Crypto Cipher released Tongue Drum, a library for NI Kontakt. The Library is available for 49 US$. More info here: http://www.cryptocipher.in

German drummer and percussionist Ralf Goeldner performs an improvised piece on the Korg Wavedrum. This is the first clip in a series of four performance videos with Wavedrum, Wavedrum Mini

Ableton announced the release of Push, a new controller (they name it instrument) for Ableton Live 9. The design was made by Ableton, the hardware is made by Akai. Features

Ableton announced the release of Live 9. New Features: Session automation: In Session View, automation can now be recorded in real time directly within clips. Automation can move together with

Some new features of Ableton Live 9:

FT Samples showed a little preview of their upcomming library:  Timpani On Fire Vol 1

Native Instruments released Action Strings, a string library for NI Kontakt. Here is a little overview by SOUNTH11 showing the library: More info here: http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/powered-by-kontakt/action-strings/

Nathan Johnson speaks about making the LOOPER’s score

Kralc a member of the V.I. Control Forum released Soft Guitar Chords for free. Its a small instrument for Native Instruments Kontakt and features some sampled guitar chords. [soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/clarkaboud/soft-guitar-chords”]

Cinesamples released CineWinds Pro a couple of days ago. Daniel James made another nice video about the library. More info here: http://cinesamples.com/products/cinewinds/

Inspired by Blakus who released the emotioal cello at vi control forum , Jasper Blunk released Fortissimo Trumpet Ensemble which is also a free instrument for NI Kontakt. Features: Two trumpets,