Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #8

In this digest – Uilleann Pipes,White Line Eurorack, T.C. Electronics Smorgasbord of Tones.

HARD

Klark Teknik pay homage to 1176 compressor:
http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Klarkteknik/Signal-Processors/Compressors-Limiters/1176-KT/p/P0BR3
Dreadbox unveils affordable White Line Eurorack module range:
http://www.dreadbox-fx.com/white-line-modules/
TC Electronic releases 13 New Pedals:
http://www.tcelectronic.com/smorgasbord-of-tones/
Prestige Guitars Releases the Premier Zebrawood:
http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/24839-prestige-guitars-releases-the-premier-zebrawood

SOFT

Ilya Efimov releases Uilleann Pipes – Sample library for Kontakt:
https://www.ilyaefimov.com/products/ethnic-winds/uillean-pipes.html
Toontrack releases Big Rock Drums EZX for EZdrummer 2:
http://www.toontrack.com/product/big-rock-drums-ezx/
Audified releases U73b Compressor v2.0:
https://shop.audified.com/products/u73b-compressor?variant=1032187317
Audiority releases Harmonic Maximizer – Multiband Exciter and Loudness Maximizer plugin:
http://www.audiority.com/shop/harmonic-maximizer/
Spitfire Audio releases Albion V Tundra for Kontakt Player:
https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/albion-v-tundra/
MODWHEEL releases Timphonia for Kontakt with:
http://www.modwheel.co.nz/timphonia

STUDY

How to Transcribe Acapellas and Chords:
http://blog.dubspot.com/music-foundations-transcribe-acapellas-and-chords/:

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #7

In this digest- Modo Bass, Big Rock Guitars, System-8 synth, StudioLive AR USB.

HARD

PreSonus releases StudioLive AR USB Hybrid Mixers:
http://www.presonus.com/products/StudioLive-AR-Hybrid-Mixers
Steinberg announces UR22mkII Audio Interface Bundle:
http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/audio_interfaces/ur_series/bundles/ur22mkii_recording_pack.html
Roland releases System-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer:
https://www.roland.com/us/products/system-8/
Friedman Amplification Launches the Sir-Compre Pedal:
http://www.friedmanamplification.com/shopping/sir-compre-padel
Cort Launches Action DLX AS Bass Guitar:
http://www.cortguitars.com/en/product/series_view.asp?qCate=00003&idx=132

SOFT

IK Multimedia announces Modo Bass – Physically Modeled Electric Bass Plug-in:
http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/modobass/
Beatskillz releases Urban Producer Plugin Bundle:
https://www.beatskillz.com/urban-producer-bundle/
FXpansion releases BFD Black Album Drums:
https://www.fxpansion.com/products/bfdx/bfdexpansions/bfdblackalbumdrums/
AudioThing releases The Orb – Formant Filter Plug-in for Mac and Win:
https://www.audiothing.net/effects/the-orb/
FAIT CLIC releases Saturn 1 for Windows:
http://faitclic.eu/produit/saturn_1/
Toontrack releases Big Rock Guitars EZmix Pack and EZmix Line Promotions:
http://www.toontrack.com/product/big-rock-guitars-ezmix-pack/

STUDY

How compose great bass line:
https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/beginners-guide-to-writing-better-bass-lines–cms-19879

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #6

In this digest – Arturia DrumBrute, Blue Cat’s Destructor, G&L Kiloton bass guitar

HARD

Arturia announces DrumBrute – 100% Analog Drum Machine:
https://www.arturia.com/products/drumbrute/overview
Dreadbox Hades Bass Synthesizer review:
http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/tech/dreadbox-hades-bass-synthesizer-642636
G&L unleashes “explosive” Kiloton bass guitar:
http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/USA/basses/kiloton/index.asp
J Rockett Audio Designs will rescue your guitar tone with its SOS Buffer pedal:
https://rockettpedals.com/product/sos/
Ocean Way Audio’s RM1-B ribbon microphone:
http://oceanwayaudio.com/rm1-microphone/

SOFT

Monade Sounds releases Cazius Casio CZ-5000 Rompler for Mac, Win VST & AU:
http://www.monadesounds.com/2016/10/cazius.html
Blue Cat’s Destructor Distortion and Amp Sim Plug-In Now Available:
http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_Destructor/
String Audio has released Dark Matter, a powerful tool for Kontakt:
http://www.stringaudio.com/darkmatter
Rast Sound has released Balkan Vocals for Kontakt and WAV:
http://www.rastsound.com/downloads/balkan-vocals/
BigWerks releases Book Of Sounds III – Kontakt Library:
http://bigwerks.com/product/book-of-sounds-iii-kontakt-library/
Parawave Audio releases Rapid Synthesizer for Windows VST:
https://parawave-audio.com/index.php?route=product/rapid

STUDY

8 essential vocal acapella production tricks:
http://www.musicradar.com/tuition/tech/8-essential-vocal-acapella-production-tricks-641406

In this digest – ATC new monitors, MegaMagics Guitars 2, Slate Digital FG Stress

HARD

Yamaha’s TransAcoustic Guitar Generates Reverb and Chorus Without Amp or External Effects:
http://europe.yamaha.com/en/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/ta-guitars/
ATC reveal compact passive nearfield monitor:
http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/professional/loudspeakers/scm12-pro/
Sanken Chromatic CU55-Small-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone:
http://www.sanken-mic.com/en/product/product.cfm/3.1013300
API presents TranZformer GT and LX guitar pedals:
http://www.apiaudio.com/product.php?id=142  http://www.apiaudio.com/product.php?id=143

SOFT

Plugin Alliance has announced new Brainworx Plugins For real-time tracking and processing of guitar sounds:
https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_rockrack_v3.html
PlugInGuru has released MegaMagic: Guitars Part 2 for Omnisphere 2:
https://www.pluginguru.com/products/megamagic-guitars-part-2/
Slate Digital has announced FG Stress and VerbSuite Classics:
http://slatedigital.com/fg-stress/  http://slatedigital.com/verbsuite-classics/
C. Bechstein Digital released Digital Grand software instrument for Kontakt:
https://www.bechstein-digital.com/
D16 Group and Slate Digital announce Repeater Vintage Modelled Delay Plug-in:
http://slatedigital.com/d16-repeater-delay/
Acustica Audio announces Sand Channel-Strip Plug-in:
https://www.acustica-audio.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=166&category_id=52&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=189

STUDY

How To Harmonize A Melody
http://composerfocus.com/how-to-harmonize-a-melody/