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Voxengo has updated its mastering limiter plug-in Elephant to version 3.3.

Changes :

• "Radial" knob mode can be now disabled completely.
• "Off-Line Render" indication added.
• Global level metering parameters added.
• A/B switch visual appearance changed.
• Knob read-outs now require a single click for keyboard entry.
• Occasional crashes in WaveLab and other hosts fixed.
• Host sample rate switch-related problem fixed.

Puremagnetik has announced the release of "Human Beatbox" and "Funky Constructions" Artist Kits, two new free Ableton Live 8 Packs.

The Human Beatbox Kit includes a dynamic and expressive beatbox Drum Rack and a collection of looped clips for Ableton Live 8.

Funky Constructions is a fine collection of funky beats and hot grooves for Ableton Live 8 in grouped "construction kit" format.

Both of them are available for free at :

Following the introduction of Flux products on their online store and facing the incredible success of their promotion launched on May 1, DontCrac[k] today announces that will extend the -40% introductory price on all Flux products and bundles until May 31, 2009.

"We have sold over 130 plugins and +50 bundles since May, 1" says Peter Donovan, marketing Director at DontCrac[k]. "Flux products received incredibly positive user reviews on all major audio boards and the interest for Flux products is just amazing" adds Peter. "We therefore decided, in accordance with Flux, to follow-up with numerous customers request asking to extend our Flux promotion till May, 31 and so we will" concludes Peter.

Up to 20% extra discount can be obtained by adding other products to the shopping cart (-5% per product added). That is DontCrack's permanent "Make your own Bundle" offer which is quite a good deal if you look at it closely...

Learn more from the following URL :

Glacier by 9 Soundware is a set of instruments for the EXS24 sampler within Apple Logic Pro. The theme of the sound set is glaciers. They are depicted with renderings of glacial shimmer, floating ice, violent avalanches, intense wind, as well as simulations of actual sounds of melting glaciers.

The instruments are based on 50 samples (46 loops and 4 hits). The source sounds for the samples include ocean field recordings, audio with digital artifacts which were created from deleting and recovering files using utility software, noise, and human breathing. The loops range from evolving textures lasting approximately 30 seconds to wavetable-like audio.

In addition to the 137 MB Glacier.exs instrument which uses all 50 samples, included are 20 instruments which make extensive use of the modulation capabilities of the EXS24 mkII sampler. Among them are tempo synced instruments, free-form textural instruments, impact instruments, as well as noise instruments which are equally suited for both texture and percussion (Cryoseism.exs), and an instrument inspired by actual glaciers sounds recorded by artist Katie Paterson (Melt.exs). Many are designed to be played primarily with the modulation and pitch bend wheels (and less so with the keys). As they lend themselves more to performance than step sequencing, a midi controller is highly recommended when using this sound set.

The 138 MB download includes 21 .EXS files and 50 WAV files (24-bit/44.1 kHz).

Glacier is available now for $19.99 at :

In the style of today's R&B club and radio hits, Modern Beats proudly delivers
its new "RnB Klub Loops 1" library. This melodic construction style loopset
delivers 330+ loops derived from 20 multi-track construction loop themes.
Each of the 20 multi-track themes provides layered modern and classic R&B
performances where each instrument is separated into its own loop file. Plus,
all loops mix-match seamlessly together, allowing users to create hundreds
of original multi-track music combinations with ease.

'RnB Klub Loops' includes a wide array of powerful radio R&B hooks and riffs
for today's serious R&B music producer. Years of music theory, performance
technique, and dynamics have been poured into the music loops library, providing music producers with over 340MB of skilled performances. 'RnB Klub Loops' provides users with both style and sophistication with its upbeat arpeggios, soulful keyboard leads, and complex chord progressions.

'RnB Klub Loops 1' is organized into 2 popular Hip-Hop industry tempo groupsand key signatures: 111bpm = Key of A major/minor and 116bpm = Key of C major/minor. The loop library features a sample accurate acidized WAV format for use with Acid Pro and all WAV format supporting music software.

RnB Klub Loops is offered as a download, priced at just $39.95. For more info
and audio demos, visit :

112dB has just updated their high-end reverb plug-in Redline Reverb to version 1.0.1. This new version includes bugfixes and a new vintage skin.

This update is free for registered users. For more details, please visit the link bellow :