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Acoustica has updated its Mixcraft 6 music production software for Windows to v6.0 build 191.

Mixcraft enables you to record audio, arrange loops, remix tracks, compose with MIDI and virtual instruments, add effects, score and edit video, and mix and master your tracks to create polished, professional compositions. Mixcraft is your music production dream come true, instantly turning your computer into a fully-stocked professional recording studio.

Changes in Mixcraft 6 build 191

• Fix for recording up to 4 GB limit.
• Installer now copying FX presets over from Mixcraft 5.
• Fix for weird auto-beatmatching freeze – very rare.
• Bulletproofing list traversing crash.
• Bulletproofing of sample rates of 0.
• Various other bulletproofing.
• Now launching PDF for foreign languages if it exists. (None exist yet.)
• WaveRT device crash. [Build 190]
• Drag and lose focus bug fix. [Build 190]
• Bulletproofed editing library. [Build 190]
• Now launching web page for translated help files if they don’t exist. [Build 190]
• Reading file name for meta presets instead of internal name. [Build 190]

Mixcraft 6 for Windows is available to purchase for $74.95 USD.

More information: Acoustica Mixcraft

MuTools has updated its MuLab music software to version 4.2.2.

MuLab is a top-quality sound and music production system for Mac OSX and Windows, transforming your computer into an inspiring modular studio.

MuLab is an easy, effective and rock-solid tool designed to create, record, and finalize Your Music!

Changes in MuLab v4.2.2

• New
  • New Parameter Event Generator module.
  • New MIDI Controller Generator module.
  • Dropping a sample on a multi-sample player adds a new full range zone for that sample.
  • MUX Play Editor: Module buttons can get a fixed color, fixed to the PE layout, independent from the module color itself.
• Tuned
  • Waveforms => Rotate function: Input value is expressed in degrees instead of samples.
  • Envelope parts are also user renamable.
  • Finetuned the default output for new racks.
  • “Basic Effect” preset now includes a simple gain parameter in its Play Editor.
  • Increased flexibility when reading unconventional MIDI files.
  • Finetuned skin.
  • Internal optimizations.
• Fixed
  • Fixed a possible crash bug when inserting new instrument tracks etc. while the music is playing.
  • Fixed: When deleting a rack the [+] rack button in the rack desk stayed at its old position.
  • In certain situations, Import Audio File, Import Sample Loop and Import Sample Sound could use an inappropriate rack.
  • Move-drag a module from a preset device into a deep editor not possible anymore. Copy-drag still works though.

MuLab is available to purchase for 25 EUR (XT)/75 EUR (UL). A free version with limited features is also available to download.

More information: MuTools

MOTU has announced its new Track16 FireWire/USB audio interface.

Simple operation. Clean design. Studio-grade sound quality. Track16 exhibits these design principles through and through. And don’t let its compact size deceive you. There’s plenty of I/O available for a well-equipped personal studio, ready for multi-player recording sessions. Track16′s pristine mic preamps, balanced line-level audio connections, and renowned MOTU engineering deliver world-class audio quality.

Track16 – MOTU’s new compact FireWire 400 (and USB2) powered desktop audio interface.

