PC and Music News

Native Instruments today launched a time-limited special offer for its acclaimed KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 interface. Throughout the months of November and December, all owners of any version of KOMPLETE 8 and MASCHINE are eligible to purchase KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 at $199 / 199 EUR, a discount of up to 40% over the regular price.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is a high-performance six-channel interface based on the latest generation of Native Instruments' USB audio technology. With four analog I/O and stereo digital I/O, it addresses the typical needs of musicians and producers in a highly portable and affordable package. Due to 24-bit/96kHz Cirrus Logic converters and powerful +11dBu analog output stages, KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 delivers pristine audio quality for studio and stage.

The special offer is valid until December 31st, and open for all new and existing owners of KOMPLETE 8, KOMPLETE 8 ULTIMATE, MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO. The discount can be redeemed both at authorized dealers and directly with Native Instruments.

Longcat Audio Technologies has announced today the 1.3 update of AudioStage, their 3D audio authoring and mixing software.

This update brings:
- Reaper 4.10 compatibility
- User editable shortcuts
- 3D camera can be controlled using right and middle clicks
- Better Scene editing in the Timeline.
- Scene locking.
- Timeline UI revised.
- AudioStage transport can be unlocked from the host transport.
- Entity rename in the Project Explorer

AudioStage 1.3 is available immediately in Longcat's online shop for Windows and Mac OS X, with VST/AU/RTAS plug-in connectors.

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH and Yamaha Music Europe GmbH today announced a combined sales campaign for the guitar player.

Until the end of this year, customers purchasing selected Yamaha guitars and basses within selected European countries are eligible for a special discount through the Steinberg Online Shop for its newly released Sequel 3 music creation and performance software.

Propellerhead Announces Recycle V2.2.

Some new features:
- The program is now compatible with 64 bit operating systems.
- ReCyle 2.2 is also a true Cocoa program under Mac OS and fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. ReCycle 2.2 requires a Mac with an Intel processor. PowerPC is no longer supported.
- The main window has been graphically redesigned
- When exporting AIFF and Wave files, Record/Reason-style tempo information is now included in the file. Also, when importing audio files created in Record or Reason, the tempo information in those files is used for setting tempo and length in ReCycle.

Platinum Piano Ballads is an inspired collection of 150 piano loops, patterns and progressions between 69 and 120Bpm making it suitable for Pop, R&B, Trip Hop, Deep Ambient and many other genres. With twenty different, multi-layered track selections, each one in a different key and tempo, providing you with endless harmonic options and plenty of inspiration. The thoughtfully selected soundscapes in each track selection range from harpsichord, classical grand and earthy electric pianos all the way to synthesized piano sounds.

All of the 350Mb of sounds and loops in "Platinum Piano Ballads" come beautifully composed, arranged and mastered to 24Bit and are 100% royalty free. If you are searching for the keys to true piano ballad success, this exclusively produced pack will most definitely provide them for you!

Formats include: .WAV, FL Studio, Akai MPC, Ableton Live Pack, Apple Loops, Acid Loops, Garageband...

LouderLogic is the only audio player featuring Audio Level eXtension (ALX) technology by McDSP, eliminating unwanted volume fluctuations between songs and helping listeners hear the quiet parts of their music, books, and podcasts, even in noisy environments. Great for listening in the car, train, or airplane, and for keeping all your music at just the right volume.

McDSP has been improving audio for major motion pictures, music productions, and live performances worldwide for over a decade. Now you can put some of the same advanced patent pending audio algorithms into your iPhone and iPad!
LouderLogic features include:
- Automatically minimizes volume variations in existing audio library using ALX technology
- Improves audio fidelity and listening enjoyment, even in noisy environments
- Sleek interface for browsing by playlist, album, artist, etc.
- Two ALX modes for music and audiobooks/podcasts, with automatic mode switching
- Realtime ALX metering shows amount of audio level extension
- Multitasking support for playing audio in the background