Apple iPad (and compatible iPhone and iPod Touch), the award-winning JazzMutant Lemur multi-touch surface, and numerous other OSC controllers and software.</p>
<p>This new feature may also be of particular interest to research labs and researchers developing data-driven virtual environments. Using the <strong>Open Sound Control</strong> protocol, researchers can write their own software for updating sound parameters while running experiments or for streaming data from networked computers to the Paca(rana) to update sound synthesis parameters in real time in response to external controllers, experimentally generated data, streams of data from remote sensors, or synthetically generated data based on computer models.</p>
<p>OSC-enabled Kyma X.74 is a free software update for registered Kyma X owners. OSC communication requires the Paca or Pacarana sound engine. Kyma X.74 also comes with additional features, including an 11-times speedup in the Virtual Control Surface, support for the MOTU UltraLite Hybrid mk3, TC Electronic Impact Twin, and Prism Audio Orpheus converters, track-pad compatible menus, refinements to the Tau resynthesis, and more.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.symbolicsound.com">www.symbolicsound.com</a></p>
<div>Discuss OSC and Kyma in our <a href="/forum/hardware">Hardware forum</a>.</div>
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		<title>AudioSpillage Uncorks DrumSpillage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AudioSpillage has unveiled DrumSpillage, a completely new drum synth plug-in for Mac OS X. Inspired by early analog and digital drum machines, but expanding massively on the original blueprint, DrumSpillage is equipped with a refreshing, unique and modern feature set designed for today&#8217;s electronic musicians and producers.
At the core of DrumSpillage lies a high resolution <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/02/audiospillage-uncorks-drumspillage/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2038" title="DrumSpillagePads-450" src="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DrumSpillagePads-450.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="370" />AudioSpillage has unveiled <strong><a href="http://www.audiospillage.com/drumspillage.php">DrumSpillage</a></strong>, a completely new drum synth plug-in for Mac OS X. Inspired by early analog and digital drum machines, but expanding massively on the original blueprint, <strong>DrumSpillage</strong> is equipped with a refreshing, unique and modern feature set designed for today&#8217;s electronic musicians and producers.</p>
<p><span id="more-2037"></span>At the core of <strong>DrumSpillage</strong> lies a high resolution multi model synthesis architecture. Rather than create a complex &#8220;one size fits all&#8221; generic drum synth algorithm AudioSpillage created a rich variety of highly flexible algorithms (see full list below). Each model can be tweaked well beyond its standard settings allowing you to create unique, highly personalized kits that no one else has. <strong>DrumSpillage</strong> features 2 precision ADSR envelopes per pad with ultra fast attack times and smooth release tails. Full control over envelope attack and release shape is provided as well an exponential mapping mode for tighter, punchier and more natural sounding drums. An independent pitch envelope gives you fine control over pitch shape and contour &#8211; crucial for designing bass drums to meet your exact needs.</p>
<p>With so many editing parameters, you&#8217;ll need good modulation possibilities to add extra interest to your sounds. Each pad has two multi-waveform LFOs capable of being driven well into the audio frequency range. Two global LFOs are available to all pads simultaneously and can even modulate the standard LFOs creating complex non-repetitive modulation sources for unique effects. Each pad has its own independent distortion unit with a choice of 6 algorithms ranging from warm analog style clipping to full digital overload and decimation effects. Add subtle character to your sounds or reshape them completely. Each pad also has a multi-mode filter capable of low pass, high pass, band pass or band reject filtering modes with switchable 12 or 24db/octave cutoff slopes. The filter can be modulated via envelopes and LFOs, and the resonance can be set to self-oscillation.</p>
<p>No need to worry about <strong>DrumSpillage</strong> becoming old, dated and stale. The model-driven architecture allows AudioSpillage to upgrade <strong>DrumSpillage</strong> with additional models without affecting the existing GUI and plug-in performance.</p>
<p>Key Features</p>
<ul>
<li>13 exclusive drum synthesis algorithms (below)</li>
<li>16 part multitimbral, 64 note polyphony</li>
<li>Pad based real-time control surface</li>
<li>Fast slider based GUI</li>
