The integration of the ribbon control is a blast, the keyboard aftertouch possibilities open a world of expressivity, while the playing modes are tuned to the expectations of any demanding performer.

Arturia Origin Keyboard Features:

• More than 600 presets created by talented musicians and synthesizer specialists
• Create your own patch or use existing audio structures:
  • Origin patch made by connecting independent modules from: Minimoog, ARP 2600, CS-80, Jupiter-8, Moog Modular, Prophet VS
  • Origin template synths: Minimoog
• Superb audio quality with TAE® engine
• Up to 32 voices of polyphony for a typical patch
• Connectivity: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs. Digital: SPDIF out, USB 2.0
• Selection of high quality effects: Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Distortion, Parametric EQ, Rotary…
• 16/32 step sequencer
• Software editor (Mac/PC)
• Innovative Macro, Advanced LFO, Advanced modulation modes, Advanced joystick modes…
• MIDI : In, Out, Thru and USB 2
• High Level of Control:
• • ultra sensitive 40cm ribbon controller
  • high quality semi-weighted 61 keys keyboard, with velocity response and channel aftertouch
  • New exclusive duophonic aftertouch
  • Modulation and pitch-bend wheels, 3-mode Joystick, 21 potentiometers, 33 rotary encoders, 81 switches
• Ergonomic design:
  • Self adjustable front panel, from 0° to 135°, giving you total setup flexibility.
  • 5.2″ TFT screen for clear visual feedback.
  • complete mobile solution, offering everything you need to perform in a single, easily transportable cabinet.

More info and demos: Arturia

Here is a list of new audio effects included in the Virus TI OS4:

Stomp Box Effects
OS4 for the entire Virus TI line of synthesizers brings 6 more distortion flavors to the table, modeled on vintage guitar distortion pedals. Every one of these classic pedals is famous for its distinctive character and has been exploited by some of the greatest guitar heroes of all time. The virtual stomp boxes feature carefully modeled distortion curves and tonal characteristics and include tone controls where appropriate.

Mint Overdrive
The sound of this one just screams tubes – a very special kind of overdrive which results in a wonderful smokey tone. Good for achieving a subtle distortion effect whilst still retaining headroom for dynamics.

Curry Overdrive
A more extreme distortion – like in the original, this does not feature a Tone control.

Saffron Overdrive
The ‘orange’ one. A very harsh distortion, popular with the grunge movement.

Onion Overdrive
A big distortion effect famous for its fuzzy character.

Pepper Overdrive
A clear, powerful distortion that??s perfect for making leads cut right through the mix. Tone control to soften sound with a lowpass filter.

Chili Overdrive
A classic “fuzzbox” overdrive. No tone control, just in-your-face fuzz.

Speaker Cabinet
To compliment the new vintage distortions, a speaker cabinet simulation was added to the effect section. The new effect type greatly helps to fine tune the frequency response of any sound and to give it more focus in the mix.

Vowel Filter Effect
This effect is a simple and effective way to vocalize any sound similar to the way a talk box or vocoder would do.

Comb Filter Effect
The new comb filter creates everything from subtle, pitched overtones to extreme time-warped deconstruction of any given patch.

Arp To Matrix
OS4 for the Virus TI series introduces a powerful new feature that allows you use the arpeggiator pattern to modulate any of the parameters available to the modulation matrix. You can use this to create dynamic, rhythmical patterns within a sound, similar to what you can achieve with a step sequencer.

Update to Virus TI OS4 will be available for FREE in Q1/2010 to all Virus TI users.

More info and audio demos: Access Music

Featuring Dave Lombardo of Slayer on the cover, DRUM! investigates his new approach to playing louder and harder. The magazine also examines the always interesting Gavin Harrison—drummer for Porcupine Tree– and his suggestions to boosting one’s career. DRUM! also includes drum parts from Stanton Moore’s, who’s creating tunes with a nod to John Bonham.

“DRUM! has always been committed to writing about the most established drummers and younger players, who have innovating now,” said Phil Hood, publisher and one of the founders of Enter Music Publishing. “I think that this issue is one of our best examples of that editorial strategy.”

Dave Lombardo made a name in the metal scene for his aggressive, loud style, but he has learned some new tricks to accomplish this. For instance, after reading an article on jazz legend, Art Blakey, he is now drumming with an approach he calls “crescendos.” This can be heard on Slayer’s new album, World Painted Blood, in which he builds the intensity of the drums by hitting the ride cymbal harder versus switching to the crash ride.  He attains this by hitting the ride with the body of the stick and at a certain point when the part changes, he will switch to create a swelling effect. As he said during the interview: This new style allows him to build a specific beat until he can’t do so anymore.

