PC and Music News

Native Instruments has just introduced SESSION STRINGS PRO, a significantly extended version of the acclaimed SESSION STRINGS instrument. Based on Native Instruments' latest sampling technology and usable in KONTAKT or the free KONTAKT PLAYER, SESSION STRINGS PRO recreates a contemporary string section with maximum fidelity and versatility, and lends itself to sophisticated pop and dance productions across a wide variety of styles.

Produced by sampling expert Thomas Koritke of e-instruments and based on nearly 50 GB of samples, SESSION STRINGS PRO vastly expands on the original SESSION STRINGS library in every aspect of quality, flexibility and workflow.

It is based on four separately captured 11-piece ensembles, representing contemporary and traditional instrument placements, and recorded in two different microphone positions each. The addition of true release samples and twice the amount of "round-robin" variation samples further enhance the sonic authenticity of the instrument, while the new bow noise parameter provides additional control over the sound.

Mackie today announces two additions to its popular ProFX Compact Effects Mixer series — the ProFX16 and ProFX22. With increased channel count and useful tools like dedicated inline compression, both new models are perfect for mid-sized venues and bands looking for a do-it-all live sound solution.

On the front end, Mackie low-noise, high-headroom preamps work with LED metering and 60mm faders on each channel to keep levels in check. Every channel also features 3-band EQ. All ProFX mixers offer an integrated 32-bit RMFX effects processor with 16 "Gig-Ready" FX and a 7-band graphic EQ for simple tuning of mains or monitors. The built-in USB interface allows the user to record the show and stream back music for breaks or integration into the mix.

Crysonic today announced the imminent release of Version 2 of their flagship Limiter / Loudness Maximizer Audio Plug-in SPECTRAPHY V2 HD including the first screenshot. It will available on the 30th of May for Mac OSX and PC in all native formats. Amongst many new features SPECTRAPHY V2 HD will now be a native 64-Bit plug-in for both PC and Mac as well as offering 32-Bit compatibility.

SPECTRAPHY V2 HD will greatly improve the quality of the final audio over its predecessor by intelligently splitting the incoming source audio material in-to multiple bands which are then processed according to a number of variables by the internal Audio Physics Simulation system. More features to be announced until the launch date so stay tuned.

SPECTRAPHY V2 HD will be available to purchase on-line from the crysonic website on 30th of May 2011 for Mac OSX Universal Binary, VST and PC VST formats as a native 64-Bit plugin with 32-Bit compatibility.

Just Water is a voluminous collection of water recordings in different kinds of motion.
It includes 90 scenes in 7 categories:

Bridge and Tube, Creek, Drops and Rain, Indoor, Melting Ice Floes, Ocean and Sea, River

Ranging from the small raindrop to the powerful surf of the ocean this library shows up as an inspiring toolbox for creative sound design, film scoring or art installations.
For maximum flexibility each scene is configured as separate instrument. This allows for chromatic pitching and realtime sequencing in any kind of timeline or clip based composition.
DTS027 - Just Water is currently available at an introductory price of 5.50 Euro.

3 Pack subscription
Until end of June Detunized offers expanded downloads for new subscribers. Each new subscription contains the latest 3 instead of normally 2 Live Packs. This month each new subscription includes DTS027 – Just Water, DTS026 – Kathie's Revenge and DTS025 – Shak2.

Millennia's HV-35 500 Series preamp module starting shipping the second week of May. The first unit found its way to the Lunchbox of Donal Hodgson, multi award-winning engineer/producer, currently working with Sting.

The HV-35 mic preamp is Millennia's acclaimed HV-3 circuit in a compact 500 Series module. The HV-35 features a front panel instrument input, DC coupled ribbon mic mode with 10dB gain boost setting, 80 Hz rolloff filter, 48V phantom, 15 dB Pad and Polarity flip. The gain control is continuously variable.

JZ Microphones is now shipping its new LDC Vintage 12 condenser microphone. Following in the footsteps of the hugely successful Vintage 47 & Vintage 67 microphones which were inspired by the classic Neumann originals, JZ Microphones now offers their version of the legendary AKG C12.
The Vintage 12 incorporates the best qualities of the original C12 and enhances them with features unique to JZ such as the Golden Drop Technology which provides a more detailed and transparent capsule response. The replacement of the original C12 tubes with high quality transistor technology provides equivalent frequency response with fewer maintenance and care issues.