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The Arduino Drum Machine is like the classic Roland TR707 but with some twists, as it actually has 32 x 1/32 or 32 x 1/64 steps. The 2 note-step sequence feature allows you to do bass and/or synth lines -- it's a MIDI groove-box!

This project is a joint collaboration between Wusik.com and Rugged Circuits. We're going to take the breadboard prototype of the drum machine shown in the videos and make it into a proper Arduino shield that plugs in on top of an Arduino Uno, Duemilanove, or Mega/Mega2560 (not included). The software performs all the drum machine functions, but you can always tweak it to do whatever you want (with the source code reward levels).

Universal Audio today announced that their recently unveiled UAD-2 Satellite DUO and QUAD FireWire DSP Accelerator Packages are now shipping to authorized dealers worldwide. As the newest members of UA's award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform, the UAD-2 Satellite family combines DSP acceleration with the plug-and-play simplicity of FireWire 800/400 —perfect for Intel-based iMacs, MacBook Pros and Mac minis.For the first time, the UAD-2 Satellites put the entire UAD Powered Plug-Ins library —including the popular Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder, and SSL E & G Series plug-ins — within easy reach of select iMacs, MacBook Pros and Mac minis; no PCIe or ExpressCard required.

Longcat Audio Technologies has announced today the release of H3D, their new 3D audio binaural plugin for Digital Audio Workstations. Aimed at musicians or podcasts producers, Longcat's H3D inserts in major audio software (such as Cubase, Live, Pyramix, Nuendo or Reaper), and allows the user to create immersive 3D mixes for headphones, by visually animating a large number of audio tracks in a full-3D interface.

- 3D object-based mixing: use the 3D interface to visually place and animate sounds.
- Longcat Audio H3D technology: when listening on headphones, H3D allows panning sound in 3D all around the listener's head.
- Unique HRTF processing: H3D uses Longcat own processed HRTF filters in order to achieve the best spatialization effects.
- H3D Presence: independently adjust H3D's immersion effect using the Presence parameter.
- Automation: fully automate parameters and 3D animation of audio tracks.
- No tedious settings: Just insert H3D plugins and start moving sounds in 3D!

H3D is available immediately at 99€ (incl. EU VAT) in Longcat's online shop for Windows VST compatible hosts.

Propellerhead Software today announced that their highly acclaimed Record software has been chosen by premium mixing console maker Midas to be included with all new VeniceF mixing consoles.

The recently-launched VeniceF mixing console features the full functionality and sound quality of the much-loved Midas XL3 EQ and filter section, Midas mic preamps, 100mm faders, increased channel and input count, a dual 7x2 matrix and a reorganised master section layout. Furthermore the VeniceF's 32x32 FireWire capability adds 32 channels of multitrack recording and playback (VeniceF 320) using any suitable FireWire-equipped computer, without the need for additional costly interfaces.

8 GB of lifelike rhythm guitar – meet SCARBEE FUNK GUITARIST. This innovative instrument gives you instant playability and total control, injecting the funk into any production, from hip hop and house to soul and R'n'B.

Your right hand controls the groove – each groove preset consists of three basic riffs and multiple variations. Your left hand selects chords and velocity, with each key mapped to a specific chord. In each chord map, just hit the white keys, moving upwards from C to play authentic chord progressions, many based on classic funk tracks – this instrument pays its dues to a great funk tradition.

Rob Papen presets and products have been used & loved for many years by top producers world wide. If it is House, Hardcore, Trance, Hardstyle, HipHop, TV commercials, Filmscore or whatever... his presets and products show up in countless hit records and productions!

- BLUE: Crossfusion synthesis. FM synthesis at new level...
- Predator: Phat organic production synth with whicked features
- PredatorFX: Filter, modulation, vocoder and effects plug-in
- SubBoomBass: The Ultra-deep groove bass synth
- RG: Rhythm Guitar grooves synthesizer
- RP-Delay: Delay insanity. reverser, 6 lines, 8 filters, 4 LFOs & more
- RP-Verb: The new standard already for many top producers
Explorer: USD 699 | Euro 585