PC and Music News

Loupe 1.5 for Reaktor, now with bidirectional OSC mappings for TouchOSC.
Each of the sliders gets updated from Reaktor when you trigger a new slice. This lets you see the loop area, filter settings, envelope settings, etc. of each slice and adjust them. Copy and paste buttons let you copy slice parameters to a different key - handy if you want the same thing on a different key except for panning, or reverse playback.

Changes include:

- Added copy / paste slice (fixed since beta)
- Added duplex OSC mappings for TouchOSC
- Added two page OSC iPad template
- Fixed release envelopes cutting off prematurely

Kurzweil is proud to announce the release of the new Sound Download Library exclusively for the PC3K line of Synthesizer Workstations. Now available for free download on Kurzweil's web site, the first two collections of samples and programs available in the library are from Kurzweil's acclaimed Synthscapes and Take 6 Vocals.

Originally developed for the legendary K Series keyboards, these incredible sound collections have been brought forward to the PC3K series continuing Kurzweil's commitment to non-obsolescence by design. Many more samples and program collections will be provided in the near future further adding value to owners of PC3K keyboards.

June, Saturday, 4th:
Integration of modular systems into digital platforms with Eowave Eobody3 for Modular
Back from the NIME 2011, Eowave will stop at ModularSquare's to present their new Eobody3 for Modular.

These new modules open the world of modular systems to different protocols like OSC, MIDI, USB, DMX... to control your modular systems with your IPad without any computer or to control your software with your modular system.

Aspect 1.7.4 for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux is now available.

This release add the following fixes and features:
- Fix for crash (on both Windows and Linux) that could occur when 'space' is pressed when confirming the overwrite preset dialog.
- VU meters now automatically reset their overload status after a few seconds.
- Preset Browser is now maximized to fill the entire plug-in window.
- For Windows VST (32-bit and 64-bit), the preferences file can be placed alongside the DLL file to facilitate USB or portable installs.
- Clearer font in PDF documentation.

ARTURIA and the BOB MOOG FOUNDATION are proud to introduce Dr. Bob's Collector Pack.
This luxurious box set includes Arturia's award-winning Minimoog-V and Moog Modular V, a DVD of the Moog documentary, an archival book featuring unreleased material curated by Michelle Moog- Koussa entitled From Bob Moog's Private Archives, and an official Bob Moog Foundation button.
Quantities are limited to 1000 copies worldwide. Profits will be donated to the Moog Foundation to benefit their projects and help carry Bob Moog's legacy forward.

AudioThing has announced the release of Toy Piano, a sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt.

- 3 Round Robin samples for each key
- 6 Random release samples
- Two sample sets (closed or open lid)
- Size: 108 MB installed
- Formats: Kontakt and .wav
- Sample resolution: 44.1Khz / 24Bit
- Custom performance view
- Bonus percussion samples and sound designed instruments
- Native Instruments Kontakt 3.5 full retail version is required
- Price: $5