The new AAS Player plug-in embeds the String Studio VS-1 string modeling synthesizer engine allowing one to play and use sounds from the Journeys sound bank in AAS' simplest and most affordable plug-in to date. AAS Player focuses on immediacy, ease of use, and sound quality to provide a truly immersive sonic experience.

The AAS Player plug-in will soon embed the Ultra Analog VA-1 analog synthesizer engine which will bring Analog Essentials, Ultra FX, and Starlight to its list of compatible sound banks.
Price: $39

This effect can inject sterile audio with the warmth and character of classic tube circuitry and analog tape saturation. The plug-in features pure analog reel-to-reel tape speeds, tape/tube saturation and tape color effects, as well as a dedicated vintage style EQ and a built in Boost mastering section. The result is a creamy, warm sound that can only be achieved by MAGNETIC.
Never before has such a great sounding plug-in effect been so easy to use! At first touch, the plug-in's interface is modern, simple, and extremely user-friendly which instantly allows you to dial in usable sounds.

MAGNETIC can be used in many different musical ways. Try using it on individual tracks to add subtle warmth and tape color to your drums or use it to create a filtered cassette AM-radio effect on a voca ...

MOTU's currently shipping Core Audio and ASIO drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 7 are already compatible with Pro Tools 9. So if you already have them installed, you are ready to go. If you are just getting started with a current MOTU audio interface product, simply install the latest MOTU FireWire/USB or PCI audio driver package and follow the instructions for operation with a standard Core Audio or ASIO host application.
As always, be sure to consult the Avid web site for Pro Tools 9 Mac and Windows system requirements. All MOTU audio interfaces are fully compatible with the systems recommended by Avid for Pro Tools 9.
Pro Tools 9 is offered in several different packages. As of this writing, every available Pro Tools 9 offering supports MOTU interfaces via Core Audio and ASIO driver support.

Steinberg released the free 5.5.2 maintenance update for Cubase 5.5 and Cubase Studio 5.5. Featuring over 20 bug fixes and enhancements, this update addresses problems involving the VST Bridge, VariAudio and the MediaBay among others. This update went through Steinberg's entire quality assurance process, therefore we recommend this update when running Cubase 5 or Cubase Studio 5.

Whether you are a hobby musician or a full-time professional relying heavily on Cubase, Steinberg is committed to presenting you with the best product and service.
The update is available as a free download for all registered customers of Cubase 5 and Cubase Studio 5.

The patch is for all 5, 5.5 or 5.5.1 versions of Cubase and Cubase Studio.

VOICES & CHOIRS with its 7 GB content and about 4.000 samples and 200 patches.

These voices have been recorded with Tube Mics. Great care has been exercised to transmit the authenticity of the singers.
This library includes all voices and choirs from the full version ETHNO WORLD 5 PROFESSIONAL & VOICES.
Voices:
- Native American Phrases
- Cameroon Voices & Phrases
- Guinean Voices & Phrases
- Chinese Opera Voices & Phrases
- Iranian Voices & Phrases
- Turkish Voices & Muezzin Phrases
- Bulgarian Voices & Phrases
- Ukrainian Traditional Phrases
- Peruvian Voices & Phrases
- Ethnic European Vocals
- Boy Solo Voices & Phrases
- Gregorian Phrases
- Ethnic Chamber Choir
- Human Whistling

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.