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Boss has announced it is now shipping the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Station pedals, the latest additions to its industry-leading lineup of pedal-based loop recorders.

Featuring high-powered digital signal processing, stereo operation, and new cutting-edge features, these battery-powered loopers are worthy successors to BOSS’ top-selling RC-20XL and RC-2 Loop Station pedals.

Live looping has become an increasingly popular means of creative expression for musicians everywhere, and BOSS’ portable, affordable, and simple-to-use Loop Station products have played a pivotal role in the rise of this new type of performing. Now, powered by BOSS’ proprietary ESC2 DSP chip, the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Stations offer looping musicians the most powerful and best-sounding tools yet available for recording and manipulating audio loops live and in the studio.

The RC-30 is housed in BOSS’ popular Twin Pedal chassis, just like the RC-20XL it replaces. New features include true stereo inputs and outputs, plus up to three hours of onboard stereo recording and loop storage, a marked upgrade to its predecessor’s mono I/O and 16 minutes of mono recording. Additionally, the RC-30 has a new dual phrase loop feature that lets users create and play two completely independent stereo loop phrases in perfect sync.

Included in the RC-30 is the LOOP FX feature that lets users process their loop recordings in real time, plus 99 memories for onboard loop storage and an LED memory indicator. In addition, a USB 2.0 port lets users swap and manage WAV audio loops with a computer. Holdover features from the RC-20XL include a mic input with phantom power, an AUX IN jack for connecting a portable music player, and a key selection of onboard rhythms, which now include real audio drum loops.

The RC-3 is the RC-30’s kid brother, housed in a rugged BOSS compact pedal chassis. The RC-3 offers all the essential features of the RC-30 in smaller package, including stereo I/O, up to three hours of stereo recording and loop storage, 99 onboard memories, USB 2.0, and built-in rhythms. Users can connect an optional BOSS FS-5U Foot Switch for additional foot control if desired.

Both of the new Loop Station pedals are available now. MSRP is $418.40 USD for the RC-30 and $318.50 USD for the RC-3.

More information: Roland / RC-30 and RC-3

Nomad Factory has announced the release of Echoes, an analog echo box effect plug-in designed to give you the warmth and richness of classic vintage delay effects.

ECHOES faithfully models the greatest delay effects of all time, PLX-1 Based on Echoplex® 1, PLX-3 Based on Echoplex 3, OILCAN Based on Tel-Ray® Oilcan Delay, EHX-DM Based on Electro Harmonix® Deluxe Memory Man, and ADM-2 Based on Boss® DM-2 Analog Delay.

Following the philosophy behind Nomad Factory’s hit Magnetic plug-in, ECHOES not only sounds amazing, but it is designed to be very easy to use. Unlike many other delay plug-ins that have dozens of unnecessary knobs and confusing parameters, ECHOES has captured the essence of the original effects by keeping it simple. With the turn of a few knobs, the plug-in delivers musical results and instant analog delay satisfaction!

Echoes features

• 5 classic analog delay effects all in one plug-in:
  • PLX-1: Based on Maestro® Echoplex 1 – The original Tube-based tape delay effect.
  • PLX-3: Based on Maestro® Echoplex 3 – Transistor-based tape echo.
  • Oilcan: Based on Tel Ray® Echo – Tapeless Oilcan delay/echo.
  • EHX-DM: Based on Electro Harmonix® Deluxe Memory Man – The most in-demand analog delay pedal ever built.
  • ADM-2: Based on Boss® DM-2 – Analog delay pedal from the early 80′s.
• ECHO TIME : Controls the time from 20 to 2000ms of analog delay.
• PANNING : Center position for stereo pan, left or right causes ping pong effect.
• ECHO MODE : Choose from 5 classic analog delay effects.
• REPEATS : Controls the feedback amount of the delay effect.
• MIX : Controls the balance of the wet /dry signal.
• EXTRA KNOBS : 3 additional preset knobs that change according to the currently selected mode
  • PLX-1 : Wow & Flutter, Drive and Echo Level
  • PLX-3 : Bass, Treble and Echo Level
  • EHX-DM : Mod Speed, Mod Depth and Echo Level
  • OILCAN : Tone, Variation and Echo Level
  • ADM-2 : Bass, Treble and Echo Level
• SYNC SWITCH : Sync your delays to your song’s master tempo.
• VINTAGE SWITCH : Give your delays that vintage analog sound by filtering the repeats.
• STEREO WIDENER : Increases the width of the delay. Lowest setting is true mono.
• INPUT : Sets the input level of Echoes.
• OUTPUT : Sets the output level of Echoes.
• POWER bypasses the entire unit.

Echoes is available to purchase from DontCrac[k] for the introductory price of $49 USD until May 15, 2011 (regular price $129 USD). It is also included in the Magnetics Bundle (with Magnetics plug-in) at a limited time price of $99 USD, also available until May 15, 2011.

More information: Nomad Factory / Echoes

WaveShaper has released Plasticid Dr-110 and TubeSt8tion kit, two new electronic drum machine sample packs.

The Boss DR-110 is a cute little drum machine from the early 80s, the last analogue one made by Roland.