Additionally, Lombardo established himself in the metal scene by being one of the pioneers of double bass playing. Humble and honest when discussing his playing, he believes that he was not true to the style until 2006 when he implemented “proper” blast beats. In his case, this refers to playing unisons – right hand on snare, left hand on a cymbal while playing sixteenths with his feet. But he’s quick to note that his main goal is to have the agility to play fast. He has gone beyond the concept of isolating his parts to satisfy his own ego. As he says, “There’s no, Oh, dude,’ I gotta out-do myself.”

For a sneak preview of the Dave Lomardo story, check out: http://www.drummagazine.com/features/post/dave-lombardo-cover-story-sneak-preview/

It takes a mix of confidence and humility for an established drummer like Gavin Harrison to provide tips to other drummers to improve their careers. Harrison, however, may be the perfect drummer to discuss breakthrough playing and mental strategies. Starting his career at age six playing jazz, Harrison carved a niche for himself in the industry when he replaced Bill Bruford in a two drummer format with King Crimson, known as the “double trio” configuration.

Armed with this knowledge and much more, writer Harrison provides the reader with 10 specific career tips to succeed. From #1, which is, luck is everything. Make your own luck” Harrison outlines his tips with the same dexterity as his drumming. And, in this economy, any drummer could benefit from his 10 insights to making it.

Point #3 is especially poignant, which is “Treat Every Gig Like An Audition. In this section, Harrison emphasizes that a potential gig can be found virtually everywhere and when you may least expect it. As he says so succinctly, “play it (the gig) like your career depends on it.” While some of his tips may seem obvious, they are relevant to established and younger players.

One of his tips, “Remember Kids, Drums Are A Musical Instrument,” is exemplified by the current drumming of Stanton Moore. In his “Practice Pad” column, Moore discusses one of his projects, The Garage A Trois.” While Moore stays true to his high-energy improv, he also finds ways to be creative and pay homage to one of his main influencers, John Bonham. As he explains in the column, Moore is successful on his favorite tune, “Electric Door Machine, by using his powerful abilities and respecting the legacy that Bonham created. He accomplishes this by trying new things like recording the track through a sax microphone. As he writes, “That would be a problem if you’re trying to make a pop record. But, for our brand of music, whatever we’re doing is fine. Moore’s transcription of “Electric Door Bell Machine, is a great example of thoughtful, drum voicing that fits with the rest of the group.

About Enter Music Publishing

Founded in San Jose, CA in 1992, Enter Music Publishing, Inc. is a leading publisher of hip, drum/percussion magazines, with distribution in 40 countries. DRUM! is the flagship publication of Enter Music Publishing, Inc. and continues to set the industry standard for editorial quality and innovation. Additional information about the company can be found at: drummagazine.com.

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SYN One Sounds V1 features:

• 36 highly original presets in Native and FXP format for FabFilter One;
• the same 36 presets in KSD format for Native Instruments KORE 2 Workstation;
• each preset features velocity settings for more control over the sounds;
• all future minor updates with fixes and new sounds are free.

SYN One Sounds V1 is a “pay-what-you-wish” product, meaning that it cost as much as you want to pay.

More info and audio demos are available here: http://www.kreativsounds.com/ks-syn-one-sounds/

ABYSS PRO-53 Sounds V2 Features:

• 128 outstanding presets in NATIVE (p5p, p5a), FXP and FXB format for Native Instruments PRO-53;
• the same 128 presets in KSD format for Native Instruments KORE 2 Workstation;
• each preset features velocity and modulation wheel information for more control over the sounds;
• all future minor updates with fixes and new sounds are free.

ABYSS PRO-53 Sounds V2 is a pay-what-you-wish product meaning that it cost as much or as little as you want to pay.

More info and audio demos are available here: http://www.kreativsounds.com/ks-abyss-pro-53-sounds/

The bank features 128 Hard Trance & Tech Trance Leads, Pads, Acid sounds & FX patches.

Listen to the synth presets here.

The 9 plugins are available for download for free as a single bundle or separately on www.bluecataudio.com.

What’s new:
– New Windows Installer (much faster install, improved upgrades and single bundle installer).
– Blue Cat’s Skinnning Language 1.6.1 support.
– Bug Fix (PC): Cubase freezes when loading a preset using a different skin while the plugin window is open.
– Bug Fix: undo / redo could fail when using the fine edit dialog in some specific scenaarios (focus issue).

System requirements:
- Intel or Power PC Mac running Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) or Snow Leopard (10.6).
- PC running Windows XP or Vista.

Bundle link:

http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/

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Video tutorial 1: StrumMaker Video Demo

Video tutorial 2: StrumMaker in a DP sequence

More info and audio demos: Indiginus

PROWaves Malstrom Sounds is now named PRO Malstrom Sounds V1 and has been updated to version 1.1 addressing some fixes and adding 22 more patches. Also, PROWaves SubTractor Sounds is now named PRO SubTractor Sounds V1 and has been updated to version 1.1 by addressing some fixes and adding 22 more patches. Both updates are free for previous owners.

