In todayʼs market, music production is constantly evolving. Producers and artists alike need professional sounding plug-ins that are simple and easy-to-use. All too often, precious studio time is wasted struggling with audio plug-ins that are unnecessarily complicated to install and operate. Plug-ins need to inspire creativity, not restrain it !

In response to users demand for high quality and efficiency, DontCrack has developed a new series of plug-ins that might simply change the way we think about audio plug-ins. DontCrack has partnered with leading plug-in designers from around the world to bring you the V.I.P. plug-in series.

This new series delivers the same professional sound you would come to expect from other major plug-in manufacturers, but they are much easier to use. Designed with an emphasis on quality and simplicity, each plug-in has a clean interface with only the most essential knobs and switches. With the V.I.P. plug-in series, dialing in a great sound has never been easier: Simply load the plug- in and turn a knob for instant sonic satisfaction. Installing and authorizing DontCrack plug-ins has also been made incredibly easy for end users to move forward with what they have to do.

And thatʼs not all. If you buy DontCrack plug-ins then you truly are a “Very Intelligent Person”. Each plug-in in the V.I.P. series will cost only $49 individually, but if you purchase the DontCrack “V.I.P. Bundle” you will spend only $489 for the entire collection! If you like to purchase plug- ins one at a time, DontCrack will upgrade you the entire V.I.P. Bundle for free as soon as you accumulate 10 plug-ins in your collection.

You are going to love working with the folks at DontCrack because they are taking it easy on you and your wallet. Once you have purchased or upgraded to V.I.P. Bundle status, all subsequent plug-ins released for the V.I.P. series will be free of charge ! In 2012 we will expand the DontCrack V.I.P. bundle to over 40 plug-ins – and as you are a V.I.P. customer they wonʼt ask you for any more money !

At this time, the DC V.I.P. Bundle contains 20 plug-ins that are :

DC Analoger, DC Brightness, DC Chorus Ensemble, DC Clarisonix, DC Classic Flanger, DC Classic Phaser, DC Cool-Vibes, DC Digital Plate, DC Digital Reverb, DC Dimension 3D, DC Distorted, DC Echoflex, DC Electro Optical, DC Retro Compressor, DC Retro Equalizer, DC Retro Filter, DC Retro Limiter, DC Transcontrol, DC Tremolo Pan, DC Ultramaxit.

To celebrate the event, DontCrack is making the V.I.P. bundle available for only $299 (MSRP $599) from today till Monday, October 10, 2011.

Learn more about the DontCrack V.I.P. Plug-in Series:

www.dontcrack.com/plugins/

System requirements & Compatibility

NO iLok OR eLicenser DONGLE REQUIRED!

Apple System Requirements :

• Intel Macs running Mac OS 10.5.8, 10.6 and 10.7 Lion
• AudioUnit – RTAS (Pro Tools) and VST plug-ins.
• 32-bit and 64-bit are supported.
• You may authorize up to 5 computers with a simple one-click authorization procedure.
• Old PPC Macs are not supported.

Windows Minimum Requirements :

• Pentium® iV 2GHz / Athlon™XP 2GHz with 1Gb of RAM.
• Windows 7 – XP – Vista are supported (32-bit and 64-bit).
• VST and RTAS (Pro Tools) plug-ins.
• 32-bit and 64-bit are supported.
• You may authorize up to 5 computers with a simple one-click authorization procedure.

• Quantity: 100+ Loops
• File Type: Wav
• Music Styles: Dirty South, Hip Hop
• Bpm Range: 60-88 Bpm
• Price: $24.95 CAN

For demos and product info please visit www.patchbanks.com.

Mackie today announces two additions to its popular ProFX Compact Effects Mixer series — the ProFX16 and ProFX22. With increased channel count and useful tools like dedicated inline compression, both new models are perfect for mid-sized venues and bands looking for a do-it-all live sound solution.

“The ProFX line has always been about maximum utility,” said Matt Redmon, Mackie Product Manager.  “Now, with the new ProFX16 and ProFX22, larger applications can benefit from Mackie’s out-of-the-box live sound solution.”

Like all ProFX Series mixers, the new 16-channel ProFX16 and 22-channel ProFX22 deliver a host of features designed to eliminate the need for additional rackmount gear. On the front end, Mackie low-noise, high-headroom preamps work with LED metering and 60mm faders on each channel to keep levels in check. Every channel also features 3-band EQ. All ProFX mixers offer an integrated 32-bit RMFX™ effects processor with 16 “Gig-Ready” FX and a 7-band graphic EQ for simple tuning of mains or monitors. The built-in USB interface allows the user to record the show and stream back music for breaks or integration into the mix. A rugged, solid steel chassis with protective ABS sidecheeks offers superior impact-resistance. The new ProFX16 and ProFX22 not only increase the number of mic pres needed for larger applications, they also feature dedicated inline compression for simple, one-knob compression of critical vocals and instruments.

“They’re easy to operate, sound great and virtually eliminate the need for expensive, heavy outboard gear,” remarked Redmon. “They’re perfect for any performance venue, house of worship or band that needs a ton of professional tools and are on a budget.”

The new ProFX16 and ProFX22 join the popular ProFX Series, which also features the ultra-compact ProFX8 and ProFX12. Both new ProFX models will be available worldwide in Q2, 2011. Pricing is as follows: ProFX16 – Euro list price €599 Inc tax / UK list price of £499 Inc Vat, ProFX22 – Euro list price €799 Inc tax / UK list price of £699 Inc Vat. For more detailed product information, please visit www.mackie.com.

