Category: Synth News

Native Instruments Announces Shareholder Reorganization

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments has just completed a major share reorganization that makes the company entirely self-owned. The reorganization was facilitated by CEO and founding shareholder Daniel Haver, and comprises both a general shareholder consolidation and the reacquisition of about 30% of the company’s shares from a long-standing venture capital investor. Implemented in […]

Music Computing Releases LokBOX Personal Data Vault

Christopher Laird Simmons

AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) – With security being brought into the forefront daily, protection for personal data has never been more important. Devices like software dongles, USB flash drives, and sensitive information can easily be damaged, lost or stolen. The term “be safe or be sorry” still holds true today. LokBOX from Music Computing is a […]

Hello Music Partners with Thomas Lang Drumming Boot Camps to Launch Exclusive Master Series

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Hello Music today announced its partnership with the Thomas Lang Drumming Boot Camps as part of the launch of an exclusive Master Series that will provide its expansive membership-based, independent artist community with the opportunity to get one-on-one lessons and experiences with music industry veterans by offering incredible access to […]

Kurzweil announces Free PC3K Sound Download Library – Features Synthscapes and Take 6 Vocals

Christopher Laird Simmons

WOODLAND Hills, Calif. (MuseWire) – Kurzweil is proud to announce the release of the new Sound Download Library exclusively for the PC3K line of Synthesizer Workstations. Now available for free download on Kurzweil’s website, the first two collections of samples and programs available in the library are from Kurzweil’s acclaimed Synthscapes and Take 6 Vocals. […]

U.S. Dept. of State and Carnegie Hall Fuse Tech and Music to Connect Students in N.Y. City and Mexico City

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – Using 21st Century statecraft to fuse technology and music to bring youth in New York and Mexico City together, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, will conduct its final virtual concert of this year’s Cultural Exchange initiative on […]

California Copyright Conference to Present ‘An Evening with the Guild of Music Supervisors’ on May 24 in Los Angeles

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Recognizing the important role of music supervisors in the new realities of today’s music business, the California Copyright Conference will present “An Evening with the Guild of Music Supervisors” on the night of Tuesday, May 24 in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles). “We invite you to join us for an event […]

MusicTheory 1.0 App for iPad is Now Available in Apple App Store

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – VirtualTek Corporation today announced the release of its MusicTheory 1.0 application for Apple iPad users who have an interest in learning all about the basics of music. Using text, graphics and sound in an easy-to-use format laced with narrative humor, the app teaches users of all ages and musical backgrounds […]

‘Coffee’ – Top 10 AC Charting Artist SJ to Pre-Release Freshman LP

Christopher Laird Simmons

MIAMI, Fla. (MuseWire) – Miami-based Top 10 national AC radio charting artist, SJ, will pre-release his freshman commercial LP, “Coffee,” on May 31, 2011, following exclusive fan events at SoHo House (May 11, New York) and Van Dyke Cafe (May 24, Miami). “Coffee” blends folk and rock arrangements with a soulful voice and catchy melodic […]

LAMN Jam Music Contests 2011 adds Send2Press as PR and Media Sponsor

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – The Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN) announced this week a new sponsor of its upcoming ROCK and URBAN LAMN Jam Music Contests (“LAMN Jams”) launching June 7, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Send2Press(R) Newswire, a unit of Neotrope(R), will be the official press release service, helping to take LAMN Jams […]

ARTURIA and the BOB MOOG FOUNDATION are proud to introduce Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack

Christopher Laird Simmons

Asheville USA and Grenoble FRANCE (MuseWire) – This luxurious box set includes Arturia’s award-winning Minimoog-V and Moog Modular V, a DVD of the Moog documentary, an archival book featuring unreleased material curated by Michelle Moog-Koussa entitled From Bob Moog’s Private Archives, and an official Bob Moog Foundation button. Quantities are limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. […]

David Bowie Limited-Edition Art Print to Be Auctioned at Housing Works ‘Design on a Dime’ Event with 20 x 200 Online Gallery

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) – Fans of legendary musician David Bowie can now own a rare artwork by the iconoclast via online art gallery 20×200.com. In support of Housing Works Thrift Shop’s “Design on a Dime” fundraising event, the pioneering art e-commerce site 20×200 announced it is releasing a special benefit print by Bowie. Bowie’s […]

Kid Nepro Announces New Sound Bank for Arturia Jupiter 8V

Christopher Laird Simmons

Barbados and New York (MuseWire) – Just Released! Kid Nepro Arturia Jupiter 8V Collection. A hot mix of 100 new virtual analog patches that will kick start your Arturia Jupiter 8V. The Arturia software has received great reviews for its sound quality compared to the original Jupiter 8 and adding our new sounds to the […]

Music Computing Previews MotionCOMMAND ‘Frame’ System for Music Creators Who Want Multi-Touch from Existing Displays

Christopher Laird Simmons

AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) – Music Computing is previewing a new product for musicians to easily add multi-touch capabilities for music creation to any existing monitor. To be formally announced the first week of May, this new product is called MotionCOMMAND Frame. According to the preliminary information on the MusicComputing.com website: “MotionCOMMAND Frame is an innovative […]

U.S. Department of State Announces The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad’s 2011 Spring Tour Schedule

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today the 2011 spring tour schedule for The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad program in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Using music and culture as diplomatic tools to bring people together and foster greater understanding, The Rhythm Road: […]

TC-Helicon launches VoiceJam 1.2, the latest version of its make-music-anywhere recording iPhone app

Christopher Laird Simmons

Los Angeles, Calif. (MuseWire) – TC-Helicon today announces the new version of VoiceJam – a powerful iPhone, iPod and iPad app for creating music whilst on the move. With an In-app purchase feature of the infamous HardTune pitch correction effect, and new core features including ‘Input meters’ and ‘Shots mode’, VoiceJam 1.2 is set to […]