All mentioned reason refills are “pay-what-you-wish” products, meaning that it cost as much as you want to pay.

More info and audio demos are available here: http://www.kreativsounds.com/products/

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Appleloop-Store introduces 8 new titles from inspired Beats. These titles include Hipology, Hiphop Lab, Hiphop Creations 1, Hiphop Creations 2, R&B lab, R&B Creations, Soul Sessions and Soul Creations. These new Titles feature contemporary Urban sound plus that old school 70’s funk and soul feel.

These packages will come in construction kit format and uses Apple loop, Acid and Rex2 formats. They work in Garageband, Logic, Sony Acid, Reason and many more. Each loop package BPM ranges from 70 to 100 and comes with 17 to 20` construction kits. Kits include drums, bass, synth, electric keys, piano, strings, guitar and more.

All the packages are downloadable and retail for only $49.99 U.S.

More info and downloads: AppleLoop Store

Additionally, he won “Best Progressive Drummer. Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum magazines worldwide, conducts The Drummies every year with voting open to anyone from February to May. This year 5,310 votes were cast in 41 drum/percussion categories ranging from “Best Drummer” to “Best Drum Advertisement”.

While Peart has successfully demonstrated his popularity in the last three Drummies, his margin of victory was less than in the last two years, according to Phil Hood, publisher and co-founder of DRUM! Magazine. Runner-up Travis Barker gave Peart a serious run and had been the most frequent winner (three victories) prior to Peart’s popularity. Thus, Barker remains a very influential, popular drummer as well.

About the Voting
Peart’s Popularity – A Rush of Publicity Online and Off
Peart’s success, in part, results from his innovative, progressive approach to drumming which is a hit with drummers in all demographics. Yes, he has proven his strong popularity in DRUM!, which is evident from the recent cover story in DRUM!, that was based on emails sent in from the Peart fan population.

According to publisher Phil Hood, “Peart’s success probably stems from the resurgence of Rush’s popularity over the same time period that he has won the Drummies. There’s no doubt that Rush’s hyper drive back into mainstream success has propelled Peart to these victories,” he notes.

Additional Drummie Data and Surprises
As with all contests, this year’s Drummies resulted in some intriguing data and surprise victories, such as:

• The category receiving the largest number of votes was Drummer Of The Year (4,902)
• The category receiving the least number of votes was Percussion Group.
• Mainstream Pop Drummer: It’s the first win for Bob Bryar of My Chemical Romance
• Rising Star: Thomas Pridgen. He got his gig in the Mars Volta after they saw him playing on gospelchops.com.
• Rising Star Percussion: Jocelyn Alvarez was mentored by Tito Puente
• Percussionist of the Year: Sheila E. It’s her first win in many years.
• Drum Workshop’s Collector X Series Shell Drums were the top drumming product of the year.
• Jazz/Fusion: Steve Smith, who has spent more time in the jazz world than the rock world of late, wins. He’s famed for his instructional DVDs covering the history of drumming in popular music.

In contrast to recent years, Enter Music Publishing decided to list in this announcement just the winners related to playing and performance. All winners and runners-up in the 41 categories can be viewed in print in the August Issue of DRUM! Magazine and online at http://www.drummagazine.com/features/post/drummies2009/. The list of winners is also included in DRUM!’s August 2009 issue, featuring Mike Portnoy on the cover. It’s on sale as of July 10, 2009.

Abridged Drummies Winner List

Winners: Drummer Categories
Drummer Of The Year: Neil Peart
Rising Star: Thomas Pridgen
Progressive Rock Drummer: Neil Peart
Metal Drummer: Lars Ulrich
Jam Band Drummer: Carter Beauford
Funk Drummer: Chad Smith
Mainstream Pop Drummer: Bob Bryar
Alternative Rock Drummer: Chad Smith
Punk Drummer: Travis Barker
R&B/Blues Drummer: John Blackwell
Jazz/Fusion Drummer: Steve Smith
Country Drummer: Jim Riley
Drum Clinician: Todd Sucherman
Studio Drummer: Josh Freese
Live Performer: Mike Portnoy
Winners: Percussionists
Percussionist Of The Year: Sheila E.
Rising Star: Jocelyn Alvarez
Latin Percussionist: Giovanni Hidalgo
Jazz/Fusion Percussionist: Airto Moreira

Of course, Enter Music Publishing would like to congratulate all the winners and runners-up in this year’s Drummies 2009 and thank all the drummers and fans who cast votes. Additionally, the company appreciates all of the drum/music industry web sites, which assisted in promoting the Drummmies voting and all other activities related to it.

Mpg converter for Mac possesses a powerful codec pack that contain all the codecs needed to open and convert both video and audio included in .mpg file. Mpg converter for Mac is not only a great player that can play many video and audio written with different codecs, it is also a great converter that will convert mpg to other popular video formats like avi, mpeg, wmv, flv, VOB, MP4(Xvid), AVC(H.264), etc.

