Author: Christopher Laird Simmons

Christopher Laird Simmons

About Christopher Laird Simmons

https://christophersimmons.com

Christopher Laird Simmons has been a working journalist since his first magazine sale in 1984. He has since written for wide variety of print and online publications covering lifestyle, tech and entertainment. He is an award-winning author, designer, photographer, and musician. He is a member of ASCAP and PRSA. He is the founder and CEO of Neotrope®, based in Temecula, CA, USA.

Posts by Christopher Simmons:

Arturia announces MiniLab, a new optimized portable MIDI keyboard controller with touch strip modulators

Christopher Laird Simmons

GRENOBLE, FRANCE (MuseWire) — WINTER NAMM: Music software and hardware company Arturia is proud to announce the NAMM 2013 launch of MiniLab, a stylishly compact and bijou Universal MIDI Controller that’s far from being short on features. MiniLab is a USB bus-powered powerhouse, featuring 25 velocity-sensitive mini-keys alongside brand-new pitch and modulation touch-strip controls for maximising musical expression in a highly-portable package.

Audition Rush Mobile for Auditions and Castings available on iTunes App Store

Christopher Laird Simmons

ATLANTA, Ga. (MuseWire) — Audition Rush mobile is now available exclusively on iTunes app store, allowing actors, dancers, models and musicians to receive details on upcoming auditions and castings. Developed by talent industry veteran Tharwat Abdul-Malik the app expedites the job-matching process by matching aspiring talent with the latest auditions and castings relevant to their skills and location.

Blue Hill Troupe Presents New Production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘The Mikado’ to Benefit the GO Project

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) — The Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd. (www.bht.org), the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, will unveil a new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘The Mikado’ with full orchestra, April 12-20, 2013 at El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio (1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street). Proceeds from ‘The Mikado’ will benefit the GO Project.

Music Computing Releases World’s Most Powerful PC: CoreMC Creates New Enterprise-Class Personal Computer

Christopher Laird Simmons

AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) — Music Computing, the makers of advanced computer-based music production stations and leading edge touchscreen products releases CoreMC (Gen3), the world’s most powerful personal computer designed for audio and video production. Based on the Windows(R) 8 (64-bit) operating system, CoreMC is capable of running any Windows compatible software for music production, HD video editing or even gaming.

Winter NAMM 2013: Bob Moog Foundation will present ‘Exploring Bob Moog’s Archives with Michael Boddicker’

Christopher Laird Simmons

ANAHEIM, Calif. (MuseWire) — At this year’s Winter NAMM in Anaheim, The Bob Moog Foundation (BMF) will celebrate the indelible nature of the synthesizer pioneer’s legacy where NAMM attendees will have opportunities to see and hear demonstrations of vintage Moog instruments and explore rarely seen archival material from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. Front and center at the Foundation’s booth at NAMM (#5307) will be rock musician Erik Norlander’s modular Moog synthesizer known as the Wall of Doom.

Bob Moog Foundation to Inspire the 2013 NAMM Show through Legendary Instruments and Archival Exploration

Christopher Laird Simmons

ASHEVILLE, N.C. and ANAHEIM, Calif. (MuseWire) — The Bob Moog Foundation (BMF) will celebrate the indelible nature of the synthesizer pioneer’s legacy at the 2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. Beginning on Thursday, January 24, NAMM attendees will have opportunities to see and hear demonstrations of vintage Moog instruments and explore rarely seen archival material from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.

SoundExchange Ends Record-Setting Year with $462 Million in Total Distributions for 2012

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – SoundExchange today announced a new record with total year-end royalty payments reaching approximately $462 million (up 58 percent from the prior year) for 2012. Fourth quarter 2012 distribution also increased with more than 22,000 payments totaling approximately $134.9 million, a nearly 10 percent increase from its Q3 2012 distribution of $122.5 […]

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TC-Helicon and Sennheiser Join Forces for partnership in the field of vocal effects microphones

Christopher Laird Simmons

VICTORIA, B.C. (MuseWire) – Vocal processing expert TC-Helicon and audio specialist Sennheiser today unveiled their partnership in the field of vocal effects microphones. Combining their extensive expertise in creating tools for vocalists and microphone technology, the two companies have been working on joint research projects since 2011, and will launch a joint product at NAMM […]

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Extron Introduces New DMP 128 Audio DSP Models with Dante

Christopher Laird Simmons

ANAHEIM, Calif. /MuseWire/ — Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce three new DMP 128 Digital Matrix Processors with Dante network connectivity from Audinate. The DMP 128 is a 12×8 audio mixer featuring Extron ProDSP™, automixing, I/O expansion capabilities, and available AEC – acoustic echo cancellation. The three new DMP 128 AT models provide efficient scalability […]

