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popcorn9 · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:13 am Post subject:

Audio Damage - Discord v2.0

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http://www.audiodamage.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=18

udio Damage has released Discord v2.0, a massive update which also features a Universal Binary for Mac OS X.

New features:

New easier-to-read user interface.
True stereo signal chain, with individual controls for every parameter.
Twin tempo-synced delays with cross-feedback, high-pass filters, and low-pass filters.
Twin pitch shifters, with course and fine tuning, and a MIDI note to pitch function.
Twin tempo-synced LFOs with four waveforms, variable waveshapes, and sophisticated mod routing options.
MIDI Learn feature for full hardware control of all parameters (VST only; handled by host in AudioUnits version).
Both Discord 1 and Discord 1.5 style pitch-shifting models, accessed via the "Smooth Shift" function.
Discord 2 is available as a VST effect for Windows, and as an AudioUnit / VST effect bundle for Mac OS X Universal Binary. It costs $49, or $10 for previous owners of Discord 1.0 and 1.5.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:22 pm Post subject:

Rob Papen and LinPlug - Albino 3

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http://www.robpapen.com/

데모판 받아보실 수 있구요.. 불편한 인터페이스가 조금은 개선됐습니다. ^^;;

Rob Papen and LinPlug have released Albino 3, a major update that includes many new creative features like the two new filters "Scream" and "Comb"; four FX units with new FX like LoFi and WahWah; a Compressor and an improved Reverb. The biggest new feature is that you can layer up to four instances of Albino in one single preset.

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

The MSRP for Albino 3 is €199 (incl. VAT) in the EU / $199 outside the EU. Upgrades from previous versions cost €39 / $49 (upgrade only online). It is a free upgrade if you purchased Albino 2 on or after 1st February, 2006.

Box owners can upgrade from the www.robpapen.com and online owners can upgrade from the www.linplug.com.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:41 am Post subject:

BIAS - Peak v5.2 (Universal Binary)

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http://www.bias-inc.com/

BIAS Inc. has released version 5.2 of Peak Pro and Peak LE, which are now Universal versions for Mac OS X version 10.4.x on both Power PC and Intel-based Macs.

BIAS has also introduced a new software-based challenge/response authorization system - while Peak Pro 5 required an included USB key in order to operate, version 5.2 now utilizes a non-hardware based method of copy protection. For Peak Pro 5 customers who prefer the USB key, version 5.2 retains this compatibility. Although Peak Pro 5.2 no longer requires or includes a USB key, customers may order it on request from BIAS should they desire a hardware alternative to the new software based authorization system.

Peak Pro 5 and Peak LE 5 customers may download the update to version 5.2 directly from the BIAS website at no charge. Peak Pro XT 5 users may also update their license of Peak Pro 5 to version 5.2 at no charge via the BIAS website.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:39 am Post subject:

Cycling '74 - Max/MSP v4.6 Universal Binary public beta

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http://www.cycling74.com/downloads/mmjbeta

Cycling '74 has released public beta versions of Max/MSP v4.6 and Jitter v1.6, providing Universal Binary compatibility with Intel and PowerPC Macs.

Also available is the Max Universal Binary SDK for developing external objects compatible with Intel and PowerPC machines.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 9:40 am Post subject:

Celemony - Melodyne cre8/studio v3.1 (+Melodyne Sound Libraries)

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http://www.celemony.com/cms/

Celemony has released version 3.1 of Melodyne cre8/studio. Melodyne 3.1 runs natively on Intel Macs, is compatible with the new Melodyne Sound Library and supports, as an option, the iLok dongle. Registered 3.x users of Melodyne cre8/studio can update for free. The new Melodyne Sound Libraries are derived from Ueberschall's Liquid Instruments and are being offered specially to Melodyne 3.1 owners. The series begins with MSL saxophone, MSL electric bass and MSL guitar [more info].

