Category: music software & gear

Current Mac Downloads

Highlights Of New Macintosh downloads
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o GWS RanPan v2.5.0 – 119 KB – Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/GWSRanPan/?nl23

Random pan effect. [AU]
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o Synful Orchestra v2.1.1 – 59 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SynfulOrchestraMac/?nl23

Create realistic and expressive orchestral music. [VST/AU]
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o MegaSeg 3.1.2 – 6.07 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MegaSeg/?nl23

Mac Pro DJ Mixing/Radio Software.
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o Augustus Loop 1.4.2 – 1.41 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/AugustusLoop/?nl23

Tape-based delay effect. [AU]
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o Max Magic Microtuner 1.5.0 – 4.29 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MaxMagicMicrotuner/?nl23

Alternate tunings editor.
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o FuzzMeasure 1.2.2 – 771 KB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/FuzzMeasure/?nl23

High-quality acoustical and electrical measurements of audio
signals.
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o Sound Studio 2.2b1 – 755 KB – Beta
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Sound_Studio/?nl23

An audio recorder and editor.
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o Foundation 1.5 – 5.10 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/FoundationX/?nl23

Loopbased virtual instrument – Downtempo trip-hop etc.
[VST/AU/RTAS]
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o Obsession 1.5 – 2.68 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/OBSESSIONX/?nl23

Loopbased virtual instrument – RnB and HipHop etc. [VST/RTAS]
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o BayTex Party! 4.0b1 – 738 KB – Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/BayTex_PartyX/?nl23

Fully integrated virtual DJ solution.
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o Sonicfire Pro 3 – 45.7 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SonicfireMac/?nl23

Create professional music soundtracks for video.
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o MyMusic Personal Librarian 3.0 – 10.6 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MyMusicdatabaseX/?nl23
Lets you create your own music library.
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o Indy b6 – 466 KB – Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/IndyMac/?nl23

Discover new independent music using this collaborative
filtering system.
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o ArtsAcoustic Reverb 1.0.1.4 – 1.87 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/ArtsAcousticReverbMac/?nl23

Professional reverb plug-in. [VST]
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o Harmony Assistant 9.1.5 – 7.04 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/harmonyassistant_mac/?nl23

Complete arranger, score editor and music composition software.

Highlights Of New Macintosh downloads

o Critters 2.0 – 2.83 MB – Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Critters/?nl19

Compose original music, no musical ability required.
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o Bandmates Drummer – Global Beats v1.0 – 8.56 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/BDGlobalBeats/?nl19

Loops: Traditional drum kit, slit-drums, bongos and other rich
percussion instruments.
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o Guitar Combos 1.0 – 1.32 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/GuitarCombosMac/?nl19

Emulate three classic guitar combos. [VST/AU/RTAS/Stand-alone]
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o Neuromixer AVdrum 0.22 – 3.71 MB – Free Beta
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/NeuromixerAVdrumX/?nl19

Audio video step sequencer. Also a drum machine.
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o Electric Strummer – 13.7 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/ElectricStrummerMac/?nl19
High quality Rythym/Lead “Strummable” Electric Guitar Reason
ReFill.
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o Bandmates Drummer – Magnetic Beats v1.0 – 4.4 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/BDMagneticBeats/?nl19

Feel the electric force of authentic techno dance rhythms.
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o Harmony Assistant 9.1.3 – 7.04 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/harmonyassistant_mac/?nl19

Complete arranger, score editor and music composition software.
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o Melody Player 4.1.3 – 980 KB – Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Melody_Player_mac/?nl19

Play Midi, MOD, S3M and files created with Harmony or Melody
Assistant.
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o V-Station v1.4.1 – 2.95 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/VstationOSX/?nl19

Virtual analog synthesizer recreates the power and rich
sound of the K-Station synth. [AU/VST]
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o Metro v6.3 – 3.32 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Sagan_Metro/?nl19

Easy-to-learn high-powered sequencer for the design of
professional audio projects.
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o orDrumbox V 0.6 beta 01 – 1.1 MB – Open Source
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Oisoft_Drumbox_mac/?nl19

Software drumbox and audio sequencer.
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o AudioRealism Bass Line 1.51 – 3.16 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/ARBassLineMac/?nl19

Authentic Bass Line emulation. [VST/AU]
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o El iPodo 1.1.2 – 1.10 MB – Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/EliPodo/?nl19

Browse iPod collection and copy files to HDD.

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LV1
is a pocket-size, custom-made controller for Ableton Live, one of the most creative music programs in recent history. Many different control elements are integrated into this controller. This combination is the real strength of the LV1. This inexpensive controller unifies track-fader, pots, buttons, joystick, encoder, and cross-fader in a very compact form. As of Live version 2.0, you can use the LV1 immediately by using the settings file which is shipped with the controller – without the lengthy process of programming each separate control element. Start the fun with modern sequencing.

The LV1 can also be used with other programs. It is suited well for software sequencers due to its architecture/layout. You can not program the LV1 or assign controller numbers or key numbers, but that is a function that is rarely needed with current programs.

The LV1 is very compact and easy to transport, and you do not even need the mains adapter, it works with standard and rechargeable batteries.

LX1
is a custom-made, pocket-size controller for use with Ableton Live, one of the most creative music programs in recent history. It was designed as a supplement to our micromdul LV1. While the LV1 offers all faders, pots, and a joystick, the LX1 offers a total of 256 key functions for controlling tracks and clips. All this is achieved with 64 buttons. These buttons have the same colour scheme as the LV1 . All track control functions are immediately accessible for 8 tracks. Another strength of the LX1 is the possibility to start 64 slots/scenes (up to 128 are even possible by using the shift/switch function). Track control functions and slot start functions can also be mixed among the keys/buttons – configure it according to your personal needs.

