Music Software Weekly - August 25 2006
Music Software Weekly - August 25 2006
Vol. 10, No. 34
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- Music Software Weekly is now available in HTML
- News Headlines & Features
- Recent Music Software Discussion
- Weekly Editor's Choice Award: Vocal Magic v2.0
- A Moment of Moog: One year without Bob
- Windows users section
* Highlights of New Windows Downloads
- 'What's Hot' from Doctor Audio: UAD-1E Express & Expert
- New Freeware Software: MIDI, Looping, Multitrack
- Macintosh users section
* Highlights of New Macintosh Downloads
- Tom's Music Thing
- Linux users section
* Highlights of New Linux Downloads
- 'What's Hot' from Doctor Audio: Audio Kontrol 1 USB
- Send us your Feedback
- Unsubscribing Information
o You can get help deciding what software to get, how to solve particular computer problems, and just about anything else involved in making music on computers from our Music Software Discussion and Help page
http://jam.hitsquad.com/vocal/?nl34
This edition of Music Software Weekly is proudly brought to you by...
Line 6 is a music gear manufacturer dedicated to developing music products to inspire creativity both on the stage and in the studio:
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The New Yamaha AW1600 The Mobile Musicians Recording Studio Let it take you all the way from Inspiration to Finished CD.
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zZounds.com -- Where More For Your Music means guaranteed low prices on the hottest guitars, amps, and effects! Call us toll-free at 800.996.8637 or shop online:
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News Headlines and Features
ALSA 1.0.12 released
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2271.html?nl34
REAPER v1.0 released
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2270.html?nl34
Future: HDC-1000 USB-compatible digital music controller
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2269.html?nl34
Sneak peek at Intuem v4 music production software
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2267.html?nl34
Universal updates for AmpliTube 1 Live and T-RackS 24
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2266.html?nl34
Zaza gets a NOTION to Compose
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2265.html?nl34
TM400 takes wireless beyond test and managment
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2264.html?nl34
Zen Soundcheck Audio releases Janus, PC VST virtual bass amp
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2260.html?nl34
Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands goes global
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2259.html?nl34
E-MU Xboard 61 USB/MIDI controller now shipping
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2258.html?nl34
Feldspar Special Edition Multi FX VST released
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2257.html?nl34
Reverence inspired by vintage digital plate reverb sims
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2256.html?nl34
New self-service e-ticketing system for event promoters
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2255.html?nl34
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Recent Music Software Discussion
Need help with music software? Head to the SMM discussion forums at
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/?nl34
Recent and popular threads:
New to 'denoise3304' plugin
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2231.html?nl34
VOCAL PROGRAM QUESTION!!!! HELP!!!
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2224.html?nl34
Creating dynamics in REASON 2.5
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2263.html?nl34
how do i take vocals from songs and just use the acapella???
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2250.html?nl34
Using ExpressBurn and WavTrim
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2238.html?nl34
MIDI interfacing
http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2268.html?nl34
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Weekly Editor's Choice Award: Vocal Magic v2.0
Vocal Magic is vocal enhancement software designed to help vocals blend better in a mix. Vocal Magic combines the classic and modern in order to........
Read more: http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2273.html?nl34
Looking for more effect software?
Head to http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/EFFECTS_OTHER/?nl34
Looking for more VST plugin software?
Head to http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/PLUGINS_VST/?nl34
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A Moment of Moog: One year without Bob
By Michael Meloni
It's been a year now since Bob Moog passed away. Although I never knew Bob personally, I find it hard not to be inspired by...
Read more: http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2262.html?nl34
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Windows users section
Current Top 5 PC Downloads
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1. CloneCD
2. Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16/32/AWE Drivers
3. Windows Media Player 9
4. DirectX 8.1 Runtime
5. dBpowerAMP Music Converter
You can find the top 50 downloads via
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/top50/?nl34
Highlights Of New Windows Downloads
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o MIJOY Pro v1.2.1 - 1.8 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MIJOYPro/?nl34
Joystick to MIDI plug-in. [VST]
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o COMBSCAPE v1.2 - 1.18 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/COMBSCAPE/?nl34
Comb filter effect. [VST]
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o Music Fan's Factory v8.0 - 11.6 MB - Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MusicFansFactory/?nl34
Grab, convert, burn, edit MP3 and audio tracks.
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o Janus v1.0 - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Janus/?nl34
Virtual bass amp. [VST]
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o Reaper v1.0 - 1.4 MB - Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Reaper/?nl34
Record, arrange, edit, mix and render audio.
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o Toxic III v1.2 - 3.4 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Toxic/?nl34
FM synthesizer. [VST]
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o MuvAudio v2.0.6.0 - 2.8 MB - Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MuvAudio/?nl34
Record/convert audio of video and audio items that are playable by WMP into various formats.
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o MPL-1 Mastering Precision Limiter v1.02 - 1.4 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MPL1/?nl34
Limiter plug-in made for mastering and other purpose. [VST]
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o DelayPack v1.3.0 - 3.0 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/DelayPackWin/?nl34
Pack of several different delay plug-ins. [VST/RTAS]
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o Tunafish v1.6.1 - 2.7 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Tunafish/?nl34
Music sequencer supporting VST.
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o I Am The Mighty Jungulator v4.3.1 - 2.1 MB - Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Jungulator/?nl34
Real-time audio looper/mixer/instrument.
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o Music Workshop v2.0.6 - 11.6 MB - Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Delta_SP/?nl34
Complete music recording, composing, performing and production system. Supports VST.
