PC and Music News

Holiday Sale / until Jan 1st Rude Synths ReFill is 25% Off, The Resonant Drop and The Wizard II (Reason or Kontakt) are 33% Off.

See the Sounds And Effects site for info.

Many of you have been asking for it, so there it is: Acousticsamples libraries can be used without the need of an iLok usb key.

How does it work?
The protection is still provided by iLok, but you can register the license to your computer instead of the iLok usb key. Of course you will still be able to use the iLok key. One of the great features of that new system is that you can move the license around, it can be moved from a computer to another, then to an iLok key, and it is as easy as a simple drag and drop thanks to the iLok license manager.

Can i have it?
All new purchases (and the ones made since december 5th) can benefit from this new system, all you need to do is register normally and follow the usual process.

What requirements?
You will need to download the latest version of UVI Workstation (2.1.9) and also use the latest version of the iLok license manager. You also need to use OSX 10.6 or later or windows XP or later. If you use 10.5, our libraries still work, but they require an older version of UVI Workstation and the older UFS files, plus the iLok key is mandatory.

AudioThing is offering a 20% discount on all products for December 2013. Until the 31st you can use the coupon code XMAS13 at the checkout.

AudioThing is also giving away one sample library every day until December 25th, to a random subscriber from their Newsletter. Winners will receive an email with a download link.

December Sale
Ocarinas and Clay Flutes
and
Drums And Percussion of Ancient Mexico
will both be 25%
from Sounds And Effects

Dear Friends,

Our long time partner Bernie Torelli at Nomad Factory needs your help !

Today we are sad to announce that our friend Bernie Torelli has been admitted in a hospital in Los-Angeles for a serious spine disease due to a cancer he was diagnosed with over two years ago. Although it is very serious at this time, there are chances that Bernie will make a full recovery, if all the necessary care is done. But the medical costs have already devastated Bernie's family financial situation, making any chance of necessary surgery nearly impossible !

We have therefore decided to help him out by raising funds by promoting and donating the receipts of three of Nomad Factory's best selling products :
MAGNETIC II, ECHOES and COSMOS at the no brainer cost of ONLY $19.

The Magnetics Bundle II that contains ALL three plug-ins is actually dropped at ONLY $49 ! And all other Nomad Factory products are sold at up to 70% discount until December 31.

It is needless to say that 90% of the income provided through this promotion will be directly sent to Bernie's wife for her to manage the mounting health costs but also continue to pay Nomad Factory's employees that have been continuously working on product development and customer support during Bernie's illness.

That is certainly the most important reason for Bernie to fight for his life as all of his time has loyally been devoted to his work, his employees, his friends and most of all, his family. Great new products are almost ready to launch…

BERNIE NEEDS OUR HELP AND HE NEEDS IT NOW !

So if you want to give your support to a great Audio Software Developer, Please do it now !


Thank you so much !

Eric Nolot
CEO & President
DontCrack

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH today announced significant updates to its award-winning music production systems, Cubase and Cubase Artist, available in December.

Version 7.5 incorporates important workflow enhancements, version updates to its instruments and new effects to further the impressive feature set of Cubase and increase professionals' productivity when producing music.

Cubase 7.5 and Cubase Artist 7.5 feature Groove Agent SE 4, a powerful MPC-like drum sampler with detailed sound editing capabilities and pattern playback. Groove Agent SE 4 also provides automatic alignment of drum maps with the Drum Editor and Beat Designer, and includes 30 new drum kits and more than 200 grooves. HALion Sonic SE 2 is the updated compact version of Steinberg's acclaimed workstation, featuring the new Trip virtual analog arp synthesizer plus eight new effects. Bringing the sounds of HALion Sonic SE 2, Padshop, Retrologue and Groove Agent SE 4 to life, Cubase and Cubase Artist now include the EDM Toolbox with 30 fresh construction kits of 25–30 MIDI loops each.

Both updates highlight three great new effects: LoopMash FX comes with new style breaks, tape-stops and stutters that can easily be triggered in real time with any MIDI controller; REVelation is an algorithmic reverb for an outrageous degree of depth; and Magneto 2, the rejuvenated tape saturation processor, delivers true analog character to any track.

Exclusively available in Cubase 7.5, VST Connect SE 2 adds MIDI recording to its comprehensive remote recording capabilities via the Internet.

Availability and pricing

From December 4, 2013, the Cubase 7.5 update will be available from Steinberg resellers worldwide and through the Steinberg Online Shop for EUR 49.99, including German VAT. The Cubase Artist 7.5 update will be available as download through the Steinberg Online Shop for EUR 49.99.

From December 4, 2013, both Cubase 7.5 and Cubase Artist 7.5 full versions will be available from Steinberg resellers worldwide and through the Steinberg Online Shop. The suggested retail price for Cubase 7.5 is EUR 599, including German VAT. The suggested retail price for Cubase Artist 7.5 is EUR 299, including German VAT.

Customers who have activated previous Cubase 7 and Cubase Artist 7 versions since October 15, 2013, are eligible for a free, downloadable Grace Period update to version 7.5.