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Kurzweil Pro Products and American Music & Sound Team Up for U.S. Distribution

Agoura Hills, Calif. (MuseWire) – Kurzweil has teamed up with American Music & Sound for exclusive distribution in the US effective Oct 1, 2009. The world’s most innovative manufacturer of Work Stations, Performance Controller keyboards, Stage Pianos, and Signal Processors, Kurzweil has a long history of technological advancement coupled with an unwavering focus on delivering […]

APACHE for Kurzweil: First Rate Third Party Sound Set Available Now For PC3 Series

Christopher Laird Simmons

Waltham, Mass. (MuseWire) – Brian Cowell, long-time soundware developer who currently runs the Mastering V.A.S.T. forum website, has released a stunning new set of 100 programs for the PC3 series. Drawing on many years of experience with programming Kurzweil synths, Brian has put together a collection of sounds that both complement the PC3’s existing sound […]

Camel Audio updates Alchemy, offers new sound bank, launches video contest

Christopher Laird Simmons

Edinburgh, UK (MuseWire) – Camel Audio has updated their sample manipulation synthesizer Alchemy to v1.11 and released a new soundbank created by highly respected sound designer BigTone. Camel Audio is also running a competition to create a tutorial video with the opportunity to win $500. Camel Audio announces the release of Alchemy version 1.11.14 which […]

Bass legend Rocco Prestia and TC Electronic design Staccatoâ€™51 â€“ the ultimate finger-funkin bass head

Christopher Laird Simmons

Denmark (MuseWire) – TC Electronic has taken the bass amp world by storm with the award-winning RH450 bass head. Now, with the help of Tower of Power's world-class bass player Rocco Prestia, TC is developing yet another bass head to deliver instant world-class bass tone: Staccato'51. Think of legendary bass players and Francis Rocco Prestia […]

TC Electronic announces the RS112 bass cabinet

Christopher Laird Simmons

Denmark (MuseWire) – TC Electronic delivers a brand new addition to its award-winning RS range of bass cabinets. The new RS112 delivers a great, punchy sound from a cab that's been designed with the most compact of footprints â€“ now bass players really can plug-in and play anywhere. TC Electronic's brand new RS112 cabinet is […]

Arturia now shipping v2 of their virtual CS-80 instrument

Christopher Laird Simmons

(MuseWire) – Arturia announced this week the launch of version 2.0 of their amazing recreation of the classic Yamaha CS-80 keyboard, used by such electronic music pioneers as Vangeles, Stevie Wonder, and oh so many more. The new version is protected by the Syncrosoft key, like their other current product line. Version 2.0 features (free […]

Announcing Launchpad – a new dedicated controller for Ableton Live

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Ableton is very happy to announce Launchpad, a new dedicated controller for Ableton Live, co-developed by Novation and Ableton. Launchpad features a multicolor, 64-button grid for launching clips, as well as dedicated scene-launch buttons. Despite the big grid, Launchpad is compact and portable: it’ll fit in your bag for gigs and […]

Kenton expand line of MIDI devices to include Intelligent MIDI Merging and industrial-strength Line Drivers

Christopher Laird Simmons

London, UK (MuseWire) – Leading electronics expert Kenton has gained a reputation for building the ultimate in studio solutions â€“ solutions that form the hub of recording studios the world over. And with the Merge-4 Intelligent MIDI Merge and the LNDR MIDI Line Driver, their range of rock-solid solutions just got biggerâ€¦ Merge-4 Kenton's Merge-4 […]

California Copyright Event Examines How Music Makers and Owners Will be Affected by New Rules, Laws & Regulations

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGLES, Calif. (MuseWire) – The annual “Legal Update” of the California Copyright Conference will present a distinguished panel of experts who will address important legal issues facing music professionals and everyone who listens to music. The event, which offers CLE credit for attorneys, will take place Tuesday, October 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in […]

Wusik Station updated to v5.8.6 – plus new skin

Christopher Laird Simmons

(MuseWire) – Wusik Station V5.8.6 Released – Both Full and Demo versions – New Extra Skin. The updater now features 3 skins: New White, Limeflavour and Old Blue. It will show a preview of all 3 skins and ask which one should be the Default skin (it installs all 3 skin files) . Changes for […]

