PC and Music News

MOTU has just announced that a new software update is now available as a free download for all owners of MOTU "mk3" FireWire audio interfaces. This new software installer package includes an updated version of CueMix FX, the cross-platform software application that gives users graphic, on-screen access to the many mixing and processing features in their mk3 interface.

The CueMix FX software update provides three new advanced diagnostic tools for visual analysis of individual audio signals and entire mixes : a real-time FFT graph, a Spectrogram "waferfall" display, and an Oscilloscope. This CueMix FX software update enables these new tools for owners of all currently shipping MOTU "mk3" FireWire audio interfaces, including the 828mk3, 896mk3, UltraLite-mk3, Traveler-mk3, and even the V4HD FireWire video interface.

FabFilter has released updates for the Twin 2 synthesizer, Volcano 2 filter and Pro-C
compressor plug-ins.

Changes :

- The VST 3 versions of all plug-ins have been updated for Steinberg Cubase 5, and contain improved MIDI support and bypass functionality.
- Fixed problems with the external side chain input in combination with the envelope generators in FabFilter Twin 2 and Volcano 2.
- FabFilter Twin 2 fixes various minor problems with loading Twin 1
presets.
- All plug-ins contain various other fixes and improvements.

The updates are free for existing customers.

Last but not least, FabFilter also announces a preset contest. Since Twin 2 already contains an impressive grand piano preset, we are looking for an equally impressive vintage-sounding Rhodes piano preset. Submit your presets before April 15. The winner gets a FabFilter goodie bag including a free Total Bundle! More information can be found here:

Acousticas has just released a Lexicon 224XL Impulse Response Library. This Library has been divides into 7 categories, covering various application styles :

- Hall 01 (87 impulses)
- Hall 01 (87 impulses)
- Vocal (87 impulses)
- Orchestral (87 impulses)
- Plate 01 (93 impulses)
- Plate 02 (87 impulses)
- Ambience (69 impulses)

Future updates are planned covering even more aspects of the Lexicon 224XL. All updates are always free to all registered users.

The Acousticas "version" of the 224XL is available now at a price of €79.

Voxengo is happy to announce the release of version 2 of Voxformer vocal processing plug-in. Voxformer is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plug-in designed to be a comprehensive solution for all your vocal processing needs – be it spoken or sung vocals.

New Features :

- Smoother compression sound
- De-breath gate algorithm
- Multi-channel support
- Multi-platform support
- Wet/dry mix
- Mid/side processing
- Processing mode editors
- Selectable oversampling level
- Undo/redo
- Routing matrix
- Preset manager
- User interface coloration
- User interface re-scaling
- Channel grouping
- Plug-in instance naming
- Bypass switch

Voxformer 2.0 is available now for both Mac OS X and Windows in VST and AU formats. One-month introductory price of $55.95 is now effective, which is 20% off the regular price. Upgrading from the previous version costs $34.95 if previous version was purchased earlier than 90 days from now, otherwise upgrade is free during this grace period.

Blue Sky introduces two components to its full line of monitoring solutions : SUB 212 400W Push-Pull Active Sub & SAT 8 300W Compact Mid-Field Monitor.

Blue Sky's SAT 8 is a three way, tri-amplified, 300-Watt, compact mid-field monitor which features an 8" high excursion hemispherical woofer, an ultra low distortion 4" hemispherical midrange driver, and a 1" dual ring radiator tweeter with integral waveguide, for superior off-axis response. To reduce destructive cabinet diffraction reflections, Blue Sky has developed

Event Electronics is proud to announce the re-launch of its website, focusing on the revolutionary new Opal and led by a challenge to other speaker manufacturers from Event President Peter Freedman.

President of Event Electronics, Peter Freedman, is so confident that the Opal is the most accurate, lowest distortion monitor available on the market at any price, that he has thrown down a challenge to any other speaker manufacturer to prove him wrong.

"The Event Opal is the most accurate, lowest distortion monitor on the planet, and I challenge every other manufacturer in the world to prove me wrong".

Visit this web page and watch Peter put his professional reputation on the line as he personally guarantees that the Opal is the most superior studio monitor available today, regardless of configuration or cost.

The 'Prove Me Wrong' challenge is reinforced by a series of videos on the new eventelectronics.com that explain the innovative technology that enables the Opal to offer levels of clarity and performance previously unimaginable in a two-way nearfield monitor.

After watching the videos and investigating Peter's claims, any attempt to prove him wrong can be submitted to provemewrong@eventelectronics.com.

Additionally, Opal owners can register their speakers for warranty and to receive their StudioEQ precision calibration software and microphone.

The Event Opal is now available at selected dealers worldwide.