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Over 25 Industry Consultants and Manufacturers Network Audio Uses Cases at AV Networking Congress 2013

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. /MuseWire/ — For the third straight year, the AV Networking Congress will be in session Tuesday, 29 January, at the Holiday Inn Amsterdam. This daylong event will feature real-world use cases and presentations, as well as interactive demonstrations and workshops. The panel discussions will be conducted by over 25 leading industry design consultants, […]

ASCAP Launches New PLAY MUSIC Licensing Campaign with Low-Cost, No Reporting License for Websites and Mobile Apps

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) – The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announced the launch of the ASCAP PLAY MUSIC License for Websites and Mobile Apps. Designed to make obtaining an ASCAP license easier and more affordable for individuals and small businesses, the new agreement is available now at www.ascap.com/licensing/digital. In just […]

Audinate Expands Worldwide Team, Steve Greenall joins Audinate as Director of Sales for EMEA and ASEAN countries

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – In order to support the proliferation of Audinate’s Dante media networking solution across the AV industry, Steve Greenall has joined Audinate as Director of Sales for Europe. Greenall, who resides in the UK, will also be responsible for leading sales activities in the Middle East, Africa and ASEAN countries. “Over the […]

Native Instruments opens up Japanese branch to expand Music technology manufacturing

Christopher Laird Simmons

TOKYO (MuseWire) – International music technology manufacturer Native Instruments is pleased to announce the opening of its dedicated Japanese branch in Harajuku, Tokyo. Established to directly serve the company’s long-standing Japanese user base and business partners, the new office is also intended to further expand the company’s footprint in the crucial Japanese market for music […]

Soundlib updates G-Player Gigastudio Sample Player to version 2

Christopher Laird Simmons

MuseWire NEWS: Soundlib this past week announced a new version of their G-Player sample instrument, originally designed to enable playback of Gigastudio samples and instruments on Mac OS and Windows. The new version is a free upgrade for registered users. New features include: New stack editor with independent VCA and VCF control, new Audio Mixer […]

Animoog v2 with 4-track Recorder announced by Moog Music

Christopher Laird Simmons

Music Industry Newswire NEWS: Moog Music this past week announced the latest version of their iOS app for iPad, the ANIMOOG V2. According to the company: This major update to the TEC-Award Nominated iOS synthesizer is a free update for existing Animoog users and includes many user requested features and product enhancements.

Music Computing releases ControlBLADE Gen3 Keyboard with 22-inch Touchscreen and with Mac OS or Windows On-board

Christopher Laird Simmons

AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) – Austin based Music Computing this week announced their latest portable keyboard workstation, the ControlBLADE Gen3, with a complete PC inside running Windows or Mac OS, with a 22-inch touchscreen, and a breakthrough price point of US$1899. Options include SSD and Intel i5 or i7 processors. The company describes their ControlBLADE Gen3 […]

UVI Sounds and Software unveils Vintage Legends virtual instrument

Christopher Laird Simmons

Paris, France (MuseWire) — UVI’s Vintage Legends has been announced and contains samples from many rare and desirable electronic synths. It’s desccibed by UVI as “Six brand-new soft synths with the brilliant depth and character of classic hardware. Instantly call up inspiration from: the Yamaha CS-70M, CS-40M and CS-20M, the crazy Italian Elka Synthex, the Rhodes Chroma, the king of FM – the Yamaha DX1, the rare DK Synergy and the classic K250 revisited.”

KORG Offers 64-bit Support for Legacy Collection Software on both Mac and Windows Platforms

Christopher Laird Simmons

MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – This week Korg announced 64-bit native capabilitiy for their popular Legacy Collection virtual music instruments. Korg’s Legacy Collection is a complete software recreation of five legendary KORG Synthesizers – the MS-20, Polysix, Mono/Poly, M1 and WAVESTATION – complemented by the included MDE-X Effects Suite, which boasts 19 different effects algorithms. UPDATE […]

New Book: Sample Magic announces ‘Classic Tracks – The Real Stories Behind 68 Seminal Recordings’ by Richard Buskin

Christopher Laird Simmons

LONDON, U.K. (MuseWire) – Sample Magic has announced the publication of its latest book, Richard Buskin’s “Classic Tracks” (ISBN: 978-0-9564460-2-2; 420pp). In “Classic Tracks,” New York Times best-selling author Richard Buskin unearths the true stories behind 68 seminal recordings. “Classic Tracks” includes more than 350 colour and black-and-white images across 420 pages. What really went […]

ASCAP to Distribute More Than $1.8 Million in Plus Cash Awards to reward writers whose works have a unique prestige value

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) – More than $1.8 million in cash awards for 2012-2013 will be distributed to songwriter and composer members of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) by the Society’s ASCAP Plus Awards Panels, it was announced today by ASCAP President & Chairman Paul Williams. The purpose of these special […]

StudioBLADE Generation 3 Music Workstations launched with 22-inch LED Multi-Touchscreen

Christopher Laird Simmons

AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) — Music Computing, the makers of the StudioBLADE line of all-in-one music keyboard production stations announced today the Gen3 versions, which represents another leap in performance and value. The StudioBLADE Gen3 is all-in-one music production command and control center, which allow users to compose; record, mix, and master songs that are ready for radio or direct Internet distribution.