D.a. Thompson’s EP Album ‘Disclaimer’ Released in Seattle July 18th, 2009

Christopher Laird Simmons

SEATTLE, Wash. (MuseWire) – D.a. Productions in partnership with Brain Grenade Entertainment proudly announced the release of D.a. Thompson’s new extended play album titled “Disclaimer” on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. ‘Disclaimer’ is now available for purchase on CD Baby, iTunes and elsewhere. The first single off of D.a. Thompson’s EP is entitled, […]

Digidesign and M-Audio Announce Trio of New Products

Christopher Laird Simmons

Tweksbury, Mass. (MuseWire) – M-AudioÂ® and DigidesignÂ® are excited to announce three new products that break down barriers and empower you to make better music faster. The Digidesign Elevenâ„¢ Rack is a revolutionary new recording and standalone effects processing solution designed specifically for guitar players. The M-Audio Fast TrackÂ® audio interface includes Pro ToolsÂ® M-Poweredâ„¢ […]

Toontrack adds Groove Player, MIDI Nodes and more to Superior DrummerÂ® 2.2

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – Toontrack Music is very pleased to present the most significant update for Superior Drummer® 2 to date. Version 2.2 includes features that radically take users workflow to the next level. The refined controls over the instruments response and creative possibilities provided by the new MIDI nodes feature, as well as the much […]

Native Instruments Introduces DISCOVERY SERIES: BALINESE GAMELAN

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced BALINESE GAMELAN, a new KONTAKT-Powered instrument that marks the second entry in the “Discovery Series”. Created in collaboration with the renowned sound-design house Soniccouture, BALINESE GAMELAN offers a versatile assortment of ethnic instruments that represent the rich sonic heritage of classic Indonesian music, for use in film […]

Toontrack Music announces the Custom and Vintage SDX

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – Toontrack Music is proud to announce the return of a sample library classic. The Custom and Vintage SDXâ„¢ is a re-release of the award winning Toontrack Music sample packs Superior Custom and Vintage and Superior Vintage Add-on (both released for the original Superior Drummer software) and they have now been combined to […]

Virginia Bluegrass: 9th Annual Norton Wine and Bluegrass Festival

Christopher Laird Simmons

MIDDLEBURG, Va. (MuseWire) – Visit Chrysalis Vineyards (Middleburg, Virginia) in the midst of harvest and experience their hottest festival of the year. Enjoy bluegrass pickings throughout the weekend with Jackass Flats (former Virginia State Bluegrass Champs), Hickory Ridge, and Lisa Kay Howard; meet artisans, craft and food vendors; take a hay ride vineyard tour; and […]

Blue Microphones Launches New Series of enCORE Live Microphones

Christopher Laird Simmons

Westlake Village, Calif. (MuseWire) – Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, has launched enCORE, a new series of microphones that bring their heritage of high-quality studio microphones to the stage. The enCORE 100, 200, and 300 models are designed and priced for any live application from the rehearsal space and coffee […]

Native Instruments Releases Version 1.2 of TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO and TRAKTOR PRO

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments recently released TRAKTOR PRO 1.2, a free software update for the latest generation of its digital DJ products including the DUO and LE versions. The update brings many improvements that make the latest TRAKTOR generation even more powerful and convenient, including extended performance effects, state-of-the-art keylock quality, advanced controller […]

New ARC TDM tunes your Pro Tools room to perfection

Christopher Laird Simmons

SUNRISE, Fla. (MuseWire) – IK is proud to announce the availability of the new ARC System TDM for Pro Tools HD Accel. Together with ARC Native, it is the first and only acoustic correction system in a plug-in. Finally you can “take your room out of the mix,” removing the acoustical problems created by untreated […]

NMPA’s David Israelite to Discuss Monies Owed to Music Publishers by Labels

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – An important event for all ASCAP publishers! The Association Of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) will present a discussion of settlement negotiations between the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) and record labels. The settlement, in the hundreds of millions, concerns monies owed to music publishers that currently reside in record labels’ […]

