Maybe we don’t get out enough. First we thought the mpressor was le sexy, now we’ve got the hots for Apogee Electronics’ Duet, a FireWire audio interface designed specifically for Apple’s Mac computers. According to Apogee, Duet is the first two-channel audio interface with control functions built directly into Apple’s Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and… Read More Can An Audio Interface Be Sexy?
Nexoft’s LoopAZoid is a free tool for playing one-shot samples in your songs. One instance holds up to 48 different samples, which can be freely assigned to up to 96 different MIDI notes – two each, for forward & reverse playback. Each of the 48 sample channels has a pre-defined MIDI note attached; triggering these… Read More Get A Free VST Sampler!
Sonic Studio began shipments today of the 1.2 release of soundBlade. The 1.2 release incorporates hundreds of optimizations and stability enhancements, as well as almost two dozen feature additions, including an 8-channel option for surround work. Running natively on Mac OS X, soundBlade relies on Core Audio for default I/O so hardware lock–in is eliminated.… Read More Sonic Studio Ships soundBlade Version 1.2
Monkey Tools has announced the Universal Binary version of Sound Grinder. In addition to Universal Binary support, running 100% native on both PPC and Intel microprocessors, version 3.0 includes several new features including: “Droplets” for simple drag and drop conversion; support for Quicktime® Components such as Flip4Mac Windows Media component; and enhanced metadata editing.
NOTAM, the Norwegian production centre for work with sound, has released a new version (1.1.1) of NOTAM’s DSP02 software for Mac OSX, Windows, Linux and web-based use. The new version of DSP02 brings performance improvements and user interaction enhancements as well as support for Intel Mac. For educators, composers, musicians, and others working with children,… Read More Notam Updates Music Composition Software for Kids
Apple today updated its MacBook Pro line of notebooks with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, memory up to 4GB, and high-speed graphics. The new MacBook Pro is available in 15-inch models with a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display and a 17-inch model with an optional high-resolution display. “With Intel Core 2 Duo performance,… Read More Apple Updates MacBook Pro Line
Apple has announced June 29th as the debut date for its iPhone. The iPhone combines three products — a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a cutting-edge Internet communications device. Based on what we’ve seen so far, it looks like it will redefine the state of the art of both mobile phones… Read More Apple iPhone Debuts June 29th
db audioware has released version 2.5 of its flagship software modular effects system, Quantum FX Workbench. The upgraded package includes Universal Binaries and major enhancements. “We wanted to make Quantum FX fully accessible to the Mac community,” said Dave Brown, Managing Director of db audioware. “We also know that Workbench users are developing plug-ins for… Read More db audioware Updates Modular Effects System
Apple updated its MacBook line today with faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory and larger hard drives in every model. “The MacBook is a huge hit with customers, and is one of the reasons that Mac sales are growing three times faster than PC sales,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president… Read More MacBooks Get Faster Processors, 1GB of Memory and Larger Hard Drives
A free video game for Mac & Windows, Synthesia, is generating a lot of buzz as a sort of Guitar Hero for keyboard players. Synthesia loosely follows the Guitar Hero format — music tracks appear visually on screen, and your challenge is to play the correct notes on a keyboard. Unlike Guitar Hero, however, Synthesia… Read More Synthesia Like Guitar Hero For Keyboardists, Except That Guitar Hero Is A Lot Cooler
