PC and Music News

McDSP's v5 release has been updated for Mac computers (version 5.0x9) with some new fixes, and even an additional plug-in configuration.

The McDSP v5.0x9 release adds the B1 Notch/Bandpass filter plug-in to the FilterBank Legacy plug-in collection, corrects DSP shuffling bugs in TDM versions, automatically installs Next Gen and Legacy versions of Classic Pack plug-ins, and contains other important updates.

U-MIX REMOTE is an unique application which allows DJs to enjoy the iPad's multi-touch technology and put their hands on their favorite MixVibes software remotely. Play your favorite tracks thanks to your iPad and mix in with the crowd to become part of the ambience.
U-MIX REMOTE is compatible with MixVibes CROSS and CROSS DJ software.
NOTICE: You have to own a CROSS or CROSS DJ full software license to use U-MIX REMOTE (sold separately)

Featuring a new Ludwig drum kit recorded by Metal guru Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot) in Los Angeles, this ADpak brings a totally new sound to Addictive Drums. With thunderous toms, a heavy kick drum, a sharp but balanced snare drum and vicious Zildjian cymbals this kit really delivers in any kind of style in metal. Ross Robinson is widely known for his raw, powerful drum productions and dedication to details. For the recordings he brought in his A-team consisting of engineer Steve Evetts (Sepultura) and drummer Jeff Freidl (Ashes Divide, Puscifer).

Besides the 18 piece drum kit, the Metal ADpak includes 30+ mix presets tweaked by professional metal producers and musicians such as Roberto Laghi and Björn Gelotte (In Flames), David E.K. (Fuge), Martin Preikschas and many others.
ADpak Metal
59€, 59$

Little Endian today announced the "Computer Music Special" where they will be offering SpectrumWorx spectral processing VST plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows at 30% off of the regular price. Little Endian teamed up with Computer Music magazine to produce SpectrumWorxCM, a limited version of SpectrumWorx available to Computer Music readers – the discount is a unique opportunity not only for Computer Music readers, but for all who trialed SpectrumWorx demo to purchase full version at an affordable price. The sale starts on Jun 1st and ends on Jun 30th.

The discounted versions will be available for purchase immediatelly at Little Endian's web shop,

Propellerhead just has capped off its tremendously successful "Music Making Month," a series of activities that spanned the entire month of May to inspire and help people with their music creating endeavors.

During the month, Propellerhead held 25 live streaming interviews, clinics and Q/A sessions plus an additional dozen tutorials and videos with music professional and insiders on topics as varied as song inspiration and lyric writing to synthesis techniques and mixing/effects tricks to promotional ideas and placement opportunities.

VINTAGE COMPRESSORS is the first release in a new range of professional studio effects based on the GUITAR RIG effects framework. Developed in collaboration with acclaimed Swedish DSP developers Softube, known for their highly sophisticated emulations of analog audio hardware, VINTAGE COMPRESSORS comprises three different models designated as the VC 76, VC 2A and VC 160.

While the VC 76 excels at drums and vocals, the VC 2A is popular for vocals, bass and guitar, with the VC 160 being a common choice for string instruments and individual drum sounds as well.