Category: Story Index

Jane Bach Leads Songwriter Round at Bluebird Cafe with Sandra Piller, Kati Mac, and Billy Lee

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) — Songwriters from California, New York, and Nashville join in a country music tradition at the legendary Bluebird Cafe for “Jane Bach and Friends” on Saturday night, October 6. “This will be a fun evening featuring songs that were hits […]

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Cakewalk announces Sonar X2 Now Available for Download

Christopher Laird Simmons

BOSTON, Mass. (MuseWire) – Introducing SONAR X2 Producer- now available: From getting a great tone to releasing the final mix, today’s musicians must master every element of the music production process. SONAR X2 is there every step of the way and takes each element to the next level of power and usability. And thanks to […]

Hollywood Welcomes Nashville as Jane Bach, Sandra Piller, and Kyle Megginson Perform a Songwriter’s Round at Genghis Cohen

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) — Getting to hear great songs is the whole point of a Nashville-style songwriter’s “round” and that opportunity comes to Hollywood at Genghis Cohen on Monday, September 24. “This is a great location for a songwriter’s round,” notes Jane Bach, […]

Korg Releases Seven New Sound Libraries for Kronos

Christopher Laird Simmons

MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Korg announces the availability of seven additional expansion libraries and sample sound libraries for the Korg Kronos Music Workstation. These expansion libraries include: EXs64 KARO Ethno World and EXs67 KARO Upright Piano by KARO, as well as new titles from Korg’s newest third party sound developers, Irish Acts and Kid Nepro. […]

In the Mood Music – Cecilia Noel and the Wild Clams

John Scott G

MuseWire BOOK SERIAL – Ambient Deviant Speedmetal Polka: Chapter NINE – In the Mood Music — If you are fortunate enough to be exposed to the music of Cecilia Noel and the Wild Clams, one thing is certain: you will be moving your hips as they perform a wicked amalgamation of funk, salsa, soul, pop, […]

SampleRobot 4.25 for Mac OS X announced by Skylife

Christopher Laird Simmons

BERLIN, Germany (MuseWire) – SKYLIFE has announced an updated cross platform version of their premier sampling suite, now available for both Mac OSX and for Windows OS. SampleRobot Pro and Multi-X are now upated to version 4.25 with optimized cross-platform support for Mac OS X and Windows 7. Furthermore an updated operation manual is included. […]

Ambient Deviant Speedmetal Polka: Chapter 8 – Powder Keg

John Scott G

MuseWire BOOK SERIAL – Ambient Deviant Speedmetal Polka: Chapter EIGHT – Powder Keg — A truly exciting band is one with the ability to make your hair stand up all over your body and make you forget you missed dinner when you rushed to their show right after work. It is a group you will […]

U.S. Department of State Announces American Music Abroad Tour to Asia

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with American Voices, announced today that the Birmingham, Alabama-based Acoustic Rock/Americana group Act of Congress will tour Asia this fall as part of the American Music Abroad series. Act of Congress will tour Thailand (September 2-10), the Philippines […]

Novation MiniNova Synth Keyboard Announced

Christopher Laird Simmons

High Wycombe, Bucks, UK (MuseWire) – Novation today announced the new addition to their synthesizer keyboard line-up, the MiniNova. As described by the company, it is “is a compact, super-cool performance synth with the same sound engine as it’s big brother: the UltraNova. It comes with 256 huge onboard sounds which you can tweak with […]

MASCHINE 2 the next generation unveiled by Native Instruments

Christopher Laird Simmons

BERLIN, Germany (MuseWire) – As expected, due to the recent major price drop on the original and popular MASCHINE, today Native Instruments has announced the new generation of MASCHINE, its critically acclaimed groove production studio. Coming October 1, 2012, both MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO will receive a major overhaul with new updates to hardware and […]

