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Synth Magic has announced the release of Phobos Interstellar Fantasy MKII, an updated version of the sound library for Native Instruments Kontakt.

This update takes the original 3 layer system of Phobos and expands it with a much larger sample library, updated Filter/Res sequencer which can now store patterns as well as switch voice selection on and off within each sequence, the effects sections has also been updated and there is also a new graphical user interface by Anders Hedstrom aka Flavours of Lime.

Phobos features

• Over 150 presets included to get you going on your interstellar trip.
• From ambient spacey alien communications, distant drones, spacey choirs, haunting strings and pads, atmospherics, space organs, Jungle stabs/ progressive house stabs and atmospheres.

The sound library is available for the introductory price of £10 GBP (regular £19.99 GBP).

More information: Synth Magic / Phobos

Propellerhead has announced the release of Reason 7 and Reason Essentials 2, major updates to its award-winning music software line.

The latest versions inspire musicians to create more and better music with deep, streamlined mixing and a complete rack for all types of instruments.

Reason’s renowned music-centric design focuses around a virtual rack of software instruments, effects and processors connected to a world-class mixing console. Users can go from ideas to music, literally in minutes, designing their of the dreams in the process while never stopping their creative flow. Now, version 7 offers integration of all instruments—in and out of the “box”—with MIDI out. Automatic audio slicing and audio quantize enable quick fixes or style changes of recorded performances—even conversion of those recordings into REX loops for further creative possibilities in the rack. For mixing, Propellerhead adds a spectrum analyzer with visual EQ controls to “see” the audio and tweak equalization settings of any tracks in mixer. One-click group and parallel mix channels go beyond what is possible in physical large format mixers—instantly exposing the world of modern parallel effects and automation. And to inspire, Reason 7 makes importing audio from users’ music libraries and the web with support for mp3, aac, wma and more a snap. An enhanced Factory Sound Bank comes with tons of new loops and drum kits supplying the latest sounds ready to be thrown into tracks.

Audiomatic Retro Transformer takes its place alongside over 100 third-party instrument, effect and utility Rack Extensions (RE) already available for Reason. Designed for use on any instrument, channel or even group mix, Audiomatic oozes character to the sound. Inspired by retro phone apps, Audiomatic, with 16 snapshots going from Vinyl and VHS tape to PVC pipe and Gadget, immediately evokes an auditory mood, place or time. The RE is included free in Reason version 7 but is available to owners of Reason 6.5 and Reason Essentials too, as a separate purchase. As with any Rack Extension, all users can try a fully functional version free for 30 days.

Reason 7 & Reason Essentials 2 are now available at the following suggested retail pricing:

• Reason 7 EUR €405 / USD $449
• Reason Essentials 2 EUR €120 / USD $129
• Reason 7 Upgrade (from any previous Reason version) EUR €129 / USD $129
• Reason Essentials 2 upgrade from any previous version FREE
• Balance (includes upgrade to Reason 7 for earlier versions of Reason) EUR €429 / USD $449
• Audiomatic Retro Transformer Rack Extension (RE) EUR €39 / USD $49 (FREE for Reason 7 owners)

Purchasers of certain previous-version Reason products may qualify for a free upgrade to Reason 7.

More information: Propellerhead Software

Samplephonics has released 909, a multi-sampled drum hits sound library.

The Kontakt version of Samplephonics 909 comes with a custom sequencer.

Expect to find over 4000 24 Bit Wav samples, meticulously sampled through two inputs, one clean, and one through a Thermionic Culture ‘Culture Vulture’ to provide some real analogue tube warmth and extra beef!

This sample library is available to download with a deeply scripted sequencer for Kontakt 5 (please note the full version of Kontakt 5 is required to run this and the instrument only works in demo mode with the Kontakt Free Player.) Create, copy, paste and edit patterns and even play live. We’ve kept many features true to the original (and added a few more necessities) and we believe this to be the closest software equivelent to the real thing.

Take your music back to it’s roots and inject some truly authentic drum samples into your next production. The 909 is back!

