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Five12 has updated Numerology (SE and Pro) to version 3.1.1. This maintenance release includes reduced MIDI transmission latency with the Numerology VST and Audio Unit plugins, fixes for issues when loading large projects, various stability improvements, fixes related to OS X Lion, and various other tweaks and improvements. A complete list of fixes can be found in the readme file that is installed with the program.

Numerology is a music sequencing and audio plugin environment which uses an innovative approach to electronic music composition based on modular step sequencing. It is available in two versions, a Standard Edition for anyone that wants an economical step sequencing addition to their studio, and a Pro version with advanced features including multi-output support for Audio Unit hosting, OSC support, custom scale quantization, and several advanced modules for processing control signals. Numerology 3.1.1 is available for purchase from the Five12 website. Numerology Pro is $199 and Numerology SE is $129, both prices are in US Dollars.

VocaLive for iPad takes an already powerful vocal processing app that has become a favorite on the iPhoneŽ and iPod touchŽ and makes it even more powerful. The iPad version adds a fourth effect slot to the signal processing chain, and two of those effect slots can hold the specific "vocal effects" compared to just one vocal effect per chain on the iPhone version.

The preset browser is also available in the main window of the interface making loading and saving VocaLive presets even easier. The Favorites section has been expanded from 4 to 40 in the iPad version utilizing a new bank button. Favorites put presets right in the bottom panel on large, accessible buttons for immediate loading of the artist's most-used settings.

DirectEMX: Audio Unit version is Now Available!

DirectEMX, the VST/AU editor for the Korg Electribe MX, is now compatible with Apple Logic and other AU host.

Also the new demo has no more time limitation.
Thank's to Direct Synth for this very nice idea!

TDM plug-ins have just become more affordable than ever, as we've permanently dropped our TDM pricing by up to 30%.

Save even more by purchasing a bundle. In some cases a further 40% more! For example: if you buy 6 or more plug in at the same time).

Of course you can try before you buy, but be sure to check out the new lower prices online here, or call your local Sonnox dealer.

Over a year in development, Orange Tree Samples is proud to announce the release of our latest sample library, Passion Flute.

Passion Flute's key features include:
- 4x round robin, 5 morphing dynamic layers
- Modeled vibrato, with real-time control over speed and depth
- Overblown notes, playable harmonics
- Effects and phrases including growls, fluttertonguing, screams, and much more
- Physically modeled flute fingerings (including 150+ alternate fingerings) for accurate key noises and realistic legato
- Wind/breath controller compatible
- 5 mic positions with extensive mixing engine included
- Sampled in 24-bit / 48 KHz

Passion Flute is available at an introductory price of $99 USD (regularly $129) until December 31st, 2011. Passion Flute requires the full retail version of Native Instruments KONTAKT 4 / 5.

Toontrack wanted to capture the essence of the Americana genre; the raw, untamed and no frills sound that defined the music that rose out of rebelling the mainstream country and rock establishment in the 1990s. Where better to do this than in its very stronghold, Austin, TX, and through the guidance of seasoned engineer Mark Hallman (Carole King, Dan Fogelberg)?

Recorded in great detail at renowned The Congress House Studio, Toontrack is proud to present one of the most genre defining products in the history of the company: Americana EZX.