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Through Tuesday September 27, 2011
Feb 24 - 04:47 PM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument > Mark Of The Unicorn
Virtual Instrument : MOTU Ethno Instrument 2 released - pcmusicMOTU's Ethno Instrument 2 is now shipping. The Version 2 upgrade more than doubles the size of Ethno's included sound library of instruments, loops and phrases. Significant new features have also been added, including preset searching, microtonal scales, state-of-the-art time stretching, and much more.

To help users quickly find sounds in this 21 GB library, Ethno 2 lets users browse presets by geographic region or instrument category, or by a new search feature: users type in an instrument name or other text phrase and all presets with that text in their name instantly appear in the browser list. Users then simply click to audition sounds, without having to close the browser, for fast previewing and loading of sounds into separate parts. Version 2 now supports unlimited parts, so user ...
Feb 24 - 01:19 PM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument > Camel Audio
Virtual Instrument : New Soundbanks for Camel Audio's Alchemy - pcmusicCamel Audio has released two new soundbanks for their sample manipulation synthesizer Alchemy, which was recently updated to v1.12. They are also offering a free soundbank worth $59 to anyone who buys Alchemy in the next month.

Biolabs: Alchemy Labs covers a huge range of sonic ground from genetically enhanced synths to mutant machines, tapping directly into the subconscious with cyber-organic hybrids. An ambitious project from the fertile imagination of sound designer biomechanoid (aka Colin Fraser), its appeal straddles multiple genres such as ambient, electronica, film, glitch, and IDM. A full year in the making, this soundbank includes 150 presets, a 700MB specially created sample library and exclusive skin. Biomechanoid is a respected sound designer who has designed sounds for games and Hollywood movies, and is well known for his Absynth sounds.

Junkie XL: Future Oldskool is not a collection for the faint-hearted. From cone-shaking sub-basses to searing leads, journeying through animated loops, all the way to delicate breathy pads, and dark angelic soundscapes, these are not sounds to play to your granny. However, if you want your music to have rich squelchy filters, phat bottom end and uplifting sounds, look no further. The 150 presets and specially created sample library content incorporates classic oldskool synths, shiny and glistening pads and scary basses. Junkie XL is a talented producer and remixer who has collaborated with everyone from Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan to Gary Numan. His remix of Elvis Presley's 'A Little Less Conversation', became a #1 hit in more than twenty countries.

The Biolabs and Junkie XL soundbanks can be purchased from the Camel Audio website and cost $59 / €49 / £39. To take advantage of the free soundbank offer, simply purchase Alchemy from Camel Audio's website and select your free soundbank during the checkout process.
Feb 23 - 04:14 PM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument > Xfer Records
Virtual Instrument : Xfer Records unveils Nerve - a Virtual Drum Machine - pcmusicXfer Records has announced the upcoming release of Nerve, a new software drum machine that brings powerful beat creation and manipulation to your host sequencer.

Nerve was designed and coded by veteran dance music producers, with a diverse sample library included from many of today's top sound designers. Create your own beats entirely from scratch using sounds you already have (AIF/WAV/REX/RX2/AKAI .SND), or utilize the factory-included Drum Kits, Presets, Patterns, and Sounds.

Features:

• Powerful Internal Step Sequencer: Nerve has an ergonomic mouse-driven Step Sequencer which allows you to program beats visually or by clicking rhythmically, with minimal mousing.
• Compact, hassle-free interface: Everything you frequently want to control is instantly accessible in Ne ...
Feb 23 - 03:29 PM, by Nantho Virtual Instrument > Sylfid
Virtual Instrument : Sylfid-f2 - Physical Modeled String Synth - pcmusicSyflex has released Sylfid-f2, a new physical modeling string virtual instrument that models a musical instrument that has two strings per note.

Sylfid-f2 doesn't use any samples: everything is computed using a fast simulation algorithm. It computes the propagation of waves on the strings, and converts them to sounds in real time. This allows creation of sounds that exhibit real-life properties like long decays, without any samples, no loops and no reverb.

The material of the strings can be changed continuously from metal to plastic.

Sylfid-f2 costs $20 and is available for Windows and Mac OS X (Intel only) as a VST instrument plug-in.
Feb 23 - 01:41 PM, by Nantho Music Hardware > Moog Music
Music Hardware : Moog Taurus 3 Microsite - pcmusicMoog Music has set up a dedicated microsite for the new Taurus 3 Bass pedals.

The Microsite will be a gathering place for (future) owners of the Taurus 3, where you can find information from Moog but also other Taurus 3 users. Check the Taurus 3 Bullpen for educational videos, audio files, and other cool content straight from the Moog factory.
Feb 23 - 12:14 PM, by Nantho Plug-ins > BigTick
Plug-ins : Most of BigTick's plug-ins for Free !! - pcmusicHere is a great news from BigTick : except for their virtual synth Rhino (which has just been updated to v2.05), all other previously commercial BigTick products are now freeware. It includes the following plug-ins :

• Angelina
• EP-Station
• EP-Phazer
• Rainbow

Note that registration on BigTick's website is required to access the downloads.
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