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FabFilter announces the release of Pro-Q, a new EQ plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows.

Key features:

• A great sound from state of the art filter algorithms with precise analog modeling and unlimited internal headroom (no clipping)
• Operates either in zero latency mode, or in linear phase mode with adjustable latency
• Incredible interface that is ideal for easy and precise editing
• What-you-use-is-what-you-see to minimize screen clutter and maximize usability
• The ability to create new EQ bands just by dragging the frequency curve
• Select multiple curves to drag and edit in parallel
• Up to 24 EQ bands
• Filter shapes: Bell, High/Low Shelf, High/Low Cut with 6, 12, 24 and 48dB/oct slopes
• Each band can operate on the stereo signal or on the left or right channels independently for per-channel EQ-ing
• Mid/side mode to EQ the mid and side signals separately
• Built-in real-time frequency analyzer with Pre- and Post-EQ modes
• Ability to double-click for text entry of parameter values
• Different display ranges: 6dB range for mastering use, 12dB, and 30dB for sound shaping during mixing
• All the usual FabFilter quality you've come to expect: perfectly fine-tuned knobs and controllers, interactive MIDI Learn, undo/redo and A/B switch, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an extensive help file with interactive help hints, sample accurate automation, and AltiVec and SSE optimization


FabFilter Pro-Q is now available for €139, $199 or £124. It can be used on Windows and Mac OS X in VST and VST 3, RTAS and Audio Units plug-in formats. Bundles with FabFilter Pro-Q and other FabFilter plug-ins are also available. Note that existing FabFilter customers can purchase Pro-Q with great discounts by logging in to their online user account.

There's good news for all you control freaks out there. Moog's Multi-Pedal has received a major software upgrade.

New features include: MIDI-to-CV conversion, Loopable Envelope Generators with four Envelope Shapes (Linear, Logarithmic, Exponential and Complex), CV Lag, CV Scaling and the ability to trigger Gates and MIDI events.

These new features add to an already impressive list including, MIDI Clock Sync, Tap Tempo, Programmable Heel and Toe Voltages, four LFOs, four Analog Control Voltage Outputs, MIDI and USB connectivity. Many of the original features, such as Quad Mode and Noise Generation also received significant enhancements.

On top of that, Moog Music is announcing a special promotion : from November 15, 2009 through December 31, 2009, the Multi-Pedal's price will drop to $399 at participating US dealers and through the Moog website.

OS 2.0 is available as a free download for current Multi-Pedal users.

For more information, including new videos and a Quick Start Guide visit :

From now on until November, 30th 2009 you can save up to 41 % if you buy one or more products from the VirSyn FX line.

Pay only €99 instead of €169 for the following products :

• BARK - The Multiband Filter
• FDELAY - The Rhythmiser
• KLON - The Vocal Designer
• REFLECT - The Algorithmic Reverb
• TDESIGN - The Transient Former
• VTAPE - The Analog Tape Suite

Pay only €129 instead of €199 for the following products :

• MATRIX - The Voice Coder
• PRISM - The Pitch Designer

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Blue Microphones announces Yeti, an USB condenser mic which is the first THX Certified microphone.

Features :

• The first USB mic to offer Blue's premium condenser capsules in a proprietary triple capsule array for the highest quality, most versatile audio recording capability
• After rigorous lab testing, THX certification affirms the ultimate in recording and playback fidelity thanks to superior design and quality
• Four patterns (Omni, Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional) for incredible versatility and superior results in any situation
• Studio quality performance and features, with zero latency, amplified headphone monitoring, microphone mute, and hardware-based gain adjustment

Yeti is the first microphone to offer the quality and range of versatility to pr ...

Waves has just announced the release of LoAir, a subharmonic generator plug-in.

More than just a subharmonic generator, LoAir features adjustable frequency and low-pass filter controls to shape your ultra low-end. Plus, it's the only subharmonic plug-in available which lets you process polyphonic content, as well as create an LFE track from stereo or 5.0 sources.

Features :

• Add weight, drama, and depth
• Enhance existing subharmonics
• Processes polyphonic source material
• Full session recall, full automation
• Mono, Stereo, 5.0-to-5.1, and 5.1-to-5.1 components
• Up to 24bit, 192kHz resolution
• Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
• PC and Mac compatible

LoAir is priced at $100 (Native) / $130 (TDM).

Repetito presents the complete version of its sampler looper software : Repetito Pro Version. Initially developed for French band Nosfell, Repetito Pro Version enables you to record and add loops on 8 internal channels – which results in unequaled external mixing potential. Two configurations are possible :

• The first configuration has 4 monaural inputs and 8 monaural outputs, the 8 loop channels being directly routed towards the outputs. The 8 loops channels can therefore be mixed by a sound engineer.
• The second configuration has 2 inputs, which are either monaural or stereo, and 2 stereo outputs. The 8 loop channels are either monaural or stereo to reproduce the inputs. This configuration has internal mixing (volume and pan) to mix the loop channels to the 2 stereo out ...