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Classic drum machine sounds for BPM: Beat Box Anthology

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:37:50 -0500

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.

Volta 1.04 Update

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:13:36 -0500

This is a maintenance update of Volta. Requires a previous Volta 1.0x install and iLok dongle authorization. Click the link below to download and install the latest iLok Extensions.

Blues album mixed in Digital Performer wins a Grammy

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:46:32 -0500

At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Dr. John won Best Contemporary Blues Album for City That Care Forgot (429 Records), which, according to Rolling Stone Magazine, "is the New Orleans soulman's impassioned lament about the natural destruction of Hurricane Katrina and the man-made tragedy of the aftermath. Over ominous funk ('Land Grab'), gospel-inflected blues ('You Might Be Surprised') and horn-boosted R&B ('Time for a Change'), Dr. John's bourbon-and-sandpaper vocals reflect the bitterness of a man who can sense that 'the smell of death still hangs on the honeysuckle vine.'" With guest-star appearances from Ani DiFranco, Willie Nelson, Terence Blanchard, and Eric Clapton, the album represents the latest of many accomplishments from Dr. John (aka Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack, Jr.), a legendary artist whose career dates back to the 1950s. This Grammy-winning album was mixed entirely in Digital Performer by Jeff Jones, "The Jedi Master."

Future Music gives BPM 10 out of 10 and Platinum Award

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:58:23 -0500

In their latest issue, Future Music magazine has awarded BPM an overall 10 out of 10 "results" rating and their coveted Platinum Award, concluding that "BPM is deep and powerful. It's learning curve isn't steep and it delivers sonically across the board."

New training materials for DP6 from Hal Leonard

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:47:51 -0500

Hal Leonard is one of the most respected names in music publishing, with an extensive library of up-to-the-minute training materials. And now they've added two new titles for Digital Performer 6: a Beginner Level Music Pro Guide Series DVD and a "Power! Series" Comprehensive Guide book. Both are chock full of basic techniques, advanced techniques, hints, tips and tricks for beginners and experts alike. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of all things DP, or simply looking to hone your skills, these new training materials are a great new resource.

New phase and polarity tools for mk3 interface owners

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:35:00 -0500

CueMix FX has been updated yet again with two new visual diagnostic tools for stereo audio signals: an X-Y Plot and a Phase Analysis. These real time displays join three other recently introduced tools (the FFT, Spectrogram and Oscilloscope) for a total of five powerful new features now available as a free download for all owners of mk3 FireWire audio interface products. Phase and polarity are critical elements of any stereo mix or multi-mic recording session. Find out how you can improve your sound with these advanced, yet easy-to-use tools.

An exciting new soundcard for BPM and MachFive: Jazzistic

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:08:55 -0500

Ultimate Sound Bank has just released Jazzistic, the first add-on soundcard designed specifically for BPM and MachFive. Jazzistic gives you complete access to BPM-compatible kits, patterns, loops and individual sounds, just like BPM's included library. You'll find authentic sounds and instruments entirely dedicated to the artistry of jazz music: drums, double bass, jazz guitar and electric keyboards.

MOTU Electric Keys 1.0.1 PC Update

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:30:30 -0500

This update of Electric Keys requires a previous install and iLok authorization of Electric Keys version 1.0. Please refer to the update notes contained in the installer for changes in this version.

MOTU Electric Keys 1.0.1 OS X Update

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:30:30 -0500

This update of Electric Keys requires a previous install and iLok authorization of Electric Keys version 1.0. Please refer to the update notes contained in the installer for changes in this version.

"A very powerful drum sampler and sequencer that's also inspiring to use"

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:08:03 -0500

In their April 2009 issue, the Editors of MusicTech magazine have just awarded BPM a solid 10 out of 10 "Excellence" rating. Their conclusion? "BPM is a remarkable instrument, providing almost everything you could ever want in a beat-production machine." Read on to find out why...

Volta is now shipping

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:06:51 -0500

Volta is now shipping, so you can purchase a copy today from your favorite authorized MOTU reseller. Volta is the ground-breaking virtual instrument plug-in that lets you control modular synths and other CV-equipped gear from Digital Performer and other popular audio workstation software packages, such as Apple Logic Pro and Ableton Live. The very first product of its kind, Volta has created quite a stir among analog synth enthusiasts since it was first announced a few months ago. Even if you've never used analog gear before, but coveted that analog sound, Volta could be just what you've been looking for.

