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.

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iZotope Technology Licensing Offers Audio Solutions for Mobile Devices

Christopher Laird Simmons

Cambridge, Mass. (MuseWire) – iZotope, Inc., a research-driven audio signal processing company born out of MIT, is offering high quality DSP to mobile application developers through their extensive licensing program. For nearly a decade iZotope has worked with small and large companies in Music, Film, TV and Radio Broadcast, Corporate A/V, Consumer Electronics, Business and […]

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V-Plugs Releases the Uranium compressor

Christopher Laird Simmons

Haifa, Israel (MuseWire) – V-Plugs is proud to announce the release of the Uranium compressor. Based on V-Plugs new “Smart Dynamic Control” technology (SDC), Uranium presents an alternative to classic compressors with new distinctive sound and features. Unique technology: The new SDC technology™ uses a sophisticated ‘look ahead’ algorithm that analyzes the signal level over […]

SimChris: Music Industry Life 05.21.10

Christopher Laird Simmons

COLUMN: One of the more interesting tidbits I’ve run across this week, was the rumor of a new product from venerable synth builder Tom Oberheim. He apparently told a person that a new “Two-voice” model would be in the works for later this year, possibly Sept. 2010 (as reported on the Moog forum). Basically, this would likely be a rebirth of the classic two module, plus sequencer, plus keyboard SEM-based setup (or the “TVS”).

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Audiofile Engineering Launches MIDI Surface for iPhone OS

Christopher Laird Simmons

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (MuseWire) – ­ Musicians and music lovers who use MIDI technology have a remarkable new way to create, control and connect with their instruments. Audiofile Engineering, a leading developer of audio software for Mac platforms, has released MIDI Surface for iPhone OS. Designed for use with Line 6’s one-of-a-kind MIDI Mobilizer hardware accessory, […]

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Native Instruments Introduces DEEP FREQ

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced DEEP FREQ, a powerful effects processing suite for use with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER. Complementing the acclaimed DEEP RECONSTRUCTIONS and DEEP TRANSFORMATIONS packages, DEEP FREQ focuses on intense and intricate frequency manipulation to transform audio material in innovative and inspiring ways. Created by expert […]

Euphonix MC Control v2 for Artist Series – Now Shipping

Christopher Laird Simmons

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (MuseWire) – Euphonix, now part of Avid, announced last month their new v2 edition of the MC Control, popular with users of Apple Logic, MOTU Digital Performer, and Steinberg Cubase on the Mac OS X platform. Music instrument dealers like Sweetwater now have the new product in stock. Euphonix, a world leader […]

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Arturia Announces New update for BRASS 2.0

Christopher Laird Simmons

MEYLAN, France (MuseWire) – Arturia has announced today their latest release version of Brass. Version 2.05 makes this unique and highly regarded software even better, according to the company. The update features various bug fixes and enhancements, as you might expect with a dot revision. Updated: * MIDI control : redesigned to show MIDI activity […]

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Roland Announces FG Connects Live Download for Fantom G

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Made exclusively for the Roland’s Fantom-G Series Workstations, this FREE “FG Connects Live” download emphasizes the powerful live performance potential of your Fantom-G, adding new patches, live sets, rhythm patterns, and more. FG Connects Live Update Includes: Hundreds of new dance, pop and hip-hop oriented patches; New orchestral sounds including […]

Dave Smith Mopho Keyboard Analog Synth is Now Shipping

Christopher Laird Simmons

Half Moon Bay, Calif. (MuseWire) – Dave Smith Instruments has released a keyboard version of Mopho, DSI’s popular desktop synthesizer module. The Mopho Keyboard is a monophonic synthesizer with an all-analog signal path, an expanded user interface, and a full-sized, semi-weighted keyboard action. From a functional perspective, the Mopho Keyboard does not do anything radically […]

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Omnisphere and Trilian v1.3 Updates now available

Christopher Laird Simmons

BURBANK, Calif. (MuseWire) – Originally announced at Musikmesse 2010 where Eric Persing demonstrated some of the new features, Spectrasonics this weekend announced that the latest v1.3 update for Omnisphere and Trilian are now available for download. Notable to these updates is likely enhanced support for some issues with Pro Tools 8 LE on Windows, and […]

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Camel Audio Announces Updated Sound Sets for Alchemy, Ends Development of Chameleon 5000

Christopher Laird Simmons

SYNTH NEWS: Camel Audio announces Luftrum: Ambient is “a journey between worlds, from summer afternoons to the icy depths of space.” With dense washes of warm, shimmering pads and soundscapes, gentle guitar and piano arpeggios, music boxes, delicate, and ethereal sound effects that totter between beauty and despair, this is a particularly inspiring collection for the ambient musician, film, TV or game soundtrack composer.

