PC and Music News

SoundsDivine has announced the release of the Mini-Banks for FXpansion's D-CAM:Synth Squad Strobe. Each contain 32 presets, taken from both the 'New Retro' and 'Vintage Electronic' banks, with some additional sounds created just for the Mini-Bank series. The 5 Mini-Banks are Arps, Bass, Keys, Pads & Synth. All of these sounds are now included in the Combined bank for D-CAM:Synth Squad Strobe .

Price : $7 Special Introductory ($10 after Jan31st)

D16 Group announces the upcoming release of the latest plug-in from their Silver Line : Syntorus.

To create a chorus effect, an audio signal is mixed with one or more delayed, pitch modulated copies of itself. Described as a "Double Path Analog Chorus", Syntorus aims to provide a rich analogue chorus similar to the effect found on classic synthesisers like the Solina, Synthex or Juno.

Features :

• Emulation of analogue delay line.
• Double delay line.
• LFOs synchronized with host application.
• Built-in tremolo effect.
• Presets organised into groups.
• MIDI learn function.
• 64-bit internal processing.

Syntorus will be available for both Mac (VST/AU) and PC (VST) next week (January 11) and will be priced at €35. Have a listen to the demo songs or download a demo version today to try it at :

To celebrate the New Year PSPaudioware has re-released and super sized their PSP sQuad bundle (includes 4 EQ plug-ins) (AudioUnit, VST and RTAS for Mac OSX UniversalBinary and VST and RTAS for Windows x32 and x64). It is a free update for registered PSP sQuad users. New users can take an advantage of Winter PSP sQuad Offer !

The new edition are :

• PSP McQ which is the most versatile track equalizer in the PSP sQuad bundle.
• PSP ClassicQex which is an extended version of the PSP ClassicQ.

PSP McQ captures the sonic character and functionality of various classic console equalizers such as the versatile MCI console EQs. However, while PSP McQ was inspired by these analog classics, several modern features were added such as adjustable high pass and low pass filters, steepness (resonance) control for the shelving filters, optional bell filters for the low and high bands, and three nominal Q values for the midrange filters.

PSP ClassicQex is extended version of the PSP ClassicQ. All features of the previous version are available, and a new Low Mid section is added.

Winter PSP sQuad offer : 60% OFF. Until 17th of January 2010 PSP sQuad bundle is offered at the special price of $99* Starting from 18th January 2010 regular price $249* will be applied.

*all prices exclude taxes

Detunized.com has released "DTS010 - Four Organs For Music". This new Ableton Live Pack features 4 transistor organs from the early seventies :

• Vermona ET-3 (1974)
• Vermona ET-6 (1973)
• Universum Duo (1975)
• Philicorda GM-761 (1972)

Each single register of each organ was precisely mirrored into the Ableton Live cosmos. The Live Pack contains the full feature organ devices plus the single registers. So new combinations across all four organs can be created. The GM-761 spring reverb is also included. An extra manual explaining the use of the registers and some fine audiosamples produced by the philippine composer Mark A. Galang can be found on the website.

Detunized.com is a subscription service for creativity enhancing Ableton Live Packs. Single purchases start at €5.55, Subscribers only pay €4.98.

NuSofting has announced the release of an AU version of Strings Dream Synthesizer.

Strings Dream Synthesizer is able to reproduce the infinite array of rich, analogue pads from the most famous strings machines in synthesizer history - emulating the classic Eminent Solina as well as its sister keyboards from Elka, Crumar and even their Japanese cousins.

Strings Dream Synthesizer is available for Mac (AU/VST) and PC (VST). The good news is that its price has been reduced permanently to $45 (formerly $89).

On top of the AU versions of their products, McDSP will present a new plug-in called the 6030 Ultimate Compressor at the upcoming Winter NAMM Show. Here's what they say about it :

"McDSP has turned up the notch of dynamic range processing once again. Building on the entire award winning McDSP compression algorithm code base, the 6030 Ultimate Compressor adds new sonic capabilities, stunning new user interfaces and a collection of new designs mixed with unique twists on vintage emulations. The 6030 Ultimate Compressor will be available in May of 2010 (pricing TBD). The 6030 Ultimate Compressor will also be added to the Emerald Pack bundle, available to Emerald Pack 4 customers as an upgrade (pricing TBD)."