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Safe Sound Audio (UK) first gained respect with the Model P1 channel strip, a "do all" recording channel that does many things well, but with a key focus on vocals. Today they releases the P501, the first channel strip in the 500 format ever.

The P501 is designed and built in the UK by Robert Campbell (former designer for Neve and Calrec). It features the same clean sound and control of the P1, and features never before included on a single 500 series format device. It is not just a phantom powered pre, or DI, or line level device, it's also a compressor and limiter with full metering on board for input and gain reduction. The P501 still only takes up a single space and is logically laid out.

Features :

• Mic Preamp (with phantom and +72dB of clean gain)
• DI (jack and ...

DontCrac[k] is currently running a very cool promotion : get the amazing guitar amp simulator Overloud TH1 for $199 instead of $349 !

If you haven't heard the Overloud TH1, download and try the demo and you'll be amazed by the quality and the realism of this guitar amp simulator.

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A significant evolution of ADAM Audio's critically acclaimed S-Series, the new SX-Series reference monitors feature completely redesigned transducers, drivers, and electronics to enable the most transparent reproduction possible.

All ADAM SX-Series monitors feature the new X-ART tweeter, which provides 4dB higher efficiency, an increased maximum sound pressure level of 3dB, and an expanded frequency response of up to 50kHz.

Other new components include an ultra-low distortion broadband A/B amplifier with 1MHz internal bandwidth, perfectly matched to the X-ART tweeter for a natural, uncolored sound with high resolution, and new Hexacone woofers with more linear excursion to optimize efficiency and accuracy.

The SX-Series consists of six different models ranging from small nearfield ...

The Vienna Symphonic Library team is pleased to announce a one-time special offer for new customers, long-time users, and even sample library veterans who want to find a great opportunity to replace or complement their "legacy" First Edition and Pro Edition libraries.

Users who will have registered five Standard Libraries of Vienna Instruments DVD Collections before September 15, 2009, will receive one free Extended Library of their choice for any additional Standard Library of a DVD Collection they buy and register between August 10 and September 15, 2009.

Details, more offers for users of Vienna's sample libraries as well as savings examples can be found here:

The Waves Signature Series is an exclusive line of Application-Specific Audio Processors, created in collaboration with the world's top producers, engineers, and mixing engineers. Each and every Signature Series plug-in has been precision-crafted to capture the artist's distinct sound and production style, using custom multi-effect processing chains designed by the artists themselves.

When The Beatles recorded "All You Need Is Love", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer. When Jimi Hendrix recorded "Purple Haze", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer. When Led Zeppelin recorded "Whole Lotta Love", the man behind the board was Eddie Kramer.

The Eddie Kramer Collection features :

• Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel
• Eddie Kramer Drum Channel
• Eddie Kramer Effects Channel
• Eddie Kramer Bass Channel
• Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel

Available now for both Mac OS X and Windows in VST, AU, RTAS and AudioSuite formats at a price of $800.

XLN Audio has announced the release of Modern Jazz - Sticks, a brand new ADpak for Addictive Drums.

Modern Jazz — Sticks features a beautiful Premier Gen-X kit with a Ludwig Acrolite snare along with cymbals and percussion from Sabian, Meinl and Paiste. The drums have been tuned up slightly for a modern jazz sound.

Get instant access to production styles typical for modern jazz. Tune the kit up or down, go fat or thin, stay really close or spread out with lots of ambience. Control each mic separately and combine them for your perfect sound.

Over 300 live recorded grooves and fills are included in a large range of tempos, styles and different lengths for natural variation. Use them for inspiration or to build complete tracks in minutes.

* 12 Piece Jazz Kit, Played With Sticks
* 300 Live Recorded Rhythms
* 30 Crisp Production Presets

Modern Jazz — Sticks is available in music stores worldwide and in XLN Audio's webshop. The price is set at €59/$59.