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Longcat Audio Technologies has announced today a major update to H3D, their 3D audio binaural plugin for Digital Audio Workstations. H3D v2.0, along with a completely redesigned user interface, brings the long awaited support for stereo tracks 3D spatialization and is now compatible with Mac OS X Lion.

Some new features:
- 3D object-based mixing: use the redesigned 3D interface to visually place and animate stereo or mono tracks.
- Longcat Audio H3D technology: when listening on headphones, H3D allows panning sound in 3D all around the listener's head.
- Unique HRTF processing: H3D uses Longcat own processed HRTF filters in order to achieve the best spatialization effects.
- H3D Reverb included: immerse your tracks with H3D Reverb, Longcat's 3D dynamic binaural reverberation.
- Automation: fully automate parameters and 3D animation of audio tracks.
- No tedious settings: Just insert H3D plugins and start moving sounds in 3D!
- Compatible with RTAS, AU and VST hosts on Mac OS X and Windows.

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- ReCycle: Featuring twenty high quality videos, this tutorial will guide you from the basics of installing Propellerhead's ReCycle right up to the more advanced features of beat slicing and effects.

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- OSX Taming the Lion: Whether you're new to the Mac OS X or a long-time Mac user considering updating to Lion, this tutorial will get you onboard with the world's most advanced operating system with the help of 2 hours worth of professional videos.

These high quality tutorial videos all feature easy to use interfaces and are Mac OS X and PC compatible.
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Piano Channel is a channel strip specially designed for Supreme Piano 2. By using Piano Channel in your mix, you can adjust EQ on fly, Quicker and better than a traditional EQ unit. You can adjust mudness, bright and others here. Piano Channel also provides a specially designed compressor for Supreme Piano 2, which could provide quicker and better result than a common comp unit, and fit for different style of Music

Features

- Three band special parametric EQ
- Compressor and Limiter
- Special designed for Supreme Piano 2

NR Collaborative announces the official release of the RTAS version of MixControl Pro, our flagship mixing package. This update brings various minor graphical optimizations, as well as RTAS format support and a newly updated manual. MixControl Pro R5 also includes a new standalone licensing version of the software, which allows MixControl Pro to be registered outside of the hosting environment and avoids numerous system-specific hosting issues that arise.

MixControl Pro R5 is now available for the price of $129 USD, or $79 USD for returning customers. A new payment plan option for $39/month is also now available for those looking for an easier way to pay. Purchasing a license for MixControl Pro gives you access to both Macintosh (AU/VST/RTAS) and PC (VST/RTAS) platforms simultaneously.

Sonnox revealed yet another important advance - compatibility of Oxford plug-ins with Avid's new Pro Tools|HDX system launched at the AES Show this week.

"Sonnox consistently sets the pace for superior-sounding, innovative processing for Pro Tools, and we are thrilled to see their portfolio coming to AAX," comments Ed Gray, Director, Partnering Programs at Avid. "Sonnox plug-ins running on a Pro Tools|HDX system will provide a winning combination for the next generation of audio professionals. We can't wait to see what Sonnox brings to our users next.".
Available soon.

Synths, Synths and more Synths! Yes you guessed it this product is all about synths.... some really nice ones actually...
MKS-80 (Super Jupiter), SQ-80, TX-802, CS-10, Matrix 6R, OP-1, SlimPhatty, Mopho, MircoKorg XL, Blofeld, PC3x... all great synths! They have been given the the Goldaby treatment... sweetening them up with tasty outboard. Then mapped to EXS24 and Kontakt 4.

Analog bass, digital bells, lush strings and pads, powerful leads and interesting FX. Plenty of ammo for Hip Hop, Dub Step, Grime, Drum & Bass, Techno, Electro...
Over 160 patches using over 1800 x 24 bit samples.