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Now you see 'em, now you don't. Unlike Windows, whose stable of digital audio editors has remained pretty constant over the years, the Mac has seen Blank Software's Alchemy, Digidesign's Sound Tools, and now TC Works' Spark disappear. But take heart: Until June 31, BIAS is offering a Spark to Peak crossgrade for $299. And i3, the Italian company behind much of the programming in Spark, is now up to Version 1.5 with their DSP-Quattro software ($129). This is a serious editor that can record multiple inputs (and HD outputs) in real time and through plug-ins, offers Red Book CD burning, includes a programmable PlayList with realtime (and non-destructive) editing, and features internal and/or VST/AU plug-in effects and crossfades between tracks.
DSP-Quattro is also designed for live playing of virtual instruments (sort of like DSound's RT Player software) which you can record into the editor, or simply use for live performance. We grabbed a copy for the EQ test bench at the Messe, and look forward to checking this program out in detail. www.dsp-quattro.com
TERRATEC INTERFACES, MIDI GUITAR
Basics: Terratec had a bunch of new products at Messe, including a surprise acquisition.
Info: www.terratec.net
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