PC and Music News

AcousticsampleS unveils the OldBlackGrand. Here's what they say about it :

"Everybody keeps on sampling the best and cleanest piano ever… here is a completely different approach. We sampled an old Pleyel Grand Piano (F-71240 model from 1928) with vintage gear like a studer console and tube microphones, it has the rich and warm sound of the old jazz/blues or even classical music recordings."

Features :

• 9 velocity layers for the sustain
• 9 velocity layers for the release
• two microphone positions: close (inside) and rim (singer position)
• sympathetic resonance
• true pedal action.
• all kinds of noises from the pedal, the keys…
• advanced scripting capabilities for a real mechanical behaviour simulation and polyphony saving.
• and more…


It should be available by the end of the month for Kontakt 3 and 4 in the first place, then other formats will come.

Steinberg has introduced Cubase Studio Pack which comprises the music production environment Cubase Studio 5 and the CI2 USB interface/controller.

By purchasing this bundled deal, Cubase Studio Pack saves customers almost 20% off the regular priced purchases. On offer as long as supplies last, this limited summer special is exclusively available from certified Steinberg dealers in selected countries. Alternatively, order Cubase Studio Pack directly from the Steinberg Online Shop.

For more details, please visit the link below :

Unity Audio unveils the Monolith, a robust-looking speaker stand. In their own words :

"We designed and built our own monitor stands because we felt that other current speaker stand brands just were not up to the job for professional applications. The principle behind a good stand is to provide a solid base for the speaker so that energy is not lost through unnecessary movement; so that the speakers energy is projected forward to the listener! Also if your control room has a resonant floor, The Monolith decouples the speaker from the floor, again reduced energy loss.

By using our stands, bass response is dramatically improved with extended lower end performance in conjunction with tighter, better defined mid range."

Once again DontCrac[k] is running a cool promotion on three amazing Flux plug-ins.

Till 14th june, The Flux Alchemist, Epure II and Solera II plug-ins are sold at 50% discount !

• Flux:: Alchemist is actually at $549 (MSRP $1099)
• Flux:: Epure II Native is actually at $275 (MSRP $549)
• Flux:: Solera II Native is actually at $275 (MSRP $549)

For more details about this incredible offer, please visit :

Korg has updated the iElectribe, its virtual analog beatbox for the Apple iPad.

New Features and Changes :

• Audio Export - Export a rhythm pattern as a CD-quality audio file (.wav format). Record real-time full length performances. Transfer recordings to your computer via iTunes.
• Improved knob response.
• Sonic improvements.

iElectribe is available now at Apple's App Store (inside iTunes Store) for a special introductory price of $9.99. Promotional pricing expires June 30, 2010 (regular price is $19.99). Current iElectribe owners can update for free.

After more than three years of development, Vir2 Instruments releases Electri6ity, an epic electric guitar virtual instrument containing "the most advanced, detailed, and versatile collection of electric guitars ever made in a virtual instrument".