Week of January 23, 2005 Tuesday, January 25 2005 | dmac T-RackS Comes to TDM IK multimedia announced T-RackS TDM, a version of the mastering suite for the Pro Tools environment for Windows and Macintosh. T-RackS TDM includes five sound processors: an analog-modeled Equalizer, Compressor, Limiter and a Soft-Clipping for Pro Tools TDM systems in Windows and Macintosh. Sold as a separate package including both TDM and RTAS support, it is the definitive solution for analog-modeled mastering in Pro Tools. T-RackS TDM, now also includes the new iLok support, for more convenience in working with the software in multiple facilities. T-RackS TDM is expected to be released in the spring of 2005, at an MSRP of $/€ 499. For more information, visit their web site at t-racks.com. Tuesday, January 25 2005 | dmac IK Multimedia Unveils Studiophonik at Winter NAMM 2005 New from IK Multimedia is Studiophonik, a studio instrument workstation designed to offer the sound of a band in a studio. With a focus mainly on guitars, bass and drums with the addition of some choice pianos, organs and a full horn section sampled by sound developer Sonic Reality, Studiophonik offers a variety of different key band instruments. This, combined with IK's sample playback engine and fully integrated rack of modeled tube compressors, limiters, analog EQ and other console and outboard effects puts you in the producer's seat for recreating a virtual band in your sequencer. Studiophonik offers an variety of different vintage and custom brand instruments to choose from. Instantly pull up acoustic drum kits and mix and match snares, kicks, toms and cymbals from some of the most desirable brands. Create a virtual band in the studio with the authentic sound of almost any era, from the 60's through today. Because of the intense focus on rock, pop and jazz ensemble instruments like guitar, bass, drums, keys and horns, Studiophonik's 2 DVD, 7GB sound set offers the widest range of "character instruments". These include instrument brands used by famous recording and performing artists throughout the 60's, 70's, 80's to today. Many Studiophonik sounds offer enhanced control over the mic balance between dry and room or direct and overheads for drums. This combined with integrated effects processing lets you tailor the sound in ways that have never before been available in a sound module in hardware or software. Studiophonik works as a plug-in for every major platform on Mac and PC, allowing users to integrate this instrument into the sequencing environment of their choice, such as Protools, Cubase, Logic, Digital Performer, Sonar and more. Studiophonik sounds are also compatible with the powerful SampleTank 2 sample workstation environment. Studiophonik is expected to be released in the spring of 2005. MSRP will be $/Euro 399. Detailed information on Studiophonik will appear soon online at www.studiophonik.com. For more information, visit their web site at ikmultimedia.com.