Track16 features

• 16 x 14 audio interface for Mac and Windows – All channels are available simultaneously and operate independently.
• Hybrid FireWire/USB 2.0 connectivity – Connects to your Mac or PC via either bus-powered Firewire or hi-speed USB2.
• One-touch operation – Simply tap the input or output you wish to control with the main knob.
• Compact desktop form factor – Sits neatly next to your computer keyboard or laptop.
• 16-bus digital mixer – Routes and mixes all sixteen inputs to any output pair.
• Eight separate stereo mixes – Each output pair (main outs, line outs, phones, 4x optical, and a return bus) can have a completely different mix of all eight inputs, with or without computer tracks.
• Two mic inputs – 2x pre-amp equipped mic inputs with individual 48V phantom power, -20 dB pad, Precision Digital Trim™, and plenty of gain.
• Two guitar inputs – 2x hi-Z guitar inputs with Precision Digital Trim.
• Stereo line inputs – On balanced TRS quarter-inch jacks. Connect a keyboard, synth, drum machine or other analog source.
• Stereo main outs – On balanced TRS quarter-inch jacks. Connect directly to powered speakers (or other line-level analog destination).
• Stereo line outs – Separate line-level outputs for secondary studio monitors or other destination.
• Two headphone outputs – Can’t find your headphone adapter? No problem. Both a quarter-inch and eighth-inch jack are provided. Or connect two pairs of phones simultaneously.
• Support for HD audio – Supports standard sample rates up to 192 kHz.
• Precision Digital Trim™ – Digitally controlled analog trim on all inputs provides adjustments in approximately 1 dB increments. Fine-tune the balance of your inputs and then save/recall trim configurations.
• CueMix™ FX cross-platform mixing software – Attractive on-screen graphic mixing with an instrument tuner and audio analysis tools including real-time FFT display, spectrogram “waterfall” display, oscilloscope, X-Y plot and linear or polar phase analysis.
• Stand-alone operation – Bring the Track16 to your gig, with or without a computer. Just plug in the included power adapter and you are ready to go.
• Expandable – Add additional interfaces for more I/O as your needs grow.
• Time code support – Directly resolves to (or generates) time code via any quarter-inch input or output, without the need for an extra synchronizer.
• Direct Digital Synthesis™ (DDS) – DSP-driven phase lock engine and internal clock source produces imperceptibly low jitter characteristics (below the noise floor), even when the Track16 is resolved to an external clock source via SMPTE time code.
• DC-coupled TRS outputs – Can be used with Volta™ (sold separately) to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW.
• Plug-and-play operation with your Mac or PC via FireWire or USB2 – Compatible with all current and recent generation Macs and PCs.
• Native 32- and 64-bit drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista – Includes ASIO, WDM, Wave, Core Audio, and Core MIDI drivers. Supports all popular Mac and Windows audio software.
• Fully compatible with 3rd-party software – 100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today’s popular audio programs.
• Includes audio workstation software – Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for the Mac with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync.
• Bus-powered FireWire operation – No need for external power when operating as a FireWire interface connected to a computer. A power supply is included for stand-alone or USB2 operation.
• Compact form factor – Chassis dimensions: 5 (W) × 8.375 (L) × 1.125 (H) inches (12.7 × 21.27 × 2.86 cm). Knob height adds approximately 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) from the top surface.
• Included breakout cable – Included DB25 breakout cable with audio connectors is approximately 44 inches (111.76 cm) long.
• Track16 breakout box (sold separately) – Connects to Track16 via a custom-designed DB25-to-DB25 cable (included with the breakout box) and provides all the same connectors as the Track16 cable.

The Track16 interface will ship in Q3, 2012, priced MSRP $595 USD.

More information: MOTU / Track16

Acoustica has updates its Mixcraft 6 music production and multi-track recording workstation for Windows to build 185.

Mixcraft enables you to record audio, arrange loops, remix tracks, compose with MIDI and virtual instruments, add effects, score and edit video, and mix and master your tracks to create polished, professional compositions. Mixcraft is your music production dream come true, instantly turning your computer into a fully-stocked professional recording studio.

Changes in Mixcraft b185

• Library download crash fixed.
• Fixes to stub installer.
• Language changes/updates.
• Fixed trim silence and crop to loop.
• Added Rewire DLL to install.
• Added preference to disable/enable ReWire.
• Noise Reduction fixes.
• Computer Keyboard support for VSTs.
• Added some SEM files for VB3, MinimogueVA and Messiah.
• Arm menu always shows selected device.
• Fix for duplicating a track in a soloed SubMix.
• Removed send knob for instrument output tracks.
• Recording caret was being reset based on snap settings.
• Video align clips dialog redone and fixed.
• Fix for live MIDI to external device not filtering devices/channels properly.
• Was able to change/edit frozen tracks.
• Was able to edit recording clips.
• Render selection was not working for clips that were not project tempo adjusted.
• Bullet proofing for some bad and extremely naughty VSTs.

