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The Passive-Active Pack by Softube is a collection of three very different virtual equalizers, each with its own character and quirks. The equalizers contain emulations of real workhorse equalizers, used on thousands of recordings from past to present.

Passive Equalizer is a three-band EQ with an unprecedented clear and open sound, a warm low end and sparkling top.

Active Equalizer is Passive's counterpart with three fully parametric bands and a tight and focused sound.

Focusing Equalizer is an untraditional take on the EQ concept where the low, mid and high bands move automatically and musically in relation to the high and low cut filters. It also features filters from the Passive and Active EQ's as well as an outstanding one-knob Saturation control.

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Rob Papen has updated its virtual synth Predator to version 1.5.5.

New Features :

• New filter 2 modes (Split1 and Split2).
• New reverb code.
• Preset bank by DJ The Viper, Endymion and DJ Isaac (bank 30 DutchHardcoreHarstyle).
• Many new other presets included a new DubStep bank.
• Swing function inside the GATOR FX.
• Few small bug fixes.

Predator 1.5.5 is a free update for current Predator owners.

XILS-lab is launching a special "Summer XILS 3 Promotion" offering a 25% discount off all XILS 3 purchases between July 6, 2009 through September 6, 2009.

The XILS 3 will be available throughout the summer for €165 ($230).

The XILS 3, is an exciting new matrix style virtual modular synthesizer. Based on the architecture of the legendary EMS VCS3 synth, the XILS 3 is capable of creating both 'classic' sounds and totally new ones. In addition, a built-in sequencer, based on the EMS 256 sequencer, can be used to create original and complex sequences. The XILS 3 is available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU and RTAS plug-in formats.

A&G Soluzioni Digitali has unveiled an all new product that redefines 3D acoustic design, and at the same time dramatically lowers the entry price for advanced features including multi-channel audio files playback and spatialization distribution to make them far more affordable. The new modular hardware, called X-spat player, uses standard or HC SD cards to playback soundscape compositions or any other kind of multi-channel audio file. PCMTOWAV, a freeware available to download on A&G web site, converts eight mono audio files of A&G spatialiSation , Ambisonic, 7.1 surround or similar in the X-spat player proprietary format for Mac OS X. No additional software is required for Windows users.

"A&G Soluzioni Digitali has invented a whole new way of install and distribute 3D soundsca ...

Fisound has announced the immediate availability of 'Universal 120' for Cakewalk's Rapture VSTi/AU/RTAS synthesizer.

Universal 120 is a complete Rapture Expansion Pack including 200 presets, and 1800 add-on files. Universal 120 is designed to be the go to resource for Rapture productions featuring hundreds of new stereo wavetable oscillators, envelope presets, step generator presets, LFO waveforms, and more. This Expansion Pack is the first to utilize all of the new features of Rapture 1.2; envelope step generator re-triggers, envelope presets, and step generator presets.

Universal 120 is available from fisound for $39.

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Sonokinetic is a newly formed Dutch company that specializes in the production of high quality yet very affordable samples. Since late 2008 they've been developing new production tools (samples, loops and sound design elements) for composers and sound designers. The company is founded by two dedicated composers and sound producers who'd like to offer you their views on music and sound design.

1) Felt Force One: The powerful orchestral percussive scoring library
For fast and efficient scoring, guide-tracking work and full scores building. 24 bit 44.1 kHz 7 fully percussive scored and performed construction kits divided into 4 and 8 or 16 bar phrases for quick scoring and transitions 15+ Massive Slams and Hits, 2 snare ensemble phrases, a metal and iron hits, GrandCassa, BigDrumFX p ...