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    French specialists in music gear Arturia launch OB-Xa V, a software instrument based on the iconic synth OB-Xa, enhanced with groundbreaking features for an elevated sonic experience.

    Applying their expert sound engineering to recreating and updating an iconic synth, Arturia now offer an authentic software with soundscapes previously unexplored. Ideal for innovative musicians, synth programmers, and keyboardists who appreciate a fat, aggressive sound. Its versatility creates gratifying results in many distinct styles of music production, making it a valuable asset for producers and creators across multiple genres.
    OB-Xa made music history on albums released by Prince, Billy Idol, Chaka Khan, and Bon Jovi, and is most recognizable for appearing on Van Halen’s biggest hit, ‘Jump’. Contemporary musicians by the likes of Flume, Chrome Sparks, Calvin Harris, and Venetian Snares have also incorporated its energetic potential to enter a new musical dimension. OB-Xa V is here to offer the iconic sound in all its glory while opening up the instrument to more complex and satisfying creations.

    OB-Xa V by Arturia is the most ambitious recreation of OB-Xa on the market so far. Its intuitive interface makes utilizing its complex inner workings a joy.
    Legendary growl machine
    Get ready to welcome back the massive sound of OB-Xa with the perks of innovative modern technology.
    Supercharged new features
    Not only did we recreate the spirit, the sound and the features of the original instrument, but we also added new special functions to make it unique and open new sonic capacities:
    Brand new stereo spread feature 16 voice polyphony (double the original) Arpeggiator Huge unison 4 function generators Embedded effect section Over 400 deep, piercing presets
    LAUNCH OFFER
    To celebrate the launch of their most requested synth in recent years, Arturia are offering a launch deal at 149€/$149 for a limited time. Arturia users who have registered their products are rewarded with personal offers.
    Offer ends June 9th.
    Street price: 199€/$199
    Read more here
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    AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 19, 2020. FabFilter is proud to announce immediate availability of FabFilter Saturn 2, a major update to their award-winning multiband distortion and saturation plug-in. Saturn 2 sees a top-to-bottom redesign of the Saturn interface for even greater ease of use and visualization, as well as a host of new features and improvements, including 12 new distortion styles, a radically overhauled and expanded modulation system, enhanced envelopes, linear phase processing, and a pristine new ‘Superb’ High Quality mode.

    Beautiful new interface with modulation visualization
    Saturn 2 looks better and flows faster than ever. The darker color scheme makes the plug-in easier to look at for extended sessions, and four interface size options and a stunning full-screen mode enable adaptation to any workspace. Modulation is now comprehensively visualized at both source and target, too, with color-coded collars and tracks on knobs and sliders animating in response to modulation input, the source flow area giving an eye-catching overview of all mod signals, and indicators on controls and bands showing which parameters are being modulated at a glance.
    More distortion types
    Saturn 2 almost doubles the number of distortion styles on board from 16 to 28. ‘Subtle’ versions of the Tape, Tube, and Saturation styles provide low-intensity warming, while four new British (Rock, Pop) and American (Tweed, Plexi) Amp styles perfectly model well-known guitar amplifiers, three Transformer styles (Subtle, Gentle, Warm) open up abrasive new possibilities, and the Foldback and Breakdown FX styles reshape and mutate sounds beyond recognition, the latter combining down-pitching with heavy distortion.
    Big modulation changes
    With virtually no limit placed on the combination of 16-step XLFOs, Envelope Generators, Envelope Followers, XY Controllers, and MIDI sources that can be used in a preset, Saturn has always been serious about creative modulation, and Saturn 2 takes the whole system to the next level. Curve the Envelope Generator’s Attack, Decay, and Release stages for a smoother or more aggressive response, activate the Envelope Follower’s new Transient detection mode to tightly track drums and percussion, and route discrete band inputs to both Envelope sources as triggering signals — pulverize hi-hats to the rhythm of the kick drum, for example. The XY Controller’s new Slider mode, meanwhile, slims it down to vertical-only operation, and the XLFO benefits from legato MIDI triggering and targeting of the Frequency Offset and Balance parameters for modulation. And with custom naming of individual mod sources now possible, users can customize their Saturn 2 presets for effortless navigation.
    Mastering grade saturation
    The new ‘Subtle’ saturation types make Saturn 2 the mastering engineer’s secret weapon, bringing enlivening presence and fizz to final mixes. In order to meet the exacting demands of such mission- critical application, the band crossovers now offer a choice of 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 dB/octave roll-off slopes, the new ‘Superb’ High Quality mode switches the plug-in to 32x oversampling for almost total elimination of aliasing, and the Linear Phase option ensures maximum coherence for the crossovers and High Quality modes.
    Key features:
    • 28 diverse distortion styles, from warming tube and tape saturation to screaming American and British guitar amps, Transformers, bit crushing, smearing, rectification, and more
    • Up to six separate processing bands, with variable crossover slopes: 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 dB/octave
    • Independent Drive, Mix, Feedback, Dynamics, Tone, and Level controls for every band
    • Two High Quality modes for 8x and 32x oversampling
    • Regular stereo and mid/side processing
    • Intuitive interactive multiband display
    • Powerful, flexible modulation system: drag and drop as many 16-step XLFOs, XY Controllers, Envelope Generators, Envelope Followers, Sliders, and MIDI Sources as required
    • Full visual feedback of modulation via parameter animation and ‘source flow’
    • Linear phase mode for mastering applications
    • Four interface size options and full-screen mode
    • Carefully curated factory preset library for amp modeling, coloration, lo-fi degradation, and FX
    • All the usual FabFilter features users have come to expect: perfectly fine-tuned knobs and controllers, interactive MIDI Learn, undo/redo and A/B switch, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an extensive help file with interactive help hints, sample accurate automation, SSE optimization, and more
    FabFilter Saturn 2 is now available for EUR 129, USD 154 or GBP 114, supporting both Windows and macOS in VST and VST 3, Audio Units, AAX, and AudioSuite plug-in formats. Bundles with FabFilter Saturn 2 and other FabFilter plug-ins are also available at: www.fabfilter.com/shop
    Existing FabFilter customers can purchase or upgrade to FabFilter Saturn 2 with very attractive discounts by logging into their online user account: www.fabfilter.com/myaccount
    System requirements are either Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP (32-bit and 64-bit) and a VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools, or Mac OS X 10.8 or higher (64-bit only) with Intel processor, and an Audio Units host, VST 2/3 host, or Pro Tools.
    To make self-quarantine just a little bit easier during the COVID-19 pandemic, FabFilter offers free 30-day evaluation extensions for all their plug-ins, including Saturn 2.
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    Ash Vale, UK (May 14, 2020) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, today announced its newest portable standalone music production centre the MPC Live II, packed with all the enhancements from the recent software update for the entire MPC line, MPC 2.8.
    MPC Live II builds on its phenomenally successful predecessor and introduces built-in monitor speakers for a completely standalone music-making experience. While travelling or in the studio, MPC Live II is ready to perform wherever inspiration strikes!
    Standalone Music Production
    Like the MPC X and MPC One, MPC Live II operates as a fully standalone music production centre. MPC Live II is powered by MPC software – a unique hardware / software ecosystem that empowers users with the legendary, feature-rich workflow that has been used on countless hits since the introduction of the MPC series. The 7-inch, multi-gesture touchscreen enables producers to access all the features needed to create a beat or a recording from start to finish. MPC Live II also adds 5 new hardware buttons to improve the editing workflow. With features including Mute, Time Correct and Mix, users can edit and tweak tracks without skipping a beat.

