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ElectraX! Explore the vast musical universe of multi-synthesis oscillators, analog modeled filters, chaotic fractals, samples, psychoacoustic processing, flexible modulation and an immense sonic range. Combine multiple polyphonic or monophonic synthesizers and 13 different synthesis methods to create incredible results while the well-designed preset management system provides access to a
large library of sounds carefully crafted by professional designers.

New features:
- Arpeggiator now includes a 'restart note ordering' option
Improvements:
- Better host compatibility
- Improved usability and workflow
- Improved compatibility with Windows7 and Vista systems
- Improved Midi learn
- Easier installation
Changes:
- Less pop-ups
- Demo time has been extended (demo)
Fixes:
- Workarounds for various host related bugs
- Fixed a possible crash and GUI glitches
- Installer automatically fixes possible Windows7
- compatibility problems of VST directory

One of Version 8's most exciting highlights is that several classic plugins will be getting facelifts: L1 Ultramaximizer, S1 Stereo Imager, DeEsser, TrueVerb, Q10 Equalizer, C1 Compressor/Expander and AudioTrack will all feature a fresher, more up-to-date look. Version 8 also adds Waves V-Series plugins to selected Waves bundles, bringing the modeled sounds of the vintage 1066, 1073, 1081 and 2254 hardware units to more users than ever.

V8 also delivers an improved preset management system with in-host integration, multi-level Undo and easier navigation. In addition, presets created by Waves Artists like Dave Pensado, Ross Hogarth, Mike Hedges and Steve Lillywhite come pre-loaded into the plugins, for the ultimate in convenience.

Other developments include faster loading times, mouse-wheel control, improved metering in AudioSuite, Novation Automap SDK implementation and enhanced support for Avid Icon console EQ and dynamics sections. Last but not least, V8 marks the first time users can purchase the vast majority of Waves plugins individually, a la carte.

The new pedal provides nine selectable voices that deliver vowel sounds such as AH-OO and OW-EE, as well as Bassballs and wah-type dynamic filters. The voices can be shaped with individual Attack and Decay controls while Sensitivity adjusts the envelope response. The resulting effects imitate characteristics of human speech and create sounds that are both organic and harmonically rich.

The Stereo Talking Machine possesses true stereo outputs as well as an Effects Loop. An Expression Pedal Input permits real time control over filter sweeps, while nine preset locations let the player store and recall favorite programs.

Crysonics flagship third Generation Professional Spectral Audio Vitality and Enhancement Processor has been updated to V3.5 and is now available with Countless New Features and improvements with a beautiful new GUI at the same time keeping the CPU utilization to an absolute minimum by utilizing highly efficient assembly DSP code while everything is enabled. V3.5 Dramatically improves performance and now provides the ability to change the User Interface to any COLOR you wish! Utilizing a completely new engine Spectralive NXT V3.5 is a completely re-coded new product with everything using 64-bit internal precision designed for high end professional use.

METAL - No Headroom
presents all the diverse variants of the metal genre. Fat drums with doublebass-power, shredding guitar riffs and low-slung basses ranging from downtempo to uptempo. Maximum loudness and uncompromising impact are 100% guaranteed.

METAL - No Headroom embodies the most professional metal-sampling library. These 20 construction-kits are technically and production-wise on the highest level.
The construction kits were arranged as complete tracks containing intro, verse, chorus, breaks & bridge, c-part and outro.

Due to its fast and furious usage of instruments, METAL - No Headroom displays diversity for any range of application and it is effortless to handle with the use of the Elastik 2 sample player. This is a must have for producers and sound designers worldwide.
20 construction-kits, 3,6 GB, 2580 METAL loops
Price: 99€

Equipped with a top-level sound engine, the BK-7m includes 128-voice polyphony, an SSC Sound Engine with over 1,000 sounds and 57 drum kits, some of which include Roland's acclaimed SuperNATURAL® technology. The BK-7m also includes over 400 accompaniment arrangement styles in 10 different rhythm families, allowing for a broad range of music styles. Each accompaniment style has four variations that can be accessed with the touch of a button, each assigning the most suitable tones and effects to the real-time parts depending on the selected musical style.

The BK-7m is not just an arranger, it is a multimedia player as well. Backing tracks in SMF, KAR, MP3, and WAV format can easily be accessed from the USB memory key input, and audio can also be instantly recorded in WAV format to a USB memory key.