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Akai announces next generation MPC-Style Drum Controller and Software, the MPC Renaissance and iPad app

Christopher Laird Simmons

Music Industry Newswire NEWS: Just in time for the 2012 January NAMM show, Akai Professional has announced a new line of MPC-branded music gear, starting with the gorgeous ‘MPC Renaissance’ which looks like the Borg step-child of a MPD MIDI controller and the MPC-5000, but better. The Music Production Controller claims to fuse ‘legendary MPC production with the power of your computer’ with a Vintage Mode changing the sound character to MPC3000, MPC60 (8 to 16-bit sound), with 16 backlit MPC pads, 16 Q-Link controls, and adjustable backlit LCD screen.

RARHOFAM: Hall of Lame

John Scott G

Music Industry Newswire COLUMN: After several visits to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the primary reactions were trepidation and consternation. The building itself is quite impressive but the well-packaged contents of the RARHOFAM are often silly and ultimately insignificant.

Paul Atkinson: This Guy Had Ears

John Scott G

Music Industry Newswire COLUMN: His name was Paul Atkinson and he played electric guitar. He made music in the most inventive of the British Invasion bands, The Zombies, whose gorgeous harmonies, infectious hooks and intriguing jazz-pop blend made huge sellers of ‘She’s Not There,’ ‘Tell Her No’ and ‘Time of the Season.’

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MakeMusic, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Garritan Corporation

Christopher Laird Simmons

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (MuseWire) — MakeMusic, Inc. (NASDAQ:MMUS) this week announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Garritan Corporation, a leading provider of software musical instruments. Under the terms of the agreement, Garritan Corporation will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MakeMusic. Founder Gary Garritan will be joining MakeMusic as director of instrumental sciences.

Book Review: ‘The Rolling Stone Years’ by Baron Wolman

John Scott G

Music Industry Newswire COLUMN: When you hear the word ‘image’ you may think of a pretty picture or the manufactured persona of someone who is famous for being famous. But if you say ‘Baron Wolman image,’ suddenly you’re talking about beauty, truth, and iconographic permanence.

Column: Pretty Party People

John Scott G

Music Industry Newswire COLUMN: Got a new product to announce? Then have a launch party! Got a cause, a business, a candidate? Launch party! But what’s the recipe? You line-up these ingredients: venue, food, alcohol, DJ, band, singers, photographers, videographers, and ink-slingers like me. Stir together and serve chilled.

In Search of the New Punk

John Scott G

Music Industry Newswire COLUMN: Some of today’s rock music has excitement, power, and a terrific touch of sinful intent. But in addition to those things, Punk music had danger. By looking back, can we look forward to a rock resurgence?

Renowned Artist Robert Earl Keen Joins Splother

Christopher Laird Simmons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) — Cutting-edge, online music licensing site Splother.com is pleased to welcome legendary singer/songwriter, Robert Earl Keen, to their team as Strategic Advisor. In his position, Keen will provide strategic advice, artistic vision and act as a voice for the company.

Alkex Instruments introduces Ball Beats MIDI Step Sequencer

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW GEAR: Inventor and iOS app developer Alex Smith of Alkex Instruments is back with his latest foray into MIDI controllers, with his ‘Ball Beats’ MIDI step sequencer product. Unlike his somewhat failed stab at creating a wood and knobs controller for virtual instruments earlier this year, this new product looks polished, and has a boutique coolness…

Tascam announces rebates for Holidays 2011

Christopher Laird Simmons

Montebello, Calif. (MuseWire) — Tascam this week announced a line-up of holiday rebate promotions on their line of audio/recording gear. TASCAM’s Holiday mail-in Rebates include: DR-05: ($10), DR-07mkII: ($20), DR-40: ($15), US-2000, US-1800: ($25), US-600, US-200, US-144mkII, US-122mkII ($15).

iZotope Ozone 5 and Ozone 5 Advanced for Audio Mastering Now Available

Christopher Laird Simmons

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (MuseWire) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, announces the release of Ozone 5 and Ozone 5 Advanced. Ozone 5 is an update to iZotope’s critically acclaimed software mastering suite. Ozone 5 Advanced is a professional mastering suite that expands Ozone’s feature set with individual component plug-ins, extended features, […]