BPM 1.02 is now shipping with more new features

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:44:43 -0500

BPM version 1.02 is now available as a free, downloadable update for all registered BPM users. Version 1.02 introduces more new features, including Step Sequencer shortcuts and abilities, MIDI beat clock sync, MIDI modulation, expanded Metronome controls, and One Shot pads.

Meet your new oscilloscope

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:22:17 -0500

If you own a "mk3" MOTU FireWire audio interface, you also now own a powerful oscilloscope, which graphs the amplitude of an audio signal in real time. This allows you to see audio waveforms dynamically, rather than in the frozen state we usually see them as recorded audio. But how can you put an oscilloscope to good use in your day-to-day recording and music-making activity? Watch the new CueMix FX Oscilloscope movie to find out.

International recognition for the 896mk3

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:36:09 -0500

MOTU products are known worldwide for their quality, reliability and performance. Yesterday, at Musikmesse 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany, the 896mk3 FireWire interface for Mac and Windows won the KEYS Magazine Leser Award for the Best Audio Interface in 2009. The award was presented at the PPVMEDIEN Leser Awards Ceremony at the Maritim Hotel, adjacent to the fairgrounds in downtown Frankfurt.

New audio signal analysis features for "mk3" interface users

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:59:24 -0500

A new software update is now available as a free download for all owners of MOTU "mk3" FireWire audio interfaces. This new software installer package includes an updated version of CueMix FX, the cross-platform software application that gives users graphic, on-screen access to the many mixing and processing features in their mk3 interface. The CueMix FX software update provides three new advanced diagnostic tools for visual analysis of individual audio signals and entire mixes: a real-time FFT graph, a Spectrogram “waferfall” display, and an Oscilloscope. This CueMix FX software update enables these new tools for owners of all currently shipping MOTU “mk3” FireWire audio interfaces, including the 828mk3, 896mk3, UltraLite-mk3 and Traveler-mk3.

BPM version 1.01 is now shipping with significant new features

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:15:12 -0600

BPM version 1.01 is now available as a free, downloadable update for all registered BPM users. This is not just a "maintenance update". Version 1.01 is loaded with significant new features, including the ability create slices in audio files that don't have them yet, plus the ability to drag and drop slice loops onto a pad bank to automatically load loop slices into the pads.

Custom Mac keyboard and skins for DP6

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:53:04 -0600

BSP North America is now shipping a custom Mac keyboard and keyboard skins for Digital Performer 6. These colorful, high-quality Mac keyboard products accelerate your workflow by making it easy to learn and master DP's many keyboard shortcuts for the features you use every day. Available as a complete Mac keyboard with color-coded keys or as silicone "skins" that can be applied to your existing keyboard or MacBook Pro, there is a LogicKeyboard™ configuration that is perfect for any beginner or expert alike. Get yours today to accelerate your workflow.

Windows Wave RT support is now shipping

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:50:00 -0600

Wave RT (Wave Real Time) is Microsoft's new audio driver model for the Windows family of operating systems, including Windows Vista and Windows 7 (now in beta). Windows Wave RT support is now shipping for all MOTU FireWire and USB2 audio interface products, including the UltraLite-mk3, 828mk3, 896mk3, Traveler-mk3, 8pre and 828mkII-USB2 models.

Digital Performer 6.02 update is now shipping

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0600

Digital Performer 6.02 is now shipping. If you own Version 6, you can download the free Version 6.02 updater. This maintenance release includes numerous program enhancements and optimizations, including the new configurable Shortcuts window, new options for floating the main Control Panel and setting its level of transparency, automatic versus manual note durations in the QuickScribe Editor, more customizable key bindings and much more.

DP6 wins Keyboard Key Buy Award, MusicTech Choice Award and rave reviews

sales@motu.com (MOTU) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:03:57 -0600

DP6 is making serious waves, and the press are especially loving this latest major upgrade of Digital Performer. So much so, in fact, that Keyboard Magazine awarded DP6 their elusive Key Buy Award in their January 2009 issue, while MusicTech magazine gave DP6 their CHOICE Award in the January 2009 issue. Read on to hear what the critics are saying (and raving) about DP6...