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KeyToSound Audio Technology has updated NexSyn for Apple and PC platforms. This program update brings NexSyn and NexSyn LE to version 1.1r12, and includes fixes with relation to NexSyn's error reporting system and interactivity, as well as various other program functions.

The new updates are recommended for all users of NexSyn and NexSyn LE.

Cakewalk, today releases six Digital Sound Factory E-MU Proteus Sound Modules exclusively for Dimension Pro and Dimension LE.

The E-MU Proteus Sound Modules : Mo'Phatt, Proteus 2000, Xtreme Lead-1, Virtuoso 2000, PX-7 Drum Collection, and Planet Earth have been meticulously crafted using the actual sample sound sets found in the legendary EMU hardware units. The E-MU Proteus Sound Modules total over 3,500 immediately useable, go-to sound programs, and when combined with the Dimension Pro, they provide the perfect springboard for custom sonic creations. Each Digital Sound Factory E-MU Proteus Sound Module contains over 500 patches. Additionally, all customers receive an additional 500 patches upon registering any sound module.

These authentic E-MU Systems sounds are available for most ...

Native Instruments just announced that KORE 2, the second generation of its advanced multi-functional host system, is now available in stores worldwide. They have also announced the release of KORESOUND PACKS, a new line of affordable high-quality sound packs for use in KORE 2.

KORE 2 is available for a suggested retail price of $ 559 / € 499. All KORESOUND PACKS are available for $ 59 / € 49 as downloads in the NI Online Shop. Every owner of KORE 2 is also eligible for a free download of one KORESOUND PACK of his choice.

Marek Design Creative Microphone Systems introduces the KS3, a hand built true pressure transducer with an all tube amplifier. It is a condenser microphone system with a warm, three-dimensional, transparent sound.

The exceedingly thin pure Aluminium diaphragm of the new designed capsule is 1" in diameter. The polar pattern of the KS3 is Omni with a slightly directiv effect. It has an evenly increase of treble over 2kHz and a strong and very flat frequency response down to lowest frequencies. With a very low self noise of 14 dB-A, more gain can be used without risk of adding noise to the final product. The dynamic range of the KS3 is 132 dB (extended dynamic range is 159 dB SPL), allowing reproduction of the full musical expression, without restraint. This microphone is able to accept s ...

M-Audio has added another product to their Fast Track audio interface series. The Fast Track Ultra is a high-speed 8x8 USB 2.0 interface with MX Core DSP technology.

Features :

- 24-bit/96kHz professional audio on all I/O simultaneously
- high-speed USB 2.0 interface
- MX Core DSP technology (digital effects processing with assignable parameters, flexible channel routing options, expands DSP mixing interface to 16 x 8)
- 4 preamps with M-Audio Octane technology
- 4 XLR microphone inputs—including 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks for mic or instrument level inputs
- 20dB pad on each preamp
- signal/peak LED indicator lights
- phantom power
- 6 balanced line inputs
- 6 balanced analog outputs
- 2 analog inserts
- S/PDIF digital I/O
- built-in 1 x 1 MIDI interface
- 2 independent headphone outputs with individual volume controls
- USB bus power*
- full ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME, and Core Audio support

*USB bus power enables analog channels 1 and 2, S/PDIF I/O, and headphone output 1; included power supply required for full 8 x 8 operation.

The Fast Track Ultra is available now at a retail price of $449.95 / €399.

Native Instruments and Beatport today unveiled Beatport SYNC, a free music playback software for Mac and Windows that provides a unique feature set for modern listening habits. Based on the groundbreaking TRAKTOR DJ software, Beatport SYNC combines powerful music management capabilities with basic DJ mixing functions and full integration of the Beatport online store in one easy-to-use application.

Equipped with two playback decks and a crossfader section, it allows everybody to easily mix and match individual tracks into one consistent flow of music. Aspects like beat detection, tempo synchronization and loudness optimization are all handled automatically and intelligently by the software. The comprehensive track management functions also make it an ideal tool to handle today's evergro ...