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Cakewalk Music Creator 6 Touch on Steam Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Cakewalk, the world's leading developer of easy to use products for music creation and recording, announced the availability of Music Creator 6 Touch on Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC, Mac, and Linux games and digital entertainment.Music Creator 6 Touch makes it easy to create original music with no musical experience required. Music Creator has all the tools, loops, instruments, and FX needed to create, edit, and mix music, transforming any Windows 7 or 8 computer into a music studio. Musicians can share music with the world by burning a CD or using SoundCloud to post music on Facebook and Twitter... Continue reading: Cakewalk Announces Music Creator 6 Touch now available on Steam in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Toontrack Music Basic Fills MIDI Pack Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Toontrack has released Basic Fills MIDI, a follow-up to the popular Basic Rock MIDI that was released earlier in the year. The Basic Fills pack focuses entirely on the one thing you can never get enough of: fills. The little twists and turns that accentuate, ornate or make for smooth transitions in your songs – the bits and pieces that make your music elevate and transcend."I sometimes find that drummers over-complicate things and dramatize their fills too much. I am not a complicated drummer and never aspired to be. I don't want to get in the way of the song, just make it lift off where it truly needs to and harness it in between", says drummer Martin Kristoffersson... Continue reading: Toontrack Music Releases Basic Fills MIDI for EZdrummer and Superior Drummer in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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WaveLab 8 Audio Editing and Mastering Software Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH announced the release of its highly acclaimed audio editing and mastering suite, WaveLab 8, alongside the smaller derivative, WaveLab Elements 8. WaveLab 8 features a brand-new speaker management system, loudness metering and processing, single-window plug-in management, a master control panel, iZotope’s MBIT+ master dither, Voxengo’s CurveEQ, brickwall limiter and tube compressor, SuperClips, metadata support and over 150 improvements to its user interface and comprehensive tool set.“The eighth generation of WaveLab clearly shows that we continue to invest in providing the highest level of quality, reflected in the wealth of enhancements to existing features while bringing new, advanced mastering and restoration tools by Steinberg, iZotope, Voxengo and Sonnox to mastering studios around the world...” Continue reading: Steinberg Releases WaveLab 8 Audio Editing and Mastering Software in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Advanced Kontakt 5 Video Tutorial Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Using Kontakt just to play back factory samples is like driving your Audi S5 in 4th gear at 25 mph. Boring! If you want to break the speed of sound, this accelerated course shows you how to put pedal to the metal and squeeze every ounce of horsepower from Native Instruments' supercharged sampler.Seriously, Kontakt is a tweaker's dream come true. From recording your own samples to creating you own custom instruments, Kontakt does it all! You can even create your own scripts to graphically design your own user interface. Yes, this is one deep sampler that enables you to conceptualize and build instruments that are uniquely yours... Continue reading: macProVideo releases Advanced Kontakt 5 Video Tutorial - Get 20% off! in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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IK Multimedia iKlip 2 and iKlip Studio for iPad mini Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  IK Multimedia, the leader in mobile music-creation apps and accessories, is shipping the new range of its smart iPad holders for stage, studio, office or home. The new iKlip™ 2 for iPad, and for iPad mini, are enhanced versions of the most popular iPad microphone stand holders for musicians and presenters, while iKlip Studio for iPad mini completes the range of IK’s practical tabletop stands for 7” tablets.All the new iKlips are made in Italy from durable-but-light thermoplastic, and sport a sleek industrial design. Although the new ergonomically designed iKlip models were created with musicians in mind, they are also perfect for business presentations and speeches; educational, video and camera applications; health or kiosk-type information systems and everyday use in the office, at home or on the road... Continue reading: IK Multimedia announces iKlip 2 and iKlip Studio for iPad mini Now Available in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Blue Cat Audio Updates 5 Audio