TC Electronic gives everyone the chance to add studio-quality reverb to their music…

November 16, 2009

TC Electronic – leaders in the world of signal processing and effects – is giving everyone the chance to download a professional TC Reverb… but hurry – the offer only stands for 72 hours!

TC Electronic has been at the forefront of effects development for decades, and their reverb algorithms can be found in the best recording and mixing environments in the world.
But from Monday 16th November the sought-after sound of one of the finest reverbs on the planet will be yours to download. TC Electronic’s M30 is a small yet great sounding reverb, and for 72 hours it can be downloaded for free.

M30 is VST and AU compatible, making it the perfect addition to any DAW – Apple Logic and Garageband, Steinberg Cubase, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar
The M30 will be available after this 72 hour period from the TC online store for a mere US$79, but why pay for the sound of the M30 when you can download it for nothing?

The Catch?
The catch? There is no catch. This is a non-expiring and fully functional plug-in ready to be used with your music. To qualify for a free download of the amazing M30 plug-in all you have to do is register for the TC Electronic newsletter at
tcelectronic.com/freeTCreverb. And that’s it. Simply submit your details on the TC Electronic M30 Free Download page and you could be applying the studio-quality sound of the M30 Reverb plug-in to your audio today.

More about the M30 Reverb:
The M30 Studio Reverb is a simple to use, great sounding reverb that is powered by AlgoFlex™ – a new high-definition TC technology that enables hardware quality and predictability to be ported to native software.

M30 is derived from the popular M40 reverb that ships with TC Electronic audio interfaces. The sound of M30 takes the same Hall reverb algorithm that’s found in the M40 (alongside Room and Plate algorithms).

The M30 reverb algorithm lets you adjust a number of parameters to tailor M30 to your sound. Adjustable parameters include Pre Delay, Decay, Hi Color and Mix.
With its great sound M30 is a unique addition to any VST- or AU-compatible application.

Whether you work with vocals or instruments, the M30 Studio Reverb will add a broad and warm reverb to your sound. M30 preserves the natural characteristics of the original source, which gives you an incomparable and authentic large sound.

The sound of M30 is perfectly suited to vocals, but it can also be used with a wide variety of instruments and audio material.

For more details on M30 and to sign up for the TC Electronic Newsletter:
tcelectronic.com/freeTCreverb

If you simply want to know more about the M30 reverb, go here:
http://www.tcelectronic.com/m30.asp
 


Mackie Onyx 1640i

November 11, 2009

The Onyx-i Series FireWire Recording Mixers combine the benefits of a powerful computer interface with the tactile, hands-on control of a premium analog mixer. Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs including Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8*, the Onyx-i Series opens up a new world of options for anyone interested in computer recording. In addition to an ultra-high quality 24-bit/96kHz FireWire recording interface, Onyx-i mixers offer professional analog features like boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps, classic “British-style” Perkins EQ and pre/post assignable aux sends, all of which can be flexibly routed via integrated FireWire.

Some of the consoles main features are:

  • Premium Recording Mixers with 24-bit/96kHz FireWire
  • Qualified by Mackie for use with all major DAWs, including: Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8, Logic ®, SONAR™, Cubase®, Ableton® Live, Final Cut Pro®
  • Boutique-quality Onyx mic preamps
  • Perkins “British style” EQ on every channel
  • Flexible FireWire routing, including aux sends and pre/post EQ assignment for all channels
  • Stereo playback from DAW, returned to control room or into channel for integration into mix
  • Full 16×16 FireWire channel streaming for ultimate DAW integration (Onyx 1640i only)

See the Mackie Onyx 1640i at Soundsliveshop.com

It has also won the Reader’s Choice award for Best New Small Format Console.

A major selling point of this mixer is the ability to run it with Pro Tools M-Powered 8. This is a first as you could only ever use M-Powered with M-Audio hardware.

To use your Onyx-i Mixer with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8, you will need to do the following:

  • Register your Onyx-i mixer by visiting click here.
     
