The Wavosaur team has released version 1.0.3.0 of Wavosaur, the free sound editor, audio editor, wav editor software for editing, processing and recording sounds, wav and mp3 files.

Wavosaur audio editor, lots of features at no cost

Changes in Wavosaur v1.0.3.0

• Loading Ogg Vorbis and Wavpack files.
• Resampling and pitch shifting improved.
• Possibility to scan VST.
• New sonogram, Mbox 2 ASIO support.
• and many more.

Wavosaur is available for download as freeware for Windows PC (donations are very welcome).

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Wallander Instruments has released WIVI v2, introducing Smart Sequences, WIVI Templates, RTAS support, key-switching and much, much more.

One of the most important new features of WIVI v2 is the Sequence Editor, a groundbreaking new system for modelling articulations, phrases and orchestral loops layer-by-layer.

Changes in WIVI v2

• RTAS support on Windows and OS X.
• Sequence Editor.
• WIVI Templates, for exporting/importing parameters and randomization.
• Breath envelope for instruments.
• Instant help system. Double-click any item in WIVI to learn more about that feature.
• New graphical environments: Symphony Hall, Church, Recording Studio, Theatre and Anechoic Chamber.
• New visual themes: Retro, Blueprint, Crystal, Socket, Office, Assimilated, 1987, Oxygen, Fungus and iWIVI.
• Resizable interface (through WIVI settings).
• Select and edit multiple instruments simultaneously.
• Significant improvements in sound and behavior for all instruments, with randomization and envelopes configured out-of-the-box.
• The out-of-the-box vibrato has been significantly improved for all instruments.
• WIVI Trial Edition now has much less restrictions, and can be used to preview Smart Sequences, Polyphonic Mode, multiple environments and more, but with saving disabled.
• Instrument tuning on per-key basis + import of Scala files for microtuning.
• Key switching & CC switching.
• MIDI learning for CCs, MIDI channels, instrument range, and more.
• New mode for the Polyphonic Mode/Always Play feature: “Double 1st Voice”.
• Multiple MIDI channels for all instruments, for accessing the separate instruments of a polyphonic section separately trough other MIDI channels.
• 8 graphical layers to put instruments on.
• Sustain pedal support, activated by default.
• Performance Shimmer & Performance Jitter, for creating low-frequency fluctuations of breath & pitch.
• Renaming of instruments, environments, groups and tunings.
• Permanent grouping of instruments.
• Special mode for vibrato where an external CC can replace the internal LFO, for Wind Controller players who want to control the internal vibrato using the Wind Controller’s mouthpiece (set “Vibrato Speed” to “Off” to activate).
• CC controllers can now also be set to a fixed constant value, and remain unaffected by CC changes.
• The “Time” randomizer now also affects tounged notes and other CC changes.
• Documentation in PDF format included.
• Some bug fixes.

The update is free for registered users. The WIVI Trial Edition can be downloaded here.

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MoReVoX has released version 2.0 of RetròVerb, an impulse response library.

In the v.2.0 we have experienced the IRs sampling to Reel Tapes; From this experience we have created the “Classic Drive” category that exhibits an OUTSTANDING and UNPARALLELED IRs sound quality with Solid Low End, Rich Mids and Creamy Highs.

Changes in RetròVerb 2.0

• 3 new IRs Categories : Surround, Classic Drive, Combo-Amb
• 125 new IRs, total of 250 high quality IRs
• The Free edition now include 8 fully working IRs

RetròVerb is designed for TLSpace but is fully compatible with all convolution reverb plug-ins (i.e. Altiverb, Space Designer).

RetròVerb 2.0 is available for download for $79 USD (RetròVerb 1.x users can upgrade for $29 USD).

Visit MoReVoX for more information, audio demos and a link to download the free pack of 8 impulse responses.

Nexoe Audio Solutions has released version 2.1 of Fantom YASE™, a software designed to bring external sound libraries Roland Fantom® S/X/G workstations and prepare them so that they can be played sound data straightaway.

It makes converting and/or editing of samples and programs from samplers a pleasure because of its convenience and quickness. All the tools are integrated in a single intuitive environment, and the program handles all the complex, technical aspects of the process. Instead of wasting countless hours “programming” sound patches users can focus all their energy on creating sounds.

Fantom YASE™ features

• Fully integrated graphical interface
  • WAVE Editor with full range and zoomed view.
  • Loop Point Editor (zoomed view, layered).
  • Frequency Spectrum display.
  • Root Note Editor.
  • Key Range Editors, with SPLIT CAPTURE™.
  • Velocity Range Editors, with SPLIT CAPTURE™.
  • Parameter Sliders and Knobs as you know it from the sampler hardware.
  • Drag & Drop for Assignment procedures.
• Sample Editor
  • Exports Microsoft® Wave Format as well as Roland® Wave Format.
  • Grabber for Roland® Samples (Re-Conversion to the Microsoft® Wave Format).
  • Automatic seamless loop detection, comprehensive manual loop editor.
  • Automatic Root Note Detection, with graphic Editor.
  • Normalizing.
  • Truncating.
  • Simple Equalizer.
  • Internal Improvements for a faster file loading while booting the Roland® gear.
• Comprehensive Patch Editor
  • 4 Tone Layer Panels, automatic Panel Toggle.
  • Graphical Key Range Editor, with SPLIT CAPTURE™.
  • Graphical Velocity Range Editor, with SPLIT CAPTURE™.
  • Export/Import of complete Patches (Programs) in YASE’s generic Patch Format.
• Substantial Import Capabilities for AKAI S1000/3000/5000/6000 and Roland S7x Sampler Series
  • Import of Samples with all Header information (Loop, Root Note, …).
  • Automatic Wave Resampling for Fantom® Import.
  • Import of Programs with automatic Generation of Sample Mappings (Multisamples) and Tone Layers.
  • Import of a huge amount of program parameters (TVA, TVF, Common, …), customizable.
  • Export/Import of complete Patches (Programs) in YASE’s generic Patch Format.

YASE™ 2.1 is available now for 120 EUR. A demo version can be downloaded here.

Visit Nexoe for more information.