Category: Story Index

Native Instruments Launches ‘Kompletely Insane’ Special Offer for KOMPLETE 5

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments has just launched the “Kompletely Insane” special for KOMPLETE 5, a time-limited special offer that gives producers access to the industry-standard instruments and effects bundle at a drastically reduced price while supplies last. KOMPLETE 5 is recognized as the leading software collection for contemporary music production, live performance and […]

ASCAP Joins in Supporting President Obama’s National United We Serve Initiative

Christopher Laird Simmons

Washington, D.C. (MuseWire) – ASCAP’s more than 350,000 members are urged to promote and participate in summer community service to help bolster U.S. renewal and recovery. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have just launched a new national service initiative, United We Serve (www.Serve.gov), that calls on all Americans to find ways to […]

iZotope Brings Studio Quality Audio Effects to iPhone & iPod Touch Developers

Christopher Laird Simmons

Cambridge, Mass. (MuseWire) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in audio signal processing technology, has expanded their extensive licensing program with a suite of audio enhancement tools and effects available for integration into 3rd party software applications for the iPhone and iPod touch handheld devices. “We are seeing a significant demand for our audio effect […]

Sony Comments on the Passing of Michael Jackson

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Sony Comments on the Passing of Michael Jackson (as posted to michaeljackson.com): Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: […]

ASK Video Ships Cubase 5 Tutorial DVD

Christopher Laird Simmons

Ontario, Canada (MuseWire) – ­ ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, is now shipping the highly anticipated first installment of their Cubase 5 DVD tutorial series. In Cubase 5 Level 1, ASK Video CEO and Cubase guru Steve Kostrey acquaints users with the latest version of Steinberg’s legendary Cubase […]

TC Electronic announces that its Nova Drive pedal is now shipping

Christopher Laird Simmons

Denmark / Music Industry newswire/ — Nova Drive is TC Electronic's incredible new programmable analog overdrive and distortion pedal. It features the same awesome analog drive circuit as the acclaimed Nova System and has full digital control. Nova Drive is therefore the ultimate distortion and overdrive pedal, offering the best of both worlds: sonic excellence […]

Ben Deily’s Varsity Drag Joins Evan Dando’s The Lemonheads for NYC Show

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Nearly 20 years after leaving cult band The Lemonheads to return to college and “try to become a grown up,” co-founder and certified grown up Ben Deily has come full circle: his new band Varsity Drag makes their New York City debut this Thursday at the Bowery Ballroom, sharing the […]

Music Video Helps Promote Second Season of Potty Mouth Comedy, ‘Poor Paul’

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Tweens, teens and adults alike have been anxiously awaiting the sophomore season of the wacky politically-incorrect comedy with a heart, also known as Poor Paul, produced by Eye Scream Films. These same fans are also excited for the premiere of the Disney Channel’s Princess Protection Program which happens to star […]

Musicrow updates Vintage Strings MkIII to v1.1

Christopher Laird Simmons

Haifa, Israel (MuseWire) – Musicrow updates Vintage Strings MkIII to version 1.1. The new update includes the following bug fixes: The spring reverb bug was fixed. The chorus noise problem that occurred with some hosts was fixed. Automation problem was fixed. The interface graphic problem with Reaper was fixed. Vintage Strings MkIII is a new […]

Toontrack Updates Superior Drummer to 2.1.1

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – Superior Drummer 2.1.1 is now available from the Software Updates section of all registered Toontrack user accounts. This update contains a number of bug fixes. It is recommended for all users and is essential for full Metal Foundry SDX support. An update to EZplayer Pro was also releases June 9. The 2.1.1 […]

Streaming Music Industry will Contribute to $78 Billion in Revenue Over 6 Years, says Insight Research Corp.