    From there you will be able to select Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8 and your operating system (Mac, XP, Vista, etc.) from a drop-down box.  This will then take you to the latest support info regarding your setup’s compatibility with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8.  If your computer’s specifications do not match the requirements found on that page, it is not supported for use with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8. my.mackie.com and either setting up a new user account or logging into your existing one
  • After registering your mixer (which is free and recommended anyway), you will be prompted to purchase a package that includes the Mackie Universal Driver and Mackie Authorization Application ($49.99 USD) that unlocks your mixer for use with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8.  Instructions and purchase options for the driver will be presented at my.mackie.com after you register your Onyx-i Mixer. The driver purchase allows your registered mixer to work with as many supported computers running Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8 as you have access to (Mac or PC)
  • Purchase and install Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8 following all of Avid’s® installation guidelines (yeah, we know you know this already, but we gotta say it anyway)

To find out if your computer is compatible with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8, please  visit Digidesign Support. From there you will be able to select Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8 and your operating system (Mac, XP, Vista, etc.) from a drop-down box.  This will then take you to the latest support info regarding your setup’s compatibility with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8.  If your computer’s specifications do not match the requirements found on that page, it is not supported for use with Pro Tools® M-Powered™ 8.


Vox Autumn Crowd Pleasers

October 2, 2009

th-summer-vtVOX is offering you FREE gear when you purchase a Night Train Head, JamVOX, Valvetronix VT Combo or Joe Satriani pedal. These headline offers won’t last long, so be sure to bag some free gear from VOX whilst stocks last.

Here’s what could be yours:

Purchase a VOX NT15 Head and get a FREE V847 Wah Pedal (Worth £80*)

Once you’ve made your purchase all you have to do is download and print off the claims form (click here to download your claims form), fill in your details and send it th-summer-jamvoxback with your proof of purchase. Your shiny new free gift will be sent direct to your door – then you’ll really be ready to ROCK with VOX.

MORE DETAILS

VOX V847 Wah Pedal
The V847 Wah-Wah pedal is an enhanced version of the most famous guitar effects pedal of all time. Based on the specifications of the original pedal developed by VOX in the ’60s, the Wah-Wah offers guitarists the same legendary tone with the addition of AC power capability and a buffered input jack for preserving the unprocessed guitar tone when the pedal is not engaged. The pedal’s inductor has undergone a redesign to be closer in specification to the original VOX wah inductors, for improved dynamics and tone. These additions will benefit players of all genres who use a th-summer-satrianiwah pedal as an integral part of their sound.

VOX amPlug Lead
The headphone guitar amp that lets you enjoy serious guitar sound, fast. Lead is based on a US-made high-gain boutique amp, further modified for lead guitar. It also contains a digital delay effect, delivering a huge, spatial sound that could not be previously obtained, and giving you a rich and full-fledged lead sound that you can play anytime and anywhere

GT-4 Dedicated Guitar/Bass Tuner with New Circular Display
We’ve teamed up with tuner giants KORG to offer you the super th-summer-ntstylish GT-4 tuner. A revolutionary tuner with superb visibility. Dedicated for guitar/bass it features a large note name display in the center and red LEDs that rotate in a circular pattern. It supports seven-string guitars (7B through 1E) in Guitar mode, and six-string basses (Low-B and Hi-C) in Bass mode. While compact, it instantly indicates the pitch with the high precision you expect from Korg. The built-in high-sensitivity mic supports tuning of acoustic guitars as well.


UAD-1 to UAD-2 Upgrade Offer

September 15, 2009

Registered UAD-1 owners who buy and register a new UAD-2 in any flavor (SOLO, SOLO/Laptop, DUO, QUAD or Nevanas) within the month of September receive either one, two or three FREE plug-ins as noted below from the UA online store, based on the model of UAD-2 purchased.

