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Concussion by 9 Soundware is an instrument in EXS24 format. Based on acoustic impact sounds created entirely with found objects, the sounds contained are intended to augment or be used as an alternative to traditional drum and percussion instruments.

The instrument is constructed from samples of objects being struck, thrown, dropped, and manipulated in a variety of other ways. Among the items used in the recordings are sheet metal, furniture, auto parts, a flyswatter, chains, mousetraps, pipes, and a cardboard box. Examples include the sounds of a large piece of sheet metal being struck with a metal rod, furniture being slammed against the studio wall, a small chain being dropped onto a paint roller tray, and air produced from flinging a stick. These samples were designed to work together to form an atypical, yet versatile, rhythmic instrument.

Concussion, which features 6 sound categories (Air, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Wood, and Miscellaneous), includes 106 sounds (sampled at 1-5 velocities) that are mapped across a 9 octave range in an EXS24 instrument.

The 18 MB download includes 1 .EXS file and 194 WAV files (24-bit/44.1 kHz).

Concussion is available now for $19.99 at :

For the month of May, McDSP offers a great special. All new Project Studio LE purchases will include one free LE to Native upgrade.

Project Studio LE is $295 and includes Analog Channel LE, Chrome Tone LE, CompressorBank LE, FilterBank LE, ML4000 LE, Revolver LE and Synthesizer One LE.

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.

Detunized.com releases DTS002 - CINEMATIC, a collection of endlessly sustaining textures. Extension includes instruments specializing in the background colors of the soundstage.

Also introducing in this release : TICHRO, the Timevariant Chromatic Envelope Modulation principle. TICHRO instruments allow you to easily create :

- cluster sounds
- crossfade effects
- out-of-tune drones
- twinkle-melodies

DTS002 - CINEMATIC is available for Ableton, Reason and FL Studio via Paypal-Subscription or Paypal-Instant-Buy. More infos and sound examples at :

E-MU Systems has just announced that their new PIPEline wireless stereo audio transmitter/receiver system is now shipping. PIPEline can be used as a wireless transceiver for a guitar or keyboard, or as the basis of a wireless In-Ear monitoring system for a band.

Features :

• Mobile wireless, transmit or receive - Each PIPEline can be configured as a transmitter or receiver
• Audiophile quality sound with 48 kHz sample rate and 96dB signal-to-noise ratio of uncompressed audio
• PIPEline offers low latency so essential for live music applications. (6.6 ms in dedicated pairing mode /10ms in broadcast mode)
• 15 Meter (49 feet) Range
• The rechargeable battery lasts up to 10 hours in receive mode and 5 hours in transmit mode
• Analog/Digital inputs or outputs - The audio Flex-Jacks can be configured as inputs or outputs and they can also be setup to send or receive analog or digital S/PDIF
• Broadcast mode allows one transmitter and multiple receivers - In this mode, one transmitter can broadcast to multiple receivers
• PIPEline can be used as an "In-Ear" monitor system for your band, or broadcast to a class of students using headphones
• Power adapter/charger, cables and skin included

PIPEline is available at an estimated street price of €99.99/£99.99/$99.99 (including VAT).

The brand new VENUE SC48 by Digidesign is a fully integrated live sound system that combines all I/O, digital signal processing, and tactile control into a single console, making it the most affordable and portable VENUE system yet. The console not only features the characteristics of VENUE, including plug-in support, seamless integration with Pro Tools LE® systems, and complete show file portability, it offers several innovative new workflows that streamline the mixing process, allowing you to concentrate on mixing the show instead of operating the board.

Features :

• Fully integrated console offers built-in I/O for stage and ancillary sources, DSP, and tactile control for ultimate portability
• Compact footprint fits small- to mid-size clubs, houses of worship, theaters, corporate events, and more
• First-rate VENUE sound quality provides amazing audio clarity in any room
• Supports professional audio plug-ins for creating studio-quality mixes live
• Pro Tools LE FireWire interface and software included for audio recording and playback system connection
• VENUE D-Show® software, the industry's easiest, most comprehensive control software
• 48 analog mic/line XLR inputs, 16 analog line outputs (expandable to 32)
• Single expansion slot for maximizing output count or adding A-Net® connectivity
• 16 Aux Sends, 8 Groups, plus 8 mono matrixes (linkable as up to 4 stereo matrixes)
• Choice of Left-Right plus Mono or Left-Center-Right Mains bus configuration
• 26 touch-sensitive, motorized faders: 16 input, 8 output master, 1 Flex Channel, and 1 Mains
• 16 assignable, push-switch rotary encoders with multi-segment LED rings enable immediate access to key parameters
• Additional I/O, including talkback, analog and digital 2-track, GPI, MIDI, and Word Clock

VENUE SC48 is available now. For pricing information, please contact your local Avid salesperson or reseller.

Tone2 are pleased to announce the 1.1 update of Warmverb, a modular multi effect plug-in with routable modules and 38 types of effects.

New features :

• Additional serial routing scheme.
• Bypass knobs for the effect modules.
• Three reflection effects: early reflection, reverse reflection and gated reflection.
• Aliaser effect.
• Trancegate effect.
• 43 new presets.

Changes and fixes :

• The vocoder is now MIDI controllable.
• Improved sound for 'Reverb large' and 'Reverb Ultra' effects.
• Improved performance.
• Stereo enhancer's left and right channels were swapped.

Warmverb Multi-FX is available for Mac OS X in VST and AU formats at a price of $79. The update is free for all registered users.