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 Native Instruments Introduces SONIC FICTION
Posted by saul on Tuesday, November 17 @ 11:47:29 GMT (30 reads)
Berlin, November 16th, 2009 - Native Instruments today introduced SONIC FICTION, a new KORE-Powered instrument that combines inventive field recording with advanced synthesis into an arsenal of hundreds of genuinely otherworldly sounds. Designed by prolific sound design artist Jeremiah Savage and usable with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER, the instrument provides musicians and producers with a inspirational resource for movie and game scoring, modern sound design and various electronic music styles.
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Native Instruments Releases MASCHINE 1.1
Posted by saul on Wednesday, November 11 @ 22:19:22 GMT (90 reads)
Berlin, November 11th, 2009 - Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.1, a free software update for its innovative groove production studio. The new version further optimizes the workflow and increases the creative potential of MASCHINE through new MIDI I/O capabilities, support for the REX loop format, enhanced controller interaction, and more.
To allow producers to easily incorporate external gear into their MASCHINE projects, the new version adds MIDI I/O functionality. Hardware synthesizers and similar devices can now be controlled from the MASCHINE sequencer both through polyphonic tracks and from individual monophonic sounds within a Group, while a special "Batch Setup" function makes it
easy to set up MIDI input configurations in existing projects. MASCHINE 1.1 also adds support for REX files, enabling users to include pre-sliced loops in their projects that sync to tempo automatically. Any pattern in MASCHINE can also be directly exported as an audio file into a host sequencer or other audio software through a convenient drag-and-drop feature.
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Native Instruments Releases Four Acoustic Piano Emulations in Individual Downlo
Posted by saul on Tuesday, November 10 @ 16:25:31 GMT (101 reads)
Berlin, November 10th, 2009 - Native Instruments today introduced the BERLIN, NEW YORK and VIENNA CONCERT GRAND as well as UPRIGHT PIANO, four software instruments that offer detailed reproductions of some of the world's most revered pianos. Previously available within the acclaimed AKOUSTIK PIANO, these instruments can now be purchased individually to specifically accommodate a certain sound or musical genre, or as a
bundle that offers the full range of piano tones.
All four pianos are powered by the industry-leading KONTAKT engine, and are playable in the free KONTAKT PLAYER as well as the full KONTAKT sampler. The three concert grands and the upright piano recreate each nuance and detail of the original instruments by combining elaborate multi-sampling with sophisticated emulation of soundboard resonance and pedal behavior. Making full use of the advanced sampling and scripting features of the KONTAKT engine, they remain both efficient and convenient to use for a wide range of musical styles and applications
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Native Instruments Announces TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
Posted by saul on Tuesday, November 03 @ 16:30:31 GMT (176 reads)
Berlin, November 3rd, 2009 - Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL X1, a highly functional performance controller that gives DJs immediate hands-on control over vital aspects of their performance. Designed by the team behind the groundbreaking TRAKTOR DJ platform, the compact KONTROL X1 offers an unprecedented level of integration with the latest TRAKTOR generation for maximum performance and ease-of-use, and can also efficiently control any MIDI-compatible DJ software on the market.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 provides DJs of all styles and genres with a highly efficient and intuitive way to control loop, cue, effect, track selection and transport functions of their system. The unit accommodates the two most common digital DJing paradigms - it ideally complements a typical timecode-controlled TRAKTOR SCRATCH setup consisting of a
hardware mixer, turntables or CD decks, and also excels as a self-contained controller for DJs who play beat-gridded tracks with the TRAKTOR software and mix externally. Two X1 units can also easily be combined into a four-deck setup that controls all decks and effect units of TRAKTOR PRO or TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO simultaneously.
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Syntheway Releases Virtual Sitar VST Instrument Software.
Posted by saul on Wednesday, October 28 @ 19:43:55 GMT (150 reads)
dalax writes "Syntheway is proud to present Virtual Sitar, a VST instrument software designed to emulate the Indian Sitar. Available for Windows and Linux O.S."
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Native Instruments Introduces SCARBEE PRE-BASS Amped
Posted by saul on Monday, October 26 @ 22:43:34 GMT (183 reads)
Berlin, October 26th, 2009 – Native Instruments today introduced SCARBEE PRE-BASS Amped, an additional version of the PRE-BASS software instrument that provides a meticulous, highly musical rendition of the iconic Fender Precision bass, recorded through a selection of
distinctive amplifiers. PRE-BASS Amped is derived from the acclaimed Scarbee Blue Bass library, and offers production-ready bass tones for a variety of styles and genres
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Native Instruments Introduces SCARBEE MM-BASS
Posted by saul on Monday, October 26 @ 22:41:08 GMT (218 reads)
Berlin, October 26th, 2009 - Native Instruments today introduced SCARBEE MM-BASS, a new software instrument that provides an authentic rendition of the distinctive Musicman Sterling electric bass. MM-BASS is based on the acclaimed Scarbee Black Bass library, and is the latest release in the partnership between Native Instruments and sampling expert
Thomas Hansen Skarbye.
