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Plughugger unveils Large Bass Expander, a new soundset for Waldorf's Largo synthesizer.

Large Bass Expander is a collection of 128 bass sounds where the focus lies on modern dance music, rather than classic analogue reproductions. The download package contains the soundset as an FXB bank as well as all sounds in FXP preset format.

Large Bass Expander is priced at €5.90.

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"On September 23rd, Avid is set to unveil a revolutionary new solution designed specifically for guitar players. Years of research and development is about to culminate in one killer product."

Let the speculation begin !

Audio-Technica unveils the AT4047MP Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone, developed in direct response to end users requesting a multi-pattern version of the AT4047/SV.

The AT4047MP delivers vintage sound in a multi-pattern design with selectable omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-of-eight polar patterns. The microphone's transformer-coupled output and specially tuned element provide sonic characteristics reminiscent of early F.E.T. studio microphone designs. With a wide dynamic range, incredibly low self-noise and high SPL capability, this versatile microphone excels on vocals, strings, acoustic guitar, instrument ensembles, small vocal groups and voiceovers.

Features :

• Three switchable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-of-eight
• Engineered to meet ...

Cycling '74 has just updated its Max/MSP media development tools to version 5.0.8.

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Moog's ubiquitous Little Phatty synthesizer just got even more powerful. With the new Control Voltage Output Modification, a Little Phatty (Stage II, Stage or Tribute Edition) synthesizer opens the door to a new world of expression and sound design. This exciting modification gives musicians the power to control Moogerfooger Effects Processors and other analog gear with control voltages generated by the Little Phatty. The list of possible applications is as endless as a player's imagination.

The Little Phatty CV Output Modification adds five 1/4" analog CV outputs to the right side panel :

• Gate
• Pitch
• Volume Envelope
• Filter Envelope
• Mod Bus

"Use MIDI Clock Sync to synchronize the Little Phatty's arpeggiator to a drum track, and the Pitch CV ou ...

JBL unveils the MSC1 Monitor System Controller. It includes essential "Monitor Strip" features found in large mixing consoles so you can take control of all monitoring functions from your place at the mix position. Since the acoustics of the room can play a big part in what you hear, the MSC1 includes JBL's RMC Room Mode Correction Technology to tune your monitor system to the room. The end-result is a calibrated reference environment in which your speakers work in harmony with your room to take the guesswork out of mixing.

Features :

• Master Volume Control
• A/B Speaker Select
• A/B/C input Source Select
• Subwoofer Output with Level Control and Selectable Cross Over Frequencies
• Adjustable Low Frequency and High Frequency Speaker EQ
• Headphone Output with Volume Control
• Monitor Mute Control
• RMC On/Bypass Control
• Adjustable input gain with Signal Present and Clip indicator
• Can be used with any studio monitor system

The MSC1 will be available in October 2009 at a US Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $375.