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Ableton, in conjunction with Soniccouture, presents Electric Pianos, a software instrument consisting of two carefully sampled classic electric pianos: the Rhodes Stage 73 and the Wurlitzer 200A.

The nuanced sound and dynamics of these legendary keyboards have been expertly captured by Soniccouture, with every key and its release, recorded at many velocity levels using vintage equipment. 70 Instrument presets, tailored for perfect integration within Ableton Live, provide the characteristic sounds that made these electric pianos famous. Controls for effects, dynamics and EQ let users dial in just the right tone for their own music.

Fingerlab announces the new version of Rockmate V1.1 with the addition of new super cool features: microphone, Retina graphics, new sharing options, new drum kits and new keyboard kits, for an even better music experience with your iPad.

To introduce the new version 1.1 of Rockmate, we have invited My Jazzy Child (Clapping Music) to play with Rockmate.

Groove Drum Synth available as a VSTi plug-in and standalone application. Its architecture combines a sequencer, a sampler, a synthesizer and the randomization tool of Groove Drums that allows you to create easily and intuitively grooves and drums loops.



Features:
- Pattern based drum machine engine + Sampler + Synthesizer.
- Innovative tool for randomization.
- Ability to export audio loops.
- 12 channels.
- 3 parametric filters per channel.
- 2 effect sends per channel.
- Independent outputs.
- 16 patterns of 64 steps per channel.
- Drag & Drop patterns.

Featuring sophisticated microphone modeling technology, XD-V55 systems deliver the sound of the world's most popular wired mics combined with a proven 4th-generation digital wireless platform.

With 24-bit, 10Hz–20kHz, compander-free performance, XD-V55 series digital wireless systems provide unmatched, full-range audio clarity and license-free operation worldwide.

Rhythmatic heaven for those looking for mashed up kicks, cone thrashing sub bass, phat snares, vibrant
grooves, vocoded sequences and block rockin' beats, bringing percussion to the next level and providing
you with loads of inspiration for your latest productions.

This 200 preset drum kit and groove library is packed with both synthesized and resynthesized material
incorporating 50 MB of fresh new sample content, including human drums, electronic beats and a selection
of processed drum hits and loops. Due to its multi-layer and complex patch setup the complete soundset
features a total of 600+ sounds.

Win Toontrack and Roland bundle worth over £2200!

Toontrack's European distributor Time+Space has teamed up with Roland to give you the chance to win the tools that will deliver a natural and realistic drumming experience without the aid of a real drum kit.
Due for release later this month, the Roland TD-11KV electronic drumkit, with mesh-head V-Pads for snare and toms and dedicated V-Cymbals, is enhanced with SuperNATURAL technology for a truly expressive drumming experience.

Meanwhile, Toontrack's flagship Superior Drummer 2.0, with its excellent sounding sample-engine, it's phenomenal realistic room sounds and its unrivaled extensive feature-list, continues to sets the industry standard in contemporary digital drum production.