    Newest MPC 2.8 Software
    New to Akai Professional’s standalone, multi-core powered MPC Series is MIDI Multi capability. The MPC Software 2.8 update, transforms MPC Live II into the ultimate MIDI sequencing studio centrepiece. Now users can simultaneously connect and route all the MIDI gear in their studio, including class-compliant USB Keyboards, MIDI interfaces and USB to CV modules, supercharging MPC Live II’s I/O capability. Fuse this with deep internal MIDI routing capability across tracks, comprehensive MIDI routing to any MIDI compatible synthesiser, drum machine or sound module, and even multitrack recording capability, and MPC Live II forms the beating heart of any production setup.
    Built-In Monitors
    MPC Live II’s built-in monitoring system offers a dynamic response spanning the full musical range, meticulously reproducing detailed high-frequency audio information while still delivering accurate low frequencies. From sharp, cutting hi-hats to punchy 808 drums and deep bass lines, MPC Live II eliminates all barriers between beatmakers and their music. MPC Live II’s built-in monitors not only provide a convenient set of reference monitors for studio use, but a great platform for listening, creating and collaborating on- the-go without headphones.

    CV/Gate, WiFi, and Bluetooth Connectivity
    With MPC Live II, complete standalone production capability fuses with an ultra-portable specification and an arsenal of connectivity options for complete hook-up flexibility with all your studio gear. With eight new CV/Gate outputs (four TRS jacks), producers can now incorporate modular connectivity into their MPC Live setup. Coupled with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, users can also enjoy the seamless side-by- side workflow of MPC and Ableton Live.
    Rechargeable Battery
    The most complete mobile production experience couldn’t exist without a reliable power source for long- lasting on-the-go sessions. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery gives you all the power you need for up to five hours of on-the-go music creation, so you can work wherever inspiration strikes.
    16GB Sound Library
    The MPC Live II comes with a robust 16GB sound library of high-quality samples and loops, including a new library from F9 Audio and the new Sonic Boom sound set. For those who need even more access to content, your Splice account curations are just a few taps away, with direct access via the 7-inch multi-gesture touchscreen and Wi-Fi connection.
    MPC Live II Hardware Features
    • Standalone MPC (no computer necessary)
    • Natively powered by MPC 2.8 software
    • Built-In stereo studio monitor speakers
    • Internal rechargeable battery – up to five hours of on-the-go use
    • Four TRS CV/Gate jacks (eight outputs total)
    • Brilliant 7-inch multi-touch display
    • Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connectivity
    • 16GB included content
    MPC 2.8 Software Enhancements
    • MIDI Multi allowing users to record multiple MIDI or audio tracks simultaneously
    • USB MIDI input and output support to work with any class-compliant MIDI device
    • MIDI layering capability
    • Time Correct enable/disable toggling
    • Q-Link overlay display
    • Edit Pad Map
    • Available for MPC One, MPC Live, MPC Live II and MPC X
    “We are relentless in our pursuit of the most comprehensive standalone music production experience,” says Dan Gill, Senior Product Manager for Akai Professional. “With every workflow consideration, every feature-set and function, we purposefully set out to create devices that are effortless conduits of the creative process. By incorporating stereo monitors, MPC Live II delivers every standalone tool producers and beatmakers need to capture inspiration wherever it strikes.”
    MPC Live II is available immediately with an MSRP of 1199.99€*.
    MPC 2.8 is also available immediately as a free download for all MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC X and MPC One users.
    For more information on MPC Live II and MPC 2.8, visit akaipro.com
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    The Mixtrack Platinum FX and Mixtrack Pro FX controllers give all DJs easy access to pro features with effects buttons, large 6-inch capacitive-touch jog wheels, and 16 multi-function performance pads.
    Introducing the 4-deck Mixtrack Platinum FX and the 2-deck Mixtrack Pro FX from Numark – your entry-point into the exciting world of DJ starts here! These controllers establish new benchmarks at this DJ controller price point for delivering a full roster of features, great sound, ease of use and remarkable value for DJs just getting started, as well as established DJs looking for professional features at a great price.
    Mixtrack Platinum FX
    This 4-deck DJ controller with jog wheel displays and effects paddles provides easy access to the key features any DJ needs to create their best performance. Everything a DJ needs to sound professional right away! The large 6-inch jog wheels, 24-bit digital soundcard for pristine sound quality, six dedicated software effects buttons for easy transitions, 16 performance pads for hot cues, auto loop, fader cuts and sampling make it easy for any DJ to sound their best.
    An easy-to-navigate effects section delivers perfect transitions. Dual paddle triggers, previously only available on higher priced controllers, enable DJs to mix with software effects on each channel. Apply dry/wet and adjust the beat multiplier for just the right feel.

