New Products - June 2006

• Korg Expands Line Of Guitar/Bass Tuners With GT-120

  The GT-120's dual display features a comprehensive backlit LCD screen and a highly accurate (±1 cent) needle-type meter, plus two additional sharp/flat LED indicators. (06-30-2006)

• Ritter Launches Improved Line Of RitterJunior Keyboard Bags

  The bags feature an improved backpack system incorporating padded shoulder pads with netting applications and stylish inverted zippers on the accessory pockets. (06-30-2006)

• Wave Arts Announces Power Suite Update

  Version 5.20 adds several new features to TrackPlug, including real time spectral analysis and external sidechain support. (06-29-2006)

• XO Audio Announces XO Wave Beta Version 0.18.0

  XO Wave is a digital audio software package for Mac OS X and Linux designed for mastering CDs, creating podcasts and vodcasts, recording and mastering music, editing sound for film, and more. (06-29-2006)

• Groove Monkee Releases Two Libraries For EZDrummer

  Each library contains over 600 royalty free beats with grooves arranged in song format with intros, bridges, fills, endings, etc. (06-29-2006)

• NuGen Audio Releases Monofilter 3 VST Plug-In Effect

  Re-written from the ground up, Monofilter 3 is designed to give detailed control over stereo width and phase alignment below a user configurable crossover frequency. (06-29-2006)

• Novation Ships The ReMOTE ZeRO SL MIDI Controller

  Novation's Automap™ technology, which automatically and logically maps MIDI parameters the instant you boot up your software. (06-29-2006)

• McDSP Announces New Native Product Line

  McDSP Native products are full-featured versions of McDSP plug-ins supporting RTAS and Audiosuite plug-in formats. (06-29-2006)

• RME Audio Introduces The BOB-32 Universal Breakout Box

  BOB-32 has two sides: one offers eight XLR AES/EBU inputs and eight XLR AES/EBU outputs, the other side provides two D-sub connectors. (06-28-2006)

• Damage Control Ships Solid Metal Distortion And Liquid Blues Overdrive Effects Pedals

  These hot-rodded pedals offer premium tones for blues and modern hi-gain styles. (06-28-2006)

• iZotope Releases XRB Expansion For iDrum And GarageBand

  XRB includes 256 iDrum Kits with preset grooves for each, for a total of 2,057 individual drum grooves. (06-28-2006)

• SoundEngine.com Announces SoundEngine Volume #2: Vintage Analog And Digital Synths

  SoundEngine Volume 2 contains over 600 programs containing multi-samples collected from an arsenal of vintage analog and digital synthesizers. (06-27-2006)

• Arturia Ships Analog Factory Software Synthesizer

  Analog Factory has been developed with TAE®, Arturia's award winning proprietary technology for analog emulation, which guarantees an unprecedented accuracy in analog modeling. (06-27-2006)

• Carl Martin Releases The AC-Tone Two-Channel Overdrive/Boost Pedal

  offers two channels of overdrive, voiced alike for preset usage, as well as a clean boost channel (up to 20dB). (06-27-2006)

• Audio Impressions Releases 70-Piece Orchestra - London With Realtime Orchestrator Technology

  DVZ™ Realtime Orchestrator cures the unrealistic volume build-up (organ effect) generated by playing string chords with conventional libraries. (06-27-2006)

• Wavebyte Announces GFX Reverb 1.0

  The GFX Reverb 1.0 produces a wide variety of reverberant spaces with various tonal qualities, from small bright rooms to large dark halls. (06-27-2006)

• ModernBeats Releases "Urban Percussion" Loop Library

  Featuring a plethora of percussive landscapes, the 'Urban Percussion Loopz' library includes a total of 200 percussion ensemble loops. (06-26-2006)

• MacAudioLab Releases New Digital Performer Video

  Easy-to-follow linear chapters, larger videos screenshots for easier viewing, audio narration, a PDF Index, and PDF keyboard shortcuts, are just some of the features in the video. (06-26-2006)

• Audio Ease Releases Altiverb 5.4.4 For Windows And Filmorchester Berlin Impulse Response

  Altiverb 5.4.4 shows better performance, especially at hardware buffer sizes above 256 samples. (06-26-2006)

• Roger Nichols Digital Now Offering Series Of Powerful DAW Plug-Ins

  The five DAW plug-ins have been co-developed by Roger Nichols Digital and Elemental Audio. (06-26-2006)

