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Free Tassman 3 DXi For Sonar 1 XL Users "The Tassman DXi was included in the first version of SONAR XL in the interest of offering Cakewalk's new users with a complete software-based instrument solution, certain to provide inspiration for the wide range of projects SONAR XL users would inevitably undertake. As a result of this, we are pleased to provide the DXi version of the Tassman 3.0 to all SONAR XL 1.0 users as a free upgrade. This upgrade will be available until June 1st 2003." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Applied Acoustic Systems, Wave Arts, Sonicreef, Psycledelics, Mark Henning, CutterMusic, and Swar Systems in News. |
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Evolution Electronics' eKeys "Evolution Electronics, the UK based manufacturer of USB computer music products, announce the immediate launch of eKeys, a brand new USB music keyboard and software package that gives everyone, from total beginners to wannabe producers, the exciting opportunity to start playing and making music on their PC or Mac." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Evolution Electronics, Kenton, TC Works, Kid Nepro, and Antares in News. |
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Clear Channel Worldwide's New Music Network " This site makes it possible for aspiring musical talent to reach the public and the music business with their music via an online service provided free of charge for musicians and consumers." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Sound Enhancements, FASoft, i3, Green Oak, Anarchy Sound Software, discoDSP, and Plogue in News. |
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PowerFX Dyad DXi "Dyad DXi is the advanced software sample player and DXi virtual instrument just released from PowerFX. The focus is on performance - It comes packed with a variety of excellent sounds and lots real time processing features that makes an incredibly powerful tool. Dyad DXi comes with a powerful arsenal of tools to effect and manipulate your sounds and samples while reads and importing all sf2 files." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from PowerFX, FXpansion, Electronisounds, Groovecube, and Expert Sleepers in News. |
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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX "Creative announced immediate shipment of the only THX-certified consumer sound card capable of six-channel DVD-Audio quality 24-bit/96kHz recording. The new Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX includes the convenient and easy-to-use Audigy 2 External I/O Module for home studio quality connectivity through three analog stereo connections, plus optical and coaxial digital I/O, full-sized MIDI I/O and two SB1394 (FireWire) ports. Featuring ASIO 2.0 support for low-latency recording and a host of music creation software, the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX enables aspiring musicians to use the PC as a recording studio." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Creative Technology, Cakewalk, and Emagic in News. |
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Sonic Foundry Vegas 4 and Vegas+DVD "Vegas 4.0 provides integrated real-time video and audio non-linear editing with comprehensive features that allow for mixing, compositing, color correction, titling, streaming media creation and surround sound production for multimedia professionals. Vegas+DVD not only includes Vegas 4.0, but also offers complete DVD authoring (featuring DVD Architect) and a Dolby Laboratories certified multichannel AC-3 encoder." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Sonic Foundry, Digidesign, Making Waves Audio, TenCrazy, Axxeom, and MusicLab in News. |
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Applied Acoustic Systems' Tassman 3 "With version 3.0, in addition to Windows users, Mac users can now experience the power and possibility of the Tassman for the first time, and benefit from the tightly integrated audio handling of Mac OS X.2. The latest version of Tassman also offers an intuitive browser interface, providing drag and drop access to all of the tools necessary for modifying and building your own unique instruments. Add to this a host of new control modules, effects, synths, and presets, and the Tassman 3.0 provides more creative possibilities than ever before." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Applied Acoustic Systems, Evolution Electronics, Synapse Audio, Spectrasonics, i3 Software, and Dash Synthesis in News. |
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The IK Studio Bundle "A power force for your studio: AmpliTube, SampleTank XL and T-RackS. IK Studio Bundle is ideal for 360° professional or project musical production and offers the perfect solution for playing, recording and arranging your own music. The savings package includes all the instruments needed in a high-quality recording and post-production studio. It doesn’t matter what kind of music you play, the IK Studio Bundle Suite makes it easy to create superb-quality sounds and productions." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from IK Multimedia, SoUnDEnGiNe, Wave Arts, and Kenton in News. |