    At the heart of the Mixtrack Platinum FX is direct access to six dynamic software effects:
        Echo     Reverb     Flanger     Phaser     HPF (High Pass Filter)     LPF (Low Pass Filter) Control the Music with Large 6-inch Jog Wheels
    The rugged capacitive-touch jog wheel design has a large 6-inch surface for more control over scratching and precise cue placement.
    Rugged grooves on the side enable the DJ to nudge their mix into place. In the centre of the jog wheel are bright, high-resolution displays with critical song information such as:
        Beats Per Minute (BPM)     Platter position     Time remaining indicator     Pitch adjustment and speed position Four Decks in the Mix
    With the Mixtrack Platinum FX, DJs have access to four layered decks to create remixes and mashups on the fly. Access decks 3 and 4 by simply tapping the deck select button.
    Stream Millions of Songs
    Never run out of music and keep the dance floor shaking! Both of these controllers come with Serato DJ Lite, giving streaming access to millions of songs via TIDAL or SoundCloud. Upgrade to Serato DJ Pro to unlock even more features.
    Mixtrack Platinum FX Key Features
        4-deck layering DJ controller     (6) Fun, quick-launch effects with dual paddle triggers     Large 6-inch, high-resolution capacitive-touch jog wheels with colour displays     Dedicated instant loop     Full 3-band EQ and filter knobs to create audio sweeps     (16) Performance pads to access cues, loops, fader cuts and samples     24-bit audio output     Microphone input and headphone output     Includes Serato DJ Lite     Free 3-Month Subscription to TIDAL Premium upon product registration* Mixtrack Pro FX
    The Mixtrack Pro FX has all the features of the Mixtrack Platinum FX, but in a 2-deck configuration, replacing the jog wheel displays with standard capacitive-touch jog wheels. The perfect DJ controller for those looking to develop and build their DJ skills.

    Mixtrack Pro FX Key Features
        2-Deck DJ controller     (6) Fun, quick-launch effects with dual paddle triggers     Large 6-inch, high-resolution capacitive-touch jog wheels     Dedicated instant loop     Full 3-band EQ and filter knobs to create audio sweeps     (16) Performance to access cues, loops, fader cuts and samples     24-bit audio output     Microphone input and headphone output     Includes Serato DJ Lite • Free 3-Month Subscription to TIDAL Premium upon product registration*
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    This newly recorded expansion of the acclaimed Hollywood Orchestra will boast over 230 Gigabytes of pristine new recordings and powerful new features sound engineered by Shawn Murphy (2019 GRAMMY winner "Best Engineered Album, Classical", ACADEMY AWARD, C.A.S. (Cinema Audio Society), BAFTA, and EMMY award-winning sound engineer). Producers Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix have also reworked the original content of Hollywood Orchestra (which is required along with the expansion) so the whole collection has a cohesive sound and an easier workflow. Along with Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition EastWest will release its companion product Hollywood Orchestrator, which will assist in creating award-winning compositions within seconds, and much more!

     
    “Hollywood Orchestra is extremely popular with over a half a million users”, said producer Doug Rogers; “Since the release of Hollywood Orchestra, which was created over a 5 year period, we have received a wish list from users and feel we have included most of these requests, and many of our own, in the Opus Edition. The Orchestrator uses multi-samples (not loops) to automate compositions, saving the composer a lot of time, it’s very exciting!”
     
    There will be an upgrade path for existing users of Hollywood Orchestra. The Opus Edition and Orchestrator will be included in EastWest’s multiple award-winning subscription service ComposerCloud, and both will be available for purchase.
    EastWest will release more details, news and exclusive sneak peaks over the coming months on their social media channels, so be sure to follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
    About EASTWEST
    EastWest Sounds has been dedicated to perpetual innovation and uncompromising quality of Virtual Instruments for more than 30 years, setting the industry standard as the most critically acclaimed sound developer. Find more about EastWest Sounds at soundsonline.com.
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    Linköping, Sweden, May 4th, 2020: Weiss Engineering’s EQ1 has been world champ of digital mastering equalizers since its release in 1996. The triumphant sonic qualities of EQ1—combined with its flexibility as a Minimum Phase EQ, a Linear Phase EQ, or a Dynamic EQ—have made it the most highly-prized equalizer out there. A line-by-line code port of the original hardware—with added functionality and ergonomics—the Weiss EQ1 plug-in is the latest and greatest of Softube’s successful partnership with Weiss Engineering. An association that kicked off with the plug-in version of a processor with a place in every mastering studio worldwide, the Weiss DS1-MK3.

