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| 07-31-07 / 11:24 PM : Reason 4 Thor : famous artists patchs (cjed) |
 Propellerhead presents a collection of patchs for Reason 4 Thor polysonic synth module. These patchs have been created by famous sound designers : Daniel Wang, Morgan Geist, Pascal Gabriel, Plaid, Richard Barbieri, Richard Devine, Sonic Boom, Tipper, Two Lone Swordsmen, Gordon Reid, etc. Audio examples of patchs created by Richard Devine are available.We can also listen to Thor original sounds examples on the Thor description page. |
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| 07-31-07 / 11:04 PM : Zero-G Carnival Drums (cjed) |
 EastWest presented Carnival Drums from Zero-G. The library includes 2000 samples (1,4 Gb) of Brazilian carnival percussions and 1400 loops with various mic positions. It is priced 160$ and is expected for August, 6. Audio demos are available. |
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| 07-31-07 / 10:45 PM : Best Service Galaxy II Grand Piano Collection (cjed) |
 EastWest presents Galaxy II Grand Piano Collection, an evolution from Galaxy Steinway 5.1 that brings, besides original surround Steinway D, two new pianos : Vienna Grand Imperial (Bosendorfer with special 96 keys and very powerful low end) and 1929 German Baby Grand (Vintage Bluethner). The 24 bits samples use up to 13 velocity levels, and sustain resonance and release vary accordingly.The plugin interface allows to set hammer and pedals noise, sound color, warmth and dynamics, and to create pad style sounds through a special effect module. Convolution reverbs are included, and stereo width is adjustable. The whole come on 30 Gb and is sold 285$ (availability August, 6). Audio demos and HD QuickTime videos are provided. |
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| 07-30-07 / 11:28 PM : Karma-Lab : Korg M3 demo videos (cjed) |
 The site Karma-Lab provides a huge collection of free (and high quality) demonstration videos of Korg M3, as well Korg OASYS videos, and high resolution audio examples (48 Khz, 320 kbps). |
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| 07-30-07 / 11:05 PM : Digital Sound Factory : EMU SoundFonts (cjed) |
 The site Digital Sound factory sells SoundFont samples collections, taken from exclusive original EMU instruments samples files : Emax, Proteus, Mo Phatt, Virtuoso, etc. Collections are divided by family (synths, dance&electro, hip/hop, world, multi-purpose, drums, sound effects, orchestral) and prices range from 20 to 60$ depending on the sample/size count. Audio demos are provided.Moreover, the site provides a free SoundFont collection (80 Mo), that includes samples from various collections.s |
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| 07-25-07 / 12:35 AM : CME master keyboards ZSC-64/76/88 (cjed) |
 CME presented during the MusikMesse 2007 new master keyboards with hammer weighted action (with aftertouch), in 64, 76 and 88 keys (ZSC series). Two powered USB ports are available, that allow to plug computer mouse and keyboard (optionnal bracket). Moreover ZSC panel includes controllers compatibles with Logic and GarageBand (through USB link).They now can be found respectively at 450, 500 and 600 euros. |
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| 07-25-07 / 12:00 AM : CME U2MIDI (cjed) |
 CME, the master keyboard maker, presented the U2MIDI, a minimalist Midi/Usb interface, that consists in an USB connector at one side, and two Midi connectors on the opposite side (In and out). The latency is announced as lower than with standard Midi USB interfaces, and the price (30$) is attracting. |
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| 07-22-07 / 12:20 AM : Roland : headquarters and history (cjed) |
| Through Roland Clan forums we can find out interesting videos of Roland headquarters (in japanese). We also learn that the company founder wrote a book in 2002 for the 30th anniversary of Roland. |
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| 07-18-07 / 11:07 PM : Puremagnetik PM-200 Electronic Piano (cjed) |
| Puremagnetik presented PM-200 Electronic Piano, a 200 Mo 24 bits samples library recorded from a Wurlitzer 200A. Is uses Kontakt 2 Player. |
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| 07-16-07 / 10:40 PM : Pianoteq 2.1 finale (cjed) |
| Finale version of Pianoteq 2.1 has been released. The demo version has also been updated. An audio comparison between 2.0 and 2.1 versions is also available. |
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| 07-16-07 / 10:34 PM : Sound Engine Upright Pianos (cjed) |
| Sound Engine presents Upright Pianos, a piano samples library recorded fom old Hansons upright pianos, in AKAI CDROM format (35$). Audio demos are available. |
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| 07-11-07 / 12:17 AM : Sibelius 5 (cjed) |
 Sibelius 5 is available. This new version of the score layout software brings support for VST and AudioUnits, usefull for libraries such as EastWest SO or VSL. It is bundled with 2 GB of samples from Garritan Personal Orchestra, Garritan Jazz & Big Band, Garritan Concert & Marching Band, and Tapspace Virtual Drumline, through Kontakt 2 Player. A new panorama mode allows an unlimited view of staffs, before doing the layout. A demo version can be downloaded. |
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| 07-11-07 / 12:03 AM : Samson/Zoom H2 (cjed) |
 Samson/Zoom presented the H2, a new light version of the H4 recorder, cheaper (250 euros compared with 350 for the H4). Integrated effects and amp sim are gone, as pro inputs (guitar/TRS Jack). However the H2 provides the same audio quality as the H4, brings support for 4 Gb SD card (2 Gb max on the H4) and allows various directivity setups. Its 3 mic cells allow even 360° recording, and split of data for 5.1 format. |
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| 07-07-07 / 11:02 PM : AF : review of JBL LSR4328P monitors (cjed) |
 Audiofanzine provides a review (as always very detailed and interesting) of the new JBL LSR4328P monitors (8' 150W boomer, 70W tweeter), fitted with an automatic settings system (Room Mode Correction system that uses a microphone to detect stationary waves and adjust frequency response parameters), digital inputs, and remote control feature.The whole package (two monitors and microphone) can be found at 2000 euros. |
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| 07-05-07 / 12:19 AM : Cubase LE to Cubase 4 upgrade : 50% rebate (cjed) |
| Steinberg France offers to holders of a Cubase LE version a 50% rebate for Cubase Studio 4 or Cubase 4 upgrade. That places Cubase Studio 4 cheaper than Logic Express. |
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| 07-02-07 / 11:58 PM : Roland Clan : forums and samples (cjed) |
| Roland Clan is a new unofficial site that provides forums, descriptions of all Roland instruments with samples and patchs, and an additional samples area. |
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