<li>Future proof model driven architecture</li>
<li>Flexible modulation options</li>
<li>Full MIDI key mapping and pad layering</li>
<li>Dynamic velocity accent control</li>
<li>Extensive editing capabilities</li>
<li>9 mono/stereo outputs</li>
<li>High resolution 64-bit DSP engine</li>
</ul>
<p>Full Model List</p>
<ul>
<li>Bass Drum</li>
<li>Cymbal</li>
<li>Noise HiHat</li>
<li>Synth Clap</li>
<li>Membrane</li>
<li>FM Percussion</li>
<li>Wood Drum</li>
<li>Hand Bell</li>
<li>Claves</li>
<li>Electro Bass Drum</li>
<li>Electro Snare</li>
<li>Electro HiHat</li>
<li>Electro Cymbal</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>DrumSpillage</strong> requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher and an AudioUnit host.</p>
<p>Release date is set for 15th March 2010 but AudioSpillage is taking a very LIMITED number of advance orders now for a special discounted price of £75 / €89 / $119 which represents at least a 25% saving on the full retail price. You will receive your plug-in on or before the official release date.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.audiospillage.com/drumspillage.php">www.audiospillage.com/drumspillage.php</a></p>
<p>Discuss <strong>DrumSpillage</strong> in our <a href="/forum/instruments">Instruments forum</a>.</p>
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		<title>BigTick Sets Rhino Loose on The Mac</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
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BigTick has released the long-awaited version 2.05 of Rhino, which is now also available for Mac OS X in VST and AU instrument formats. In addition, all other previously commercial BigTick products including Angelina, EP-station, EP-Phazer and Rainbow are now freeware.
Rhino is a 6-oscillator hybrid FM Synthesizer with customizable waveforms and modulable, variable waveshapers. The plug-in <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/02/bigtick-sets-rhino-loose-on-the-mac/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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<p>BigTick has released the long-awaited version 2.05 of <a href="http://www.bigtick-audio.com"><strong>Rhino</strong></a>, which is now also available for Mac OS X in VST and AU instrument formats. In addition, all other previously commercial BigTick products including Angelina, EP-station, EP-Phazer and Rainbow are now freeware.</p>
<p><span id="more-2029"></span>Rhino is a 6-oscillator hybrid FM Synthesizer with customizable waveforms and modulable, variable waveshapers. The plug-in comes with more than 1000 presets, neatly classified in a searchable database, and many more are available on the BigTick web site.</p>
<p>Major enhancements in <strong>Rhino</strong> v2.05 are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Now supports Mac OS X Audio Units and VST.</li>
<li>Improved UI with new envelope editing options.</li>
<li>SFZ support.</li>
<li>Flexible routing between the filters (parallel, serial, cross-feedback).</li>
<li>Built-in library now contains all the available presets, neatly classified.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Rhino</strong> is now available for Windows and Mac OS X (Intel-only) in VST and AU instrument plug-in formats.</p>
<p>Purchase <strong>Rhino</strong> via direct download for €70 (around $97 at publishing time). A free demo version is also available for download. Registration is required to access the downloads of Angelina, EP-station, EP-Phazer and Rainbow.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bigtick-audio.com">www.bigtick-audio.com</a></p>
<p>Discuss <strong>Rhino</strong> on our <a href="/forum/instruments">Instruments forum</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wave Alchemy Releases Drum Tools 01</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
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After many months of creative sound design and sonic manipulation Wave Alchemy is extremely proud to announce the release of their first Drum Tools library. Drum Tools 01 &#8220;Minimal Techno &#38; Tech House&#8221; by Wave Alchemy offers over 1900 exquisitely produced electronic drum samples. And for a limited time, MacOSXAudio.com visitors can download a free 150-sample &#8220;taster&#8221; pack <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/02/wave-alchemy-releases-drum-tools-01/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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<p>After many months of creative sound design and sonic manipulation Wave Alchemy is extremely proud to announce the release of their first Drum Tools library. <strong><a href="http://www.wavealchemy.co.uk/">Drum Tools 01</a></strong> &#8220;Minimal Techno &amp; Tech House&#8221; by Wave Alchemy offers over 1900 exquisitely produced electronic drum samples. And for a limited time, MacOSXAudio.com visitors can download a <strong>free 150-sample &#8220;taster&#8221; pack</strong> (see below).</p>