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Effect and special effects: to get your personalized output video effect, there are several buttons for you to freely play with.

Online technical support and periodically program update service for free.

More info: Mpg converter for Mac

The new EQ module allows you to select from preset EQ settings, or create your own user settings.

The EditEQ button displays the 2-band EQ controls.

You can see and hear a video demo indiginus.com/agcdemo.html

More info and audio demos Indiginus

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The prize kits are:
Big winner:

• Ohm Force ALL-ALL Bundle
• PureMagnetik Producer Package
• FXpansion Guru
• MusicTech Focus magazine collection
• Mutekki Media Drum Codes Vol.1

2nd place:

• Ohm Force ALL-FX Bundle
• + PureMagnetik Producer Package
• + FXpansion Guru
• + MusicTech Focus magazine collection
• + Mutekki Media Drum Codes Vol.1

3rd place:

• Ohm Force ALL-Filters Bundle
• + PureMagnetik Producer Package
• + FXpansion Guru
• + MusicTech Focus magazine collection
• + Mutekki Media Drum Codes Vol.1

4th place:

• Ohm Force ALL-Disto Bundle
• + PureMagnetik Basic Yearly subscription
• + FXpansion Guru
• + MusicTech Focus magazine collection
• + Mutekki Media Drum Codes Vol.1

5th place:

• 1 Ohm Force plugin of choice
• + PureMagnetik Basic Yearly subscription
• + FXpansion Guru
• + MusicTech Focus magazine collection
• + Mutekki Media Drum Codes Vol.1

Detailed info about the challenge and contests rules can be found at http://www.ohmforce.com/cohmpetition

Darkside Drum ‘N’ Bass Features:

• 175 Drum ‘N’ Bass drumloops with added rhythm fx recorded at 3 different tempos (160, 165 and 170 BPM) catering for the harder hitting D’n'B tracks. All in WAV and REX2 formats;
• 85 hard edged dirty bass loops and FX loops. Includes WAV and REX2 formats;
• 59 breakbeats in WAV and REX2 formats.

‘Darkside Drum ‘N’ Bass’ is currently available for $29.95 as a download.

More information and demos: Equinox Sounds

The location of the free pack is: http://www.loopcache.com/looppacks/100-minimal-tech-and-electro-house-loops.html

More info: Loopcache

Chorus FX Guitars Vol. 2 – After the surprising success of the first Chorus Guitar pack, it was decided that a second pack would be released. Even more of that great chorus guitar sounds are available for you. The guitar loops are available in the keys A, Bb, C, E, and F at 90 and 120 bpm. The pack contains 72 loops and is available in Sony Acid WAV and Apple Garageband AIFF for $10.95.

Drum & Bass: Revival – Drum and Bass. Also known as: DnB, D’n'B, D&B, Jungle and that’s not including all the various sub-genres. So what really is DnB? Alot of things, and if you asked 10,000 people what they thought drum and bass really is, then you should probably get into some kind of research group. Or you may have issues… Strange issues… This pack contains 50 drumloops all perfectly beatmapped at 160 bpm and is available in Sony Acid WAV and Apple Garageband AIFF for $6.95.

Dark Project Music Track Vol. 1 – Tracks for the up and coming experimental film director/producer/sound engineer and YouTube enthusiast! Two tracks of brooding slow suspenseful feelings plus a two length faster track to quicken the pace. Available in Sony Acid WAV and Apple Garageband AIFF for $12.95.

Dark Project Music Track Vol. 2 – Even more tracks for the experimental human beings among us. In this second instalment of this series, we have one track of deepening darkness. A two length track for a call to action. And lastly a slightly faster dream sequence. Available in Sony Acid WAV and Apple Garageband AIFF for $12.95.

More info and audio demos: Splurgo Audio

A major update for the last remaining non-Mac plugin in their collection (Blue Cat’s Dynamics) is expected this month. This update will include new features as well as Mac compatibility, making all Blue Cat Audio plugins available to the Mac platform.

New in Blue Cat’s Remote Control 2.1 (Virtual MIDI control surface):

• Mac Audio Unit support.
• Mac VST Support.
• Automation output can now be disabled for hosts that do not propose automated parameters choice.
• New Windows installer.
• New documentation.
• Minor user interfaces changes.

New in Blue Cat’s Stereo Phaser 2.4 (Analog-style phasing effect):

• Mac Audio Unit support.
• Mac VST Support.
• New Windows installer.
• New documentation.
• Minor user interfaces changes.

The upgrade is free for existing customers, and a limited time offer is available for others.

More info: BlueCat Audio

ABYSS FM8 Sounds features:

• 20 original sounds, each with 4 extreme variations (80 sound variations) for Native Instruments FM8 and KORE2;
• each sound comes with custom ARP and MORPH info that allows you to create cool sequences and to morph between it’s four variations;
• each sound features velocity and modulation wheel information for even more control over the sounds;
• all future updates with new sounds are free.

