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The new HM2 Nail Compressor from A-Designs Audio is now shipping.

Featuring a hybrid topology combining a feedback diode-based design with a 12AT7 tube output section, the dual mono-channel Nail offers practically endless possibilities in terms of compression control and envelope shaping. Engineers will quickly discover that a number of unique features, including Hard Threshold, Filter and Mix, set the Nail apart from other more traditional compressors on the market.

Available at a list price of $2,850.

Lexicon has released new Windows 7 software drivers for Alpha, Lambda, Omega and the I∙ONIX U22, U42S, and U82S series of Desktop Recording Interfaces.

Now all of the Lexicon USB Desktop Recording Interfaces operate seamlessly on any computers running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7, Vista, or XP. Also, these interfaces operate on all Mac computers operating on OS X 10.4.9 or higher regardless of whether they are based on PowerPC or Intel processors.


The newly updated drivers can be downloaded free from :

Steinberg's specialists are out on the road to show off the latest incarnation of Nuendo.

Nuendo 5 will be introduced at certified Nuendo dealers and well-known post-production studios located in more than twelve countries, from Japan to Europe over to the United States. The initial leg begins on May 3, 2010, and will be under way for several weeks to come. Don't miss it, and RSVP until May 3, 2010.

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SPL has released DrumXchanger, their new plug-in that can replace drum sounds in multitrack sessions irrespective of their level.

DrumXchanger is available now for both Mac and PC in RTAS, VST and AU plug-in formats at the introductory price of €249 instead of €335. Please note that this plug-in contains the original Transient Designer (TD) as a separate plug-in. On top of that SPL is offering upgrades for TD users and UAD-TD customers. For more details, please visit :

AudioMIDI.com and Antares have teamed up for a second "No-Brainer" Deal: Antares DUO Evo Vocal Modeling Auto-Doubler plug-in at just $20 (list price $129- over 84% off). This limited-time offer ends 5/07/10.

DUO Evo automatically generates a doubled vocal part from an existing vocal. In addition to allowing programmable variation in pitch, timing and vibrato depth, DUO Evo also includes a simplified version of THROAT Evo's vocal modeling to provide timbral variation for the doubled part. DUO Evo is compatible with all popular Mac and PC plug-in formats.

audioMIDI.com's Russ Jones said, "We're happy to keep the "No-Brainers" coming with another great plug-in from our friends at Antares."

Antares DUO Evo Vocal Modeling Auto-Doubler plug-in is available for purchase via electronic serial number at this special price until 5/7/10, exclusively from :

Pro-Sounds is proud to present its first soundset for Rop Papen's Predator: Tau Trance.

Tau Trance, designed by veteran Trance producer Andy Tau, is a bank of 128 presets in FXB and FXP formats for Predator. Andy has risked life and limb to tame Papen's beast in order to bring you a set of club-ready sounds. Users will find room shaking basses, elegant arpeggios, searing leads, sublime pads, transitional effects, and more sounds geared toward making the next club anthem.

Tau Trance is available for purchase from Pro-Sounds at the introductory price of $24.95 (regular price: $29.95) until April 23, 2010. Audio demos and a free 24-preset demo bank are also available.