<p><span id="more-2014"></span>All sounds in the collection have been built from the ground up using a jaw­dropping array of analogue circuitry and exclusive high­end outboard gear. Great care has been taken to capture the tone &amp; vibe and warmth of the equipment used and all sample editing and file naming has been done by hand for maximum precision. The drum samples in <strong>Drum Tools 01</strong> have been created by the creative layering and processing of drum machines, exotic synthesizers and modulars, field recordings and the recording of live drums and percussive instruments.</p>
<p><strong>Drum Tools 01</strong> is an essential purchase for any electronic music producer looking for high quality, 100% original drum samples. Although designed with Minimal Techno &amp; Tech House music in mind, <strong>Drum Tools 01</strong> also makes an essential toolkit for producers of House, Trance, Electro or even down­tempo and Hip-Hop styles.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s included in the <strong>Drum Tools 01</strong> sample pack?</p>
<ul>
<li>1950 24-bit 100% royalty free electronic drum hits!</li>
<li>A professionally dithered 16-bit version of the full library for hardware sampler enthusiasts</li>
<li>472 premium kick drum samples arranged by tone (deep, punchy, solid, processed, 808 &amp; fx)</li>
<li>251 snare drum samples arranged by type (classic, layered, punchy, processed &amp; noise)</li>
<li>594 exotic percussion samples created with a wealth of highly sought-after studio gear and divided into folders such as &#8216;blips &amp; pops&#8217; &#8216;toms &amp; tones&#8217; &#8216;world&#8217; &#8216;analogue synth&#8217; &#8216;driven digital&#8217; &amp; &#8216;miscellaneous&#8217;</li>
<li>125 luxurious claps and snaps</li>
<li>141 hi hat &amp; creative noise samples</li>
<li>75 glitch shots devised from creative layering and analogue circuits</li>
<li>62 minimal stabs and chord hits</li>
<li>88 sound effects samples</li>
<li>26 uniquely layered crash cymbal sounds</li>
<li>58 drum creation tools including transient snaps, clicks and sub enhancers</li>
<li>Ableton Live 8 pack (requires latest version of live)</li>
<li>13 drum kits including sampler patches for Battery, Kontakt, Reason NNXT, Halion, EXS24 and SFZ</li>
<li>42 bonus tb-303 licks + much more</li>
</ul>
<p>Why choose Drum Tools?</p>
<ul>
<li>Exquisitely recorded, 100% original drum hit samples</li>
<li>Built from the ground up &#8211; Never ripped from vinyl or similar</li>
<li>Carefully selected signal chain making use of an extensive selection of boutique studio gear and sought-after outboard</li>
<li>Edited by hand for maximum precision</li>
<li>Carefully layered &amp; Processed with meticulous attention to detail</li>
<li>Recorded in 24-bit using top-flight AD converters</li>
</ul>
<p>Wave Alchemy <strong>Drum Tools 01</strong> Sound Sources:</p>
<ul>
<li>Future Retro XS</li>
<li>Korg MS-20</li>
<li>Jomox XBase 999</li>
<li>Jomox Airbase 99</li>
<li>Jomox Mbase 11</li>
<li>Vermona DRM MK11</li>
<li>Elektron Machinedrum UW</li>
<li>Roland TR-808</li>
<li>Roland TR-606</li>
<li>ARP Odyssey</li>
<li>Minimoog Voyager</li>
<li>Nord Lead 3</li>
<li>Waldorf Pulse</li>
<li>Roland TB-303</li>
<li>Korg ER-1</li>
<li>Various Live Recordings &amp; Percussive Instruments</li>
</ul>
<p>Wave Alchemy <strong>Drum Tools 01</strong> Sound Shaping:</p>
<ul>
<li>Thermionic Culture Vulture Mastering Version</li>
<li>Sherman Filterbank 2</li>
<li>Moog Filters &amp; Envelopes</li>
<li>Korg MS-20</li>
<li>Empirical Labs Distressor</li>
<li>SSL E Series EQ</li>
<li>SSL E Series Compressor</li>
<li>SPL Transient Designer</li>
<li>API 512c Pre-amp</li>
<li>SPL Gainstation Pre-amp</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Limited time offer: </span><a href="https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&amp;ufid=VGlkd0VEMGNEbUxIRGc9PQ"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Download the free 150-sample Drum Tools 01 &#8220;taster&#8221; pack (24-bit WAV).</span></a></p>
<p>The full download contains 1950 24-bit WAV samples, 1950 16-bit WAV samples, 13 ready to play drum kits optimized for Battery, Kontakt, Halion, EXS-24, NNXT, SFZ &amp; Ableton Live 8. <strong>Drum Tools 01</strong> is available via direct download from Wave Alchemy for £39.95 (approximately $64 at time of publishing).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wavealchemy.co.uk/">www.wavealchemy.co.uk</a></p>
<p>Discuss <strong>Drum Tools 01</strong> in our <a href="/forum/instruments">Instruments forum</a>.</p>