Wobble Wobble Woo! REVIEW: SONiVOX Dubstep Destruction Tools Software Bundle

Christopher Laird Simmons

REVIEW: It’s not uncommon for software publishers to, at some point, bundle together various previously released products into a newly birthed bundle-of-joy, and SONiVOX has done just this with their recently birthed Dubstep Destruction Tools box set. The bundle, or toolkit as they call it, combines four products: Wobble, the Dubstep Grime Generator; TWIST, the […]

Sony Creative announces Sound Forge Pro for Mac OS X

Christopher Laird Simmons

MIDDLETON, Wisc. (MuseWire) – Sony Creative Software have announced their venerable sound editing tool, Sound Forge Pro, will very soon be coming to Apple’s OS X platform. As the company describes it, the product has been “re-thought, re-imagined and re-invented” presumably for the Mac userbase and more audio-friendly aspects of Apple’s platform (issues with Mountain […]

Symetrix Expands SYMNET Audio DSP with Radius 12×8 and Dante-network Support

Christopher Laird Simmons

SEATTLE, Wash. (MuseWire) – Symetrix recently announced the Radius 12×8, a Dante-networkable, fixed I/O, open-architecture digital signal processor expanding the innovative SymNet platform. Radius may be installed as a standalone processor or used in conjunction with SymNet Edge or third party Dante(TM) network enabled devices to achieve the scalability and flexibility needed to meet the […]

Unearthly Frequencies: Debby Holiday

John Scott G

MuseWire BOOK SERIAL – Ambient Deviant Speedmetal Polka: Chapter SEVEN – Unearthly Frequencies: Debby Holiday — Debby Holiday can use her voice with both precision and abandon in such a way that it reverberates inside your noggin. And even better, she touches your soul. Time sped up. The stars stood still. Inside Luna Park’s downstairs […]

Native Instruments Introduces CONANT GARDENS for MASCHINE: hip-hop, funk, afrobeat and deep house

Christopher Laird Simmons

BERLIN, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced CONANT GARDENS, a new MASCHINE Expansion that reflects the soulful side of Detroit – covering hip-hop, funk, afrobeat and deep house. Named after the district of Detroit renowned as the birthplace of many African American musicians and artists, this expansion explores the distinctive sound of the neighborhood […]

Review: Shure KSM42 Large Dual-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Vocal Mic

Danielle Egnew

REVIEW: You’ve been kidnapped by evil Audio Trolls and locked in an underground bunker. You are allowed to live only if you produce the world’s best vocal recording. You’re allowed only one microphone to capture the perfect vocal tone on a soprano, a tenor, an alto and a bass vocalist — in the pop, rock, […]

Songwriter’s Round at Douglas Corner Cafe Offers Hit Songs From Jane Bach, Sandra Piller, Becky Hobbs, and Nik & Sam

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) — Attracting Nashville’s finest songwriters, the Douglas Corner Cafe is a legendary site for great performances in country music. “It’s always an honor playing Douglas Corner Cafe,” states Jane Bach, who will be leading a writer’s round in the famous venue […]

Shore Business, Bands and Beach Clubs Team Up to Fight Hunger at Surfside Food Drive

Christopher Laird Simmons

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (MuseWire) — Move For Hunger presents the Fourth Annual Surfside Food Drive and Concert Series to benefit the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. While hunger may not be on people’s minds during the summer holidays, hunger takes no vacations. The summer months can be some of the most difficult for food banks and struggling families as children who receive subsidized lunches are home from school.

EASTWEST to Kick Off 25th Anniversary With New MASTERS SERIES of Virtual Instruments

Christopher Laird Simmons

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (MuseWire) – EASTWEST founder and producer Doug Rogers is pulling out all of the stops to celebrate the company’s 25th Anniversary in 2013. Only a handful of music software companies can claim a quarter-century of longevity and success, and EASTWEST has been an industry leader from the beginning. Rogers has signed several industry […]

Mopho x4 Analog Synth Keyboard announced by Dave Smith

Christopher Laird Simmons

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (MuseWire) – Dave Smith this week introduced his newest analog synth treat, the 4-voice polyphonic Mopho x4 keyboard. According to the company, Dave Smith Instruments (DSI), “Mopho x4 is the newest addition to DSI’s revered line of analog subtractive synthesizers. Building upon the same award winning voice architecture of the Mopho and […]