Christopher Laird Simmons

BOONTON, N.J. (MuseWire) – Streaming video and music distributed across the Internet, an IPTV network, or a mobile handset will generate more than $78 billion in network-derived and content-derived revenue into the U.S. markets over the next six years, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. Streaming media refers to […]

Cakewalk® Announces Guitar Tracks Pro™ Version 4 & Guitar Tracks Pro USB for Windows

Christopher Laird Simmons

Boston, Mass. (MuseWire — Cakewalk, the world’s leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, today announces Guitar Tracks Pro Version 4 and Guitar Tracks Pro USB, a new version and look-and-feel for the leading software designed for the recording guitarist and singer/songwriter, plus a new, complete recording solution […]

iZotope & Downtown Records Announce iDrum: Major Lazer App

Christopher Laird Simmons

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (MuseWire) – ­ iZotope, Inc. and Downtown Records have collaborated to bring a new edition of the popular iPhone and iPod Touch music app, iDrum, to the iPhone and iPod touch. iDrum: Major Lazer lets you instantly remix elements from the new album, Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do, produced by dance floor […]

Trance Fury’s New Age Electronica Music CD Promotes Environmental Awareness

Christopher Laird Simmons

RALEIGH, N.C. (MuseWire) – In an effort to raise environmental awareness, Trance Fury, a TFR Records artist, recently released, “Mother Earth and Father Time.” The CD has gained national attention and the Weather Channel is currently featuring the track, “Carolina Shore,” on its “Local on the 8s” from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. In addition, […]

Virgin Media and Universal Music to Launch Unlimited Music Download UK Subscription Service

Christopher Laird Simmons

London, UK (MuseWire) – Virgin Media and Universal Music today unveiled plans for a ground-breaking digital music service designed to bring about a rapid and permanent change in the way UK consumers buy and listen to music. The service – a world first – will enable any Virgin Media broadband customer to both stream and […]

TC Electronic announces Nova Repeater shipping

Christopher Laird Simmons

DENMARK (MuseWire) – The latest addition to TC Electronic's Nova range is now available. Nova Repeater is a new dual delay pedal for the guitarist who demands instant, high quality and unique results – without any fuss. Nova Repeater features the same great sound that made TC Electronic's Nova Delay the first choice pedal for […]

TC Electronic announces Classic450 bass amp

Christopher Laird Simmons

DENMARK (MuseWire) – TC Electronic announces Classic450, a brand new bass amp that's all about pure tone and power. After showing the world its bass amp credentials with the award-winning RH450, TC Electronic is going back to bass basics with Classic450 – an amp that offers players easy access to a wide range of classic […]

Automap for iPhone: take instant remote control of your music making software

Christopher Laird Simmons

High Wycombe, UK (MuseWire) – Novation's Automap has already revolutionised the way we control music production software ­ now Automap is set to do the same with the iPhone and iPod touch. The power behind Novation’s award-winning SL MkII, SL Compact and Nocturn MIDI controllers is now available for your iPhone / iPod touch, providing […]

Interactive remixing course with Vincent DiPasquale and Steven Lee now available on the web or on DVD

Christopher Laird Simmons

Hollywood, Fla. (MuseWire) – ­ FaderPro .com and Auraleo Advanced Learning, producers of pioneering video training products, announce the availability of The Art of the Remix interactive training course. Formerly titled Remix It Like A Record, The Art of the Remix is taught by multi-platinum remixer/producer Vincent DiPasquale, together with world-renowned DJ, producer, and remixer […]

EDIROL R-44 Field Recorder Updated

Christopher Laird Simmons

London, UK (MuseWire) – The latest update takes the R-44's software to v1.05 and enables users to add effects in Pre Record mode, and also includes updates for the BWF (Broadcast Wave File) marker format, notable with previously recorded data. Other improvements include quicker shutdown times in some modes with SD cards, and a smoother […]

Apple Announces the New iPhone 3G S, lowers price on 3G-8GB model

Christopher Laird Simmons

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (MuseWire —Apple® today introduced the new iPhoneâ„¢ 3G S, the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet, packed with incredible new features including improved speed and performance—up to twice as fast as iPhone 3G—with longer battery life, a high-quality 3 megapixel autofocus camera, easy to use video recording and hands free voice control. iPhone […]

