PC and Music News

Finally it is done : Independence Pro is now shipping ! It includes Independence 2, Independence Live and Independence FX.

Independence 2

The "next level of software sampler workstations" including a premium 70GB sound library. The audio engine of Independence 2 was completely redesigned and improved. With the new "multi core support" you can now decide how many cores of your computer you want to reserve for Independence 2.
Another leap forward is the possibilty to load 3rd party VST effects and VST instruments directly in Independence 2, so you have immediate access not only to other sample libraries in Independence 2 but also all your other VST effects and/or instruments.
The completely new "Browser" page lets you search and import audio and MIDI files as easy as possibl ...

Electro Grime is the latest release from Sample Label, Inspiration Sounds. It has been created for producers looking for totally fresh electro synths, basslines, drums and synth fx for dirty electro house and minimal house production.

Created exclusively using analogue synthesizers and drum machines, all loops are at 128BPM. It includes Drum Loops (Tops), Drum Loops (Bottoms), Bass Loops, Synth & FX Loops, Musical Loops but also one-shot hits.

Specifications :

- 570MB Data
- ACIDized Wave Files
- Apple Loops
- REX2 files
- All loops sync to BPM
- PC/Mac Compatible

Electro Grime is available now for instant download at a retail price of £29.95 / €39.95 / $49.95.

Leoné MusicReader has just released... MusicReader, an innovative software that makes reading music easy and convenient. The software offers solutions for all kinds of problems musicians have with (paper) sheet music, both individually and in orchestras and ensembles. This includes easy page turning, a convenient music library and flexible annotation making. It also anticipates on the developments of sheet music offered online. Digital sheet music can easily be converted to MusicReader and paper sheet music can also be digitized by using an easy to use scanning and conversion program.

MusicReader runs on all Windows XP and Vista laptops and desktops, but is especially designed for the use of pen and touch screens, such as on Tablet PCs. The company also offers a variety of hardware options to make the use of the software even more convenient.

There are two versions of MusicReader available, Solo Basic ($59) and Solo Pro ($99). MusicReader Solo Basic version contains the annotations, navigation and music conversion features. In Solo Pro also full screen and two page display, measure detection and tuner/metronome/music player are present. Note that an evaluation version is also available.

Propellerhead has just released ReCycle 2.1.2, a maintenance update that addresses a few important issues.

Changes :

- ReCycle is now compatible with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard.
- ReCycle is now compatible with AMD64 Processors.
- Minor alterations to the authorization procedures have been made, reducing the risk of having to enter your serial number again, after installation.

ReCycle 2.1.2 is a free update for owners of ReCycle 2.1 and it is a recommended installation for all ReCycle 2.1 owners.

IK Multimedia is proud to introduce the "Plug & Mix Madness" promotion starting on February 21st and lasting through April 30th 2008, customers may purchase and register any of the qualifying IK Multimedia plug-in based music production software, hardware combinations or bundles and they will receive one FREE IK effect plug-in download of their choice! (UP TO A $269/€199 VALUE-FREE).

Purchase and register full or crossgrade versions of the eligible IK products within the promotional time period, then select one from these multi-award-winning effect plug-ins for FREE :

- AmpliTube® 2 - Guitar Amp and FX Modeling Plug-in
- Ampeg® SVX - Bass Amp & FX Modeling Plug-In
- AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix - Guitar Amp and FX Plug-in
- Classik Studio Reverb - A suite of four high-end studio-qualit ...

MPC-Samples.com has released the drum sample pack 'Vintage Cymbals', a single instrument collection containing 96 full stereo cymbal samples, cut to vinyl and re-sampled through valve processors to give a warm, vintage feel. Suitable for all models of Akai MPC including the latest MPC5000 and MPC500 models, this pack features 16 bit, stereo WAV and SND files laid out into MPC programs for quick loading.

Vintage Cymbals is available for download at a retail price of $29.99.