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		<title>Softube Releases Trident  A-Range Equalizer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:59:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Softube has announced the official release of their Trident A-Range Equalizer plug-in. The original Trident A-Range console is a legendary piece of equipment. As only thirteen were ever made, it remains a holy grail for sound engineers and producers around the world that hope to create equal works of art to those that were originally recorded <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/02/softube-releases-trident-a-range-equalizer/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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<p>Softube has announced the official release of their <strong><a href="http://www.softube.com/trident_arange.php">Trident A-Range Equalizer</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> plug-in</span></strong>. The original Trident A-Range console is a legendary piece of equipment. As only thirteen were ever made, it remains a holy grail for sound engineers and producers around the world that hope to create equal works of art to those that were originally recorded on the A-Range — David Bowie&#8217;s Ziggy Stardust, Queen, Elton John, and more.</p>
<p><span id="more-2001"></span>The A-Range was originally designed in the early 70&#8217;s for Trident Studios in London by Malcolm Toft and Barry Porter. Toft was employed as a sound engineer at Trident Studios and when the studio needed a 24 track recording console, he started Trident Audio Developments to design and build the Trident A-Range. Other products followed and found their way to studios around the world. Toft remains active to this day, developing products under the Trident name.</p>
<p>The <strong>A-Range</strong> plug-in from Softube is the first and only native plug-in that has been fully endorsed by Toft and Trident Audio.</p>
<p>The plug-in version of the <strong>A-Range</strong> is modeled after a channel on one of the original 13 Trident A-Range consoles. This particular channel strip is channel number 15 from Sweet Silence Studio &#8216;B&#8217; in Denmark and was borrowed from Danish producer Flemming Rasmussen. The A-Range console has been in Rasmussen&#8217;s care for a long time and used by Flemming Rasmussen when recording albums such as Metallica&#8217;s Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets and &#8230;And Justice for All.</p>
<p>The <strong>A-Range</strong> channel features four bands of equalization and high and low pass filters, the sound of the filters are often referred to as “colorful” and “musical”. When running a hot enough signal through the original unit and boosting the bands it is possible to get it to distort, the sound is a hairy and effective saturation that is just right in some situation and just wrong in others! Even though the unit was never designed to distort, it has definitely been used this way by renowned producers and Softube thought it was only appropriate to stay true to the original unit and add the saturation to the plug-in as an option!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2010" title="Trident-ARange-520" src="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Trident-ARange-5201.jpg" alt="" width="520" height="208" /></p>
<p>In Short</p>
<ul>
<li>Created together with original designer Malcolm Toft</li>
<li>Each and every component carefully modeled</li>
<li>Same sweet sounding EQ filters that made the original legendary</li>
<li>Interaction between the different bands, making this equalizer one of its kind</li>
<li>Saturation control</li>
<li>Very CPU friendly</li>
</ul>
<p>A VST, AudioUnits or RTAS (Pro Tools 7 or higher) compatible host application is required. The Mac version requires OS X 10.4 (or higher) on a G4 or Intel CPU (or higher), 512 MB RAM, a DVD drive and an iLok USB key. The TDM version requires a Pro Tools|HD Accel card.</p>
<p><strong>A-Range</strong> is available via direct download from Softube, and at authorized dealers, for an introductory price of $229 (Native) or $329 (TDM/Native). After February, the price will increase to $279 and $449, respectively.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.softube.com/trident_arange.php">www.softube.com/trident_arange.php</a></p>
<p>Disucss the <strong>Trident A-Range Equalizer</strong> in our <a href="/forum/effects">Effects forum</a>.</p>
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		<title>Twisted Tools Materializes With Vortex</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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After months of preparation, Twisted Tools is proudly announcing the birth of their sound mangling devices for electronic music production and sound design. Instead of handing out cigars, they are serving up 6 free Reaktor ensembles along with their first commercial product, Vortex.