    Released in 2018, the DS1-MK3 plug-in was quickly embraced by the top producers and engineers in the field. Now, as we usher into the ring the best of digital mastering by bringing the Weiss EQ1 into the DAW, it’s finally possible to have both EQ1 and DS1-MK3 from the Weiss Gambit Series in plug-in form.
    Weiss Gambit Series for Console 1
    Next to enter the arena is the Weiss Gambit Series for Console 1. Based on the 1:1 code ports of Weiss DS1-MK3 and Weiss EQ1, the Gambit Series channel strip combines core processing elements from these two hero units into one knockout channel strip for the software/hardware hybrid Console 1. The top features of the most admired digital processors, combined with characteristic Softube extras, make Weiss Gambit Series for Console 1 the precision channel strip that engineers everywhere have been on the edge of their seats waiting for.
    Weiss Complete Collection
    For those who want it all and want it all to be Weiss, Softube is releasing the Weiss Complete Collection. The Complete Collection includes our six collaborative Weiss products: the all-new EQ1 and Gambit Series for Console 1, the prized DS1-MK3, plus MM-1, Compressor/Limiter, and Deess. This winning collection gives you indispensable, high-end Weiss mastering at a fraction of the price when purchased separately. Developed closely with and fully endorsed by Weiss Engineering and Daniel Weiss, these products prove that Swiss and Swedish engineering make a stellar team. Every mastering house worldwide will want this bundle of plug-ins in their collection.
    In short
    NEW: Weiss EQ1 plug-in—the standard of digital mastering EQs and a must-have for mastering houses worldwide NEW: Weiss Gambit Series for Console 1—the fusion of the core processing elements of DS1-MK3 and EQ1 into one channel strip NEW: Weiss Complete Collection—six collaborative plug-ins including EQ1, Gambit Series for Console 1, DS1-MK3, MM-1, Compressor/Limiter, and Deess Created with and endorsed by Weiss Engineering
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    980 Spark is a unit that consists of three modules: Compressor, Colour, and Saturator...
    This plug-in was especially designed to help enrich and thicken audio content with minimum of effort, without compromising quality and usability. It is a handy tool for sound design, as well as a sophisticated saturation unit.
    All the controls are carefully selected with workflow in mind, enabling the user to quickly achieve the desired result, while retaining the versatility of the plug-in and allowing space for experimentation.

    980 Spark is mostly suited for use during the production process, especially in electronic music but also acoustic or live applications. Combining Compression, EQ and Saturation, allows control of the dynamic range and harmonic content of the sound.
    The signal first runs through the "Compressor" module, then through the "Colour" module and finally into the "Saturator". This way, the first two stages ("Compressor" and "Colour") essentially define the dynamic and spectral characteristics of the sound that will excite the Saturator, creating a unique spectrum of capabilities on the saturation effect.
    Features
    980 Spark features an easy to use interface, with sample peak metering and clip indication at each output stage for easy gain staging through the plug-in, and expertly tuned modules for musical application...
    A compressor based on the analogue envelope detection circuit. 6 carefully developed EQ curves. 6 selected and modified saturation algorithms. A combination of the three modules that creates a unique spectrum of saturation effects. Pricing & Availability 980 SPARK:
    List Price: $129
    MAP: $99
    Introductory Promo: $49
    An introductory promotion shall be available from May 5th, through May 17th, 2020, at the highlighted price above.
    MIA Laboratories' plug-ins are available through all reputable pro audio resellers worldwide via Plugivery Distribution: plugivery.com/about/dealers
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    BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC: software applications, software effects, and hardware processors developer Audified is proud to introduce an all-new intuitive plug-in product line with VocalMint Saturator — an easy-to-use, one-knob valve saturation shaper with vocal- and speech-specialising powerful processing hidden under the hood — as of April 23…

    Unlike most one-knob-style plug-ins that only do one thing — think processing a track linearly with a specific effect, Audified’s all-new VocalMint Saturator processes a track through its virtual signal chain to tune multiple vocal- and speech-specific parameters simultaneously. As a valve saturation shaper par excellence, it ably achieves this under the hood — and all without interruption to the creative process. After all, valve saturation is not a linear phenomenon and neither is VocalMint Saturator’s taper. Indeed, it is intelligently optimised for mixing vocals and speech, so saturates accordingly across the whole range of the knob that dominates a gorgeous GUI (Graphical User Interface) that is as easy on the eye as it is to use with a menu that can remain closed or opened for easily accessing additional controls, such as a zoom option or dBU/dBFS calibration.
    Intuitive in use, anyone can master VocalMint Saturator in a matter of seconds. Saying that, though, there lies a powerful beast below its superficially simplistic surface, saturating whatever track it is applied to while also shaping it using pre-tuned algorithms developed from Audified’s considerable collective music production experience. As Audified has helpfully chosen and carefully crafted the whole saturation chain involved, including subtle equalisation... voilá! All the user needs to do is turn the knob and enjoy employing the vocal- and speech-enhancing results on their own music production.
    VocalMint Saturator is available to purchase for a time-limited COVID-19 crisis promo price of only $29.00 USD until May 14, 2020 — rising thereafter to $79.00 USD — from Audified’s online shop here: https://shop.audified.com/products/vocalmint-saturator
    VocalMint Saturator can be directly downloaded as an AAX, AU, VST2, VST3 64-bit native plug-in for MacOS (10.9 and above) and an AAX, VST2, VST3 32- and 64-bit native plug-in for Windows (7, 8, and 10) — alongside a demo version — from Audified here: https://services.audified.com/download (Note that VocalMint Saturator is serial number-protected, so no iLok is required.)
    For more in-depth info, please visit the dedicated VocalMint Saturator webpage here: https://shop.audified.com/products/vocalmint-saturator
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    Iisalmi, Finland –May 2020... Genelec –the global leader in professional loudspeakers –is to donate a percentage of every sale of its new RAW loudspeaker range to the Audio Engineering Society (AES), for the remainder of this year. Additionally, Genelec will be funding ten one-year AES memberships for those individuals whose lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

