- BIAS Announces Support For Intel-Based Macs
Universal versions of its Peak Pro, Peak Pro XT, Peak LE, Master Perfection Suite, SoundSoap and SoundSoap Pro applications for both Power PC and Intel-based Macs. (03-31-2006)
- Celemony Introduces Melodyne Version 1.5
This update offers optimized Pro Tools integration, a clearer menu structure and numerous other improvements in areas such as ReWire integration, scrubbing and saving. (03-31-2006)
- Ueberschall Introduces Oriental RnB Construction Kits
Oriental RnB is based on the brand new "Elastik Engine" technology. (03-31-2006)
- Roland Debuts The Micro-CUBE Red Limited Edition Guitar Amp
All of the Micro-CUBE's famous features are onboard the Red edition, including seven COSM® amp models, six DSP effects, and a built-in digital tuner. (03-31-2006)
- Creamware Ships B4000 Organ, Unveils The Prodyssey
The new Prodyssey ASB synthesizer is the latest arrival to CreamWare's ASB family of desktop synthesizers. (03-31-2006)
- ModAmps Unveils The M1 Guitar Amp With Variable Power Control
With variable power, players can dial in perfect touch sensitivity and sustain. (03-31-2006)
- Line 6 Debuts Variax 300 Steel And Nylon String Modeling Guitars
Both the Steel and Nylon 300 versions offer exceptional feedback-resistance on stage, and unique and intuitive tone shaping options for the recording guitarist. (03-31-2006)
- Digital Musician Introduces Version 1.5 Of DML VST Plug-In
Three new functions form the core of the update. (03-30-2006)
- TerraTec Unveils AREA 61 Expandable Keyboard System
A genuine musical instrument with freely selectable, integrated sound generators (optionally available DSP soundboards) that may also serve as a central control unit for all software sequencers and virtual instruments in computer-based music studios. (03-30-2006)
- M-Audio Debuts Axiom Line of USB-MIDI Controllers
New line offers all of the features of the Oxygen line of controllers and adds premium features needed by the most discerning electronic musicians. (03-30-2006)
- RME Presents The ADI-6434 MADI To AES Converter
The compact device (19", 2U) supports 64 channels at up to 48 kHz, 32 channels at up to 96, and 16 channels at up to 192 kHz, all at 24 bit. (03-30-2006)
- Cakewalk Announces Intel Enabled Mac Support In Free Rapture™ 1.1 Software Synthesizer Update
In Rapture, musicians will find powerful and flexible wavetable synthesis in an inspired creation tool that enables vast sonic possibilities and experimentation. (03-30-2006)
- BBE Debuts DS48 Digital Loudspeaker Management System
A choice of operating and crossover modes include 4 x 2-way, 2 x 3-way + 2 aux, 2 x 4-way, 1 x 5-way + 3 aux, mono dist., stereo dist., LCRS with mono subs, 4 x 4 processor and muted/flat startup. (03-30-2006)
- VOX Introuduces The Cooltron Duel Overdrive Effects Pedal
With two overdrive circuits based the Big Ben Overdrive pedal. (03-30-2006)
- Korg Introduces C-320, C-520, And C-720 Concert Series Digital Pianos
New sounds and a fresh design. (03-29-2006)
- E-Mu Introduces The 0202 USB 2.0 Audio Interface
The 0202 USB provides users with two Class-A preamps that can be run independently or in stereo to amplify guitars, keyboards or microphones. (03-29-2006)
- ADAM Audio Debuts A7 2-Way Nearfield Studio Monitors
The unit features both balanced (XLR) and un-balanced (RCA) input connectors, allowing it to be used in almost any audio application. (03-29-2006)
- SM Pro Audio Announces The New "EP84" Multi-Channel Mic Preamp
Sturdy 2RU rack-mountable unit is designed to provide studio users with 8 channels of pristine microphone preamplification. (03-29-2006)
- Focusrite Introduces Liquid Mix Multi-Channel FireWire Mix Processor
Onboard DSP hosts 32 classic EQs and 32 vintage compressors simultaneously in the mix. (03-29-2006)
- Onboard Research Showcases Beatnik Rhythmic Analyzers
Beatnik's five analyzers each evaluate a unique aspect of a drummer's skills, and its multiple views of the timing data instantly reveal technical strengths and weaknesses to help a drummer develop a great feel and perfect accuracy. (03-29-2006)