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o Little Frantic v1.0 - 7.8 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/LittleFrantic/?nl34
Analogue sounding dedicated filter. [VST]
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'What's Hot' from Doctor Audio
UAD-1E Express & Expert
New from Universal Audio: UAD-1E Express Pak And UAD-1E Expert Pak PCI Express DSP Card And Powered Plug-Ins...
Read more: http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2276.html?nl34
'What's Hot' from Doctor Audio is presented by Doc Dosco, Professional Audio Consultant from Los Angeles, California. The Doctor Audio website sells many popular midi & audio products and has special hot deals for Music Software Weekly subscribers. You can email doc@doctoraudio.com for details. To sign up for the free News from Doctor Audio monthly newsletter, mailto:subscribe@doctoraudio.com. The website is located at http://www.doctoraudio.com
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New Freeware Software
Hey guys! Lost Technology is back this week with the release of v0.2.1 Check it out if your a fan. For Linux users there is...
Read more: http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2274.html?nl34
Looking for more freeware software?
Head to http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/freeware/?nl34
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Macintosh users section
Current Top 5 Mac Downloads
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1. Pro Tools FREE
2. Winamp for Mac .71 Alpha
3. Acquisition
4. DSP-Quattro
5. EasyWMA
You can find the top 50 downloads via
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/mac/top50/?nl34
Highlights Of New Macintosh Downloads
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o kTunes v1.0d41 - 718 KB - Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/kTunes/?nl34
Rip, Mix and Play CD+G discs, Manage Rotation, Singers, Venues.
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o OttoPhilter v1.0 - 483 KB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/OttoPhilter/?nl34
Autofilter effect. [AU]
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o xTrem v1.0 - 332 KB - Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/xTrem/?nl34
Tremolo unit effect. [AU]
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o MissWatson v1.0b1 - 765 KB - Beta
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MissWatsonMAC/?nl34
VST host designed for debugging and batch processing.
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o DualComp v1.0a2 - 239 KB - Alpha
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/DualCompOSX/?nl34
Logarithmically modeled compressor. [VST]
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o Loop Editor v1.0.1 - 2.1 MB - Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/LoopEditor/?nl34
Simple audio loop editor.
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o Amazing Slow Downer v3.0.2 - 1.7 MB - Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/AmazingSlowDownerOSX/?nl34
Slows down music without changing the pitch.
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o Silverjuke v2.03 - 5.9 MB - Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SilverjukeMAC/?nl34
Very easy-to-use jukebox and more.
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o AudioRack v2.7.0 - 4.3 MB - Open Source
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/AudioRack/?nl34
Audio player for broadcasting/webstreaming.
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o Grand Electrix Beta 2 - 27 MB - Beta
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/GrandElectrixOSX/?nl34
CP70 piano emulation [VST/AU]
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o iTuneMyWalkman v0.931 - 160 KB - Freeware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/iTuneMyWalkman/?nl34
Sync iTunes with your Sony Ericsson Walkman phone.
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o Sound Grinder v2.5.5 - 3.0 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SoundGrinder/?nl34
Batch audio converter - Multiple formats supported.
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o KickMaker v1.5 - 3.2 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/KickMakerMac/?nl34
Synthesizer designed specifically to create good kick
drum sounds. [VST/AU]
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o File Juicer v4.6 - 1.4 MB - Shareware
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/FileJuicer/?nl34
Extract images, video, audio & text from files & folders.
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o Spectre v1.1.0 - 3.0 MB - Demo
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SpectreAF/?nl34
Real-time multi-instrument audio analyzer.
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Tom's Music Thing - Crazy looking atomic guitar
Looking like the offspring of a Gittler and the Atomium, this is the Harmos Matrax, a..........
Read more: http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2272.html?nl34
Tom's Music Thing is brought to you by Music Thing, the London-based website about music gadgets.
http://www.musicthing.co.uk/
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Linux users section
You can find more Linux downloads via
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/linux/?nl34
Highlights Of New Linux Downloads
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o UltraMixer v2.0.8 beta - Beta
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/UltraMixer_linux/?nl34
DJ Mixing Software.
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o Traverso v0.30.1 - Open Source
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Traverso/?nl34
Multitrack audio recorder and editor.
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o ALSA v1.0.12 - 4.3 MB - Open Source
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/ALSA/?nl34
Provides audio and MIDI functionality.
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'What's Hot' from Doctor Audio
Audio Kontrol 1 USB
New from Native Instruments: Audio Kontrol 1 USB 2.0 Audio Interface...
Read more: http://www.hitsquad.com/vocal/about2275.html?nl34
'What's Hot' from Doctor Audio is presented by Doc Dosco, Professional Audio Consultant from Los Angeles, California. The Doctor Audio website sells many popular midi & audio products and has special hot deals for Music Software Weekly subscribers. You can email doc@doctoraudio.com for details. To sign up for the free News from Doctor Audio monthly newsletter, mailto:subscribe@doctoraudio.com. The website is located at http://www.doctoraudio.com
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This edition of Music Software Weekly was proudly brought to you by...
Line 6 is a music gear manufacturer dedicated to developing music products to inspire creativity both on the stage and in the studio:
http://www.hitsquad.com/rd/line6/?nl34
The New Yamaha AW1600 The Mobile Musicians Recording Studio Let it take you all the way from Inspiration to Finished CD.
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zZounds.com -- We guarantee the lowest prices on the hottest guitar gear, and most of it ships FREE! Talk to one of our guitarists at 800.996.8637 or shop online:
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