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Waves Audio introduces the Dorrough Meter Collection, developed in association with Dorrough Electronics, Inc. According to Waves :

"For over a decade, Waves has been a leader in the digital audio revolution, modeling console components, vintage amplifiers, and rare outboard compressors and equalizers. Now, with the Waves Dorrough Meter Collection, they have modeled the world's finest hardware meters. These precision models of classic Dorrough Meters offer the same readability, musicality and accuracy of the original units. Clear and comprehensive, Dorrough Meters are renowned for their unique ability to paint a detailed picture of true loudness, which is why more Dorroughs are used in advanced production facilities than those of any other brand. Displaying both average and peak levels in a single readout, Waves Dorrough Meters are the only meters which actually let users see the density of the sound."

Features include:

- Super-fast peak response
- Left/right phase correlation
- Sum and difference energies for optimal stereo-to-mono compatibility
- Display number of "overs"
- Three selectable styles: horizontal (280-D/240-D), vertical (380-D/340-D) and arc (40AES/EBU)
- Three selectable sizes: extra large, large and small
- Switch between display sizes and styles with the click of a mouse
- 40dB scale in 1dB steps
- Mono and stereo components

The Waves Dorrough Meter Collection should be released next month at an estimated price of $500.

Check out the Dorrough Meter Collection on 440tv !

Prime Loops have launched their new website containing an up to date selection of over 20 downloadable sound suites, free remix competitions, and a host of free downloadable music production tutorials, tips & tricks.

The UK based team consists of musicians, sound engineers and technicians, and records in collaboration modern with musicians and record labels worldwide to deliver new content for creative music producers. Prime Loops are offering a large selection of formats that support most music production software and hardware. They have also included a useful function which gives you the ability to choose which format you would like to download a specific sound suite in, before making a selection.

Formats include:

Reason Refills, Wav, Rmx/Rex2 Loops, Akai MPC (compatible with al ...

Neutrik USA is helping keep the dust out of unused chassis connector inputs through its newest product accessory, dummyPLUG (NDL). Since dust can build up, especially with larger audio consoles with several inputs that are not all necessarily being used at the same time, the dummyPLUGs are designed to protect unmated Neutrik 2 and 4 pole speakON chassis and powerCON chassis connectors.

dummyPLUGs are rubber covers that fully protect the connector in the unmated condition. dummyPLUGs do not only serve as protection for Neutrik speakON and powerCON chassis connectors, but can also provide convenience and security in the studio or out on the road, as unused inputs can be covered, avoiding any confusion or miss wiring during setup.

For more information, please visit their website.

CME has announced latest version 2.0 firmware for their VX series MIDI keyboards.

Features :

- F1-F8 knobs can be used to store 8 different preset parameters. This makes live shows easier and slicker.
- User can rename the F1- F8 functions, making it easier to recall them.
- Adds User Bank automatic memory function.
- Adjusts the MIDI Route, making it easier to control external devices.
- Octave and transpose buttons can be used for automatic confirmation mode.
- Holding down the Dec/Inc button will continue the data change.
- Adds turn off function for program change (MSB/LSB/Program Change).
- Adds manually save User bank function (Shift＋Enter).
- Adds manually switch User bank function (Shift＋Page).
- 16 control knob lights can be selected individually.

The full update is free of charge. Users can download it from CME website and select relevant model to upgrade.

Eventide unveiled a new plug-in for Pro Tools that provides real-time control of its H8000 series, H7600, and Eclipse multi-effects processors. E-Control provides multiple parameter control automation, and program change capability, which is saved with the session for easy recall from within ProTools.

The E-Control plug-in for ProTools will be available in December for $199. E-Control will be available at no charge for a limited time with the H8000FW, H7600, and Eclipse hardware processors purchased after September 1, 2007.

IK Multimedia unveils the third version of T-RackS, their mastering and mixing suite.

T-RackS 3 is a modular mastering/mixing suite of Dynamics and EQ processors, including:

- 9 processors comprised of 3 new analog and vintage emulations (including models based on the Fairchild 670 and the Pultec EQP-1A), 2 new digital processors as well as the 4 classic T-RackS processors
- New configurable mastering/mixing chain — run up to 12 parallel/series processors
- New complete built-in metering section with Peak, Perceived Loudness, Phase, and RMS meters, plus a Spectrum analyzer with Peak, RMS and Averaging indicators
- New standalone and plug-in versions available in the same package
- New high-fidelity oversampling with crystal clear transparency, for high quality audio processing throughout the entire signal path
- Extremely easy to use, with style-based presets, full chain visualization, one-click single module or chain bypass, "compare" function, multiple audio processing in standalone mode, and much more

T-RackS 3 comes in 2 versions :

- T-RackS 3 Deluxe ($499/€379.99) which comes with 9 processors
- T-RackS 3 Standard ($199.99/€149.99) which comes with the 4 classic T-RackS processors in the new application framework.

All versions will be available worldwide in stores and in the IK Multimedia online shop by November 10th, 2008. All prices exclude taxes.