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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Native Instruments KOMPLETE 7 is out now and it’s a massive 90GB. There’s a smaller more affordable bundle called KOMPLETE 7 Elements with 12GB of content, and for FREE you can get the 1GB KOMPLETE 7 Players.
KOMPLETE 7 PLAYERS brings you four powerful audio platforms from Native Instruments for free, ready to use in your studio or on stage: REAKTOR 5 PLAYER, GUITAR RIG 4 PLAYER, KONTAKT 4 PLAYER and KORE 2 PLAYER. The included libraries provide over 450 high-quality sounds and effects ranging from futuristic synthesizers to edgy drum rhythms, stage-ready keys, versatile amp emulations, effects and much more. All Players are bundled into one installation file, making the setup as comfortable as possible.
Enjoy the sheer quality of Native Instruments products with 1 GB of sounds for free, and expand the included sounds at any time by selecting from a huge and constantly growing range of KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, available directly in the NI Online Shop.
This is Mac and PC compatible in Standalone, VST, AU and RTAS formats. These are somewhat limited but you may get plenty of use from them. A really nice taste of what KOMPLETE contains.
I downloaded this on the weekend and played with them a little. I can see myself using some of the REAKTOR 5 PLAYERS for pads and loops. GUITAR RIG 4 PLAYER won’t get much use as a guitar amp, but should prove useful as an effects unit. KORE 2 PLAYER AND KONTAKT 4 PLAYER have been around for a while and see some use from time to time in my studio.
Get KOMPLETE 7 PLAYERS
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Our friends at the AIR Users blog have expanded their shop to offer Pro Tools plugins at big discounts.
The AIR Users Blog Bargain Basement
The AIR Users Blog has teamed up with sellers to offer plug-ins and soon hardware with massive savings. What you get are:
- low prices, in most cases insanely low!
- unrivalled support.
- free training videos and content.
- the protection of Paypal should you have any issue with your purchase.
Read about why The Bargain Basement was started here.
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
This just appeared in my inbox, as a new Nocturn 49 owner I was pretty excited about this.
Novation are offering all Nocturn 25 and Nocturn 49 users a free software bundle, comprising the powerful V-station and Bass station software synths, Automap Pro and the Novation FX Suite.
To get the free software, simply register your Nocturn Keyboard online, and Novation will send you license codes and download links to the free software.
The offer is open to all Nocturn 25 and 49 owners, whether you already have one, or are buying one new.
See this page:
http://www.novationmusic.com/pages/nocturn-keyboard-synth-bundle/
Since I’d already registered my Nocturn all I needed to do was log in to my account and click the update button which immediately sent 4 authorization codes to my email.
This is AWESOME!!
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
Those nasty bastardos at Ohm Force have decided to release Symptohm PE (Performer Edition) for free. This is very good news for home studio dudes, because Ohm Force makes some of the best virtual synths and effects out there today. Ohm Force doesn’t just think outside the box, they fill it with stinky cheese, piss on it and set it on fire! It’s software with attitude, bent on audio domination!
Here’s what they have to say about Symptohm PE
This ‘Performer Edition’ is a simplified version of our Symptohm:Melohman powersynth, especially made for live use – but being also handy at the studio. The core of the synth, its oscillators and all the filters are there: it’s the same audio engine of the ‘normal’ version. The only difference is that they’re all already programmed/fixed for each one of the (up to 1200!) patches from Symptohm’s sound library, the result being a simple and straight forward interface.
So you won’t worry about tweaking knobs in the plug-in interface, being able instead to focus in live preset morphing using your midi keyboard controller and the Melohman feature. The midi mapping for each plug-in parameter is still there too, so map them all and please your crowd with bewildering sounds. Last, but not least, try setting your own samples instead of the default ones, and get an intuitive and fun experience! What are you waiting for? Download it right now and you’ll be playing what maybe is one of the best freeware synths out there…
Symptohm PE is for Mac & PC; VST, AU, RTAS
Read more about the Symptohm PE features here
So TRY OUT Symptohm PE this week and let me know what you think. Is it nasty enough?
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
XLN Audio has updated Addictive Drums to v1.1 and announced Retro, the first “ADpak” expansion for Addictive Drums, scheduled to be released this month (Price TBA).
New features in Addictive Drums v1.1:
- Selectable backdrops.
- Support for ADpaks.
- Multiple outputs in Logic 8.
- Cowbell slot renamed Xtra and is now used for various percussion instruments.
- Minor bug fixes.
Retro
3 Ludwig Kits
60s Pop Kit / Heavy 70s Kit / Vistalite Kit
70+ Presets
Clean Kits / Heavy Rock / Modern / Motown / PopRock / RetroMental
1300+ MIDI Files
60s Rock Grooves / Heavy Rock Grooves / Motown Beats / Motown Swing Beats / Rock’n'Roll Grooves
ADD To Your Addiction!
Retro is the first ADpak expansion for Addictive Drums and features three classic Ludwig drum sets from the 60s and 70s with cymbals from Paiste and Sabian. The drums were recorded in Studios 301 Stockholm in a big recording room with a rich ambience. Retro expands the Addictive Drums library and allows you to mix and match between the original drums and the new vintage kits. Retro also includes cowbells, tambourines and hand claps.
Retro is great for a vintage sound with presets inspired by classic songs. But you can also use the modern presets for an up-to-date sound full of character. Or turn to the RetroMental soundbank for a chance to hear the Ludwig kits like you’ve never heard them before. With the Retro ADpak you get over 1300 midi loops and 70 presets that will get you groovin’ in Motown, banging your head to booming heavy Rock, and tunin’ out to psychedelic Rock’n'Roll!
Retro ADpak is shipping in mid december!
News via KVR and XLN Audio
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Sunday, June 10th, 2007
Every Monday I highlight free plugins new and old that are worth checking out. See all posts in the Free Plugin Of The Week Series.
U-NO-60 is a virtual synth that is just a blast to play. It closely resembles the look (compacted a little) and sound a Roland Juno-60, its very intuitive and easy to get great retro sounds. The built in chorus effects sound great, TAL even has a separate plugin of just the chorus.
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You probably won’t be using this synth if you want to create new sounds, but it is fantastic for recreating synths tones from the 80s. I just love playing this synth.
http://kunz.corrupt.ch/products/tal-u-no-62
VST/AU Mac and Windows
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