Linkin Park met with US Dept. of State and Energy on Access to Energy: Music for Relief efforts

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – Members of the Grammy(R)-winning rock band Linkin Park met with U.S. Ambassador Carlos Pascual, Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy Rick Duke this week to discuss efforts to provide access to modern energy to the more than 1.3 billion people currently without access […]

BOOK SERIAL – Ambient Deviant Speedmetal Polka Chapter 6 – Hiding in Plain Sight: Rob Kendt, the Man Behind Millhouse

John Scott G

MuseWire BOOK SERIAL – Ambient Deviant Speedmetal Polka: Chapter SIX – Hiding in Plain Sight: Rob Kendt, the Man Behind Millhouse — Songwriters can succeed in more than one style of music but artists tend to do better by sticking to one easily-identifiable sound. So what happens when a multi-genre songwriter is the leader of […]

SoundExchange and BandPage Collaborate to Put $2M in Unclaimed Royalties in Musicians Pockets

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – SoundExchange, a music industry non-profit focused on distributing digital performance royalties to recording artists and record labels, and BandPage, a leading solution for musicians to manage their presence online, recently teamed up to notify recording artists of unclaimed royalties with SoundExchange. Together the two groups identified more than $2 million in […]

Sandra Piller Proves That ‘Love Goes On’ With 6-Song EP Dedicated To Her Late Husband Michael Piller

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) — Shady Hill Records is celebrating the release of Sandra Piller’s new six-song EP, “Love Goes On.” Following on the heels of her full length album, “Days Like These,” the new recording is dedicated to her late husband, Michael. Michael […]

ARC 2 Software Room Correction System from IK Multimedia Updated

Christopher Laird Simmons

MODENA, Italy (MuseWire) – IK Multimedia, a leading music technology company, in collaboration with Audyssey(R), a leader in consumer and professional audio products, this past week announced Version 2 of ARC – Advanced Room Correction System – for Mac/PC DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). ARC is the first acoustic correction system that combines a measurement microphone, […]

Audinate’s Dante Networks the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – Last month millions turned out in London, England, to mark Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne. Not since Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee 1897, has Great Britain celebrated a monarch’s 60th anniversary. Needless to say an event of this magnitude required a reliable and flexible networking transport, and Audinate’s award winning […]

Zero-G releases the expressive Sax Supreme for KONTAKT

Christopher Laird Simmons

LONDON, U.K. (MuseWire) – The sample and sound design wizards at Zero-G Limited have released a new sound library, “Sax Supreme,” featuring the warmth natural sound of a real vintage soprano saxophone. With its straightforward and easy-to-use interface and Advanced Kontakt Scripting is allows for highly expressive playing. According to the company, the new product […]

Book Review: ‘Love is the Cure’ by Elton John

John Scott G

REVIEW: Written from the heart, Elton John’s “Love is the Cure” will confound those expecting to read about his musical career but in discussing AIDS and the work of foundations seeking to eradicate the disease, John has created a valuable document. Perplexing. That’s the word to describe Love is the Cure, the short book or […]

SoundExchange together with AFM, SAG-AFTRA and The Fund Announce Four New Reciprocal Agreements with Artist Societies Worldwide

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – SoundExchange announced today, in conjunction with the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and The AFM and AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund (“The AFM and AFTRA Fund”), that the organizations have signed four multilateral reciprocal agreements for collection of […]

Native Instruments introduces RAW VOLTAGE for instant use with MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced RAW VOLTAGE, a new MASCHINE Expansion which captures the sound of a huge modular synthesizer system. For instant use with MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO, RAW VOLTAGE contains kits, instruments and patterns that share the unique, rich and organic sound characteristics of analog synthesis. A compact version of […]

Additional Music Industry Leaders Join SoundExchange Board of Directors

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – Last week, SoundExchange announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Ray Hair and Paul Robinson will bring their collective knowledge and fresh perspectives garnered from their work across and within the music industry to the SoundExchange board. Crabtree-Ireland, Hair and Robinson will fill the […]