Samplephonics 909 features

• 4054 24 Bit Wav samples, available in 96khz and 44.1khz sample rates.
• Clean and real Analogue Tube input sources available.
• Custom sequencer for Kontakt 5.
• Sampler Instruments for Ableton, Reason, Logic/Garageband and Kontakt 4.2.

The sample library is available in 96kHz & 44.1kHz versions, priced at £49 GBP.

More information: Samplephonics / 909

Sinevibes has announced the release of the Inertia envelope sequencer and Cluster animated filter effect plug-ins for Mac. They replace the earlier Dynamo and Deep plugins, providing sleek new user interface graphics, plus multiple new features and enhancements.

Inertia allows to add rhythmic motion to any instrument, slice, accent and shuffle drum loops, and bring life into static sounds.

Inertia runs a sequence of up to 32 envelopes, each with one of 8 different shapes. Thanks to adjustable speed, swing, time and lag, it takes no time to go from a simple tremolo pattern to really elaborate rhythmical modulation. Plus, you can store 8 separate sequences per each preset – for switching live or track automation.

Cluster lets you apply intricate spectral transformations, re-engineer drum and percussion loops, and create colourful motion textures virtually out of anything.

This effect is smoothly cycling through a filter matrix with up to 32 steps, which includes low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and band-reject modes per each step. The filter slope is adjustable from soft -12 to extra-steep -48 dB/octave. Each sequencer step allows to select one of 8 envelope shapes for modulating the filter cutoff and resonance. Parameters such as speed, swing, time and lag are widely adjustable to precisely recreate the rhythmical feel you’re after. Just like with Inertia, eight separate sequences are stored in each preset.

Inertia and Cluster for Mac (AU) are available to purchase for $29 USD each.

More information: Sinevibes

Tek’it Audio has announced version 1.1 of GattR, a sequenced stereo gate plug-in for Windows.

Using GattR create cutting edge stereo gate, chop, fade effects synchronized on the beat of your DAW with the 32 steps modulation sequencers. Give breath to your synth lead and more groove to your loops.

Changes in GattR v1.1

• BUG user manual link on Help screen don’t work, resolved.
• BUG GUI graduations are not displayed when you click on the right channel sequencer, resolved.
• Faster Undo initialization.
• SSE2 instruction sets requirement.
• Reduced plug-in load time.
• Better accuracy of the current step display at high frequency.
• GUI Added author website URL to the note pop-up.
• GUI Modified screen background color to gray.
• GUI Updated Info Screen.
• SETUP Added uninstall icon.
• SETUP other small improvements.
• User Manual updated and improved.
• DEMO the plug-in now work without limitations for 10 minutes.

GattR for Windows (VST) costs 29 EUR / $39 USD.

More information: Tek’it Audio / GattR

Saltline has announced the release of Liść-step, a step sequencer/LFO controlled state variable filter effect plug-in for Windows.

Liść-step is a simple state variable filter. The cutoff frequency can be controlled in 2 ways, via the 16 step sequencer or low frequency oscillator. Liść-step allows the user to quickly create modulated filter patterns with ease.

Liść-step is the first effect plug-in in Saltline’s Drzewo series of plug-ins.

Liść-step features

• State variable filter
  • Low pass, High pass, Band pass, Band reject.
  • Frequency cut off.
  • Resonance.
• Step sequencer (output to filter frequency).
  • 16 step sequencer.
  • Sequencer rate.
  • Step amount.
  • Sequence direction (forwards, backwards, back and forth 1 and 2).
  • Glide amount.
  • Amount to cut off.
• Low frequency oscillator (ouput to filter frequency).
  • 5 waveforms (sine, saw, ramp, triangle, square).
  • Square waveform width (pulse).
  • LFO rate (free or sync to host).
  • Wave position.
  • Amount to cut off.
• Output
  • Gain.

Liść-step is available to download as a freeware VST effect plug-in. Donations are appreciated.

More information: Saltline / Liść-step