Best Service releases two new dance products

Christopher Laird Simmons

Muenchen, Germany (MuseWire) – Best Service has released two new dance products: Black Pearl is a brand new sample collection for the Hip Hop, RÂ´nÂ´B or Media producer looking for that modern original sound of today's urban music. Here is everything you need to produce radio-ready Hip Hop and R&B hits! production tools vol. 2 […]

Toontrack Music announces The Electronic EZX

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – Over time Toontrack Music has produced and made available industry leading drum and percussion sounds heard in movies, TV-shows, video games, at live venues and on countless hit albums. We’ve recorded numerous libraries with hundreds of the finest drums and cymbals totaling 200+ gigs of user content derived from 1,000,000 plus sound […]

Southern Rap on Top: Pitch Control TV Mixtape DVD Vol. 3 in Stores September 29

Christopher Laird Simmons

HOUSTON, Texas (MuseWire) – From the 3rd Coast to the East Coast and now nestled back home in the South, Pitch Control TV Mixtape DVD series traveled to the East Coast to be recognized as a part of Country Rap Tunes: The 3rd Coast/Dirty South Film Festival held in Harlem, premiering PCTV’s Mixtape DVD Volume […]

Best Service Announces Virtual Accordion Library

Christopher Laird Simmons

Muenchen, Germany (MuseWire) – Best Service today announced the launch of Best Service managed to win over “Tari” Eduardo Tarilonte to produce this fantastic virtual accordion! Though we start to ship Accordion out into the world from Munich, right during Oktoberfest, this product has nothing to do with Lederhos'n and Bavarian umm-tah-tah. Tari has created […]

Crysonic announces release of SPECTRALIVE NXT V3 – Intelligent Spectral Audio Vitalizer

Christopher Laird Simmons

Adelaide SA (MuseWire) – Crysonic today announced the release of SPECTRALIVE NXT V3 and availability in Native Mac OSX AU,VST (PPC /Intel Mac) and PC VST formats. Spectralive NXT V3 is Crysonic’s third generation Professional Spectral Audio Vitality and Enhancement Processor. The SPECTRALIVE process is Crysonic’s proprietary approach for imparting Vitality and warmth to all […]

Cakewalk Updates Sonar DAW to 8.5

Christopher Laird Simmons

COLUMN: This week Cakewalk announced the latest update to their venerable DAW platform, SONAR. While it’s been updated annually with full incremental versions, sometimes to the criticism by users (e.g., “why not fix all issues with current version before launching a new one?”), Cakewalk’s team have chosen this year to do a .5 upgrade, since […]

FXpansion is proud to present a collection of Yamaha signature snares for BFD2

Christopher Laird Simmons

LONDON, England (MuseWire) – Signature Snares Vol.1 – available now! FXpansion is proud to present a collection of Yamaha signature snares for your BFD2 library. With the usual high levels of detail, multiple channels and multiple articulations, BFD Signature Snares Vol.1 is ready for you to sequence and mix using BFD 2.1’s powerful software interface. […]

Native Instruments Introduces THE FINGER by Tim Exile

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced THE FINGER, a unique keyboard-controlled performance effects processor developed together with forward-thinking electronic music artist Tim Exile of Warp Records. Based on advanced REAKTOR technology, THE FINGER provides musicians, producers and DJs with an inspirational and truly musical tool for intuitive sound mangling and live remixing in […]

The ‘Reverb Store’ – the Ultimate E-Commerce Solution for Artists and Labels in the New Music Business

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) – ReverbNation, the leading marketing platform for more than 450,000 artists, labels, managers and venues, has partnered with Audiolife, the leader in direct-to-fan eCommerce, to create the Reverb Store. The Reverb Store is a complete direct-to-fan eCommerce offering that is accessible to every ReverbNation artist at no charge. The Reverb Store […]

UltimateSoundBank Introduces Grand Piano Collection

Christopher Laird Simmons

Paris, France (MuseWire) – UltimateSoundBank has announced theire new “Grand Piano Collection,” compatible with the free UVI player, and MOTU MachFive II. According to the company: “Grand Piano Collection features surely some of the best sounding sampled pianos in the market. True to our beliefs, we don’t think it’s about figures (like velocity, memory, number […]

