PC and Music News

Modern Jazz - Brushes by XLN Audio is a brand new ADpak for Addictive Drums. The ADpak features a beautiful Premier Gen-X kit with a Ludwig Acrolite snare along with cymbals and percussion from Sabian, Meinl and Paiste. The drums have been tuned up slightly for a Modern Jazz sound.

Over 350 MIDI files with grooves and fills are included in a large range of tempos, styles and different lengths for natural variation. All have been recorded by a real drummer for the ultimate live feel.

It was close to midnight here in France when I first heard about it. I was getting pretty sleepy because of a hard working day so I went to bed without really paying attention, a Legend can't die after all...

But when I woke up this morning and turned on the radio, I realize that it was for real, the 80's and my childhood were gone definitely. One single heart attack can break so many things...

Goodbye Michael. Rest in Peace.

Spectrasonics has released an updated version of Stylus RMX. Version 1.8.2d includes the following fixes :

• Loading a MIDI learn template now clears current assignments.
• Improved timing precision in RTAS version when using very large audio buffer sizes.
• Changed Time Designer templates so they have an effect when non-Main edit group selected.
• Improved graphics performance with some video cards.
• Fixed Flame Distortion in 64 bit version of plug-in.

This is a free update for all registered users.

The AcademicGrand by AcousticsampleS has been updated. It is now available for Kontakt 2 & 3, EXS24, GIGA, SFZ and HALion.

It is a free update for the library owners.

Following the acquisition of Crowley & Tripp in april, Shure unveils the KSM313 and KSM353 ribbon mics.

Both of them use technology from the old Crowley & Tripp range. The KSM313 is based on the Naked Eye Roswellite while the KSM353 is based on the El Diablo.

The KSM313 and KSM353 are available now for $1560 and $3320 respectively.

Kenton presents the USB Solo, a USB version of the Pro Solo MIDI-> CV and Gate converter.

Features :

• Designed to control all types of mono-synth
• Super-fast response time
• Famous Kenton build quality
• Rugged brushed aluminium case
• High specification 16 bit D/A converters for rock-steady pitches
• CV/Gate/Aux1,2,3 outputs on 3.5mm jack sockets
• Any MIDI channel can be selected
• Switchable for V/oct & Hz/V & 1.2V/oct scaling systems
• Fine tune & scale are software controllable
• Transpose (coarse tune) - up & down 12 semitones
• Adjustable pitchbend range
• Programmable Gate V-trig (up to 15v) or S-trig (with or without pull-up)
• Multiple and single trigger modes - adjustable re-trigger time
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