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Himalaya: Antiquity for DCAM Synth Squad

Christopher Laird Simmons

LONDON, U.K. (MuseWire) – FXpansion & Electric Himalaya are proud to present Himalaya: Antiquity, a collection of all-new presets for DCAM: Synth Squad. The scope of Antiquity’s chunky, vintage sounds is breathtaking, and its musical character will keep you playing for hours. Features Include: Fat, lush OB-style brass sounds and classic analogue leads and basses. […]

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ASK Video Announces Cubase 5 Level 3 Tutorial

Christopher Laird Simmons

ONTARIO, Canada (MuseWire) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, announces the Cubase 5 Level 3 DVD tutorial. This third installment in a four-part series will ship May 10, 2010. In Cubase 5 Level 3, ASK Video CEO and Cubase guru Steve Kostrey builds upon the topics covered in […]

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Toontrack announces the Music City USA SDX

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – Like it, love it or leave it, Nashville Tennessee is Music City USA. With more labels, publishers, writers, producers, musicians and artists per capita than any other city in North America, Nashville knows a thing or two about great music, and more importantly – great sounding music. With the city’s history & […]

The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business

Christopher Laird Simmons

SEATTLE, Wash. (MuseWire) – “The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business” (ISBN: 978-1-935359-33-3) was just released by author Loren Weisman. The book is a detailed analysis of the subjects that all musicians should understand and apply in order to pursue a successful and sustainable career in music. Full of ideas and practical advice, […]

Diplomacy Through Music: Kareem Salama Tours the Middle East

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – A key priority for the Obama Administration, as outlined in the President's Cairo speech of June 4, 2009, is launching “a new beginning” in America's relationship with the Muslim world. The State Department's public diplomacy professionals in Washington and at U.S. Embassies around the globe are actively pursuing a variety of […]

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Native Instruments Releases MASCHINE 1.5

Christopher Laird Simmons

SYNTH NEWS: Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.5, a major free update that significantly increases the functionality and creative potential of the acclaimed computer-based music production system. With more classic drum machine features, improved host integration, new sampling functions, an extended sound library, and even more efficient workflow

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Native Instruments Introduces PARANORMAL SPECTRUMS

Christopher Laird Simmons

BERLIN (MuseWire) – ­ Native Instruments today introduced PARANORMAL SPECTRUMS, a new KORE-powered instrument that creates mysterious and unsettling sonic atmospheres. For use with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER, PARANORMAL SPECTRUMS is a powerful resource for suspenseful film and game scores in the horror, thriller and mystery domain, and is also suitable for […]

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Toontrack Music releases EZmix

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – Toontrack Music has released the next product in the Toontrack Software Tools line, EZmix. For all the track and songwriters with tight deadlines and a mobile work situation out there, Toontrack, in collaboration with DSP developers par excellence Overloud, has developed EZmix. EZmix is a simple (EZ), yet powerful, mixing tool that […]

Open Labs has announced new version of rackmount instrument system, the SoundSlate FW

Christopher Laird Simmons

AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) – Introducing Open Labs’ SoundSlateâ„¢ FW, the ultimate virtual instrument player and hardware DAW for your keyboard workstation or FireWire (1394) audio interface, contained in a sexy 1U rackmountable case for $1999 SRP. SoundSlateâ„¢ redefines music production and performance by incorporating Open Labs’ music operating environment including the critically acclaimed virtual instrument […]

Record Producer and L.A. Radio Personality Danielle Egnew Joins Music Industry Newswire as Editor

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Online-based recording industry publication adds noted music producer, recording artist, and on-air radio personality Danielle Egnew to its editorial staff. Egnew will contribute expertise on issues related to the business of music, album production, and independent film. MuseWire(TM) is a publication of Neotrope(R) Entertainment, established in California in 1983. “We’re […]

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Justin Timberlake Joins ASCAP ‘I Create Music’ EXPO Lineup for One-on-One Conversation with Bill Withers

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Music superstar Justin Timberlake has joined the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO lineup to be part of a first-ever feature for the conference, a One-on-One Conversation between two Grammy Award-winning music creators, when he engages in a conversation with legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers. Justin Timberlake is a songwriter, performer, producer, […]

Darius Rucker Partners with Sparkart for Web – New Site is Now Live

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Sparkart Group, Inc., an Oakland-based full-service independent digital agency, is on board to develop, design, and manage the official website of Capitol recording artist, Darius Rucker. The official new site is now live at www.dariusrucker.com . Rucker joins Sparkart’s roster of notable music clients which includes Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, […]