    Founded in the United States in 1948, the AES is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Since then, the Society has grown to become an international organisation that unites audio engineers, creative artists, scientists and students worldwide by promoting advances in audio, and disseminating new knowledge and research.
    Genelec has been a sustaining member of the AES for many years, and greatly appreciates the benefits that the Society brings to individuals for career advancement, and to the audio industry as a whole. The AES’s crucial Standards work, promotion of audio research, development of milestone events and education spanning the breadth of audio technology has led the industry forward for more than 70 years.
    Unfortunately, the cashflow of the AES has been significantly affected recently by the coronavirus situation. So to help sustain itself and continue to support its members, the Society is looking to raise $500,000 in donations.
    Genelec Managing Director Siamak Naghian comments:
    “To us, the AES represents the only serious forum for the development of audio, and the work it does for our industry is invaluable. In its pursuit of excellence and dedication to raising the bar in the industry, it is without equal, and our approaches have much in common. We will do everything we can to help the Society through the ongoing crisis, and this donation is just one way of showing our support and appreciation for this much-loved institution.”
    Genelec’s special RAW aluminium colour finish is available on a selection of the most popular models in its Studio, AV and Home Audio ranges. All RAW models feature the timeless Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) design, developed in close collaboration with leading industrial designer Harri Koskinen, and fashioned from recycled aluminium. The RAW versions require no painting and less finishing material than standard painted models –creating an even more environmentally friendly loudspeaker that allows the natural beauty of the enclosure’s raw aluminium to shine through, and gives each individual loudspeaker a unique look and feel.
    Genelec will donate a percentage of each global RAW sale to the AES, and is also inviting professional or student members of the audio community who have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis to apply for a 12 month AES membership. Genelec will then select ten worthy recipients, and fund the membership for eachof them. This initiative sits alongside Genelec’s existing Ilpo Martikainen Audio Visionary Scholarship, offered annually to U.S. graduate students in the field of audio engineering who are members of the Society. The scholarship is offered in associationwith the AES Education Foundation to students who have a passion for advancing audio through innovation and technology development.
    “Genelec has been a steadfast partner to the AES for decades, contributing resources and expertise that play a major role in the quality of our Convention technical programs,” shares AES President Agnieszka Roginska. “Genelec engineers consistently and generously share their knowledge as well, enriching the dialogues that advance the science and practice that are the foundation of professional audio. With the announcement that they are contributing a share of the proceeds of all sales of the new Genelec RAW loudspeakers to the AES’s current fundraising initiative, Genelec is reinforcing their commitment to the continued vitality of the audio industry. The AES greatly appreciates Genelec’s pledge of yet further support, helping sustain the Society’s essential contributions to the audio industry.”
    For more information on the AES fundraising initiative please visit: https://customer258769455.portal.membersuite.com/donations/MakeDonation.aspx
    To apply to Genelec for a one year AES membership please visit:
    www.genelec.com/AES
    For more information on Genelec RAW, please visit
    www.genelec.com/RAW
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    Asheville, NC - May 4, 2020 - The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce Moogmentum in Place, an upcoming series of fundraising live stream events. The performances will take place from May 9th - May 31st and will celebrate Bob Moog’s 86th birthday and the one year anniversary of the Moogseum, both of which occur on May 23rd. Moogmentum In Place will feature performances, musical and technical insights, and question and answer sessions with a prodigious and varied group of legendary musicians and music technologists. All events will be streamed from the Foundation’s Facebook page where attendees from around the world will have the opportunity to donate in any amount.

    Moogmentum In Place will feature film composers and synthesists Alex Wurman (May 9th) and Michael Whalen (May 17th), renowned keyboardist and musical director Greg Phillinganes (May 15th), former Earth, Wind & Fire keyboardist Larry Dunn interviewed by Jerry Kovarsky (May 21st), theremin virtuoso and music technologist Randy George (May 23rd), and electro-acoustic violist/composer Martha Mooke (May 28th). A virtual tour of the Moogseum and other events are also planned. Further information about each event will be released the week prior to it occuring.
    “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate my father’s birthday and the anniversary of the Moogseum than to share an exploration of the Moog legacy through music, educational insights, and inspiration,“ noted Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Foundation. “We are deeply grateful to all of the musicians who are donating their time and talents to help share the transcendental power of music with a worldwide community during this difficult time, and to help raise much-needed funding for the Foundation due to the closing of the Moogseum in mid-March.”
     
    Further details about Moogmentum In Place can be found on the Foundation’s Facebook page and website, both of which will be updated as more events are confirmed.
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    Aston Microphones are used the world over by countless artists, engineers and producers who rely on their incredible sound quality and near indestructible build for their work.
    Every Aston mic to date has been developed in conjunction with the Aston 33 panel, a 600 strong group of many of the top industry professionals in the business who, through a series of blind listening tests, have ensured that each mic produced has outperformed all the competition, including big brand mics costing 10 times as much.

