PC and Music News

Voxengo has updated Polysquasher to version 2.2. This version implements the following changes :

• Gain reduction graph's precision was improved.
• Preset load inconsistency problem fixed.
• Waveform view random glitches issue fixed.
• Side-chain routing presets now appear dimmed to reduce confusion.
• Parameter automation on AU Mac OS X now shows real parameter values.
• The "VST Function Sync" global switch was added that fixes crashes in some hosts (i.e. Tracktion).
• The "No Multi-Channel Operation" global switch was added that fixes incompatibility with some non-VST2.3 compliant VST hosts.
• Preset "update" function implemented in the preset manager.
• "Density mode" implemented in the output level meter.

DiscoDSP has released Discovery Pro R5.

What's new :

• WAVE PAD Synthesis Button. Resynthesis of any active Wave using PADSynth algorithm, generating a SFZ file (Data Folder/PAD Cache).
• New Classic.dwb WAVE bank, including over 250 popular synthesizer waveforms.
• New voice stealing algorithm.
• New MIDI CC button mode.
• 24-bit wave files support for User Bank (Data Folder/User.dwb).
• Help > Tutorials screen shots, MIDI CCs and Manual.
• Edit > Smart Randomization.
• File > Nord Lead 2 SysEx Export.
• File > Open Data Folder.
• File > Open Unison Configuration.
• Edit > Config > MIDI CC Buttons switch.
• WAVE Active file is now marked in the drop down menu.
• HTML Manual (Windows).

Discovery customers can cross-grade to Discovery Pro R5 for €70. Previous Discovery Pro customers can update to R5 for €39. Discovery Pro costs €149 / $199 / £129 / ¥18.500 for new customers. Demo versions are available for Mac OS X and Windows.

Antares Audio Technologies has today announced that in response to last month's devastating earthquake that struck the nation of Haiti, they are partnering with Rotary International to help provide relief though ShelterBox, a Global Rotary Club Project. ShelterBox is an international disaster relief organization that provides shelter and lifesaving equipment to victims of natural and man made disasters. Each box supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent, cooking and water purification equipment, and other tools and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless.

For every Antares product sold or upgraded from 12:00 AM Thursday, February 11th through midnight, Sunday, February 14th (Pacific Standard Time), Antares will donate 25% of the purchase price to Rotary International's Haiti relief effort. The program applies to products purchased from authorized Antares dealers, as well as from the Antares Web Store.

Nr74 has announced the release of c74, an iPhone / iPod Touch app that let's you connect your device with Cycling '74's Max/MSP 5.


The massive improvement over existing interface layout apps is that the layout is dynamically controlled by Max. Therefore the interface adapts to the tasks it has to perform in real-time.

Custom controller interfaces are built straight from within Max, presets can be stored etc. The external features some nice attributes for receiving accelerometer, GPS, compass, shake gesture and proximity data.

Communication between the apps does not rely on OSC (OpenSoundControl) but instead uses a straight forward communication socket, which offers a reliable connection.

c74 is available now for $3.99.

AudioMIDI.com and IK Multimedia have teamed up to offer an incredible "No-Brainer Deal": IK Multimedia Amplitube 2 Live guitar amp modeling software at a head-spinning $15.00 (retail $99.99- that's 85% off!). This limited time offer ends March 8th, 2010.

AmpliTube 2 Live is a complete guitar amp modeling solution featuring three guitar and bass amplifier models that may be mixed and matched, 11 effects, a built-in tuner, over 128 customizable user presets, and SpeedTrainer, an integrated audio player with pitch and speed control. AmpliTube 2 Live operates in stand-alone mode and as a VST/AU/RTAS plug-in for PC and Mac platforms.

audioMIDI.com's Russ Jones says, "Our relationship with IK Multimedia has been a fruitful one, and we're pleased to offer this great No-Brainer deal."

IK Multimedia AmpliTube 2 Live is available for purchase via electronic serial number at this special price until 3/08/10, exclusively from :

MeldaProduction has released two new plug-ins - MFlanger and MMultiBandFlanger.

MMultiBandFlanger is a multiband flanger with adjustable shape.

Features:

• 1-6 fully configurable independent bands built on a perfectly transparent crossover with fully adjustable limits and input gains. Includes peak meters for all bands and the master.
• Continuously adjustable oscillator shape: every oscillator is defined by a mix of predefined oscillator shapes, envelopes from the MeldaProduction Envelope System (MES), and a step-sequencer.
• 4 global modulators: in each instance you can have up to 4 modulation full-featured LFOs that can modulate any parameter including other modulators. This way you can make the sound move in time, be less static and more interesting.