- Gibson Guitar Showcases New Models At MusikMesse 2006
Celebrity appearances and new models at the Gibson Exhibit. (03-29-2006)
- Sabian Debuts AA Raw-Bell Dry Ride
The bright, traditional sound of AA offers a distinct contrast to the darker, traditional sound of the Hand Hammered series. (03-29-2006)
- IK Multimedia Ships AmpliTube 2
AmpliTube 2 is a complete guitar amp and effects processing plug-in, and includes everything you need to create superior modeled, infinite guitar tones. (03-29-2006)
- Moog Introduces The Little Phatty Bob Moog Tribute Edition Analog Synth
The Little Phatty boasts a 100 percent analog signal path, 100 user editable presets and a 37-note keyboard with +/-2 Octave Transpose. (03-29-2006)
- Native Instruments Introduces Kontakt 2 Player
The KONTAKT PLAYER 2 platform opens up new creative possibilities for instrument developers that benefit musicians and producers of all styles and genres. (03-29-2006)
- CME Announces VX Series Pro Controllers
The world's first keyboard controller with 9 motorized 60mm faders. (03-29-2006)
- Steinberg Presents HALion Symphonic Orchestra
27GB HSO library encompasses a vast array of articulations for strings, woodwind, brass and percussion including crescendo, decrescendo, accents, half and whole tone thrills, bowing (where applicable), portamento, pizzicato, expressivo and many more. (03-29-2006)
- Yamaha Introduces New Mobile FireWire Audio I/O With Software Suite
Two front-mounted combo inputs feature independently selectable phantom power and gain controls allowing connection of a powered source and a non-powered source simultaneously. (03-29-2006)
- Line 6 Ships LowDown Family Of Bass Amplifiers
Pro bass amplifiers deliver superb tone and performance, flexibility for live and studio usage, as well as affordability. (03-28-2006)
- Particular Sound And LinPlug Introduce Sophistry VSTi/AU Plug-In Instrument
A wide variety of ambient presets make the Sophistry perfect for any kind of ambient music and film scoring. (03-28-2006)
- NuGen Audio Announces Visualizer Beta 0.2
Users posting comments/suggestions to NuGen Audio will be entered into a prize drawing to win the full release version. (03-28-2006)
- Bigga Giggas Introduces Platinum Edition 24-Bit Sax Library For GigaStudio 3
Sound library takes full advantage of GigaStudio 3's new features. (03-28-2006)
- TASCAM Ships CD-RW900 CD Recorder With MP3 Playback
New features like MP3 playback, pitch and key control, and a keyboard input for naming takes. (03-28-2006)
- Frontier Design Group Announces Update For TranzPort Software
Update allows users to integrage TranzPort with new Intel-based Macs. (03-28-2006)
- eMedia Releases EarMaster Pro And EarMaster School Ear Training Software
EarMaster Pro is an ear training solution for musicians and music lovers at all skill levels, whether instrumentalists or singers. (03-28-2006)
- Digidesign Announces D-Show 2.0 Software Upgrade For VENUE Live Sound Environment
Software upgrade adds powerful new features, extended capabilities and improved workflows, as well as support for new DSI and DSO digital I/O cards. (03-28-2006)
- Applied Acoustics Systems Releases Update For String Studio
Free maintenance update improves functionality. (03-28-2006)
- Electro-Harmonix Releases The HOG Guitar Synthesizer
Massage new harmonic structures with the HOG's two dual envelope attack/release generators operating on 2 independent harmonic regions. (03-28-2006)
- Ueberschall Releases Hip Hop Underground Sound Library
Hip Hop Underground is a complete hip hop-style music construction Instrument. (03-28-2006)
- Novation reMOTE SL Keyboards Software Update Adds Increased Functionality For Ableton Live, Cubase, and Logic
Live 5 users can have total hands-on control over a session and Cubase/Logic users can have full mixer and instrument support. (03-27-2006)
- Big Fish Audio Introduces Loungin' House And Nu Jazz Funk Sound/Loop Libraries
New libraries explore the intimate sounds of house and the syncopated beats of nu jazz. (03-27-2006)
