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Starplugs has released the THS Synthesizer MK-1, a new virtual synth for Windows.

The THS Synthesizer features a new synthesis algorithm, "TransHarmonic Synthesis", with a newly developed THS Oscillator. With its "ultra fast" real-time calculation up to 8,000,000 waveforms are morphed into each other. The THS Synthesizer offers an intuitive and easy handling concept featuring the newly developed 3D wave-pad. It combines a powerful sound with tons of modulation possibilities to create a "Sequencing-Monster" as MK 1 of the THS synthesizer series.

THS Theory

The carrier wave of the THS-Oscillator is a clean sine wave. Any move in the wavepad will add subharmonic waves; harmonic upper waves and the new discovered transharmonic waveline. This new synthesis can be used to easily ...

This month we are pleased to invited you into the fantastic world of sonic restoration with the review of iZotope RX.

As says sleepless, our reviewer : "The editor has created its own algorithms, in order to offer an alternative to the reknowned algorithms from Algorithmix or Noveltech licenced to other soft editors ..."

Wanna find out if this software is the ultimate solution in the so-called noise war ? Then follow the link below...

PreSonus is pleased to announce that the DigiMax D8 8-channel preamplifier with 24-bit ADAT digital output is now shipping.

The DigiMax D8 is an 8 channel preamplifier featuring 8 class A XMAX mic preamps with 24-bit ADAT digital output. All eight preamps include variable trim control, 48V phantom power, ultra-fast acting LED metering and 20 dB pad. In addition, 2 instrument inputs are located on the front panel for direct Hi-Z instrument input. Balanced TRS direct analog outputs are located on the rear panel for routing and flexibility. The DigiMax D8 also includes word clock sync input for ultra-low jitter and robust synchronization.

The DigiMax D8 is available now at a list price of $499.95.

With this version the simple-to-use, powerful drum machine from iZotope is now Windows XP and Vista ready. iDrum adds a full-featured beat box to your Windows- or Mac-based studio. Start with hundreds of professional drum samples, or load your own WAV or AIFF files to build your own kits.

Already own iDrum for Mac OS X? Just download the update to get the PC version at no charge. iDrum 1.61 also adds numerous improvements including OS X Leopard support.

JZ Microphones launches Black Hole SE, a "simple" cardioid version of their well-known Black Hole condenser microphone.

This new toy is a cardioid condenser microphone with one large, true electrostatic capsule inside the compact head made by new golden drops technology. The new special capsule has single, less centre tap diaphragm and patterned variable sputtering, using specially mixed alloy for coating. It also has new generation integrated shockmounting which is very easy and comfortable to use.

Characteristics :

- Cardioid condenser microphone.
- Class A discrete amplifier circuit.
- One large, true electrostatic capsule inside the compact head.
- New special capsule with single, less centre tap diaphragm and adjustable backplate.
- Patterned variable sputtering of diaphragm, using specially mixed alloy for coating.
- Integrated capsule shockmount.

The Black Hole SE has five year warranty and is made in Latvia by handcrafted and tested approach. The retail price of BH-SE is USD 1895, 00 (EURO 1299, 00) and it will be presented at Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt (hall 4.1, booth F 80).

Drawmer has announced not less than three new products for 2008 : A2D2, M-Clock Plus and M-Clock Lite.

A2D2 : a stereo A/D converter giving simultaneous dual stereo outputs at different selectable sample rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz - so it is possible to have a main output at, say 192kHz with another at 44.1kHz as a low resolution copy.

M-Clock Plus : a high stability master clock generator offering clock rates from 44.1 to 192kHz, coupled to two sample rate converters, which allow material to be re-sampled and syncronised to the selected high precision clock. In addition to the internal clocks, M-Clock Plus can sync to either external word clock or clocks from AES/EBU signals. Precision clock frequency measurement and display indicates the exact frequency of the selected clock, whether internal or external, to an accuracy of 2ppm.

M-Clock Lite : the aim of M-Clock Lite is to provide a simple, high quality clock generator, which is forward compatible with high speed clocks predicted for the future. M-Clock Lite features an AES Grade 1 master clock generator, meaning that the generated clock has a long term frequency accuracy of +/- 1ppm.