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The Vienna Symphonic Library announces a limited time offer in connection with the Vienna Special Edition collections, the company's all-in-one orchestral packages at entry-level prices.

Users who purchase the Standard Library of the Vienna Special Edition or the Special Edition PLUS between March 1 and March 31, 2010, will receive the download collection Soprano Choir for free, a €95 / $133 value.

The offer applies to both the DVD Collections (Standard Libraries) as well as to their corresponding Download Collections. When choosing the download versions, all four instrument groups of the Vienna Special Edition or all three parts of the Special Edition PLUS need to be purchased in March 2010 in order to qualify for the offer.

The special offer also benefits customers wanting to upgrade to the upcoming Vienna Choir DVD Collection. Registered users of the Soprano Choir will get a €75 / $100 upgrade discount when purchasing the big Vienna Choir DVD Collection (Extended Library).

By inventing level-independent dynamic processing in the 1990's, SPL provided the foundation for all transient processing tools. They have once again resorted to this proven and tested technology to develop their latest software tool: the DrumXchanger, a plug-in that can replace drum sounds in multitrack sessions irrespective of their level. According to SPL, it works in real time and replaces samples phase-accurately in the original signal.

DrumXchanger uses the Transient Designer technology for drum hit recognition rather than sound creation. Hence, all drum hits, including the faintest ghost notes, are faithfully recognized regardless of their dynamic level. The samples can be mixed with the original sound and there is also a ducking function available, which only reduces the level of the original drum hit itself without affecting the ambience around it.

Besides the basic functions to process the original and sample signals, DrumXchanger includes two fully operational Transient Designer processors, as well as high-pass and low-pass filters for the original, sampled, and output signals.

All samples can be pitch-shifted one octave above or below in real time, while a delay control allows precise sample replacement.

SPL included a basic library with

This month, Waves offers a 25% discount on SSL 4000, API, V-Series and Studio Classics plug-ins collections. This discount is available for both purchases and upgrades.

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Numark announces that its brand new motorized turntable software controller, the V7, is now in stores. Numark developed V7 in strategic partnership with software developer Serato.


Here is what they say about it :

"V7 is the turntable for today's DJ. Delivering outstanding feel and unprecedented power in a single-platter digital DJ controller, V7 is based around the acclaimed adjustable torque, motorized-platter design from Numark's NS7. Real vinyl and a slipmat that delivers ultra-precise turntable control, effects controls, mouse-less library navigation, and Strip Search virtual-needle drop top the list of professional features that analog turntablists will love. V7's link function enables DJs to combine one or two V7s with their favorite mixer and their Mac or PC for a completely customizable, totally seamless performance environment.

V7 is the modern DJ's answer to CD players skipping and vinyl and needles wearing out. V7 users can take advantage of the feel they prefer and still use the mixer of their choice, while enjoying the power and flexibility of next-generation technology. Club performers will particularly appreciate V7's ability to let one DJ plug their computer into a pair of V7s while another is performing with those units, ensuring seamless set transitions that keep the music playing without interruption all night long.

Avid has released Auralia 4 and Musition 4, new software solutions that provide musicians, students and educators with powerful, flexible tools for ear-training and music theory education.

Designed for musicians of all levels, Auralia and Musition offer drill-based, interactive instruction through versatile but structured exercises, and give users instant feedback to their performance so they can achieve maximum potential. Both programs also offer comprehensive Solfège support, and include customizable syllabi from AP Music Theory and Trinity Guildhall. And for the first time, Auralia and Musition are available for both Windows and Mac OS X platforms with the same feature set.

Auralia and Musition are available now. They are English language only, and priced at $149 MSRP each when purchased separately and are offered together as a bundle for $249 MSRP. Student and multi-seat discounts may apply.

SPL introduces a brand new four-module rack system in its RackPack series, as well as a Dual-Band De-Esser to complete its range of modules available.

RackPack 4 is a compact and portable module frame that can fit up to four SPL RackPack modules and supply them with power. The sturdy rubber feet and handle make it easy to move around, while the especially manufactured fitting system allow it to sit comfortably in a 19-inch rack.

Back in the 1990's, SPL developed an alternative way to process signals in order to reduce sibilance based on phase cancellation. Unlike the traditional compression methods, this processing is much more unobtrusive and simplifies control to one single parameter. The new Dual-Band De-Esser module expands on this concept by making use of two frequency bands. Ac ...