ABYSS FM8 Sounds is a pay-what-you-wish product meaning that it cost as much or as little as you want to pay.

More info and audio demos are available here: http://www.kreativsounds.com/ks-abyss-fm8-sounds/

Hard Style & Core contents:

• Drums: Claps, Hi-hats, Kicks, Kicks & Basses, Misc, Snares.
• Bass loops
• Kick & bass loops
• Kick loops
• No kick & misc loops
• Fx
• Pad-Atmo-Layer
• Synth-bass
• Synth-lead
• Synth-misc

Hard Style & Core Technical Specifications :

• 980 MB uncompressed
• 598 MB zip
• 1939 files
• WAV & AIFF
• Royalty-Free.

More info and audio demos are available here: BlueZone

The result: 1,000 emails from across the globe.

The emailed questions have varied from the most basic to the highly complex in regard to Peart’s drumming approach. During an initial audit, many questions posed to Peart focused on how his influences have been as well as more technical, such as how he developed such a diverse left hand approach.

“We were very intrigued by the initial results,” said Phil Hood, publisher and one of the founders of DRUM! Magazine. “Neil is just one of those drummers appreciated by drummers of all ages and walks of life so we anticipate a really diverse and cool story“. As previously announced, Andy Doerschuk, editor and another founder of DRUM!, will take the questions and create and integrated editorial cover story.

He’s already beginning to get nervous regarding deadline. And, on that note, all emails have to be received by DRUM! Magazine by March 15th. Stay tuned, we’ll keep you informed on the “Email Neil Editorial Campaign” as it rolls out.

Fans who want to be ensured of getting a copy of the special June issue can subscribe at www.drumsub.com.

TAPE Drums features:
- 160 original synth drums in 44KHz/24bit format.
- Reason refill containing 16 ReDrum drum kits and 8 Scream4 patches for original sounds destruction;
- each preset features velocity information for more control over the sounds;

TAPE Drums is a pay-what-you-wish product meaning that it cost as much or as little as you want to pay.

More info and audio demos are available here: http://www.kreativsounds.com/ks-tape-drums/

Smash Up The Studio always raise the bar where keyboard loops are concerned. This latest collection of piano phrases gives the user access to the highest quality performances at an unprecendented cost. What better, when making an RnB record is to have the piano parts played by someone who does it professionally? Smash Up The Studio have once again called upon the keyboard skills of Steve Burton, who has worked on RnB tracks for artists such as Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Babyface, Jodeci, Sounds Of Blackness amongst others.

• Includes 40 superb 4-8 bar chord progressions ranging in tempo from 65-110 BPM. Each loop could form the basic musical structure for an entire track, and comes in 24-bit WAV, MIDI and APPLE LOOPS formats.
• Also included as a bonus, are the beats and the other musical parts from the MP3 demo track.
• Formats: Apple Loops, Midi, WAV (24-bit)

Also included as a bonus, are the beats and the other musical parts from the MP3 demo track. ‘RnB Vibes: Piano’ is currently available for $29.95 as a download.

More information and demos available from the website: Equinox Sounds

Alongside these 50 files, they’ve provided a bonus bank of 10 pad sounds for Novation’s V-station soft-synth, so you can get started with your breakdown straight away. These range from quirky FM tones through to balls-out detuned sawtooth monsters, so there’s definitely something for everyone. The pack also includes bonus audio loops from the demo track.

The website is very easy to use, have a convenient web interface and built on modern AJAX technology that allows to easily search, purchase and download music. You have the possibility to download absolutely FREE lo-res demos of every single music track to try in your project, what is very useful and often very vital.

Content is provided by professional composers and producers around the world. Every single Royalty Free Music track is hand picked by highly skilled staff. There are also a lot of the downloadable thematic music collection.

Visit “NEO Sounds” – http://www.neosounds.com

These are not your ordinary Pro-53 sounds, these are deep, dark, otherworldly and twisted.

ABYSS PRO-53 Sounds features:

• 64 highly original presets for in native and kore format for Native Instruments PRO-53, KORE 2 and KORE Player;
• each preset features velocity and modulation wheel settings for more control over the sounds;
• all future updates with new sounds are free;

ABYSS PRO-53 Sounds is a pay-what-you-wish product meaning that it cost as much or as little as you want to pay, but for previous owners the update is free (an email with the update will be sent today).

More info and audio demos are available here: ABYSS Pro-53 Sounds

New in Ableton Live 8
What’s new in Ableton Live 8 Video

New Groove Engine: Groove patterns dynamically influence the timing and velocity/volume of audio and MIDI material. This can add life and swing to straight patterns, give a track more drive, or lend a piece an easy, laid-back feeling.

