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Roger Linn and Dave Smith announce Tempest Analog Drum Machine just gone a whole lot better with the release of the free Version 1.3 Software Update, including Play Lists (automatic playback of programmed sequences of drumbeats). While you can create Play Lists the normal way by entering a list of drumbeats manually on the screen, the real power comes in its ability to automatically capture your live beat arrangements in real time into a Play List for instant looped playback without stopping.

With this update, all Tempest panel controls are now fully implemented.

Liine releases LiveControl 2, next generation touch control for Ableton Live 8 & 9 – free for all Lemur users.

All the best features for controlling Live from your iPad or iPad Mini have been regrouped, refined and streamlined, making LiveControl 2 the ultimate Ableton Live multitouch experience.

The result of years of experience in Ableton Live multitouch control, the long-awaited Live iPad controller from Liine and ST8 is finally here. Built on what we learned from making Mu, Griid, Kapture Pad and Lemur, LiveControl 2 gives you every single feature you need to jam, produce and perform with Ableton Live.

Throughout June and July, Toontrack are offering multiple discounts across their range of drum software including 40% off Superior Drummer, 50% off the crossgrade from EZdrummer to Superior and 50% off SDX Expansion packs*.

Toontrack's Superior Drummer virtual drum package is the industry standard used by a wide variety of leading producers all over the world. Its innovative set of features make it an essential tool for anybody wanting to create the most realistic drum performances possible using a computer.

Also available for Superior Drummer are seven SDX Expansion packs which add additional kits to the Superior library giving you more options and possibilities when using the software.

Native Instruments today launched a new 'Happy Hour' sales special for the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 – the 2+2 channel DJ control mixer. The Z2 will be available exclusively to TRAKTOR DJs for the special price of $599 / 599 € / 59800 ¥ until June 30, 2013. Usually retailing at $899 / 799 € / 83800 ¥, TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 is available both at the NI Online Shop, and at participating retailers worldwide. DJs wishing to take advantage of this special offer at retailers need simply to provide a valid proof of purchase for a TRAKTOR product.

TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 was launched in November 2012 as the world's first 2+2 channel control mixer. Constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum, the Z2 features two stand-alone channels with controls for two Remix Decks, and a high-quality 24-bit soundcard. The Z2 is also ...

The Vienna Symphonic Library team announces a one-month limited time offer with major discounts on their Winds Collections.

The 30% discount applies to all Standard Libraries of Vienna Instruments Collections in the Winds category, except for bundles and Single Instruments.

Ik Multimedia announces the new version of the highly acclaimed AmpliTube® App, which now adds a complete multi-track Studio with timeline audio editing and new gear models, making it the most comprehensive guitar and audio production app available.

Now users can play, practise, compose and record complete songs from start to finish, anywhere inspiration strikes, on their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.