Output Sounds recently released their version of a bass engine named Substance a combination of multiple bass platforms mixed with creative synthesisers to produce powerful bass sounds.
With Outputs goal of developing simple groundbreaking concepts for musicians, producers, composers, and sound designers of all levels they released Substance a bass engine capable of holding 300 presets in a powerful new 3 layer engine.
Substance, is not about emulating or recreating sounds but creating new sounds that push boundaries of bass to the limits. 3 layers of engines sources and blends the sounds with FX, filters, and modulations creating cleaner presets.
Listen to the sample here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/09/output-substance-released/
Recording Software
SOLO Alto Saxophone Library For Kontakt Available Now
Cmusic Production recently announced the release of SOLO Alto Saxophone Library. The Engineers from Cmusic used four microphones to record the library combining natural sound while maintaining sensitivity. The said library was created for Kontakt a ready to use musical toolset for producers, songwriters, musicians, and music enthusiasts.
Configuring the four microphones as two pairs enabled Cmusic to achieve the perfect recording for the said collection, it allowed balance adjustments between the two pairs. They combined it with technique and it enabled the impression of a realistic live performance. A wide variety of alto saxophone recordings available now for Kontakt.
You can find out more here: http://www.kvraudio.com/news/cmusic-production-releases-solo-alto-saxophone-for-kontakt-34482
How To Use Digital Audio Workstation Software (DAW) For Video As Well As Audio
Processing audio for a video project can be quite easy if you learn to use digital audio workstation software, commonly referred to as DAW. Here are few things you should know about DAWs and how to unleash their potential in both your audio (music, voiceover, podcasts, etc.) AND video projects.
NLE or Non-linear video editing programs are commonly used for basic audio editing on video projects. But if you need beyond basic editing for your video’s audio, we recommend using a DAW, such as Reaper (Ken’s primary choice) or Pro Tools, etc. This is especially true if you are working on multiple dialogue tracks, sound effects, and music tracks. What is complicated for NLE you will find it easy when using a DAW.
For a bit on how to do basic audio-for-video editing in Reaper, see Ken’s article (with video) here: https://www.homebrewaudio.com/editing-video-in-reaper/
Read more here: http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-process-audio-from-video-projects-in-reaper–cms-26598
Komplete 11 Collection Released By Native Instruments
Native Instruments announced Friday, August 11,2016 the release of Komplete version 11, the latest addition to the Komplete collection. Introducing a new product to the previous Komplete and Komplete Ultimate the Komplete Select.
Now with 3 products to choose from depending on your music needs. With 7 new instruments and the Komplete Ultimate adding 13 new products, the collection is best for producers, composers, and sound designers. Komplete Select comes complete with eleven full instruments includes synthesizers, piano, drums percussion ans effects expanding music production.
Designed to simplify music production, users can simply focus on their craft with simplified downloading, installation, activation and software updates.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/08/native-instruments-update-komplete-to-v11/
Wave Alchemy Releases Chords and Stabs
Chords and Stabs a 100% royalty free sample pack hits, was recently launched by Wave Alchemy. The sample pack contains over 1,000 key-labelled one shot chords and stab samples. Specially designed for House, Techno, DnB, Future Chill styles and anything else you might come up with.
Combining iconic analogue synths with modern digital devices and cutting edge sound design techniques the Chords and Stabs will surely blow your mind. Each sound has been created from scratch and mastered using state of the art equipment to provide that unique classic and modern combination. You will find House chords, retro and so much more.
Read more here: http://rekkerd.org/chords-stabs-sample-pack-by-wave-alchemy-at-loopmasters/