• Sherlock Audio Canada Introduces The SpeakerMate Combo Amp Expander

  The new multi-function SpeakerMate CX will allow any typical combo amp to either power an external speaker cabinet separately, or in tandem with the combo's speaker. (06-26-2006)

• T3 Introduces Sound Bank For Rhino Synth

  T3-Volume 4-Rhino is a full bank of 64 presets, giving Rhino users access to a wide array of sonic tools to add to their arsenal. (06-26-2006)

• Thinkyhead Announces Update To FretPet

  This release fixes a bug in which tuning the low string below C would cause a crash. (06-26-2006)

• Alfred Releases Authentic Guitar TAB Book For Funeral For A Friend's Hours

  This book provides authentic guitar TAB for all the songs on the record. (06-25-2006)

• Peace Musical Co. Upgrades Snare Kit

  The new SD-18 shares many features with its predecessor, the SD-15S, along with significant changes. (06-25-2006)

• BandmateLoops.com Releases Three New MiniPacks

  Universal MiniPacks include full "universal" loop support for Apple Loops, Acidized Wave, Rex2 and ReFill formats in one package. (06-24-2006)

• Synk Audio Announces New Prices On Musicbed DV And Season One Bundle

  Musicbed DV is an easy-to-use music customization application designed for visual media professionals to quickly create custom music beds. (06-29-2006)

• Peace Musical Company Introduces New Rainbow Series Drum Kits

  Environmentally friendly, the fabric used to wrap the shells of the new Rainbow Series is made from 100% recycled materials. (06-24-2006)

• macProVideo.com Releases New Logic Pro & Final Cut Studio Tutorial Videos

  Synthesis With Sculpture is produced by expert synthesist Steve Horelick. (06-23-2006)

• Lava Cable Adds Cardas Audio Cable To Product Line

  Cardas Audio has more than 20 years experience making high-end audio cables in the United States. (06-23-2006)

• Prominy Releases LPC Guitar v2 And Electric Grand PCP-80 v2 For Kontakt 2.11

  The new versions are now available at the registered users area on Prominya??s website. (06-23-2006)

• Peace Musical Co. Introduces X3 Bee-Bopp Drum Kit

  The X3 Bee-Bopp is a portable, compact kit that doesn't sacrifice sound quality, playability, or looks. (06-23-2006)

• Alfred Releases Led Zeppelin II Authentic TAB Book

  This book provides authentic guitar TAB for all the songs on the record. (06-23-2006)

• BIAS Ships Universal Version Of Peak Pro 5.2 For Intel-Based Macs

  The Universal version of Peak demonstrates significant performance increases on some of the most computationally-intensive audio processes. (06-29-2006)

• Disc Makers Launches Mac Compatibility Across Complete Line Of Automated DVD/CD Duplicators

  The included easy-to-use Charismac Discribe software will run on Mac G5 towers with the OSX 10.4.3 operating system or greater. (06-23-2006)

• DigiTech Announces Collaboration With Brian May And Eddie Kramer On Artist Series Pedal

  The legendary Queen guitarist provides seven of his classic tones in the new DigiTech® Brian May Artist Series Pedal. (06-23-2006)

• MAGIX Announces Audio Cleaning Lab 11 Deluxe

  Complex audio problems can be fixed with 40 new studio effects. (06-23-2006)

• Auralex Acoustics Announces 24-Piece AudioTile Set

  AudioTile absorbs echoes and other undesirable reflections though a wide range of frequencies. (06-23-2006)

• SuperMegaUltraGroovy Releases FuzzMeasure Pro 2 Audio/Acoustical Measurement Application

  Using FuzzMeasure's tools, you can easily gather measurements of a home theater system, recording studio, stage, auditorium, raw loudspeaker components, and more. (06-23-2006)

• Solid State Logic Ships Duende Rackmount Processor For Digital Audio Workstations

  Duende allows for up to 32 channels of processing at sample rates up to 96khz. (06-23-2006)

• VirtuosoWorks Expands Sound Library For Notion Software

  These new samples were recorded in Studio One at Abbey Road Studios using London Symphony Orchestra players and include Expanded Strings, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds and Harpsichord. (06-23-2006)

• Peace Musical Co. Adds Lacquer-Finished Version Of Manhattan Cocktail Drum Set

  Atomic Deep Freeze Sparkle is regularly on-hand for immediate shipment; all other lacquer finishes are available special order from the factory. (06-23-2006)

