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Steinberg has released two new CI interfaces: CI1 and CI2+. Both CI1 and CI2+ are USB-powered audio interfaces, housing two combo connectors, phantom power and allowing for high-impedance input. While the entry-level CI1 comes bundled with the Sequel LE sequencer and WaveLab LE 7 audio editing application, CI2+ is an advanced interface, seamlessly combining Advanced Integration control capability with the included Cubase Essential 5 music production system.

CI1 provides two high-quality microphone and line channels, comprising balanced XLR/TRS combo connectors with microphone preamps, phantom power and dedicated high-impedance switching on the first input channel for direct electric guitar or bass input. CI1's software bundle consists of two light editions: Sequel LE and WaveLab LE 7. ...

Solid State Logic proudly announces a new module for the X-Rack modular rack system : the Stereo EQ Module.

The X-Rack Stereo EQ Module is a stereo version of SSL's console Channel EQ. It is a classic SSL four-band parametric EQ that is a superb all round frequency adjustment tool kit. Whether you need pinpoint accuracy for surgical problem solving, smoother broader sound shaping, or a little more aggressive character the SSL Stereo EQ will give you what you need. This is a fully featured EQ with high- and low-bands switchable between shelving or fixed Q bell curves and two mid-bands each with variable Q control. This stereo version introduces a 'Selective Mode' switch which enables independent switching of high & low bands and mid bands between SSL's E & G series console EQ characteris ...

AcousticsampleS presents its 2010 Summer Sale - This sale gives you 35% off everything.

The discount may be combined with the quantity discount, so you save :

• 5% off the discounted total for 2 items
• 10% off the discounted total for 4 items
• 15% off the discounted total for 6 items
• 20% off the discounted total for 8 items
• 25% off the discounted total for 10 items or more

The offer is available until 8 August 2010.

Universal Audio announces a significant update to its UAD-2 DSP Accelerator line -- all UAD-2 Solo, Duo, and Quad DSP Accelerator Packages now include the new Analog Classics Software Bundle at no extra cost.

The new Analog Classics Software Bundle includes five top-notch plug-ins, many of which were only available online prior to this release: LA-2A Classic Audio Leveler, 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier, 1176SE Limiting Amplifier, Pultec EQP-1A EQ, and RealVerb Pro Room Modeler.

Yamaha introduces the new Motif XF series.

Features :

• Comprehensive high sound quality, including an enormous 741MB of waveforms
• An additional 128 Voices and 8 drum kits, for a total of 1,353 high-quality Voices
• Up to 2GB of additional content available through separately sold flash memory
• Realization of unique instrument performance methods through the XA (Expanded Articulation) tone generation system
• Reproduction of the unique, natural, warm sounds of vintage instruments through VCM effects
• 384 types of performances based on approximately 7800 types of arpeggiators
• Enhanced sampling through 128MB of onboard SD-RAM
• The popular FSX (MOTIF XF6/7) and BH (MOTIF XF8) keyboards
• Improvement of usability thanks to the u ...

Relab Development announces the release of LX480 Lite, a plug-in which aims to emulate the famous Lexicon 480L hardware reverb.

According to Relab Development, the LX480 Lite plug-in goes far beyond emulation by using the exact same reverb technology and introducing higher density modes and functions not found on the original. LX480 Lite consists of the Random Hall and the Random Hall HD from the upcoming LX480 MK2 plug-in.

Features :

• Re-creation of the Random Hall algorithm from the well-known hardware reverb
• Modeled input and output stages: everything is modeled, from internal clipping to quirks in the feedback loops
• Additional exclusive features and functions not found on the original
• Continuous controls
• Flexible and additional filter structures for better sound shaping
• More ER delay lines
• Stereo manipulation
• 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz support
• Improved algorithms with a higher density than the original
• Quick controls
• Customizable display

Available now at a price of $199 for Windows and Mac OS X (Intel) in VST and AU effect plug-in formats. Note that an RTAS version is coming. An upgrade to the MK2 plug-in when it is released in the near future will be available for $300.