Vortex is a six track polyphonic sampler and sequencer for Native Instruments Reaktor 5. It <a href="http://www.macosxaudio.com/front/2010/02/twisted-tools-materializes-with-vortex/" class="more-link">More &#62;</a>]]></description>
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<p>After months of preparation, <a href="http://twistedtools.com/">Twisted Tools</a> is proudly announcing the birth of their sound mangling devices for electronic music production and sound design. Instead of handing out cigars, they are serving up 6 free Reaktor ensembles along with their first commercial product, <strong><a href="http://twistedtools.com/shop/samplers/vortex/">Vortex</a></strong>.</p>
<p><span id="more-1989"></span><strong>Vortex</strong> is a six track polyphonic sampler and sequencer for Native Instruments Reaktor 5. It comes pre-configured for Kore 2 and Maschine and features an original 200+ MB sample map with samples by artists such as c2, Richard Devine, Josh Hinden, Noklip, GlitchMachines.com, Mike Huckaby, Sonictwist, Tipper and Vinja.</p>
<p>Each sampler track has 4 modulation sequencer tracks labeled Gate, Roll, ModA and ModB. The modulation sequencers are color-coded and can be easily assigned to modulate any sampler parameter(s). There are also two cross-modulating LFOs which are also color-coded and assignable. Extensive cut/copy/paste/select/randomize functionality is available using an innovative Graphic Layer system.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
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<li>Six Track Sequencer, 4 Sequencers Per Track</li>
<li>Six-Voice Polyphonic Granular Sampler</li>
<li>Color-Coded Modulation System</li>
<li>Two Cross Modulating LFOs</li>
<li>Extensive Randomization Features</li>
<li>MIDI Learn System with Controller Feedback</li>
<li>Alternate View Option</li>
<li>Multi-Out Support</li>
<li>Extensive Cut/Copy/Paste/Select/Randomize Functionality</li>
<li>Advanced &#8216;Graphic Layer&#8217; Editing</li>
<li>Scene Sequencing (create arrangements within each preset)</li>
<li>Templates for Kore 2 and Maschine</li>
<li>Comes with all of the Twisted Tools &#8216;freebie&#8217; plugins as part of the download</li>
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<p><strong>Vortex</strong> requires Native Instruments Reaktor 5.15 for Mac or PC. Native Instruments Kore 2 or Maschine are also required if using their respective included templates.</p>
<p>You can purchase <strong>Vortex</strong> via direct download from Twisted Tools for $29. The 6 free Reaktor ensembles can be downloaded separately from <strong>Vortex</strong> after registering on their web site.</p>
<p>Twisted Tools is the brainchild of Igor Shilov (Reaktor designer SonicTwist) and Josh Hinden (Director of MIDI, Expression.edu). They aim to bring electronic musicians innovative and user friendly tools, with an emphasis on unique design and high quality sound. While their current emphasis is on developing instruments for the Native Instruments Reaktor platform, future development of Audio Unit and VST devices is planned.</p>
<p><a href="http://twistedtools.com/shop/samplers/vortex/">twistedtools.com/shop/samplers/vortex</a></p>
<p>Discuss <strong>Vortex</strong> in our <a href="/forum/instruments">Instruments forum</a>.</p>
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