• TC-Helicon Releases Software Update For VoiceDoubler

  VoiceDoubler Software 1.2. features new factory presets, including three In-Ear Monitoring presets that assist in solving the dreaded problem of a singer's voice sounding like it's inside his/her head. (06-22-2006)

• IK Multimedia Announces Full Demo Version Of Ampeg SVX Now Available

  The demo version will work for 30 starts and 10 days, offering a full trial of the legendary Ampeg modeled stomps, amps and effects. (06-22-2006)

• Pantheon Guitars Announces The Bourgeois BK Slope D Acoustic Guitar

  The Bourgeois BK Slope D is modeled after a legendary 1995 Bourgeois Slope D dubbed "The Banjo Killer" by Nashville flatpicking ace Bryan Sutton. (06-22-2006)

• Recording School Online Adds Ten Hours Of Music Production Videos

  The videos were designed to work with literally any recording software or system and focus on the techniques of music production and audio recording. (06-22-2006)

• Peace Musical Company Debuts The DP-2016 Celebrity Drum Kit

  The DP-2016 is a four-piece kit with shells constructed of tonally desirable Philippine mahogany. (06-22-2006)

• Godlyke Debuts Guyatone Optical Hybrid Effects

  The Guyatone Optical Effects are analog/digital hybrids with 100% analog audio paths using custom-made photo couplers. (06-22-2006)

• Dunlop Introduces The SW-95 Slash Signature Crybaby Wah Pedal

  The Slash Wah deploys a searing high gain distortion coupled with the Fasel-loaded Classic circuit for instant lead tone. (06-22-2006)

• Presonus Releases Cubase LE: Demystified Instructional DVD

  Cubase LE Demystified is loaded with over two hours of step-by-step instructional video on how to unleash the power of Cubase LE recording and production software. (06-22-2006)

• NuGen Audio Updates Stereoizer, Monofilter, And Stereoplacer

  This update fixes a small preset/user patch handling bug and gives greater stability in some VST hosts. (06-21-2006)

• McDSP Announces ML4000 Mastering Limiter

  The ML4000 is a high-resolution limiter designed for music, mastering, post, and live sound, in single and multi-band configurations. (06-21-2006)

• Sound Guy Adds Mac OS X Universal Compatibility To SFX Machine

  In addition to adding OS X Universal support, SFX Machine Pro 1.01 fixes a bug when running under MOTU's Digital Performer. (06-21-2006)

• Galbanum Announces Architecture NI Absynth Waveforms

  A collection of over 1,000 meticulously designed wavetables provided in Native Instruments Absynth (GLY) format. (06-21-2006)

• Muse Research Releases UniWire™

  UniWire™ technology turns the Receptor Hardware Plug-in Player into an external, modular DSP accelerator for your computer. (06-21-2006)

• Behringer Announces Controller Compatibility For Adobe Audition 2.0

  The latest version of Adobe Audition offers many new and enhanced features, one of which is controller connectivity under Mackie Control emulation. (06-21-2006)

• TC-Helicon Releases VoiceSolo Near-Field Monitors

  The VoiceSolo monitors employ a custom designed true point source driver to reproduce the human voice in the most intelligible and natural way. (06-21-2006)

• Precisionsound Releases Angelic Vocal Pads III For HALion, Kontakt & SoundFont

  Angelic Vocal Pads III has been recorded with one female singer in multiple takes and mixed in stereo. (06-21-2006)

• Rob Papen And LinPlug Introduce Albino 3 Virtual Synthesizer

  Albino 3 has more than 2100 'Rob Papen' presets in various styles of music plus two banks by the very talented REYN (Famous Dutch producer), Noisia (Dutch DnB) and NarvanaX (Dutch Hardcore). (06-21-2006)

• Ueberschall Releases Liquid Player For Intel-Based Macs

  Liquid Player 1.1.0.7 is designed for use with VST-, Audio Units-, or RTAS-compatible host applications and also able to perform as stand alone application. (06-21-2006)

• Denon DJ Unveils The DN-X1500S 32-Bit DJ Mixer

  This club/mobile style mixer incorporates Denon's original high performance adjustable Flex Fader, a built-in sampler, matrix switching, parametric EQ, onboard effects and a host of other features. (06-21-2006)

• Audeon Releases Mac OS X Beta Version Of UFO Software Synthesizer

  UFO is a software synthesizer built upon Audeon's proprietary TransModal Synthesis technology (06-27-2006)

• Lynx Aurora Converters Now Interface With Digidesign® Pro Tools | HD® Systems

  New LT-HD LSlot expansion card allows up to 32 channels of AD/DA conversion. (06-20-2006)

