Native Instruments releases ABBEY ROAD 60s Drums $119 / 99 €
ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS features two quintessential drum kits of the
Sixties era, a Gretsch and a Ludwig, which were recorded in painstaking
detail utilizing Abbey Road‘s profound engineering expertise and
outstanding arsenal of vintage equipment. Classic AKG, Neumann and
STC microphones from the studios‘ famed microphone collection, the
exclusive REDD.17 and EMI TG mixing desks, a valve-based Studer tape
machine and other authentic outboard gear all contributed to the
charismatic sound of ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS.
NAMM ’10 McDSP 6030 Compressor + AU Plugin Support (HD VIDEO)
McDSP has turned up the notch of dynamic range processing once again. Building on the entire award winning McDSP compression algorithm code base, the 6030 Ultimate Compressor adds new sonic capabilities, stunning new user interfaces and a collection of new designs mixed with unique twists on vintage emulations. The 6030 Ultimate Compressor will be available in May of 2010 (pricing TBD). The 6030 Ultimate Compressor will also be added to the Emerald Pack bundle, available to Emerald Pack 4 customers as an upgrade (pricing TBD).
McDSP will be offering Audio Units (AU) support for ALL McDSP plugins in MAY 2010.
http://www.mcdsp.com/
NAMM ’10 NOTEFLIGHT Announces The Launch Of Crescendo (HD video)
"Google docs for music notation"
This one of the most innovative products I saw at NAMM
Try it out for FREE!
http://www.noteflight.com/login
NAMM ’10 Softube Trident A-Range Navite/TDM Plugin (video)
$229 Native
$349 TDM
ON SALE FEB 1ST 2010
DEMO AVAILABLE FEB 1ST 2010
Rockin’ The Novation Launchpad
Just got the Novation Launchpad in and I am really digging it so far. Full video review to come soon.
UNIVERSAL AUDIO MANLEY LABS PARTNERSHIP: NEW MASSIVE PASSIVE EQ PLUG-IN Q1 2010
Universal Audio Press Release:
UNIVERSAL AUDIO PARTNERS WITH MANLEY LABS TO UNLEASH MASSIVE PASSIVE EQ PLUG-INS FOR UAD-2 IN Q1 2010
— Emulations of Coveted Manley Labs Massive Passive EQs Coming Soon
to UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins Platform on Mac or PC —Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality audio hardware and award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-ins for Mac and PC, today announced the impending release of the highly anticipated Manley Labs Massive Passive EQ plug-ins in Q1 2010.
Working with Manley Labs, Universal Audio’s Massive Passive EQ plug-ins represent the most ambitious EQ modeling project to date, bringing UAD-2 users both the standard and mastering versions of this world-renowned hardware EQ. Specifically, the two-channel, four-band Manley Massive Passive EQ utilizes design strengths from choice console, graphic, parametric and Pultec EQs — delivering a fundamentally different type of EQ that’s beyond compare. The Massive Passive’s natural treatment of a signal lends itself to both radical tonal shaping as well as delicate vocal shading or subtle mastering enhancement.
“The Massive Passive is truly the ultimate in mastering grade EQs. It sounds warm without ever being dull; it stays precise while remaining highly musical,” offered UAD Powered Plug-Ins Product Manager, Will Shanks.
The Manley Massive Passive EQ plug-ins will be available for download directly from Universal Audio’s online store.
UNIVERSAL AUDIO PARTNERS WITH HARMAN PRO GROUP(LEXICON,Studer,DBX & AKG)
Universal Audio Press Release:
UNIVERSAL AUDIO PARTNERS WITH HARMAN PRO GROUP TO DELIVER RANGE OF CLASSIC AUDIO EQUIPMENT PLUG-INS
—Emulations of Classic Lexicon, Studer, dbx, and AKG Equipment Coming to the
UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins Platform on Mac or PC —Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality audio hardware and award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-ins for Mac and PC, today announced a licensing agreement with the Harman Pro Group. Each company in the Harman Pro Group has a near-mythic status in the professional audio world — ranging from reverb (Lexicon), to compression and other processing (dbx), tape machines (Studer), and spring reverb (AKG). Under the terms of this agreement, Universal Audio will develop, market and sell plug-in emulations of select Lexicon, Studer, dbx, and AKG equipment for the UAD-2 Powered Plug-In Platform.
UNIVERSAL AUDIO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP W/ AMPEX TO DEVELOP MAGNETIC TAPE EMULATIONS
Univesal Audio Press Release:
— The World’s Most Accurate and Exhaustive Magnetic Recording Tape and Tape Machine Emulations, Now Under Development as UAD-2 Plug-Ins for Mac and PC —
Universal Audio, renowned manufacturer of high-quality audio hardware and award-winning UAD-2 Powered Plug-ins for Mac and PC, today announced a partnership with the legendary Ampex Corporation. Ampex is famous in the professional audio world as innovators of magnetic tape and tape recorder technology — widely praised for its rich, almost magical sound quality. For the first time ever, Universal Audio’s renowned team of DSP engineers will exhaustively and faithfully model these complex devices and media, bringing accurate emulations of Ampex magnetic recording tape to the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform.
“Ampex is not only the most recognizable maker of US-made tape machines; they really pioneered the concepts that gave way to modern multi-tracking and overdubbing,” commented Universal Audio President Matt Ward. “But it’s really the sound of these amazing machines, along with their well-guarded tape formulas, that birthed the golden-era of record production. The fact that these designs are still in use today is a testament to the Ampex brand’s iconic status in the world of professional recording.”
“Ampex is quite pleased to be returning to the professional audio market after many years away; and in such a unique fashion,” stated Gordon Strickland, President and CEO of Ampex Corp. “It took a company like Universal Audio, who understood that the Ampex name could be made ‘new’ again for multiple generations of audio customers through the latest advancements in DSP technology. We are well aware of the value of the Ampex brand, and we protect it accordingly. Our discussions with UA convinced us that they would be a good partner and would create products that we could all be proud of.”
McDSP 6030 Ultimate Compressor
from the McDSP site:
McDSP has turned up the notch of dynamic range processing once again. Building on the entire award winning McDSP compression algorithm code base, the 6030 Ultimate Compressor adds new sonic capabilities, stunning new user interfaces and a collection of new designs mixed with unique twists on vintage emulations. The 6030 Ultimate Compressor will be available in May of 2010 (pricing TBD). The 6030 Ultimate Compressor will also be added to the Emerald Pack bundle, available to Emerald Pack 4 customers as an upgrade (pricing TBD).
2010 Winter NAMM Show at booth #6405
Manley UAD Massive Passive Plugin almost done!
from manleylabs.com
Universal Audio's UAD DSP Manley Massive Passive plug-in nearing completion!
Just though you guys wanted a little update about this topic. We will begin beta testing the new Massive Passive plug-in soon. Target release date is 1st QTR 2010.
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