- A Designs Introduces Four New 500 Series-Compatible Preamp Modules
New modules cater to the demand of in-home and mobile recording studios where space is limited and affordability necessary. (03-26-2006)
- Sonic Reality And IK Multimedia Offer Free "Sonic Mini Tastefill" Sampler Of Sonic Refills
The free Sonic Mini-Tastefill demo features a taste of the sounds available from Volumes 1-5 of the Sonic Refills series. (03-26-2006)
- Digidesign Ships DV Toolkit 2 Option For Pro Tools LE Systems
DV Toolkit 2 provides an even larger collection of tools for producing high-end sound for film or video. (03-25-2006)
- Berkleemusic Announces Film Scoring 101 Class And Mark Mothersbaugh Scholarship
Film Scoring 101 begins by focusing on the aesthetics, terminology, procedures, and technical aspects of film scoring. (03-25-2006)
- Allparts Introduces The Tremol-No
Players can now switch between Hardtail, Dive-Only, or Full Floating modes on their favorite guitar, all within seconds of each other. (03-25-2006)
- LiveLab Releases Touchpad 2 MIDI VST Plugin
Free plug-in allows you to use the Synaptics touchpad as a MIDI controller on your laptop. (03-25-2006)
- Kreativ Sounds Releases SUBWaves Refill
SUBWaves contains 30 original instruments for the new Reason's unique device, the Combinator. (03-24-2006)
- Audio-Technica Introduces Next Generation Of UniPoint Microphones
With more than 30 new hanging, gooseneck, boundary and handheld microphones, the UniPoint line offers an innovation for every acoustical challenge. (03-24-2006)
- PC Publishing Introduces Three New Titles: Keep It Simple With GarageBand, Music Projects With Reason, And Ableton Live 5 Tips And Tricks
New titles take a hands-on approach to the software subjects. (03-24-2006)
- M-Audio Reloads Black Box With New Amp Models, Effects And More
This new update increases the total number of guitar and bass amp emulations from 12 to 40. (03-24-2006)
- GospelKeyboard Releases Urban Worship Xtreme Instructional DVD
Designed to jump start you into the next phase of your playing. (03-23-2006)
- Minnetonka Announces VST Version Of SurCode For Dolby Pro Logic II
The VST plug-in version of SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II allows game developers to easily encode surround sound into stereo delivery formats. (03-23-2006)
- Ugo Releases Rez 2.0 VST Analog Monosynth
New version includes numerous new features as well as bug fixes. (03-23-2006)
- Gator Introduces The GRBW Rolling Rack Bag Series
These lightweight yet rigid bags are constructed of 600-Denier nylon with a polyethylene reinforced interior frame. (03-23-2006)
- Precisionsound Releases Carina Accordion For HALion/Kontakt/EXS24/Gigastudio And SoundFont
Multisampled Swedish Hagström Accordion with 7 registers and a separate noise program. (03-23-2006)
- No Island Media And A N D Music Corp. Team Up For The Kurzweil 2661 Video Podcast Series
The program will be available in May 06, and will be formatted for delivery to multiple digital platforms. (03-23-2006)
- TheAirtightGarage Announces The Shelia Electric Guitar Amplifier
The Shelia is an all-tube, two-channel amplifier in head format. (03-22-2006)
- IK Multimedia And Sonic Reality Announce Miroslav Refill Series Now Shipping
The Miroslav Refill Series are 6 new titles plus a Miroslav Refill Gold bundle containing collections of high end Orchestra and Choir sounds from the legendary archives of Miroslav Vitous. (03-22-2006)
- Big Fish Audio Introduces Breakbeat Jazz Sound Library
Vinyl sounding breaks you can mix, EQ, tune, and combine with thousands of other break elements. (03-22-2006)
- BSM Releases The Ambassador Treble/Midrange Boost
The Ambassdor is a crossover between the Rangemaster, Orange Booster, and Winston Booster. (03-22-2006)
- Vienna Symphonic Library Releases First Five Vienna Instruments Collections Of The Symphonic Cube
Solo Strings, Chamber Strings, Orchestral Strings I, Orchestral Strings II, and Woodwinds I are now available worldwide from distributors and dealers. (03-21-2006)
- FiberPlex Introduces MD-3 Multi-Control Interface Translator For LightViper™