• Apply groove patterns to any audio or MIDI clips in real time. Change the feel of the whole piece or just selected clips.
• Choose from an extensive library of groove patterns, captured from songs played by some of music’s most original, expressive and soulful drummers.
• Extract groove patterns from any audio or MIDI source to build your own groove library from your favorite tracks.
• Quantize audio and MIDI in real time: non-destructive velocity and timing adjustments for rhythmic correction.
• Randomize audio and MIDI timing for a more human feel.

New Warping Engine: Live 8 is the next logical step in warping evolution with a new, more intuitive warping paradigm and some important Warp Mode enhancements.

• New, intuitive warping allows you to adjust events on the timeline instead of stretching and squeezing the timeline around the events.
• Transient handles: Live analyzes and assigns handles to the transients in audio files automatically.
• Slice by transient: slice audio to MIDI based on Live 8’s new transient analysis.
• Enhanced Beats Warp Mode for improved warping of percussive material and new control options.
• Improved Complex Warp Mode using ?lastique Pro for warping complex, polyphonic material with fewer artifacts.

The Looper: Looper brings the creative power of classic sound-on-sound looping to Live, without the limitations of a hardware device. Inspired by some of our favorite sample/delay devices plus a good deal of Ableton wizardry, Looper provides plenty of scope in a super-simple interface.

• One-touch operation: Looper is set up for remote operation, so you can record, overdub, undo and more using a single footswitch (not included) and without touching the computer.
• Endless overdubs, tape-loop style for infinite improv jams.
• First loop sync: Live reads the tempo from the length of the first loop you record and automatically syncs up. This eliminates timing issues and lets you record without the click.
• Simple loop management: drag and drop a loop from Looper into a clip slot to make a clip; drag a clip back again to reload it into Looper.
• Multiple Looper sync lets you run as many Loopers as you want without any synchronization headaches.

New Effects tools: Live 8 includes five powerful new effects, each with a strong personality and serious “classic” potential. These effects add a special Ableton shine to the well-known aspects of these devices, giving you effects that are not only practical and easy to use but also inspiring.

• Vocoder: the famous “singing robot” effect. Vocoder is classic vocoding plus advanced, intricate control for flexibility and rich sound design.
• Multiband Dynamics: effective processing plus a refreshing approach to visualizing the dynamics involved lets you really see and hear what’s going on.
• Overdrive: models the circuits found in legendary stompboxes and forms a perfect complement to Saturator and Dynamic Tube.
• Limiter: an effective brick-wall limiter that will keep your peaks in check.
• Frequency Shifter: frequency shifting and ring modulation for flange effects, atonal harmonics and the sound of Fifties science fiction

Lots of Workflow Enhancements: Version 8 makes Live easier with a number of most-wanted enhancements and some deceptively simple detail work.

• Crossfades in Arrangement View: This much requested feature gives you real-time, non-destructive crossfades, neatly integrated into Live’s familiar workflow.
• Midi: The enhanced MIDI editor now features step recording, an insert marker and editing improvements.
• Group tracks: let you group selected tracks (e.g. a group for drum tracks or a group for all backing vocals). Each group works like a separate mix buss with its own effects and routing settings. You can also collapse grouped tracks to preserve screen real estate.
• Multi-parameter manipulation: want to lower the volume of six different tracks? No need any more to adjust six different faders; just select all six tracks and adjust one volume control.
• Magnify the user interface for optimal visibility on dark stages or hi-res screens. Zoom out for the big picture.
• Browser waveform display: Audio and MIDI browser preview now with waveform display and scrubbing for more informed browsing and file selection.
• Plug-in parameters: Improved configuration and control for plug-ins with numerous parameters.

New in Ableton Suite 8
Ableton Suite 8 is a package which gives you a rich world of sound, perfectly complementing the tools and features in Live 8. Suite 8 provides all the instruments a musician could hope for, including a wide range of synths, a powerful sampler, electric and acoustic drums, mallets, numerous sampled instruments: 10 instruments in all. Here’s what’s new in Suite 8.

World-class library: Ableton Suite 8’s library is something big and something new, completely surpassing everything that Ableton has ever offered before. With the creative professional in mind, Ableton has put together a well-balanced and comprehensive tool set, including synthesis, real-world “Sound Objects,” presets, grooves, templates and, above all, a wide-ranging set of beautiful sounds. No need to be quiet in this library.

