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AAS releases NKS-ready version of the Strum GS-2 plug-in

Applied Acoustics Systems says its Strum GS-2 acoustic and electric guitar plug-in now supports Native Instrument’s NKS extended plug-in format.

NKS brings interaction between Strum GS-2 and KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboards and MASCHINE hardware. Strum GS-2’s key parameters have been mapped in order to provide tactile control of its physical modeling engine.

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Easy Cut Studio for OS X revved to version 4.0.9.5

EasyCutStudio.com has released a new version of Easy Cut Studio, its Mac sign cutting App. Version 4.0.9.5 adds support for the Roland CAMM-1 GS-24 and more.

Easy Cut Studio is vector design and sign cutting software for any cutting machines on the market. It provides a set of drawing and editing tools and is designed for creating custom signs, lettering, decals and graphics.

Easy Cut Studio is available for $55.95. Volume discounts are available.

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Kool Tools: Voom 20 Bluetooth speaker

VAVA’s (www.vava.com) $79.99 Voom 20 is a powerful, portable Bluetooth speaker with dual 8W drivers, two passive subwoofers, and 10 hours of battery life.

With the Voom 20, VAVA seeks to redefine premium wireless speakers. In the design phase, must-have elements included high-quality audio, timeless design, and serious durability. This compact unit’s dynamic bass equalizer delivers richer
sounds and squeezes every bit of thump out of your music, and a rubberized IPX5 splash-proof design makes sure party fouls won’t ever stop your party.

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Text Converter for OS X gets a maintenance upgrade

Tension Software (www.tensionsoftware.com) has revved Text Converter for OS X to version 1.3.1. The $9.99 app converts various file formats (PDF, HTML, RTF, RTFD) to standard plain text using drag and drop.

Version 1.3.1 is a maintenance upgrade with bug fixes and performance tweaks. It’s compatible with OS X Yosemite and El Capitan.

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