• BigBlueLounge.com Releases Audio Professional Dashboard Widget For Mac OS X

  The widget is a collection of five useful tools for musicians and recording engineers. (06-20-2006)

• Stewart Guitar Company Introduces New Affordable Full-Size Travel Guitar

  An innovative neck connector design allows the neck to be removed from the body in seconds for easy travel or storage with no degradation of sound quality or playability. (06-20-2006)

• Blue Cat's Music Software Releases Liny EQ Pack v2.0

  Liny EQ equalizers are native 9 band linear phase equalizers with minimum latency (2.9 ms). (06-20-2006)

• NUSofting Releases DK+ Virtual Drums Version 1.5

  Latest version includes a number of new features and optimizations. (06-19-2006)

• GotchaNoddin.com Releases Neo Soul R&B Volume 2 Sample Library

  Features 64 heart pounding kicks, tight bass drums, crisp snares, sparkling hihats, percussions, 32 smooth R&B sound effects and 32 piano chord & bass progressions. (06-19-2006)

• Beta Monkey Music Releases Pure Country II Acoustic Drum Loop Library

  In addition to over 700 grooves, Pure Country II includes a matching set of multi-velocity drum and cymbal samples from the kit used in recording the loops to allow greater flexibility in drum track construction. (06-19-2006)

• SilverFox™ Percussion Introduces Clawstix™

  The SilverFox™ Clawstix™ features 13 traditional wood dowels interlaced with 6 exclusive black Delrin polymer dowels. (06-19-2006)

• Submersible Music Releases DrumCore 2

  DrumCore 2 adds new audio engine features, more A-list drummers and styles to its library. (06-19-2006)

• Sonica Audio Labs Debuts The Duo Core 2.1 Audio Laptop

  The Duo Core 2.1 is powered by the Intel Core Duo "Dual Core" Processor running at 2.16GHz per core and with a 667MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). (06-19-2006)

• Wavebyte Announces GFX Engine 1.3

  GFX Engine 1.3 enables guitarists to practice and perform on their PC, in real-time, using a standard sound card. (06-19-2006)

• CEntrance Upgrades Universal Driver For MIDI And GSIF 2 Compatibility

  V2.0 of Windows FireWire audio software driver is also compatible with more devices. (06-19-2006)

• Whiteman Guitars Introduces The Drop Shoulder Cutaway Classical Guitar

  The Whiteman Drop Shoulder Cutaway classical guitar grew out of Chapman's dissatisfaction with conventional cutaway configurations and the accompanying limited access to the upper frets. (06-18-2006)

• Peachpit Press Releases Apple Training Series: GarageBand 3 Instructional Book

  A complete, self-paced course in all aspects of GarageBand. (06-18-2006)

• Sonicbytes Releases Phrazor Preview #5

  This free unlimited preview version completes MIDI Editing, introduces the Drumgrid editor, improves Live features and presents the final default GUI. (06-17-2006)

• Thinkyhead Software Updates FretPet For Mac OS X To Version 1.0.4

  This new version features a number of improvements and bugfixes. (06-19-2006)

• Big Fish Audio Releases Hip Hop Exotica Sound Library/Constructin Kits

  This cross-cultural mix represents a fusion of thumpin' hip hop beats blended with live-recorded ethnic loops. (06-17-2006)

• NuGen Audio Releases Monofilter Version 3 Beta 4

  Monofilter 3 is designed to provide a comprehensive interface for reducing a stereo signal below a specified frequency into a mono signal. (06-16-2006)

• miniMusic Updates NotePad Notation Software For Palm OS To Version 1.4

  Update includes a long list of long awaited improvements for NotePad. (06-16-2006)

• Wusik Announces Wusikstation 3 Available For Download

  Wusik has also set new prices and packages for upgrades and new users. (06-16-2006)

• Peachpit Press Releases Secrets of Podcasting, Second Edition: Audio Blogging for the Masses Instructional Book

  Book includes tutorials and advice on all areas of creating and listening to podcasts and vodcasts (video podcasts). (06-16-2006)

• VirSyn Releases CUBE 2.1 With Intel-Mac And Pro Tools Compatibility

  This new version also comes with a greatly improved spectral analysis algorithm for more natural resynthesized sounds. (06-16-2006)

• G&L Custom Shop Introduces 25th Anniversary Model Guitar

  This special instrument features Leo Fender's first pickup for G&L, the Magnetic Field humbucker, which originally appeared on the F-100 model in 1980. (06-16-2006)