• 1,600 new, expressive sounds: Ableton has worked with some of the world’s top sound designers to create a comprehensive set of truly useful, high-end sounds, each one an instrument in its own right. The sounds are provided as instrument Racks with a finely calibrated combination of instruments and effects.
• Library Info Texts: many resources now have descriptive Info Texts explaining the characteristics and structure of the sound or Rack, so you know what the sound is before you load it.
• Versatile configuration options: all instrument racks feature thoughtfully mapped Macro controls for both subtle and dramatic adjustments without the confusion of too much detail. For detail, just open up the rack and get in close.
• New Effect Racks for professional-grade mastering, mixing and creative sound processing.
• Construction kits: flexible song kits containing loops and phrases in a number of styles. A useful resource for getting started or for firing up your imagination.
• Sound Objects Lite: to complement and extend the synthesized sounds, Ableton and SonArte have worked together to produce a tool kit of real-world object recordings for advanced sound design.
• 440 MB of abstract, experimental loops from renowned music software pioneers Cycling ‘74.
• Over 400 loops and samples from Zero-G in a wide range of styles, including smooth ’70s grooves, gritty hip hop and edgy, abstract weirdness.
• Thousands of single-device presets: simple components for making new sounds and exploring synthesis.
• Clearly organized library: all resources organized pragmatically and sensibly.
• Song templates: practical templates for different recording scenarios (e.g. 8-track recording), with pre-configured tracks and routing.

Collision Instrument
Collision is a unique instrument for authentic mallet sounds and creative percussion. Co-developed with AAS, it uses physical modeling technology to reproduce real-world instruments such as xylophones, marimbas and glockenspiels, but also provides enough depth to create truly dramatic new instruments and sounds. Unlike sampled instruments, this creates dynamic, living and breathing sounds that add an organic feel to your compositions. Corpus, a separate effect that reproduces Collision’s resonator section, widens the scope even further, giving you a far-reaching sonic continuum from authentic, real-world sounds to exotic, experimental effects.

Collision control: The exciting thing is that every aspect of this Collision + Corpus equation is adjustable?you have complete control over the excitation source, the force of the impact and the type of resonator. Choose what you want to hit: beam, plate, membrane, bars or tubes. Select the type of resonator and modify its geometry. Experiment with different materials: from glass or metal to wood, nylon and rubber. Try out different listening positions and compare parallel and serial configurations. Apply harmonic or disharmonic overtones. Tweak the preset sounds to perfection, create instruments that would be physically impossible in the real world or go full-on experimental for completely new sounds.
Choose your resonator: Collision features seven resonator types. Here, “resonator” refers to both the playing surface and the (optional) resonating body behind it. The choice is yours:

• Beam simulates beams of different materials and sizes.
• Marimba is a specialized beam. It reproduces the characteristic tuning of marimba bar overtones that are produced as a result of the deep arch cut of the bars.
• String simulates strings of different materials and sizes as found in instruments such as pianos, guitars and dulcimers.
• Membrane is a rectangular drumhead, with options for adjusting material and size.
• Plate simulates a rectangular plate of different materials and sizes.
• Pipe simulates a cylinder with one end open and a variable opening at the other end (adjusted with the “Opening” parameter).
• Tube simulates a cylinder that is fully open at both ends.

Corpus Separatus
Corpus is a virtual resonator or soundbox with a life of its own. Independent of Collision, you can use Corpus to add physical modeling characteristics to audio material or place it behind any virtual instrument to create complex resonances. You can avoid some tricky mic setups and studio workarounds simply by using Corpus instead. To round things off, Corpus’ secret weapon is a MIDI sidechain input. Use this to control the pitch of the resonances produced and give pitched resonances to unpitched percussion.
Corpus Features:

• True stereo processing of the incoming signal and full control over the stereo width of the wet signal
• Use independently of Collision to apply physical modeling characteristics to audio material
• Full access to all of Collision’s resonator models
• Features a MIDI sidechain input for controlling the tuning of the resonators
• Spread parameter to detune left and right channel resonances
• Dual LFO: create interesting stereo effects by applying various phase settings
• Post-effect filter section for coloring the wet signal

Latin Percussion
Latin Percussion is a collection of acoustic percussion instruments such as congas, bongos, timbales, claves, shakers, tambourines and bells from the worlds of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and African music.
Authentic sounds: Each instrument has been carefully multisampled to reproduce the sound, feel and playability of the real-world version. These instruments are useful for producing authentic salsa, merengue, son or mambo, but they’re also essential for reggaeton, R’n'B, Latin jazz or fusion… anything with a groove, basically.
Be articulate: Each instrument includes variations for the different ways of playing in the real world, reproducing the difference between a hit and a muted hit, for example. Whether you’re shaking, slapping or beating, the articulations for each instrument provide a level of detail that lets you go beyond simply adding “spice” to a track: with Latin Percussion you can really explore the character of the instruments. Individual instruments are arranged as drum racks to integrate neatly into your Live Sets with the articulations already in place. Additionally, Latin Percussion includes mapping for most popular drum pad controllers. In particular, the eight multi-articulation kits are specially designed to let you hook up your hardware quickly and start playing.
Drums and drummer: The greatest instruments in the world are no good unless you know how to play them. Latin Percussion has this covered: the package also includes clips and grooves, so you don’t only get the drums, you also get the drummer. These clips are authentic patterns and phrases that you can stretch, edit and investigate. Not only can you get started quickly, you can also peek inside the grooves and see what makes them flow.
Latin Percussion Key features:

