Software News

Pro Tools 8.0.3 Mac OS X Update: HD, LE, M-Powered

Digidesign has announced its Pro Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered 8.0.3 update for Mac OS X users.  The update is free for all Pro Tools 8 owners and features a number of fixes, including Snow Leopard support. Specific Pro Tools 8.0.3 update details: Pro Tools HD 8.0.3 Update for Mac OS X Pro Tools LE … Read more

Cakewalk Sonar 8.5.2 Update Now Available

Registered SONAR 8.5 Producer, SONAR 8.5 Studio, and V-Studio 700 users can now download Cakewalk’s SONAR 8.5.2 update.  The free update delivers over 100 new features, enhancements, and optimizations to Windows XP, Vista, and, Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit) versions of SONAR 8.5. Visit Cakewalk for a complete list of updates and download information.

Source-Zip Released by Source Elements

Source Elements offers Mac musicians and producers a better way to compress and uncompress large audio session files while maintaining important meta-data. Source-Zip allows for audio projects to be compressed, then easily uncompressed, using lossy or lossless codecs for easy and quicker delivery via the Internet. It is useful for file collaboration, archiving, and final … Read more

Cakewalk Offers Free SFZ+, Square I, Audio FX Downloads

‘Tis the season for deals and giveaways.  Sonar manufacturer Cakewalk has offered its SFZ+ and Square I synths plus its Audio FX series of effects plug-ins to anyone willing to take the time to download them from the Cakewalk store. Grab them while you can as there appear to be a limited number of registration … Read more

Native Instruments Celebrates Synthsgiving

Native Instruments celebrates the holidays by launching Synthsgiving.  During the promotion NI is offering producers and musicians the opportunity to save up to 75% on the purchase and download of Reaktor 5, FM8, Massive, and Absynth 5 its online store. Head over to Native Instruments for complete details.

Cakewalk Sonar 8.5 Producer & Sonar 8.5 Studio Released

Cakewalk has announced the release of Sonar 8.5 Producer and Sonar 8.5 Studio. New features and improvements for Sonar 8.5 Producer package include: Matrix View Step Sequencer 2.0 Integrated Arpeggiator Session Drummer AudioSnap 2.0 Media Browser PX-64 Percussion Strip VX-64 Vocal Strip Windows 7 Support “Hotswap” audio and MIDI devices Native REX loop support BitBridge … Read more

Digital Performer 7 Released By MOTU

Mark of The Unicorn (MOTU) has announced the release of an update to their legendary DAW, Digital Performer 7. Digital Perform 7 delivers  a number of new features and options including: Lyrics, QuickScribe notation enhancements, Pro Tools 8 Support, Real-time crossfades, along with Live Room, Guitar pedals, Lead sheets, and channel strip. New users can … Read more

FL Studio 9 Released By Image-Line

Fruity Loops fans will be glad to know that Image-Line has today released FL Studio 9, it’s wildly popular software based production suite.  FL Studio 9 includes over 370 of new features, upgrades, and fixes including: Sidechaining, Multi-core CPU, revised playlist, 99 insert tracks, and a number of new plugins. Registered owners can head over … Read more

Propellerhead Record Released Today

Record, Propellerhead Software’s highly hyped Recording suite, was officially released today for public consumption.  Those who’ve been looking for an alternative, Reason friendly method of recording and arranging may want to check out the package. Propellerhead Record is available to registered Reason owners, non-Reason owners, and as a Record/Reason bundle for $149, $299, and $629 … Read more

NI Updates Komplete 6, Guitar Rig 4 Pro, Absynth 5, Kontakt 4

Native Instruments (NI) has announced updates to its popular line of software products, including new versions of Kontact, Guitar Rig, Absynth, and its bundle Komplete.   While possible to purchase each individually, to further sweeten the deal and tempt buyers, NI has significantly reduced the price of Komplete. Komplete 6 includes: Absynth 5, Kontakt 4, Guitar … Read more