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30% off Z3TA+ 2 for Cakewalk synth owners

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Cakewalk Z3TA+ 2 sale

Cakewalk has announced a limited time sale on the Z3TA+ 2 software synthesizer for Windows and Mac.

Z3TA+ 2 has been making a lot of noise lately and continues to be a favorite with critics and users all over the world. If you haven’t tried Z3TA+ 2 yet, you are missing out on one of the greatest synths of all-time. MusicRadar.com did a round-up of the 39 best plug-in synths in the world and Z3TA+ 2 came in at #13.

Now through June 30th, we are sweetening the deal even more for Rapture, Dimension, and Studio Instruments users. Regularly $99, you can download Z3TA+ 2 today for only $69/£55/€69 – get 30% off the price.

The sale ends June 30th, 2013.

More information: Cakewalk / Z3TA+ 2

Loopmasters releases Essential Percussion Volume 2 + 20% off percussion packs

Loopmasters Essential Percussion Vol 2

Loopmasters has launched Essential Percussion Vol 2, a collection of 200 percussion loops and samples from the Loopmasters sample pack catalog.

Expect to find an incredible diverse collection of percussion loops and sounds including Deep Tribal Beats, Found Sound Rhythms, Classic Conga Grooves, Robotic Noises and Cinematic Ensembles. “Essential Percussion Vol2″ is a must have collection for producers on a budget looking for a wide range of some of the best Percussion samples released to date.

In detail Producers should expect to find here a collection of 40 Tribal Drum Loops, 40 House Conga Grooves, 20 Robot Percussion Loops, 20 Robot Percussion Hits, 20 Cinematic Percussion Loops, 20 Assorted Percussion and Found Sounds.

The sample pack costs £9.95 GBP.

Loopmasters is offering a 20% discount on percussion sample libraries until July 2nd, 2013.

More information: Loopmasters / Essential Percussion Vol 2

Bad Cat Media Group Music Box 40% off at VST Buzz

Bad Cat Music Box

VST Buzz has launched a limited time sale on the Music Box by Bad Cat Media Group, a sample library capable of childlike nursery rhymes, eerie melodies, enchanting passages and much more.

We took 16 different music boxes and meticulously recorded each one note by note to create a highly expressive music box instrument with all the nuances and intricacy of the real thing. In an effort to make an instrument of the highest quality & detail, we made sure to include every subtly possible. Each crank, creek, scratch, buzz, ting and scrape was left in and the result is something quite organic and simply inspiring to play. The entire library was recorded using ribbon microphones at 24bit 48khz.

There is a minimum of 8 velocity layers per note. Due to the nature of the music box and the general range of such devices we ended up with quite a few velocity layers for some pitches (40+). Instead of using round robins we decided to use many velocity layers so that a performance could easily be altered but not be random. The Music Box requires the full version of Kontakt 4.2.4 or higher and is 388 MB (zipped)

The Music Box is available from VST Buzz for $12 USD until June 25th, 2013 (40% off regular $20 USD).

More information: VST Buzz

Sonivox launches Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 piano instrument

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Sonivox has announced the release of Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0, the latest version of its flagship virtual piano instrument.

Sonivox Eighty Eight Ensemble
Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 includes an integrated patch browser, enhanced EQ and effects, plus current 64-bit VST and AU support.

Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 features an exceptional recreation of the Steinway 9-foot CD 327 grand piano. Meticulously sampled and expertly voiced, Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 provides every composer, pianist, and musician the opportunity to infuse their compositions, recordings, and performances with this truly world-class grand piano.

The SONiVOX recording philosophy relies on a simple signal chain, the finest A/D converters, and premium microphone preamps. Faithful to the original piano, Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 captures each note of this cherished instrument at 16 velocity levels for exceptional dynamic accuracy.

Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 features

  • Steinway 9’ CD 327 grand piano sample source.
  • Meticulously sampled and expertly voiced.
  • Over 11 GB of premium content.
  • 16 velocity levels per note; over 1500 samples.
  • 52 Solo Piano presets.
  • 35 Combination patches with layered pad sounds.
  • 16 Key Split Combis with bass/and or solo instruments.
  • Pedal and Release element controls.
  • Adjustable Limiter.
  • 4-band EQ.
  • Variable Reverb.
  • Fine tune and transpose controls.
  • 7 Velocity curves.
  • MIDI Learn controller mapping.
  • Integrated Patch Browser stores by attribute.
  • 32- and 64-bit VST and AU support.
  • RTAS support.

The Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0 for Windows and Mac costs $149 USD.

More information: Sonivox / Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0

Twisted Tools releases MSMAX—Maximizer and Mid/Side Matrix for Reaktor

Twisted Tools MSMAX

Twisted Tools has announced the release of MSMAX, a Maximizer effect and Mid/Side Matrix plugin for Reaktor.

As a Maximizer, MSMAX can be used for anything from subtle to extreme loudness maximization to get individual tracks or mixes sounding loud and finalized. As a Mid/Side matrix, MSMAX can be used to encode, decode and process Mid/Side signals to add width or create stereo imaging effects. With near-zero latency and CPU efficient code, you can use it on any type of track and run multiple instances without bogging down your system.

MSMAX also features a flexible and easy to use insert effects path, that allows you to insert your own effects to be applied to either the Left/Right or Mid/Side signals. To get you started, MSMAX includes an example effect called Nanoverb, which allows you to apply EQ and/or Reverb to any channel.

Lastly, MSMAX has a Sidechain Ducker at the output stage for some classic volume ducking or pumping effects. There are several modes to choose from to achieve instant results. For example, setting the Sidechain Ducker to auto mode will produce a 1/4 note pumping effect. Set it to ‘Self’ mode and you can duck a delay on a vocal track using the vocal itself as the sidechain input.

Whether you use MSMAX to slam your drum bus, apply creative M/S techniques within Reaktor or squeeze some more volume out of your master, MSMAX is a versatile production tool with several tricks up its sleeve.

MSMAX comes with a Lemur template by Antonio Blanca to control MSMAX remotely using an iPad and Liine’s Lemur application.

MSMAX features

  • Stereo Maximizer.
  • Flexible Mid/Side Matrix (Encode/Decode Input and Output).
  • Sidechain Volume Ducker (Sidechain using: Audio, MIDI, Auto, Self).
  • Insert effects path (Pre/Post Maximizer).
  • Use your own effects.
  • Output Limiter.
  • Mono Summing.
  • Dry/Wet Mix with internal latency compensation.
  • Near-zero Latency (1 sample).
  • Low CPU.
  • Phase flip (Standard or Pre-Decode M/S for 180 degree flip).
  • Nanoverb Example Insert Effect (Reverb and EQ).
  • Switchless switching for instant A/B’ing settings without clicks or pauses.
  • Lemur template by Antonio Blanca.
  • Free incremental updates.

MSMAX for Reaktor costs $39 USD. MSMAX comes with an additional 15% OFF coupon when you buy it before August 1st, 2013. All other Twisted Tools products are available at a 15% discount in the Summer Special Savings sale.

More information: Twisted Tools / MSMAX

Sunsine Audio releases Snowflake 2 for Arctic Keys

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Sunsine Audio Snowflake 2

Sunsine Audio has announced the release of Snowflake 2, a collection of 64 new presets for Arctic Keys by One Red Dog.

Snowflake 2 contains leads, basses, pads, and fx, as well as complex time locked patches utilizing the deep modulation possibilities of Arctic Key’s sequencer.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.

Snowflake 2 features

  • 64 Arctic Keys presets.
  • 1 .arcticbank file.
  • 100% Royalty Free.
  • Includes Easy Installation Instructions.

The soundset costs $2.49 USD.

More information: Sunsine Audio / Snowflake 2

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