As of Live version 2.0, you can use the LX1 immediately by using the settings file which is shipped with the controller – without the lengthy process of programming each separate control element. Modern sequencing – made fun!

The LX1 can also be used with other programs. It is suited well for software sequencers due to its architecture/layout. This instrument can be used everywhere where you need a compact instrument to send switch commands via midi. You can not program the LX1 or assign controller numbers or key numbers, but that is a function that is rarely need with current software.

The LX1 is very compact and easy to transport, and you do not even need a mains adapter since it works with standard and rechargeable batteries.

DJ1
is a small DJ controller that contains everything you need for computer-based mixing. This controller differs from all other controllers on the market in that it does not contain more or less control elements than are needed for classic DJ mixing – and all that, in the usual layout of a DJ-mixer. Of course, a controller can do a lot more than a normal mixer, so we made a whole row of control buttons. The DJ1 is not a universal controller. It is a specialist for Djing. As of Traktor DJ-Studio version 2.0, you can use the DJ1 immediately by using the settings file which is shipped with the controller. Modern Djing – made fun!

The DJ1 can also be used with other programs. We even made a special configuration file for Ableton Live as of version 2.0 which is just as fun. The file can be found on our CD. You can not program the DJ1 or assign controller numbers or key numbers, but that is a function that is rarely need with current software.

The DJ1 is very compact and easy to transport, and you do not even need a mains adapter since it works with standard and rechargeable batteries.

Tech Tip – Unsung Studio Accessories

Tech Tip – Unsung Studio Accessories
By Dennis Kambury

Everybody knows the basic components of the project studio: mics, recorders, mixers, monitors, compression, and effects. This week, we’ll take a look a couple of unsung heroes of the studio that belong on every engineer’s must-have list – DI boxes and cables.

Direct Boxes
Without the flashing LEDs or plethora of knobs common to most studio processors, the humble and unassuming DI (Direct Injection) box just sits on the floor doing its job. And that job is to match impedances and change unbalanced inputs to mixer-friendly balanced outputs.

One of the most common uses of the DI box is to record bass guitars without mics or amps, though it can also be useful for synths, guitars, and other unbalanced, hi-impedance sources. They range from simple, unpowered lo-Z in/hi-Z out to powered DIs with effectsand multichannel. I keep a couple of super-inexpensive Whirlwind IMPs around for general purposes and an Aguilar D900 tube DI for the good stuff.

Cables
Unless you’re into recording the sound of nothingness, there is nothing more critical to studio operations than the ubiquitous cable. Yet it’s often the last piece of gear added to the list and usually given short shrift in the budget. You may have noticed the wide range of prices and wondered what makes a $50 cable better than a $5 cable, and if there’s an improvement in the sound that’s worth the difference in price?

I could write an entire article on cables alone, but the differences generally come down to a matter of materials, construction, and connectors. And yes, expensive cables do sound better than cheap ones – perhaps because they are better shielded, use premium conductors, or use all-metal connectors instead of metalized plastic. However, there’s no need to go overboard. If you’re buying a $99 four-track recorder, you don’t need to use a $500 cable. On the other hand, hooking up $5,000 studio monitors with 22-gauge lamp cord… well, there oughta be a law against it!

My own rule of thumb is to buy the best cable I can afford. That usually hovers around 25% of my overall gear budget. I often use Hosa for line-level gear because it offers a lot of bang for the buck. For balanced-output gear I’ll go with Pro Co cables and snakes, and use Monster Cables for my high-end stuff.

Highlights Of New Macintosh downloads

o Slayer 2.5 – 2.89 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Slayer2osx/?nl14

Virtual E-Guitar + FX + AMP + Cabinet
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o orDrumbox V 0.5 beta 06 – 1.1 MB – Open Source
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Oisoft_Drumbox_mac/?nl14

Software drumbox and audio sequencer.
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o Archibald 1.1 – 25.4 MB – Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Archibald/?nl14

Virtual drummer which improvises on your patterns.
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o Pure Data 0.38.3 – 5.2 MB – Open Source
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/PureDataMac/?nl14

Real-time graphical programming environment for audio,
video, and graphical processing.
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o Pyper 0.5 – 2.5 MB – Open Source
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Pyper/?nl14

Musical development environment for Python.
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o Altiverb 5.0.3 – 26.1 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Altiverb/?nl14
A sampled acoustics real-time convolution reverb plug-in for
AU, VST, MAS, RTAS, HTDM.
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o ES-X 1.1 – 3.8 MB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/ES-X/?nl14

VJ live video mixing tool with realtime FX and MIDI.
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o Decrackler – 100 KB – Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/DecracklerX/?nl14

Remove scratches from vinyl recordings [AU/VST]
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o Ronin – 577 KB – Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/RoninX/?nl14

Multi-FX plug-in. [VST]

有些音樂軟件和硬件報告

M-Audio Unveils Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger incorporates pre-programmed maps for Live, Reason, GM Drum, XG Drum and iDrum, among others. Settings are easy to store via 16 memory presets or M-Audio’s free Enigma librarian software for PC and Mac.

Field Test: Ableton Live 4 Audio/MIDI Sequencer

Field Test: Apple Logic Pro 7 Workstation

Field Test: PreSonus Central Station

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