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Mar 25 - 12:47 PM, by Nantho Music Software > Image-Line
Music Software : FL Studio 8 released - pcmusicImage Line announces the release of FL Studio 8, the latest version of its flagship electro DAW. With a pedigree stretching back 10 years to the original FruityLoops, FL Studio 8 supersedes FL Studio 7 with over 100 new developments including an improved interface, sound engine, revised mixer, the addition of pattern clips to the playlist, new multilink MIDI learn system, a suite of new plug-ins and updates to many others.

FL Studio 8 is available in four editions: Express (US $ 49, download only), FruityLoops (US $ 99 download/US $ 139 boxed), Producer (US $ 199 download/US $ 269 boxed) and XXL (US $ 299 download/US $ 399 boxed). For more information, please visit their web site.
Mar 24 - 04:47 PM, by Nantho Audio Hardware > HHB
Audio Hardware : HHB unveils CDR-882 DualBurn - pcmusicHHB is showing their new CDR-882 DualBurn at the 2008 NAB Show.

Key features :

- Genuine dual REC-REC drive configuration supporting seamless extended recording time across 2 or more discs, simultaneous recording of 2 discs, and high speed duplication
- Ground-up design using audiophile circuitry for uncompromised sonic performance
- High-quality IDE CD-R drives deliver low error recording
- Robust, heavy-duty construction ensures reliable CD recording, even in unfavourable environments
- Supports all CD-R media
- Balanced and unbalanced analogue I/O
- AES/EBU and S/PDIF (coax and optical) digital I/O
- Full 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion with noiseshaped dither onto CD
- Stable, quartz crystal-derived internal clock
- Internal SRC accepts digital inputs from 32-96kHz
- External word clock input
- RS232 remote control
- Parallel control interface
- Infra-red remote control
- Gapless track increments
- High-resolution metering
- CD-Text support
- 2U rack mounting chassis

The CDR-882 will be available in April 2008 with an MSRP of $1,149.00.
Mar 24 - 03:47 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > IK Multimedia
Plug-ins : X-GEAR available for all 'Powered by AmpliTube' users - pcmusicIK Multimedia has announced that AmpliTube XGEAR v1.1 has been released as a free download for all registered StompIO users and all registered owners of at least one "powered by AmpliTube" product* including: Ampeg SVX, AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix, AmpliTube 2 and AmpliTube Metal.

AmpliTube X-GEAR is an expandable guitar amp and effects modeling software system, available as a plug-in and standalone for Windows / Mac OS X. It allows you to mix and match all the gear models from all current and future "Powered by AmpliTube" products in a single host interface, providing seamless control over every parameter directly from StompIO, or any generic MIDI controller.

Eligible users are able to download X-GEAR for free from their IK user area. X-GEAR is also available to purchase as a download for €74.99/$99.99 (excluding taxes) in the IK Multimedia online store.

*AmpliTube 2 Live, AmpliTube 2 DUO and Ampeg SVX UNO users are not eligible for this free crossgrade.
Mar 24 - 02:47 PM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument > ProSoundWeb.com
Virtual Instrument : ProSounds updates PS-1 to version 1.1 - pcmusicProSounds has released an update for its virtual synth PS-1. Version 1.1 brings enhanced stability, and addresses many bugs reported by users since the PS-1 initial release.

Changes/Fixes :

- Updated to the VST 2.4 standard (PS-1 will now load in Cubase 4)
- Arp, Trancegate, delay, and LFO sync issues fixed
- Minor GUI changes
- Other minor bugs and graphical issues solved

Note that Pro-Sounds has also commissioned several sound designers to create additional content for registered users, including BigTone, Leslie Sanford, and Kriminal. These new presets will be released in the coming months.

The PS-1 VSTi v1.1 is available for free download to all registered 1.0 users; customers may simply log-in to their download accounts to retrieve the update. For new customers, the PS-1 v1.1 is available immediately for $69.95.
Mar 24 - 12:47 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > Virtuasonic
Plug-ins : MIJOY PRO v2.2 - pcmusicVirtuasonic has updated MIJOY PRO to version 2.2. MIJOY PRO 2 is a VSTi plug-in that allows you to use a joystick or gamepad as a MIDI controller. It can be used to control other VSTi instruments, FX plug-ins and MIDI hardware in real-time.

This new version introduces two useful features and extends the compatibility to other VST Hosts. It is now possible to configure the plug-in to suit different kinds of joysticks and gamepads in a more comfortable way. The new 'Z-Rotation and Slider Remapping' function lets you assign an arbitrary control source chosen between Z-axis, Slider 1, Slider 2 and Z-Rotation to the MIJOY PRO 'Z-rot' and 'Slider' parameters. Thanks to the 'Deadzone' function you can also set a non-responsive zone at dead center of X, Y axes as a percentage of the total range.

MIJOY PRO 2 is available as a VST plug-in for Windows at a price of $29.95. The update is free for all registered users.
Mar 22 - 03:11 PM, by Nantho Misc > Sinevibes
Misc : Planet F and Planet X available for Soniccell - pcmusicSinevibes is proud to announce that the Planet F and Planet X sound libraries are now available for Roland SonicCell synthesizer module.

The Planet F and Planet X libraries have been designed to take all the great features of the Roland synthesizers to the extreme, and each included patch has been carefully crafted to instantly inspire new musical ideas. From vintage analog and digital classics to new and never-heard-before instruments, phrases and grooves, the Planet libraries include an extremely large collection of different sounds that are ready to go into any modern performance and production.

Planet F and Planet X are immediately available in all loadable formats for Fantom-S, Fantom-X, Juno-G and SonicCell, at $29 each. These libraries are part of the Planet Pack which adds the Fantom Tweakbook for a total of $59 (23% off), and the upcoming fifth edition of the Tweakbook will add SonicCell compatibility as well (as a free update to all owners of the fourth edition).
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