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New quad-core Intel Core i5 processors are standard on the new iMac. Choose a 21.5-inch iMac with a 2.5GHz or 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5. Or expand your view with a 27-inch iMac featuring a 2.7GHz or 3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5. You can even configure iMac with the fastest quad-core processor available — the Intel Core i7.

Turbo Boost 2.0 automatically increases the speed of the active cores — up to 3.8GHz. And by shifting core frequency in small increments, Turbo Boost allows the processor to manage performance without sacrificing efficiency says Apple.

The mission was as simple as it was bold; create a fusion between organic, electronic, high-tech and vintage - a sound library that covers classic sounds but carry them into the new decade, a collection a drums that would sit right away in any contemporary pop, dance, house or hip hop mix.

To break it down, Number 1 Hits is a one-stop-shop for instant drum production when it comes to contemporary pop, dance, house and hip hop music. It has all the timeless, Linn, TR 909, TR 808, DR 55 sounds heard in pretty much every modern production that tops the charts of today, and on top of that, it comes with a large collection of unique and custom designed acoustic sounds.

Taking influence from artists such as Lil Jon, Ludacris, Big Boi, Gucci Man, Andre 3000 and a host of other Dirty South, Hip Hop and Urban artists comes Prime Loops latest release, "ATL Starrz", designed to give you that authentic Atlanta inspired sound.

"ATL Starrz" is packed with over 500MB Hip Hop & Dirty South sounds and includes 5 construction kits broken down into over 120 drum loops, basslines, synth hooks and other sonic surprises all set at a bpm rate of 75-76. This pack also delivers 50 drum one shots and innovative FX samples and as a special add-on for all MCs out there this pack also comes with 5 fully arranged, full length beats. "ATL Starrz", like all releases from Prime Loops, has been pre-engineered by the Prime Loops crew and triple checked for quality.
Formats include: WAV, Reason Refill, Ableton Live Pack, Apple Loops, Akai MPC, Rex2 Loops, FL Studio and more!

Based on the latest generation of Native Instruments' USB audio interface technology, the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 addresses the typical needs of musicians and producers in a highly portable and affordable package. With four balanced analog inputs and outputs, complemented by a digital S/PDIF stereo I/O and an integrated MIDI interface, the unit can be used as the centerpiece for a wide range of setups. The software package includes the all-round instruments collection KOMPLETE ELEMENTS, the new entry-level DJ software TRAKTOR 2 LE, the Cubase 5 LE sequencer from Steinberg, and a $30/25 EUR voucher for the NI Online Shop.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is available for a suggested retail price of $339 / 299 EUR from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop.

DigitalCoolio has released 3D Music Player Pro 1.1.0, an advanced music application for iOS. The built-in equalizer that comes with the application allows users to select settings from several music genres like Classical, Rock, Pop, R&B and many more.

More functionality in the application includes Speed/Pitch Control that lets a user choose his pitch or speed while playing a song, letting him or her experiment with the song or entertain an audience through their specific tastes. Whether the user wants to connect his iPhone to the dock or to the sound system in an auditorium, the application provides specific options to enable ease of transfer from the portable device to the major audience. Various presets including Stadium, Concert Hall and Studio and these help a user easily attain acoustic advantage through the ON.STAGE Control mode of the application.

Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Cinémathèque sound bank for the Ultra Analog VA-1 and AAS Player plug-ins.

Cinémathèque is a collection of pads and textures for the Ultra Analog VA-1 and AAS Player plug-ins that is ideal for every cinematic occasion. Screened into Cluster, Rhythm, SFX, Synthesizer, and Texture categories, the 142 presets will support the color, exposure, motion, depth of field, and density of any scenes whether it's for horror, romance, suspense, or drama.
The Cinémathèque sounds bank is available now for $39.