All items tagged with music production (113)
Apple GarageBand and Apple Logic Pro X Get Major Updates and New Features
January 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Apple GarageBand and Apple Logic Pro X Get Major Updates and New Features

Just before the opening of another NAMM Show, Apple announced major updates to its music creation apps for iOS and MacOS. GarageBand for iOS 2.2 now features the powerful creative synthesizer Alchemy and a new sound browser that makes searching through instruments and patches easier than ever. Logic Pro X 10.3 becomes an even more powerful tool, with a modern interface, and new features for professional audio production as well as support for Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro.
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Celemony Releases Melodyne 4.1 Note-Based Editing Audio Software
November 24, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Celemony Releases Melodyne 4.1 Note-Based Editing Audio Software

German company Celemony announced the availability of Melodyne 4.1, featuring even better integration with selected DAWs, new functions and greater ease of use. When Melodyne is integrated into a DAW by means of ARA, Version 4.1 now allows the simultaneous display and editing of an unlimited number of DAW tracks in a single Melodyne plug-in window – ideal for backing vocals and other multitrack applications.
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iZotope Simplifies Mastering Tools with Ozone 7 Elements
November 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

iZotope Simplifies Mastering Tools with Ozone 7 Elements

In line with the company’s recent philosophy of repackaging its sophisticated algorithms and software tools into easier to use and more affordable versions, iZotope now released Ozone 7 Elements, a new preset-based plug-in based on the original Ozone 7 mastering software. Ozone 7 Elements is an easy-to-use, affordable mastering tool with a simplified interface that delivers high-quality, professional results and still provides users the control and processing power needed.
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Audio-Technica Announces New Professional In-Ear Monitors (IEM)
February 9, 2016 by Joao Martins

Audio-Technica Announces New Professional In-Ear Monitors (IEM)

Audio-Technica’s ATH-E70, ATH-E50, and ATH-E40 professional In-Ear Monitors (IEM) are a direct response to the market suddenly being flooded by in-earphones, including many developed and manufactured by fabless lifestyle brands, which also claim to answer the needs of professional musicians or audio engineers. The three new IEM’s from Audio-Technica don’t need to claim anything and are actually quite nice for “non-professionals” as well.
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iZotope Celebrates 15th Birthday with 64-bit Version of Free Vinyl Plug-in
February 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

iZotope Celebrates 15th Birthday with 64-bit Version of Free Vinyl Plug-in

iZotope is announcing the re-release of Vinyl, their free vinyl simulation plug-in. By emulating the characteristics of vintage records and record players, Vinyl is the ultimate lo-fi weapon for anyone looking to add the dirty, dusty feel of a different era to their sound. And to celebrate their 15th anniversary the Cambridge, Massachusetts, company is making it available again for free!
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Spektral Quartet’s “Serious Business” Recorded in Auro-3D
December 29, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Spektral Quartet’s “Serious Business” Recorded in Auro-3D

As we all know, experiencing true immersive audio is not easy, especially if we are looking for music recordings originally intended for any of the formats. Auro-3D might be an exception because there are several Pure Audio Blu-ray music discs available. Anyway, it’s good to know that Spektral Quartet’s new album, recorded in Auro-3D, is set to be released with Sono Luminus.
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Tracktion Software Acquires Audio Hardware Manufacturer 2JW Designs
October 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Tracktion Software Acquires Audio Hardware Manufacturer 2JW Designs

Music recording software developer Tracktion Corporation has completed the acquisition of Seattle-based, audio hardware manufacturer, 2JW Design. The merger is seen as the next step toward Tracktion’s stated goal of creating a new hardware design group and launch a new line of boutique professional audio hardware.
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PreSonus Studio One 3 Might Well Be The Next Standard DAW
May 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus Studio One 3 Might Well Be The Next Standard DAW

Now available, following a very restrained introduction, PreSonus Studio One digital audio workstation software version 3 is already getting praise and rave reviews from users all over the world. It seems PreSonus has succeeded, against all odds and fierce competition, in redefining the music production standard. Studio One version 3 successfully consolidates PreSonus’ efforts.
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Steinberg releases Cubase Elements 8 Entry-level DAW
April 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Steinberg releases Cubase Elements 8 Entry-level DAW

Steinberg released Cubase Elements 8, the entry-level music production system for sound recording, editing and mixing, with many new features and enhancements that greatly expand on proven standards and technologies known from Cubase. A great software package at only 99.99 USD/Euros.
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Propellerhead Reason 8.2 Update Introduces Auto-Updates and Remote Collaboration
April 3, 2015 by Joao Martins

Propellerhead Reason 8.2 Update Introduces Auto-Updates and Remote Collaboration

Propellerhead Software announced the release of Reason 8.2, an update to its popular music production software. The release now detects and downloads the most recent eligible software updates and addresses many requested features. Reason 8.2 also gives access to the newly introduced Propellerhead global collaboration service.
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