Plug-ins Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Blue Cat Audio has released an update for five of its most recent plug-ins: Blue Cat's DP Meter Pro (audio levels meter), FreqAnalyst Multi (multiple tracks spectrum analyzer), Oscilloscope Multi (multiple tracks waveform visualizer), StereoScope Multi (multiple tracks stereo field analyzer) and Blue Cat's Protector (zero latency brickwall limiter).These updates mainly address an issue with the AAX version and Pro Tools 10.3.5 on Windows, and bring additional fixes and enhancements for each plug-in on both Mac and PC. The update is free for existing customers and is available for download from the same locations as the previous versions of the plug-ins. What's new for most plug-ins... Continue reading: Blue Cat Audio Updates 5 Audio Plug-ins - All Products 10% off! in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Toontrack EZkeys Country MIDI Expansion Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Toontrack has released Country EZkeys MIDI, a new MIDI expansion for EZkeys. As the title suggests, this pack is focusing on the country genre and will showcase the journey this music style has found itself on the past few decades. It includes anything from the classic and rootsy to the timeless ballads and the slick, pop-influenced styles that top the charts of today.EZkeys is a revolutionary piano plugin and stand-alone instrument that fuses groundbreaking songwriting functionality with amazing sounds. The line includes three separate versions of EZkeys: the stunning EZkeys Grand Piano, the intimate EZkeys Upright Piano as well as the EZkeys Classic Electrics. The latter is the most recent release and includes... Continue reading: Toontrack EZkeys Country MIDI - a New MIDI Expansion for EZkeys in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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SONAR X2 Power! - The Comprehensive Guide Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Garrigus.com has announced the release of the SONAR X2 Power! book (ISBN: 978-1-285-19894-1) by Scott R. Garrigus (author of the Cakewalk SONAR and Sony Sound Forge Power book series). SONAR X2 Power! is the first comprehensive guide to deal exclusively with Cakewalk's SONAR X2 MIDI and digital audio sequencing application.This new edition offers top-to-bottom detailed coverage of the SONAR X2 software (Producer, Studio, and Essential). The book's comprehensive treatment begins with the basics and takes you from setup to final mix with clear, step-by-step instructions and exercises... Continue reading: Garrigus.com Announces SONAR X2 Power! - The Comprehensive Guide in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Aphex Project Channel Strip for Project Studios Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Aphex®, a leader in professional audio technology for more than 35 years, recently brought to market the Project Channel, a channel strip loaded with Aphex’s award-winning patented audio processing technology. With the trend of more and more studios forgoing mixing consoles in favor of recording and mixing within computer, a clean and versatile front-end input stage is indispensible. The Aphex Project Channel, a streamlined version of Aphex’s acclaimed Channel processor, has all the essential processing users need for recording, voice-overs, house of worship and other applications: an Aphex Class A microphone preamp, Aphex’s optical compressor, Aphex’s signature Aural Exciter® processor and Big Bottom® low-frequency processor; ¼” instrument input; and LED metering, all on the front panel. The rear panel includes... Continue reading: Aphex Project Channel Is the Essential Channel Strip for Project Studios in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Windows Version of MOTU Digital Performer 8 Ships Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  The Mac version originally shipped in September 2012, but now MOTU is now shipping Digital Performer version 8 for Windows, a major upgrade to their flagship audio workstation software. Significant new features include 64-bit operation, a new video playback engine, Punch Guard™ confidence recording, 17 new included plug-ins, 15 new user interface themes, and new plug-in management features."Digital Performer 8 is a must-have upgrade, especially for anyone using — or moving to — a 64-bit operating system," said Jim Cooper, MOTU Director of Marketing. "Plus, it's absolutely packed full of inspiring new plug-ins, cool new themes, and useful features you'll use every day..." Continue reading: MOTU Ships Digital Performer 8 - A Major Upgrade to their Flagship Audio Workstation Software in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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The Studio SOS Book: Solutions and Techniques Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Focal Press publishes The Studio SOS Book: Solutions and Techniques for the Project Recording Studio. Professional studio design