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FL Studio Turns 11
Image-Line FL Studio has just shipped version 11. The new version of the popular loop-based
composition and recording DAW now has a host of new and updated modules for greater tracking and performance flexibility.
The new feature list includes support for Microsoft gesture functions via multitouch monitors; a live
Performance Mode, where Playlist Clips can be triggered by mouse, touchscreen, or external controller; upgraded features in the Playlist and Piano Roll editor; improved Mixer functionality and
more. New plug-ins include the BassDrum percussion synthesizer, Groove Machine Synth multitimbral hybrid synth/effects system, Effector hands-on XY pad effects processor, and significant
upgrades to the Newtone pitch and time manipulation plug-in including Warp and Vibrato editors.
The SynthMaker programming language included in FL Studio has been given a huge upgrade
and is now called Flowstone. It includes high-level Ruby programming support and can not only
create new plug-in effects and virtual instruments but also generate machine control so FL Studio
can operate external USB devices, Wi-Fi, webcams, and even robots.
FL Studio is available in three editions: Fruity, which offers a large set of virtual instruments and
effects with a piano roll editor, automation, and
sequencing, but no audio recording; Producer, which
adds all audio recording functions and even more content; and the Signature Bundle, which combines
Producer with several of Image-Line’s popular plug-ins
that are normally sold separately for other DAWs, like
the Sytrus FM synth and DirectWave sampler/sample
player.
As always, buying the current edition of FL Studio
entitles the buyer to free upgrades for life.
Prices: Fruity Edition, $99; Producer Edition, $199;
Signature Bundle, $299
More from: Image-Line, www.image-line.com

Royer Labs Ships Special Anniversary Mic
Royer Labs is now shipping the 15th Anniversary R-121
Limited Edition Ribbon Microphone. Celebrating the mic’s 15
years of success as Royer’s first and still most famous product,
the special edition is limited to only 250 units. It comes with a
certificate of authenticity signed by company namesake David
Royer and features the original black Royer logo first seen on
the company’s first hundred shipping mics from 1998, later
changed to the better-known green.
Price: $1395 • More from: Royer Labs, www.royerlabs.com

Universal Audio’s New Flagship Interface/DSP Engine On Its Way
Universal Audio has announced the coming release of the Apollo 16 in the second quarter of 2013. The Apollo 16 is a singlerack interface with 16 analog inputs and outputs that comes standard with FireWire and can be expanded to use Thunderbolt with
an optional interface card. The interface boasts an onboard UAD-2 QUAD DSP engine for running Universal Audio’s line of UAD
plug-ins, and uses DB-25 connectors for the analog I/O.
Two interfaces can be cascaded for up to 32 x 32 operation using their built-in MADI connections, and feature exceptional conversion quality and DC-coupled outputs for an open and transparent sound. The onboard UAD-2 QUAD processor can allow realtime effects processing with potential latency below 2 milliseconds, and a Virtual I/O feature lets tracks and virtual instruments be
UAD-processed in real time. The units have XLR monitor outputs and stereo AES/EBU I/O as well.
Price: $2999 (Thunderbolt Option Card $499) • More from: Universal Audio, www.uaudio.com
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