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Free Cakewalk Sonar 2.2 Update "Extending SONAR's support to include hardware products like those from RME and Digidesign provides our customers with more choice and flexibility in configuring their PC studios," commented Michael Hoover, VP of product marketing at Cakewalk. "It also provides an opportunity for customers who own ASIO-based hardware to take advantage of SONAR's extensive suite of audio and MIDI tools, without having to modify their existing hardware or driver configuration." Click here for more information and the free download. |
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Jade Hill: Rock/Pop Guitars Loops For ACID "Sonic Foundry and Jade Hill Studios present Rock/Pop Guitars, a beautifully crafted collection of guitar loops designed specifically as tools for chartbound singers and songwriters. Choose from a variety of jangly, bluesy, funky, and hard rock chord structures. And personalize your creations with guitar solos that range from clean and melodic to chunky and shredded. With over 600 loops to explore and choose from, there’s an infinite number of songs waiting to be created." This is the description you’ll find on the back of the CD jacket for Sonic Foundry’s new Loops For ACID product called Jade Hill: Rock/Pop Guitars. Click here to read my entire review. Also, new announcements from Native Instruments, Groovecube, FASoft, Massiva Music, Ultimate Sound Bank, and GVOX in News. |
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Cakewalk Project5 Virtual Studio "Project5 goes beyond stand-alone soft-synth 'rack' software by providing a complete, flexible production environment. It gives electronic musicians everything they need to experiment, create, and perform music using integrated sequencers; software synths; samplers; audio and MIDI effects; audio looping tools; all integrated in one workstation. In addition, Project5 provides advanced capabilities for synth layering, real-time pattern genesis and triggering, and a seamless live-performance audio engine." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from M-Audio, Tascam, Synapse Audio, MHC Synthesizers and Effects, and Native Instruments in News. |
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TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Space "TerraTec's new SoundSystem delivers first-class audio quality and a connection to tomorrow's audio technology. Left, right, front, back. Aureon 7.1 space delivers punchy, realistic surround sound to turn your games and DVDs into a breathtaking audio experience. The SoundSystem adapts flexibly to a variety of speaker configurations and playback situations with a choice of two-, four-, six- or 8-speaker playback." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from TerraTec, AKG, Bremmers Audio Design, ART Teknika, MHC Synthesizers and Effects, FMJ Software, and Native Instruments in News. |
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ProActive 5.1 Surround Monitoring System "Alesis announced a new THX-certified 5.1 speaker system, the Alesis ProActive 5.1. The ProActive 5.1 is equipped with Dolby Digital and DTS hardware decoding for true 5.1 digital sound. This is the first system to deliver THX-certified surround sound to the Pro Audio and Music Industry market at an estimated street price of $399.00. The ProActive 5.1 is the ideal solution for the home recording studio, with simultaneous use with multiple audio sources including PCs, home audio and recording equipment, and other sources such as DVD players and portable audio players." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Alesis, Cakewalk, Ultrafunk, Steinberg, Native Instruments, M-Audio, Sibelius, and Elemental Audio in News. |
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Revolution 7.1 Surround Sound Card "M-Audio is proud to announce the release of Revolution 7.1, the first high-definition 7.1 surround sound card providing up to eight channels of professional 24-bit/192kHz audio with consumer-oriented features. Revolution 7.1 allows PC and Mac owners to play DVDs and music in surround sound, experience more realistic gaming, and record or mix their own music." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from M-Audio, GenieSys, Cakewalk, Sonic Foundry, Native Instruments, BIAS, and RME in News. |
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Amphony Model 2000 Wireless Headphones "As the world's first audiophile wireless RF headphones to provide audio transmission at full CD quality, Amphony is unveiling its 2.4 GHz Digital Wireless Headphones, Model 2000. By offering an extended frequency response, the Model 2000 targets the audiophile and audio professional who expects the same sound quality that corded audiophile headphones provide without wanting to be tied down to home or studio equipment." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Amphony, NUSofting, FMJ Software, Groovecube Technologies, Celemony Software, VirSyn, Electronisounds, and FindSounds in News. |
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MusicLab Bundle Deals Recently, I announced that MusicLab was providing all DigiFreq visitors with 10% off of all their available products. Well now, in addition to that, you can also get 10% off of their product bundles! So not only can you get SlicyDrummer and Fill-in Drummer together at a low bundle price, but you can also get 10% off of that price. There are also Rhythm'n'Chords bundles available. For more information about these bundle deals, click here to visit the DigiFreq Deals page here on the site. Also, new announcements from Soundart, Voxengo, Green Oak, Massiva, AudioMulch, Sonic Foundry, and Renoise.com in News. |