• Ludwig Announces New State-of-the-Art Marching Percussion

  The new USA Free Floater snares and Challenger tenor and bass drums are designed for both lighter weight and improved strength. (06-15-2006)

• McDSP And TC Electronic Announce Impulse Response Licensing Agreement

  McDSP will use the impulse responses of the reverbs in the industry-standard TC Electronic M5000 processor in their Revolver plug-in software. (06-15-2006)

• Big Fish Audio Releases Funk Quartet Construction Kits

  Producer Rich Mendelson has distilled funk down to its essence: guitar, bass, drums and piano. (06-15-2006)

• NuEdge Development Releases Universal Binary Version Of MicroTonic For OS X

  Sonic Charge has also put together a MicroTonic patch package with plenty of generous contributions from a lineup of skilled MicroTonic patch designers. (06-15-2006)

• Drums On Demand Releases "My Co-Writer" Song Starts

  These royalty-free Song Starts are live, professionally produced backing tracks that provide a great foundation for your own composition. (06-15-2006)

• Sonic Studio Announces Cost Reductions On DSD And SACD Production Products

  Technology that, just a few years ago, was simply out of reach for most engineers now allows them to distinguish their work from the rest of the pack. (06-15-2006)

• Nady And Bushman Music Works Collaborate For The VHM-7 Bushman Torpedo Harmonica Mic

  Designed specifically for harmonica use, the Torpedo features a cardioid pattern dynamic cartridge expressly tailored for producing thick, fat tone while holding cupped. (06-15-2006)

• American DJ Introduces The Upgraded DJ Scan 250 HP Scanner

  Like its predecessor, the 4-channel DJ Scan 250 HP is an affordable, easy-to-use DMX scanner that gives mobile DJs the ability to take an exciting and professional-looking intelligent light show on the road. (06-15-2006)

• Pettinhouse Releases Three Free Demo Versions Of DirectGuitar Sample Library

  DirectGuitar is a 9GB direct-recorded library designed for professional composers, players, studio and live performances. (06-15-2006)

• Marantz Professional Introduces The CDR420 Portable CD Recorder

  Built-in hard drive allows cut-and-paste editing in the field, then immediately burning audio and data CDs. (06-15-2006)

• Manic Media Productions Launches STONA Audio Analysis Software

  The product's uses are twofold: as a tool for mastering, and as a tool for setting up room acoustics. (06-14-2006)

• Swineshead Pickups Introduces The Venom High-Output Humbucker

  The Venom combines a high output with a bright, clear tone which allows for a great sound through everything from the cleanest amp to the heaviest distortion. (06-14-2006)

• Disc Makers Introduces Smudge-Proof Inkjet-Printable CD-R Media

  Disc Makers' Ultra HydroShield™ inkjet printable CD-Rs deliver instant-dry, water-resistant on-disc printing at an affordable price. (06-14-2006)

• MPCSounds Releases Vinyl Scratchez Sample Library For Akai MPC Samplers

  'Vinyl Scratchez' library turns the Akai MPC drum machine into a classic hip-hop turntable featuring up to 1,536 authentic vinyl kick and cymbal scratches performed by professional DJs. (06-13-2006)

• Virtuasonic Releases Synesthesia Impulse Response Library

  Synesthesia transforms nearly any standard convolution reverb program into a general-purpose spectral processor. (06-13-2006)

• Ableton Announces Free Upgrade For Ableton Live Lite M-Audio And Digidesign Users

  Live Lite 5 Enhanced Edition offers many features found in Live 5. (06-13-2006)

• Wusik Releases Wusikstation V2.2.6 Full And Demo Versions

  Update includes a number of bug fixes. (06-13-2006)

• Bela D. Media Announces Group Buy Of Lyrical Distortion Vols. 1 & 2 Sound Libraries

  All subscribers are entitled to download 1 Gigabyte of GunslingerA.D. metal guitar library absolutely free. (06-13-2006)

• Keyfax NewMedia Releases Go MO! DVD For Yamaha MO 6 & 8

  Running at over 1-1/2 hours Go MO! uses real people and real applications as its basis, combining simple step-by-step instruction with a modern visual approach.(06-13-2006)

• Cakewalk Launches Myspace.com Page To Connect With And Promote Musicians

  Site will feature Cakewalk customers' music, Cakewalk Events, product announcements, and MySpace-only Cakewalk contests. (06-13-2006)

