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Audio Mind Project has announced the release of the Past and Presence soundset featuring 128 new sounds for the TAL-U-NO-LX software synthesizer by Togu Audio Line.

Past and Presence features:
- 21 Arps.
- 21 Key sounds.
- 24 Lead/Bass sounds.
- 22 Pads.
- 40 Synths.
Price: $11.99 USD until March 4th, 2013 (regular $17.99 USD). A free copy of the soundset is included with a purchase of any bundle.

MAGMA version 1.5 adds two significant new modules. The first is a Modulation Matrix with up to 32 source/destination routings, 8 programmable LFOs, and a programmable 16-step Envelope Generator that allows users to create up to 8 unique envelopes for modulation sources.

All sources, including MIDI messages, can control any parameter of any MAGMA effect loaded in the virtual rack. The second new module is called the VST Chainer, which allows users to load and access all other Nomad Factory plug-ins or any 3rd party VST plug-in for use in the MAGMA routing and processing environment.

Modern Beats Releases "Pop Anthemz 2" Music Loops

Featuring over 365 Pop Radio music loops in construction-style layout, ModernBeats has just released its latest loop library "Pop Anthemz 2". Pop Anthemz Music Loops 2 includes 870+ files in 3 formats (Acidized WAV, Apple Loops AIFF, & Reason REX2) for a total size of 1.36GB.

The library is structured into 2 popular pop top-40 radio tempos: 126BPM and 132BPM. Each 2 tempo groups contains several multi-track loop themes including 3-7 variations per theme: "Intro1", "Intro2", "Hook1", "Hook2", "Verse1", "Verse2", and "Break". Each multi-track variation is separated in its individual instrument loop file such as bass, piano, synth1, synth2, strings etc.
The 'Pop Anthemz 2' Loop Library is offered as a download, priced at just $29.95.

ASSAULT is a massive suite of over 850 bone-crushing instruments and multis that transform sound design into superior cinematic percussive instruments.

- Over 850 Instruments and Multis recorded and processed at 48k/24-bit, delivered at 44.1k/24-bit.
- Just under 1 GB sample library using Kontakt's lossless sample storage compression
- NI Kontakt 5 Player with native 64-bit support
- Stand-alone, VST, AU, DXi, RTAS (Pro Tools 9 or higher), ASIO, CoreAudio, WASAPI
ASSAULT MSRP: $299.99
Pre-order Promo: $199.99.

The eagerly-awaited Live 9 introduces new dimensions of creative possibilities with Session View automation, inspiring Audio to MIDI tools, curved automation envelopes, new and improved studio effects, an enhanced browser, and much more.

What's new in 9?

The newest invention is Push - the instrument designed to let you make music completely from scratch and without having to look at your computer. Push gives you hands-on control of melody and harmony, beats, sounds, and song structure.{P]

Picking up where UA's legacy LA-2A plug-in left off, the new LA-2A plug-in collection provides unrivaled emulations of three distinct Teletronix hardware units, right down to their transformers, amplifiers, and aged luminescent panels.

The original LA-2A hardware — still hand-built at UA headquarters in Scotts Valley, California — is an audio industry icon, bringing smooth, warm compression to anything it touches, especially vocals. With the new LA-2A Classic Leveler Plug-In Collection, Universal Audio modeled the entire electronic path of three highly coveted hardware units — "Silver," "Gray," and the original LA-2 model — providing the most authentic plug-in emulations available of this iconic compressor.