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Apple has released version 9.1.1 of Logic Pro, a digital audio workstation application for Mac.

This update improves overall stability, provides numerous fixes and enhancements, and is recommended for all users of Logic Pro 9. Running Logic Pro 9.1 in 64-bit mode requires Mac OS X v10.6.2 Snow Leopard or later.

Changes in Logic Pro v9.1.1 (and 9.1.0)

• Improved stability of the 32-Bit Audio Unit Bridge.
• Compatibility with Novation’s Automap feature in 64-bit mode.
• Compatibility with Euphonix Eucon protocol in 64-bit mode.
• Support for 64-bit native mode.
• Compatibility with 64-bit Audio Unit plug-ins.
• File names with over 32 characters are now supported.
• Samples are now mapped correctly when using the “Contiguous Zones” option in the EXS editor.
• Check the release notes for details.

More information: Apple / Logic Pro

Sony Creative Software has released version 10.0b of Sound Forge Pro, the professional digital audio production suite for Windows.

Sound Forge Pro 10 software efficiently and reliably provides audio editors and producers complete control over all aspects of audio editing and mastering. Whether in the studio or field, it’s the ultimate all-in-one production suite for professional audio recording and mastering, sound design, audio restoration, and Red Book CD creation

Changes in Sound Forge Pro v10.0b

• When applying effects to a selection that includes the beginning or end of a file, automatic crossfades are no longer applied to the beginning or end of the file.
• Fixed a bug that could cause a crash that could occur when rendering to AVI format using templates copied from Vegas 8.
• Fixed an issue that caused the OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394/DV external monitor device to be unavailable in the Japanese version of Sound Forge.
• Fixed a bug that prevented audio from being rendered when using Windows Media Video templates after clearing and reselecting the Include audio check box.
• Fixed a bug that prevented Sound Forge from reading command markers saved in Windows Media files created with earlier versions of Sound Forge.
• Fixed a bug that prevented some VST plug-ins (such as EnergyXT and Delphi VST Project) from being used in Sound Forge.
• Fixed a bug that could cause incorrect previews when mixing a mono source to a multichannel destination.
• Fixed a bug that could occur when attempting to save .wav files in CCITT-ulaw format.
• Fixed a bug that caused real-time preview to stop after 10 seconds when using time-altering plug-ins.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the Paragraphic EQ plug-in to produce distorted audio when using the Remove very low and inaudible frequencies below 20 Hz preset.
• Fixed a bug that could cause incorrect previews when applying effects to events with individual channels selected.

Sound Forge for Windows PC is available to purchase starting at $374.95 USD.

More information: Sony Creative Software / Sound Forge Pro

eaReckon has released BloXpander, a music application originally designed to meet the requirements of musicians and engineers in “live” situations.

BloXpander combines the power of a computer and the efficiency of a dedicated device.

Its interface has been designed to match this basic specification. It is visually attractive and clear, the construction of projects and the access to prepared instruments and effects is very fast. The plugins manipulation is direct (especially when BloXpander is coupled to an external MIDI controller).

BloXpander features

• ASIO Host for VST plugins (Windows only)
  • 24 channels
  • 4 Auxiliary bus + 1 Master bus
  • 6 inserts per channels (theoretical 174 Instrumetns / FX slots)
• Advanced support for external MIDI controllers (lets you control the mixer and plugins)
  • Control up to 8 plugins (8 parameters each) with just 8 potentiometers + 8 buttons
  • Displays the controlled targets names on screen
  • Lightning fast configuration procedure
  • Mackie Control protocol supported
• Advanced routing
  • Global management of MIDI and Audio streams (MIDI VST Fx supported)
  • Assign the same MIDI input port to several channels (MIDI Split)
  • Assign the same Audio inputs to several channels (Audio Split)
  • Assign any available audio and/or MIDI output or the Master bus to any channel
  • Pre/Post fader selector (aux sends)
  • Specific routing solutions for “multi out” and “sidechain capable” plugins
  • Audio inputs monitoring
  • Outputs Solo and Mute functions
  • Inserts Bypass function
• Full screen friendly and fast interface
  • Designed as the panel of a hardware unit
  • Touchscreen friendly (for critical functionalities)
  • No main menu and no massive amount of overlapping windows
  • Auto-created visual representation of your plugins (GUI screenshots)
  • “Drag ‘n Drop” your plugins and their states from insert to insert (copy / move)
  • Supports multi-screens
  • Netbook friendly
• “Libraries” system
  • Store and callback a plugin and its state from one double-click on a large zone
  • Custom management of your favorite plugins and presets
• “Sets” and ”scenes”
  • Store and callback the complete state of BloXpander (“Scene”) from one double-click
  • Organize your scenes as “sets” (easy and fast access to what you need during a show)
• Categorized Plugins library (“The Case”)
• Optimized and secured operations
  • Analyze your plugins compatibility from a stand-alone tool (limits the eventuality of the main application malfunctioning)
  • Fast launching
• And more…
  • Tempo adjustment (« Tap tempo » feature)
  • MIDI panic
  • Plugins transparency
  • “Shell” plugins compliance

BloXpander is available to purchase for Windows PC, priced at 69 EUR.