• Power Suite 5 Mastering, Mixing, And Sound Design Plug-Ins From Wave Arts Now Available

  The suite includes an ultra-flexible 10-band EQ, a clean and concise Reverb, a loudness maximizer, a multi-band [6] compressor, and a unique 3D panoramic signal processor. (06-13-2006)

• Mackie C4 Commander MIDI Controller Software Now Available Free Online

  Incredibly versatile on its own, C4 Commander becomes even more powerful when combined with the Mackie Control C4 plug-in and virtual instrument controller. (06-12-2006)

• Taylor's June Factory Friday Video Features The Final Assembly Department

  In "Final Assembly" you'll see members of Taylor's skilled production crew turning all those perfectly machined necks and bodies into beautiful, ultimately-playable guitars. (06-12-2006)

• URS Announces The 1975 Classic Compressor

  The URS 1975 Classic Compressor digitally recreates a popular feed forward 1975 VCA Compressor. (06-12-2006)

• LinPlug Expands Octopus Preset Library

  The Octopus preset library now consists of more than 550 preset from top FM sound designers like Summa, Tim Conrardy, Big!Tone, ProSounds and now The Outsiderz. (06-12-2006)

• GIK Acoustics Introduces Tri-Trap Acoustic Panels

  The Tri-Trap has been effectively designed to absorb more low end, but also does an excellent job of absorbing the high end. (06-12-2006)

• Lectrosonics Introduces The DMPA12 Digital 12-Channel Power Amp And DSP Processor

  The unit is convection cooled and provides ten Watts per channel RMS using Class D topology and can drive loads as low as four ohms. (06-10-2006)

• MOTU Ships Ethno Instrument 1.0 And Symphonic Instrument 1.1.2 Universal Binary Versions

  Symphonic Instrument update includes numerous enhancements and optimizations. (06-09-2006)

• LinPlug Releases Albino 2 And RM IV For Intel-Based Macs

  The other LinPlug instruments will be updated in the coming weeks. (06-09-2006)

• PowerFX Kicks Off The World Cup Of Beats

  Huge online library features a line-up of international players' sample packs. (06-09-2006)

• D'Addario Offers Seven Free Online Guitar Lessons From Workshop Live With Select String Sets

  D'Addario has included Play Free voucher cards in1.5 million specially marked sets of D'Addario's EXL110, EXL115, EXL120, EJ15, EJ16, EJ17, and EJ26 guitar strings. (06-09-2006)

• ChordSpace Introduces Playa Virtual Instrument For PC

  Playa distils harmonic theory into a midi plug-in that manages to be both hugely powerful and deceptively easy to use. (06-09-2006)

• Audiofile Engineering Introduces Spectre™ 1.0.0 Audio Analyzer

  Designed in Cocoa from the ground up, Spectre proudly takes advantage of Quartz, OpenGL, CoreAudio and other solid OS X interface features. (06-08-2006)

• MAGIX Releases Goya Multimedia Burning Suite

  Edit, backup, and burn music, video, photos, and other documents. (06-08-2006)

• Access Music Announces Virus TI Operating System 1.1 Public Beta

  The new software suite updates the Virus firmware, plug-ins, and drivers and contains several tutorials on how to work with the Virus TI in conjunction with Ableton Live, Apple Logic and Steinberg Cubase. (06-08-2006)

• Steinberg Ships HALion Symphonic Orchestra

  New integrated 27GB orchestral library and player for Windows XP and Mac OSX now shipping. (06-08-2006)

• EarBoost.com Announces New Ear Training Software

  EarBoost is designed to help musicians improve their ability by training their ear to be more musical. (06-08-2006)

• Westside Studios Releases Monster Bass Line Loops Volume 1

  The library is divided on 2 DVDs with over 8 GB of sampling stuff in EXS24 / WAV format. (06-08-2006)

• Universal Audio Releases Neve Plug-Ins For the UAD-1 DSP Card & Powered Plug-Ins System

  The version 4.3 update includes a 14-day fully functional demo of the Neve® 1073 and 1073SE. (06-07-2006)

• Music Unfolding Releases M3 Audio Unit Plugin Distortion Effect

  M3 features two wave shapers, two parametric EQ's, a delay and an envelope/MIDI controlled formant wah section. (06-07-2006)

• Blue Cat's Music Software Releases Three Triple EQ Plug-Ins

  These plug-ins are user-friendly semi-parametric 3 band equalizers (Low/Mid/High) which offer control over the Mid band characteristics (bandwidth and center frequency). (06-07-2006)

