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This second installment of Puremagnetik's Microtron series brings three classic sounds of the Mellotron M400 tapes direct to your DAW. Tape 2 integrates perfectly with Puremagnetik's Microtron Tape 1 released earlier in 2009. Microtron Tape 2 contains an expertly recorded Flute, Cello and Octave Recorders library. All of the original imperfections, vintage analog quality and technical nuances of the Mellotron M400 have been immaculately captured through a Neumann U47 Microphone and Reeves Custom 50 Amplifier.

Microtron Tape 2 for Ableton Live is natively programmed in Live. It builds upon Live's rack features to create the same sound blending possibilities as can be achieved with a physical Mellotron. Native Live effects are com ...

JZ Microphones is introducing new and improved microphone in Black Hole series - BH-1s. The new mic is equipped with two large diaphragm capsules with three polarn patterns: omni, cardioid and figure-8. Also the mic has a switch of -10db and -20db options to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion.

Having the same sonic characteristics as BH-1, also BH-1s uses two separate back-to-back placed single diaphragm capsules which are manufactured using patented Golden drops technology. Every electronic component and capsule used in BH-1s is carefully hand selected and measured to achieve the best quality and sound. Therefore JZ offers life time warranty for every purchase of microphone.

The BH-1s is available worldwide at retail price $3999/€2799.

Universal Audio has just announced the availability of a new version of UAD Powered Plug-Ins Software.

UAD Software Version 5.4.1 provides functional and sonic improvements to the FATSO Jr./Sr. Powered Plug-In, as well as a new "Clear CPU Affinity" setting for Windows users, which reduces CPU spiking on most multi-processor systems.

This update is recommended to all UAD owners — and especially FATSO Jr./Sr. plug-in users and Windows users on multi-processor systems.

Note that FATSO Jr./Sr. v5.4.1 session and preset settings are not backwards compatible with v5.4.0.

Tascam presents the US-100, a new USB 2.0 Audio Interface positioned at a breakthrough price. It features a microphone input as well as instrument level input for direct recording guitar or bass. Stereo line inputs are provided, and can be switched to phono-level to connect a favorite turntable to digitize a vinyl collection. All of this is housed in a solid aluminum chassis to withstand any abuse from the road to the dorm room.

The US-100 is a 48k/16-bit stereo audio interface that connects to a Mac or Windows computer using USB 2.0. A free copy of Audacity® software is included to start recording right away. Additional features like a 1/8" stereo headphone output and zero-latency monitoring make the US-100 perfect for songwriters and musicians getting started with recording.

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Vestax is proud to be shipping its newest DJ controller, the VCM-600. Optimized for Ableton Live's asynchronous clip based performance paradigm, the VCM-600 offers an unprecedented control surface for performing and mixing with Live as an integrated DJ system. The VCM-600 is now shipping and available in stores.

Each of the VCM-600 6 control channels offers 18 knobs and switches plus a channel fader to provide unparalleled performance control over clips and loops within Ableton. An advanced dedicated effects control section with 16 knobs and switches combines with channel effects sends and a return section to allow serious live manipulation of Ableton's effects.

Capable of controlling 160 parameters and triggers within Live, the VCM-600 brings Ableton alive for DJs. Each channel in ...

Line 6 has announced that for a limited time it will be giving away its POD Farm plug-in to recording guitarists who use either an iLok USB Smart Key or a compatible Line 6 product.

POD Farm is the plug-in software platform that enables POD tone in virtually any DAW and is Mac OS X AU/RTAS/VST and Windows RTAS/VST compatible for seamless integration with all major recording software applications.

This limited-time offer ends September 30, 2009.