PC and Music News

Blue Cat Audio has released new versions of all its free audio plugins for both Mac and PC in Audio Unit, VST and DirectX formats. The new versions bring several fixes as well as new windows installers that allow the installation of all plugins at once.

The 9 plugins are available for download for free as a single bundle or separately at :

Korg adds a third model to the microSERIES family, the microSAMPLER Compact Sampling Keyboard. Complete with a gooseneck microphone, the microSAMPLER provides a fast and easy way to integrate creative audio sampling into any musical scenario.

The front panel is equipped with recessed and clearly marked controls — along with an informative backlit LCD — making the microSAMPLER easy to use for both beginners and seasoned pros. Molded into the panel are handy cradles for holding MP3 players or other sample sources. The 37-key Natural Touch mini-keyboard has been designed for speed, comfort and playability. Battery power provides on-the-go capabilities, and an AC adapter is included for extended use.

As a keyboard instrument, the microSAMPLER stands apart from pad or button-based groove ...

Studiologic is proudly shipping the new Numa Nero keyboard controller. Handmade in Italy, it features Fatar's 88-note Grand Touch progressively graded grand hammer-action keybed.

Features :

• 88-KEY wood keys Graduated Hammer action Keybed (TP4OWOOD)
• TOUCH SENSITIVE control panel
• large LIGHT BLUE graphic display
• 2 assignable stereo jack pedal INPUTS
• 1 assignable FLUORESCENT wheel
• 16 independent MIDI channels assignable to all controllers
• 4 KEYBOARD ZONES for splits and layers
• 3 factory DYNAMIC curves
• 15 memory user locations for VELOCITY DYNAMIC COURVES saving
• 64 memory locations for PATCH saving
• 2 MODE operation
. 1st EDIT to create patches with all MIDI parameters
. 2nd PLAY to play keyboard a ...

Meyer Musicmedia has announced the release of two new Synth Packs for the Analog Synthesizer in Ableton Live.

The Trance and Electro Synth Packs each contain 32 presets and are available in the Meyer Musicmedia member area. 1 year membership costs $12.

Ultimate Sound Bank has announced the release of a new UVI Soundpack dedicated to pianos, Grand Piano Collection.

Grand Piano Collection highlights five instruments :

• Steinway D Concert Grand
• Fazioli F278 Concert
• Erard Baby Grand Piano
• Seiler Upright Grand
• Japanese Upright

For everyone of them the same method was used:
First, the right instrument had to be found. Two different classical and jazz pianists, both outstanding concert performers, gave a hand finding the ideal one. After some research and like dozens of pianos reviewed, the amazing sounding models that all the consultants loved appeared obvious. Then there were several days of booking in some of the best recording studios in Europe, for example Studio Guillaume Tell for the Steinw ...

Celemony today is pleased to invite all registered Melodyne users to participate in the beta testing of Melodyne editor, the first Melodyne product featuring the Melodyne DNA technology.

"It's been a long wait but finally all registered Melodyne customers are able to try out Melodyne editor as part of a public beta test. The beta installer is up on the Celemony server waiting to be downloaded and used to change music recordings in a way that has never been possible before.

Melodyne editor represents, in terms both of functionality and technology the latest Melodyne generation