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Focusrite VoiceMaster PRO "With every project, you need to capture that perfect vocal and make the sound your own. VoiceMaster Pro represents a new generation of voice recording equipment. Many of the elements from the award-winning VoiceMaster have been innovated upon. In addition, the unit features a whole host of new processors designed to ensure you have all you require to make the most of the artist you're recording." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Focusrite, Fxpansion, LinPlug, Zero-G, Sony Oxford, Peace Love Productions, and Echo Audio in News. |
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Sonic Foundry's ACID Pro 4 "When you start thinking about composing with sample loops, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Most musicians will say Sonic Foundry’s ACID Pro. ACID Pro has been on the scene for quite some time now, winning awards from the music industry as well as praise from users, and rightly so. ACID Pro was the first music software application to make the daunting task of matching up unrelated sample loop pitches and tempos a breeze. It also opened the avenues of music composition to just about everyone. Well, now at version 4, ACID Pro provides a host of new features including surround sound mixing, enhanced MIDI capabilities, plug-in effects automation, alternate time signatures, and more, bringing it to a new level of usability." Click here to read my full review. Also, new announcements from Sonic Foundry, Scarbee, Digidesign, IK Multimedia, DashSynthesis, and K-Sounds in News. |
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Issue 17 has been published! Here's what you'll find in this issue: 1. Scott's Notes – Sound Forge 6 Power! 2. DFreqCONTEST – Wave Arts Power Couple 3. DFreqDEALS – iZotope and MusicLab 4. DFreqNEWS - M-Audio, Xvision, Ohm Force, Cakewalk, and more... 5. DFreqDISCUSS – Vocal Improvement Techniques 6. DFreqSTORY – From FruityLoops to MIDI by Steve Taylor 7. DFreqSHAREWARE - Amixit and AudioLabel 8. DFreqFREEWARE – MIDI OX and sfArk 9. DFreqBUYWARE – Home Recording Power Book 10. DFreqTOPIC – Massage Your MP3s for Better Fidelity 11. DFreqTIP – Automatically Empty the Cakewalk Picture Cache 12. DFreqFUN – CreateBands.com To read this issue, you need to be a subscriber. If you're not already, just click here to subscribe. It's free! (Current subscribers please allow 3 to 5 days for the delivery of your issue.) |
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Happy New Year! I want to say thanks to everyone who helped to make DigiFreq a success in 2002, and I look forward to all the wonderful new things to come in 2003. There are many plans in the works, and with your support they will all come true. We're now over 12,000 strong, and I'm hoping we can bring that number up to 20,000 over the next year. Peace to everyone, and here's to a great new year! All my best, Scott |
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Soundart's Chameleon "The Chameleon is the first audio device that combines the main advantages of the computers (programmability and multi-functionality) with the main advantages of the standalone equipment (reliability, transportability, ease and speed of use) in the shape of an standard 1U rack unit." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Soundart, BIAS, Universal Sound Bank, SpinAudio, Emagic, DashSynthesis, and MusicLab in News. |
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Season's Greetings I wish all DigiFreqer's out there a happy, healthy, and wonderful holiday season. May peace, joy, and love fill your spirits, and may Santa bring you all the musical toys you wished for this year. :-) Happy Holidays! Scott |
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Steinberg Aquired By Pinnacle Systems "Pinnacle Systems, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the stock of Steinberg Media Technologies AG based in Hamburg, Germany. Steinberg specializes in digital audio software solutions for consumers and professionals. The companies expect to close the transaction in early January 2003." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from M-Audio, XVision Audio, Universal Sound Bank, Celemony, Creative, and SpinAudio in News. |
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New DigiFreq Deals on MusicLab Products! One of the reasons I'm always asking people to spread the word about DigiFreq is because the more readers we have, the more support I can muster from manufacturers. One form of that support comes as special discounts just for DigiFreqers called DigiFreq Deals. And I'm happy to announce six new Deals on products from MusicLab! All DigiFreq readers can now get a 10% discount on any of the products available from MusicLab, which are as follows: * Rhythm'n'Chords for Cubase VST - Create rhythm guitar parts quickly and easily in Cubase VST. * Rhythm'n'Chords for Cakewalk - Create rhythm guitar parts quickly and easily in all current versions of Cakewalk software. * SlicyDrummer - a powerful tool for the instant creation of drum loops by