Improvements:

Melodyne supports most recent plugin APIs, like VST 2.4, ReWire 1.7 and RTAS 7.11. This applies both to the MelodyneBridge and to hosting effect plugins.
Code was also optimized for modern Intel and AMD CPUs. This makes Melodyne 3.1 run much faster on most PCs.
On Windows, Melodyne's polyphonic algorithm consumes down to half of the CPU power now.
On Windows, unused space in scroll views is white now.
"Fix to Arrangement" and "Autostretch" work for virtually every tempo now.
Spot-to-ProTools does now work when selecting stereo tracks in ProTools.
The license data is backed up into a separate file. On the Mac, we have "Melodyne License" next to "Melodyne Preferences" and on the PC "Melodyne.lic" next to "Melodyne.prefs". The backup is used whenever the preferences are damaged or not found at all.
The manuals menu shows all PDF files of the 'Documentation' folder.
When using "Save Audio" with a large number of audio files (e.g. 100) the 'Save As' and 'Cancel' options would disappear of the bottom of the screen and the command could not be cancelled in any way. With more than 10 tracks a scroll view is used now.
"Save" does also work for files which are both unsaved and unedited now.
Bug Fixes

Audio driver

In some cases, after changing the audio driver, new inputs and outputs would not show up in the mixer until Melodyne was restarted.
Changing the driver on Windows was not possible in all cases.
MelodyneBridge

Sometimes Melodyne recorded a mono file when a stereo signal from the host was transferred.
with Digital Performer: Bridge connection could fail (no audio) or lead to crash.
with ProTools: No connection to Melodyne after deleting and reloading the MelodyneBridge.
with Cubase: Using the Bridge in Cubase could lead to abnormal CPU load.
Positioning the cursor when running as a MelodyneBridge client could cause a crash.
Detection

Under certain circumstances, Melodyne could freeze while detecting files.
Editing

Editing segment separations when the last note in a segment was a "silent note" could lead to a crash.
Manually unselected notes from within a selection made from the menu looked like being unselected but were still affected by subsequent editing commands.
Sometimes changes were not reflected in the editor after using Undo.
Using the "Variable Tempo Editing Mode" during playback or for hefty contractions of bars could lead to crashes under certain circumstances.
Doubling the tempo for arrangements with irregular tempo may have crashed.
File handling

Opening Melodyne as an external sample editor from within Live would open Melodyne but not always the sample.
In rare cases AIFF files weren't played back properly.
Loading SDII Files with damaged timestamps may have crashed.
For newly detected files to be able to be automatically adapted to the arrangement tempo (with Autostretch), Melodyne would require a restart.
Exporting a set of audio or midi files may have created folder names ending in ".aif" or ".wav".
General

Changing the view options of MIDI and/or playback algorithm parameters while being in Bridge or ReWire mode or while receiving MIDI could cause a crash.
Scrolling would be way too fast with high zoom settings.
Graphic glitches could appear in scroll views.
Changes of the click volume would appear in the Undo history.
When starting for the first time, Melodyne showed up a dialog about changing the master gain.
Score notes view may have caused display glitches when scrolling horizontally.
Closing a dialog with Command-W may have crashed.
Closing modal panels on the PC may have crashed.
Removing a track from an arrangement may have caused GUI glitches in the mixer window.
Undo/Redo and the save state did not work properly when going beyond the last saved state.
Key commands

No key command for opening the preferences on PC available.
The shortcut Command-S was assigned twice in the default setup.
Melody Manager

The alphabetical sorting of the files didn't always work.
MIDI

The name of a user-defined MIDI controller was not reflected in the list of available MIDI controllers.
Using the option "MIDI In Edits Notes" could lead to an error message and a subsequent crash.
In some cases, saving MIDI could lead to files which were unreadable for some hosts.
"Individual File for each Marker Region" and "Individual File for each Note" could be chosen when exporting MIDI.
Mixer and plug-ins

When used in track inserts, some plug-ins could cause audio to disappear from the right channel.
The on/off state of EQs was not remembered after saving and loading an arrangement.
EQs and Insert Effects could not be edited properly on muted or 'inactive' tracks.
When set to "0", the master fader could have had a negative sign.
Recording Audio

Recorded files may have missed the file extension.
Cycle wasn't re-activated after recording.
ReWire

Hitting Rewind in ReWire mode could cause Melodyne to wind forward.
System load was not measured and shown correctly, when running as a MelodyneBridge or ReWire client.
When running as a ReWire client, Melodyne may have crashed when the host did not connect any channel.
When running as a ReWire client, new documents may have marked as changed immediately.
Saving Audio

Closing the "Save Audio" panel may have taken more time than expected.
Trying to save audio in Bridge mode could lead to a crash or abnormal CPU load.
Settings in the Save Audio window weren't remembered correctly when re-opening the window.
The option "Save as split stereo" was shown when exporting mono files.
Transport

Winding forward bar-wise may have stopped working after some bars.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 1:01 pm Post subject:

Wave Arts - PowerSuite v5.20

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http://www.wavearts.com/downloads.html

제 기억으론 가장 먼저 유니버셜 버젼이 나왔던 곳으로 생각됩니다. ^^

버젼 5.2가 또 새롭게 나왔네요~ ^^

ave Arts has released version 5.20 of the PowerSuite bundle of plug-ins - FinalPlug, MasterVerb, MultiDynamics, Panorama and TrackPlug.

