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Loopmasters launches Moog Taurus MK-1.

Have you heard of the legendary Moog Taurus Bass Pedals? Perhaps this new sample pack from Loopmasters is your first introduction? We are willing to bet that when you listen to the demo samples from this pack you will soon realize why many producers have called it the "Fattest Synth Ever"!

If you don't have much money (or If your banker is not satisfied!) to buy the hardware version from Moog, try it!

The new Soundcraft Si Compact Series is a power-packed range of digital consoles that brings all the experience of Soundcraft's digital mixing platforms to a very affordable price level for tour sound, corporate event, house of worship and theatre applications, amongst others.

Key Features

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- Frames with 16, 24 or 32 mono inputs and 4 stereo channels to mix
- 14 mono aux busses
- 4 FX busses
- 4 Matrix busses
- LRC Mix busses
- 4 Stereo Lexicon Effects engines
- 4 Mute Groups
- 4 assignable insert send/returns (24 and 32 models)
- Harman HiQnet integration

The new, intuitive Korg iMS-20 application transforms users' iPads into complete analog synth studios with a detailed recreation of the legendary Korg MS-20 semi-modular analog synth, along with a built-in 16-step analog sequencer, based on the Korg SQ-10. A variety of additional new features, including an analog drum machine, mixer, dual Kaoss pads and direct access to the SoundCloud audio platform, makes this application ideal for electronic musicians.
In addition to being a complete electronic music production studio, the iMS-20 can function as a dynamic performance instrument as well. It is equipped with dual Kaoss pad control surfaces – one for note creation as made famous by Korg's KAOSSILATOR, and one for manipulating parameter values in real-time, as found on Korg's KAOSS series of effects processors.

With four channels of renowned Portico Series preamplification, independent Silk controls, two channels of DI inputs, and an M-S decoder, the 5024 is a workhorse equipped to enhance the front-end performance of any digital or analogue recording system.
In addition to 72 dB of gain, the 5024's mic pres include individually selectable phase, mute, phantom power, a selectable frequency high-pass filter, and the Silk circuit, which yields the rich warmth and presence of the renowned classic designs. Channels 1 and 2 of the 5024 feature a high-Z input designed for instrument level sources. Channels 3 and 4 feature an M-S switch, which enables Mid-Side decoding without the use of multiple console channels.

Alien Skies - Cinematic Ambiences 2 is a 2 DVD set from Zero-G and the sequel to our critically acclaimed library Dark Skies: Cinematic Ambiences. Alien Skies is a vast collection of ambient soundscapes, textures, drones, hits, and special FX designed to suit the needs of professional media producers such as TV, cinema & game score composers, music producers and web designers.

The creative aesthetic behind Alien Skies required considerable musical artistry as well as amazing virtuosity behind the mixing desk. Many of these samples were created through exhaustive processing and mixing of live instrumental and field recordings.

One of the many innovations within the SM9 are the two independent monitoring systems housed within the same speaker cabinet: a 3-way monitor equipped with a 1" pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter, a 6.5" midrange driver, 8" bass driver and an 11" passive radiator; and the same cabinet includes a 2-way monitor utilizing the same inverted dome tweeter and a 6.5" midbass driver. By engaging the "FOCUS" mode switch on the side panel of each speaker, the 3-way system becomes a 2-way monitor with different crossover electronics. The unique Focal SM9 studio monitor system is set for release in Q1 2011, independent left and right speakers are offered at a suggested retail price of $3995. US each, (estimated street price $3595. each).