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Loomer has updated the Sequent modular multi-effects unit to version 1.3.11.

Sequent has seven individual effect blocks: a Beat Looper; two Filters, both switchable between lowpass, bandpass, and highpass modes and capable of self oscillation even without an audio input; an oversampled Distortion unit; a Gate with variable depth and slew; a Panner; and a Delay unit capable of sub millisecond delay times, great for creating everything for from dub, slapback, and bouncing ball style echoes, to metallic comb filters or flanger effects.

Changes in Sequent v1.3.11

• (fix: Mac OS X) Cables between effect modules can now be removed using a single button mouse.
• (fix: Mac OS X) Fixed issue which could cause Sequent to be skipped by Kore or Maschine’s plug-in scan.
• (fix: Mac OS X Audio Unit) Space key-presses will now always be passed through to Logic, ensuring that Logic’s transport can be started and stopped.
• (fix: Mac OS X) Gatekeeper signed installers now install correctly on Mac OS X 10.5.
• (improvement: Windows) The 32-bit and 64-bit VST plug-ins are now installed as separate components. You can choose which one(s) to install, as well as selecting different install folders for each architecture.
• (fix: Mac OS X Audio Unit) Fixed issue which caused Reaper to host new instances of Sequent as a mono plug-in.
• (fix: Mac OS X Audio Unit) Fixed minor memory leak in parameter names.
• (improvement) Clearer UI fonts in various places.
• (improvement: Linux) Presets and configuration files are now located to comply with the XDG Base Directory Specification. Older installations will still use any existing preset library location to maintain backwards compatibility.

Sequent for Windows, Mac and Linux is available to purchase for £49 GBP.

More information: Loomer / Sequent

Loomer has updated its Sequent effect plugin to version 1.3.3.

Sequent is a modular multi-effects unit, the ideal tool for mangling audio on stage or in the studio.

Changes in Sequent v1.3.3

• (feature) Keyboard entry of rotary parameter values. Rotary controls can now be typed directly into by clicking on the text value below the control.
• (improvement:Mac OS X) Installer and all installed components are now signed in compliance with Mac OS X 10.8′s Gatekeeper system.
• (improvement:Linux) When using the JACK audio system in standalone mode, the JACK Transport now syncs Sequent’s tempo, start/stop status, and playhead location.
• (improvement) Step response on the filter, distortion, pan, and delay module parameters has been significantly reduced to allow for tighter control of sequenced automation.
• (improvement) Changing sequencer patterns via MIDI keyboard can no longer cause audio glitches when using a realtime audio driver.
• (fix) The Master sequencer will now correctly follow a host’s PPQ position, and restart in response to a host’s transport restarting.
• (fix:RTAS) Fix for the right-channel muting when bypassing in Pro Tools when used on a mono to stereo track.
• (improvement) Significantly improved UI response speed; reduced CPU usage when parameters are automated whilst the UI is open.
• (improvement:Windows) Removed C++ runtime libraries redistributable requirement for RTAS plug-ins. The installer no longer installs the C++ runtime library redistributable components when installing the RTAS plug-ins.
• (improvement) Routing and sequencing windows are now lighter and clearer.
• (improvement) Factory presets now use a compressed pattern format, which are significantly smaller, and so improves preset loading and search times.

Sequent for Windows, Mac and Linux is available to purchase for £49 GBP.

More information: Loomer / Sequent

Petri Suhonen has released a collection of 18 free patches for the virtual analog Diva synthesizer by u-he.

Diva is a virtual analogue synthesizer by U-He and here’s 18 free patches for it, created by me.

These presets are made via the help of randomization (but a little bit of hand tweaking was involved as well). They do not represent any particular genre though, but you’ll find leads, basses, pads and experimental sounds that can be used for various different musical styles.

The patches are free to use in commercial and/or non-commercial audio productions.

More information: How To Make Electronic Music

MeldaProduction has announced the release of MVocoder, a vocoder effect plug-in for Windows and Mac.

MVocoder is a true analog filter based vocoder, which supports up to 100 bands, up to order-10 filters, band matrix, band distribution & resonance graphs, morphing and other special vocoding modes and much more.

MVocoder is a unique tool optimized to be easy to use, but incredibly versatile for those who want to be really creative. Instead of having an integrated synth, MVocoder supports external side-chain, so you can feed in any source and let the plugin do its magic.

