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IZotope has just announced the release of a new update for its virtual drum machine iDrum.

Changes of version 1.71 :

• Audio Hardware Setup menu in standalone version allows user to adjust latency.
• Fixed Sync problem with latest versions of iDrum for iPhone/iPod touch.
• Localized application and help documents to Japanese, French, German and Italian.
• Small fixes and optimizations.

This update is free for all registered users.

Toontrack has just released version 2.1.1 of Superior Drummer. This update contains a number of bug fixes. It is recommended for all users and is essential for full Metal Foundry SDX support.

Superior Drummer v2.1.1 is now available from the Software Updates section of your user account.

Wunder Audio unveils a gorgeous analog console, the Wunderbar.

An analog console forged from inspiration, innovation and the bold desire to build the most impressive recording desk in the world. The result is a console so accomplished, it features The Wunderbahn, the worlds first desk to come standard with three vintage stereo bus flavors, and employs a fully symmetrically balanced discrete summing bus system.

Infuse sophistication with extreme audio performance. Hand built by Wunder Audio's master technicians. The three stereo bus flavors are rich with thick discrete audio and transformer thickness, yielding three totally awesome soundstages that can be combined or heard separately.

Design your unique Wunderbar console. Customize your configuration to reflect your engineering st ...

Blue Microphones announces the availability of Mikey, a new iPod recording device that makes it quick and easy to record lectures, voice notes, live music, interviews, field recording and more.

Characteristics :

• Superior quality stereo recording
• Positionable/directional design
• User-adjustable gain control
• Requires no software installation
• Compatible with iPod nano 2G, 3G & 4G; iPod classic; iPod 5G & most cases

Price: €72 (excl. VAT)

In the June issue of its Webzine, Universal Audio has dedicated an entire article to the legendary EMT 250 Electronic Reverberator. In the past, such a thing has often been synonymous with a new UAD plug-in...

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Alta Moda, maker of high-performance professional audio equipment, today announced commencement of distribution through its newly established dealer network in Europe. Alta Moda Audio products were previously only available in the US and Canada.

Alta Moda makes the Unicomp all-discrete stereo compressor/ limiter as well as a new line of modules for API-compatible 500-series rack enclosures. A complete list of Alta Moda Audio dealers can be found at :