For more product information please visit www.patchbanks.com.

Never before has such a great sounding plug-in effect been so easy to use! At first touch, the plug-in’s interface is modern, simple, and extremely user-friendly which instantly allows you to dial in usable sounds.

MAGNETIC can be used in many different musical ways. Try using it on individual tracks to add subtle warmth and tape color to your drums or use it to create a filtered cassette AM-radio effect on a vocal. But that’s not all… when used on the master bus, MAGNETIC can warm your entire mix and “boost” it up to broadcast level. It’s just like having a 30+ year old reel-to-reel tape machine at your fingertips, without all the maintenance costs.

From Today till November 30, 2010 the new MAGNETIC plug-in will be sold at introductory price of $49 (MSRP $199) or as part of a hot Group-Buy promotion.

Learn more from the Nomad Factory website :

www.nomadfactory.com

About Nomad Factory

Nomad Factory, leader in tube emulation technology is a well-known audio software company based in Los Angeles, California. Nomad Factory has from scratch developed unique tube emulation techniques that make their plug-ins sound so realistic that it gives the users, the impression they are using the warm sound of classic analog hardware. Nomad Factory’s plug-ins are actually used in professional studios through out the world as well as by professional musicians, engineers and producers…

Motion Samples presents a sensational selection of 100 acoustic guitar loops for producers in search of sexy r&b/pop melodies. The sounds contain quality recordings of live steel/nylon guitars that were recorded in various ways (miked, pick-ups and amped) to provide even more beautiful tone selections. In addition, many of the loops have been layered with harmonies and over-dubs for more musical performance and sound quality. It’s simply the sweetest collection we’ve ever released!

Visit www.motionsamples.com for more information and audio demos.

Totaling over 300+ drum loops, ‘Pop Rhythmz 1′ comes packed with a large variety of hit-worthy Pop Radio drum production tracks and performances. All loops are modeled in the style of platinum Pop recording artists such as Lady GaGa, Black Eyed Peas, Jordin Sparks, Britney Spears, Madonna, Jesse McCartney, Kylie Minogue, and Katy Perry.

‘Pop Rhythmz 1′ Drum Loops Multi-Track Features:

• Modern Analog Kicks, Booms, Snares, Claps, Percussion, FX!
• Modern Sample Kicks, Booms, Snares, Claps, Percussion, FX!
• Multi-track Conventional Percussion & Cymbal Programming!
• Multi-track Vocal Percussion & Vocal FX Hi-Hat Programming!
• Bonus Sound FX Layers, Synth and Noise Percussion Loops!
• Both Live & Programmed Multi-Track Drum Beat Production!
• Vintage Dynamics Processing for Added Warmth and Punch!
• Many Drums Recorded via World-Class SSL4000G+ Console!
• Construction-Style Format for 1,000′s of Beat Combinations!

Pop Rhythmz Drum Loops is offered as a download, priced at just $39.95. For more information plus audio demos, visit: www.modernbeats.com/loopsets.php.

‘RnB Klub Music Loops 2′ includes a wide array of powerful radio R&B hooks and riffs for today’s serious R&B music producer. Years of music theory, keyboard performance technique, and musical dynamics have been poured into the music loops library, providing music producers with over 700MB of skilled performances. ‘RnB Klub Music Loops 2′ provides users with both style and sophistication with its upbeat arpeggios, soulful keyboard leads, and complex chord progressions.

‘RnB Klub Music Loops 2′ is organized into 2 popular Hip-Hop industry tempo groups and key signatures: 121bpm = Key of E major/minor and 127bpm = Key of G major/minor. The loop library features a sample accurate acidized WAV format for use with Acid Pro and all WAV format supporting music software.

‘RnB Klub Music Loops 2′ is offered as a download, priced at just $39.95. For more info and audio demos, visit: www.modernbeats.com/loopsets.php.

Motion Samples presents an 80’s lover rhythm compilation featuring 244 drum loops composed into 38 beats of various styles from popular 80’s music. The sounds were recorded/mixed in analog throughout the project and programmed live to achieve that famous phat drum swing found in many 80’s dancefloor hits. It’s all about the clap and snare! This collection is the perfect ready-to-go drum beds for producers creating old school, 80’s funk, 80’s pop, retro, and disco.

Visit www.motionsamples.com for more information and audio demos.

The ‘Ethnic Chopz 2′ Sample Library was recorded at 4 tempos (87 BPM, 92 BPM, 97 BPM, & 102 BPM) and in 4 key signatures (A minor, C minor, E minor, & G minor). A total of 40 software sampler presets are included that auto-load all ethnic samples into your software sampler of choice: Reason NN-XT (.SXT), EXS24 (.EXS), Kontakt (.NKI), Battery (.KIT), Halion (.FXP), Soundfont (.SF2), and WAV (.WAV).

A list of ethnic instruments included:

• Arabian Rababah
• Balinese Gobijen
• Turkish Cumbus
• Moroccan Gimbri
• Greek Bouzouki
• Arabian Mizmar
• Aztec Slit-drum
• Japanese Koto
• Egyptian Ney
• African Udu

Ethnic Music Chopz Volumes 1 & 2 are offered as a download and priced at just $39.95 each. For more information and audio demos, visit: www.modernbeats.com/soundsets.php.