For its 25th anniversary, Arturia launches ASTROLAB stage synthesizer keyboard with 34 iconic instruments onboard
/MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — ARTURIA today announced a new, innovative stage and studio synthesizer keyboard, they call ASTROLAB, an “Avant-garde Stage Keyboard,” as part of their 25th anniversary in the music instrument business. Accorsing to the company, “Astrolab offers a vast spectrum of classic and modern sounds. AstroLab is a 61-key stage keyboard combining the power of synthesis, intuitive controls, and an innovative ecosystem – inviting musicians to focus on their creative expression.
2024 ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards Now Open for Voting, Nominees Announced
NEW YORK /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Honoring the musical storytellers scoring the past year’s top films, television series and video games, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced this week the nominees for the 2024 ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards. A first-of-its-kind program among US performing rights organizations, the ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards gives the ASCAP composer community a forum to recognize the artistic accomplishments of their peers.
The Crow Hill Company’s New Small String Gestures Sample Library Enhances Composing for Film, TV and Pop
EDINBURGH, UK /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Take control of an intimate string section performing an evocative collection of shifting musical passages with The Crow Hill Company’s new Small String Gestures sample library, the second release in what they are calling a “hysteresis” approach to sample collection and music instrument playing. It’s a complement to their prior release, String Murmurations.
Gibson Garage London is a new flagship store for all things Gibson: a place to explore Gibson’s 130-year music history, outside the US
LONDON /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Opening to the public Feb. 24, 2024, the new Gibson Garage London is a ground-breaking flagship store for all things Gibson, located in historic London. At the Gibson Garage London kickoff event, Gibson announced it has entered into a collaborative partnership with one of the most influential musicians in history, Jimmy Page, an icon across all genres of music, art, and culture and co-founder of one of the biggest bands of all time, Led Zeppelin.
Time for Twang! Fuse Audio Labs VREV-63 Surf Spring Reverb Plugin Released
MUSEWIRE – MUSIC NEWS / As my dad used to say in the ’60s, “hang loose.” Fuse Audio Labs has announced their latest audio plugin, the VREV-63. which is “the ripping reincarnation of the legendary tube driven spring reverb from the sixties: the godfather of surf guitar sound! Hooked up in front of an amp, the drippy and splashy sound of this mysterious box has inspired countless reggae, dub, garage, rockabilly, jazz and spaghetti western artists. Play off the hook on incredibly long and inspiring
Lowell Chamber Orchestra premieres new edition of Julia Perry’s SYMPHONY FOR VIOLAS AND BASSES, from new edition by LCO music director Orlando Cela
LOWELL, Mass. /MUSEWIRE – Music News / — On Sunday, February 18, 2024, 3 p.m., The Lowell Chamber Orchestra will present the first Massachusetts performance of Julia Perry’s “Symphony for Violas and Basses,” from a new edition by LCO’s music director Orlando Cela. The new edition looks to celebrate Perry’s centenary of her birth, and provide a clear template from which other ensembles can perform this work from one of America’s most influential and underappreciated composers.
ContinuuCon 2024 Electronic Music Conference Scheduled for Pittsburgh in April, with Tickets Now on Sale
PITTSBURGH, Pa. / MUSEWIRE – Music News / — This year’s ContinuuCon 2024 Electronic Music Conference will take place in the U.S. for those who have been unable to avail themselves of some of the exotic locales around the world of prior years. The sixth international Haken Continuum Conference, is returning to the U.S. on April 26–28. This year’s event will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Musicians, sound designers, software developers, and music enthusiasts are invited to explore the wo
Music News: Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 Makes a Huge Splash
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /MUSEWIRE/ — Under a canopy of stars, Pompano Beach was transformed into a haven for jazz enthusiasts as over 10,000 music fans showed up for the beachside celebration. Jazz royalty including Branford Marsalis, Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee held court on the Champion Porsche Stage at Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 and captivated audiences with their incredible talent.
Music News: Infinite Creativity: HitPaw Voice Changer 1.4.0 Newly Released with AI Cover Feature
NEW YORK, N.Y. /MUSEWIRE/ — HitPaw, a company specializing in digital multimedia solutions, has now launched HitPaw Voice Changer 1.4.0 with the exciting update of AI Cover feature. The newest 1.4.0 version of HitPaw Voice Changer allows users to transform their audio files into the styles of various iconic artists like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Drake. The 1.4.0 aims to offer a unique and personalized audio experience.
Music News: Artists’ Addiction Records In Partnership with Tavola Productions to Release The Original Television Soundtrack to The Beloved Show ‘Lidia’s Kitchen’ On December 15
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /MUSEWIRE/ — Artists’ Addiction Records and Tavola Productions have teamed up for the release of the “LIDIA’S KITCHEN: ORIGINAL TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK,” on December 15, 2023; available on all digital platforms. The album is the musical backdrop to the beloved public television show “Lidia’s Kitchen” hosted by world-renowned chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, television host, and Italian food ambassador Lidia Bastianich.
Music News: Lowell Chamber Orchestra Receives Three-Year Funding for Advancement Of BIPOC Composers
LOWELL, Mass. /MUSEWIRE/ — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has been inducted into the Barr Foundation’s “Creative Vitality Grant Program,” in order to continue its mission of providing the greater Lowell area with the most diverse classical music.
Music News: Guided By Voices Fans to Celebrate Band at Special Boston-Area Event
BOSTON, Mass. /MUSEWIRE/ — The venerable indie rock band Guided By Voices (GBV) recently celebrated 40 years of music with several thousand fans in its hometown of Dayton, Ohio, performing two sold-out shows at the Dayton Masonic Center over Labor Day weekend. In the spirit of bringing that celebration to Boston, four local fans (calling themselves the Textbook Committee) have organized Forever Since Heedfest, which brings three GBV tribute bands and diehard fans from near and far to Warehouse XI in Somerville, MA this February.
Music News: HitPaw Voice Changer V1.2.0 Released: Dive into the Music World with HitPaw
NEW YORK, N.Y. /MUSEWIRE/ — We are thrilled to announce the release of HitPaw V1.2.0, a significant update to our already popular software that expands its capabilities. With this new version, we are introducing two exciting new features, adding to our existing functionality and offering even more versatility and creativity to our users.
Music News: Charles E. Smith Life Communities Sets the Stage for Artful Living
ROCKVILLE, Md. /MUSEWIRE/ — Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) today announced the launch of a new LifeLAB program offering complimentary community classes, events and webinars for today’s modern elder. The program offers fun and interactive learning opportunities to tour and learn about the benefits of living at Charles E. Smith Life Communities while enjoying music, wine, coffee, hors d’oeuvres, interactive art and more.
Music News: Renowned pianist and conductor, Boris Cepeda, relocates to Atlanta and unveils European Piano Academy
ATLANTA, Ga. /MUSEWIRE/ — Boris Cepeda, an accomplished pianist and conductor, will now call Atlanta home. It’s a groundbreaking move made possible through a “genius” visa designated for individuals with extraordinary abilities. This move marks a significant chapter in his illustrious career.