Review: Open Labs NeKo XXL Gen5 DAW Keyboard Workstation

Christopher Laird Simmons

REVIEW: I’m a big fan of Open Labs’ music workstation instruments, so I was pretty excited when they announced the rebirth of their XXL model this spring, which was not available last October 2008 when I bought the NeKo TSE (previously reviewed for this magazine). The XXL is not technically their flagship, if you ask […]

TC-Helicon announce VoiceTone Synth now shipping

Christopher Laird Simmons

Victoria BC, Canada (MuseWire) – TC-Helicon is pleased to announce that its revolutionary VoiceTone Synth is now shipping and that review models are now available. VoiceTone Synth is a vocal effects pedal that specialises in recreating the kinds of effects heard on a lot of today’s chart topping tracks and it’s the first time that […]

The Third Monster Unleashed – Monster MIDI Pack 3 – Fills

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – Toontrack Music proudly announce that Monster Drummer Peter Fredlander is back with the third package in the Monster MIDI series – Monster MIDI Pack 3 – Fills! Boasting more than 450 individually played fills with drum beats leading up to them, hierarchically organized by level of intensity and difficulty, this is a […]

Apple Music Event 9.9.09: New iTunes, More Apps, Video – Beatles MIA

Christopher Laird Simmons

COLUMN: Applemania 2009. In one of the most anticipated tech stories this week, Apple’s visionary leader Steve Jobs took to the stage at the Yerba Buena center in San Francisco. The initial announcements included a new version of iTunes with Genius mixes, a cleaner look and better navigation (iTunes 9 was not available for download […]

ASCAP Presents: Women Behind the Music: The Lipstick Lounge – Sept. 8

Christopher Laird Simmons

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (MuseWire) – ASCAP Presentsâ€¦ Women Behind the Music is a new series of events produced exclusively by the women of ASCAP’s Rhythm & Soul Team. The program is designed to encourage and recognize women in the music creator community. Donations will be accepted at this event for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. […]

Try-Sound now has 35 Virtual Instruments online

Christopher Laird Simmons

Muenchen, DE (MuseWire) – Best Service announced today that Try-Sound (www.try-sound.com) has added 2 new virtual instruments into its portfolio, and now has 35 virtual instruments online. TrySound is the world’s first online Test Station for virtual instruments and Plug-Ins. For the first time ever Best Service and SoundsOnDemand are presenting the possibility of testing […]

Sound Forge Pro 10 Software Provides Comprehensive New Tools for Professional Digital Audio

Christopher Laird Simmons

MADISON, Wisc. (MuseWire) – Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio production applications, today announced the availability of Sound Forgeâ„¢ Pro 10 digital audio production suite. Sound Forge Pro 10 new features include event-based editing, disc-at-once CD burning, iZotopeâ„¢ 64-bit SRCâ„¢ (sample rate conversion), MBIT+â„¢ dither (bit-depth conversion), musical instrument file […]

During Sept. Get Line 6 POD Farm Plug-in for FREE

Christopher Laird Simmons

Calabasas, Calif. /Music Industry Newsire/ — Line 6 announced today that during Sept. 2009 they are giving away free licenses for their POD Farm plug-in for VST and RTAS. POD Farm, the premium tone plug-in, is a $99 value! Get the tones you need for pro-sounding recordings. For FREE! POD Farm delivers industry-standard PODÂ® tone […]

Native Instruments Announces KOMPLETE 6

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today announced KOMPLETE 6, the latest version of its popular software bundle that has become a mainstay with professional musicians and producers. The new collection offers a veritable arsenal of acclaimed instruments and effects that cover all areas of modern music production, including powerful new versions of ABSYNTH, GUITAR […]

Native Instruments Announces GUITAR RIG 4 PRO

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today announced GUITAR RIG 4 PRO, the next generation of its acclaimed guitar studio. The fourth version raises the bar on sonic authenticity with advanced new speaker emulation technology, and further expands on nearly all aspects that sets GUITAR RIG apart as the most capable digital guitar solution. To […]