• Michael Tobias Design Ships KZ 4 And KZ 5 Bass Guitars

  KZ basses are carefully constructed using a high-quality mahogany core and beautifully adorned with a burled maple top. (06-07-2006)

• MusicLab Ships MIDIoverLAN CP 3.0

  MolCp3 is now completely free of IP addressing--hosts are addressed by computer name. (06-07-2006)

• E-MU Announces Emulator X2 Crossgrade For Proteus X Owners

  Existing Proteus X owners receive $79 Rebate on Emulator X2. (06-06-2006)

• Sonic Studio Releases New Driver With EQ For Series 300 Hardware

  Running in the +DSP environment of the Series 300 hardware, the new Sonic EQ carefully recreates the minimal phase equalizer that first appeared in the original Sonic System. (06-06-2006)

• Cakewalk Announces Kinetic 2

  Kinetic 2 has a new look and exciting new features that combine everything you need to build a track from start to finish. (06-06-2006)

• SWA Video Announces "Complete Tracktion 2" Tutorial

  SWA Complete Tracktion 2 is geared for the recording musician, thus rather than merely reading out the manual Dan Worrall guides you through Tracktion's functions in the same order you are to most likely encounter them. (06-06-2006)

• BandmateLoops.com Releases Two New Hip-Hop/R&B Style DVD Collections

  Supported loop formats include Apple Loop, Acidized Wave, Rex2 and ReFill. (06-06-2006)

• Swar Systems Announces Updates To SwarPlug/SwarTrax Librarian And SwarShala Pro

  Both SwarShala and Swar Librarian have been compiled as Universal Binaries and therefore run natively on both Intel and PowerPC (PPC) computers. (06-06-2006)

• otiumFX Releases Sonitex STX-1260 VST Plug-In Effect

  Sonitex includes stages to emulate the mixing stage, overall distortion, vinyl pressing & playback, vinyl noise, frequency fidelity and finally the resolution & characteristics in the digital sampling. (06-05-2006)

• Lava Cable Adds German Sommer Cable To Its Product Line

  The Sommer Spirit is currently the industry standard in Europe for guitar cables and comes with special double braided shielding; an extremely well made outer PVC jacket, and a low capacitance of 24 pF a foot. (06-05-2006)

• Digidesign Includes TrooTrace Audio Analysis Bundle With New VENUEPack 2.0 Promotional Bundle

  TrooTrace easily takes the guesswork out of setup, tuning, equalization and time-alignment problems. (06-05-2006)

• Ritter Launches Improved RitterJunior Line Of Fretted Instrument Bags

  ith over 30 bags on offer, the range covers classical half, three-quarters and full size; as well as dreadnought, electric and electric bass guitars. (06-05-2006)

• Digidesign Announces Dolby-Approved ICON Configurations For Motion Picture Mixing

  esigned primarily for expanding international markets, Digidesign will publish a series of diagrams outlining the specific audio interconnections between ICON and Dolby equipment. (06-04-2006)

• iPlayMusic Announces Beginner Guitar Lessons For Mac

  iPlayMusic Beginner Guitar Lessons for the Mac takes advantage of iLife applications resident on today's Mac, including GarageBand, iTunes and iWeb. (06-04-2006)

• digitalmusician.net Releases Version 1.5 Of Its Online Music Collaboration Platform

  Version 1.5 enhances the user experience significantly, both in the plug-in and on the site. (06-04-2006)

• Budda Announces The 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition Twinmaster Amp

  This amplifier was inspired by the original Twinmaster and includes the original design specifications along with highly customized treatments. (06-04-2006)

• Sony Oxford Plug-In Special Event At NYC's Dale Pro Audio

  Insights, tips, and Q&A with Grammy-nominated mixer/engineer Vaughan Merrick. (06-04-2006)

• Swineshead Introduces New Range Of Seven-String Humbuckers

  Like all other Swineshead pickups the seven string models are available in a wide range of colours, exotic woods and graphic designs. (06-04-2006)

• M-Audio Announces New Line Of Wireless MIDI Controllers

  Featuring wireless technology from Frontier Design Group, MidAir products are designed to meet the needs of performers who desire more freedom of movement. (06-04-2006)

• Ritter Launches Improved Line Of RitterClassic Guitar And Fretted Instrument Bags

  With over 110 models to choose from, the range covers everything from banjo, mandolin and ukulele to all the standard guitar shapes and sizes. (06-03-2006)