Sony introduces SpectraLayers Pro – Spectral Waveform Editing Software

Christopher Laird Simmons

MADISON, Wis. (MuseWire) – Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, today released SpectraLayers PRO, the newest addition to its line of award-winning software for audio and video production. An intelligent audio editing program, SpectraLayers operates directly on waveform spectra using a wide variety of smart editing tools. Through […]

Hollywood Meets Nashville as Jane Bach, Sandra Piller, Kelly Fitzgerald and Joey Sykes Perform a Songwriter’s Round at Genghis Cohen

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) — The intimate setting of Hollywood’s Genghis Cohen is an ideal place to enjoy the lyrics and melodies of terrific songs and this will be especially true on Tuesday night, July 24, as the club hosts a Nashville-style songwriter’s round. […]

UVI announces Emulation One, the sequel prequel to the now famous Emulation 2

Christopher Laird Simmons

Paris, France (MuseWire) – New from UNIVERS SONS (UVI), Emulation One is the sequel prequel to the now famous Emulation 2, presents you with the unbridled sonic imprint of this “nearly affordable and compact” sampler from 1981. Used by greats such as Vangelis, Herbie Hancock, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Genesis, Kitaro, Jean-Michel Jarre, Stevie Wonder, […]

Haken Audio announces update to Continuum Fingerboard – Firmware v5.20

Christopher Laird Simmons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (MuseWire) – Haken Audio announced this week an update to the Continuum Fingerboard OS and sound engine, bringing the firmware to version 5.20. Enhancements expand the mathematical language of the EaganMatrix, providing even more sonic design possibilities. This release also includes 10 new sound designs by Edmund Eagan that highlight the sonic versatility […]

Video Review: John Bowen SOLARIS Synthesizer – Part One – Chris’ Synth Show

Christopher Laird Simmons

VIDEO: Recently I found myself bemoaning the lack of walk-through “here are some demo patches” videos for a number of synths, keyboards and other music gear I own, so the obvious thing to do was start doing them myself and stop whining about it. So, with a new Nikon DSLR with HD video capability in hand, I thought I would start off this video review series with a fairly rare beast known as the John Bowen SOLARIS. (Chris’ Synth Show 2012)

Ambient Deviant Speedmetal Polka Chapter 5 – Sin, Sex & Cigarettes: The Toledo Show

John Scott G

MuseWire BOOK SERIAL – Chapter FIVE – Sin, Sex & Cigarettes: The Toledo Show — When you enter the dark fantasy that is The Toledo Show, you have only two choices: One, use all your will power to try resisting the delicious swirl of sin, sex and cigarettes that is unfolding before you; or Two: […]

TC Electronic Introduces Compact Bass Head: BH250 with TonePrint

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Summer NAMM: TC Electronic’s new BH250 compact bass head is the only bass head that offers virtually endless musical and tonal inspiration via the “revolutionary TonePrint concept” in a package small enough to fit in a gig bag pocket. This compact, low-end wonder comes with a massive 250 watts of power […]

Mic Mechanic announced by TC-Helicon as an Essential Vocal Toolbox for All Singers

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Summer NAMM: Featuring a set of 8 classic Reverb and Delay combinations, Mic Mechanic from TC-Helicon is the direct response to the singers who say “I don’t want to change my voice. I just want to sound great.” As such it is the perfect solution for lead and backup vocalists, or […]

Ultimate Heavy Metal Amp: Blackstar Announces the Gus G. BLACKFIRE 200

Christopher Laird Simmons

ASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Summer NAMM: Blackstar Amplification has announced their first signature amplifier – the Gus G. BLACKFIRE 200. Blackstar have been working closely with guitar hero Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind) to create the ultimate heavy metal amp. Based on Blackstar’s award winning Series One 200 amp design, this 200W, limited edition tube […]

HK Audio announces U.S. debut of LUCAS Nano – Lightweight Ultra Compact Active System

