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Using their patented Spectral Shaping Tool technology, Antares has created precise digital models of a wide variety of historical classic and exotic microphones. With models of over 125 microphones, Mic Mod EFX makes it possible for users to record each track through a model of the specific mic that will best produce that ideal sound they're looking for. It can also be used in live performance to get the sound of mics that most performers would never consider using on stage. It can even be used during mixdown to effectively change the mic on an already recorded track.
Mic Mod EFX has a U.S. MSRP of $159.00

In May of this year Roger Linn released AdrenaLinn Sync v2 for Mac, the software plug-in that provides--and even exceeds--the beat-synced effects portion of AdrenaLinn III. Now they've released it for Windows, in both VST and RTAS formats.

If you use computers for music and haven't yet tried out the free 14-day demo, please do so. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

The Mini and the Prophet 5 are two milestones in the history of analogue synthesizers. The Nord crew has added 2 new archives to the continually expanding Nord Sample Library- These archives contain a total of 41 spectacular sounds that showcase some of the most impressive characteristics from these great classics.

The Nord Sample Library is compatible with the Nord Wave and the Nord Electro 3. The files are downloaded to the unit with the Nord Sound Manager. All files are available as free downloads, in the Library area on the Nord website.

Derived from D.W.Fearn's existing VT-1 and VT-2 which are optimised for condenser microphones the D.W.Fearn 70 dB VT-12 Vacuum Tube Microphone Pre-amp is designed to accommodate the low output level of ribbon and dynamic microphones. It can still be used with condenser microphones.
To make the VT-12 more versatile, a provision for phantom powering condenser microphones is included. But since many engineers are concerned about possible damage to ribbon mics if phantom power is accidentally applied, the VT-12 has a rear panel switch that disables all possibility of applying phantom power.

All new features support popular VST and Audio Unit hosts with both an Editor and Patch Librarian... in the Host or as Standalone!
The VST-AU MKS-80 Editor is a real-time MIDI synth editor that allows you full control of every parameter of the sound on the Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter synthesizer. You can manage, view and edit all your patches on the computer itself without the hassle of manual dumps. All parameters are fully automatable and you can even use your favorite VST or AU host, or use it stand-alone, giving you the ability to visually program the MKS-80 to your music via the host sequencer. You may also use the standalone application if you do not need to work inside the host or if your host is not supported.

Voxengo Deft Compressor version 1.2 update is now available for download. Voxengo Deft Compressor is an audio track and bus compressor plug-in for professional audio production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.

This version added support for key signal filtering which is a very useful function that allows you to perform de-essing and use various compressor "voicings". Feedback compression mode can be also enabled now. This mode sounds a little bit "punchier" than the default "feed-forward" mode. The "feedback" mode in many cases tends to produce a more controlled, less fluctuating sound due to its inherent "prognostic" behavior.