Native Instruments Announces ABSYNTH 5

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today announced ABSYNTH 5, a new generation of the acclaimed semi-modular software synthesizer that is renowned for its unique evolving sounds and textures. The new version enhances the profound sonic capabilities of ABSYNTH with powerful additional synthesis and effects features as well as overall improved audio quality, and offers […]

Native Instruments Announces KONTAKT 4

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today announced KONTAKT 4, a new version of the industry-leading software sampler. Taking the unrivalled performance and versatility of KONTAKT for music production, live performance and sound design even further, the fourth generation adds powerful “Authentic Expression Technology,” unique sample compression, an extended studio-grade sound library complete with a […]

Roland Introduces GW-8 Version 2 Workstation

Christopher Laird Simmons

Los Angeles, Calif. (MuseWire â€” Roland today announced their “new gear new inspiration” lineup of new products for Sept. 2009. Roland's popular GW-8 workstation evolves with Version 2. Building on the foundation of intelligent backing-track functionality, contemporary sounds from around the world, and expressive interactive musical styles, the GW-8 Version 2 adds a new Style […]

Roland Introduces eBand JS-8 Jam-along Companion for Guitarists

Christopher Laird Simmons

Los Angeles, Calif. (MuseWire â€” Roland today announced their “new gear new inspiration” lineup of new products for Sept. 2009. eBand JS-8: Audio Player with Guitar Effects. For â€œbedroom guitaristsâ€ who love jamming along with their favorite songs, the ultimate musical companion has arrived. eBand is a portable all-in-one audio player that's packed with big […]

Roland Introduces TD-20KX V-Drum Pro Series

Christopher Laird Simmons

Los Angeles, Calif. (MuseWire â€” Roland today announced their “new gear new inspiration” lineup of new products for Sept. 2009. The new TD-20KX V-Pro series makes a full-impact impression onstage with its industrial brushed-metal* V-Pads, enlarged V-Kick, silver-colored V-Cymbals, and rock-solid chrome drum rack. The TD-20X drum module is loaded with hundreds of powerful and […]

Hohner Launches Essential Series Acoustic Guitars

Christopher Laird Simmons

GLEN ALLEN, Va. (MuseWire) – ÂHohner, Inc. announces the launch of the new Essential Series of acoustic guitars. These guitars are built utilizing a revolutionary technique Hohner calls “frequency matching.” Hohner’s technicians utilize a form of tap tuning to determine the resonant frequencies of the wood and then match the solid spruce tops with similarly […]

Symbolic Sound Releases Software for Chaining Together Two or More Paca(rana) Sound Computers Under Control of Kyma

Christopher Laird Simmons

CHAMPAIGN Ill. (MuseWire) – Symbolic Sound Corporation has expanded the real-time sound-computing power of its Paca(rana) sound engine by making it possible for Kyma sound designers to chain two or more multiprocessor Paca(rana)s together via the built-in A/B Expansion ports. To the Kyma software, a network of Paca(rana)s appears as a single sound computation engine […]

Best Service offers ‘free’ version of TITAN virtual instrument

Christopher Laird Simmons

COLUMN: The kind folks at Best Service today offered our readers a free “demo” version of TITAN, their new virtual instrument which contains samples from over 200 classic synths and modern gear. Unlike most demo apps, the TITAN demo provides a full copy of the ENGINE application (their streaming engine, co-developed with the Yellow Tools […]

BMI Tops Previous Year in Revenues with $905 Million in FY 2009

Christopher Laird Simmons

BMI has announced that it earned more than $905 million in revenues for its 2009 fiscal year, including its subsidiary Landmark Digital ServicesÂ®, LLC. The company also announced that it increased royalty distributions to more than $788 million for the songwriters, composers and copyright owners it represents. With more than 400,000 songwriters, composers and music publisher affiliates, BMI is the world's largest music copyright organization.

New tutorial DVD for Propellarheads ‘Record’ DAW

Christopher Laird Simmons

Ontario, Canada (MuseWire) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, announces a comprehensive tutorial DVD for Propellarheads Record, a new audio recording software offering unlimited tracks, world-class effects, mixing tools, and a fresh approach to recording music. Electronic artist and ASK Video tutorial veteran Morgan “Morg” Pottruff returns with […]

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