Mutiny Pictures reports busy winter and spring with key accounts including Interscope Records, ABC, and Drew Seeley

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Mutiny Pictures, a Los Angeles-based film company specializing in online branded entertainment and webisode production, made several company announcements through founder Michael Pierce on recent high-profile projects that showcase their branding capabilities and post-production expertise. Mutiny Pictures director Kenny Stoff recently teamed up with U2 to document the launch of […]

Toontrack Music announces The Metal Foundry SDX

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – The originators of multi sampled drums and Drumkit From Hell, Toontrack®, Music presents an all-new SDX expansion pack for Superior Drummer® 2.0 – The Metal Foundry SDXâ„¢. The Metal Foundry SDX is an all-new recording with Meshuggah drummer Tomas Haake, featuring seven massive drum kits, spanning 300,000 sound files of raw, single […]

Native Instruments introduces DEEP RECONSTRUCTIONS

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today released DEEP RECONSTRUCTIONS, a collection of cutting-edge multi-effects based on the powerful sound processing features of the KORE platform. The new KORE SOUNDPACK provides a wealth of advanced effect configurations that can be used to tweak and transform any audio material in innovative and inspiring ways, for direct […]

Napster Offers MP3s with its On-Demand Streaming Service

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Napster, the pioneer of digital music, today unveiled its latest music offering combining the freedom of MP3s with the discovery benefits of a high-quality streaming music service – all for one low price. For as little as $5 per month, Napster users get five unrestricted MP3 downloads, and unlimited access […]

EMI UK Releases ‘The Singular Thomas Dolby’

Christopher Laird Simmons

London, UK (MuseWire) – The Singular Thomas Dolby, a 2-disc CD and DVD (PAL) collection features all Thomas Dolby's singles and videos. It is released in the UK on May 18th 2009 and is available worldwide as an import. Thomas Dolby became one of the most recognizable figures of the synth-pop movement of early-'80s new […]

DashBook 3.0 adds new features designed to handle sales tracking and complex royalties for the music industry

Christopher Laird Simmons

HOUSTON, Texas — After a successful year on the market, adding user-friendly product components that dramatically improve front and back office operations for publishers of books and ebooks, today Financial Softworks, LLC, announced the release of DashBook 3.0 – with new features and functions designed to handle sales tracking and complex royalties for the music […]

Planet Waves’ Scale Master App provides 10,000 guitar scales, modes, and arpeggios

Christopher Laird Simmons

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (MuseWire) – ­Planet Waves, one of the D’Addario Company’s family of world-renowned musical instrument accessory brands, introduces Scale Wizard, a comprehensive guitar scale library as a companion to their best-selling Chordmaster App, a quintessential guitar chord library. Between them, Scale Wizard and Chordmaster provide volumes of guitar reference material in a hand-held iPhone […]

ADAM Audio USA Taps Caputo For US Market

Christopher Laird Simmons

Westlake Village, Calif. (MuseWire –­ Berlin-based ADAM Professional Audio, celebrating 10 years of making critically acclaimed and award-winning professional studio monitors, have hired Robert Caputo as President of ADAM Audio USA. Caputo will over see all aspects of business in the US market and is tasked with expanding the growth the company has enjoyed for […]

Audiolife Tells Indie Music Artists to ‘Wave Goodbye to The Post Office’

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Audiolife (www.Audiolife.com), an Artist Services platform designed for indie artists to sell music online and on-demand to fans, has announced a new feature via its virtual, portable storefront. Using their free account, artists will now have the option to use the Audiolife platform for all fulfillment and warehousing needs. With […]