  • Buy and Register UAD-2 SOLO, SOLO/Laptop or Nevana 32 within month of September – Get a FREE UAD 4K Channel Strip (a $249 Value), downloadable directly from UA’s online store
  • Buy and Register UAD-2 DUO or Nevana 64 within month of September – Get a FREE UAD 4K Channel Strip & UAD 4K Buss Compressor (a $448 Value), downloadable directly from UA’s online store
  • Buy and Register UAD-2 QUAD or Nevana 128 within month of September – Get a FREE UAD 4K Channel Strip, UAD 4K Buss Compressor & Cooper Time Cube (a $597 Value), downloadable directly from UA’s online store

Click Here for more Details

Note: This will be an email-only promo, sent only to UAD-1 owners who don’t own the above-mentioned plug-ins. UAD-1 owners who DO own these plugs, will be sent a notification about equivalent coupon vouchers which they will receive upon UAD-2 purchase and registration by Sept 30th. (All free plug-in coupons must be redeemed online, on or before October 31, 2009.)


Korg Wave Drum – the return of a legend!

September 11, 2009

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Or even a new one in the making! Korg have just announced the release of a new Wave Drum, with even more flexibility and tonal control than that of the original. The result delivers unbelievable inspiration at price point of only around £400! Note the original WaveDrum was in the region of £1500, and some have even been seen on eBay fetching in excess of £2000!

Although called a Wave Drum, the WaveDrum is not just aimed at percussionists or drummers. It is an extremely creative musical product, delivering a new method by which to write, inspire and create music. The variety of triggers and sensors combine seamlessly with the synth engine, delivering unprecedented expression and nuances. The Korg Wave drum ships with 100 preset programs covering a wide range sounds, from standard percussion to new and unique synth sounds – you’ve got to check one of these things out!

The new Korg Wave Drum will be available from December 2009.


Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano

September 11, 2009

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Seen all those old famous bands hitting the road again? Checked out some of the vintage kit they are using, for example Fender Rhodes, or Hammond B-3, and the sound they get? This delivers mere mortals a bit of a problem, since to gig with an actual Rhodes, or a B-3 you will also need their road crew to transport the beast and to keep it maintained!

This is where the Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano steps in. The SV-1, due to arrive in October 2009, delivers a mix of highly authentic classic vintage sounds, as well as extremely accurate acoustic pianos and strings, bundled around either a 73 or 88 note RH-3 (Real Hammer Action) keyframe. The sound quality is exquisite and even polished by a valve output stage, delivering an unbelievable experience.


Korg Micro Sampler

September 11, 2009

korgmsxl_jpg~Width~200Korg have just released a new sampler to complete the Korg Micro line up – the Korg Micro Sampler.

Unlike any other groove box, or loop sampler, currently on the market it actually has a keyboard, which makes sample playing and triggering both immediate and inspiring.

The Micro Sampler also boasts re-sampling, a loop sequencer and studio quality effects. The Korg Micro Sampler XL is now available and ready for shipping!


Komplete 6

September 9, 2009

The long awaited Komplete 6 will be hitting the stores towards the end of September. The big news is that you will be getting an amazing package for a very special price. Komplete 6 is retailing at £399, while Komplete 6 Upgrade is an amazing £123. The upgrade is available to owners of all previous versions of Komplete.

The following products will ship as part of Komplete 6:

System Requirements

Mac OSX 10.5, Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM

Windows XP or Windows Vista, Pentium or Athlon 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM RAM

4.5 GB free disc space / 65 GB for complete installation, DVD drive

Additional Information

This product runs in demo mode after installation and must be activated before full functionality is available.
All products included within a single edition of KOMPLETE 6 are part of one user license and can only be used as a single entity. A maximum of three installations on three machines are allowed as long as only one installation is used at any given time. The individual products cannot be resold separately.
KOMPLETE 6 includes the GUITAR RIG 4 PRO software but not the RIG KONTROL hardware controller. The RIG KONTROL is available separately in the NI Online Shop.