TrackPlug v5.20 has several new features, including a real time spectrum analyzer, support for external sidechain input (AU, MAS, and RTAS only), and user selectable EQ and dynamics meter ranges.

Real Time Analyzer (RTA): TrackPlug now has a built-in real time spectrum analyzer which allows you to see how the energy in the audio signal is distributed across frequencies. The RTA displays the instantaneous energy in each of 31 frequency bands ranging from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The width of each band is 1/3 octave which corresponds roughly to the critical bands in the human auditory system. For stereo signals, the RTA displays the peak value for left and right channels in each band. The RTA will display a flat response with a pink noise input.
External sidechain (AU, MAS, RTAS only): You can now route an external track/bus to TrackPlug's sidechain input.
EQ and dynamics meter range: The vertical range of the EQ display and dynamics attenuation meters can now be selected by the user, allowing more subtle editing/viewing of these processing units. The ranges are listed below:
EQ display: -24 to 24 dB, -12 to 12 dB, -6 to 6 dB.
Dynamics meters: -36 to 0 dB, -24 to 0 dB, -12 to 0 dB, -6 to 0 dB.
MultiDynamics changes:

An additional, shallower 6 dB crossover slope has been added.
Panorama changes:

This plug-in now properly supports 192K sampling rate.
Bug fixes and revision summary for 5.20:

Added external sidechain, real time analysis and adjustable dB views to TrackPlug.
Added 6 dB crossover slope to MultiDynamics.
Panorama now properly supports 192K sampling rate.
Fixed Panorama HRTF loading bug on Intel Macs.
Fixed occasional resource loading errors (TrackPlug Mac).
Improved compatibility with OS X 10.3.9 (Mac versions).
Improved stability of Machine ID on PC versions to prevent having to re-register plug-ins.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 1:02 pm Post subject:

VSL - Symphonic Cube Vienna Instruments 6 - 10

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http://www.vsl.co.at/en-us/65/71/214.vsl

The Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL) has announced that the second five Vienna Instruments Collections of the Symphonic Cube are now shipping - Woodwinds II, Brass I, Brass II, Harps and Percussion.

The Vienna Instruments embed intelligent Performance Algorithms in an easy-to-use VST/AU plug-in to orchestrate a vast array of samples. Hundreds of articulations can be combined in one Preset and on a single MIDI track. Vienna's proprietary Performance Detection analyzes intervals, repeated notes, patterns, and even speed in real-time and automatically summons the appropriate articulation or nuance.

The Symphonic Cube contains a combined total of over 550 GB / more than 800,000 stereo samples in 44.1kHz/24 bit quality. It includes all of the samples from the Pro Edition and the Horizon Series, plus much more, for example, Fast Interval Performances, Trill Performances (using the speed controller), gypsy and harsh styles, ponticello, sul tasto, ricochet, mordents, arpeggios, etc. New instruments include a small clarinet in Eb, a triple horn, new timpani, and taiko drums to mention but a few.

The streaming audio-engine can pre-load up to 25,600 stereo samples (e.g., on a 1.6 GB RAM Windows system), and play back a theoretical total of 3,456 Articulations (Patches) on one MIDI channel. Load times are extremely low due to pre-caching, and the RAM optimizer kicks unused samples out of memory. The lossless real-time de-compression minimizes the use of RAM and hard disk resources.