OS3 for Access Virus Ti Line Now Available – Out of Beta

Christopher Laird Simmons

Recklinghausen, Germany (MuseWire) – Access Music announced today the OS3 official release for the Virus Ti line of synthesizers. OS3 has been released for the entire Virus TI range of products after some month of public beta testing. The new operating system features many new effects including a tape delay, a phlethora of new distortion […]

Musician with ALS Composes Piano Rock Album with One Finger – New CD ‘Toxic Charm’

Christopher Laird Simmons

EAST LANSING, Mich. (MuseWire) – Ace Noface, a 38 year old man with Lou Gehrig’s disease, today announces the release of a piano rock CD, “Toxic Charm.” His goal is to leave a musical legacy behind, and raise awareness of ALS. May is ALS awareness month. Words like “inspiring” get used so casually that their […]

Native Instruments introduces DISCOVERY SERIES: NORTH INDIA

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced NORTH INDIA, a new sound library that captures and recreates the charismatic tones of classical North Indian music with unparalleled authenticity. It also marks the launch of the new “Discovery Series” of KORE SOUNDPACKS, which will translate the sonic heritage of various regions of the world into […]

iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe Released for iPhone and iPod Touch

Christopher Laird Simmons

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (MuseWire) – ­ iZotope, Inc. and Mute Records have collaborated to bring a Depeche Mode music application, iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe, to the iPhone and iPod touch. iZotope’s popular, interactive iDrum apps let iPhone and iPod touch users create music by tapping the touch screen and rearranging simple shapes and […]

Planet Waves’ Chordmaster App a Hit with Guitar Players

Christopher Laird Simmons

FARMINGDALE, NY (MuseWire ­– The Planet Waves Chordmaster, a comprehensive and accurate library of over 7,800 guitar chords for the iPhone and iTouch, has become a hit with guitar players of all levels having held the #1 position on the Apple App Store’s Top Paid Music category in recent weeks. “Chordmaster has become so successful […]

Interview: New Income Source for Musicians, Songwriters and Publishers

John Scott G

INTERVIEW: Music does not hook up with money very often these days. In fact, they’re not even dating. Piracy, both personal and corporate, affects the creators of music in many ways, none of them good. But there is a glimmer of hope that is currently hiding as close as your mobile phone. A company called […]

Free Awareness Benefit Concert in Boston Common Announced by VHL Family Alliance

Christopher Laird Simmons

BOSTON, Mass. (MuseWire) – This year VHL Family Alliance will be hosting its first annual special event in honor of International VHL Day, which will be declared in Massachusetts in May at the State House. Alex Anderson, a 13 year old boy from New Jersey, started this concept when he had a vision of hosting […]

Monster MIDI Pack Announced by Toontrack as Download

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – At only $19 USD Toontrack Music is proud to present the Monster MIDI Pack. The pack contains more than 400 MIDI files, individually played by drummer Peter Fredlander. Available as 4/4 straight and 4/4 Swing in various tempos. The Monster MIDI Pack works with EZdrummer and Superior Drummer®, optimized for standard drum […]

ASK Video Distributes New Finale DVD Tutorial

Christopher Laird Simmons

ONTARIO, Canada (MuseWire) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, is now the exclusive distributor of The Finale 2008-2009 Tutorial DVD, a video tutorial for Finale 2008 and 2009 produced by MusicWorks Interactive Media. This new DVD is a comprehensive video presentation developed for the beginner and the intermediate […]

Native Instruments releases URBAN ARSENAL 2 for KORE

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today released URBAN ARSENAL 2, a new collection of production-ready sound material for contemporary hip-hop and similar music styles. Created in collaboration with established urban music producers and sound designers, the latest entry in the KORE SOUNDPACK range delivers a further assortment of professional groove material and instrument sounds […]

Classical Guitarist Stuart Weber and The Meritage Quartet in Concert May 2 in Montana

Christopher Laird Simmons

BOZEMAN, Mont. (MuseWire) – The Instrumental virtuoso and social networking champion returns to One Prime Recording Location of his breathtaking new album – an acoustic marvel! On Saturday May 2nd, 2009, at 8 p.m., classical guitarist Stuart Weber will be bringing his fret board magic to Bozeman, Montana for an acoustic concert at the Ellen […]

