PC and Music News

Steinberg North America has announced a repositioning of the MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) price for Cubase 4 and Cubase 4 Educational Edition versions in the US. Effective July 1st, 2008 Cubase 4 will carry a MAP price of $599.99 (MSRP: $780.99) and Cubase 4 Educational Edition will carry a MAP price of $299.99 (MSRP: $390.99).

Steinberg has also announced a special rebate for customers who have purchased full retail versions of Cubase 4 between January 1 and June 30, 2008. Details and application for this special rebate are available for US customers at the following link :

Waves expands SSl 4000 Collection with the release of SSL G-Channel.

SSL G-Channel consolidates the equalization and dynamic controls of SSL G Series consoles into one convenient tool. The G-Channel EQ module delivers the characteristic pre-boost dip, pre-cut rise, and broad Q for extreme frequency manipulation, while the Dynamics section features soft-knee compression and limiting, a gate/expander and automatic makeup gain for rock steady output levels.

The Waves SSL 4000 Collection with the new SSL G-Channel modeled plug-in is available now. It carries a U.S. MSRP of $2000 TDM and $1000 Native. For owners of the Waves SSL 4000 Collection or Studio Classics Collection with current Waves Update Plan coverage, the G-Channel is available at no additional charge.

Auricula has just released five new plug-ins that aim to make you a better listener. 'Helix', 'Helix Pro', 'Incus', 'Malleus', and 'Stapes' improve your ability to hear processing like EQ, filters, delay, gain changes, alterations to the stereo field and much more. This is done through a 'quiz' mechanism. The plug-in automatically makes some change to your sound — you are then given a chance to listen critically — then you respond with what you think the correct answer is. You are then shown the right answer and a running score is kept. You make each exercise as easy as you need to and increase the level of difficulty as you progress, all the way to insanely difficult if you are so inclined.

The plug-ins work in a 'demo' mode, but to have access to all the available features the plug-ins must be purchased and authorized. They cost just $1.99 each to use through the end of the calendar year. All 5 plug-ins can be purchased in a 'bundle' for only $8.99.

All plug-ins are available in AudioUnit format and require OS X 10.4 or 10.5.

Hot on the heels of their successful "DAWg Day Afternoon 2" event last April, audioMIDI.com will again convert their Chatsworth facility into a mini trade show/educational seminar center on July 26th, 2008. Many of the industry's most popular digital audio software and hardware vendors will be present to show the newest and best in sound libraries, audio interfaces and speakers for the film and television community. In addition to informative demos and Q&A sessions, this event will also feature a panel of pro composers, great deals and giveaway items.

The audioMIDI.com Film & TV Composition Clinic is ideal for film and television composers of all levels, from aspiring beginner to seasoned veteran. Audio manufacturers will be on hand to demonstrate using the latest in high-end sound libraries and DAW hardware in the fast-paced world of media music and sound production.

Presenters include Apple (Logic Pro), Apogee (Symphony), Ilio (sound libraries), Native Instruments (virtual instruments and sound libraries), Yellow Tools (Independence), Steinberg (Cubase/Nuendo), Mark Of The Unicorn (Digital Performer), Antelope Audio (Isochrone clocks), JBL (LSR Series monitors), Equator Audio (Q Series monitors), Euphonix ((MC Control/MC Mix), Celemony (Melodyne), Audio Impressions (DVZ Strings) and ADAM Professional Audio (A7 monitors).

The event will be from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on July 26th, 2008. Refreshments and snacks provided. FREE and ample parking. For additional please call (818) 993-0772.

Contact :
audioMIDI.com
9240 Deering Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
T: (818) 993-0772
F: (818) 993-0856

This month only, McDSP offers a great special on all native plug-ins. You may purchase any one native plug-in for $295, two native plug-ins for $495, three native plug-ins for $695 or four native plug-ins for $795.

All McDSP native plug-ins are included in this one-time-deal of creating your own bundle – Analog Channel, Channel G, Chrome Tone, CompressorBank, DE555, FilterBank, FutzBox, MC2000, ML4000, NF575, Revolver and Synthesizer One.

The McDSP Native product line supports RTAS and AudioSuite formats, and operates on Pro Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered. Special available only via electronic delivery. All plug-ins purchased within a bundle must be deposited to the same iLok account. Note that this offer ends July 31, 2008.

Softube has just released Tube Delay, which is a vintage delay plug-in.

Tube Delay is a marriage between analog and digital, combining the warmth and natural compression from tubes with the features and versatility of a digital delay.

Features :

- 1000 ms delay
- Sync tempo to host
- Vintage style passive EQ
- Gritty feedback feature
- Tube preamp simulaton

Tube Delay is available now for both Mac and PC in VST, AU and RTAS formats at a price of $99 excl. VAT. Note that a fully functional 10 day demo is also available for download.