Cakewalk has released the SONAR X2a update for SONAR X2 Essential, Studio, and Professional versions. This update adds Windows 8 support, including touch screen multi-touch features. Add all of that to the numerous enhancements that were made based on customer feedback and this update is definitely worth taking a look at. Best of all, it’s free.
You can read about all of the new features and enhancements here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/general-sequencer/cakewalk/sonar-x2-producer/news/a.play,n.14895.html
Home Recording Equipment
MONO2 Released From iDesignSound For iPhone
MONO2 from iDesignSound is a great app for audio work. With frequencies ranging from 20 to 20,000 kHZ, it’s very useful for getting equipment set up. You can optimize speaker placement while using this app for output and be more confident in your placement decisions. The app can even help with finding harmonic frequencies.
You can read more of the technical details here: http://www.idesignsound.com/mono2-iphone/
Uploading To Nimbit Using PreSonus Studio One
Nimbit is great for direct-to-fan music sharing. Whether you’re trying to drive interest in your musical endeavors through free samples or even sell your tracks, Nimbit is a great choice. Using the Nimbit plugin, it’s quick and easy to upload your tracks. You can even add additional data about the track like the track lyrics.
Follow along with the technical details with the video below.
Neo GraphicEQ For Windows From Sound Magic
If your current EQ isn’t quite up for the job anymore, or you wish you were able to more finely tune certain frequencies, take a look at Neo GraphicEQ from Sound Magic. It’s not free, but at 49 EUR (about $65 USD) it packs a lot of value. Sound Magic is even confident enough in their product to offer a free demo version.
For more information and how to download, go here: http://rekkerd.org/sound-magic-releases-neo-graphiceq-effect-plugin/
Animoog V2 From Moog Music Released
Moog Music has released Animoog v2. This updated iOS app offers many user-requested features, including an available 4-track recorder and the ability to import audio tracks. You can also import tracks and record/loop multiple layers of synthesizer within the app. Finish up by directly uploading to Soundcloud or sharing with Apple file sharing.
You can read more about this app update here: http://musicindustrynewswire.com/animoog-v2-with-4-track-recorder-announced-by-moog-music/