PC and Music News

The Mini and the Prophet 5 are two milestones in the history of analogue synthesizers. The Nord crew has added 2 new archives to the continually expanding Nord Sample Library- These archives contain a total of 41 spectacular sounds that showcase some of the most impressive characteristics from these great classics.

The Nord Sample Library is compatible with the Nord Wave and the Nord Electro 3. The files are downloaded to the unit with the Nord Sound Manager. All files are available as free downloads, in the Library area on the Nord website.

Derived from D.W.Fearn's existing VT-1 and VT-2 which are optimised for condenser microphones the D.W.Fearn 70 dB VT-12 Vacuum Tube Microphone Pre-amp is designed to accommodate the low output level of ribbon and dynamic microphones. It can still be used with condenser microphones.
To make the VT-12 more versatile, a provision for phantom powering condenser microphones is included. But since many engineers are concerned about possible damage to ribbon mics if phantom power is accidentally applied, the VT-12 has a rear panel switch that disables all possibility of applying phantom power.

All new features support popular VST and Audio Unit hosts with both an Editor and Patch Librarian... in the Host or as Standalone!
The VST-AU MKS-80 Editor is a real-time MIDI synth editor that allows you full control of every parameter of the sound on the Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter synthesizer. You can manage, view and edit all your patches on the computer itself without the hassle of manual dumps. All parameters are fully automatable and you can even use your favorite VST or AU host, or use it stand-alone, giving you the ability to visually program the MKS-80 to your music via the host sequencer. You may also use the standalone application if you do not need to work inside the host or if your host is not supported.

Voxengo Deft Compressor version 1.2 update is now available for download. Voxengo Deft Compressor is an audio track and bus compressor plug-in for professional audio production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers.

This version added support for key signal filtering which is a very useful function that allows you to perform de-essing and use various compressor "voicings". Feedback compression mode can be also enabled now. This mode sounds a little bit "punchier" than the default "feed-forward" mode. The "feedback" mode in many cases tends to produce a more controlled, less fluctuating sound due to its inherent "prognostic" behavior.

This pack is designed for those seeking rock and pop grooves that are "less busy" and more "straightforward". It includes 7 essential feels: Shuffles, Half-time shuffles, Ballad – straight, Ballad – shuffle, 8ths, 16ths, Quarter/Driving. We've also added drum fills arranged by tempo and type: builds, flams, toms, snare rolls and pushes.

Some features:
- 2700 MIDI royalty free MIDI drum loops
- Played by a professional studio drummer
- Time signatures: 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 and 12/8
- Feels: Ballad, Shuffles, Half-time Shuffles, Driving rock and more!
- Tempo range: 60 – 200 BPM
- Drum loops with a minimum of 6 fills per groove
- Formats: Addictive Drums, BFD, BFD2, Battery, EZdrummer, Superior 2, Live Session Drums, Steven Slate Drums, IMAP/Ocean Way, Reason, GM, and Session Drummer and more!
- PC and Mac compatible installers
Price: $29.95

In this new version:

New features:
- The preset management has been improved: Save, Save As, bank rename or duplicate preset functions are now easy and obvious.
- This version is no longer using the PACE drivers. A proprietary serial number based protection is now used. A serial number exchange is provided on the Xils-lab web site. After login into your account, just submit your old serial to get the new one.
- Right click on the joy stick locks/unlocks the mouse.

Fixes:
- It is now working fine as an effect in Audio Unit.
- It avoids problems bring by the PACE drivers especially on Windows 7 or Vista.