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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) — Bringing a country music tradition to Manhattan, Jane Bach, Sandra Piller, Kati Mac, Billy Lee, and special guest Jake Holmes are set for “Nashville in New York,” a pair of songwriter rounds which will take place this June at […]
MuseWire COLUMN: Lydia Purple is one of those songs that, for me, encapsulate an era. It is evocative and redolent of the late 1960s. Like a latter-day time traveler, I cannot listen to it without being magically transported back to another world, another moment in space and time. The iconic version was performed by the […]
MuseWire COLUMN: Artists need to think past the recording to get it heard, to get it sold and to get that larger fan base at shows. Too many focus on the recording and don’t think about the marketing, the promotion and the branding of how they will get that music out there. Looking at the […]
BERLIN, Germany (MuseWire) – Today, Native Instruments announced the availability of TRAKTOR PRO 2.5. This latest version introduces the innovative Remix Decks, giving access to a powerful loop suite made up of 64 slots, each able to hold loops, one-shot samples or even tracks. DJs can control up to four Remix Decks at once and […]
AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) – Liquids, bullets and electronics usually don’t mix, but you never know these days. The latest additions to the MotionCOMMAND(TM) line of multi-touch products from Music Computing can take the hit and keep on making hits. Released today are waterproof MotionCOMMAND FRAMES that can instantly turn any video monitor into a multi-touchscreen. […]
MuseWire COLUMN: “Eight Miles High” is one of the greatest songs of all time. It influenced me significantly and from what I can discern from multiple sources had major social-cultural impact also. It doesn’t help that I idolize the Byrds and McGuinn is one of my musical heroes. There are different versions of the song’s […]
BURBANK, Calif. (MuseWire) – Celebrating Bob Moog’s 78th birthday today, Spectrasonics has announced a free update to the Bob Moog Tribute Library for Omnisphere, with 78 new patches. With these new patches by Eric Persing, the library now features “over 800 stunning sounds for Omnisphere,” according to the company. Existing Moog Tribute Library customers can […]
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (MuseWire) – The Bob Moog Foundation announced today that it is being joined by supporters worldwide in their celebration of the anniversary of the synth pioneer’s 78th birthday. Global technology leader Google released their latest doodle, an interactive, synthesizer-based, playable logo (“GOOG”), which honors Bob Moog’s inventions. The Moog Doodle can be played […]
Sweden (MuseWire) – For the past decade and counting, Toontrack has recorded drums in some of the world’s best studios, with some of the most esteemed engineers, with the most in-demand players and with only the best of the best in terms gear at their disposal. With sounds recorded in legendary studios like New York’s […]
BERLIN, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced THE GIANT, a new instrument based on the world’s biggest upright piano. For use in KONTAKT 5 or the free KONTAKT 5 PLAYER, THE GIANT features the intense sound of the Klavins Piano Model 370i, a super-sized instrument delivering a colossal sonic spectrum equally well-suited to urban […]
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (MuseWire) – In celebration of electronic music pioneer Bob Moog’s 78th birthday, Moog Music, Inc. will donate 50 percent of all online clothing and merchandise sales on May 23rd to the Bob Moog Foundation. For every $350 raised, the company will also donate one Etherwave Theremin to the Foundation’s educational initiative, Dr. Bob’s […]
MuseWire COLUMN: In the music industry of today, the more questions that are asked more frequently will help artists make the smarter choices. There are a great deal of people out there that know what they are talking about, just as there are truck loads more than are fakes. The more questions an artist asks […]
MuseWire COLUMN: You say you want to make money in the music business and you don’t care how. Let’s see if you’re ready. Greedy? Check. Ruthless? Check. Predatory? Check. Okay, you just might be well-prepared to screw artists by putting on a music conference. Indie musicians dream of many things. Fame. Fortune. Somebody playing one […]
MuseWire COLUMN: In blending soul, R&B, gospel, and rock, Solomon Burke had the ability to reach from the stage and shake listeners to their very core. The might and majesty of Burke is honored in this updated version of a review of his 1997 stage show. It is just before midnight and I am standing […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – Meeting the demand for reliable network audio transport, Lectrosonics has developed the SPNDNT network processor to expand the ASPEN digital matrix processor family. The new network processor is much more than a simple network interface. Instead, it is a full featured DSP processor that can address both the ASPEN and Dante […]
AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) – Music Computing, the maker of advanced computer-based musical instruments announced today its new ControlBLADE Gen2 line of all-in-one music keyboard production stations; powered by either Windows or Mac OS systems. Priced from $1,899, the line represents a new standard in value and performance. ControlBLADEs are all-in-one music production stations complete with […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – The Trayvon Martin murder amid racial profiling and stand-your-ground, taunting black males daily has inspired one word-soul artist to speak out. This travesty amid today’s hate-based politics inspired the release of LadyBoss Amanishakhete’s new single: “Murder 2012,” produced with Portland Hip Hop Artist Anuff. LadyBoss, who recently added the name “Amanishakhete” […]
PORTLAND, Ore., May 1, 2012 (MuseWire) — The Trayvon Martin murder may have grabbed national headlines over the course of 45 days, but it appears to have died down despite racial profiling and stand-your-ground, taunting black males daily. This travesty amid today’s hate-based politics inspires the release of LadyBoss-Amanishakhete’s (A-ma-ni-sha-kete) new single: ‘Murder 2012.’