is a specialized science, with more than a touch of "black magic" thrown in. Over the past few years, Sound on Sound magazine has made one trip each month to a reader’s studio. These visits have demonstrated that it is fairly simple to make a huge improvement to an untreated project-studio room, without spending a fortune. However, they’ve also proven that beginners’ attempts at DIY acoustic treatments often cause more problems than they solve.Utilizing knowledge from dozens of visits to readers’ home and project studios, the SOS team imparts easy-to-understand, organized troubleshooting advice. Learn how to... Continue reading: The Studio SOS Book: Solutions and Techniques for the Project Recording Studio from Focal Press in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Practical Mastering: Mastering in the Modern Studio Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Focal Press has published Practical Mastering: A Guide to Mastering in the Modern Studio. Guiding you through the history and emergence of modern mastering techniques, then providing practical hints and tips on how to use them in your set up, Practical Mastering is the book for anyone wanting to master this elusive art form. Providing you with solid mastering theory underpinned by years of professional experience and hands-on advice to getting the most out of your set up.Using years of practical and professional experience, Mark and Russ offer a discussion of how to effectively listen to and interpret post-mix tracks, showing you how to pick out areas of the mix that could be optimized or need development. Backing this up with professional tips and tricks on how to develop and fine tuning your hearing skills... Continue reading: Practical Mastering: A Guide to Mastering in the Modern Studio from Focal Press in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Toontrack EZdrummer Indie Folk EZX Expansion Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Toontrack Music has released a new EZX expansion focusing on capturing the organic, warm, intimate and ambient sound characteristic of the indie folk genre - the Indie Folk EZX. Indie folk. The wayward son of rock, the black sheep of folk and the flagman of lo-fi. Always in the forefront, blazing trails through uncharted territory, far left from the dense mainstream. Questioning, innovating, constantly one step ahead of the establishment while still rooted in unmistakable tradition. These are drums for indie folk, for music where no given set of rules apply.The Indie Folk EZX was recorded at the Avast! Recording Co. in Seattle, home to bands such as Fleet Foxes, The Shins and Band Of Horses. It comes with three complete vintage kits... Continue reading: Toontrack EZdrummer Indie Folk EZX Expansion Now Available in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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FL Studio 11 Music Production Software Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  FL Studio 11 is a complete software music production environment, representing more than 14 years of innovative developments and testament Image-Lines commitment to Lifetime Free Updates. Everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix, master and perform professional quality music.NOTABLE NEW FEATURES: Performance mode – Trigger Playlist Clips live using a mouse, touch screen, typing keyboard or MIDI controller. Supports APC20/40, Launchpad, Lemur, Block, Maschine/Mikro, padKONTROL, Traktor Kontrol (and more). Multi-touch support - FL Studio, including some plugins, now respond to Multi-touch with Microsoft gesture functions supported. Playlist - 199 Playlist tracks, increased from 99. Linking includes MIDI input port - Links now remember the MIDI input port used to avoid conflict between controllers... Continue reading: FL Studio 11 Music Production Software Now Available in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Waves Audio GEQ Graphic Equalizer Plugin Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Waves Audio announces the availability of its new GEQ graphic equalizer plugin. Developed primarily for live users (but sure to find a home in the studio as well), Waves GEQ is a full-featured graphic equalizer plugin with both Classic and Modern mono and stereo components, featuring 30 ISO bands plus high and low pass filters, a high precision floating parametric EQ bell filter, and a real-time analyzer.GEQ Classic components use traditional proportional Q filters inspired by the renowned DN series 1/3 octave equalizers, which narrow the filter width as you increase a band’s gain; GEQ Modern components utilize special Flat-Top filters, which eliminate the artifacts associated with band interaction, and provide perfect plateau and stair-stepped responses. Users can... Continue reading: Waves Audio GEQ Graphic Equalizer Plugin Now Available in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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