Rob Papen has released version 1.6.4 of the Predator software synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac.

Predator is a “phat sounding” killer synthesizer that combines inspiring presets and first-class features to make this your ‘go-to’ synth for contemporary music production.

Changes in Predator v1.6.4

• New big screen graphic mode.
• New effects, clipper distortion (with symmetry control) & tape chorus.
• Vowel readout and Formant 2 band and Formant 4 band readout.
• Distortion dial has different function if Vowel or Formant 2/4 is selected. The menu box displays the Vowel or the band width.
• External Midi Capture Mode (back panel).
• Other small fixes.
• Over 450 of new presets:
  • Bank 02 Predator dance 04 (preset 058 until preset 067).
  • Bank 03 Classic Synth 04 (preset 067 until 119).
  • Bank 03 Classic Synth 05 (preset 001 until 015).
  • Bank 08 Ambient 02 (preset 081 until preset 096).
  • Bank 12 DubStep 02 (preset 114 until preset 127).
  • Bank 12 DubStep 03 (preset 01 until preset 020).
  • Bank 20 all basses 04 (preset 092 until preset 096).
  • Bank 20 Hardstyle BD basses (preset 01 – 084).
  • Bank 20 hardstyle core BD basses RF (preset 01- 100).
  • Bank 29 JoMal-bank 2 (preset 01-128)

Predator for Windows and Mac costs 149 EUR / $179 USD.

Until the end of May, 2013, it is also available as part of the limited edition EDM and Urban synth bundles, priced at 199 EUR / $239 USD.

More information: Rob Papen / Predator

Soundcells has announced version 2 of the Antidote Signature ReFill for Propellerhead Reason.

Antidote Signature is based on the Antidote Rack Extension from Synapse Audio and it brings highly playable and great sounding patches to the user‘s hand.

It´s not genre-specific, so Wurlitzer-like pianos, modern screaming but also classic hardware-like leads, punching basses, warm & rich pads and surprising textures emphasize why this little gem should be part of everybody´s portfolio … Version 2 features 15 new combinator & 20 new Antidote patches …

Antidote Signature v2 features

• 85 combinator patches.
• 120 individual Antidote patches: Atmos & Textures, Bass, Keys, Leads, Pads, Rhythmic, SFX.
• Well balanced volume settings & carefully assigned modwheel and combinator buttons and knobs.

The ReFill is available to purchase for 9.90 EUR.

More information: Soundcells / Antidote Signature

E-Phonic has updated its Drumatic drum synthesizer for Windows to version 4 public beta 19.

Drumatic uses a mix of subtractive, FM and wavetable synthesis to get the best results possible.

Changes in Drumatic 4 beta 19

• Complete new GUI.
• 10 Sounds in stead of 6.
• Rename sounds.
• Mute sound parts (osc, noise1, noise2).
• Choke option.
• Right Click envelopes to change shapes.
• Copy & Paste sounds (right click on sound name).
• Randomize sound (2 modes!).
• New pitched noise oscillator.
• GM Drum map setup as default.
• Option to set keyboard to GM Drum map.
• Option to set keyboard to 6 note split setup.
• Parameter readout (still some work to be done here).

Drumatic 4 for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for the introductory price of 29 EUR (regular 49 EUR). Prices ex. VAT.

More information: Drumatic

Zenhiser has announced Massive Progressive Presets 2, a collection of 100 Progressive House presets for Native Instruments Massive.

Massive Progressive Presets 2 has everything you need to blast out your next peak time monster, epic leads, etherial pads, huge stabs, mesmerising sequences and solid bass sounds. Plus if you’re into the more deeper sound of Progressive House these presets have you covered there too. Totalling 100 presets this is definitely the preset pack for you, it’s an absolute must for all EDM producers and once you’ve played around with these Progressive House beauties you’ll be begging for a third instalment.

What we really like about these massive patches is they sound expensive, a lot of time has been logged in the studio to create these beauties and it shows. This gives these presets a huge range so it doesn’t matter if you’re into the sexier side of Progressive House or looking for that banging Main Room synth lead.

The soundset costs $25 AUD.

More information: Zenhiser /Massive Progressive Presets 2

Time+Space has announced The London Sessions, a sample library by Zero-G and Xfonic, featuring a collection of 1,700 royalty free samples from some of the best session players around.

Imagine that you had the pick of the best session musicians in London. Musicians who have played for artists as diverse as Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan, Robbie Williams, Lily Allen, The Specials, Whitney Houston, Ronnie Wood, Tiny Tempah and Kathryn Williams.

Then you record them in one of the best known studios in the world, Dean Street in Soho, London. A studio that has played host to the likes of David Bowie, T-Rex, Thin Lizzy, U2, The Smiths, Robert Plant, Pink Floyd, Tina Turner, Black Eyed Peas, Noel Gallagher, Tinchy Stryder, Plan B, Frank Sinatra and Dusty Springfield to name but a few.

You create 16 unique brand new songs in a wide variety of styles from cool retro & soul a la Mark Ronson to lounge, rock and funk all with the characteristic sound of players who have backed Amy Winehouse and many other incredible artists.

Record it all through a Neve console and mix on an SSL Duality. Then you strip each full length song into its individual tracks and cut those into manageable parts that can be used quickly and easily. Instruments include drums, bass, electric and acoustic guitars, piano, organ, synth, luscious live strings and much more…

The sample library is available in multiple formats (including Acid Wav, Apple Loops, EXS24, Kontakt, Halion and Reason NNXT), priced at £60.95 GBP / 74.95 EUR.

More information: Time+Space

Sounds For Synth has announced the release of Juno 2013 by Kimik, a soundset for the TAL-U-NO-LX virtual synthesizer by Togu Audio Line.

Juno 2013 is released! This is a brand new soundbank by Kimik, containing 200 presets for TAL-U-NO-LX which is an accurate Juno 60 emulation with zero delay feedback filters and carefully calibrated controls with all the advantages of a software plugin.

The soundbank is made with all electronic music genres in mind, drawing it’s inspiration from Boards of Canada and Ulrich Schnauss containing drifting keys and arpeggios for both melodic stuff and hypnotic techno lines together with lush, atmospheric pads and big basses plus retro sounding 16th and 8th note basslines.

All sprinkled on top with a nice in-house, nu-disco, italo/80′s, techno, oldschool rave leads, stabs, drums & FX. Any style of electronic music will benefit and find inspiration in this amazing collection of presets. Juno 2013 is only available on Sounds For Synth.

The soundset is available exclusively from Sounds For Synth, priced at $17.50 USD.

More information: Sounds For Synth / Juno 2013 by Kimik