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VirSyn Announce Release of Matrix 2.0

Christopher Laird Simmons

PFINZTAL, Germany (MuseWire) – MATRIX 2.0 – The Voice Coder goes classic. Two Vocoders in one! Inspired by the legendary VSM 201 Vocoder from Sennheiser VirSyn has given MATRIX an additional Filter module modelling the analog sound of the VSM. But to make it even better they have extended the filter range by adding two […]

Dionne Warwick, Chris and Kyle Massey, Dave Koz and Maddie Lauer light up Starlight’s Annual ‘A Stellar Night’ Gala

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – At Starlight Children’s Foundation’s (www.starlight.org) annual “A Stellar Night” gala, presented by California Pizza Kitchen, on Friday, March 19, 2010 at The Century Plaza Hyatt Regency Hotel, Starlight presented Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of California Pizza Kitchen, with its 2010 “Heart of Gold Award” and Noel […]

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Arturia updates Analog Factory virtual instrument gallery to v2.5

Christopher Laird Simmons

Meylan, France (MuseWire) – Version 2.5 of Arturia Analog Factory now includes new interface, MIDI control center, presets finally responds to aftertouch (!), and improved compatibility with Vista/Windows 7. Analog Factory is a powerful, yet extremely easy to use virtual instrument. Loaded with 3500 legendary sounds (instead of 2000 in the first version) carefully selected […]

One box to rule them all: Arturia announces ‘The One’

Christopher Laird Simmons

Meylan, France (MuseWire) – Arturia has announced a new virtual instrument buying experience called, “The ONE.” With this product, according to the company, “The One is an innovative product that offers eight of our best software titles (Moog Modular V, Jupiter 8V, CS-80V, ARP2600V, MinimoogV, Prophet V, Analog Factory and also Brass 2). With a […]

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Planet Waves releases ProTune and ProTempo iPHONE APPS

Christopher Laird Simmons

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Planet Waves is pleased to launch two new user-friendly, convenient apps for iPhone & iPod Touch users: the ProTune tuner application and the ProTempo metronome application. Planet Waves' ProTune app turns the iPhone or iPod touch into the ultimate portable instrument tuner. Dedicated modes for guitar, bass, violin, banjo and other […]

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Native Instruments Introduces EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2, a new KONTAKT PLAYER-based instrument for movie, TV and game composers. Developed in collaboration with the renowned sound design house Heavyocity and powered by the industry-leading KONTAKT engine, EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 includes a further arsenal of highly expressive instruments, rhythms and ambiences that can […]

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Camel Audio announces Alchemy Player

Christopher Laird Simmons

Worcestershire, UK (MuseWire) – Alchemy Player is the perfect solution if you lust after the sounds of Alchemy but don’t want to create your own presets. It’s also extremely affordable at just $59 / €49 / £39. The Player is included free when you purchase any Alchemy soundbank, turning each of these banks into a […]

GForce announces OptiTron for M-Tron Pro

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berkshire, UK (MuseWire) – GForce Software has announced a new sound pack for existing users of M-Tron Pro, which brings the delightful “antique” Mattel Optigan into the 21st century. According to the company: “For many moons we have harboured the desire to release a full set of sounds recorded from our grainy old Optigan. We […]

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Open Sound Control for Kyma: Bidirectional communication between Kyma, iPad, Lemur, and other OSC-enabled devices

Christopher Laird Simmons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (MuseWire) – Symbolic Sound Corporation has expanded the list of real-time controllers and software that can communicate with its Kyma sound design environment by adding support for Open Sound Control (OSC) to its Paca(rana) sound engine. By connecting a Paca or Pacarana to the Ethernet, sound designers, musicians, and researchers using Kyma on […]

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Native Instruments Announces ALICIA’S KEYS for Kontakt

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today announced ALICIA’S KEYS, a new software that recreates Alicia Keys’ personal grand piano with outstanding authenticity and playability. Developed in close collaboration with the Grammy-winning artist, the software is used as the primary instrument on her new album and on the current world tour. ALICIA’S KEYS is a […]

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Native Instruments Introduces SCARBEE VINTAGE KEYS for Kontakt

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments has just introduced SCARBEE VINTAGE KEYS, a new set of software instruments that provide highly expressive and authentic renditions of the most legendary electric pianos, for use in KONTAKT 4 and the free KONTAKT PLAYER. Based on the acclaimed Scarbee sample libraries that have become a staple in professional […]

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