The overall sound is very reminiscent to the much praised Tr-808 and Tr-606. The kick is punchier than the 606, but the hats and cymbals will provide you that instant acid factor and the snare is also very snappy. The clap is similar to the 808′s one, so you’re right by thinking that the DR-110 will give you that classic, sought-after sound but with some slight difference and much character.

If you are into electro/house/acid/retro/techno music, you will like this one for sure !

The Plasticid Dr-110 sample pack is available in two versions:

• Free: mono, 16bit/44.1khz audio samples.
• Pay-what-you-want: stereo, 24bit/48khz audio samples.

The TubeSt8tion kit is a free samplepack (24bit/48khz, stereo Wav files) made using a Novation DrumStation processed through tube preamp and tube compressor gear.
The well-known and beloved sound of the famous tr-808 now has even more warmth, dirt and punch.

More information: WaveShaper

BOSS has announced the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Station pedals, the latest additions to its industry-leading lineup of pedal-based loop recorders.

Featuring high-powered digital signal processing, stereo operation, and new cutting-edge features, these battery-powered loopers are worthy successors to BOSS’ top-selling RC-20XL and RC-2 Loop Station pedals.

Live looping has become an increasingly popular means of creative expression for musicians everywhere, and BOSS’ portable, affordable, and simple-to-use Loop Station products have played a pivotal role in the rise of this new type of performing. Now, powered by BOSS’ proprietary ESC2 DSP chip, the RC-30 and RC-3 Loop Stations offer looping musicians the most powerful and best-sounding tools yet available for recording and manipulating audio loops live and in the studio.

RC-30 features

• Twin Pedal multitrack looper with true stereo I/O.
• Two synchronized stereo tracks with dedicated volume faders and track-select buttons.
• Massive internal memory with up to three hours of stereo recording time.
• 99 onboard memory phrases for storing loops.
• Built-in effects for processing loops.
• Multiple inputs: 1/4″ A and B input jacks, stereo 1/8″ mini AUX input jack, XLR input jack with phantom power.
• USB 2.0 port allows you to connect to a PC and import/export WAV audio.
• Rhythm guide with real drums.
• Runs on batteries or optional AC power supply.

RC-3 features

• Compact and powerful stereo stompbox looper.
• Massive internal memory with up to three hours of stereo recording time.
• 99 onboard memories for storing loops.
• USB 2.0 port allows you to connect to a PC and import/export WAV audio.
• Rhythm guide with real drums.
• Runs on a single 9-volt battery or optional AC power supply.

More information: Roland / RC-30 and RC-3

Universal Audio has announced the release of the new UAD-2 QUAD Omni (v5.7) DSP Accelerator Package.

The UAD-2 QUAD Omni (v5.7) is Universal Audio’s most powerful and flexible processing hardware — packaged with UA’s most complete plug-in bundle for professional power users.

Specifically, the UAD-2 QUAD Omni (v5.7) gives producers and engineers 50 award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac or PC — saving thousands of dollars versus buying the plug-ins individually. The PCIe card features four Analog Devices SHARC chips to “power” the world’s finest analog emulation plug-ins, including classics from Manley, Neve, Roland, BOSS, dbx, Empirical Labs, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix and more.

UAD-2 QUAD Omni (v5.7) DSP Accelerator Package features

• Flagship quad-processor DSP Accelerator Card for UAD Powered Plug-Ins on Mac or PC.
• Access the world’s finest emulations of analog classics: Manley, Neve, Roland, BOSS, dbx, Empirical Labs, EMT, Fairchild, Harrison, Helios, Little Labs, Pultec, SPL, Teletronix and more.
• Includes 50 plug-ins from UAD software releases up to and including v5.7, plus a $100 Plug-In Voucher redeemable from UA’s Online Store.
• Save $4000+ versus buying the plug-ins individually.
• Run large, professional mixes in Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Performer and more — without taxing host computer CPU.
• Available for purchase from authorized UA Dealers worldwide.

Universal Audio / UAD-2 QUAD Omni (v5.7) DSP Accelerator Package

Roland U.S. has announced the Guitar Synth Challenge online video contest, where forward-thinking musicians who stretch the boundaries of guitar performance will be able to show their creativity with Roland’s industry-leading guitar synthesizer technology.

Start by submitting a video performance with any Roland GR, GI or GM series guitar synthesizer, and the result could be $3,000 in any BOSS and Roland gear of your choice.

How To Enter:

• Create an original music performance video that is five minutes or less, relying primarily on a Roland guitar synthesizer product (any GR, GM, or GI series model).
• Upload video to YouTube™, and make sure the title begins with “Roland Guitar Synth Challenge.”
• Fill out the contest registration form at RolandUS.com/GuitarSynthChallenge.
• Entries will be judged and selected by Roland, who will be looking at the creativity, musicianship, and technical skill of the performance.

Prizes:

• Grand Prize: $3,000 retail value of Roland and BOSS gear
• 2nd Place: $2,000 retail value of Roland and BOSS gear
• 3rd Place: $1,000 retail value of Roland and BOSS gear

The Guitar Synth Challenge is open now through December 31, 2010. This contest is open to U.S. residents only.

More information: Roland U.S.