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Swar Studio v 2.0 is a major update from previous versions. they have tried to include all the important features that were still missing. Swar Sysytem have also improved the quality of the built-in instruments and added more loops.

Plus they have taken special care of providing a clear and complete user manual so that all the features are properly explained.

IK Multimedia announces the release of T-RackS® Custom Shop, the updated version 4.0 of its world-class mixing and mastering suite for Mac and PC.

The new T-RackS CS offers five brand-new, must-have analogue-modelled and digital processors, and it integrates the Custom Shop, IK's exclusive online gear shop, which allows users to purchase gear models à la carte from within the T-RackS software itself, and much more.

G-Sonique: BIG CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT! Up to 40% off on selected VST plug-ins
- Alien303: Price: 14 € CHRISTMAS PRICE: 8€
- Renegade VSTi Price: 28 € CHRISTMAS PRICE: 19€
- Pultronic EQ110P Price: 38 € CHRISTMAS PRICE: 30€
- Mid-Side: SHG/V+ Price: 24.90 € CHRISTMAS PRICE: 20€
- Ultrabass MX4/4 Price: 26.90 € CHRISTMAS PRICE: 20€
- GSXL4070 Price: 28 € CHRISTMAS PRICE: 19€
- M-S: Env. Follower / FX multifilter+ Price: 18.90 € CHRISTMAS PRICE: 11€
- Monitor MSX5 Price: 45.90 Eur CHRISTMAS PRICE: 38€
- XXL Bundle Price: 85 € (save 25%!),,, CHRISTMAS PRICE: 70€.

Native Instruments today introduced ELECTRIC VICE, a new MASCHINE Expansion that highlights the intricate sound of latest electro house styles, also known as complextro.

Along with a full set of sounds tailored to the genre, this MASCHINE Expansion features a choke group workflow, designed for performance. ELECTRIC VICE also includes custom presets from NI's MASSIVE synthesizer now bundled free with MASCHINE software.

SYNDR volume 1 multi-sample library for Ableton Live puts the beauty and warmth of the true analog classic Synare PS-3 drum synthesizer into the hands of the modern music producer.

Venturing well beyond the ubiquitous synth-tom sounds of the 70's, SYNDR volume 1 offers dozens of drum, percussion and fx kits and menus, as well as a complete arsenal of chromatic instruments (basses, lead synths, keys, percolating sequence synths, etc...). Entire tracks can be produced using SYNDR volume 1 and nothing else.

Once again, it's that special time of the year, and once again, Metric Halo is celebrating with deep discounts on all of its hardware, software and upgrades. As of December 10th, Metric Halo's flagship ULN-8 converter, normally $5,995, will sell for $4,496.

Similar discounts apply across the product range: the TEC Award-winning LIO-8 (was $3,995, now $2,996), the 2882 converter (was $1,895, now $1,610), the ULN-2 (was $1,695, now $1,440), a +DSP license (was $699, now $524), SpectraFoo (was $400, now $300), SpectraFoo Complete (was $800, now $600), and a host of hardware upgrades… all up to 25% off. Even Metric Halo's Production Bundle of plug-ins, now shipping on AU [Mac] and AAX [Mac/Win], is cut from $699 to $524. Individual plug-ins, normally $199, are going for just $149. And just to throw another gift into the mix, Metric Halo is offering its extended bass Thump plug-in for AAX FREE!