PC and Music News

Introducing Open Labs' SoundSlate, a virtual instrument player and hardware DAW for your keyboard workstation or MIDI controller, contained in a 1U rackmountable case.

SoundSlate redefines music production and performance by incorporating Open Labs' music operating environment including the virtual instrument host Riff, 8000+ of sounds and effects, a robust audio i/o, and a powerful computer core running Windows XP into a 1U-ultra compact case that packs a punch.

SoundSlate will be available soon at a price of $1999.

U-he has released a Beta Demo version of its new modular virtual synth - ACE (Any Cable Everywhere).

According to u-he, ACE delivers top quality sound at a highly competitive price. The selection of modules and clear layout make ACE the ideal instrument for newcomers delving into the fascinating world of modular synthesis. The number of ways to connect modules together is practically infinite, and you will soon discover how much more fun it is to make your own sounds in ACE than in a non-modular synthesizer.

Features :

• 2 x LFO (1 sine, 1 sine/tri/saw/sqr) 0Hz - 20kHz.
• 2 x ADSR (same as Bazille).
• 2 x VCO (saw/PWM) 0Hz - 20kHz, VCO1 with SubOsc.
• 2 x VCF (two variable outlets each: LP1/LP2/LP3/LP4, HP/BP/BR).
• 2 x VCA/Pan.
• 2 x Multiples ...

Moog unveils official specs and pricing for the upcoming Taurus Bass Pedals. Only 1000 units will be produced.

Priced at $1995, the Taurus will be available by the end of the year. For detailed specification, please visit :

Propellerhead Software today announced their brand new Reason Soul School ReFill to be included free of charge with any new purchase of Reason. This offer is valid starting Friday, November 27th, until December 31st, 2009.

Those who purchase a full version of Reason, Record Reason Duo or Reason Academic from their local retailer, online shop or from Propellerhead Software's own web shop and register it before December 31st 2009 will be given access to download the brand new Reason Soul School ReFill - Propellerhead's latest ReFill that comes packed with REX files and multi sampled instruments that just oozes of the soulful sound of the 60's and 70's.

Voxengo is very happy to announce the release of GlissEQ version 3, a parametric dynamic equalizer plug-in for professional music production applications.

GlissEQ version 3 features the following improvement over version 2 (version 3 can be used in projects alongside version 2):

• Better filter's dynamic behavior
• Notch filters
• Spectrum display zooming
• Up to 96kHz spectrum range
• Multi-channel support
• Multi-platform support
• Mid/side processing
• Undo/redo
• Routing matrix
• Preset manager
• User interface coloration
• User interface re-scaling
• Channel grouping
• Plug-in instance naming

GlissEQ v3.0 is available in AudioUnit and VST plugin formats, for Mac OS X (v.10.4.11 and later) and W ...

JZ Microphones is announcing a new microphone line called JZ Vintage. It will be a new microphone line with a unique and smart design and the well known vintage sound.

The new microphone series mics have a flask shape with built in shockmount and unique capsule. JZ will have three different models — V-67, V-47 and V-12. Each mic will have the best vintage sound in honour of U67, U47 or C-12. Capsules will be improved by patented JZ Golden drops capsule sputtering technology. Everybody who visited JZ booth at AES Convention in NYC was able to see the prototype of this mic.

More details will be available soon.