Digital Sound Factory E-Mu Samples
Digital Sound Factory (www.DigitalSoundFactory.com_ has reissued the original E-mu Proteus sample content (sound sets start at $19.95) for use with Cakewalk's Dimension Pro and Dimension LE synthesizers. Using the original sample content, combined with the advanced parameters available in Cakewalk's Dimension, the new instrument programs were matched and tuned to the original hardware products. The E-mu Proteus Pack comprises more than 3,500 ready to go as is or, when combined with the synthesis options of Dimension, also provide a endless options for custom sonic creation. The Dimension LE synthesizer can be downloaded free at www.cakewalk.com.

Yamaha RH10MS Headphones
Featuring Ultrasone’s patented S-Logic technology, Yamaha (www.yamaha.com) has released the RH10MS ($159) professional monitor headphones. On the lighter side, the cans feature a tip o’ the cap to Yamaha’s legacy NS-10 monitor by using white plating on the outer ear cuffs. On the technical side, S-Logic claims to give the listener a unique headphone listening experience by reflecting the signals off the surface of the outer ear in different directions rather than firing the transducer directly at the listener’s inner ear. The effect simulates listening to speakers several feet away and lets listeners perceive the same volume at significantly lower sound pressure. The headphones weigh 265 grams, (excluding the 9-foot cord) and offers 18-21k frequency response, 32-ohm impedance and 96dB sensitivity. They also feature an ergonomic design, a padded band that provides comfort for extended wear and a velour pouch for added protection during storage.

Lauten Audio Mics
Three new mics from Lauten Audio (www.lautenaudio.com) offer a range of features targeted for studio use. The FC-357 ($999, pictured) is a solid-state, multipattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone that has Class-A electronics and a dual-diaphragm capsule capable of omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. The ST-221 ($1,599) is a small-diaphragm tube microphone packaged in pairs. They feature interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules, NOS military-grade vacuum tubes and high-resolution electronics. The LT-381 ($1,599) features a newly designed large dual-diaphragm capsule, NOS military-grade pentode input and triode output circuit, and variable omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns.

Mixcraft Version 4
Mixcraft 4 (Windows only, $64.95) from Acoustica (www.acoustica.com) is an affordable multitrack audio (up to 192kHz) and MIDI recording software that supports third-party VST and DirectX plug-ins, Apple Loops, Acid Loops and its own custom loop format. The included Song Kit allows the user to create quick demos in dozens of styles, and then mix, master and burn a CD or MP3 directly in the software. It also comes with a well-rounded arsenal of soft instruments, including a virtual Minimoog and B3 organ, a virtual analog poly synth, a 250MB quad-strike grand piano sample and a general MIDI library.

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Mix Editors' GDC 2008 Wrap-Up
The 2008 Game Developer’s Conference was at the Moscone Center for the second year in a row, drawing record crowds in excess of 18,000 people. This year was packed, especially on day one, but was laid out in a fashion that all the bugs from last year were ironed out. For instance, the exhibit floor in 2007 was split, but this year everyone was in the same room downstairs in the North Hall, making it easy to get around the exhibits—and there was plenty to see. Eye candy abounds at the GDC and there is never a shortage of dazzling visual imagery to wrap your brain around. MORE
For more GDC coverage, visit mixonline.com/ms/gdc08/.

Paris Game Developers Conference Announced
The 2008 Paris GDC will be held June 23-24, 2008. For additional information on programming and such, visit www.parisgdc.com/?cid=GDC08_CAD16

Industry Veterans Form New Videogame Development Studio
Three longtime video game industry veterans announce the creation of TimeFly Studios, an independent video game development company. Brad Ruminer, Dennis Booth, and Glenn O'Bannon, former employees of Rainbow Studios, will be developing games based on licensed property as well as original game concepts from action/adventure to rhythm games to puzzle games. MORE

Paris Game Developers Conference Announced
The 2008 Paris GDC will be held June 23-24, 2008. For additional information on programming and such, visit www.parisgdc.com/?cid=GDC08_CAD16

NPD: 72 Percent of U.S. are Gamers
Industry-tracking group's annual survey finds 8 percent surge in number of respondents who play games; number of online gamers creeps up less significantly. MORE

SoftImage Supports CryENGINE2
Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, announced content pipeline support for CryENGINE2, Crytek's new flagship game engine developed with the first-person shooter PC game title, Crysis. MORE

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Epic Games Teams with Intel for New $1 Million Game Contest
Anyone interested in getting involved in videogame development now has a new incentive in the form of $1 million in cash and prizes. Epic Games has partnered with Intel to create the “$1 Million Intel Make Something Unreal” mod-making contest. MORE