P5Audio has announced the release of Miami Kingpin, a collection of Hip Hop Music Loops inspired by Rick Ross.

P5audio brings on the southern heat with our newest product: Miami Kingpin Loop Sets. Miami is the home of some of Hip Hop’s hottest artists and P5audio has taken inspiration directly from the clubs of FLA! With these music loops you will be making music Mafia Style! Live like the Boss!

Miami Kingpin features

• 25 Construction Loop Sets with 277 individual loops total.
• Inspired by top Miami artists and Producers including Rick Ross, Flo Rida, T Pain, Trick Daddy and more.
• All Parts are seperated including brass, strings, keys, synths, hard hitting drums, b3 organ and percussion.
• All key signatures and tempos are provided for easy use.
• WAV file, REX and Apple Loop format for use in all DAW software including Sony Acid Pro, Fruity Loops, Reason, Pro Tools, Cubase and many more.

Miami Kingpin is available to purchase for $49.99 USD.

More information: P5Audio / Miami Kingpin

Image-Line has released version 1.6.3 of Deckadance, a DJ mixing application for Windows and Mac.

We’re please to announce Deckadance 1.6.3 which features support for iTunes playlists and has a built-in DVS Control signal.

Changes in Deckadance

• Version 1.63
  • Added support for Dj-Tech 101 series
  • Fix a problem with setup and itunes buttons in LE version
  • Fix a crash problem at BPM analysis with a few rare sound files
  • Fix a problem with the VCM-100 midi mapping
• Version 1.62
  • Fix “Drag & Drop” problem from iTunes on Mac OSX
  • Changed Key slider behaviour. Now, moving the slider changes the key in semitones (shift+move = fine adjustment)
  • Improved minihost support for some soundcards (Windows)
  • Improved support of MsPinky vinyls in absolute mode for side B
• Version 1.61
  • New BPM detector engine with improved beat tracking (…remember to re-analyze your library)
  • New search function for playlist and itunes panels
  • New playlist archive history. DD saves automatically the last playlist played to the “playlists” folder
  • Added support for Reloop Digital Jockey midi controller (FW 2.6)
  • Improved search input boxes (unicode support)
  • Fixed some folder installation problems
  • Changed DownBeat button behaviour. Now, it’s possible to move the beatgrid in 1/8 note length
• Version 1.60
  • Itunes integration panel. You can browse your iTunes Library and drop songs onto playlist from this new panel
  • New Deckadance Control CD Creator to generate an ultra-accurate timecode file for cd players
  • Added support for Dj-Tech iMix MKII
  • Added support for Numark Omni Control
  • New Audio Setup panel with different configuration options for inputs & outputs and intelligent auto-mapping behaviour
  • New Setup Global Options with improved design and extended options
  • Added support for Japanese glyphs in playlist/browser items
  • Simplified version numbering (X.XX format)
  • Improved multi drop files from Finder onto Deckadance (Mac OSX)
  • Fix DVS absolute mode position detection bug introduced since 1.50.2
  • Fix some problems in the MIDI kernel engine
  • Fix drag and drop files from Explorer with non ASCII characters (Windows)
  • Fix playlist Open & Save problems with non ASCII characters (Windows)
  • Fix midi setup Open & Save problems with non ASCII characters (Windows)
  • Fix importing iTunes playlist with non ASCII characters (Windows)
  • Fix some problems when beatmarks are saved
  • Improved loading of OGG & WAV files
  • Improved VSTi plugin support for Mac host applications
  • Change shortcut for mouse fine pitch control to “SHIFT” key
  • Fix “CTRL+key” shortcuts problem on Mac OSX

Deckadance v1.6.3 can be downloaded for PC and Mac here.

Deckadance is available to purchase starting at $99 USD for the House Edition, and $179 USD for the Club Edition (new Image-Line customers can get a discount of 10% with this promo link).

More information: Image-Line / Deckadance

Variety Of Sound has released a public beta of version 1.5 of FerricTDS, a free compression effect plug-in for Windows.

This version is not backward compatible and should be installed seperately to the 1.0.2 release (new plug-in ID is provided therefore). It should not be used in any actual production or performance due to the beta status and potential further issues and changes.

Changes in FerricTDS v1.5 public beta

• Zero latency processing, latency is correctly reported to host now.
• 100% flat frequency and phase response, allows external dry/wet mixing.
• Optimized saturation and limiting performance with more relaxed sound.
• Limiter offers true and accurate brickwall limiting now (in 100% position).
• ~40% cpu savings (depends on actual board+cpu).
• Audio crackles while loading and on/off operation fixed.
• Input level adjustment option added (output volume compensated).
• TRIM knob range extended to -6/+6 dB.
• Internal gain staging has slightly changed and output volume performance is not compatible to 1.0.2.
• New plug-in ID.
• Known issues:
  • Some stability issues in Cubase SX versions
  • Manual not yet included
  • Presets not yet adjusted

FerricTDS is available as a freeware VST effect plug-in for Windows PC.

More information: Variety Of Sound

SPL has released version 1.2 of Analog Code, a collection of plug-ins with features and performance of its analog processors.

Using the latest, most powerful methods available for high-precision modeling of our analog circuit designs, SPL has produced results far beyond pure mathematical approaches.

These digital products are so amazingly close to their analog equivalents that we call them the Analog Code™ plug-ins.

Changes in Analog Code v1.2

• All SPL plug-ins support VST3 now
• TDM support for Logic
• Update for all Analog Code plug-ins and MicroPlugs
• Several small bug fixes, including MicroPlugs for MAC

The Analog Code update is free to download for existing users.

More information: SPL / Analog Code

Time+Space has announced a major update for its dealer Test Stations.

It was a little over 4 years ago when UK distributors Time+Space began rolling out their Test Stations into pro audio retailers in the UK and Ireland. There are now 20 kiosks located across the British Isles, giving the customer a unique opportunity to test drive the latest software and sample based products before they buy.

The Test Station is an ideal way to audition both sample libraries and software products and Time+Space have just completed a new software update which adds a series of brand new virtual instruments and sample products. This includes Trilian from Spectrasonics, Morphestra from Sample Logic and the 4th Edition of Garritan Personal Orchestra.

There are now more than 500 products loaded on the Test Station – the sample libraries can be listened to in full and many of the virtual instruments can be played using a 49 note MIDI keyboard.

More information: Time+Space

AuraPlugs has released EddieVsHeaven, a free distortion effect plug-in for Windows.

EddieVsHeaven contains a complete guitar rig in a stompbox form. There`s no need for additional plugin just plug your guitar into your soundcard and start rocking.

EddieVsHeaven features

• Stompbox design.
• Level, Drive, Low, Mid and High controls.
• Built-in Distortion, Amp and Cabinet and Effect Simulation.
• Both 32 and 64 bit versions are available for Windows Xp, Vista and 7.
• 64 bit internal processing resolution.
• Low CPU usage.
• Easy to use.

EddieVsHeaven a freeware VST effect plug-in for Windows PC.

More information: AuraPlugs / EddieVsHeaven