The LightViper MD-3 is a multiple control interface device for translating RS-422, RS-232 and MIDI control signals through LightViper fiber optic transport systems. (03-21-2006)
- MC² Audio Expands Lightweight E Series Power Amps With E4-75
The E4-75 comes after 18 months of development and is designed for use in a wide variety of applications, including touring monitor racks. (03-21-2006)
- WWAYM Releases NEWQ Pro For Mac OS X
NWEQ Pro is an advanced version of the already known NWEQ. (03-21-2006)
- Eventide Ships Anthology II Bundle And Extends Upgrade Offer
Anthology II features fifteen plug-ins, giving artists and engineers unprecedented production capabilities in one package. (03-21-2006)
- Audio-Technica Introduces AT-MX381 SmartMixer
Features 8 balanced mic- or line-level inputs, each with 48V phantom power, individual gain and volume controls, adjustable gate attenuation, and a low-cut filter to minimize pickup of undesirable noise. (03-20-2006)
- Polyfractus Unveils "Model" Freeware AudioUnit Plug-In
From warm classic echo effects to the strangest modulations and musical patterns. (03-20-2006)
- TheLoopBox.com Launches With Downloadable Loop And Sample Packs
All the audio files are 24-bit wav files, and they come bundled with program files for some of the most popular soft samplers around. (03-20-2006)
- Acoustica Software Announces Spin It Again™ Vinyl To CD Software
Spin It Again also cleans recordings by getting rid of click and pop record noise, or by removing hiss and hum off old cassette recordings. (03-20-2006)
- Digidesign Ships The New Music Production Toolkit Option For Pro Tools LE And Pro Tools M-Powered Systems
With the Music Production Toolkit, users can take advantage of an impressive collection of plug-ins and enhanced editing tools, increased track count, and the ability to easily export mixes as MP3 files. (03-20-2006)
- Alfred Releases Santana: All That I Am Piano/Vocal/Chords Edition
Piano/Vocal/Chords Edition provides lyrics with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record; TAB Edition provides complete note-for-note guitar TAB transciptions. (03-19-2006)
- Turbosound Introduces Three New Aspect Series Loudspeakers
Units to ship May 2006. (03-19-2006)
- Reverend Expands Stage King Series With the Club King HB Electric Guitar
Excellent sustain and attack are coupled with substantial resonance, for a thick tone that's suitable for blues, jazz and rock. (03-18-2006)
- K-Sounds Introduces Artikulation Sound Set For Yamah Motif ES, Motif Rack ES, S90 ES, And MO
Artikulation features a large collection of solo and ensemble brass, woodwind, and string instruments, plus ethnic winds, synths and electric guitars - over 200 sounds in all. (03-18-2006)
- Rupert Neve Designs Launches Portico 5043 Limiter-Compressor Duo
Features fully controllable dual mono or stereo operation plus innovative feedforward/feedback detection switching. (03-18-2006)
- Garritan Releases Personal Orchestra Sibelius Edition And Rock & Pop Sample Libraries
These new playback programs provide top-quality sound sample libraries and can be played back or exported to create a CD or MP3. (03-17-2006)
- Kaces Introduces HD Series Professional Drum Bags
All models include drummer-friendly features such as self-correcting luggage grade zippers, and an interior mesh pocket for storing extra drum heads. (03-17-2006)
- ASK Video Announces Logic Level 3 Tutorial DVD
This third and final DVD not only builds on earlier concepts, but extends the users knowledge into the advanced "power-user" range. (03-17-2006)
- ModernBeats Introduces Urban Anthemz Melodic Loop Library
Urban Anthemz contains 400 loops of urban melodies, riffs, and hooks. (03-17-2006)
- Electro-Harmonix Introduces 2880 Super Multitrack Looper
The 2880 offers the familiar control setup of a multitrack digital recorder while adding flexible looping capabilities and track manipulation control. (03-16-2006)
- Clavia Releases Upgrades For Electro And Stage Series Instruments