More information: eaReckon / BloXpander

White Noise Audio Software has announced a one-day sale for its two apps for the iPhone/iPod Touch.

White Noise Audio Software will offer its two synths, bleep!BOX, an analog synth/drum machine and bleep!Synth, a performance synth/arpeggiator app, for half the price on Friday, March 19, 2010 only.

White Noise One-Day Sale

• bleep!BOX allows users to arrange synthesizer melodies, program drum beats and edit dozens of parameters in real time. Unlike other music apps, bleep!BOX does not limit users with fixed sample sets or pre-made loops. No samples used – only tweakable, analog-style sounds. Similar to the controls on a vintage analog synthesizer, bleep!BOX gives users creative license over waveforms, filters, effects and modulation. It features 50+ parameters and can play up to 10 instruments simultaneously.
• bleep!Synth, a high-quality synthesizer for your iPhone or Touch, contains 45+ parameters which recreate a vast array of sounds. The sound engine provides high quality synthesis tailored to solos, leads and arpeggios with up to three simultaneous voices. The pad-based interface tailored specifically for the touch screen allows for an easy way to construct melodies while musical scales help to ensure that every note sounds first-rate.

Both apps will be available for half the price on Friday, March 19, 2010 only; $4.99 USD for bleep!BOX, $3.99 USD for bleep!Synth.

White Noise Audio Software has also announced that desktop plugin versions of bleep!BOX (PC/Mac VST) as well as updates for the iPhone version and support for the iPad are coming soon.

More information: bleep!BOX / bleep!Synth

Intermorphic has released updates for Noatikl and Mixtikl, two generative music tools for Windows and Mac.

Both products now include native 64-bit standalone and plug-in versions for Windows and native 64-bit standalone versions for Mac OS X. Also, Noatikl is available for PPC Macs again.

Changes in Noatikl v1.6.0.3

• Added-back support for PPC Mac OS 10.4.
• Created 64-bit versions to complement the previous 32-bit versions, as noted below:
  • Standalone: Mac: 64-bit/32-bit Intel/PPC, Mac OS 10.4 or later.
  • Standalone: Windows: 64-bit/32-bit version installed appropriate to your operating system (Vista 64-bit/Windows 7 64-bit; XP/Vista 32-bit/Windows 7 32-bit).
  • Audio Unit: Mac: 32-bit Intel/PPC, Mac OS 10.4 or later.
  • VSTi: Mac: 32-bit Intel/PPC, Mac OS 10.4 or later.
  • VSTi: Windows: 64-bit/32-bit version installed appropriate to your operating system (Vista 64-bit/Windows 7 64-bit; XP/Vista 32-bit/Windows 7 32-bit).

Changes in Mixtikl v2.1.0.6

• Improved: Updated Menu approach to make it MUCH easier to do the core things you want to do with Mixtikl, such as create a new mix, save a mix, import and export a mix, and share and copy files between Mixtikl desktop and Mixtikl for iPhone/iPod touch, etc. It should let you get into Mixtikl much more easily. More to come, too.
• Improved: Partikl main screen to make it cleaner and clearer.
• Fixed: File sharing on Vista/Windows 7 (both 32-bit and 64-bit).
• Created 64-bit versions to complement the previous 32-bit versions, as noted below:
  • Standalone: Mac: 64-bit/32-bit Intel, Mac OS 10.4 or later.
  • Standalone: Windows: 64-bit/32-bit version installed appropriate to your operating system (Vista 64-bit/Windows 7 64-bit; XP/Vista 32-bit/Windows 7 32-bit).
  • Audio Unit: Mac: 32-bit Intel, Mac OS 10.4 or later.
  • VSTi: Mac: 32-bit Intel, Mac OS 10.4 or later.
  • VSTi: Windows: 64-bit/32-bit version installed appropriate to your operating system (Vista 64-bit/Windows 7 64-bit; XP/Vista 32-bit/Windows 7 32-bit).

More information: Intermorphic

XT Software has released a new beta for version 2.5.3 of energyXT, a lightweight cross-platform music production application.

energyXT2.5 gives you everything you need to create music on your PC or laptop, whether you’re running Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Designed from the ground up with songwriters and musicians in mind, energyXT let’s you record, edit and mix your music with powerful, yet easy to use DAW features. Creating music on your computer has never been easier, faster and more fun.

Changes in energyXT v2.5.3 beta

• Drum track insert effect wet level was not saved with project, now fixed.
• Added option to show/hide the Modular tab in the Windows menu.
• Fixed bug with setting loop and position to new Timesig changes.
• Fixed memory leak in undo buffer.
• Deleted VST’s in undo buffer are now suspended.
• Pads in drum sampler are now skinnable.
• Fixed timesig bug, numbers overlapping.
• Loops & clips section in browser will now show mp3 files.
• Set loop region with ctrl + left/right click.
• Added recent projects to file menu.
• Snap to initial pos ignored when snap is off and moving events.

energyXT is available to purchase for Windows, Mac and Linux, priced at 49 EUR.

More information: More information: XT Software