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The Vienna Symphonic Library team has updated their complete range of software products, making them compatible with Avid's new plug-in format AAX Native.

In addition, the new version of Vienna Instruments PRO comes with a brand-new Remote App that converts iOS and Android tablet PCs into external MIDI controllers for Vienna's proprietary sample player. Registered users have access to the updated versions at the company's User Area, free of charge.

Sonic Mechanics presents a collection of 50 Wobble bass patches guaranteed to shock your speakers.

These patches have been handcrafted to pack your productions with the dirty and hefty bass. They take their inspiration from artists including Dj Hazard, Distorted Minds, Rude Kid, Stereo Doctor, Darq E Freaker, Kill the Noise, Savant, Skrillex, and Funtcase and are made to give an authentic experience to your audience.

Precision synth in 'Tronto' format, for full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.0.3 or later.

Waves from a Japanese 1980s DCO synthesizer that haven't touched any tape!
Tube and tape impulse responses used in conjunction with Kontakt 5's tape saturation effects to preserve the accuracy of the waveforms.
Some Features:

- 7 phase aligned waveforms from a legendary 1980s DCO analogue polysynth
- Recorded using vintage valve pre-amps without tape, for waveform precision
- A choice of 30 filters
- 6 LFOs, two per section (oscillator, filter, amplifier)
- 2 global LFOs and an AHD envelope modulating each of the 6 LFOs
- 36 variations of spring reverb
- Over 100 Presets (many with a 'modular' style sound)
- Link synths with 'Tronto' in multi-mode for dual oscillators and control
- Unique tape 'saturation' button with custom tape/tube impulse response

Reggae Fundamentals 2 is the continuation of our successful library that melts different handmade reggae styles. Whether classic or current roots reggae, synth-based dancehall or its forerunner rub-a-dub, fresh sounding modern reggae,

Caribbean groove or effect-loaded dub - this library mirrors the broad versatility of the reggae genre. The grooves and riddims of Reggae Fundamentals 2 have been performed live by experienced musicians with that special relaxed Caribbean feeling. The library is characterized by beats on the spot, rolling bass lines, minimalistic guitar backings and embedded synth lines - combined in a clean, authentic production by Ueberschall.

Native Instruments today launched a 50% off Thanksgiving sales special.

From November 22 until November 26, KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, MASCHINE Expansions and TRAKTOR PRO DJ software are on sale for 50% off their original price. iMASCHINE is also specially priced at $0.99 / 0,89 € – an 80% savings.

Inside this pack, you'll find five extremely deep and moody Construction Kits guaranteed to keep the party going until the sun comes up.

Everything you need is included, from fat quirky bass lines to strange pads, synths and FX.
In addition to these awesome kits - totaling more than 700 MB per format - you also get a bonus folder which includes 33 additional loops, all of the same high quality and all optimised to work with Sony ACID, Logic Pro, Garage Band and any other software which supports time stretching and pitch correction.