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Moog Music unveils the MIDI MuRF Pattern Editor, a new software that lets you create custom MIDI-controlled filter sequence patterns for the MF-105M MIDI MuRF.

Available as a free download to MIDI MuRF owners, the Pattern Editor software allows players to create, modify and save their own filter sequence patterns. Its point-and-click user interface makes pattern creation a breeze and the on-screen knobs and sliders let users optimize patterns to real-world settings without taking their hand off the mouse.

The MIDI MuRF Pattern Editor provides easy access to parameters only available through MIDI CC commands and saving and storing patterns on a computer allows for an unlimited number of available variations.


The MIDI MuRF Pattern Editor software is available now for both Mac and PC.

FabFilter has released the Rob Lee Sound Set for its virtual synth FabFilter Twin 2.

The bank includes 145 dance, house and techno oriented presets by top notch sound designer Rob Lee. For many years, Rob mainly did sound design for hardware synthesizers, but lately he has had great success with sound sets for various software synthesizers. FabFilter Twin 2 is one of Rob Lee's favourite software synthesizers: "It's the best/easiest to navigate and user-friendly synth I've ever had the pleasure of using, anything is possible with this! The filters are the best I've heard on any soft synth full stop."

The Rob Lee Sound Set for FabFilter Twin 2 is now available for €19, $28 or £17. The sound set can be used on both Windows and Mac OS X in any of the available plug-in formats.

Steinberg is pleased to announce the launch of a new sound expansion set for Sequel, Cubase and Nuendo NEK: The VST Sound Instrument Set Synthesizers for HALion ONE.

The new sound module offers 142 synth sounds and over 350 MIDI loops created by professional designers for electronic and dance genres including house, electro, ambient, trance, techno and minimal, and also offer range of retro 80s patches.

VST Sound Instrument Set Synthesizers takes advantage of Steinberg's MediaBay and VST Sound technologies to offer all Sequel, Cubase and Nuendo NEK customers instant access to all sounds, previewing of patches in the song context, easy-to-use construction kits and more.

VST Sound Instrument Set Synthesizers is available exclusively in Steinberg's online shop, and costs €29.00/£26.00.

Steinberg announces that its new CI2 Advanced Integration USB Studio interface is now shipping.

The CI2 USB audio interface features two mic preamps with XLR/TRS combo connectors and 48v phantom power as well as a Hi-Z input, allowing connection to just about any audio signal, including large diaphragm microphones, guitars, basses and line inputs. Designed in cooperation with and built by Yamaha, CI2 also offers the AI Knob controller, which assumes control of any parameter by simply hovering over it with the mouse. Another example of the Advanced Integration technology is the "Cubase Ready LED", indicating that Cubase is connected and the system is ready to use.

CI2 also features many workflow features designed to make the entire hardware and software system very easy to use. The A ...

Blue Sky is pleased to introduce its newest critical listening component to its full line of monitoring solutions: the SAT 265 High Output Near-Field Active Studio monitor.

Blue Sky's SAT 265 is a 2-way, tri-amplified, 300-Watt, High Output Near-Field Monitor which features two 6.5" high excursion hemispherical woofers and a 1" dual ring radiator tweeter with integral waveguide, for superior off-axis response. Powered by a dedicated, low-distortion 100-Watt amplifier for each of the 6.5" woofers, it also features a low distortion 100-Watt amplifier for the tweeter. The SAT 265 effortlessly delivers clean and accurate sound with a frequency response of 80Hz to 30kHz +/-3.0dB (200Hz to 15kHz +/-1.5dB) for full compatibility with Blue Sky's SUB 15 Universal, SUB 212, SUB 12 and BMC (Bass M ...

The M-Audio Fast Track interface has been completely redesigned to provide improved usability and lend a sleek new look to any desktop. Simply connect the unit to any computer via its USB 2.0 connection and use the upgraded preamps to capture any audio source in better than CD quality sound.

Customers can record guitar and vocals at the same time, without any latency, and capture performances without the distraction of hearing delayed playback through headphone monitors.

Additionally, they can use the onboard +48v phantom power to connect professional condenser microphones and add studio quality sound to any project. Compatible with most popular music recording applications, Fast Track provides professional results in a compact, portable package.

Last but not least, this audio interface comes with Pro Tools M-Powered Essential.

The new Fast Track is available now and carries an MSRP of $149.95.