The Vienna Instrument Engine:

Powerful proprietary streaming audio engine, developed by Vienna Symphonic Library's Christian Teuscher.
Up to 3,456 Articulations (Patches) on one MIDI channel.
RAM pre-load of up to 25,600 stereo samples (based on 1.6 GB available RAM under Windows; 48,000 samples on a 3 GB Mac G5).
64 stereo voices per instance streaming from disk.
Extremely low load times (average 1 sec. per Patch) using pre-caching.
Lossless real-time de-compression for using less RAM and hard disk resources.
RAM Optimizer kicks unused samples out of RAM.
Pre-configured Patches.
Performance Detection algorithms integrated in Patches without the need to switch manually between articulations.
Trigger comprehensive sets of articulations using hardware controllers (MIDI learn), key switches, and speed, without ever leaving the current MIDI channel.
Layer Articulations for simultaneous or crossfade performances in one Preset.
Easily design your own Instruments using Drag & Drop.
Switch Velocity Crossfades and Release Control on/off on the fly.
The Vienna Instruments are available for Windows and Mac OS X in VST and AU plug-in formats (Universal Binary on Mac). A Syncrosoft USB key (dongle) is required for every computer running a Vienna Instrument - a ViennaKey is provided on purchase of the complete Symphonic Cube, however, it is not included with each Collection (it is available to buy separately). Users who already have a Syncrosoft USB protection device (from Steinberg for instance), can use it for the Vienna Instruments too by downloading the latest "Syncrosoft License Control Center" from the Syncrosoft website.

Each of the 10 Collections comes with the Software Instrument, Standard Library and Extended Library on DVD; pricing varies - please see the VSL website for more information. For each Collection's "Standard Price" customers get the software instrument (i.e., the audio engine with its user interface) and the Standard Library.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:43 am Post subject:

VSamp v3.7 - (incl. Universal Binary)

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http://www.vsamp.com/

VSamp has been updated to v3.7, including support for Intel-Macs.

Changes:

Intel-native Universal Binary.
Added choice of outputs to save to disk.
Additional items in Help menu.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:43 am Post subject:

AudioRealism - Bass Line Universal Binary beta

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http://www.audiorealism.se/abl/abl_au_beta.htm

AudioRealism has released a beta Universal Binary AU version of Bass Line for Mac OS X (v1.531 beta). A beta demo version is also available.

Notes:

The Intel version is able to load projects saved on PPC Macs and vice versa.
The plug-in can be run in Demo mode if you do not have an ABL license.
Questions/bugreports? See the company page for contact information.
This beta version is for Audio Units only.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:44 am Post subject:

Expert Sleepers - Augustus Loop v1.6.2

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http://www.expertsleepers.co.uk/

Expert Sleepers has updated Augustus Loop to v1.6.2.

Changes:

Fixes a GUI issue with certain hosts (notably Plogue Bidule on Intel).
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popcorn9 · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:26 pm Post subject:

Steinberg - Groove Agent 3

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http://www.steinberg.net/24_1.html

Steinberg has announced Groove Agent 3, the third incarnation of the virtual drummer VST instrument, at Summer NAMM 2006. Groove Agent 3 combines an expanded drum library with new virtual drumming technologies to offer a complete virtual drumming solution in one virtual instrument.

Among the new features in Groove Agent 3 are two new agent player modules, namely Special Agent and Percussion Agent. The new Special Agent offers realistic modelling of a real studio drummer based on customized audio recordings, while Percussion Agent plays a range of new percussive instruments in a large range of styles. With the new Dual Mode, any two of the three modules can be combined in a virtual jam session, offering more dynamics and variability.

With the new Drum Sample Import feature, users can now also import their own samples, allowing Groove Agent 3 to utilize almost any drum sound for its grooves, beats and fills. Separate samples for dry and ambience samples can be imported, providing a quick, easy way of creating a virtual drum kit miked up in its own room.

Groove Agent 3 also offers new functionality including a new FX section featuring a new EQ and compressor, with new presets ready for each drum component as well as each kit. With its Alternating Hits feature, Groove Agent 3 automatically alternates samples to avoid repetition of sounds, ensuring lively, realistic drum rolls and paradiddles. The Auto Fill feature intelligently generates fills to help produce dynamic drum backing tracks for improvisation on other instruments, making Groove Agent 3 ideal for use as a rehearsal and jamming tool.

Features:

