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If you work with Pro Tools 10 (Native) or pro Tools HDX, Avid says that is better to use AAX (Avid Audio eXtension) plug in format... Few months after the launch of this new version of Pro Tools (software & Hardware), are the third parties AAX-compatible plug-ins ready?

A part of the answer is on our 440Software files, with over 100 AAX Plug In listed. From Bias to Waves arts, a lot of editors goes to AAX. But what about Waves, and some others (Ok, Waves 8 is Pro Tools 10-compatible but not really AAX...)? Waves 9 will arrive around march, with a 64bit version of their plug in, but what does they think about AAX?

So, is it a real progress (for Pro Tools Users, of course) or a very strong marketing campaign? That the question... We ask today to Pro Tools 10 users if they have registred a real Progrees with AAX Plug in or not?

AAX DSP requires a Pro Tools|HDX card for processing. AAX Native can be used with any Pro Tools 10 or Pro Tools HD 10 system or software, and relies on the power from your host computer.

For the month of February, buy T-RackS 3 Deluxe, mastering and mixing suite, for only $199.99/€149.99. Plus when 2,000 registrations are received, you will get a T-RackS 3 Single Black 76 or a T-RackS 3 Single White 2A for FREE.

Here's how it works:

1. Buy T-RackS 3 Deluxe for only $199.99/€149.99* on our online store or your preferred music retailer.

2. As soon as 2,000 registrations are received, you will also be given a FREE T-Racks 3 Single title to choose from Black 76 and White 2A.

Make sure to spread the word so everyone gets a better deal! Building your own mixing and mastering studio has never been easier, but hurry, this promotion ends February 29th, 2012.

Version1.1 of Cosmosƒ comes with addons dedicated to live performance and automation:

- full OSC support : You can control and automate any parameter of Cosmosƒ from another software/hardware. (registered version only)

- manual Mute/Unmute switches for mesoµ events : Like on a mixing console, you can individually mute/unmute events inside the Cosmosƒ cycle: very efficient for developing controlled rhythmic structures.

- Preset Morphing : You can morph the parameter space between 4 presets, therefore instantly interpolate over 250 parameters with a simple gesture.

- many improvements in the code including quadratic interpolation on all the audio playback routines.

Cosmosƒ updates are free to registered users.

Ambient derivatives suitable for many applications: scoring, game-audio, trailer, songs, audio-logos, advertisement, website- and background music as well as multimedia-, industrial-, and brand communication- videos.

Content
The 3.9 GB library involves 960 loops including bassdrums, hi hats, snares, cymbals, drumloops, congas, bongos, shakers, djembes, sub-basses, synths, pads, sub-pads, pianos, electric pianos, vocals, guitars, brass, trumpets, harps, flutes, sfx and natural fx.
When listening the demo, it's like "déjà vu"

After the latest NAMM show, we decided to rank the new hardware products (keyboard, interface, others...)! This year, we posted over 80 NAMM related news and here is our selection in the Hardware corner. Manufacturers: Shame on you! Please stop listening to your marketing dpt...

And the Winloosers are:
1) Nord Piano 2. What's the use of ?

2) Akai MPC Renaissance. What's new since 80'?

3) Teenage Engineering Opelab. Too expensive just for Do it Yourself...

4) Korg Mini Kaoss Pad 2. The biggest new product at Korg Booth and just one more item in Kaoss series.

5) IK Multimedia iRig MIX. Who wants to mix with that fucking toy?

Not Soon Reviewed...

After a year since the latest update, MidiPads 1.5, the universal drumpad controller for the iPad, has been finally released with these new features:

- Presets (interchangable with other users)
- Virtual MIDI: Trigger other iOS apps capable of virtual MIDI
- Bouncing mode for touch pads and sliders
- Multiple senders for each axis and knob
- Buttons in bottom view
- Resizable pads and resizable pad area (4 to 64 drum pads per page)
- MIDI connection overview (tap on midi section)
- Finger up / down message for touch pad and sliders
- Settings reset feature
- White color for sliders and drum pads