...but that didn't stop him from reviewing the Holy Grail, including a side-by-side comparison of the newer, more pedalboard-friendly enclosure alongside the older classic chassis version.

No changes since the v1.0.1 version - just now available for Windows and Mac OS X VST.

Blue Cat Audio is now on Twitter!

You can now follow our latest news on twitter. Just check our twitter page and join our network!

BPM has quickly established itself as the ultimate virtual beat box. Now you can add the ultimate library of classic beat box sounds from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Introducing Beat Box Anthology, the latest UVI Soundcard designed specifically for BPM with hundreds of native BPM kits, patterns and loops. Adding Beat Box Anthology to your BPM sound set is like adding dozens classic drum machines to your studio.

This is a maintenance update of Volta. Requires a previous Volta 1.0x install and iLok dongle authorization. Click this link to download and install the latest iLok Extensions.

Roland Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce the release of Version 1.30 for the Fantom-G series workstations. This free download adds a number of new innovative features, sound content and system enhancements to the Fantom-G’s operating system, including:

• Arpeggio Import Function for creating user arpeggio styles
• Enhanced functionality including independent tempo for Live and Studio modes
• New keyboard modes for RPS and Rhythm Patterns
• New real-time control of multiple sounds at once
• Hundreds of new rhythm patterns and RPS phrases
• New piano patches, Live Sets, and Studio Sets

The Fantom-G update is available here.

justin3am has posted another video showing Silent Way working with a Doepfer A-110 VCO.

Silent Way is running from within Ableton Live to control the pitch of my Doepfer A-110 oscillator and trigger my Doepfer A-140 ADSR via a Motu 828. The pattern at the end is generated by Numerology.

justin3am has posted a video showing Silent Way working with his Livewire AFG oscillator and MOTU 828 (original version) interface.

Silent Way is running from within Ableton Live to control the pitch of my Livewire AFG oscillator and trigger my Doepfer A-140 ADSR via a Motu 828. The pattern at the end is generated by Numerology.

Roland Corporation is pleased to announce the release of version 1.30 update for the Fantom-G workstations. This free download adds new content and enhancements to the Fantom-G, including new rhythm patterns, and a newly added Arpeggio Import Function.

The Fantom-G has redefined the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, jumbo-sized color LCD, powerful audio/MID recorder, and first-class 88-note weighted Ivory Feel (Fantom-G8) and synth-action (Fantom-G7 and Fantom-G6) keys.

The release of version 1.30 adds a number of new innovative features to the Fantom-G operating system:

• Arpeggio Import Function for creating user arpeggio styles
• Enhanced functionality, including independent tempo for Live and Studio modes
• New keyboard modes for RPS and Rhythm Patterns
• New real-time control of multiple sounds at once
• Hundreds of new rhythm patterns and RPS phrases
• New piano patches, Live Sets, and Studio Sets

“Version 1.30 marries the Fantom-G’s newly included library of content with the Fantom-G’s Live Sets, Studio Sets, and Dynamic Pads,” says Product Manager Vince Laduca. “The new Arpeggio Import Function, coupled with the Fantom-G’s world-class sound set, enables end users an open platform for creating realistic styles and phrases for any type of music.”

To download version 1.30 for the Fantom-G Series, please visit:
http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=918&tab=downloads&page=video&file=fantom-g_v130_overview_hd.flv

Silent Way v1.0.1 contains an update to the Voice Controller plug-in allowing it to be used in Logic Pro.