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Sound Magic finally adds VST3 support for your ancient Intel Mac
Sound Magic released version 2.1 of CineGrand2 with enhanced performance features. The software developer added VST3 and Audiounit compatibility for Intel Mac systems. Enhanced CPU efficiency reduces processing demands while EZ Gesture receives functional improvements. Style updates modernize the interface alongside numerous minor refinements. These modifications strengthen the virtual instrument's overall performance capabilities. Free Piano One advances to version 7.1 with similar technological enhancements. Intel Mac users gain support for VST3 and AudioUnit formats through this release. CPU optimization delivers better system resource management during operation. EZ Gesture functionality receives performance upgrades while...
HoRNet Plugins thinks a robot can master your track for €3.99
HoRNet Plugins releases a professional online mastering service priced at 3.99 euros per track. The company targets musicians seeking studio-quality audio processing through accessible digital tools. Four adaptive mastering styles serve different production requirements across various musical genres and platforms. The service offers intelligent audio analysis, automatically adjusting compression and equalization parameters for optimal results. Real-time preview capabilities allow users to compare different mastering approaches with automatic loudness compensation. Professional audio statistics display LUFS and True Peak measurements for technical precision. Musicians can download completed masters instantly once processing is complete...
Pay iZotope $499 to let its Ozone 12 AI replace your skills
iZotope introduces Ozone 12 as an enhanced mastering plugin suite with three fresh modules and improved existing features. Stem EQ separates audio into vocals, drums, bass, and instruments for targeted equalization within stereo files. Bass Control applies machine learning to refine low frequencies for consistent playback across different systems. Unlimiter uses artificial intelligence to restore dynamics and transients in overly compressed audio. The update also brings a configurable Master Assistant and a new IRC 5 limiting algorithm for the Maximizer. The revamped Master Assistant allows custom module selection and LUFS target adjustments across expanded genre options. Musicians can access the software on Windows 10 and macOS 12.7.4...
Pay Sonora £12 for 15 Aethervox presets you need Soundbox for
Sonora Cinematic launched Aethervox as a cinematic vocal instrument that operates within Audiomodern's complimentary Soundbox sampler platform. The software draws from the developer's previous vocal libraries, Aria Vocalscapes and Emma Legato, to create atmospheric textures for film composers and sound designers. Game audio creators and ambient music producers can access fifteen presets featuring dreamlike vocal hums and ethereal sounds with vibrato effects. The library balances intimate performance qualities with expansive atmospheric characteristics suitable for orchestral and minimal compositions. Non-tempo-synchronized improvisations over suspended chord progressions enhance scenes requiring tension or mysterious elements...
Sample Logic's new HeartBeat is useless without full Kontakt
Sample Logic has launched HeartBeat, a percussion-focused software instrument that operates within Native Instruments Kontakt. The product delivers 2,400 audio loops alongside 216 complete drum kits that span multiple musical styles from electronic and hip-hop to indie rock and cinematic trailer music. Musicians can manipulate sounds through various tools, including Attack and Release controls, sample stretching capabilities, pitch modification, and built-in effects processing. The 3.15GB sample library contains content recorded at 44.1kHz and 24-bit resolution, requiring Kontakt version 7.10.6 or later for operation. Early adopters can purchase HeartBeat for $99.99 during the introductory period before pricing increases to the standard...
IK Multimedia charges another €100 for a Van Halen tone they fear
IK Multimedia completed its Brown Sound series with the 82/84 Signature Collection for the TONEX platform. This final installment contains 83 Tone Models that capture guitar tones from legendary 1982 and 1984 recording sessions. The collection references Eddie Van Halen's iconic sound from that era, though the company avoids direct naming. Musicians can access amp-only captures designed for pairing with impulse responses or live cabinet setups. The sonic evolution tracks changes from Amigo Studios sessions in 1982 to refined Coldwater Canyon recordings by 1984. Earlier sessions featured G12-65 speakers and layered characteristics, while later work displayed more controlled precision through Telefunken EL34s and Variac adjustments. The...
Yorkville's new YXL Tower is so affordable they won't say the price
Yorkville launched two-column PA systems that represent the company's lowest-priced offerings in this category. The YXL Tower10 and YXL Tower12 join the manufacturer's budget-friendly YXL Series speaker lineup. Musicians, presenters, and small venues can benefit from these portable full-range sound reinforcement solutions. Both models generate 1550 watts of peak power while weighing less than 20 kilograms. Transport becomes easier with the provided subwoofer cover and gig bag. The Tower10 features a 10-inch subwoofer while the Tower12 uses a 12-inch version. Each system contains four 3-inch midrange drivers and one high-frequency compression driver. The built-in three-channel mixer accepts microphone, line, instrument, and Bluetooth...
Elektron wants £1199 for its Tonverk sampler with a tiny screen
Elektron introduces Tonverk as a polyphonic sampler and sound-processing hub. The instrument combines multi-track sampling with modulation and effects routing capabilities. Musicians access eight stereo audio tracks, four bus tracks, three send tracks, and one dedicated mix track. Each audio track supports four machine types for different sampling and sequencing functions. The device processes external gear through MIDI sequencing options. New effects processors feature Infinite Flanger, Warble, Chrono Pitch, Rumsklang Reverb, and Supervoid Reverb alongside traditional filters and distortion tools. Two assignable LFOs and modulation envelopes enhance each track. Polyphonic sequencing supports patterns up to 256 steps with individual...
CEDAR's new DNS 8S has no IP audio but costs a mere £4,980
CEDAR Audio introduces the DNS 8S noise suppressor, targeting live sound and broadcast environments that operate without audio over IP requirements. The device extends the company's DNS product line while delivering minimal latency processing through AES/EBU digital audio connections. Live venues, including concerts, festivals, and conferences, represent the primary markets for this equipment. The processor utilizes CEDAR's established noise suppression technology, which major tours and broadcast productions already extensively employ. Professional digital audio devices connect easily through the supplied AES/EBU breakout cable featuring four male XLR plugs and four female XLR sockets. Hardware relays offer fail-safe AES3 audio bypass...

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