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The Virtualizer Pro 3D FX2000 Effects Processor uses Behringer's Real Sound Modeling (RSM) technology to give 71 stereo algorithms the power to accurately emulate a wide range of acoustic environments. Effects options include 12 different reverb programs, modulation, amp simulation, distortion and special effects, as well as dynamic and psychoacoustic processing.

Performance is further enhanced through user-addressable high and low EQ and wave-adaptive Virtual Room reverb algorithms. Logical grouping of parameters, along with the combination of encoders, buttons, LEDs and an easily readable LED display, are included for intuitive operation.

Features :

• 71 breathtaking new algorithms—true RSM (Real Sound Modeling) stereo and 3D effects
• Wave-adaptive virtual Room rever ...

Focusrite announces the availability of the Saffire 6 USB audio interface.

Features :

• two Focusrite pre-amps
• two balanced TRS outputs
• four RCA phono outputs
• a high-level headphone output
• an A/B source switch for monitoring either of two stereo output pairs
• ideal for digital DJs
• Xcite+ Software Bundle
• Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite

Available now at a price of $199.99.

Waves Audio has announced the upcoming release of its groundbreaking SoundGrid technology. SoundGrid gives users the ability to run large numbers of Waves' plug-ins using standard PCs via Ethernet. SoundGrid offers super low latency performance, which means users can take advantage of even more audio processors and CPU-intensive processors than ever before.

SoundGrid Key Benefits:

• Provides low latency platform for running Waves plug-ins
• Uses standard, off-the-shelf components: computers, switches, servers, Ethernet cables, etc.
• Integration with analog and digital mixing consoles
• Provides a complete Redundancy & Recovery system
• Upcoming SoundGrid versions will implement recording capabilities

Brainworx has announced that Public Beta versions of bx_control V2 are now available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU, RTAS and TDM plug-in formats.

bx_control V2 contains an all new and improved M/S matrix, stereo enhancer with mono maker, and it is a great control listening tool. Chain any other stereo plug-in into the Brainworx M/S matrix, or use bx_control V2 to check your mixes and speakers.

New features include:

• Individual panning for M & S (pan vocals and guitars/keys in final mixes).
• New dynamic range metering within the LED section.
• Solo in place for all solo modes.

bx_control V2 will be €99 (native) and €149 (TDM incl. VENUE), plus VAT if applicable. Brainworx will have a 25% introductory discount in February. Sales start Feb 1st. The upgrades for existing V1 users will be €49 (Native or TDM). The 25% discount in February will also be valid for all upgrades. They will accept all DIGIDESIGN MASSIVE PACK 8 customers for upgrades.

After more than three years of development, Vir2 Instruments presents Electri6ity, an epic electric guitar virtual instrument containing "the most advanced, detailed, and versatile collection of electric guitars ever made in a virtual instrument".

Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Tassman 4 v4.1.4 Update for Mac OS X and Windows.

Tassman is an extremly rich modular sound synthesis environment based on physical modeling. It is both an impressive collection of unique synths and effect processors, and a tightly integrated synthesis studio which lets you customize instruments in any way you wish or even create your own from scratch.

This is a maintenance update containing the following changes:

• Authorization now works with non-admin user accounts;
• Fixed browser focus crash on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard;
• Fixed drag-and-drop in Logic 9 but now have a separate edit window;
• Fixed MIDI Links behavior on On/Off buttons;
• Fixed Edit MIDI dialog values glitch.

The Tassman v4.1.4 Update is available now, free of charge to all Tassman 4 registered users.