Haken Audio updates Continuum Fingerboard hands-on electronic instrument and MIDI controller to 5.30

Christopher Laird Simmons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (MuseWire) — Haken Audio has announced the latest update for their Continuum Fingerboard hands-on electronic instrument and MIDI controller. The number of carefully crafted internal preset sounds has dramatically increased from 18 to 66. Included in these new sounds are designs using non-linear feedback filtering for wind physical models, granular sounds based on predefined timbre data, and sounds which take advantage of the other new design options available in 5.30.

New Doepfer Dark Energy II Analog Synthesizer announced with ‘completely different filter type’ from original

Christopher Laird Simmons

GRAEFELFING, Germany (MuseWire) – Audio hardware developer Doepfer has announced availability of its new Dark Energy II Analog Synthesizer, a redesigned version of the original Dark Energy, a standalone monophonic analogue synthesizer with built-in USB/MIDI interfacing and CV connectivity released to much critical acclaim in 2010. So why the need to redesign something so successful […]

Bob Moog Foundation’s Educational Initiative Ignites Rare Collaboration Between Asheville City School and Buncombe County Schools

Christopher Laird Simmons

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (MuseWire) — Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool (DBSS), the Bob Moog Foundation’s hallmark educational project, is expanding to serve two school districts in Western North Carolina. Twenty-five teachers from Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools will be teaching the 10-week curriculum to over 500 second grade students beginning in January. This marks the first time that the two school districts have collaborated on a teaching program.

Plugin Alliance LLC contributes six multi-format plugins to Avid’s new AAX Pack for Pro Tools

Christopher Laird Simmons

WILMINGTON, Del. (MuseWire) – The new American pro audio plug-in company Plugin Alliance LLC is proud to announce that it has contributed six multi-format (including AAX DSP/AAX Native) plug-ins to Burlington, Massachusetts-headquartered digital audio and video technology creator Avid’s recently-released AAX Pack, making it the main contributor to this 18-plug-in-strong bundle. The AAX (Avid Audio […]

Indonesian Performers Jogja Hip Hop Foundation Bring Cultural Diplomacy to Main Street America

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – The U.S. Department of State announced today that Indonesian performers Jogja Hip Hop Foundation is traveling from Yogyakarta, Indonesia to communities across America as part of a cultural diplomacy initiative, Center Stage, from November 15 to December 8. Center StageSM brings performing artists from Haiti, Indonesia, and Pakistan to the United […]

Audinate announces first phase of its global expansion, adds new Manager of Global Support Services at US headquarters in Portland

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – Audinate has announced the first phase of its new global expansion, with the addition of a new Manager of Global Support Services based out of its U.S. headquarters in Portland. Landon Gentry has joined Audinate to lead its worldwide support organization, and will take particular responsibility for directly supporting U.S. based […]

Yamaha Pro Audio and Steinberg launch NUAGE: An Advanced Production System

Christopher Laird Simmons

Shizuoka, Japan (MuseWire) – Today, Yamaha and Steinberg have joined forces to create an advanced production system – NUAGE – that empowers professionals in the television, advertising, film, and media industries with unprecedented capabilities and efficiency. Yamaha hardware integrates seamlessly with Steinberg software in a cohesive platform that ushers in a new era of post-production […]

RØDE announces the RODE Reporter Microphone

Christopher Laird Simmons

SURRY HILLS, NSW (MuseWire) – Australian audio equipment manufacturer RØDE Microphones has announced a new addition to its line of broadcast and AV products, the Reporter. Designed for handheld interview and presentation applications, the Reporter features an omnidirectional dynamic capsule that is designed to allow the user freedom of use, without the technique related issues […]

Native Instruments introduces SESSION HORNS – a new KONTAKT instrument that features the sound of a four-piece horn section

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced SESSION HORNS, a new KONTAKT instrument that features the sound of a four-piece horn section. Notable for its pristine and authentic sound, SESSION HORNS is designed to allow producers of all levels access to high quality horns, and includes a number of features that make it a […]

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