    Now it’s YOUR turn!
    Aston Element will be the first microphone in the world to have a sound crafted by the public, the musicians, engineers and producers who will eventually be using it to create their own musical magic. Aston have taken the mic to prototype stage – now here’s the chance to have your say on how the final version will sound. By registering to take part you can become a member of a voting panel who take part in a series of blind-listening tests.
    There will be several stages of public voting between late April and July 2020. At each stage you will be able to listen to 5 takes for each of 3 audio sources (male vocal, female vocal and acoustic guitar) recorded on prototypes of the new Aston, alongside a number of competitors’ mics. Then you’ll rate them, from best to worst. But here’s the thing – you won’t know which sound files are which, or even which mics are being used in the test!
    After each voting stage Aston’s design team will modify the prototypes in line with the voting results and the blind-listening test process will be repeated. Only when the new Aston mic is consistently voted the best sounding microphone will the Element be signed off for production. This whole process is being peer reviewed by participating magazines and a team of independent professional engineers and producers.
    This is a unique chance for you to contribute to the sound design of a professional studio microphone.
    Link to Aston Voting Site
    Sign up to be part of the Aston Family Developer team
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    Available from Tuesday April 28th, 2020, via Plugivery Distribution and all reputable pro audio resellers worldwide, Plugivery are proud to welcome Pulsar Audio to their increasing list of audio plug-in and software application manufacturing brands.
    MU LIMITER/COMPRESSOR
    "An Industry-Standard Tube Compressor"

    The most faithful emulation of a modern yet legendary tube compressor/limiter – perfect glue for mixing and mastering.
    There are several reasons to use a variable-bias tube compressor. One is the exceptional compression transparency that this kind of compressor can achieve, even when pushed into extreme gain reduction. Another – and perhaps the most common – is their ability to add cohesion or "glue" to buses, whole mixes and masters.
    With its unique Topology Preservation Technology, Pulsar Mu sounds objectively identical to the hardware in every production context, and even makes improvements such as an increased signal-to-noise ratio.
    ECHOREC
    "The Best Software Emulation of the Binson Echorec 2"

    Echorec is a software emulation of the iconic echo/delay unit of the same name, produced by the Italian brand Binson in the 1960s.
    Vintage Echorec devices are known for their saturation, self-oscillation, and oversound, all shaping the music produced in the 70s. They are also, however, known to be fragile and difficult to maintain.
    The Pulsar Echorec plug-in gives you a faithful emulation of this legendary echo unit; furthermore, many workflow improvements have been added to the original, such as the ability to change the motor speed (and so the delay time) in real time or to sync it to any tempo, including a tapped tempo.
    Three different units, in different conditions, have also been precisely modeled, to have all sounds from the cleanest magnetic delay, to the most grunge.
    These additions and the signature sound of the Binson Echorec 2 make this echo a must-have tool for any mixer who wants to add the subtle analog life, which is sorely lacking in digital delay plug-ins.
    SMASHER
    "All Buttons In, All The Time"

    A straightforward extreme compressor modeled after the "British mode" of a uniquely modified 1176 compressor.
    Smasher is an unprecedented custom modification of the classic Urei 1176 compressor circuit, a unique formula stumbled upon while fine-tuning other algorithms.
    While remaining very close to the original circuitry, the modifications built into Smasher will add definition to transients and make your tone more aggressive. Customers love using it to enhance the ambience in drum busses, but there are many more creative uses too. Smasher won’t work on every single track, but where it does, it works magic.
    Smasher excels at raw and gritty sounds, calling to mind bands like Vulfpeck, The Whitefield Brothers and The Black Keys.
    System Requirements & Compatibility :
    macOS 10.8 or above
    Win 7 or above
    Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon or AMD equivalent
    OpengGL 2.0 compatible GPU
    4 GB RAM
    2 authorizations per license (iLok* machine, 2/3 key, or Cloud)
    *An iLok account is required, and PACE iLok License Manager installation required for authorization.
    Pricing & Availability :
    Available at introductory promotional prices below from April 28th, 2020, until Monday May 11th (midnight PST)...
    Mu Limiter/Compressor
    List Price: $149
    MAP: $129
    Intro Promo: $49
    Echorec
    List Price: $99
    MAP: $89
    Intro Promo: $29
    Smasher
    List Price: $49
    MAP: $39
    Intro Promo: $19
    Pulsar Audio products are available from April 28th, 2020, through all reputable pro audio resellers worldwide via Plugivery Distribution.
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    There is more to a great plug-in than the sound quality it imparts on your tracks. Workflow and user-friendliness are arguably equally important. To that end, we are proud to finally announce the completely overhauled Preset Collection, already available in the most recent update of all native Softube plug-ins.
    Use category icons to sort by instrument, or browse pro-user collections. Take a smoother stroll through your options with list view. Resize the presets window to your preference, or simply stay in the plug-in window, using the pull-down menu or the click-through arrows. It's slicker, quicker, and sicker than ever before.
    Video: Introducing the new Preset Collection
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    Berlin, April 23rd, 2020 – Native Instruments today releases its first three MASSIVE X Expansions; RUSH, PULSE, and SCENE.
    Each Expansion contains 150 presets for the synth tailored toward a certain sound, created by expert sound designers who were involved in the development of MASSIVE X and the creation of its factory library.

