Berlin, November 16th, 2009 – Native Instruments today introduced SONIC FICTION, a new KORE-Powered instrument that combines inventive field recording with advanced synthesis into an arsenal of hundreds of genuinely otherworldly sounds. Designed by prolific sound design artist Jeremiah Savage and usable with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER, the instrument provides musicians and [...]

Berlin, November 11th, 2009 – Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.1, a free software update for its innovative groove production studio. The new version further optimizes the workflow and increases the creative potential of MASCHINE through new MIDI I/O capabilities, support for the REX loop format, enhanced controller interaction, and more.
To allow producers to easily [...]

Berlin, November 10th, 2009 – Native Instruments today introduced the BERLIN, NEW YORK and VIENNA CONCERT GRAND as well as UPRIGHT PIANO, four software instruments that offer detailed reproductions of some of the world’s most revered pianos. Previously available within the acclaimed AKOUSTIK PIANO, these instruments can now be purchased individually to specifically accommodate a [...]

Berlin, November 3rd, 2009 – Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL X1, a highly functional performance controller that gives DJs immediate hands-on control over vital aspects of their performance. Designed by the team behind the groundbreaking TRAKTOR DJ platform, the compact KONTROL X1 offers an unprecedented level of integration with the latest TRAKTOR generation for [...]

Berlin, October 26th, 2009 – Native Instruments today introduced SCARBEE PRE-BASS Amped, an additional version of the PRE-BASS software instrument that provides a meticulous, highly musical rendition of the iconic Fender Precision bass, recorded through a selection of distinctive amplifiers. PRE-BASS Amped is derived from the acclaimed Scarbee Blue Bass library, and offers production-ready bass [...]

Berlin, October 26th, 2009 – Native Instruments today introduced SCARBEE MM-BASS, a new software instrument that provides an authentic rendition of the distinctive Musicman Sterling electric bass. MM-BASS is based on the acclaimed Scarbee Black Bass library, and is the latest release in the partnership between Native Instruments and sampling expert Thomas Hansen Skarbye.
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Premier provider of virtual instrument technology rolls out new Virtual Sampler Plugin for MAC & PC designed for Hip Hop Production
SONiVOX, Boston based virtual instrument manufacturer today announced the availability of Sampla – Hip Hop Production Sampler, an innovative new virtual sampler plug-in for MAC and PC designed for fast and professional quality sampling, and [...]

Harrison, the manufacturer of world-class analog and digital consoles, is proud to announce Mixbus(tm) for OS X.
Mixbus is a virtual “analog console” integrated into a full-featured Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Mixbus “True Analog Mixing”(tm) provides critical mixing functions in a knob-per-function interface. “True Analog Mixing” is based on Harrison’s renowned 32-Series and MR-Series console designs, [...]

As the release date for Windows 7 approaches, Cakewalk is already an early adopter, guaranteeing SONAR’s compatibility with the new PC platform. In an exclusive Q&A, Cakewalk’s Chief Technical Officer Noel Borthwick, a noted expert on Windows platforms, covers crucial topics around the introduction of Windows 7, such as compatibility with Cakewalk products, issues in [...]

Nomad Factory Releases PULSE-TEC EQs – Pultec Program EQ Emulation Plugin
Nomad Factory, leader in tube emulation technology proudly announces the launch of their long awaited Pultec Program EQ Emulation Plugins called PULSE-TEC EQs. From October 1 to 10, 2009, the new PULSE-TEC EQs will be sold EXCLUSIVELY at DontCrack alone or as part of a [...]