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Tek’it Audio has announced version 2.1 of its Kutter 2 frequency cutter plug-in for Windows.

Using Kutter you can cut frequencies on the 12 band easily and breathe life into your sound using the step modulation sequencer to create trance gate effect, fading effect, chop your drums and a lot more with high precision.

This update focus mainly on the improvements of the user interface for a better usability and come with some optimizations and a new output gain control.

Changes in Kutter v2.1

• BUG wrong step number selected on the first preset when initialized, resolved.
• Added -6/+6 dB output gain control.
• 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 and Social Screens.
• GUI Updated URL’s.
• GUI Mix slider replaced by a rotary knob.
• GUI Moved sequencer control to the bottom.
• GUI other improvements.
• SETUP other small improvements.
• User Manual updated and improved.
• DEMO the plug-in now work without limitations for 10 minutes.

Kutter 2 for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for 29 EUR / $39 USD.

More information: Tek’it Audio / Kutter 2

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

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