    Made for producers, composers, and musicians, MASSIVE X Expansions provide fundamental, professional sound design for those who need a certain sound, and can be endlessly tweaked, patched, and rewired for those who want to take things further.
    RUSH sees dancefloor-focused, melodic leads and pads come to the fore – ranging from complex and shifting patches to cutting, front-and-center sounds.
    PULSE is oriented toward bass patches – from the contemporary, edgy sounds indigenous to its digital architecture, to forward-thinking takes on low-end classics.
    SCENE is geared towards soundscapes, textures, and atmospheres, and exploits MASSIVE X’s versatility.
    Native is celebrating the launch by offering all three Expansions for the price of two. Anybody who has so far slept on MASSIVE X can upgrade or buy it with a $50 discount, and will additionally get RUSH, PULSE, and SCENE for free. The special offer is available until May 10th, 2020.
    Read more here
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    Rob Papen has announced the immediate release of his latest virtual synth – QUAD. Originally created as a Rack Extension for Reason, QUAD is now also available as a VST/AU/AAX plugin, much to the delight of Rob Papen fans!
    Rob Papen QUAD features two Oscillators with a seemingly simple arsenal of classic waveforms yet QUAD's sonic palette is huge thanks to the vast modulation possibilities that this virtual synth has to offer.

    QUAD's Oscillators can be combined by using many cross-modulation functions thus generating a wide range of harmonics. Sculpt your sounds even further with the Phase Distortion and WaveShaper. These tools are brought to life by four XY-Pads, which can be moved through an extensive modulation matrix.
    QUAD’s Oscillators are complemented by two top-notch analog-modeled Filters, an arpeggiator, and two high-quality effects processors.
    QUAD Features:
    Four powerful XY-Pads which offer an expansive set of modulation possibilities Two oscillators featuring an arsenal of classic waveforms Over 750 professionally designed presets Unique Phase Distortion and Waveshaper tools 2 in-built FX slots with multiple effects on offer And more! QUAD is available now with an introductory 20% off!
    Normal pricing: £79.95 / €99 / $99
    Intro pricing: £63.95 / €79 / $79
    For full details visit: https://www.timespace.com/products/rob-papen-quad
    QUAD has been added to Rob Papen’s eXplorer 6 collection for free! eXplorer 6 includes all Rob Papen synths and effects plugins with special upgrade pricing for existing Rob Papen product users. For details visit: https://www.timespace.com/products/rob-papen-explorer-6
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    After announcing free iPad software and free trial offers, Arturia are launching a large-scale sale of 50% off on selected software titles. The perfect opportunity for music producers to expand their possibilities with virtual instruments, music-making softwares, and sound libraries.
    The offer is available for selected software titles, begins on 21st April, is effective immediately and until 7th May.

    SOFTWARE INSTRUMENTS
    V COLLECTION INSTRUMENTS
    50% OFF
    The legendary keyboards, synths, pianos, organs, and samplers set. All V Collection instruments are available at half price individually:
    CZ V Mellotron V Synthi V B-3 V Clavinet V CMI V DX7 V Piano V Synclavier V Stage-73 V Farfisa V Mini V Jup-8 V ARP 2600 V Prophet V Modular V CS-80 V Wurli V VOX Continental V Matrix-12 V Solina V Buchla Easel V SEM V ANALOG LAB
    50% OFF
    Arturia’s most user-friendly music making software is available at half price. With a rich palette of over 6500 presets for instant music production.
    PIGMENTS
    50% OFF
    A tremendously powerful software synthesizer combining wavetable, virtual analog, granular and sampling for creating the most personal sounds with intuitive workflow and presets from legendary artists.
    SOFTWARE EFFECTS
    FX COLLECTION PLUG-INS
    50% OFF
    Arturia’s highly acclaimed collection of effects, including preamps, reverbs, compressors, delays, filters, and more. Ideal for completing tracks with a creative touch. All individual effects from FX Collection at half price: Rev PLATE-140 Rev SPRING-636 Rev INTENSITY Filter MINI Filter M12 Filter SEM Pre 1973 Pre TridA Pre V76 Comp VCA-65 Comp FET-76 Comp TUBE-STA Delay TAPE-201 Delay ETERNITY Delay MEMORY BRIGADE SOUNDBANKS
    SOUND PACKS
    50% OFF
    All soundbanks are available to purchase at half price. Expendable in Analog Lab, V Collection, or Pigments, this offer extends to all individual sound packages. New and existing customers can choose from an array of cinematic soundscapes, tributes to legendary artists such as Pink Floyd or Aphex Twin, or genre-specific packs including house, trance, trap, or hip-hop.
    Read more here
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    Beatport joins with Loopcloud, Plugin Boutique, LANDR, iZotope, and Roland Cloud to identify groundbreaking new artists, and give away over $100,000 in prizes and a Beatport release to 50 winning producers.
    Carrying on Beatport’s 16-year tradition of fostering the growth of the electronic music community, the Beatport Producer Challenge will scour the world for 50 producers on the cusp of greatness.  Partnering with Loopcloud and Plugin Boutique, LANDR, iZotope, and Roland Cloud, the Beatport Producer Challenge will create a path to notoriety for talented producers across Beatport’s ten most popular music genres.

