Ableton Upgrades Live To Version 8

Ableton has upgraded their beloved Live digital audio production software suite to version 8. In addition to the new version, Ableton also revealed several exciting initiatives for debut in 2009 including the ability for Live users to collaborate remotely on projects. Live 8 and Suite 8 have been enhanced with a new groove engine, revamped warping techniques, live looping, five new effects (including the Ableton Vocoder), crossfades...

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Roland Premiers VP-770 – Vocal Keyboard

Roland has premiered the VP-770 at NAMM. The successor to the VP-550, this “vocal keyboard” allows a single musician to create realistic backing parts that range from futuristic electronic vocal textures to emulations of large-scale gospel choirs and beyond. The human voice is the most expressive musical instrument of all, so why not use it as a tool to create ultra-realistic and expressive “virtual vocals” with words...

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