Week of May 22, 2005 Tuesday, May 24 2005 | dmac PowerFX Releases Downloadable Sampling CDS PowerFX, a leading provider and digital distributor of loops, sound effects and music samples, now offers downloadable cd purchases direct from powerfx.com. Now you can download the award winning PowerFX sample cds directly after purchasing them at a reduced cost. With more people having fast internet connections, we thought the time was right to start this service, states PowerFX managing director Bil Bryant. To celebrate this development, PowerFX is including 10 free sound credits from their online sound library with every purchase until the june 5. PowerFX.com is regarded as having the most advanced loop and sound effect site on the internet. There are several ways to access sounds from the website like, downloadable sample packs, individual loops and sounds or the revolutionary plugin SoundShuttle that allows you to search and try sounds directly in your arrangement/production before buying. Check out the amazing sound super mart at powerfx.com. Tuesday, May 24 2005 | dmac EVE ONE VSTi for Windows Released Dash Signature has released the EVE ONE synthesizer, the last addition to the Dash Signature "EVE" products family. EVE ONE is a sample-based VST virtual instrument designed to reproduce vintage electronic sounds. EVE ONE offers a new patch creation system, the SoundWizard feature. When a specific sound is required (for example a Rhodes piano with some overdrive), the SoundWizard, in combination with the sound browser, lets you set-up the instrument basics in a few seconds, instead of browsing through thousand of presets. A selection of 72Mb of top-quality vintage samples is also bundled with EVE ONE. Features: Sound Wizard: macro preset system for easy sound programming Multisample based oscillator, can load any DashSound (EVE and Knagalis) and Wusiksation* SoundSet (*wusik.com) Amplitude ADSR envelope with keytracking Multi Mode Resonating Filter: LP, HP and HP, with ADSR envelope, keytracking, keyscaling, envelope modulation depth. The cutoff frequency can be controlled using the Modulation Wheel and Aftertouch.MIDI messages. LFO with tempo sync, delay, and attack time, pitch and filter cutoff targets, amp target with gate mode. LFO modulation depth can be controlled using the Modulation Wheel and Aftertouch MIDI messages Polyphony up to 100 voices Mono mode with true Legato and adjustable glide time and mode Multi Mode Overdive: Transistor, Tube, 12 bit DAC emulation Vintage Phaser: Mono/Stereo, 4 stages Vintage Tremolo Echo: stereo delay effect with tempo sync and 3 tone modes Limiter/Soft saturator 100% skinnable EVE ONE is available for Euro 30,00 or USD $38.00. Dash Signature users who bought EVE or one of the DashSound libraries can buy it at the reduced price of Euro15,60 or USD $19.75. A demo version is available for download. For more information, visit their web site at dashsignature.com. Tuesday, May 24 2005 | dmac Virtual Fader Master Released for Windows L and L's Software Delicatessen, a custom software house located in San Francisco, CA has just released the Virtual Fader Master. This is a MIDI Control Program inspired by the J.L. Cooper Fader Master. Some of this programs features are: 8 Faders and a unique X/Y grid controller which can be assigned to a wide variety of MIDI commands GUI for configuring faders. No need to memorized MIDI command numbers and such Numeric read out of all values LED's indicate when MIDI commands are transmitted 8 user defined presets for both faders and X/Y controller allowing instant store and recall of settings MIDI Start/Stop for sequencer control Reset button sends master reset and all notes off to all channels The demo version runs for 10 minutes at a time and has load/save functionality disabled. The full copy costs $15. For more information, visit their web site at l_and_l. Tuesday, May 24 2005 | dmac DrumCore 1.5 for Mac and PC Now Shipping Submersible Music has started shipping a new version of its DrumCore software, now making it available for both PC and Macintosh. DrumCore version 1.5 offers library expansion via "DrummerPacks", user-created drumkits and enhanced export to popular DAW applications. This software for creating drum tracks is targeted at producers, composers, and musicians who need drums in a multitude of styles. It consists of three DVDs containing the DrumCore application and content (audio and MIDI) by renowned drummers. These include Alan White (John Lennon, Yes), Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver), Sly Dunbar (Bob Marley), Zoro (Lenny Kravitz), Jeff Anthony (Sheryl Crow), John Bishop (Ernie Watts), Ben Smith (Heart), Tony Braunagel (Bonnie Raitt), Ned Douglas (Dave Stewart), DJ Syze-up (Ultra Nate), and Michael Shrieve (Santana). DrumCore provides a loop librarian for finding content; a MIDI drum module for playing drum sounds (snare, kick, etc.) via MIDI; ReWire, ASIO and platform audio support; and easy export to popular applications (including Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performer, Sonar, Cubase/Nuendo and others). DrumCore 1.5 Features: Loop Librarian/Search Engine - the fastest way to the perfect groove The DrumCore search engine provides quick access to thousands of grooves, fills, variations and individual drum sounds. Search content based on drummer, style (rock, country, and others), feel (straight, shuffle, etc.), time signature and tempo. Users can change criteria (create a new style like "Shred-Funk" for example) and enter their own comments for searching. Also it can be used for organizing third-party audio and MIDI libraries. Over 9GB of Pristine Content - NEW for 1.5: "DrummerPacks" for a constantly expanding library of new content Both digital audio (48kHz/24-bit) and MIDI grooves are included. Audio was recorded at 5-10 BPM tempo increments, since drummers play differently at different tempos. This results in more musical grooves and keeps audio from being compromised by time-stretching or beat-slicing. Content was recorded in professionally designed studios using state-of-the-art digital (Pro Tools HD) and analog (SSL 9000, Neve, etc.). Plus DrumCore includes 700 extra MIDI song beats in addition to the "name" drummer MIDI content. And now DrumCore users can get even more great content from world-class drummers through Submersible DrummerPack expansion packs (sold separately). Currently there are Matt Sorum, Sly Dunbar and Zoro DrummerPacks available with more on the way. All come pre-indexed and arranged as GrooveSets. DrumCore 1.5 for the Macintosh is available currently via the DrumCore website and selected dealers for $249.00, U.S. retail price. DrumCore 1.0 Mac customers can get a free update at https://secure.drumcore.com/register/downloadupdate.aspx. For more information, visit their web site at drumcore.com.