Marvel GEQ – freeware linear-phase 16-band graphic equalizer
Voxengo has announced the release of Marvel GEQ, a freeware linear-phase 16-band graphic equalizer plugin with multi-channel operation support (supporting up to 8 input/output channels, audio host application-dependent).
Marvel GEQ offers extensive internal channel routing capabilities, and supports mid/side channel processing. Marvel GEQ is available in AudioUnit and VST plugin formats, for Mac OS X (v.10.4.11 and later) and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) computers.
Marvel GEQ allows audio engineers and musicians to apply quick EQ shape adjustments, both to audio tracks and full mixes. The linear-phase filtering offered by Marvel GEQ is suitable for equalization tasks where high quality and excellent sonic character are a must.
Marvel GEQ features
- 16-band graphic equalizing.
- Freehand drawing mode.
- Linear-phase equalizing.
- +/- 12 dB gain range per band.
- Stereo and multi-channel processing.
- Internal channel routing.
- Channel grouping.
- Mid/side processing.
- 64-bit floating point processing.
- Preset manager.
- Undo/redo history.
- A/B comparisons.
- Contextual hint messages.
- All sample rates support.
- 9-millisecond processing latency.
Marvel GEQ for PC and Mac (VST/AU) is available to download at no cost.
Note: With the release of Marvel GEQ Voxengo has decided to discontinue the previously available plug-in – EssEQ, since Marvel GEQ fully covers its functionality.
More information: Voxengo / Marvel GEQ
Bluezone Corporation releases “Hard Techno Loops & Schranz Samples”
Hard Techno Loops & Schranz Samples DESCRIPTION :
Hard Techno Loops and Schranz Samples is the new reference for producers hungry for massive and devastatingly powerful sounds. This professional sample pack includes an arsenal of Hard Techno drum loops, Schranz beats, filtered and distorted kick loops, fat kick one-shots, hard drums and lots of great sound effects and single sounds.
Now available for instant download, Hard Techno Loops and Schranz Samples is the weapon of choice for producers and DJs looking for powerful sounds. The sound engineers at Bluezone Corporation have put their know-how to the ultimate test with this astonishingly heavy and cutting-edge sound library. Designed with great machines such as the Alesis Andromeda, the Novation X-station, the Jomow X-base 999 and the Roland Juno, to name but a few, all the drum loops, no-kick loops, kick loops offer everything you need to build awesome tracks. The drum loops also include plenty of incredible-sounding percussion loops.
Minutely mastered for a rich, full sound, this pack offers a large selection of drum samples ( bass drums, claps, hi-hats, noise sounds, percussions, rides and snare drums ). The sound effects repertoire gives you lots of transition sounds in high-presence stereo that’s been reworked to perfection through numerous FX racks. This new pack from Bluezone has been designed to maximize efficiency and allows you to put together even the most complex projects quickly and easily. The loops in this pack have all been recorded at 142 bpm for ease of use, but can also be loaded into sequencers that support WAV or AIF format and can be pitch-corrected if necessary.
Hard Techno Loops and Schranz Samples is the perfect pack for producing hits in Hard Techno, Schranz, Hard Dance, Hardcore, Hard House or Hardstyle. This sample pack is available for instant download from Bluezone Corporation and comes with full usage rights.
Suitable for styles like: Hard Techno, Hardstyle, Hardcore, Hard Dance, Acid Techno, Hard Trance and Hard House.
Price : 22.95 €
Soundcloud link : http://soundcloud.com/bluezone-corporation/bluezone-hard-techno-loops-and-schranz-sample-pack-demo
Miles Davis performed with a Fingerboard and a Moog
Mark Smart uses the Haken Continuum Fingerboard and a modular Moog synthesizer to play Miles Davis’ tune.
Continuum Fingerboard: http://www.hakenaudio.com/Continuum/i…
Mark Smart: http://www.marksmart.net
Pogo Studio: http://www.pogostudio.net/
Pogo Studio’s Moog: http://www.marksmart.net/gearhack/pog…
Cool looking Soviet freeware compressor
Vladislav Goncharov’s Molot is a freeware compressor VST for Windows (both 32-bit and 64-bit) that features an GUI modeled on vintage Soviet audio equipment.
Main features of Molot:
- Aggressive hammering sound.
- Suits for rock drums and bass.
- Can be used on tracks and busses.
- Very clean sound.
- Switchable sigmoid attack curve.
- Smooth saturation.
- Mid-scoop EQ for simple tonal balance fix.
- Built-in limiter for peaks suppressing.
- Almost zero latency (2 samples).
- Up to 8x oversampling.
- USSR military style GUI.
- Switchable language EN/RU.
Download page.
via bpb
Kittynect
For those of you who are curious about the name:
cat+kinect=kittynect
Translating Feline Behavior Into Sound!
Korg introduced the new nanoSERIES2
Korg has recently introduced the new nanoSERIES2 – three compact USB-MIDI controllers.
Here’s a brief overview on the updated Korg nano controllers:
- The nanoKEY2 is equipped with 25 velocity-sensing keys and an advanced design for reliable recording.
- For entering drum parts, the nanoPAD2 is the top choice. It boasts 16 responsive pads and an X-Y touchpad, just as on the Kaossilator Pro.
- The nanoKONTROL2 provides knobs, switches, and faders – for controlling any DAW computer based DAW or numerous types of other music production software.
Each of the three nanoSERIES2 models is available in Black or White.
Pricing hasn’t been announced, but the updated nanoSeries is expected to retail at about the same price as the originals.
SunVox: endless self-modifying song
Here’s an ambient generative synth performance with SunVox. SunVox is available as a free download for Mac, PC & Linux.Using std effect 20 (note probability).
The Blofeld black limited edition
Waldorf is releasing the Blofeld hardware synthesizer in black as a limited edition. Here’s how they are describing this beauty:
Deep in the subterranean Waldorf Laboratories, our scientists have finally discovered the finish that delivers the best sound. We almost had forgot about them when the resurfaced and proudly presented the result of their almost endless struggle to find the ideal material: Neither Mauve nor Lavender nor Ochre result in optimal sound, but a special electron absorbing coating in deep black.
The explanation is simple: as more absorbed electrons reach the inner digital and analog workings of Blofeld and casue each bit to be stronger pronounced, resulting in a very defined and detailled sound. This makes our new Black Blofeld sound even better than before. The new black Blofeld is produced 100% in German Schwarzarbeit and is available only on the black market.
More here http://www.waldorfmusic.de/.
moog Filtatron / moog Little Phatty
A lot of Moogs this morning 
The iPhone’s audio output has been connected to the input of the Little Phatty. The Phatty’s filter section is used to manipulate the signal generated by the Filtatron app.
Stereo Ring Modulation tricks with Moog
Chris Stack (formerly of Moog) inaugurates a series of experimental synthesis sounds with a stereo modulation effect, using two of the terrific Moog MF-102 ring modulators as the canvas. Using two Moog MF-102 Ring Modulators, it’s easy to create stereo ring modulation effects. The MF-102’s (and all Moogerfoogers) extensive control voltage capabilities make a number of sophisticated setups possible.
www.experimentalsynth.com
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