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MeterPlugs announces that LCAST Loudness Meter is available for purchase from meterplugs.com. LCAST makes it easy to take loudness measurements and supports the latest loudness standards.

If you are working with mono and stereo programmes, LCAST Stereo gives you everything you need to ensure your programmes meet broadcast requirements:

- support for ATSC A/85, EBU R128 and ITU BS.1770-2;
- loudness history plot, which shows you how loudness loudness--momentary, short-term and integrated--changes over time (up to 24 hours);
- Loudness range display;
- Custom loudness variance measurement, which shows you how dynamic your audio is;
- True-peak metering for each channel;
- Overload indicators with adjustable threshold;
- Gated and un-gated loudness; and
- Custom color regions in the history plot.

Two versions are available: LCAST Stereo for $199 and LCAST Surround for $399.

After the success of the first 'MIDI Tracks' pack, Hy2rogen returns with 100 signature programmed additive sounds specially designed for that extra touch.

Packing 100 additives + 100 MIDI files, the pack offers 2-8 bar loops, key and tempo labeled, drag & drop instant inspiration.

Algoriddim today releases djay 4.0.6, an update to its highly acclaimed DJ app for Mac. djay for Mac is a sophisticated and highly addictive music app with unmatched performance, yet easy enough for anyone at any level to learn.

The software features a stunning visual interface that enables music lovers of all types to compose beats, DJ a party, create playlists and more. Version 4.0.6 supports the new Retina display for MacBook Pro and optimized for OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion.

From July 30th to August 15th, SonArte's acclaimed Sound Objects and Crystal Sounds collections are available as a bundle from the Ableton webshop for just EUR 79 / USD 99 (a savings of over 40%).

These libraries feature an array of out-of-the-ordinary audio material ranging from sampled crystal glasses to the contents of a hardware store and many more unusual, yet surprisingly versatile sounds.

Blow the lid off the scene with the explicit energy levels contained within "Trance Synths", the ultimate trance synths sample collection fresh from the Prime Loops team. This sound library is all about big, epic synth hooks; a straight up anthology of euphoric trance elements, spanning the sounds of 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond!

This 320MB shot of synth energy contains 124 files primed and ready to be unleashed upon your mix! Arranged across 3 folders, this diverse set of samples comes in at least two variations, allowing you layer you loops.

Barcelona-based mobile multimedia company, InQBarna today announces Riffer 2.0 for iOS, a music sharing platform for users to share their musical experiences with friends and family.

Riffer gives both professional and amateur musicians a chance to share a brief, 15 second sample recording of their talent, spreading the result to the social networks. See what's popular right now, who's trending and who's creating the most hot music pieces around you.