MVocoder features

• Continuously adjustable oscillator shape.
• 4 global modulators.
• M/S, single channel, up to 8 channels surround processing.
• Smart randomization.
• Automatic gain compensation (AGC).
• Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x.
• Extremely advanced and easy-to-use user interface.
• MIDI controllers with MIDI learn.
• Very fast, optimized for SSE and SSE2 processors.
• Global preset management and online preset exchange.
• Fully automatable.
• Supports VST, VST3 and AU interfaces on Windows & Mac, both 32-bit and 64-bit.

MeldaProduction’s plugins have also been updated to version 7.01, which upgrades MIDI controllers and analyzers, adds phase controller for oscillators, optimizes MMultiBandGranular and more.

MVocoder is available for the introductory price of 10 EUR/$12 USD (regular 30 EUR). The plugin is free for MTotalBundle and MCreativeBundle users.

More information: MeldaProduction / MVocoder

2CAudio has released B2, a spatial processor effect plug-in for Windows and Mac.

B2 is a modular dual-engine, non-linear spatial processor featuring built-in harmonic distortion and flexible dynamics.

It is our most advanced plug-in to date and is capable of both mind-bending creative effects that defy classification as well as stunningly lush reverbs. Its modular design enables an almost infinite variety of sonic possibilities.

B2′s dual engine design augments its modularity by allowing both engines to have completely independent settings and be configured in a vast number of possible structures.

B2 features

• Two identical and independent engines.
• Pervasive non-linearity and controlled randomness providing unique character and excitement.
• Non-linear distortion ranging from subtle saturation to extreme bit-crushing.
• Parallel as well as serial and hybrid configurations via Cascade.
• Modular design that gives limitless configurations and minimizes CPU usage.
• Extreme range in density ranging from a single delay to full white noise as well as complex & clustered IRs.
• Two dynamics modules providing Gating, Ducking, Auto Gain, and more.
• Well-designed and ergonomic GUI which organizes deep complexity into a simple and enjoyable workflow.
• Huge number of novel and unique Damping and EQ filter types.
• Complex and Extreme Stereo Modes.
• Advanced Conservation of Energy scheme that maintains RMS levels when editing presets.
• Comprehensive Factory Presets and Preset Browser.
• Engine Templates to facilitate preset design.
• Ability to load Breeze presets as Engine Presets.
• Dynamics sub-preset system that is distinct from engine presets to allow mix-and-match preset creation.
• 2x & 4x Oversampling.
• Double Precision 64bit DSP.
• Band-limited Interpolation.
• Proprietary Spectral Modulation.
• Variable Quality Modes.
• Extreme Off-line Render Modes.
• 64bit Host/OS Support on Windows (forthcoming on OSX).
• Optional global saturation and soft-limiting for added character and color.

The B2 plug-in (VST/AU/RTAS) is available to purchase for the introductory price of $199.95 USD until September 1st, 2012 (regular $249 USD).

More information: 2CAudio / B2 Spacial Processor

Cinematique Instruments has announced it is continuing its Clearing Out 2012 with Cement 2, a sequencer based pattern generator which is well suitable to enrich your music production and lend it a specific character.

Cement 2 features 1 complex patch with a 16 step on-board sequencer for Kontakt.

As the name suggests you can easily create cementing textures, crawling patterns or a fundament for your musical idea. Cement 2 has the same instrument structure as Cement 1, but is filled up with three complete different sounds.

Cement 2 comes up with three layered instruments which can create numerous sound colors. The instruments are:

• a Muted Baritone Ukulele (2 Round Robin)
• Electric Guitar Harmonics (2 Round Robin)
• Marimba

For changing the entire sound character, Cement 2 provides plenty of options to modify the sound to your very own requirements: lowpass- and highpass filter (with a random high pass modulator), distortion- and speaker switches, separate length settings and separate slider to set the amount of two delays and a reverb.

Cement 2 runs in stand alone mode as well as in-sync to your host application. Just easily click on the 16th note of your choice to play the sound – a second click increases the velocity level – a third click removes the note, then click on the note symbol to change its pitch. That´s it!

Cement 2 is available to purchase for 22 EUR. A bundle with Cement is 27 EUR.

More information: Cinematique Instruments