Powered by the industry-leading KONTAKT engine and playable both via the free KONTAKT PLAYER or the full KONTAKT sampler, SCARBEE MM-BASS recreates the full sonic spectrum of the Sterling bass guitar, a modern classic whose characteristic tone has become a mainstay for funk, hip-hop, disco and similar groove-oriented genres. The instrument was created with assistance from seminal producer Nile Rodgers, and is available in two separate versions that address different musical applications and production requirements. The standard version was recorded through a DI box for a clean "funk" sound, and retains full
flexibility for individual re-amping and further sound processing. The optional "Amped" version offers the choice between four different amp characteristics, providing various ready-to-record tones for rock, pop and urban genres.
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ABSYNTH 5, GUITAR RIG 4 PRO, KONTAKT 4, and KOMPLETE 6 Now Available in Stores
Posted by saul on Thursday, October 01 @ 20:02:46 BST (328 reads)
Berlin, October 1st, 2009 - Native Instruments today announced that ABSYNTH 5, GUITAR RIG 4 PRO, KONTAKT 4, and KOMPLETE 6 are now available in stores worldwide.
ABSYNTH 5 marks a new generation of the acclaimed semi-modular software synthesizer that is renowned for its unique evolving sounds and textures. The new version enhances the profound sonic capabilities of ABSYNTH with powerful additional synthesis and effects features as well as overall improved audio quality, and offers an ingenious new way to
create complex sounds via "mutation" based on musical attributes.
ABSYNTH 5 is available in the NI Online Shop for a price of $199 / 179 EUR. An update for owners of previous versions of ABSYNTH can be purchased for $79 / 69 EUR.
More information on ABSYNTH 5 including audio demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/absynth5.info
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Native Instruments Introduces DISCOVERY SERIES: BALINESE GAMELAN
Posted by saul on Thursday, September 24 @ 16:11:33 BST (295 reads)
Berlin, September 24th, 2009 - Native Instruments today introduced BALINESE GAMELAN, a new KONTAKT-Powered instrument that marks the second entry in the "Discovery Series". Created in collaboration with the renowned sound-design house Soniccouture, BALINESE GAMELAN offers a versatile assortment of ethnic instruments that represent the rich sonic
heritage of classic Indonesian music, for use in film scoring, electronic music production and traditional compositions.
BALINESE GAMELAN faithfully recreates the charismatic sounds of the traditional Balinese orchestra with its diverse combinations of instruments. Three essential elements of the larger Gamelan ensemble are included; the melodic core instruments which comprise the Jegog, the Calung, and the Penyacah; the "Gangsa" which consists of the Ugal, Pemadé, and Kantilan metallophones; and the kettle gongs which include the Trompong and the Reyong. All instruments have been carefully recorded from the London Symphonic Orchestra's own "Semara Dana Gamelan Ensemble" in full detail, resulting in 2 GByte of studio-quality samples that are brought to life through the unrivaled power of the KONTAKT
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Bert is Back! Yamaha Music Production Tour in October
Posted by saul on Tuesday, September 22 @ 11:42:08 BST (288 reads)
Yamaha Music Production present a fantastic opportunity to experience
the brand new S90XS and S70XS performance synthesizer with world-famous
demonstrator and product guru - Mr Bert Smorenburg, during a series of
public events around the UK this October.
With the product Yamaha have tagged the 'The Perfect Performance',
its seems fitting that 'Bert' is the man to take you through the cool
new features and functions of the latest S-Series models. Massive
waveROM, intuative user control design and incredible playability make
the S90XS and S70XS the ultimate tool for performance!
Bert will not only take you through the new S-XS range, but with
a little help from UK Product Specialist - Chris Irvine will also be
demonstrating the award winning MOTIF XS workstation, N-Series digital
mixing studio, Pocketrak portable recorders, MM6 workstation and the
head-turning Tenori-on! So whether your a long time MOTIF user, a
guitarist looking to dip your toe into some recording or simply a music
tech enthusiast, put a date in your diary and come along to be
entertained and to learn more about the latest products from Yamaha
Music Production. Be one of the first in the world to experience the
new instruments first hand.
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