• 1 GB of carefully sampled percussion covering 107 instruments in 24bit/48kHz stereo.
• 8 multi-articulation kits and 32 instrument groups provide variety and plenty of potential for customization.
• Kits and instruments are configured as Drum Racks, so it’s easy to hook up your hardware and start playing.
• 50 clips of patterns and phrases demonstrating and providing authentic use of the sounds.
• A set of grooves to add some Latin feel to your drum patterns.
• Up to 8 articulations per instrument including Slap, Mute, Flam, Heel, Stick and Shake.
• Up to 20 velocity layers and up to 4 alternating hits per instrument for dynamic and authentic playing.

More power for Operator
What’s new in Operator Video:

Operator, Ableton’s renowned do-it-all synthesizer, has been given a major overhaul. We opened up the hood, took a long hard look inside and did some serious hot-rod stuff:
User Waveforms: Draw your own waveforms by adjusting the amplitudes of each oscillator’s harmonics. You can also edit the built-in waveforms. Feedback is now available for all oscillators that are not being modulated by another oscillator.
New filter types: New ladder modes and SVF filters bring the total number of Operator’s filter types to fourteen. There is also a frequency response curve view in the filter display and an integrated waveshaper in the filter, featuring an adjustable drive amount and four curve shapes.
Also, the filter, LFO and pitch envelopes now feature adjustable slopes, like those found in Sampler. There’s a new MIDI modulation section in the global display, with multiple destination and amount settings for five MIDI control sources. We’ve also added new modulation options for the LFO and pitch envelope.

More info, videos and audio demos: www.ableton.com

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Here is a list of what we consider exciting this Winter NAMM 2009 (no particular order):

• Ableton Live 8, Ableton Suite 8, Max for Live
• Celemony Melodyne Editor with the revolutionary DNA Direct Note Access
• Dave Smith Instruments Mopho Synthesizer
• Universal Audio UAD-2 SOLO / Laptop
• Access Virus TI2 with OS3 Software
• SPL (Sound Performance Labs) Analog Code TwinTube
• IK Multimedia StealthPedal and IK Multimedia AmpliTube Fender
• SSL (Solid State Logic) Duende Mini Expanded & Studio Packs
• Vienna Symphonic Library presents Vienna MIR and Vienna IMPERIAL
• Novation Automap 3 Pro Software
• FXpansion D-CAM: Synth Squad
• Submersible Music DrumCore 3
• Sennheiser Audiophile HD 800 Headphones
• Korg microKORG XL Synthesizer
• Arturia Minimoog V 2.0 and Arturia Brass 2.0
• Eastwest PLAY 2 Software, Quantum Leap SILK and Quantum Leap SD2 PRO
• Akai Pro MPK25 controller, Akai Pro APC40 controller, Akai Pro EWIUSB and Akai MPC Vintage Beat Machine Sample Pack
• SONiVOX Playa – Hip Hop Virtual Instrument
• Native Instruments AUDIO 4 DJ Audio, MASCHINE, Traktor PRO, Traktor Scratch PRO, Guitar RIG Mobile
• Steinberg Cubase 5 and Steinberg Cubase Studio 5
• GForceSoftware impOSCar 2
• DSI & RLD LinnDrum2 Analog Drum Machine
• Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 Synthesizer

Here is a list of websites were you can find more Winter NAMM 2009 news (no particular order):

• Harmony Central (+ videos)
• SonicState (+ videos)
• MusicRadar welcomes you to NAMM (+ videos)
• ProToolerBlog – Winter NAMM 2009 (+ videos)
• Kaos Audio Winter NAMM 2009 News (plus videos)
• KVR Audio
• MacMusic – Winter NAMM ‘09 Special Report
• GearWire Winter NAMM 2009
• MacWorld NAMM Report

Also, here’s more good read on NAMM 2009 (no particular order):

• Create Digital Music – NAMM in a Nutshell on CDM
• Sweetwater InSync NAMM 2009 News, Day 2
• 440TV – More Winter NAMM 2009 Videos
• Analog Industries – NAMM Thread #2
• Analog Industries – Back To Work, Special NAMM Edition

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DMS Club Chords MIDI Vol 1:

Hit the clubs with this up-to-date collection of 30 dance chords, riffs and sequences ready for your next floor filling track – massive uplifting chord sequences & trance riffs all in MIDI format to get your club tracks rocking! This pack also includes audio from the preview below as 10 Acidized WAV loops ready to slot into your next track!

DMS Classic Club Chords Vol 1:

Continuing our DMS Classic series we’re proud to announce this pack of 38 inspirational dance MIDI files ranging from pumping energy riffs, melodic techno arpeggios and uplifting chord sequences ready to drop straight into your next production.