Add live drum patterns and percussion performances in real-time to your song and quickly record the result.
Covers almost any style: 123 styles total - 108 Groove Agent and 15 Special Agent drum styles plus hundreds of percussion performances played by professional studio drummers - automatically synced up to song tempo.
Variations with 25 complexity levels in each style, including fills, intros, endings and half tempo feel variations.
Huge audio library: 10 detailed acoustic kits and 9 drum machines plus a vast array of acoustic and electric percussion sounds.
Classic Groove Agent module offers fully editable drum styles with corresponding kits and FX.
NEW - Special Agent module features 15 complete live drumming styles, each containing 75 different performances.
NEW - Percussion Agent module with 8 groups of red-hot recorded percussion grooves with hundreds of percussion performances.
NEW Dual Mode combines the creative power of two Agents playing side by side within the same VSTi.
NEW flexible User Import Sample feature (wav/AIFF) - Create your own kits.
NEW - Realistic rolls and paradiddles thanks to Alternating hits for each drum on every note. This means no more machine gun effect.
NEW - Auto Fill functionality and useful Speed control for jamming and practicing.
RealAmbience technology offers true recorded ambience for drum kits to perfectly blend into any mix.
NEW - 9-band EQ and compressor for each of the 12 stereo outputs, useful Presets included.
Record Groove Agent beats to a MIDI track with Cubase and Nuendo or export Groove combinations to a MIDI file for further editing in any host.
Supports all major formats: VST, DXi, AU and Rewire.
Standalone version with multiple-output support included.
Groove Agent 3 will ship in September 2006, and will retail for €239*. Groove Agent 1 and 2 customers can upgrade to the new version for €129* and €89* respectively.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:26 pm Post subject:

LinPlug - Albino v3.0.1, CronoX / Sophistry v3.0.6 and Octopus v1.2

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http://www.linplug.com/

LinPlug has updated Albino to v3.0.1, CronoX / Sophistry to v3.0.6 and Octopus to v1.2.

Albino v3.0.1 changes:

Reduced CPU load with open layer window.
Alternative color for text displays.
Fixed seldom crash on closing editor while sequencer is running.
Fixed resizing in Logic 5/6 (Mac only).
Filters do now bypass when switched off.
Fixed hangup when loading sessions with multiple instances of Albino (Mac AU only).
Improved sound when feeding filters with spreaded oscillators at full volume.
CronoX3 / Sophistry v3.0.6 changes:

Now for Intel-based Mac computers.
Fixed Mod-Wheel to Time-Sampler crackles.
Fixed crashes when using spreaded osc to fm/am another osc.
CronoX now sound compatible to Sophistry.
Octopus v1.2 changes:

Now for Intel-based Mac computers.
Further reduced CPU load.
Envelopes now in sync even for very long notes.
Improved voice stealing.
Fixed seldom incomplete redrawing when switching oscillators.
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popcorn9 · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:27 pm Post subject:

URS - Classic Console Strip (incl. Universal Binary)

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URS has released the Classic Console Strip for Windows and Mac OS X in VST, AU and RTAS formats including Universal Binary versions for Intel-Macs.

The Classic Console Strip consists of independent compressor and EQ sections:

The Compressor section digitally recreates characteristics of a transformer input and a specially designed 1975 VCA gain reduction amplifier. The Compressor features fully adjustable Threshold, Ratio and Gain Makeup with three preset Attack and Release settings.
The EQ section features a three band EQ digitally recreated from three different analog consoles. URS selected the critical frequencies for today's Hip Hop, R&B and Rock. The LF and HF EQ bands each offer three different frequencies. The Mid range EQ band is fully sweepable with selectable Sharp or Wide "Q" bandwidth.
The Compressor and EQ sections are totally independent of each other featuring separate In/Out switching. The Compressor section is selectable between Pre/Post the EQ section.

Features / specifications:

Transformer input stage - digitally recreated.
Compressor Threshold Level.
Variable Compressor Ratio 1.5:1, 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1, 3.5:1, 4:1. 4.5:1, 5:1, 5.5:1, 6:1, 6.5:1, 7:1, 8:1, 9:1, 10:1, 20:1, 35:1, 50:1, 100:1.
Compressor Gain Make up Control + or - 20db.
Selectable A, B, C Attack/Release presets.
Compressor section In/Out Bypass switch.
Compressor section selectable Pre or Post EQ section.
Selectable LF - 55hz, 110hz and 220hz Shelving.
Sweepable Midrange between .2k to 7.5k.
Selectable Wide or Sharp Midrange "Q" bandwidth.
Selectable HF - 4.5khz, 8.5khz and 16khz Shelving.
All EQ Bands Cut/Boost -15db to +15db.
EQ section In/Out Bypass switch.
Line Output Trim offers -10 to +20 gain variable to .1db.
Phase Switch.
Gain Reduction Meter.
Plasma Style Input and Output VU Meters.
URS Classic Console Strip costs $249, although it is available for the introductory price of $199 until the end of July. The TDM version costs $499. A 10 day demo version is available (iLok required).
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