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (MuseWire) – Arturia U.S. today announced a special promotion from May through June, 2012, for quite large product upgrades when purchasing either a Spark drum machine package, or any Analog Experience keyboard/software combo. According to Arturia, the package upgrades include: * If you buy Spark you will get a FREE V Collection […]
MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – This year marks the tenth anniversary of the best-selling microKorg Synthesizer/Vocoder, which became the premier member of Korg’s “micro” family of products. As part of the year-long celebration, Korg USA is giving away a different micro-series product every month from May 1 through Dec 31, 2012! U.S. customers can enter the […]
MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Korg has released Version 2.1 of its best-selling iKaossilator app for the iPhone and iPad. To celebrate the new release, current iKaossilator users can update at no cost. New users can purchase iKaossilator V2.1 from the App Store (inside the iTunes Store) at a special price of $9.99 USD – a […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – In November 2011, the UNESCO General Conference proclaimed April 30 as International Jazz Day. In celebration of the inaugural Jazz Day, a series of star-studded concerts headlined by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock will be held in Paris, New Orleans, and New York April 27 and 30. These inaugural celebrations, and […]
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (MuseWire) – Singer-songwriter, Gregory Alan Isakov, will share his lyrical hit, “3am,” featured on the hit series “Brothers and Sisters,” at a special fundraiser and awards event, for the environmental education nonprofit Grades of Green. The annual awards and green fundraising evening, VERTE, will be held at the LEED Gold-certified Annenberg Community […]
BERLIN, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced SKANNER XT, a unique and highly distinctive KOMPLETE instrument, designed by the expert team behind REAKTOR. With a strong focus on unconventional tone and genuine musical expression, SKANNER XT is both an exceptional library addition for REAKTOR 5 users as well as an excellent sound resource for […]
PARIS, France (MuseWire) – Ohm Force this week announced the release of new 64-bit versions of classic plugins such as Ohmicide (multi-band distortion), OhmBoyz (multi-tap delay), Quad Frohmage (filter bank), Predatohm (multi-band distortion), Symptohm (synth), Mobilohm (phaser), Hematohm (frequency shifter), Ohmygod! (comb filter), Frohmage (filter), and Symptohm PE (synth). Additionally, a 10 percent discount is […]
Meylan, France (MuseWire) – Based on physical modeling, the new Arturia Wurlitzer V reproduces the acoustic properties of reeds, mechanics and amplification, thus bringing high sonic realism and maximum flexibility over your tone. To get a true classic vibe, it also comes with a complete studio featuring 11 boutiques stompboxes, 4 classic tube amps and […]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (MuseWire) – Haken Audio has announced a new firmware and software update for the Continuum Fingerboard. The new version 5.01 includes additions to the innovative programmable synthesizer in the Continuum Fingerboard, the EaganMatrix. The EaganMatrix design was inspired by classical modular matrix patching synthesizers such as the ARP 2500 and the EMS Synthi […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Native Instruments has just launched a major recruiting initiative that comprises both a comprehensive advertising campaign and a highly functional new online careers section. “It’s the unique people at NI that shape our products and define what this company is all about,” said Native Instruments’ CEO Daniel Haver. “This is […]
Ramonville Saint Agne, France (MuseWire) – MODARTT S.A.S announced this week the release of PIANOTEQ 4, the company’s virtual piano instrument; slated for May 2012. Pianoteq 4 introduces the grand piano D4 which is the result of three years of research of refining the physical model that describes the hammers, the strings, the soundboard and […]
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (MuseWire) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, has released iZotope Iris, a new concept in sound design and sample manipulation in the form of a “visual instrument.” Powered by iZotope’s award-winning visual feedback technology, Iris lets you unearth a world of sounds you’ve never heard before. Delve into […]
MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Korg is pleased to announce the availability of many diverse expansion libraries and sample sound libraries for the Korg Kronos Music Workstation, including the EXs13 Jazz Drums Expansion Kit, the EXs11 Legendary Strings Expansion Library, and two series by KARO, a sound design team based in Germany who has been producing […]
MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) — Korg USA and the USC Thornton School of Music opened their 2012 Artist Series with a clinic featuring popular Musical Director and multi-instrumentalist, Adam Blackstone (Eminem, Janet Jackson, Drake, Maroon 5). Supporting the next generation of music makers, these artist events give USC music students ‘front row’ access to today’s influential music makers.
PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – At the 2012 NAB, Stagetec, a German manufacturer of professional audio technology, will introduce a new interface board for the NEXUS network system which can be used in new and existing networks. The new XDIP board connects NEXUS to networks running Audinate’s patented Dante networking, which enables powerful audio and media […]
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (MuseWire) – Universal Audio (UA), this week announced release of the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection for the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform and new Apollo High-Resolution Audio Interface. Picking up where UA’s original 1176LN Limiting Amplifier plug-in left off, this new 1176 collection provides unrivaled emulations of three distinct 1176 hardware units, and […]
MuseWire COLUMN: David William Kearney is a guitar slinger who will happily do axe-battle with you using blues, R&B, or rock. He’ll take on all comers with sweet toned ballads or psychedelic frenzy. And as this long-lost nineteen-ninety-eight article shows, the man has incredible roots. Oh, and he’s still gigging. From the band’s first few […]
MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Korg is celebrating the 10th birthday of its best-selling microKORG analog modeling synth this year. In honor of the occasion, Korg is inviting consumers to participate in a very special contest by sharing what the microKORG or microKORG XL means to them and how the product helps bring out their best […]
Berlin (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR REMIXED – a comprehensive revision of the TRAKTOR range to coincide with the imminent arrival of TRAKTOR PRO 2.5. Due for release on May 30th – the same day as the TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 add-on controller – TRAKTOR PRO 2.5 is the catalyst for many important changes […]
Jozefoslaw, Poland (MuseWire) – PSP has announced an updated version of their multi-tap plugin. According to the company: PSP 608 MD is perhaps the most fully featured delay plug-in available on the market (VST, AudioUnit, RTAS and AAX format for Mac OSX Universal Binary and VST, AAX and RTAS format for Windows). “We have striven […]
SYDNEY, Australia (MuseWire) – RØDE Microphones was proud to host the successful opening of its new RØDEWORKS design studio on Tuesday March 20th, 2012. The Australian-based professional audio company was very grateful to have Mr Ian Murray AM as guest of honour to officiate the opening, as well as a range of guests from the […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – ASCAP today announced additions to the 2012 ASCAP EXPO 12 line-up, headed to the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, April 19-21, 2012. As the 7th Annual ASCAP I Create Music EXPO draws near, the confirmed panelist list has grown to over 150 people with the addition of nearly 50 new names. Highlighting […]
GRENOBLE, France (MuseWire) – XILS’ Chor’X combines three types of Vintage Chorus effect, based on Bucket-Brigade Delay (BBD) emulations with a sophisticated True Stereo Dynamic Spatializer. With this duo, it becomes very easy to add space, depth, and other dimensions to your instruments, and achieve complex and intriguing mixes. The 3 Bucket Brigade Delay types […]
MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – VOX Amplification is now shipping the newest addition to the all-tube line, the AC4C1-BL, which recreates a rare vintage look from VOX’s long amp history. Dating back to 1963, VOX offered optional custom colors. One of the more unique items of this era was the combination of a rich, blue vinyl […]
MELVILLE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – The Korg MP-10 Pro Professional Media Player is an ideal musical companion for mobile entertainers, solo keyboardists and singers. This all-in-one product brings together a reliable and easy-to-navigate performance interface with hands-on control over the most essential forms of media required by performers. This technology is now being offered in the […]
MuseWire COLUMN: It’s a rainy day in Southern California so I decided to fool around with one of the things I like doing best … experimenting with guitar sounds. I must confess I used to be pretty promiscuous with tonal experimentation. I went through your EL34s, 6L6 and KT66 power tubes, your Amperex, Mullard, Telefunken […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – In what appears to be yet another clear indication that both the economy and the analog music instrument culture is not losing ground to plugins and emulations in software, Studio Electronics (ne Analogia) have announced a new line of analog synth modules built around their existing filter designs, and are […]
BOSTON, Mass. (MuseWire) – This week Cakewalk Inc. announced their latest “pro” level audio mastering and recording plug-in designed for the SONAR DAW platform. According to the company, it is, “faithfully modeled after one of the most sought after studio compressors in history.” The PC2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier puts the silky, smooth sound of this […]
MORAGA, Calif. (MuseWire) – Tom Oberheim has announced the Two Voice Pro Synthesizer, expanding upon the recreated SEM analog synth modules he rolled out last year. One of the most coveted classic analog synthesizers, the new “Two Voice” looks to be shipping very soon, June 2012. According to Tom: People often ask me: “Tom, what […]
IRVINE, Calif. (MuseWire) – Western Digital (WD) is now shipping their Thunderbolt-compatible My Book storage product, perfect for Apple Mac users that own systems sporting the new high-speed interface. Available through resellers and WD’s online store, the devices come in 4TB and 6TB models. The 4TB unit starts at $599, or 6TB for $699. Presumably […]
Pfinztal, Germany (MuseWire) – VirSyn Software Synthesizer has announced the release of Addictive Synth Version 2. Available now in the Apple App Store, v2 features the new spectral noise generator adding a new dimension to the already huge sound universe of Addictive Synth. This generator is the first of its kind and allows for extraordinarily […]
BERLIN, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments has announced a free update to GUITAR RIG 5 PRO which provides various new features, fixes and improvements (as you might expect from an update!); now known as version 5.1. This update provides the following new features, fixes and improvements: 1. Mid/Side Splitter: Split the signal into mid and […]