Gibson Wins Another Definitive Ruling On Its Iconic Guitar Shapes and Trademarks
NASHVILLE /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Court puts Gibson in a position to own their legacy innovations and be future focused: On July 28, 2022, the court issued an injunction permanently enjoining Armadillo (known as Dean Guitars) from the manufacture, advertisement, and/or sale of its guitars that infringe on Gibson’s ES, SG, Flying V, and Explorer trademarks, and the Hummingbird wordmark.
UVI Gets Spacey with Alesis Andromeda inspired MISSION 6 Virtual Synthesizer
MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire — UVI has announced release of “Mission 6,” a new virtual synthesizer instrument inspired by the most audacious 16-voice analog synthesizer, the venerable Alesis Andromeda keyboard. The late-great Andromeda had 16 voices with 16-part multitimbrality, both SEM and Ladder-style filters per voice, and an expansive mod matrix and built-in effects.
Composer Ryan Lott of Son Lux Unveils His Secrets for Making Evocative Music and KONTAKT Virtual Instruments
BROOKLYN, N.Y. /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — U.S.-based Online music school Soundfly has joined forces with Son Lux founder and bandleader, Ryan Lott, to release a new, in-depth course exploring Lott’s unique approach to making emotionally compelling music by starting with custom-built digital instruments. “Ryan Lott: Designing Sample-Based Instruments” is available today as part of Soundly’s subscription library of creative music courses.
Covenant Winery Summer Music Series 2022 in Berkeley, CA drinks district Includes funk band, Free Run
BERKELEY, Calif. /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — The Covenant Winery Summer Music Series, which kicked off on Memorial Day weekend in Berkeley at their Sixth Street winery, continues through July with four concerts, July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022. Showcased at the winery’s new outdoor tasting lounge, fans of wine and music can enjoy the vibe of the Berkeley Drinks District, while sipping a nice array of California and Israeli wines.
The Recording Academy has announced five new GRAMMY Awards categories to be awarded at the 2023 GRAMMYs
/MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — The Recording Academy has announced five new GRAMMY Awards categories to be awarded at the 2023 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 65th GRAMMY Awards, including the newly added Songwriter Of The Year (Non-Classical) and Best Score Soundtrack For Video Games And Other Interactive Media categories, among other new categories and changes.
Moog Music announces Mavis: a powerful build-it-yourself semi-modular analog synthesizer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Moog Music has announced Mavis: a powerful, low-cost ($349 USD), build-it-yourself semi-modular analog synthesizer that invites creatives to begin their journey into the Moog ecosystem or expand their existing synth setup. With the legendary Moog sound and quality, Mavis delivers serious value in the form of an affordable, compact musical machine. Now shipping worldwide.
IKEA OBEGRANSAD is a music desk your studio can’t refuse, thanks to Swedish House Mafia
SWEDEN /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — This week (June 9), IKEA revealed new products including desk and record player from the upcoming OBEGRÄNSAD collection in collaboration with Swedish House Mafia. Together, they explore music and creativity at home to make everyday life easier for those who produce, perform, play or love music.
‘Make Music Day’ Updates Schedule for 40th Anniversary: 5,000+ Live, Free Outdoor Music-Making Events to be Held Nationwide
NEW YORK /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of music held annually on the summer solstice, has announced its updated schedule of unique, exciting and culturally diverse events for its 40th anniversary celebration and full in-person return on June 21, 2022. Encompassing more than 5,000 free outdoor concerts, performances, music lessons and jam sessions nationwide, the daylong musical free-for-all will be staged in over 100 U.S. cities.
Spitfire Audio releases RESONATE with premier solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie – a cinematic percussion library that really resonates
LONDON /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Spitfire Audio releases RESONATE – a collaborative project with premier solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie described as a cinematic percussion library that really resonates like no other. RESONATE unlocks the other-worldly mystery, magic, and tension of orchestral percussion’s power of resonance.
Qu-Bit Electronix AURORA Spectral Reverb in Eurorack Ventures from Lush Caverns to Alien Textures
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — ‘Future Coast’ modular synth-maker Qu-Bit Electronix has announced AURORA — a powerful spectral reverb capable of a wide palette of sounds: from lush caverns and whale songs, to alien textures, according to the company.
New UVI Augmented Orchestra pushes deep into the creative world of hybrid instrument design, carving out new realms of twisted symphonic technique
PARIS /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Discover UVI Augmented Orchestra, a bold new hybrid orchestral instrument. Melding a world-class orchestra with processed and synthetic sounds, Augmented Orchestra delivers imaginative timbres and breathtaking soundscapes. Sporting a powerful new engine and an exclusive library including hundreds of expertly designed instrument layers, discover an expansive sonic playground ready to inspire!
Arturia Announces V Collection 9 suite of professional software music instruments, with 4 new and 4 updated, 33 in total
Grenoble, France /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Arturia today has announced their new V Collection 9. They describe it as a “premium suite of professional software instruments ranging from modern hybrid synth engines to emulations of the most evocative instruments ever made, enhanced for today’s production workflow.” The latest iteration includes four entirely new instruments, and ground up reinventions of four of their most popular and complex virtual synthesizer instruments.
Spitfire Audio launches FINK – SIGNATURES an acoustic guitar toolkit
LONDON, U.K. /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Spitfire Audio has announced the launch of “FINK – SIGNATURES,” an acoustic guitar toolkit sample libarary presented in Spitfire Audio’s award-winning, dedicated plugin — compatible with any DAW. The library is based on performances and playing by Fin Greenall, aka “FINK,” who started as a DJ and producer before developing his signature guitar-based folk and blues inspired sound.
Synthwave music icon Com Truise partners with SOUNDFLY for new online music course
BROOKLYN, N.Y. /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Online music school Soundfly has teamed up with dynamic producer Seth Haley, more popularly known as Com Truise, to release a new course on creating sci-fi-inspired electronic music. “Com Truise: Mid-Fi Synthwave Slow-Motion Funk” is available today as part of Soundfly’s premium course subscription program, where students get unlimited access to a full library of creative music courses.
Cantabile 4 Electronic Music Performer Platform and VST Host Announced
NSW, Australia /MUSEWIRE – Music Industry Newswire/ — Topten Software has recently announced Cantabile 4, the Electronic Music Performer Platform, is out of BETA and now available. Notable enhancements are primarily for Cantible Performer. Cantabile is a powerful and flexible VST host designed for live performing stage musicians who want to perform better.