Ohm Force has released an open beta version of Frohmage RTAS for PC.

Frohmage is a unique and free low pass filter and has been around for a while, but this is the first time Ohm Force is releasing an RTAS version for PC, which is excellent news for all you Pro Tools users on Windows.

Even better news is that Ohm Force is going to release all of their plug-in in RTAS for the PC platform very soon.

So head on over to to the Ohm Force blog and download your free public beta copy of Frohmage RTAS for PC now.

Some more interesting things I found on May 30th, 2008:

# The A LA KART Collective - A LA KART vol. 2 - As a follow up to the popular "A La Kart 1", these musical artists have once again collaborated to make a full length CD containing an eccentric blend of electronic music styles and sonic manipulations.

Great music feat. 22Tape, 3am, Jazzyspoon, Madder Than You and zoozither.

# BeatMachine - Amateur - Use your webcam to create beats with the Amateur software by placing objects in the sequencer grid.

# Paul Woolford on Aphex Twin

Paul writes:

When Aphex Twin first came on the scene, a flurry of press activity followed. Many attempts were made to find out more about the completely fresh sounds coming from his equipment. He had pricked-up various scenesters’ ears with the Analogue Bubblebath EP, which eventually found its way to the A&R side of trail-blazing Belgian techno label R&S.

# ccMixter to the max: Request For Proposals - Late last year we started a process for moving ccMixter.org, the remix community we launched November 2004, to an entity or person(s) that could take the community to the next (several) levels. Today we’re announcing a Request For Proposals from entities interested in taking over the site.

AudioWarrior has released Studio Tron Plugin, a sampled instrument plug-in featuring the sounds of the Mellotron.

The original 8 second tape samples have been dehissed, mastered, perfectly looped, and expertly programmed for the modern world, however, the loops may be turned off to recapture the vintage effect of certain voices ending at variable times.

Studio Tron Plugin features

• 8 MIDI Learn FX knobs that can be instantly mapped to any keyboard’s programmable knobs or faders.
• Import/export banks and programs.
• Linear or Circular knob controls preferences.
• Output to your choice of up to 4 mono, 4 stereo, or 5.1.
• Multi FX.
• Layer up to 16 TRON sounds simultaneously.
• Control up to 16 MIDI channels.
• Individual Volumes and Pans per channel.
• Expandable for additional instruments and sounds.

Studio Tron Plugin is available for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/ReWire/Standalone) and costs $49 USD.

Visit AudioWarrior for more information and audio demos.

Ueberschall has released Balkan Lines, a sample library that combines a touch of pure Balkan traditions with contemporary and progressive rhythms.

Balkan grooves are in High-Demand across the pro audio terrain and can be heard in countless blockbuster scores. Now getting easy access to these styles for blending in a comprehensive hi-fi solution is no problem for all. No additional passport needed! A ton of variation for the authentic Balkan experience or even just a shade is available to your productions.

Balkan Lines features

• 3.6 GB, 1070 Loops and Samples including Accordion, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Bouzouki, Oud, Kanun, Darbucka, Organs, Gypsy style Vocals and Claps, Traditional Keyboard solo Licks, Synth Leads and FX, Power Bass lines, Scratch Noises, Rap and Spoken words.
• Production made in close cooperation with Süperstar Orkestar (celebrated Balkan brass band) and Aref Shakouri (Violinist extraordinaire).
• Elastik Player included - no sampler required!

Balkan Lines is available for PC and Mac (AU/VST/RTAS) for $119 USD / 99 EUR.

Visit Ueberschall for more information.