• Ashdown Upgrades ABM, MAG, And EB Series Amps/Cabinets

  Power ratings for all of the European-manufactured custom Ashdown BlueLine loudspeaker drivers in the ABM range are now increased for greater reliability and performance. (06-03-2006)

• Linear Acoustic Announces Model LA-5170 Audio Metadata Analysis System

  The LA-5170 simplifies the monitoring of essential professional metadata parameters. (06-03-2006)

• iZotope Licenses DSP Technology To Adobe For Audition 2.0

  The Adobe Multiband Compressor is now available as a standard feature in Adobe Audition 2.0, an integrated audio recording, mixing, editing and mastering application. (06-03-2006)

• MagicScore Music Software Releases MagicScore School 4.1

  MagicScore School 4 has been specially created for folks who are learning music, but professional musicians can use it as well. (06-03-2006)

• IK Multimedia Presents The Guitar And Bass Plug-In Tour Powered By Amplitube

  IK's advanced guitar amp and bass amp and FX plug-ins, Ampeg SVX and AmpliTube 2, will be featured in music stores around the world, demonstrated by IK's clinicians and other famous guitarists and bass players. (06-2-2006)

• Ron Hoag Introduces The MIDI-Max Guitar

  The MIDI-Max guitar provides a simple connection to a MIDI interface via the 13-pin connector and sending MIDI signals to your favorite sound module. (06-02-2006)

• E-MU Ships Emulator X2 Software Sampler And Proteus X2 Software Sound Module Upgrades

  E-MU's new Software Instruments available to all existing Emulator X, Proteus X, Digital Audio Systems and Xboard owners. (06-02-2006)

• Eventide Announces H8000FW Upgrade Program For H8000, H8000A, And Orville Owners

  The upgrade provides users the chance to upgrade to the H8000FW Ultra-Harmonizer effects processor at a reduced price. (06-02-2006)

• Digidesign Ships Intel-Based Mac-Compatible Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools M-Powered 7.1.1 Software

  These new versions of Pro Tools® software enable customers to combine the improved processing power of Intel-based Mac computers with the creative power of Pro Tools. (06-02-2006)

• Ritter Launches Improved Line Of Revolution™ Cromo-Pak Guitar Bags

  The range now sports an MP3/phone pouch, reflective safety strips, quilted interior, foam mesh handles, an ergonomically designed mesh lumbar support, and much more. (06-02-2006)

• McDSP Announces Plans For Intel-Based Macintosh Support

  Upgrades to Intel-based compatible versions we be free to all registered users of McDSP software. (06-02-2006)

• URS Announces The Classic Console Strip

  URS has selected their favorite algorithms for the Compressor and EQ sections. (06-01-2006)

• Buzz Audio Introduces The Elixir True Class A Preamplifier

  Features a transformerless mic input using the proprietary Buzz Audio True Class A Amplifier technology coupled with a high specification Swedish Lundahl™ output transformer. (06-01-2006)

• Rocktron Updates Prophesy II Digital Guitar Preamp With New Presets From Dave Mustaine, Gary Hoey, And More

  Rocktron asked the artists to offer up some of their actual presets used in live and studio situations and the company was rewarded with a strong batch of tone to incorporate in the Prophesy II. (06-01-2006)

• Seagull Guitars Introduces Entourage Acoustic Guitars

  Along with the new Integrated Set Neck system, for increased stability while reducing warping and twisting due to climate changes, the Entourage guitars also feature select pressure-tested solid tops. (06-01-2006)

• Ashdown Introduces Ashdown Labs Amps Featuring Digital Power Stages And Neo Speakers

  New Ashdown Labs AL-D600 and AL-D1000 rack-mounting bass amp heads combine ultra-light weight, high-performance digital power amp stages with an advanced preamplifier featuring 12-band graphic EQ and Harmonic Emphasis. (06-01-2006)

• Audio Ease Releases Altiverb For Windows XP

  The new version is available as a free download for all Altiverb 5 owners. (06-01-2006)

• HK Audio Introduces The L.U.C.A.S. Performer Live Sound System

  L.U.C.A.S PERFORMER sports a 500-watt power amp for the 15" subwoofer and satellite speakers powered by a separate 250-watt amp. (06-01-2006)

• Digidesign Announces Availability Of Official Pro Tools 101 Courseware

  The Official Pro Tools 101 Courseware provides a comprehensive approach to learning the fundamentals of Pro Tools|HDA?, Pro Tools LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered systems. (06-01-2006)