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The Power Grid has five stages and three-band active EQ which makes it one of the most versatile distortion pedals available. The Shape Shifter reproduces the hypnotic tremolo sounds characteristic of 50's tube amps with detailed "Wave" and "Shape" controls allowing you to create many different effects!

Three new officially certified models of Orange gear have been added as well. The Thunderverb 200 is a powerful and flexible amp capable of all kinds of tones from vintage rock to modern blues, hard rock to metal. Nothing can match the bone crushing, bottom-end punch of this big stage tone head. The Custom Shop model brings this incredible amp within reach of all musicians and studios. Along with the Thunderverb 200, IK has also introduced two new Orange cabinets, the Tiny Terror Combo and the PPC212OB.

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Native Instruments today launched a time-limited special offer for its acclaimed TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 DJ system. Throughout the month of July, all owners of a newly registered KONTROL S4 unit are eligible for a free "Scratch Upgrade Kit", which allows users to mix and scratch with timecode control via directly connected turntables or CD

The "Scratch Upgrade Kit" includes a license for the TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 software version as well as a pair of timecode vinyls and CDs, and represents an additional value of $139 / EUR 129. The special offer is valid until July 31st, and applies to TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 units purchased from retailers or in the NI Online Shop.

The Dubstep Constructions series introduces producers to some of the darkest, most cutting edge and atmospheric Dubstep sounds yet heard across 3 stunning volumes. Now, with this bundle you can own it all for a fraction of the combined individual prices.

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New in version v5.3: This latest update adds support for the Nord Stage 2 and Nord Electro 3 HP's Long Release feature on all Grand Pianos, Uprights, Electric Pianos and Electric Grands.
All sounds available in several sizes - Extra Large, Large, Medium and Small

The Lrg, Med and Sml sizes share the same amount of velocity layers, and the same number of zones that are mapped across the keyboard. This means that you can rely on a consistent quality in regards to the playability and expressiveness in the basic sound of every piano, no matter which of these sizes you choose to install in your Nord Piano Library compatible unit.
icon Small The Extra Large versions are fully mapped accross the keyboard which increases the size a bit. The velocity layers are the same as on the other sizes.
icon Small The Large versions have String Resonance samples all across the keyboard, providing you with a very full sound.
icon Small The Medium versions have String Resonance samples in the important middle region of the range, but omit these in the lowest and the highest areas. This gives you a good ratio of functionality and size.
icon Small Sml is the version that uses the least amount of space in the piano memory, but still carry a big and powerful punch. This version does not contain any String Resonance samples at all. If an Sml piano is selected in the Nord unit, the String Resonance feature (if applicable) will be disabled.