Mixcraft 6 for Windows is available to purchase for $74.95 USD.

More information: Acoustica Mixcraft

Acoustica has announced the release of Mixcraft 6, the latest version of the powerful music production and multi-track recording workstation that comes packed with thousands of music loops and dozens of audio effects and virtual instruments.

Mixcraft enables you to record audio, arrange loops, remix tracks, compose with MIDI and virtual instruments, add effects, score and edit video, and mix and master your tracks to create polished, professional compositions.

Mixcraft is your music production dream come true, instantly turning your computer into a fully-stocked professional recording studio.

Acoustica Mixcraft 6 features a new interface including a redesigned mixer panel.

New in Mixcraft 6

• New interface & artwork.
• Over 6,000 loops in version 6.
• Major improvements to MIDI editing, piano roll.
• Submix tracks for grouping tracks together.
• Multiple lanes for tracks (including multiple MIDI channels).
• Improvements to loop library including loop importing & search.
• Loop recording mode with multiple takes.
• Video transitions, automation, text & titles, still image importing.
• Built-in guitar tuner on every audio track.
• New virtual instruments (ComboV & ComboF organs, Acoustica Studio Drums).
• Improved quantize and other new MIDI Editing tools.
• Reverse audio clip feature.
• Drum maps in the piano roll interface.
• Control surface support for transport & plug-in controls.
• Support for VSTs with multiple outputs.
• ReWire support.
• Output busses.
• Route MIDI track data to audio plug-ins.
• Live automation recording.
• Option to mix down all individual tracks for exporting project to another DAW.
• Insert/Remove time from project.
• Ability to draw selection in the time-line (to select data in all tracks).
• Improved time signature support.
• Effect chain presets.
• Phase reverse option on audio clips.
• Faders & meters now logarithmic when in dB mode, MX6 now defaults to dB mode.
• New project folder helps to keep your recordings organized.
• Backup file created every time a project is saved.
• Auto-rewind to playback start preference added (on by default).
• Ability to arm MIDI tracks for a specific MIDI device.

Mixcraft for Windows is available to purchase for $74.95 USD.

More information: Acoustica Mixcraft

Steinberg has updated its post-production digital audio workstation Nuendo to version 5.5.3.

Steinberg is elated to release Nuendo 5.5.3, the latest update to its advanced post-production system. The updated version features an enhanced lane comping functionality, a more intuitive approach to multitrack quantizing, ReWire 64-bit support and Chinese language support.

The comprehensive update is now available free of charge from the Steinberg website. For detailed information on all fixes and enhancements, please check the corresponding version history on the download page.

New in Nuendo v5.5.3

• Lane Comping improvements – Nuendo 5.5’s comprehensive lane comping system has been improved once again. Tailored closely to the requests of our professional users in audio and post-production, the comping workflow has been streamlined by a dedicated Comp tool
• Multitrack warp quantizing – Nuendo 5.5.3 fuses the hitpoint and AudioWarp system and embeds warp quantizing directly into the dedicated quantize panel. By creating warp markers straight from hitpoints, single audio loops or the entire arrangement can be non-destructively quantized with a single mouse click.
• ReWire 64bit support – Nuendo 5.5.3 now connects your favorite ReWire client applications in a pure 64-bit environment under Windows and Mac OS X!
• Ni hao ma? – Nuendo 5.5.3 is the first Nuendo version ever to provide the entire user interface in simplified Chinese. We welcome our Chinese-speaking friends around the world!

Nuendo for Windows and Mac is available to purchase for 1,799 EUR.

More information: Steinberg / Nuendo