Yamaha MOTIF XS Limited Promotional Offer

September 2, 2009

If you purchase a one of the following Yamaha Motif XS models between August 2009 and October 2009 you can claim for a free accessory pack worth over £200:

The Accessory Pack:

  • FC4 – the essential foot pedal to maximise the unique
    half dampening features within the XS.
  • FC7 – Express yourself with this realtime volume and expression pedal
  • DIMMs – 1GB of certified and YAMAHA approved DIMM
    memory to expand your sampling world
  • 2GB USB Thumb Drive – Containing over 500 specially created
    voices to enhance creativity PLUS over 1GB of additional samples
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To claim, simply email the following information to Yamaha at musicproduction@gmx.yamaha.com and
your FREE accessory pack will be shipped to you direct from Yamaha within 21 days:

  • Name
  • Postal address
  • Daytime phone number
  • Date of purchase
  • Model purchased (Motif XS6 / XS7 / XS8)
  • …and attach a copy of your sales receipt
Terms and conditions:
  • Offer only open to residents of the UK and ROI.
  • Only applicable on purchases of new MOTIFXS6, MOTIFXS7 and MOTIFXS8 synthesizers through approved YAMAHA Display Dealerships.
  • No cash alternative.

Propellerheads Record

August 27, 2009

What is Record?

The Propellerheads Record DAW Recording Software combines effortless recording and a stunning software mixer console with a limitless rack of audio processing gear that builds itself or can be infinitely customized.

The Propellerheads Record DAW Recording Software was designed for independent minded musicians, Propellerheads Record has the feel of a million dollar recording studio with the streamlined simplicity of a tape deck.For guitar players, the built-in virtual Pod from Line 6® brings a wide range of top quality guitar amps and cabinets.

The software mixer featured in Propellerheads Record was modeled after the renowned SSL® 9000K hardware with flexible routing, full dynamics, EQ, advanced effects handling and complete automation. With its state-of-the-art dynamic multicore audio handling, Record uses a computer’s processing power to its fullest.

Users will never have worry about track counts, latency issues or adding that extra reverb or effect. With an easy to grasp interface, it won’t get in the way of ideas and will inspire users to make more music.

What are the main features of Record?

  • Limitless rack of audio processing
  • The Mixer is based upon the renowned SSL® 9000K hardware
  • Installed with separate guitar and bass POD® units from amp and cab simulation experts Line 6 Inc
  • All the instruments, processors and effect units used in a song are housed inside Record’s customizable rack
  • Comes with multi instrument ID8 – a songwriter’s toolbox
  • Fast and flexible sequencer
  • Swift and easy to use comp editor
  • Real-time timestretch lets you play now and pick the tempo later
  • MIDI sequencer also handles all the automation in Record
  • Your Record rack can be stacked with an infinite number of reverbs, distortion units, delays, dynamic processors, mastering EQs, etc
  • Warm sounding EQ section with high and low pass filters, high and low shelving filters as well as parametric midrange filters
  • Every channel has its own fully featured dynamics section with compressor, gate and expander functions
  • Eight dedicated effect sends and each channel’s sends can be set to work pre or post fader
  • You can put all the insert effects you want on your sound, and you can also map controls on the insert effects to the insert section in the mixer
  • Master compressor is what gives your music that final touch. The legendary dynamics processor it was modeled after is in use in studios all over the world

Are there different versions of Record?

Yes, there most certainly are:

Reason Record

Is there any special upgrade path for Reason users?

If you already own any previous version of Reason you can purchase for a very cheap price ‘Record for Reason’.

For example if you were on version 2.5, it would automatically be upgraded to 4. (Only Reason 4 is compatible with Record)

Reason Duo is a special package for a customer who would like Record as well as Reason 4.

At present there is only one education version that is being made available. (this will be the Duo package)

The software requirements are:

  • Windows System Requirements: Intel P4 / AMD Athlon XP at 2GHz or better, multiple cores highly recommended, 1 GB RAM or more, DVD drive, 2 GB free hard disk space (Record may use up to 20 GB cache disk space), Windows XP (SP2), Vista or later, Monitor with at least 1024×768 resolution, Audio Interface with ASIO driver, Free USB port for Propellerhead Ignition Key , Internet connection for registration
  • Mac OS X System Requirements: Intel Mac, multiple cores highly recommended 1 GB RAM or more, DVD drive, 2 GB free hard disk space (Record may use up to 20 GB cache disk space), Mac OS X 10.4 or higher, Monitor with at least 1024×768 resolution, Core Audio compliant audio interface or built-in audio hardware Free USB port for Propellerhead Ignition Key, Internet connection for registration