Digital Performer 7 is now shipping, and headlining the new features are eleven new guitar effects plug-ins that produce authentic guitar tones based on physical modeling technology that emulates classic stomp boxes, amps and cabinets. In seconds, you can start with a pedal, feed the signal to a custom amp, then run it through a vintage speaker cabinet. The result? Amazing tone, which you can then tweak until it's perfect. Or experiment with virtually infinite combinations in the signal chain. To get started, download these effects chains (as DP clippings) and drag and drop them onto your dry guitar tracks in Digital Performer 7.

• Published: 2009-09-15 11:24:08

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Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard is due to ship on August 28th. To prepare for this major OS release, MOTU has worked closely with Apple to ensure a smooth transition for your MOTU products when you make the move to Snow Leopard. In most cases, current versions of your MOTU software have already been made forward-compatible with Snow Leopard, including support for Mac OS X's latest advances in multi-threading and multi-processor operation. In other cases, MOTU software updates or driver updates are now (or soon to be) available to tame the new Snow Leopard in your Mac.

• Published: 2009-08-27 12:03:47

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From the day it was first announced, Volta set the analog synth world abuzz. Now that users and reviewers have had a chance to get their hands on it, waves of accolades are rolling in. In their comprehensive review, Keyboard Magazine has given Volta a Key Buy award for technological innovation, concluding: "Volta is so unique that it has no direct competition. If you use analog synth gear with a Mac-based DAW, you need Volta." If you've been thinking about incorporating analog synths into your audio workstation-based studio to add that rich, coveted sound only true analog synths can deliver, there has never been a better time, thanks to Volta.

• Published: 2009-08-14 08:42:30

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The ballots are in and two MOTU products have been nominated this year for a 2009 Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award. Digital Performer 6 has been nominated for the TEC Award in the category of Outstanding Technical Achievement, Workstation Technology, and the UltraLite-mk3 has been nominated for the TEC Award in the category of Outstanding Technical Achievement, Digital Converter Technology. Remember, EVERY vote counts (just ask Al Franken!), so check your eligibility and cast your vote to support your favorite MOTU products.

• Published: 2009-07-16 13:01:17

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BPM has quickly established itself as the ultimate virtual beat box. Now you can add the ultimate library of classic beat box sounds from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Introducing Beat Box Anthology, the latest UVI Soundcard designed specifically for BPM with hundreds of native BPM kits, patterns and loops. Adding Beat Box Anthology to your BPM sound set is like adding dozens of classic drum machines to your studio.

• Published: 2009-07-01 13:37:50

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