PC and Music News

Motu has just announced the long awaited MachFive 2. The second version of this famous virtual sampler comes up with a lot of new features :

- Unique, unified design provides instruments, loops, phrases and synthesis in one simple window
- Second generation 32-bit UVI Engine, superb sound quality up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Unlimited parts (unlimited multi-timbral operation)
- Unlimited polyphony and ultra low software latency
- Unlimited sample keygroups and keygroup layers
- Up to 200 discrete audio outputs (depending on host)
- Up to 256 MIDI channels (depending on host)
- Three-dimensional layered keygroup mapping with unlimited layers and dynamic, programmable-rule-based layer switching
- Built-in graphic mixer with faders, FX inserts, metering and unlimited channels
- Disk stre ...

If you thought the forums PcMusic.Org were a little bit too spartan, rejoice ! We're creating a whole bunch of new ones especially for you, proud PcMusic.Org members. More than 25 for a start to clear the software (with the major contenders) and interfaces (ditto) forums and you can expect some more later on… As a consequence, in the next hours, we'll have to move threads in their proper places so if you see threads walking around, it's normal, Team at work ! Enjoy !

Ultrawave Multimedia Studios has just released Ultrawave Guitar Multi Fx 1.2, a guitar effects processor that contains 21 guitar effects including several special effects as well as a guitar synthesizer, analog harmonic analyser, recorder and tuner. It works in real-time and has low latency sampling and playback.

New Features for version 1.2 :

- The combined multiband effect has been split into 3 separate effects, multiband echo, distortion and fuzz
- Tone controls have been added to the standard distortion, and the other controls have been standardised
- Pre and post equalisation effects have been added
- The guitar synthesizer now has an extra timbre setting, which has a purer sound
- A mixer button has been added that opens the windows mixer
- There's a new website button tha ...

De la Mancha has released dirtbox v2.0, a parallel compressor / distortion effect for adding filthy fatness to your sounds, especially drums. Version 2.0 adds individual crush and distort with increased dirt levels, new overdrive and ring mod controls, improved parallel compression control, MIDI learn and new GUI.

dirtbox v2.0 is available as a VST effect plug-in for Windows and is free so, enjoy !

Puremagnetik has just released the PM-200 Electronic Piano Micropak for Live 6, Kontakt 2 and EXS24. PM-200 is a hi resolution multi-velocity instrument aimed at recapturing the authentic character and tone of the classic Wurlitzer 200A. Even the mechanical noises of the keys have been individually recorded and they can be mixed within each host sampler environment. The included loop library contains over 30 riffs and phrases recorded by professional New York jazz, funk & blues keyboardists. Loops are conveniently organized into Apple Loops, Live Clips and Kontakt instruments depending on the user's host sampler.

Features include :

- Hi Resolution Multisampled Wurlitzer 200A
- Over 200MB of 24-bit Content
- Collection of Professional Apple Loops and Live Clips
- Instant Tempo Sync ...

CME now ships its new product U2MIDI, the world's first USB cable-like MIDI interface. It features a MIDI-to-USB cable, providing 1 MIDI-IN, 1 MIDI-OUT, support plug-and-play and compatibility with Macintosh and Windows system. The U2MIDI also provides the function that allowing multiple units used simultaneously.

Features :

- Cable-like USB MIDI interface providing 1 MIDI-IN, 1 MIDI-OUT, USB 2.0 full speed transmission
- Faster respond than normal USB MIDI interface
- MIDI-to-USB plug-and-play, USB class-compliant
- USB bus powered, and an indication LED

The U2MIDI are now available for $34.95.