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Summer NAMM: HK Audio has announced the U.S. debut of LUCAS Nano (Lightweight Ultra Compact Active System). This new sound reinforcement system offers an ideal combination of small size, convenient options, and sound quality that rivals comparatively larger systems. Designed primarily for solo and acoustic performers and presenters, LUCAS Nano travels […]

Lag Guitars Announces Solid Body Electric Guitar Line with Arkane and Imperator Models

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Summer NAMM: Since Lâg Guitars debuted in the U.S. in 2010, their Tramontane series of acoustic guitars have been growing in popularity among a wide range of guitarists, from beginners to pros. Now, Lâg is proud to announce the U.S. debut of two solid body electric guitar series, Arkane and Imperator. […]

Korg announces Kronos X Music Workstation, Boosting Memory and SSD over original KRONOS

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE,Tenn. (MuseWire) – Summer NAMM: Korg USA this week announced the arrival of the “Kronos X Music Workstation.” Since the debut of the original KRONOS music workstation in early 2011, Korg has continued to release system updates and additional Sound Libraries. Now, the Kronos family has expanded with the new Kronos X, which features hardware […]

TC-Helicon Adds New Features to VoiceLive Touch and VoiceLive 2

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Summer NAMM: VoiceLive Touch, the ultimate stand-mountable, hands-on vocal effect and looper unit, and VoiceLive 2, the flagship, floor-based effects solution for singers, have been rocking the singing word for years. Still, even great things can be improved upon, and with this in mind, TC-Helicon decided to do a lot of […]

Native Instruments and Dirigent announce they will conclude 15 year distribution partnership at the end of 2012

Christopher Laird Simmons

BERLIN, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments and Dirigent this week announced that they will conclude their distribution partnership at the end of this year. After nearly 15 years of highly successful cooperation with Japanese distributor Dirigent, Native Instruments is now preparing to open up a dedicated Japanese branch in 2013. With an initial staff of […]

Moog Music resurrects Moogerfooger Analog Effects Module, the MF-104M Analog Delay

Christopher Laird Simmons

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (MuseWire) – Moog Music Inc. recently announced the release of its newest Moogerfooger Analog Effects Module, the “MF-104M Analog Delay.” It is the next generation of Moog’s Analog Delay effects pedals and includes significant feature and function upgrades not found in other analog delay units. The MF-104M features an all-analog signal path with […]

Blackstar Amplification Expands Revolutionary ID: Series Amps, with patent-applied-for True Valve Power and USB

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Summer NAMM: Blackstar Amplification has expanded their groundbreaking ID: Series of programmable guitar amplifiers with the addition of the 15W ID:15TVP Combo an 30W ID:30TVP Combo. Designed by the same team responsible for the acclaimed Blackstar tube amps, this series of affordable amps represents the culmination of over seven years of […]

VOX Announces Apache Series Travel Guitars: Classic VOX Body Shapes Return with Enhanced Features

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Summer NAMM: VOX Amplification has announced creation of the “Apache Series” of Travel Guitars. The new Series brings back two of the most unique body styles from the classic VOX back catalog: the Teardrop-shape Apache I, and the Phantom-style Apache II. Both have been enhanced with onboard amplification and practice features. […]

Korg USA Announces Polysix for Propellerhead Reason Rack Extension Plugin Format

Christopher Laird Simmons

MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Korg’s original Polysix programmable six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. With a full-sounding voice structure, classic effects and performance functions, the Polysix became a world-wide hit. Its distinctive string and pad sounds are still often heard to this day. Now Korg announces the Polysix for Reason, a software version […]

Audinate Adds Attero Tech as Authorized System Implementer for Dante Network Audio Technologies

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – Attero Tech, an AV networking specialist, and Audinate, the inventors of the award winning Dante media networking solution, announced today that Attero Tech is now an official Audinate Authorized Implementer for Dante technology. Attero Tech is a leading provider of unique and cost-effective networked AV solutions. Attero Tech solutions help AV […]