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This release fixes several issues specific to the Mac OS X and Windows versions: String for Linux remains at version 1.3.0.


Some new features:
- Fix for the String FX Mac OS X 64-bit VST plug-in not resizing correctly in some hosts when opening the preset browser.
- Fix for mouse-wheel not working correctly for the Windows 32-bit VST plug-in.

Commercial RnB: Trance & Dance Vol 4 continues this hit-making series from Producer Loops, bringing you Five construction kits inspired by the hottest crossover styles in the charts today.

With both commercial and underground appeal, as well as a professional feature set, this is a must-have sample library for any wanna-be Pop icon.

With every kit consisting of both A & B sections, this pack is about more than re-arranging loops. It's about building songs. So check out the MP3 demo to hear the cutting edge sounds on offer, and read on to find out more about the complete feature set of this pack.
Formats: Acid Loops, Apple Loops/Aiff, MIDI, Reason Refills, REX/RMX, WAV

Native Instruments today announced GUITAR RIG 5 PRO, the next generation of its versatile effects studio. The new version expands the comprehensive feature set of the software with additional amplifiers and effects, advanced speaker emulation, and various new creative features that make GUITAR RIG even more powerful both for studio production and live performance.

In a further addition to its carefully selected arsenal of authentically modeled guitar amplifiers, GUITAR RIG 5 introduces the new "Van51" and "HotSolo+" models, adding two distinctive flavors of heavily overdriven amplification for intense solos and heavy riffs. The comprehensive collection of effects in GUITAR RIG is expanded with six new components – including an additional classic compressor model, the versatile "vintage verb" with various plate and spring emulations, a compact studio-grade convolution reverb based on the acclaimed REFLEKTOR, an analog-modeled 8-band filterbank, the new "stereo tune" chorus, and the unique "Resochord" harmonizer.

JZ Microphones introduces a special Michael Wagener signature microphone kit, consisting of two microphones; a BT-201 small diaphragm cardioid condenser and a limited edition BT- 301 medium diaphragm condenser.
Legendary engineer Michael Wagener (Metallica, Queen, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, W.A.S.P, Janet Jackson, Megadeth, Skid Row) recently discovered the brilliant sound produced by the combination of two unique JZ microphones. While tracking acoustic guitars on a recent project, Michael used the BT 201 and BT 301 microphones with magical results.

EarMaster Pro 5 is a software tool for ear training and music theory practice on Windows and Mac. It is available in 23 languages and used by amateur musicians, professionals such as Ralph Santolla (Obituary, ex-Iced Earth, etc.), Mistheria (Bruce Dickinson) or Damien Nolan (Pete Townsend, Skunk Anansie, Katie Melua, etc.), as well as by music students and leading music schools around the globe.

EarMaster Pro 5 is available as a free 7-day trial version for Windows and Mac OSX
The suggested retail price of EarMaster Pro 5 for Windows and Mac OSX has just been lowered from €69.95 incl. VAT to €59.95 incl. VAT.

Introducing the new Vocal Allstar Series, a groundbreaking new series from Prime Loops, which will challenge the concept of how music is made and change the sound library industry forever. For the first time you can buy a 100% royalty free song complete with vocals which can be re-worked and released as your own.

Each Vocal Allstar kit comes with one fully arranged and pre-mastered mix of a song including vocal hooks. Each part of the song also comes as remixable loops, sounds and stems (e.g. separated synth, bass, drum beats, orchestra tracks and more), providing endless creativity and inspiration. Whether you are a music producer, rapper, MC or vocalist you can simply use the pre-made, full-length song with chorus and add you own vocal verses or chose to get creative and start chopping up and remixing sounds to create your own unique track.