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Yamaha introduces the new Motif XF series.

Features :

• Comprehensive high sound quality, including an enormous 741MB of waveforms
• An additional 128 Voices and 8 drum kits, for a total of 1,353 high-quality Voices
• Up to 2GB of additional content available through separately sold flash memory
• Realization of unique instrument performance methods through the XA (Expanded Articulation) tone generation system
• Reproduction of the unique, natural, warm sounds of vintage instruments through VCM effects
• 384 types of performances based on approximately 7800 types of arpeggiators
• Enhanced sampling through 128MB of onboard SD-RAM
• The popular FSX (MOTIF XF6/7) and BH (MOTIF XF8) keyboards
• Improvement of usability thanks to the u ...

Relab Development announces the release of LX480 Lite, a plug-in which aims to emulate the famous Lexicon 480L hardware reverb.

According to Relab Development, the LX480 Lite plug-in goes far beyond emulation by using the exact same reverb technology and introducing higher density modes and functions not found on the original. LX480 Lite consists of the Random Hall and the Random Hall HD from the upcoming LX480 MK2 plug-in.

Features :

• Re-creation of the Random Hall algorithm from the well-known hardware reverb
• Modeled input and output stages: everything is modeled, from internal clipping to quirks in the feedback loops
• Additional exclusive features and functions not found on the original
• Continuous controls
• Flexible and additional filter structures for better sound shaping
• More ER delay lines
• Stereo manipulation
• 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz support
• Improved algorithms with a higher density than the original
• Quick controls
• Customizable display

Available now at a price of $199 for Windows and Mac OS X (Intel) in VST and AU effect plug-in formats. Note that an RTAS version is coming. An upgrade to the MK2 plug-in when it is released in the near future will be available for $300.

Throughout the month of August, Sonnox and DontCrack.com have teamed up to offer 35% off the purchase of all new Oxford plug-ins and bundles.

This incredible promotion applies to the Sonnox Elite Collection of Oxford plug-ins (which includes EQ, Dynamics, Inflator, Transient Modulator, Reverb, Limiter, and SuprEsser), as well as the entire range of already discounted custom bundle options.

• Sonnox Elite collection ($2,640 HD or $1,260 Native) with the plug-ins EQ, Dynamics, Inflator, Transient Modulator, Reverb, Limiter, and SuprEsser is now $1,716 HD or $819 Native
• Sonnox Restore suite with Oxford DeBuzzer, DeClicker, and DeNoiser plugins ($1,995) is now $1,296

Hurry up and take advantage of this offer until the end of the month at :

Boss has announced that the BR-800 Digital is now shipping.

Features :

• 4-track simultaneous recording, 8-track simultaneous playback plus dedicated stereo rhythm track playback
• EZ Recording interactively guides through the recording process
• Powerful guitar, bass, and vocal effects derived from BOSS's flagship processors
• Song Sketch recording for quick stereo capture in WAV format
• Built-in advanced drum machine with editor software
• Functions as a USB audio interface and DAW control surface
• Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE software with full audio loops and backing tracks included
• Built-in stereo condenser microphone for instant recording
• Sleek new interface based on touch sensors
• 1GB SD included (supports up to 32GB SDHC card)
• Runs on six AA batteries/USB bus power/AC adaptor (included)

MSRP : $524

Arturia announces that the Analog Experience 'The Factory' is now shipping.

Analog Experience 'The Factory' - with 32 keys (previously named "Analog Factory Experience") this adds a dedicated keyboard to the Analog Factory software, allowing all sounds to be dramatically modified instantaneously.

Main Features

• Hybrid synthesizer based on advanced Software/Hardware combination:
- New Analog Factory 2.5 inside the box
- 32 Universal MIDI keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch
- Plug and play: the Hardware and Software instantly recognize each other and offer perfect integration.

• Analog Factory 2.5:
- 3500 synthesizer sounds that have shaped modern music production
- All presets are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths: the Minimoog V, the Prophet V, the ARP 2600V, the Moog Modular V, the CS-80V and the new Jupiter-8V

SPL opens a new communication channel with its users – The SPL Blog

It was not conceived as a commercial tool, but rather as a way for SPL to get closer to its users. The German audio manufacturer has chosen the Blog as the platform to communicate with the outside world.

In order to have the most varied and exciting exchange of ideas, SPL decided to launch a multilingual Blog – available in English, German, French, and Japanese. The content is currently divided in different categories, including Global and Local News, Hardware and Software R&D articles, as well as highlights of selected SPL Users. An essential part of the Blog is that all posts can be commented upon and discussed by visitors. Eventually the Blog will include more special services.

As a result of the combination ...