Song Writing Collaboration has Unique Twist at Golosio Publishing

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Golosio Music Publishing (www.golosio.com) is just a few months old but it has discovered a new way to expand its catalog of songs. The rhythm tracks for a new groove song were created in the Los Angeles studio of John Scott G and then sent to Golosio songwriters, Doug Colosio in […]

Leon Ware ‘The Sensual Minister’ Celebrates Motown’s 50th with Special Concert at Catalina Bar & Grill

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – For a man who will be 70 next year, singer/songwriter extraordinaire Leon Ware is working up a storm! Still promoting his acclaimed Stax Records debut, Moon Ride, featuring the divine new single “Hold Tonight,” Ware is also taking a moment to reflect long and deep on his hallowed history with […]

iDrum: Ministry of Sound Trance Anthems now available on Apple App Store

Christopher Laird Simmons

LONDON, UK (MuseWire) – iDrum: Ministry of Sound Trance Anthems lets iPhone and iPod touch owners recreate their favorite Trance tracks of yesterday and today. Starting with professionally produced iDrum kits that emulate the greatest Trance anthems in clubbing history, users can customize the included beats any way they like or mix and match hundreds […]

Sic Skinz Custom Drum Wraps Make Refinishing Your Old Drum Set Possible on a Budget

Christopher Laird Simmons

EVERETT, Wash. (MuseWire) – From bars to arenas to music videos, drummers can finally be noticed, stand apart from the rest, and look cool while doing it. Sic•Skinz Custom Drum Wraps (www.sicskinz.com) has announced availability of their innovative and easy to install Custom Drum Wraps. These drum wraps allow anyone to effectively re-finish their drum […]

Garritan Purchases GigaStudio Technology Assets From Tascam

Christopher Laird Simmons

ORCAS ISLAND, Wash. and MONTEBELLO, Calif. (MuseWire) – TASCAM, a division of TEAC America, Inc. and Garritan Corporation announced the completion of the sale of technology assets relating to GigaStudio, Gigasampler, GVI, Gigapulse and all Giga products. Gigasampler revolutionized the music industry when it was introduced in 1999 and its importance in the music world […]

Toontrack Announces Superior Drummer 2.1 Update

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – This major update to Toontrack’s Superior Drummer 2 contains many bug fixes as well as features significantly improving the user experience. It is recommended for all users and is essential for SDX (NY Vol2) support. It can be downloaded immediately from the “software updates” section of the Toontrack site by registered owners. […]

Open Labs Unveils DBeat, Highly Anticipated Portable DJ Instrument

Christopher Laird Simmons

FRANKFURT – Musikmesse (MuseWire) – Open Labs, a recognized leader in innovative computer-enhanced musical instruments based in Austin, Texas, debuted their new DBeat instrument today at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. The DBeat marks the first product developed by Open Labs specifically for the DJ and electronic musician market by incorporating a broader range of sounds, […]

TC-Helicon announce VoiceTone Synth, offering radical vocal processing in a pedal

Christopher Laird Simmons

DENMARK (MuseWire) – Incredible new vocal processing pedal from TC-Helicon: VoiceTone Synth brings together a collection of extreme exotic and contemporary sonic effects, including jagged HardTune effects, classic Vocoder effects, a voice-controlled synthesizer and vocal distortion and megaphone effects. Now vocalists or anyone looking to add a modern edge to their live performances and studio […]

WorldSings Launches Million Dollar Contest to Find World’s Best Song

Christopher Laird Simmons

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (MuseWire) – WorldSings unveiled a new social site (www.WorldSings.com) for music discovery and kicked off the official start to its first annual World’s Best Song competition with $1,000,0000 in prizes. The new site brings together artists and music fans from around the world in a rich social network that promotes self-expression, social […]