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RPM8 From Akai

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Akai Professional has introduced the  RPM8 reference production studio monitors, specifically intended for use with the company’s MPC music production workstations and production controllers.

“There is so much low-end content in music being made today,” said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Akai Professional, “we felt that a studio monitor specifically designed for extended low frequency playback would appeal to the people who already use our MPCs and production controllers.”

RPM8 studio monitors are sold individually and will be available from professional audio and musical instrument retailers Q4, 2009. Pricing is TBA.

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Basslines

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Through February 1, 2010, Sinevibes has a free loop collection for you, Basslines:

“Basslines is a comprehensive collection of acid, synth and bass loops developed for the most passionate music makers. Analog and digital basses, acid lines, pulsating and rhythmically modulated synths, robotic grooves – this sound library delivers professional-grade materials which will instantly inspire great new ideas. Contents: 200 bassline loops”.

They’re also offering a free loop library, Ambisphere, with any purchase.

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Live 8 Bugs

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Ableton today made a surprising announcement, saying that it has ceased development on Ableton Live 8 so that it can focus on bug fixes:

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Symphonic Orchestra Free

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Sounds Online is offering an awesome freebie – Symphonic Orchestra Free, a free starter edition of their professional symphonic orchestra virtual instrument. It contains a selection of instruments from its full orchestral library.

It works with most sequencer/notation hosts including Ableton Live, Cubase/Nuendo, Digital Performer, Finale, FL Studio, Garageband, Logic, Pro Tools, Sibelius, Sonar, etc. You can also use it as a standalone application with a MIDI keyboard.

Contents:

1. Violin Lyric
2. Violin Sustenuto
3. Trumpet Legato
4. Trumpet Staccato
5. French Horn Staccato Long
6. Basson Sustenuto Vibratto
7. Double Bass Quick Up Down
8. Crotales
9. English Horn Partato
10. Marimba
11. Orchestral Chimes
12. French Horn Legato
13. Concert Flute Legato
14. Sleigh Bells
15. Trombone Legato
16. Trombone Legato Vibrato
17. Tambourine
18. Triangle
19. Viola Pizzicato
20. Cello Sustenuto Vibrato

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Xoxox (now freeware)

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Free Music Software: Developer Rurik Leffanta has announced that, effective today, all Xoxos plugins (Windows) are now freeware.

Merry Christmas, Windows users!

The free apps include:
algorithmic     23_words,   Event Generator,   Ordinate,   Shoggoth,   Xchanter
effects     Acoustic,   Channelswap,   Ckpitchshifter,   Discipline3,   Formant Shifter,   Gate3,   Muchacha,   Muchacho,   Outdoorverb,   Plate,   Sandh,   Servo,   Smoky Joe,   Spring,   Waterverb
midi     Arp4midi,   BloqSeq,   CC Cube,   Circuit,   HyperCube,   Hyperion,   Malt,   Midilegato,   MiniSeries,   Period Seq,   Phase Seq,   Series,   Strumee,   Talent,   Wav4midi
models     Boing,   Bomb,   Cylinder33,   Friction,   Gun,   KL Tract,   Mass-Springs,   Pling2,   Snare,   Stoq,   Surface,   Sym5,   Synger,   Virtual Machine
nature     Fauna,   Oscine Tract,   Rain,   Synsect,   Thunder,   Wind
percussion     Brush,   Clap of Luxury,   Cleardrum,   Dystopia,   Expodrum,   Power,   T Osc,   Utopia2
synthesizers     Clearsynth,   Cosmo SE,   Expo,   Isnonu,   Noisemo,   Perfecto,   Puru,   Regula,   Steam,   Svati,   Urom,   Whoosh,   Xompler
utilities     Blinker,   Controls,   Steps

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Lexikon-Sonate

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Free Music Software: Karlheinz Essl has released Lexikon-Sonate, a free algorithmic music generator for OS X.

Lexikon-Sonate is an interactive real-time environment for musical composition and live performance. It takes advantage of composition algorithms developed by Karlheinz Essl since 1985.

Lexikon-Sonate is an infinite music installation that can run on a computer for years without repeating itself. Finally, Lexikon-Sonate can be used as an instrument for live performance of electronic music.

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Maxforlive Monome Suite

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monome guru Matthew Davidson has announced that his free maxforlive monome suite has been updated.

Here’s what’s new:

* multiple monome support – the suite can now address multiple connected monomes independently.
* live UI object support – most displayed parameters can be saved in a preset and automated. coll data still needs to be loaded in a separate file. Press Cafe can write out data files. Bug fixed with Obo that prevented read/write commands from doing anything.
* sment – monome controlled beat splicer now added to suite.

Download at Davidson’s Stretta site.

Requires Max For Live & Ableton Live 8.

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Eurodesk SX4882

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# Ultra-low noise, high-headroom analog mixer for studio, live, front-of-house, monitor, corporate and touring audio applications
# True in-line concept with 24 independent Mix-B input channels, all with individual 2-band EQ, Level, Pan and Mute
# 24 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps with switchable +48 V phantom power
# Neo-classic “British” 4-band EQs with 2 semi-parametric mid bands for warm and musical sound
# 8 subgroups with independent Solo and routing functions simultaneously feed 16 multi-track outputs
# Clip and -20 dB LEDs plus EQ In, Low Cut, Mute, Solo/PFL, Subgroup and Main routing switches on all channels
# 6 Aux sends per channel: all switchable pre/post fader
# Main Aux sends with Level controls and Solo functions
# 6 multi-functional stereo Aux returns featuring Level and Balance controls, Solo and extensive routing functions
# Solo-In-Place with PFL function plus 2 independent phones sections plus full-featured monitor and talkback section with built-in microphone
# Comprehensive Channel, Group and Main insert points
# Built-in meterbridge with meters for each channel, Subgroup and Main, monitoring either the channel or Tape return signal
# Long-wearing 100-mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controls
# Expander port with universal jack connectors for optimal linking to other consoles
# 2 BNC connectors for 12 V gooseneck lights
# Internal autorange power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving
# High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

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Metatron

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Psychic Modulation’s Metatron is a free 2-oscillator “analog” synth with an arpeggiator that works alongside a gated modulation sequencer for creating unique rythmic patterns and sounds.

The oscillator section uses waveforms that double up to create a phasing effect similar to pulse width, but for each waveform. This along with a powefull unison detune section and ring modulator give Metatron a rich, fat sound.

Features:

* 2 phase oscillators
* Unison detune
* Oscillator pitch drifting
* Ring modulation
* Graphical envelopes
* Arpeggiator section
* Sequencer section
* 3 LFOs
* Dual stereo delay
* Assignable modwheel and pitchwheel
* 64 preset

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Roland SP-404SX

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Roland has announced that the new SP-404SX Portable Sampler is shipping.

This update to the SP-404 offers 44.1kHz/16-Bit sound quality, improved DSP effects, a more versatile pattern sequencer, and easier data management.

Features:

* Sample anytime, anywhere with the built-in mic and battery power
* 29 DSP effects, including filter, delay, unique voice effects, subsonic, and looper
* 3 control knobs, 12 trigger pads, and Sub Pad for rapid repeat triggering
* Seamless effects switching for smooth, perfect performance
* Pattern sequencer with quantize mode and new shuffle feels
* 1GB SD card included; expand sample storage up to 32GB with SDHC
* Import audio files from computer, assign samples to pads with bundled software (Mac/PC

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