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An Omnichord is an electronic musical instrument, introduced in 1981 and manufactured by the Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation. It typically features a touch plate, and buttons for major, minor, and diminished chords. The most basic method of playing the instrument is to press the chord buttons and swipe the touch plate with a finger or guitar pick in imitation of strumming a stringed instrument.

Puremagnetik has taken the Omnichord concept to a new level, building a sophisticated adaptation of a truly classic instrument.

Digital Strumming - To emulate bi-directional strumming, Ultrakord has the Harpomatik instruments with key down and release strum samples. Seven One-Finger-Chords are mapped across seven octaves to make them all available in every key.

Accompaniment - Ultrako ...

Professional video editors know that first impressions are lasting impressions. With producers and clients focused on every frame, even your rough cuts have to win them over. That means when you hit play, what comes out of your speakers has to be every bit as good as what's up on the screen.

With the new Waves Video Sound Suite of audio plugins, now you can sound as good as you look, quickly and easily. Using the same plugins as the industry's leading movie and game audio professionals, you can do it all: Reduce noise. Clean up and enhance dialog. Smooth out and maximize volume. Re-create room acoustics and more.

Video Sound Suite integrates seamlessly into Avid Media Composer 5, Apple Soundtrack Pro, and Sony Vegas. Because they're real-time plugins, it's no longer necessary to rend ...

IZotope has released RX 2 and RX 2 Advanced, updates to their audio repair software suites. With a range of new features and functionality, iZotope has expanded the scope of RX into any field where audio is recorded or restored by both consumers and professionals. Additionally, iZotope is offering introductory pricing on RX 2 and RX 2 Advanced purchases and upgrades throughout October 31, 2010.

RX 2 and RX 2 Advanced are designed to repair common and uncommon audio problems like tonal and broadband noise, hiss, buzz, hum, clicks and crackle, distortion from clipping and interfering sounds like cell phone rings, dogs barking, car horns, string squeaks, dropped drumsticks and just about anything else.

RX 2 builds on the success of the original's Denoise, Spectral Repair, Declick, Decli ...

Trance Cosmos : Elements Volume 3 contains 10 full trance construction kits, each one offering loops and multisamples, and focuses on melodic / uplifting / euphoric trance sounds and sequences.

Every element from each kit is included as audio loops (everything you can hear in the demo : drums, basslines, plucks, lead synths, strings, FX). All of the melodic elements are also included as multisampled instruments.
The numerous MIDI files (melodies) included can be used as inspirational tools and can also be used freely in your own tracks.

Features:

• 2800+ Audio Files (Multisamples and Audio Loops) clearly categorized into folders
• WAV 16bit 44.1 kHz samples
• Uncompressed sounds for full usability
• BPM / Key Information (for Multisamples and Audio Loop ...

MellowMuse has announced the release of SATV, an analogue modelled saturation plug-in with four preset models, perfect for adding harmonic depth and richness to any material.

The inspiration for the four preset models were :

• A - Transistor
• B - Transformer
• C - Tube
• D - Tape

Together with the four preset models (A to D), SATV features Drive, Mix, Output, and an innovative Group mode.

Group mode allows all instances of SATV in your session to be controlled from any one instance of SATV.

For example, setting Drive or saturation mode on any SATV will update all other instances allowing subtle or radical changes to the character of your entire mix from any SATV. SATV's efficient CPU usage allows for high instance counts.

Available for both Mac and PC in VST, AU and RTAS formats at a price of $99.

Code by Livid Instruments is a flexible and stylish control surface for computer music creation and performance. Its compact grid of 32 endless encoders with LED rings have built-in pushbuttons with addressable LEDs let you "think outside the grid." Code sends and receives MIDI, providing endless possibilities for use with software such as Ableton Live, Max/MSP, Properllerhead's Reason and Record, and NI Traktor, just to name a few.

Class-compliant, bus-powered, and completely reprogrammable, Code is an ideal companion to hardware and software for music production. Open source firmware (licenced under GPL v3) provides developers with new avenues of exploration and the potential for users to try out different configurations.

Weighing in at only 2 lbs and 6" x 11" x 2" (WDH), Code is extremely portable and adaptable, so it will easily integrate with your existing hardware and software. Each encoder on the Code has an LED indicator ring that provides visual feedback on its position. Every encoder also works as a push button and has an LED indicator button below knob, opening up creative possibilities for use as a grid controller and knob controller at the same time. The minimal design and adaptability of Code make this controller a true instrument. Code is crafted at Livid facility in Austin, TX from sleek anodized aluminum with hand finished mahogany sides for style and performance.

Pricing : $449