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Babylonwaves has updated Art Conductor to 3.5 which now supports 100 sample libraries.

Art Conductor is a collection of more than 1500 Cubase Expression Maps and Logic Articulation Sets. All the articulations in the templates are alphabetically ordered and Babylonwaves use a universal key switch system so every supported sample library feels the same.

Version 3.5 supports 100 sample libraries and is available as a free update for existing users immediately.

The newly supported libraries:

• 8dio Agitato Legato Arpeggio, Century Ostinato, Dominus, Insolidus.
• Cinesamples CineStrings Core, CineStrings Solo, CineWinds Bundle, CineBrass 12 Horns, CineBrass Bundle.
• Cinematic Studio Strings Solo.
• Chris Hein Horns 1-4, Winds 1-4, Solo Strings.
• Impact Soundworks Bravura Scoring Brass.
• NI Symphony Series String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensembles, Woodwind Solo.
• Orchestral Tools Metropolis Ark 3.
• Spitfire Orchestral Swarm.

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Yamaha Corporation has released Vocaloid 5, a comprehensive solution for virtual vocal production for macOS and Windows. This new software can be downloaded, beginning today, from the official Vocaloid Shop.

"Vocaloid 5 adds virtual vocalists to your music production environment. They can sing your lyrics and melodies in your favorite voices and desired singing styles. Enjoy the experience of being able to edit singing voices however you like" says Yoichiro Saito, General Manager, DMI Division of Yamaha Corporation.

The Vocaloid singing synthesizer makes it possible to easily produce any kind of singing voice you can imagine using just a computer.

For this product, the first new version of the Vocaloid software range released in 4 years, production flow has been drastically overhauled in line with the aim of having today's diverse music producers incorporate a wider line-up of virtual singers into their music. This new software helps increases speed and efficiency when producing singing voices.

The all new production flow makes it possible to create singing voices as simply as dragging and dropping from a choice of over 2,000 audio and phrase presets. Adjusting singing styles and vocal expressions such as vibrato are also simple to master – just select the icons. It's possible to create lyrics and melodies from scratch too. With a total of 3 new parameters to control vocal expressions added (making a total of 13), in addition to the standard dynamic and pitch parameters, Vocaloid5 offers finer control of vocal tone, amount of breath, and more. The software also comes pre-loaded with 11 powerful audio effects for vocal tracks.

Vocaloid5 VoicebanksTo help support artistic expression that suits a wide variety of genres, Vocaloid5 includes 4 voicebanks, both male and female and in both Japanese and English:

1. Amy: Expressive English-language female voicebank, ideal for contemporary singing. The versatile voice boasts natural pronunciation and varied vocal tones, suited to genres from R&B to pop music.
2. Chris: Authentic R&B English-language male voicebank. Capable of singing over a wide range from delicate, soft bass to powerful, sustained high tones.
3. Kaori: Japanese-language female voicebank with a soulful vocal quality. Long vocal sustains make it perfect for powerful singing.
4. Ken: Sharp, clear Japanese-language male voicebank, with a light vocal quality ideal for singing J-pop.

The voice databases are generated based on human voices. 8 voicebanks are included in the Premium version with the addition of:

• VY1 Japanese-language female voicebank.
• VY2 Japanese male voicebank.
• CYBER SongMAN II English-language male voicebank.
• CYBER DIVA II English female voicebank.

Moreover, to accommodate the diverse workstations of contemporary music producers, Vocaloid5 supports both Windows and Mac operating environments. The ability to coordinate with other music software, plug-ins, and input devices has also been significantly strengthened by allowing VST (Virtual Studio Technology), AU (Audio Units), and external MIDI input capability.

Features & Functions Overview:

• Drag-and-drop song creation: Over 2,000 preset phrases & audio.
• Allows for realistic vocal expression: Attack & release effects, emotion tools.
• Instant conversion of your desired styles & voices: Style function.
• Fine control of vocal tension and amount of breath: 3 new vocal expression parameters.
• Includes a wealth of voices for every genre: 4 voicebanks (male & female, Japanese & English).
• Create complete vocal tracks with a single application: 11 kinds of audio effects.
• Better external functionality, improved production efficiency: VST, AU, external MIDI input.
• Power up your favorite voices with Vocaloid5: Compatible with Vocaloid3 & 4 voicebanks.
• Includes support software for Cubase: The Vocaloid 4.5 Editor for Cubase, capable of importing Vocaloid features into Steinberg's Cubase DAW software, is included as a bonus extra.

Pricing:

• Vocaloid5 Standard (Windows & Mac, 4 voicebanks, 25,000 yen).
• Vocaloid5 Premium (Windows & Mac, 8 voicebanks, 40,000 yen).

Vocaloid5 Upgrade Editions are also available for those who have already purchased Vocaloid3 Editor (SE), Vocaloid4 Editor, Vocaloid Editor for Cubase (NEO), or Vocaloid4 Editor for Cubase:

• Vocaloid5 Standard, Upgrade Edition 15,000 yen.
• Vocaloid5 Premium, Upgrade Edition 24,000 yen.

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Steinberg announced the immediate availability of the Modern Jazz Essentials expansion set for Groove Agent 4 and Groove Agent SE 4.

Modern Jazz Essentials provides further jazz grooves to Groove Agent's Acoustic Agent, with its rhythmic intricacy being a direct influence from modern jazz music. Its included VST presets encompass the available Styles and drum kits, each with their own mixer settings and different time signatures and tempo.

Florian Haack, senior marketing manager at Steinberg, commented: "Modern Jazz Essentials perfectly complements the countless expansion libraries meanwhile offered by Steinberg. For all jazz music producers or jazz players looking for easy-to-use drum patterns, Modern Jazz Essentials along with Groove Agent is the perfect fit for you."

Features at a glance:

• 10 modern jazz Styles for the Acoustic Agent drum kits in Groove Agent.
• Each Style is featured in a VST preset, which comes with a dedicated mixer setting.
• Styles can also be used as MIDI Grooves in your favorite DAW.
• Grooves cover a range of different tempi and time signatures.
• Each Style includes main parts, intros, endings, and fills.
• Easily explore and embrace the subtle nuances of modern jazz drumming.
• Quickly create sophisticated drum tracks.
• Inspired by outstanding contemporary jazz artists.
• An almost infinite resource for creating backing tracks, inspiring new compositions, and improvisation.

Availability and pricing

Modern Jazz Essentials is a Groove Agent expansion set exclusively available through the Steinberg Online Shop for 24.99 euros, including German VAT.

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ocenaudio, the free audio editor application for macOS, Windows, and Linux, has been updated to v3.4.3.

Changes in v3.4.3:

• Add selection edition directly on canvas.
• Add reading support for overflow WAV files.
• Fix bug when closing ocenaudio.
• Fix OpenSUSE package for OpenSUSE 15.

Changes in v3.4.2:

• Add support for AD4 format.
• Fix crash when changing mixer sample rate.

Changes in v3.4.1:

• Fix crash while cleaning recent history.
• Fix bug in save audio....

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