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Native Instruments today released PULSWERK – a new MASCHINE Expansion designed for minimalistic house and techno.

Aside from its 30 drum kits, PULSWERK contains 20 unique Special Kits created exclusively with pitched sound sources. The Expansion also features an array of Multi-Effect Kits containing pre-sequenced, tempo synced effect chains and 60 new specially-designed MASSIVE presets. Combining these, PULSWERK provides an extensive toolkit for producers eager to turn deep sonic experimentation into finished professional productions. PULSWERK is out now for MASCHINE, MASCHINE MIKRO, and iMASCHINE.

Novation's ground-breaking Supernova set the standard for virtual analogue synthesisers when it was released in 1998.

With its comprehensive modelling of traditional analogue subtractive synthesis, powerful multi-effects engine and filter, the award-winning rack-mount Supernova and its successor, Supernova II, were the most powerful synths of their time.

Sound designer Phill Macdonald created the iconic sounds of the Supernova that changed the sound of dance music at the turn of the Millennium, powering classics by Orbital, ATB, Jean Michel Jarre and A Guy Called Gerald, plus many more. Now, with the massive revival of interest in the sounds and music of the period, Novation is proud to announce the release of two new soundpacks for the MiniNova and UltraNova, containing sounds from the original Supernova sound banks, by the original sound designer. These soundpacks give you the original classic sounds of the turn of the century – and they're absolutely free.

Thought our NI Massive Dubstep presets couldn't get any better, think again. We're back with a brand new 100 Massive Dubstep presets ready to deliver a whole new array of dubstep sounds that will blow both you and the record labels away. Designed to add power, warmth and be as full as possible these Dubstep presets are simply awesome.

Once again we've loaded up the bass presets as this is where you always hit first, there's just about everything in here to make your dubstep tracks drive and power through. Then there's the obligatory Dubstep FX followed by some crazy Dubstep Synths and Pads to finish off the perfect mix.

This definitely is another monster Dubstep preset pack so check out the preview to know exactly what we are talking about.

So what's in Massive Dubstep Sounds 3, check this out:
- Dubstep Bass - 49
- Dubstep FX - 10
- Dubstep Pads - 31
- Dubstep Synths - 10.

The Women's International Music Network (The WiMN), an organization uniting women who work in all facets of the music and audio industries, announces the second annual Women's Music Summit. Taking place July 26 - 28, 2013 at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, this event brings together women of all ages, skill levels and instruments with artist instructors and industry experts.

For the 2013 Women's Music Summit, The WiMN joins in partnership with Musicians Institute. MI's state-of-the-art performing, recording and meeting facilities and ideal location in the heart of Hollywood make it the perfect setting for the Women's Music Summit.

Produced by music industry veteran and The WiMN founder Laura B Whitmore, the 2013 Women's Music Summit initial guest artist announcements include Michael Jackson guitar legend Jennifer Batten, American Idol guest saxophonist and jazz chart topper Mindi Abair, award-winning pianist and TV/film composer Starr Parodi, and renowned vocal coach/Los Angeles Women In Music President Leanne Summers.These artists will share their techniques, knowledge and experiences with Summit participants, with opportunities for intimate discussion and Q&A sessions.

PreSonus Capture 2.0 is a multitrack digital-audio recording application designed to make recording with StudioLive mixers quick and easy.

Some new features:
- One-click recording with Record Now button
- Prerecord captures audio up to a minute before you press Record
- Auto-Save
- Automatic session and file recovery if the power fails
- Sessions store metadata, enabling automatic session naming
- Soundcheck mode makes it simple to virtually
soundcheck using previously recorded material
- Session Lock feature prevents accidental keyboard access
- Essential editing suite (copy, cut, paste, splice, resize)
- Big Meter mode turns your monitor into a gigantic meter bridge
- Stereo Playback mode—use Capture with any computer soundcard.

Version 2 of the DJ mixing application works either as a standalone program or as a VSTi inside your favourite host. Deckadance can also host any VST compliant softsynth or effect.

Choose 2 OR 4 decks. Smart knobs link many interface targets to one knob. GrossBeat automated glitch, stutter & scratch functions. Isolator FX chain up to three FX per deck and apply to Low/Mid/High or all bands. Customizable interface and Smart panels select Cue, Grid, DVS, Key, Smart Knob and Tempo controls.