PC and Music News

The latest addition to Rupert Neve Designs' Portico line of products is now shipping. Comprised of a rugged, portable chassis with Portico preamp, compressor and DI circuitry, the 5017 features two-channel operation, Vari-phase, Silk, DI/mic blending capabilities, and boasts an unparalleled sonic heritage.

The Portico 5017 is available now at a list price of $1195.

Between April 15, 2010 and May 16, 2010 purchase one item at NineVoltAudio.com and receive another of equal or lesser value for free. There is no limit to the amount one can purchase.

Example: Purchase two items and receive two items for free.

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MeldaProduction has released three new plug-ins for both Mac OS X (AU/VST) and Windows (VST).

• MMultiBandDistortion ($32/€22) - a versatile distortion plug-in designed mostly for guitar, but due to its multiband core it can be used basically for any track or even the whole mix.
• MMultiBandChorus ($32/€22) - a powerful multiband chorus with adjustable shape.
• MMultiBandTransient ($43/€30) - an advanced transient processor with simple controls, but powerful features.

Those plug-ins are free for MTotalBundle owners as usual. The first 2 have also been added to MCreativeBundle owners and the last one to MMasteringBundle. Also note the last 2 weeks of April discount (-50% for all bundles and -25% for all effects) after which the price of bundles will be increased due to the many added plug-ins.

CocciSoftware today announces the release of "MusicBiz", a free and yet very useful iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad application for anyone that travels and needs to locate music stores from any position around the world.

MusicBiz is a simple though powerful iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad application that instantly finds music stores near your current location. With over 4000 music shops listed around the world, MusicBiz is a must have app for all musicians and sound engineers that tour in their own country or anywhere else around the world...

MusicBiz uses integrated GPS or IP localization that helps you find dealers near you when you need it the most ! At launch, MusikBiz instantly locates music stores near you while providing for each of them, complete company information, a call button and precise Google Map itinerary to take you there within minutes.

Need to replace an amplifier, find cables, rent a PA system, buy guitar strings or perhaps simply prospect music stores ? Look no further ! MusicBiz is the must have application for your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad tablet...

MusikBiz is available as a FREE download from the iTunes Store !

Here is another great deal from our partner DontCrack.com :

"We are pleased to let you know that we are actually running a crazy promotion on ALL Sonalksis bundles as well as a new "Total Bundle" from now on called "Studio One" that will be proposed for the first time ever and that, ONLY at DontCrac[k] !

Individually, all Sonalksis products would cost $2 910 but we're making them available for only $599 !!! This time limited promotion will end on Sunday, April 25, 2010...

But that's not all... Many of you have purchased Sonalksis bundles from us at DontCrack or elsewhere by the past and we asked our friends at Sonalksis to be fair to all previous customers by offering an upgrade path from any previous bundle they might own to the new "Studio One" Bundle and they totally agreed on that...

We even have an upgrade path from any previous Sonalksis plug-ins you might own to the new "Studio One bundle" as long as the value of these Sonalksis plugins is over $500.

And here's an other cool thing we negotiated for you :

 All customer that purchase any Sonalksis products during this promotion will be eligible for a free upgrade on the upcoming 64 bit versions and that of course includes upgrades. 64 bits versions should be available sometime in June...

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Tascam has unveiled a line of windscreens and cases for their DR-series portable recorders.

The new DR-680 gets the CS-680 case, custom-designed with velcro flaps to cover unneeded jacks. A clear plastic flap on top protects the multichannel recorder from mist and other weather conditions, and a front pocket is provided for carrying extra batteries and SD cards. The case is compatible with the shoulder strap that's included with the DR-680.

Another new case, the CS-DR2, is designed for the DR-2d recorder. The folding panels on this case can be arranged to prop the DR-2d at an angle for tabletop recording or playback.

Also for the DR-2d, the WS-DR2 windscreen uses artificial fur to block even the highest wind gusts from the internal mics. This deluxe windscreen also fits the DR-1, GT-R1 and DR-07 recorders.

The DR-08 gains a pair of windscreens with WS-DR08. Since the DR-08 microphones can be arranged either together or spread apart, the kit includes foam screens for either alignment.

Pricing and availability TBA.