Open Labs announces MOS – Music OS 3.0

Christopher Laird Simmons

AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) – Open Labs, LLC, the industry leader and pioneer for nearly a decade in all-in-one music production workstations, is proud to expand its product line by introducing, Music OS 3.0. Music OS 3.0 or MOS (moss) is the world’s first music creation and live performance software designed specifically to address the needs […]

Intellectual Property Symposium: Andrea von Foerster, Chris Mollere and Tess Taylor lead NARIP IP Event in London

Christopher Laird Simmons

LONDON, U.K. (MuseWire) — The National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) president Tess Taylor leads a music delegation from Hollywood to London this week for meetings to protect intellectual property (I.P.), preserve creativity, and create new opportunities for musicians and music, whose uses contribute to the national economies of the U.S., the U.K. and world culture.

Book Review: ‘Clark’ by Clark Terry

John Scott G

Music Industry Newswire COLUMN: Storytellers are to be cherished and Clark Terry should be on a pedestal for his thoroughly entertaining autobiography. Brimming with life, love, music, and great characters, this book is as much a history of the twentieth century as it is a history of his ninety years (and counting!) .

Music Computing Releases Mac OS X Compatible Keyboard Production Stations

Christopher Laird Simmons

AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) – Music Computing, the makers of all-in-one keyboard production stations and multi-touch touchscreens announced today its new line of Mac OS X compatible keyboard and music production stations. ControlBLADEs are all-in-one music production stations complete with piano keys, drum trigger pads, knobs, sliders, thousands of sound presets and software for live and […]

Book Review: ‘Norman Granz’ by Tad Hershorn

John Scott G

MuseWire COLUMN: Not a musician, yet a giant of jazz. Undiplomatic, but an ambassador of American culture. Often impolite, but always truthful. Unequaled, yet a champion of equality. And that just touches the surface of Norman Granz, producer of more music than one might think humanly possible. Social justice made great strides in the United […]

REVIEW: The Shure x2u XLR to USB Adapter

Danielle Egnew 2011

MuseWire REVIEW: With so many XLR to USB adapters now available on the market, it’s tough to decide upon which interface will be the best bang for the buck. The Shure x2u XLR to USB Adapter has shot out in front of the pack, acting not only as a pocket-sized adapter that can turn any […]

Audinate and Britannia Row Productions Team up at Wembley

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – For the fifth consecutive year, the NFL held a football game in London. Once again, Britannia Row Productions provided live audio for the event to the 86,000 crowd inside Wembley Stadium. In order to deliver pristine sound throughout the venue, Audinate’s patented Dante™ technology distributed the audio for the sound reinforcement […]

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Conducting People-to-People Diplomacy through Music, U.S. Department of State Announces New Partnership with the Association of American Voices

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today a new partnership with the Association of American Voices to engage with people across the world through music. Known as American Music Abroad, this people-to-people exchange will feature a wide variety of American musical genres through international cultural […]

Book Review: ‘Spoken Word’ by Jacob Smith

John Scott G

MuseWire COLUMN: You may think of spoken word recordings as esoteric or antiquated, but in Jacob Smith’s new book they have a different purpose: to illuminate the roots of today’s society. When NASA launched the Voyager missions during 1977, the two spacecraft contained gold-coated phonograph records and music from around the globe. Among the recordings: […]

ARTURIA announces Analog Experience THE LABORATORY 61 now shipping

Christopher Laird Simmons

GRENOBLE, France (MuseWire) – ARTURIA has announced its fourth and most sophisticated keyboard in the Analog Experience series: Analog Experience THE LABORATORY 61 keys, is now shipping. Analog Experience THE LABORATORY 61 is a 61-note MIDI keyboard with velocity and aftertouch-sensitive keys that is designed to easily integrate into any studio and stage environment. Packaged […]

Moogfest 2011: The Bob Moog Foundation Hosts Historic Panels, Launches Crowdsource Fundraising Campaign, Minimoog Voyager Raffle, and Album

Christopher Laird Simmons

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (MuseWire) – Throughout Moogfest weekend (October 28-30), The Bob Moog Foundation will provide a hub for Moog history and education at the festival’s Moogaplex, located in the heart of downtown Asheville in the Haywood Park Hotel. In addition to hosting panels and discussions beginning at noon each day, the Foundation will share a […]

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