Propellerhead has released Layers, a new Reason Rack Extension. Layers Quadrasonic Sample Player is a virtual sample collection of vintage synthesizers, re-imagined in a modern, creative instrument. [Read More] Read the full story
Heavyocity releases Calc-U-Synth for Reaktor & Reaktor Player with Intro Offer
Heavyocity has partnered with Icebreaker Audio to release Calc-U-Synth, a vintage lo-fi synth inspired by the Casio VL-Tone, for Reaktor and Reaktor Player. “Calc-U-Synth was designed to present [Read More] Read the full story
Review: iMPC Pro Music App By Akai Professional
Already with the predecessor, the iMPC app, Akai made an excellent porting of its Groovebox concept on the iPad. Now the Pro version goes to the start – and would like to make everything even better … Akai’s MPC series started in 1988 with the MPC 60 model, which had a working memory capacity of…
Review: SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 by MAGIX
New look, new features, new plug-ins, new metering displays and much more. MAGIX announces the release of the new SOUNDFORGE AudioStudio 12. Version 12 sets new standards in recording, audio editing and publishing of high-resolution audio material. The numerous new features make the audio studio an efficient tool for the digitization and restoration of old…
D16 Group announces Toraverb 2 Space Modulated Reverb
D16 Group has announced the upcoming Toraverb 2, an update of its versatile reverb audio effect plugin for Windows and Mac. The update includes selectable curves for the parametric EQs, as well as realistic tweakable crosstalk for a better impression of physical space. A new early/late mixer features controllable balance for L/R and M/S domains,…
Engineer Darrell Thorp chooses loads of Lauten for Foo Fighters album
Lauten Audio has announced that seven-time Grammy winning engineer and mixer, Darrell Thorp, used Lauten Audio microphones, including its flagship tube mic, Eden, on the new Foo Fighters album “Concrete and Gold”. Darrell recently recorded the Foo Fighters new album at EastWest Studios in Los Angeles and chose to use loads of Lauten Audio microphones,…
Zero-G releases Spirit of Raga – Classical and devotional Indian vocals
Zero-G has released Spirit of Raga, a sample pack that covers a huge collection of vocal samples in various Indian styles focusing mainly on Hindustani classical (Northern India) and Carnatic classical (Southern India). It also includes Folk, Traditional, Devotional and Semi-Classical styles. The library features vocals from Ranjini Hemanth, a performing artist, singer and classical…
Industrial Strength Samples releases Dark Cinematic Hip Hop
Industrial Strength Samples has released Dark Cinematic Hip Hop, a new royalty free sample pack with a serious collection for Hip Hop producers looking for the darkness. This inspirational collection aims to provide all the sonic tools you need to add that dark cinematic essence in your next production or remix. Indulge your darkest pleasures…