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From classic instruments, acoustic or electric guitars and basses, brass and woodwind instruments, percussion and keyboard instruments to electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, Musikmesse is where all innovations are presented to international visitors at the same time and place.
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Mixer Feedback model M K by 10 Soundware is a sound set for Native Instruments Kontakt 5. Designed by Taichi Furudate, these patches are based on audio captured from a no-input mixer, an instrument contrived by connecting the output of an audio mixer with its input to incite feedback. The fourth in a series of four titles, each centered on a different mixer, this release features a contemporary, workhorse model by an American manufacturer (a model within a series known to have democratized professional quality recording in the 1990's).

The timbres generated by the mixer used in Mixer Feedback model M K can be described as "like a soft synth", according to Taichi Furudate. As a reflection of its distinction in its conventional usage, he characterizes its feedback signal in a no-input mixer configuration as "clear and accurate" and "relatively stable and controllable", in stark contrast to other models in his mixer collection. In this sole sound set in the 10 Soundware Mixer Feedback series to feature a modern, high fidelity mixer, he crosses professional audio equipment with hacker-like ingenuity.

The 32.8 MB download includes 50 .nki files and 100 WAV files (24-bit/44.1 kHz).

Mixer Feedback model M K is available now for $29.99.

'Manhunt Cinema Vol 1' is a first installment in the 'Cinema' series, bringing you 5 symphonic Construction Kits and MIDI. You'll find dynamic instrument arrangements, powerfull percussions and a mixture of oriental and electronic orchestrations. The Kits are influenced by the best action movie soundtracks of all time, created for composers and producers looking for a Cinematic/ Orchestral feel in their creations.

These sounds take you on a journey where the action takes place. Use them in chase scenes, energetic movie trailers, manhunt run down sequences and thrilling pursuits. Your imagination is the limit.

Details:

- 5 Uncompressed Mixed & Mastered Construction Kits
- 18 Score Parts
- 23 Mixed & Mastered track mixes (long & part versions)
- 5 Multitrack MIDI Files
- Up To 43 tracks per Kit
- Tempo, Keys and Time Signatures
- Over 1.1 GB of Content

Formats:
- WAV 24-Bit/44.1 KHz
- MIDI

Price: £22.95

The ODD Reason ReFill from Sounds And Effects samples a vintage ARP Odyssey, but then takes a decidedly non vintage turn, using these samples as the basis for entirely new sounds using Reason's powerful synth engine for a more modern and decidedly non vintage sound. Pitch dives and rises, bass wobbles, zaps, warbles, bleeps, trills, sub basses and buzzy squelchy leads.

There are also three different default Combinator / Vocoder presets pre wired so that the user can easily choose from any of the 200 NNXT Presets, and simply plug them any into the Vocoders' carrier and modulator inputs - potentially and rapidly creating hundreds of exciting new sounds.

MeterPlugs today announced that its audio plugins are now compatible with Pro Tools. The plugins, K-Meter and LCAST Loudness Meter, were previously available in Audio Unit and VST 2.4 formats for Mac and Windows. Now users can download AAX versions of the plugins for use with Pro Tools 10.3.6 or greater. The update is free for existing users.

K-Meter and LCAST help you take loudness and true-peak measurements. K-Meter is built around Bob Katz's K-System, an integrated metering and monitoring system that helps you target commonly used loudness levels in a variety of genres. It stands in opposition to the hyper-compressed recordings of the loudness wars era. Instead of focusing on maximizing peak levels, K-Meter places emphasis on dynamic range and sensible loudness levels.

LCAST helps you ensure that your audio is broadcast-ready. It is aimed at content creators who need to comply with precise loudness and peak level requirements. It includes presets for North American broadcasters (ATSC A/85), European broadcasters (EBU R128) and more. LCAST features a graphical history view of integrated, short-term and momentary loudness levels. You can pan and zoom the view to isolate areas of interest and make comparisons.

Pricing and Availability

Both plugins are available for Mac and Windows in 32/64-bit Audio Unit, VST 2.4 and AAX formats. K-Meter sells for 49 USD, LCAST Stereo for 199 and LCAST Surround for 399.

Strings is a collection of sampled string instruments ported from an homonymic sampleset for iZotope Iris. This soundset includes synths, pads, soundscapes, drones, and many effects derived from strings samples. The sampled instruments were a Tenayo AutoHarp, a Romanian Toy Harp, a Baton Rouge Soprano Ukulele, a Chinese Violin, and a Squier Bass.

Details
- 50 Paches/Instruments
- 50 Samples (44.1kHz / 24Bit)
- Formats: AU and VST (32/64bit)
- Platforms: OSX, Windows
- Size: MAC: 377 MB / PC: 230 MB
- Sample sets including: autoharp, toy harp, ukulele, bowed violin, bass

Requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.6 Intel or later
- Windows XP or later

Price: €12.