New operating systems adds new features and makes overall improvements. (03-16-2006)
- NuGen Audio Releases Stereoplacer 2.0 VST Effect
Useful for adjusting an existing stereo signal or adding stereo depth to a mono signal. (03-16-2006)
- Native Instruments Releases KONTAKT 2 Tutorial DVD
DVD has more than six hours of high-resolution video tutorial. (03-15-2006)
- Max Magic Microtuner Updated To Version 1.5.5
Version 1.5.5 incorporates several new features and bug fixes. (03-15-2006)
- Audio Ease Announces Altiverb For Windows XP
The new version will be available before March 31, 2006 as a free download for owners of Altiverb version 5. (03-15-2006)
- CEntrance Releases Beta Version Of Universal Driver Software For Windows
The software enables consumers to combine FireWire audio interfaces from various manufacturers into one feature-rich audio system. (03-14-2006)
- Recording School Online Releases The Mixing Toolkit
Video series focuses with great detail on the art of mixing music. (03-14-2006)
- MOTU Ships Ultralite 10x14 FireWire Audio Interface
The Ultralite Offers 96kHz I/O, 8-bus mixer, front-panel LCD, standalone operation, and MIDI I/O. (03-13-2006)
- Digidesign Ships Hybrid High-Definition Synth Plug-In
Hybrid is a high-definition software synthesizer for Pro Tools® systems that combines the warmth of classic analog waveforms with digital wavetables. (03-13-2006)
- Gator Introduces GGB Series Gig Bags
These gig bags feature 2 shoulder straps for back pack style carrying and riveted reinforced handles for ease and durability. (03-12-2006)
- Smart Loops Releases SL Sample Sets For Steinberg HALion, Reason NN-XT, NI KONTAKT And Battery, And Other SoundFont 2.0 Samplers
SL Sample Sets provide musicians and producers with the pro-quality drum sounds they need for their computer-based productions. (03-11-2006)
- Ritter Upgrades Revolution Instrument Bags And Releases RP2000 Hardshell Cases And RCB700 Band Instrument Bags
The RP2000 Series is a new line of high density polyurethane hardshell guitar cases. (03-11-2006)
- Audeon Launches UFO Light VST Plug-In
UFO Light is a unique opportunity to get started with TransModal Synthesis for a fraction of the price of UFO. (03-11-2006)
- New Song Books From Alfred Including Disturbed: Ten Thousand Fists, Bruce Springsteen: Born To Run, Gavin DeGraw: Chariot, Nickelback: All The Right Reasons, And More
New titles highlight classic albums as well as today's hottest bands. (03-10-2006)
- BandmateLoops.com Introduces Eight New Loop Collections
Universal MiniPacks include full "universal" support for Apple Loops, Acidized Wave, Rex2 and ReFill formats in one package. (03-10-2006)
- Marshall Morrison Instruments Ships Morrison Digital Trumpet MIDI Wind Instrument
The MDT has been specifically designed for trumpet players to make it as easy as possible to transition from the acoustic trumpet. (03-10-2006)
- Precisionsound Releases Stingers Sound Library
Available in WAV and AIFF formats. (03-09-2006)
- Audio Damage Releases 914 Fixed Filter Bank Plug-Ins For AudioUnits And VST
The 914 is a subtle effect, capable of adding rich luster to pads, and giving percussive and lead synth sounds a vocal quality. (03-09-2006)
- Metric Halo Releases Universal Binary Drivers For Mobile I/O
This version of the driver supports all Macs running Mac OS X 10.3.9 and newer (both Intel and PowerPC). (03-08-2006)
- Godin Guitars Releases Performance Series LG And Freeway Guitars With EMG Pickups
The Freeway EMG uses two EMG 81 humbuckers, The LG EMG an EMG 81 and an EMG 85. (03-08-2006)
- MOTU Ships PCI Express Version Of PCI-424 Audio Card
Takes full advantage of today's fastest PCIe-equipped Macs and PCs. (03-08-2006)
- Eastman Guitars Introduces Otto D'Ambrosio-Designed El Rey Series Guitars
The El Rey series features Kent Armstrong pickups, complete volume, tone, and switching options, gold plated Gotoh hardware and a 25" scale length. (03-07-2006)
- GotchaNoddin Releases Five Sample Packages For NI Battery
Designed to add pre-programmed drum, effects and instrument sample chops and riff samples to the Battery software sampler versions 1 and 2. (03-07-2006)