    Utilizing the diverse platforms and software available from Loopcloud, Plugin Boutique, LANDR, iZotope, and Roland Cloud, aspiring producers will have until Monday, May 11, 2020, to create a wholly original piece of music to enter into the competition. Winners will be awarded highly-prized software and subscriptions, totalling over $100,000 in value from these great partners. In addition, every winner's track will be released and exclusively promoted to the Beatport community, giving unprecedented focus and attention to each of the 50 winning entries.
    In order to augment and enhance the producer’s toolkit for the Beatport Producer Challenge, each entrant will get a one month free trial of Loopcloud, giving them a choice of 4 unique sample packs, 300 credits to spend, and full Loopcloud functionality.
    Additionally, all producers entering the competition will have access to a free trial of LANDR’s incredible mastering and distribution platform so they can master their completed track for free before uploading it for consideration in the Challenge.
    Likewise, all entrants will have access to a 30-day free trial of Roland Cloud, complete with Techno Patches and Patterns for the JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, SH-101, TB-303, TR-808, and TR-909.
    Beatport’s world-class curation team will choose 50 winners for the most popular ten genres: Techno, Tech House, House, Melodic House & Techno, Deep House, Drum & Bass, Minimal / Deep Tech, Trance, Dance / Future / Bass House, Afro House.
    Video: Beatport Producer Challenge | $100,000 in Prizes!
    The 50 winners will receive:
    One year of Beatport LINK PRO+ and $50 in credits on Beatport.com One year of Loopcloud Studio Plugin Boutique Scaler Music Theory Tool An iZotope Beatport Bundle with an Iris 2 Sample-Based Synthesizer, DDLY Dynamic Delay, Mobius Filter, and Elements Suite One year of LANDR Pro and Lethal Synth plugin; and a One Year Roland Cloud Membership. Read more here
     
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    OXFORD ENGLAND - Solid State Logic (SSL) receives the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its excellence in Innovation, for audio technology for broadcast. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for UK businesses, recognising and celebrating business excellence across the UK.

    Since its launch in 2015, the System T broadcast platform has quickly gained a reputation for delivering in mission critical performance applications, with a unique broadcast feature set, modular system approach, and pristine high-quality audio delivery.
    With AoIP-based routing at its core, plus full immersive and next generation audio features, System T has been designed for the challenges of modern broadcast production, whether in the studio for news and entertainment programming, or for OB covering live events and sports.
    Nigel Beaumont, Managing Director, comments, “At Solid State Logic we are incredibly proud to receive this award as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. We dedicate it to all our amazing staff, partners and clients, past and present. Being part of Audiotonix since 2017 means we have new levels of expertise and ongoing investment to help us continue to innovate, and this award for System T is testament to that.”

    Solid State Logic
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    Neu-Anspach, Germany – April 21, 2020 – ‘Accessibility’ has become a topic of mounting concern for both public authorities and event organizers over the past few years. With the MIDI 5 2D, Defender® is now launching a series of traversable modular cable protectors whose multidimensional concept pairs superior flexibility and easy day-to-day use.
    Fully Modular
    With most common cable protector systems, a compromise usually has to be made between barrier-free access and trafficability. But that’s not the case with the new Defender MIDI 5 2D series: it takes an entirely new approach with its modular, multidimensional, and compatible concept. The system is equipped with a middle section module (available in lengths of 19.59 inches and 39.37 inches), a ramp, and an adapter set, which is completely compatible with the MIDI 5 2D from the widely used Defender MIDI 5 Series.

    Barrier-Free Accessibility
    Every MIDI 5 2D middle section has a drive-over ramp which can be passed over completely. The ramp module’s 6° angle fulfills almost all requirements and standards regarding barrier-free accessibility at events. The flat incline of the MIDI 5 2D Series makes it easy for wheelchair users to roll over the protectors with no trouble at all, and they’re also so stable that they can bear the weight of forklifts and trucks. The MIDI 5 2D Series naturally also features the innovative Defender LaserGrip® surface: Its special ergonomic shape and surface structure reduces the risk of an entire line of cable protectors accidentally shifting out of place.
    Handling and Flexibility
    The MIDI 5 2D modular system can be expanded both in length and width as you like, and it also ensures easy accessibility and safety even when complex cable arrangements are used, for example, close to power generators or in front-of-house areas. The well-balanced design facilitates planning in advance as well as on-site installation. The MIDI 5 2D module is also outfitted with carrying handles for efficient transport. The middle section has channels on the inside for safely and neatly laying sound, lighting, and power cables one by one.
    The Defender MIDI 5 2D cable protector series is available now.
    More information:
    Defender® MIDI 5 2D
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    Epsom, United Kingdom, April 21st, 2020 – It's been announced today that Synchro Arts, the makers of VocALign and Revoice Pro, are one of only four UK companies to win two 2020 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, one for Innovation and the other for International Trade. The Queen’s Awards celebrate the success of exciting and innovative businesses which are leading the way with pioneering products or services.

    A core benefit resulting from innovations delivered by Synchro Arts is that vocal alignment and pitch correction tasks which would have taken hours of manual editing can be performed in minutes or in some cases, instantly.
    You've most likely heard Synchro Arts products at work on countless platinum-selling and Grammy-winning music albums and on numerous Emmy-winning TV shows like Game of Thrones and Chernobyl and Oscar-winning films like Roma and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Synchro Arts was also the only UK company to receive a coveted Technology and Engineering Emmy award in 2019.
    Managing Director and Founder, Jeff Bloom, commented: “Synchro Arts has always tried to provide audio professionals with tools that help them deliver their very best work by making specific audio editing tasks easier and faster. We’ve achieved this by coming up with solutions that had never even been imagined and many of which remain unique.
    We are incredibly excited and honoured to receive two such highly distinguished awards from the Queen’s Award for Enterprise organisation, and we gratefully thank and acknowledge the skills and dedication of our amazing team and, of course, our worldwide customers for making this possible."
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