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Modartt Pianoteq Updates To Version 5
Pianoteq 5 is the latest version of the revolutionary pianomodeling virtual instrument software from Modartt. The new version offers nine new models and a greatly enhanced virtual recording studio model for capturing realistic piano sounds in your DAW.
Pianoteq 5 adds an entirely new modeled piano, the K2,
based on the best elements of several other grands, with a
6'11" virtual cabinet that balances warmth with brilliance.
Pianoteq's commitment to accurately modeling historical
instruments continues with a collection of eight new historical
keyboards-two pianofortes from the 18th Century and six
new grand pianos from the 19th Century.
The virtual recording interface now includes many more adjustable microphone parameters, such as polar pattern, polarity of mics
in a recording array, proximity effect, on-axis/off-axis response, and more, with a selection of fifteen mic models on offer.
Pianoteq is sold in three formats: the simplified Stage version, the Standard version with model and microphone/recording control,
and the Pro version with note-by-note model editing and 192 kHz audio support. Each license can be bought with either a selection
of two acoustic pianos, three electric pianos, or three chromatic percussion as the showcase instruments in addition to the many historical and other offerings; additional instruments can be added to the license for a small upgrade fee.
Prices: Pianoteq 5 Stage, $129 ; Pianoteq 5 Standard, $319 ; Pianoteq 5 Pro, $519
More from: Modartt, www.pianoteq.com/pianoteq5

New Pro Tools Solutions From Avid Feature Interfaces By Apogee
The newest hardware/software bundles from Avid feature interfaces from
Apogee as part of a new partnership between the two firms. The Pro Tools |
Duet and Pro Tools | Quartet bundles combine Avid's Pro Tools software with
specially-branded versions of Apogee's 2-in/4-out Duet 2 For iPad And Mac
and 12-in/8-out Quartet interfaces, reviewed in our pages in December
2013 and June 2013, respectively.
Both interfaces offer up to 24-bit/192 kHz performance, USB MIDI I/O for
external controllers, two or four analog inputs (mic/instrument/line level), two
or six line-level balanced outputs, and a headphone output with independent
volume control. The Quartet adds eight channels of ADAT/SMUX optical input
on Toslink, word clock output on BNC, and built-in 6-channel monitor control
with 5.1 capability. The new interfaces also include connectivity features not
seen on Apogee's own models, like Windows compatibility and controllability from devices or computers using the EUCON communication standard.
Prices: Pro Tools | Duet, $1099; Pro Tools | Quartet, $1899
More from: Avid, www.avid.com/protoolsduet,
www.avid.com/protoolsquartet

Universal Audio Announces New Thunderbolt UAD-2 Packages
Universal Audio has announced the new UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerators, tabletop DSP engines with either four or eight
Analog Devices SHARC processors for high-speed audio effects processing on any Thunderbolt-equipped Mac. The new processors are
compact, fan-free for silent operation, and feature dual Thunderbolt
ports for daisy-chaining with other gear.
The new units can be integrated with any combination of other
UAD-2 devices, such as UAD-2 PCIe cards or Apollo interfaces. The
four-processor QUAD version will be available in Core or Custom
configurations, the former with the Analog Classics Plus bundle of
UAD plug-ins and the latter adding any three UAD plug-ins of the
user's choice. The eight-processor OCTO version will also be available in an Ultimate configuration, with all 79 of the current UAD
plug-ins registered and available to the user on startup.
Prices: QUAD Core, $999; QUAD Custom, $1399; OCTO Core,
$1499; OCTO Custom, $1899; OCTO Ultimate, $5999
More from: Universal Audio, www.uaudio.com/uad-plug-ins/
uad2-satellite-thunderbolt.html
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