combining individual drum instrument patterns. * Fill-in Drummer - a unique and powerful MIDI tool that lets you quickly perfect your basic rhythm part with pro quality drum fills, breaks, intros, and endings. * MIDIoverLAN+ - a unique MIDI application that allows you to send and receive MIDI data between different computers that are networked together. * VeloMaster - a real time MIDI dynamics processor that lets you drastically modify the dynamics of your MIDI track or MIDI keyboard, similar to using an enhancer, compressor, limiter, expander, gate or velocity curve for MIDI data. For more information about these products, and to find out how to get the special 10% discount, click here to visit the new DigiFreq Deals page. I'm very happy to be able to bring these deals to all the wonderful DigiFreq readers out there. Happy Holidays! Scott |
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Ohm Force Quad Frohmage "Until the Quad Frohmage, every real filter lover had to rely on hardware to satisfy his musical needs. But now, hardware filtering is a thing from the past - as this baby beats everything you have heard so far. First of all, it's multiband, because, as was saying Lao Tseu : 'Four Filters Are Strictly Superior To One Filter'. Second, each of those filters has a stunning variety of modes - not for the pleasure of adding parameters, just because sooner or later you'll need every one of them." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from Ohm Force, Bitshift Audio, Zero-G, DigiDesign, and Gerhart Amplification in News. |
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VSampler 2.75 Update "The latest version adds doubleclick bulk import for partitions/volumes of an AKAI CD. It fixes the problem of missing AKAI S-1000 CD partitions and improves the co-operation of the DXi-version with Cakewalk Sonar 2.1. The update is free for VSampler-customers, it's available for download at www.vsampler.com." Also, new announcements from MAZ Sound Tools, Steinberg, U&I Software, and Dolby Labs in News. |
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Wave Arts Power Couple "Wave Arts has released its first plug-in bundle, marrying its critically acclaimed TrackPlug and MasterVerb plug-ins into a solid package deal entitled the Power Couple. The Power Couple is available for both Mac and Windows, in VST and DirectX formats, and boasts extreme CPU efficiency, while maintaining its characteristically clean and professional sound." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from Wave Arts, Cakewalk, SpinAudio, Event Electronics, IK Multimedia, BBE Sound, and Emagic in News. |
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Band-In-A-Box 12 For Windows "PG Music Inc. has released Version 12 of its popular Band-in-a-Box intelligent music software for Windows. New features include the amazing new MIDI file to Style Wizard; 'twice as many instruments' with the addition of General MIDI 2 (GM2) support; additional fretboard support including mandolin, ukulele, banjo and bass fretboards; notation display enhancements including separate notation tracks for each harmony voice and the addition of guitar chord diagrams; graphical user interface improvements; looping and song navigation enhancements plus improvements to every existing Band-in-a-Box style." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from PG Music, Steinberg, BBE, Propellerhead Software, Emagic, and Universal Sound Bank in News. |
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ROCK THE STONES Band Competition "HBO and The Hard Rock Cafe are pleased to announce the ROCK THE STONES Band Competition. Five markets have been chosen to participate; Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Miami. Four bands from each market will be selected to perform at The Hard Rock Café in their city for a preliminary show. Each band will be requested to 'cover' a minimum of two Rolling Stones songs. Audience members will vote for best performance and local prizes will be awarded." Click here for more info. Also, new announcements from Sonic Foundry, LinPlug, Native Instruments, MOTU, IK Multimedia, and Wave Arts in News. |
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DigiFreq T-Shirts And More! It's been a long time coming, but the DigiFreq T-Shirts are finally here! I know that many of you have been waiting for these to become available, and now the Official DigiFreq T-Shirts are available for purchase. But that's not all! The reason it took me so long to get this project completed is because not only are there t-shirts, but an entire line of DigiFreq branded products. These include apparel, mugs, hats, bags, mousepads, and more. All of these products are sporting the official DigiFreq logo. Plus, for a limited time only, there are some holiday gift items available too, with a special holiday version of the DigiFreq logo. Everything is available in the new DigiFreq Gift Shop, which is being hosted by CafePress. I think you'll really enjoy these one of a kind items, not only for yourself, but for your music loving and musician friends too! Click here to visit the new DigiFreq Gift Shop, and be the first one in your neighborhood to proudly show off your new DigiFreq gear. Thanks for being a part of the DigiFreq family, and Happy Holidays! All my best, Scott |
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