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NAMM 2010 (MuseWire) – IK Multimedia is proud to present AmpliTube 3, a massive upgrade of the leading guitar and bass tone gear-modeling software! AmpliTube 3 raises the industry standard of sound variety, realism and creative power – with over 160 precisely modeled pieces of vintage and modern gear available in one package – it […]
NAMM 2010 (MuseWire) – Waldorf has announced the latest version of their LARGO virtual instrument, which is built on the legacy of groundbreaking products like the PPG Wave, Waldorf Q, and the more recent Blofeld. Largo V1.5 comes with almost 500 new sounds. Together with the sounds shipping with earlier versions of Largo, this sums […]
(MuseWire) – Devine Machine has unveiled Cycler, a new audio application and plug-in designed to be the missing link between hardware loopers and modern audio applications for live music, and is collaboration oriented. Highlights: Performances in Cycler are different from any other live applications. Special features (scene recalls, ‘one-knob-fx’) have been set to ease the […]
Westlake Village, Calif. (MuseWire) – This new version of our award-winning flagship Origin synthesizer comes in an innovative and unique laptop-keyboard format, made especially for the demanding keyboard performer. It keeps the outstanding modular system of Origin Desktop, putting it on a panel that closes on a high quality keyboard controller. The intuitive interface is […]
Westlake Village, Calif. (MuseWire) – ARTURIA is happy to announce a series of three hybrid synthesizers: Analog Experience THE PLAYER, Analog Experience THE FACTORY and Analog Experience THE LABORATORY. These three versions couple a soft-synth based on award-winning Analog Factory with a premium midi keyboard controller. And by offering them in a series, we’re sure […]
Westlake Village, Calif. (MuseWire) – BRASS 2.0 is a new kind of virtual instrument based on a physical modeling technology. It emulates a Trumpet, a Trombone and a Saxophone. All the characteristics of the real instruments have been analyzed and modeled through extensive research at world-renowned IRCAM institute. Arturia has partnered with this highly skilled […]
NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. (MuseWire) – Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, OurStage.com, and contest sponsor Intel Corporation have announced the winners of the Your Music Anytime, Anyplace Songwriting Competition held during the month of November, 2009. Artists in the Rock and Urban genres were […]
NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. (MuseWire) – Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the new Mobile Studio Canvas. The Mobile Studio Canvas for Mac, PC, and standalone performance is the first such product in the Cakewalk hardware family. Capable of producing over 1,000 sounds, the […]
NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. (MuseWire) – Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the launch of the FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface for Mac and PC. The FA-66 is a compact, portable 6-in/6-out FireWire 400/800 audio interface designed for mobile recording and performance professionals. The unit […]
NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. (MuseWire) – Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the launch of the A-PRO Series of USB MIDI Controllers for Mac and PC. The A-300PRO, A-500PRO and A-800PRO are a brand new line of keyboard controllers developed in conjunction with Roland. […]
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (MuseWire) – E-MU Systems has announced that its new E-MU LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49 keyboards are now shipping. These completely new instruments combine great feeling 61-note or 49-note MIDI controller keyboards with a 128-voice professional sample-based instrument with 32-bit effects and a world-class 64MB sound set. “We’re very excited about the […]
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (MuseWire) – E-MU Systems has announced that the legendary software bundles for the 0404 USB 2.0 and Tracker Pre 2.0 audio interface products have now been updated and improved. The new Production Tools Software Bundle, or PTSB5, contains current software versions from each third party company, which are compatible with Mac OS […]
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (MuseWire) – E-MU Systems announced today that Mixcraft LE 4 Virtual Recording Studio software for Windows XP or Vista is now being bundled with their 0202 USB 2.0, 24-bit, stereo audio interface. Acoustica Mixcraft LE 4 is an easy-to-use software package that transforms your computer into an entire music production facility. “Mixcraft […]
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (MuseWire) – E-MU Systems has announced the release of its new Xmidi 1×1 Tab MIDI interface. E-MU’s Xmidi 1×1 Tab is a plug-and-play USB MIDI Interface that adds an ultra-fast MIDI input and output to your computer. The interface provides 16 MIDI channels in/out, is bus-powered for total portability, and offers status […]
Recklinghausen, Germany (MuseWire) – With TIOS4, the next operating system for the entire Access Virus TI series of synthesizers, your chances to need additional effects are becoming slim. Six meticulously modeled overdrive stomp boxes greatly complement with the existing arsenal of distortion algorithms in the effect section. The new speaker cabinet emulation is a fantastic […]
NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. (MuseWire) – When lightweight and portability is as important as sound quality and flexibility, Nord Keyboards introduces the all new Nord Piano 88. With an impressive response and functionality this keyboard takes you one step further towards the ultimate stage piano. The Nord Piano is a dedicated stage piano with 88 keys and a weighted hammer action.
NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. (MuseWire) – Forget the old days of string-by-string tuning – it’s time to join the PolyTune revolution. TC Electronic’s PolyTune is the quickest and easiest way to tune your guitar. Simply strum, tune and rock! TC Electronic has just revolutionized guitar tuning at a stroke or strum with PolyTune, the world’s first […]
NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. (MuseWire) – Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces the second generation Mikey Portable Recorder for iPod and iPhone. Building upon the award-winning audio technology developed for the original Mikey, the second generation is certified for iPod and undergoing iPhone certification, featuring improved circuitry for superior recording and […]
NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. (MuseWire) – Flagship condenser mic brings studio quality to the stage. Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces their flagship live stage vocal microphone, the en•CORE 300. This new high-end mic follows the successful September 2009 launch of the en•CORE 100 dynamic and en•CORE 200 active dynamic mics […]
NAMM: Anaheim, Calif. (MuseWire) – Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, has expanded their en•CORE live stage microphone series with the addition of the en•CORE 100i, a versatile and rugged instrument microphone. “With the en•CORE 100i, we have taken our stage vocal mic technology and tailored it to instrument applications,†said […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – Roland is proud to add the latest in digital piano technology to the RD-700GX SuperNATURAL® Piano Kit (K-RD700GX1). Comprised of a dedicated expansion board and a USB memory key to update the operating system, the SuperNATURAL Piano Kit is a dream for musicians who want the utmost in authentic playability […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – Roland is pleased to announce the V-Piano® Evolution System Program Update, which adds two new stunning Vintage and Vanguard piano models to enhance the sonic possibilities for the groundbreaking V-Piano. Since its release one year ago, the Roland V-Piano has taken the music world by storm. Soaring beyond the limits […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – Now every keyboardist, regardless of vocal ability, can sing with the new VP-7 Vocal Processor from Roland. This portable processor sets up quickly on top of keyboards with free panel space and creates ensemble vocal sounds with a variety of PCM-based vocal sounds, or with Roland's superior Vocal Designer® technology. […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – Roland is proud to announce the V-Combo VR-700. Featuring the best of Roland's acclaimed Virtual Tonewheel organ, full key multi-sampled piano, and pro synthesizer sounds, the V-Combo is perfect for players who need an all-in-one keyboard for a variety of musical settings, including houses of worship, stage performances, and rehearsal […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – BOSS® is proud to announce the TU-3 Chromatic Tuner, an updated version of the pedalboard standard TU-2. The TU-3 is the stompbox tuner for the next generation of guitarists and bassists, retaining all the features of its predecessor while adding many new tricks of its own. BOSS has been the […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – Roland is proud to announce the TD-12KX, the latest addition to its V-Stage® family of V-Drums® kits. Targeted to the demands of drummers that perform live and in the studio, the TD-12KX builds on the feature set of the popular TD-12SV kit, adding a larger kick, floor tom pad, and […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – Roland is proud to introduce the RP-201 Digital Piano, an attractive and affordable instrument that brings the rich and beautiful sound of a grand piano within everyone's reach. Offering renowned Roland quality in an elegant, compact design, the RP-201 is perfect for beginning piano students and anyone that wants to […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – Roland's extensive lineup of headphone products gains a new addition with the RH-5 Headphones. Designed for comfort and quality sound at an affordable price, the RH-5 is a great choice for monitoring electronic musical instruments like digital pianos and digital drums, and they're also perfect for music lessons, studio recording, […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – Roland is proud to announce the OCTAPADâ„¢ SPD-30 digital percussion pad. Featuring eight trigger pads, built-in sounds, multi-effects, and external trigger inputs, the OCTAPAD SPD-30 is the perfect portable electronic percussion instrument for any playing application. Using the latest trigger technology from Roland's industry-leading V-Drums®, the pads on the OCTAPAD […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – BOSS® is proud to announce the addition of the ME-25 Guitar Multiple Effects to its popular line of floor-based multi-effects. The compact and durable ME-25 inherits its high-quality sounds from the flagship ME-70, and packs a ton of BOSS tone tools into one amazingly affordable package. Sporting a quick and […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – The latest addition to Roland's industry-leading KC-Series keyboard amplifier lineup is the KC-110 Stereo Keyboard Amplifier. It combines two industry firsts for a portable keyboard amp—AA battery-powered operation and true stereo sound—with a host of additional features that make it flexible for a variety of performance applications. The KC-110 features […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – Roland is proud to introduce a new chapter in the evolution of digital piano technology with the HP-Series SuperNATURAL® Pianos. Combining elements of the revolutionary V-Piano® with Roland's multisampling-technology, the HP-307, HP-305, and HP-302 SuperNATURAL Pianos truly deliver the unique sound, expressivity and rich playing experience of a traditional acoustic […]
NAMM: Los Angeles (MuseWire) – The popular AC-Series line of acoustic amps from Roland gains a new member with the arrival of the AC-33 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier. Designed for both high-quality sound and supreme portability, the AC-33 is the world's first AA battery-powered amp designed specifically for the acoustic guitar. It features instrument, XLR […]
Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced MASSIVE THREAT, a new KORE-powered instrument that specifically caters to cutting-edge electronic music styles. For use with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER as well as with the original MASSIVE synthesizer, MASSIVE THREAT offers a wide palette of intense futuristic basses, leads, soundscapes and dynamic sequences […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire – As country music superstars Brooks & Dunn prepare for their 47-city farewell tour, aptly named The Last Rodeo, the hit-making duo have roped in Sparkart Group, Inc., an Oakland-based, full-service, independent digital agency, to develop, design, and manage the official Brooks & Dunn Web site, www.brooks-dunn.com . Their new website launches […]
Haifa, Israel (MuseWire) – V-Plugs is proud to announce the release of Echo Trip – a new flexible echo plug-in that offers an accurate emulation of various classic echo units, along with countless modern unusual echo effects. Echo Trip uses advanced physical modeling techniques in order to reproduce the sonic qualities and artifacts generated by […]
Westlake Village, Calif. (MuseWire) – Arturia has announced the next version of their remarkable cross-breed virtual synth based on the famous hardware boxes from Sequential Circuits. According to the company, “Not only does Prophet V give you perfect analog reproduction of the Prophet 5 and the Prophet VS, it also includes an Arturia exclusive hybrid […]
Sweden (MuseWire) – Toontrack Music is proud to announce the release of this colossus of a Metal MIDI package, featuring one of the most prominent players in today’s metal scene, Dirk Verbeuren, drummer in Soilwork, Scarve and Aborted. So, ever felt like having insane, extreme world class Metal drumming, executed with such a razor-blade perfection […]
Waltham, Mass. (MuseWire) – Kurzweil Music Systems proudly announces the upcoming release in 2010 of the PC3K keyboard, expanding the PC3 line to include key new features along with backwards compatibility with the legendary K Series product line. In addition to all of the innovative features that made the PC3 a major success, the PC3K […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) – The Pit Stop Players, a ten-member instrumental ensemble, will play its inaugural concert on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7 p.m., at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street. The eclectic, genre-defying group will perform works by William Bolcom, Olivier Messiaen, Dmitri Shostakovich, […]
Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – SKYLIFE announced this week the release of their flagship sample editing application, SampleRobot V3.08. Creating your own software instruments or sample base is getting a lot easier with SampleRobot V3.08 and WaveRobot V3.08, according to the company. New Features and Improvements include: – Waveformat extensible support — It is now possible […]
Meylan, France (MuseWire) – Arturia announces the HIP-HOP PRODUCER, a complete, ready-to-go and ideal solution that will get you started in Hip-Hop music production! A high-quality synthesizer built by Arturia, 4 top-notch Electric Pianos from AAS and a great Hip Hop drum library made by ModernBeats give you all the weapons you need to start […]
Berlin (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today released HOLIDAY SELECTION 2009, a freely downloadable instrument that combines selected sounds from the versatile range of KORE- and KONTAKT-Powered instruments. Covering a wide sonic spectrum from sampled acoustic instruments to futuristic soundscapes and radical poly-effects, HOLIDAY SELECTION 2009 provides diverse and musically useful sound material for all kinds […]
COLUMN: I’m back with our “final” batch of super end of the year deals for musicians, most of which expire very soon, or by end of the month (Dec. 31). Some are “while supply lasts,” so jump on them while you can. Today I have some great buys on virtual drum kits, a free download […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – The comedic assault on Tiger Woods continues with the Cledus T. Judd release of a parody of the classic country song “Tiger by the Tail,” recorded by Buck Owens in 1965. Judd’s adaptation, “Tiger by the Tail (The Tale of Tiger Woods),” recorded just one week ago, is already spinning on […]
Denmark (MuseWire) – TC Electronic's Impact Twin is a brand new, state of the art audio interface that features ground-breaking technology to ensure that what's being recorded sounds as good on the inside of a computer as it does on the outside. Impact Twin offers a pristine recording path thanks to its two mic pre's […]
Berlin, Germany and London, UK (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today announced a close partnership with Abbey Road, the iconic British recording studios that have shaped the sound of popular music for over 75 years. Combining Native Instruments’ industry-leading expertise in music software design with Abbey Road’s unique engineering facilities, the two companies will create advanced […]
Nashville, Tenn. (MuseWire) – With the music industry now firmly engaged in a digital revolution, independent artists have taken the online lead by connecting directly with fans for the funding of new music initiatives. The Jeffersons, an inspiring new music project of established recording artists Lisa Brokop and Paul Jefferson, have launched a partnership with […]
Adelaide SA (MuseWire) – Crysonic today announced the release of SINDO V3 and availability in Native Mac OSX AU,VST (PPC /Intel Mac) and PC VST formats. SINDO V3 is Crysonics third Generation Professional stereo image Expander (widener) / Narrowing Audio plug-in Processor. Offering an even greater number of enhanced new features and quality Sindo V3 […]
Westlake Village, Calif. (MuseWire) – Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, has hired industry veteran Dino Virella as Director of Global Sales  Professional Products. “With our expansion into the live market segment and some exciting things coming on the studio side, the timing for bringing in Dino couldn’t be better,” […]