- Kid Nepro Releases Midi Mix Downloadable Synth Library
The collection contains samples from over 25 of the best synthesizers released over the past three decades. (03-07-2006)
- Pro Tone Pedals Goes Digital With The T.V. Digital Delay Effect Pedal
The T.V. Delay features 10-580ms of rich delay with an analogue feel. (03-06-2006)
- Behringer Announces Availability Of Several New Products
Numerous products introduced at Winter NAMM '06 now available. (03-06-2006)
- MagicScore Music Introduces MagicScore Maestro Professional Notation Software
MagicScore Maestro makes editing notes easy with tools that let musicians copy, paste, delete, and transpose both single notes and selected note blocks. (03-06-2006)
- Sonic Studio Ships PreMaster CD Premastering Software
PreMaster CD combines ease of use with low cost, and it runs natively on the secure and user friendly Mac OS X. (03-05-2006)
- San Francisco Drum Company Announces 1906-2006 Commemorative Snare Drum
Drum was inspired by the military and pit orchestra drums of the era and includes design elements representing the elements and events of the time. (03-05-2006)
- BBE Introduces Free Fuzz And Main Squeeze Effects Pedals
BBE continues to expand its line of effects pedals with two new models. (03-05-2006)
- Naturally Digital Expands Into Mixing And Mastering
Naturally Digital caters to the independent music community by offering a wide range of services including recording, consulting, project management and assistance for artists, engineers and producers. (03-05-2006)
- MILLS Acoustics Introduces New Celestion-Powered Cabinets
Before making their cabs available on a mass basis, the company put them in the hands of select touring musicians. (03-04-2006)
- Gator Introduces G-Tour Lighting Case
The G-Tour 2X-M250 is designed to fit 2 Martin MAC250® style lights in a suspended secure format. (03-04-2006)
- Keith Hillebrandt Introduces Ultimate Noise Volume 3 Sound Library
The sounds on volume 3 include heavily processed live drums, dark evolving ambiences, complex noise beats, unreal fx, unusual musical tones and custom analog drums. (03-04-2006)
- Spectral Computers Announces Eight New PCs Optimized For Pro Audio Applications
Spectral offers users the choice of either Intel® or AMD based digital audio workstation configurations for any production need. (03-03-2006)
- Zero-G And Xfonic Present Urban Elementz Hip-Hop Sample Library
1.5GB library includes 35 full construction kits with BPMs ranging from 65-114, plus hundreds of scratches and a bonus section of drum hits. (03-03-2006)
- Reverend Introduces Chrome Elite Series For 2006
These American made guitars feature vintage-influenced body art, sandblasted onto smoked chrome aluminum. (03-03-2006)
- FXpansion Introduces The Newest Addition To The BFD Range: BFD Jazz & Funk Collection
Centered around three beautiful kits - a Slingerland, a Yamaha and a 6-tom Gretsch. (03-02-2006)
- Curt Sheller Publications Releases Ukulele For Guitar Players Instructional Book
For current and former guitar players discovering the ukulele for the first time or returning to the instrument. (03-02-2006)
- Syntheway Releases Organux 1.0 VST Plug-In
Virtual organ VST plug-in designed for creating a wide range of classic and modern organ sounds. (03-02-2006)
- ANWIDA Soft Introduces GEQ15P Graphic EQ Plug-In For Windows Media Player
By allowing the user to add up to 12 dB of boost or cut at any of 15 bands centered around ISO 2/3 octave frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz, the GEQ15P extends consumers' audio experience in Windows Media Player. (03-01-2006)
- Dangerous Music Ships The Dangerous Monitor ST And Dangerous Monitor SR DAW Monitoring Systems
The products focus on solving monitoring problems associated with DAW-based recording and mixing in studio environments not employing a traditional console. (03-01-2006)
- Disc Makers Introduces New And Enhanced Line Of DVD/CD Duplicators
New Reflex 2-drive and 10-drive tower duplicators highlight new lineup. (03-01-2006)
