PC and Music News

To provide the most cost-effective way for discerning audio professionals to own all the Oxford plug-ins, Sonnox has introduced 'Sonnox ELITE,' the ultimate collection of the entire product line.

The elegant new boxed set includes the full range of all seven Oxford plug-ins: EQ, Dynamics, Inflator, Transient Modulator, Reverb, Limiter and SuprEsser. Offered at a substantial 40% discount from individual unit prices, Sonnox ELITE will arm mixing, mastering, post and broadcast engineers with an arsenal of sophisticated processing tools designed to meet all their requirements. Sonnox Elite retails at £1,554 for the TDM version and £744 for Native.

In addition to Sonnox ELITE, two attractively priced alternatives are also available.

Sonnox Essential: Combines the Oxford EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and SuprEsser plug-ins to provide definitive control of all mixing processes. Offered at a 30% discount from individual unit prices, Sonnox Essential retails at £1,222 (TDM) and £571 (Native).

Sonnox Enhance: This collection of Oxford Inflator, Limiter and Transient Modulator plug-ins offers the ultimate option for increasing loudness, presence and punch. These three simple-to-use but extremely powerful plug-ins will dramatically enhance virtually any mix. Sonnox Enhance retails at £634 (TDM) and £319 (Native).

Ableton has announced two special offers :

- Tassmania! : Ableton and Applied Acoustics Systems are offering registered Ableton Live users an opportunity to step out into the modular world of physical modeling synthesis. They offer a coupon code that gives $150 (about €95) off the price of a Tassman: this is nearly 45% off the retail price of this incredible instrument.

- Ableton has also launched the Session Drums Summer Sale. Get great acoustic drums with detailed control options for just €129 / $159.

For more information, please visit their web site.

Native Instruments has announced that during this summer you can get Traktor 3 for half the price.

Traktor 3 is available for $119 / 99€. This exclusive offer is valid for a limited time only and for as long as stocks last.

AMS Neve announces the 2254R mono limiter/compressor. This new unit is based upon the original 2254 mono limiter/compressor.

Features :

- Classic mono limiter/compressor made to the exacting late-1960's design
- Hand-made in Burnley, England using original Neve specification transformers
- Original Neve 2254 discreet, Class A circuit design
- Transformer-coupled circuits used in Input, Bridge-driver, Side-chain and Output stages
- Manual Fast Attack Time adjustment and transparent level control
- Independent Limiter In/Out and Compressor In/Out selection
- Total bypass switch
- Multiple units can be linked together to provide multi-unit side-chain control from a single unit
- Compatible with Neve Recall software, simply connect the 2254R using USB to a host PC or Mac running Neve Recall software

Price and availability to be announced.

Audio-Technica launches the AT2035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone and the AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone at this Summer NAMM Show. These new large-diaphragm side-address mics join the acclaimed AT2020, AT2010, AT2041SP and AT2020 USB as members of Audio-Technica's expanding 20 Series.

The AT2035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone and the AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone will be available August 2008 with pricing as follows:

AT2035 $249.00 U.S. MSRP
AT2050 $369.00 U.S. MSRP

For more information, visit their web site.

Yamaha today releases a new operating system (Version 1.10) for their Motif XS line of music workstations, adding new functionality and features and bringing more flexibility and creativity to their users.

New features :

- Support for USB ASCII keyboards.
- Saving of user name for network computers.
- Copy punch In and Punch Out from Locations 1 and 2.
- Holding notes while changing track or part in Song/Pattern mode

Yamaha has also released a new Voice and Multi-Part editor with enhanced Drum Kit and Utility features.