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De la Mancha has just announced the release of versions 2.0 of two free VST plug-ins for Windows : pfilter and gator.

pfilter v2.0 creates a steppy, gated effect, but using filter cut-off instead of volume to give a wider range of possibilities. It uses a variable state filter, triggered between 2 adjustable cut-off values by a tempo-sync'd probability-based step sequencer. An LFO can modulate the filter when triggered and trigger pulse length, attack and release can shape the sound.

Features :

- Tempo-sync step sequencer, with 2 to 32 steps over a sequence length of 2 to 32 beats.
- Can be programmed or random, by setting the probability of each step from 0-100%.
- Seeded randomisation for repeatable loops up to 100 beats long.
- Resonant variable filter, LP, HP, BP and ...

SPC Plugins has just released Morphilter v1.0, a stereo multi-mode filter with LFO-driven crossfading.

Morphilter produces lowpass, notch, highpass and bandpass filter responses. It allows a continuous crossfade from one response to the next. This crossfade may be automated by an LFO. In addition, the cutoff frequencies of the left and right filters may be independently modulated by two further LFOs. All three LFOs may independently be locked to tempo or free-running.

Morphilter is available now for Windows in VST format and costs $10. A demo version is also available.

Native Instruments today announced two new members of the Guitar Rig family : Guitar Rig Session and Guitar Rig 3 XE.

Guitar Rig 3 XE :

Guitar Rig 3 XE is a new declination of the Guitar Rig software which offers a selection of five "true-to-life" tube amplifier models and 12 cabinet types, as well as 21 stomp boxes and effect units. All components can be freely combined in the virtual Guitar Rig rack. A library with over 150 instantly playable tones from different musical eras and genres is included, together with several helpful tools including dual tape-decks, metronome, tuner, and a dedicated Live View.

Guitar Rig 3 XE will be available in June 2008 for a suggested retail price of $119 / €99. More information available here.


Guitar Rig Session :

Guitar Rig Session is a new recording solution for guitarists, bass players and songwriters which combines the new Guitar Rig 3 XE software with a specially designed audio interface and additional recording software.

The crucial link between the instrument

IK Multimedia is proud to announce the official launch of the worldwide "Stomp onto a Revolution" Tour. StompIO, their hardware-software guitar and bass multi FX system, will be featured in open clinics and special events dedicated to "change the way musicians gig live and record in the studio forever"...

Kicking off in May and lasting through Summer 2008, "Stomp onto a Revolution" Tour dates will be held in the United States, Germany, Japan, Italy and the UK, with more to be announced. These special events are free to attend, featuring famous and expert musicians that already use StompIO live on stage and in the studio. Reserve your seat now and catch the StompIO Tour to win music gear prizes and concert tickets.

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McDSP has released Emerald Pack 3.0 (HD and Native) to include the new DE555 De-esser, FutzBox Lo-Fi Distortion Effects, and NF575 Noise Filter plug-ins. Emerald Pack 3.0 also includes existing products; Analog Channel, Channel G, Chrome Tone, CompressorBank, FilterBank, MC2000, ML4000, Revolver and Synthesizer One.

On top of that, for the month of May, purchase or upgrade to Emerald Pack HD 3.0 and be eligible to purchase Emerald Pack Native 3.0 for only $995, saving $600 over retail price.

Last but not least, McDSP has extended the April Project Studio Bundle Special to any and all users for $295 for the month of May.

Algorithmix has finally announced the release of K-Stereo Ambience Processor, a VST processor for natural and unobtrusive enhancement, expansion, and equalization of the ambience, space, imaging, depth and width in a recording without adding artificial reverberation or causing unwanted coloration or artifacts.

K-Stereo is based on a patented psychoacoustical process that extracts the ambience inherent in ordinary recordings, and is capable of spreading that uncorrelated ambience around the soundstage, and enlarging the size of that soundstage, both deeper and wider.
In addition, K-Stereo enhances the depth and imaging of the instruments and vocals without adding any artificial reverberation. It does not have a sound of its own; it fills in what's been missing. K-Stereo is also capable ...