Mystery Islands has announced the release of the JP-80×0 Hardware Editor Plug-in for Mac.

You ever wanted to control, automate & work with your JP-8000 / JP-8080 the way this modern world requires? Now it’s possible with our AU / VST plugin that allows you to get your Hardware into your modern DAW. We developed this plugin together with Arto Vaarala who’s long experience with coding made all this possible.

JP-80×0 editor features

• Load in as an AudioUnit or VST for MAC (32 & 64 bit INTEL only!)
• Edit both layers separately from single plugin window.
• Link layers to edit both layers at the same time.
• Scroll thru User Performances (U:11 – U:88) from Hardware.
• Sends out all parameter values when you open up your project with the plugin or load a saved patch.
• MIDI & SysEx transmission between the DAW and the Hardware (requires MIDI interface).
• Patches saved within your daw are scrollable.
• Load and Save banks to and from your HDD.
• Edit almost every function of your JP. JP-8080 and JP-8000 incompatible parameters marked with **.
• All important parameters can be automated.

The plugin is now available to purchase for Mac (VST/AU) for 49.95 EUR. Windows VSTi is scheduled for release in Q3, 2013.

More information: Mystery Islands / JP-80×0 Editor

Soundtrack Loops has announced the release of Deep Chill and Melodic EDM MIDI, two new sound libraries.

Soundtrack Loops and producer Adrian Walther paired up to bring you Deep Chill, a set of royalty free loops contains 10 construction kits for producing Chillout, Ambient, Deep House, Trip Hop, Cinematic, and Downtempo. Sounds include basses, synths, bells, percussion, strings, guitars, snares, high hats, and kicks. 75 loops.

Melodic EDM MIDI is a set of a melodic musical performances and transitions in the form of both loops and MIDI files. Sound loops include pianos, strings, guitars, brass, pads, drums, percussion, SFX, build ups, risers, and more. Tempo and key information in file names as well as meta-data. Produced by John Hobart and Jason Donnelly (DJ Puzzle). 210 loops and 65 MIDI files.

The Deep Chill library costs $15 USD, Melodic EDM MIDI is $24.95 USD.

More information: Soundtrack Loops

The Loop Loft has announced its Memorial Day Sale, offering a 40% discount on all its loops and samples (WAV, REX2, AIFF, Stylus RMX, Ableton, ReFills and more) for a limited time.

Get a head start on your summer (and your savings) with our massive Memorial Day Sale. Save 40% on EVERYTHING at The Loop Loft with coupon: MEMDAY13

Discount Code: MEMDAY13

Sale ends May 28th at 12:00 EST

More information: The Loop Loft / Memorial Day Sale

BangBox has released EDM Step Styles Producer Kits, a collection of 18 groove inducing drum and instrument kits for experimental Dubstep, Drumstep and DNB production.

The kits have been crafted to each provide a particular unique production element and can be combined in any order to create full tracks or themed sections to add to your own sequence.

EDM Step Styles Producer Kits features

• 290 Wav Files.
• 142 Midi Files.
• 138 Pattern Files (Maschine version), 8 Mini Song Projects (Ableton version).
• 4 Bass Kits/Racks.
• 4 Drum Kits/Racks.
• 4 Percussion Kits/Racks.
• 5 Instrument Kits/Racks.
• 1 SFX Kit/Racks.

Maschine and Ableton versions are available to purchase for £12.95 GBP, the Reason 5+ Kong Kits are £9.95 GBP.

More information: BangBox / EDM Step Styles Producer Kits

Reveal Sound has released version 0.9.4 of Spire, a virtual synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac.

Spire is a software polyphonic synthesizer that combines powerful sound engine modulation and flexible architecture, a graphical interface provides unparalleled usability. Spire is the embodiment of the best opportunities, both software and hardware synthesizers.

Changes in Spire v0.9.4

• Fixed: Problems with the buffer in Logic and FL Studio (noise and clicks).
• Fixed: Automation in Logic.
• Fixed: Wavetable Phase Modulation (CtrlB) when CtrlA at zero.
• Fixed: AMSync Phase Retrig.
• Fixed: Site hosting.
• Added: CC64 – Sustain.
• Added: Oscillator mixer Off buttons.
• Added: Insert & Remove-Backup for preset manager.
• Added: Program Change.
• Update: Presets.

The Spire beta for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) is available to purchase for 69 EUR (regular 149 EUR). Prices ex. VAT.

More information: Reveal Sound

Tek’it Audio has announced version 2.3.1 of its Genobazz free bass synthesizer plug-in for Windows.

This new update of Genobazz focuses on user interface improvements. Genobazz 2 is a free monophonic bass synthesizer plug-in, using it you can create sound ranging from simple bass, drum kick and complex wobble to acid bass line.

Changes in Genobazz v2.3.1

• Performance options are now saved with the preset.
• GUI Modified screen color to gray.
• GUI Moved info, social and help buttons next to the Tek’it Audio logo.
• GUI Improved random and Undo icons.
• GUI Improved performance options (Bend range, Env retrigger, Priority) selector.
• GUI updated the info screen.
• User Manual updated.

Genobazz is available to download as a freeware VST instrument plug-in for Windows.

More information: Tek’it Audio / Genobazz