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Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.2 Update with New Plug-In SDK
January 25, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.2 Update with New Plug-In SDK

Propellerhead Software released Reason 9.2, the newest update to the award-winning Reason music production software. Reason 9.2 is a free update for Reason 9 owners that supports further development for the Rack Extension plug-in platform, and introduces Software Development Kit (SDK) 2.5 to developers. The new comprehensive SDK, provided by Propellerhead, allows third-party developers to create instrument and effect units to be used inside Reason.
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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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Apogee Updates Element Thunderbolt Interfaces with Talkback Feature and Apogee Control Compatibility
January 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Apogee Updates Element Thunderbolt Interfaces with Talkback Feature and Apogee Control Compatibility

Apogee Electronics announced the availability of a new software update for their Element Control App for Mac and iOS, designed specifically for the new Element Thunderbolt audio interfaces. The software update offers a new Talkback feature that allows to use Mac’s built-in microphone, or any Core audio input, to communicate with artists through their headphones. Apogee also launched the Apogee Control hardware remote control for Symphony I/O Mk II and Element Series Thunderbolt interfaces.
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SSL Announces New Features for Sigma δelta Remote Controlled Analogue Summing Mixer
January 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

SSL Announces New Features for Sigma δelta Remote Controlled Analogue Summing Mixer

Even though many studio owners have yet to discover the full potential of SSL's Sigma analogue mix engine, introduced in 2013, the British company continues to add features to this solution, designed for DAW users that seek the legendary big sound of an SSL console while retaining the convenience of working in the box. At NAMM 2017, SLL is introducing new free software adding automation of Mix Busses and Monitor Section, Logic compatibility, a new Remote App and Eucon implementation.
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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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Rational Acoustics Releases Smaart v8.1 Update
November 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Rational Acoustics Releases Smaart v8.1 Update

Rational Acoustics confirmed that Smaart v8.1 is now available. This first major version update for the Smaart v8 audio analyzer and measurement platform includes significant feature additions and interface modifications, improved data handling as well as a host of new feature additions for usability, security and efficiency. The company says this free update is recommended for all Smaart v.8 users, on both Microsoft Windows and Mac OSX. The update introduces improved Windows 10 touch screen support.
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COMSOL Announces Latest Developments in Multiphysics Modeling, Simulation, and Application Design
October 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

COMSOL Announces Latest Developments in Multiphysics Modeling, Simulation, and Application Design

Attendees at the COMSOL Conference 2016, were introduced to the latest developments for multiphysics modeling, simulation, app design and deployment, with COMSOL software version 5.2a (announced June 2016), and the latest updates of COMSOL Multiphysics software, COMSOL Server, and COMSOL Client. The latest updates feature major performance increases and provide up to a 10x speedup for the handling of large models and mesh creation.
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Audinate Updates Dante Via to 1.1 Adding Multichannel and ASIO Support
September 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audinate Updates Dante Via to 1.1 Adding Multichannel and ASIO Support

Audinate, the company responsible for the Dante audio networking technology, has announced the immediate worldwide availability of Dante Via version 1.1, a major update to its audio networking software. With the update, Audinate increased audio networking application support to 16x16 channels, and added ASIO device support, adjustable source mixes and new Device Lock protection.
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Lurssen Mastering Console for Mac/PC and iOS adds Digital Delivery Mastering
September 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Lurssen Mastering Console for Mac/PC and iOS adds Digital Delivery Mastering

IK Multimedia announced the latest update to its sophisticated Lurssen Mastering Console software for Mac/PC and iOS, now allowing musicians to create "Mastered for iTunes" specification compliant audio masters for digital distribution services like iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and more. The new “Digital Delivery Mastering” feature now introduces support for those popular digital distribution services and also adds five new music style presets.
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MakeMusic Releases New Version of Finale Music Notation Software
August 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

MakeMusic Releases New Version of Finale Music Notation Software

MakeMusic announced the release of a new version of Finale, the acclaimed music notation software. Features added in this release include 64-bit support, better playback abilities with an expanded Garritan sound library, a new ARIA Player with improved interface, improved ability to transpose note entries, and ReWire support to synchronize Finale playback with other pro-level audio software. The new software also improves creating very tall time signatures (popular in large scores) and other improvements requested by publishers.
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