Toontrack announce N.Y. Vol.2 Presets for Superior Drummer 2 by Charles Feelgood

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – Toontrack this week announced a new set of presets for the New York Studios Vol. 2 SDX for Superior Drummer 2.0, developed by electro producer Charles Feelgood; a unique set of presets with his incomparable brand of electro, house and disco. And you can’t beat the price, just $15 (US). According to […]

Audinate Dante-MY16-AUD Wins Networking Sound Product of the Year

Christopher Laird Simmons

Portland, Ore. (MuseWire) – Live Design has named its 2010-2011 Sound Products of the Year, chosen by a panel of prestigious sound designers. Audinate’s Dante-MY16-AUD was selected as their pick for this year’s Sound Networking award. The Dante-MY16-AUD card is a fully compatible Yamaha Mini-YGDAI standard card that instantly Dante-enables a Yamaha console mixer, processor […]

Tom Oberheim announces new legendary analog synth: Son of 4 Voice

Christopher Laird Simmons

MORAGA, Calif. (MuseWire) – Synth legend Tom Oberheim has announced two new additions to his line of resurrected SEM analog synthesizers: First, the SEM-PRO, incorporating 21 mini-jacks for signal access; and second, the quite awesome SO4V (Son of 4 Voice). Many of us have been waiting for such a product with the SO4V since the […]

VirSyn announce the release of VTAPE 2.0 and PRISM 1.5

Christopher Laird Simmons

Pfinztal, Germany (MuseWire) – VirSyn today announced the release of VTAPE 2.0 and PRISM 1.5. First, VTAPE 2.0 – The Analog Tape Suite: VTAPE is a set of three plugins based on a thorough simulation of the famous sound of analog tape machines. Saturator simulates the recording and playback on an analog tape mastering machine. […]

TC Electronic hosts Audio Seminar of the Year in Rome

Christopher Laird Simmons

Risskov, Denmark (MuseWire) – Audio is precious and deserves to be reproduced respectfully. In early June, some of the most respected audio authorities – including George Massenburg and Bob Katz – gather in Rome, Italy, to share their thoughts and experiences regarding mixing, mastering and broadcasting. For ages, sound was a natural phenomenon, only existing […]

Best Service releases K-Size ‘Electro Edition’

Christopher Laird Simmons

Munchen, Germany (MuseWire) – Best Service and K-Size are ready for the next step by adding the K-Size Electro Edition. With more than 2,500 exclusively produced sounds and loops this library offers the hottest and most trendy sounds in club universe! The content is not just limited to electro-house. There’s plenty of material which covers […]

TC Electronic updates TM7 and TM9 software for dual radar display

Christopher Laird Simmons

Risskov, Denmark (MuseWire) – TC Electronic adds dual radar display to the LM6 loudness radar meter algorithm for TC TouchMonitors with software version 1.11. Now loudness can look twice as good! With the optional LM6 algorithm installed, users can load two independent Radar meters simultaneously on their TC TouchMonitor TM7 or TM9. This opens a […]

Best Service Announces Forest Kingdom Virtual Instrument by Eduardo Tarilonte

Christopher Laird Simmons

Munchen, Germany (MuseWire) – Best Service presents Forest Kingdom. Developed by Eduardo Tarilonte – the renowned producer of “Epic World” and many other highly regarded libraries – Forest Kingdom is a unique sample library inspired by Nature. It is the sound of forests and jungles, the sound of Mother Nature herself in one sample library! […]

Native Instruments Announces MASCHINE Expansions

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germay (MuseWire) – Native Instruments has just introduced its new series of MASCHINE Expansions, affordable high-quality download libraries for its acclaimed groove production system. All expansions provide new drum kits and instruments as well as pre-programmed patterns created by expert sound designers and producers, and feature a distinctive take on a contemporary sound aesthetic […]

Toontrack announces Electronic EZmix Pack

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sweden (MuseWire) – In collaboration with allenmorganaudio, Toontrack Music has teamed up with DJ/Producer/Remixer Charles Feelgood (Diddy, Lady Gaga, Ashlee Simpson, Billie Holiday) to share his incomparable brand of electro, house and disco with our users. Welcome to the EZmix Line: Electronic EZmix Pack. With the Electronic EZmix Pack for our widely popular EZmix plug-in, […]

Fast rising country singer and performer Sandra Piller’s New Single ‘Fixin’ To Fall’ reaches Country Radio Fans

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Strong radio airplay, a steady climb up the charts and numerous awards have greeted songs from Sandra Piller’s (www.sandrapiller.com) current album, “Days Like These,” and now she is releasing her next single to country radio, “Fixin’ To Fall.” The tune is “an upbeat love song that makes you want to […]

Native Instruments Announces KOMPLETE AUDIO 6

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments has just announced KOMPLETE AUDIO 6, a high-performance six-channel audio interface for studio and live usage. As the successor to the acclaimed AUDIO KONTROL 1, it provides more connectivity, increased audio performance and a host of practical new features, complemented by a versatile software package for music production and […]

It’s time to bring back the Big Ass Sound as the Event 20/20BAS returns

Christopher Laird Simmons

Sydney, Australia (MuseWire) – Event Electronics is extremely excited to announce the release of a new generation of the cult 20/20bas speaker that revolutionised the recording industry in the 1990s and secured a place in the hearts of audio engineers the world over. First released in 1995, the original 20/20 nearfield studio monitor was universally […]

Roland Announces Jupiter 80 Performance Keyboard Workstation

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – One of the most revered prefixes in the history of synthesis returns. Welcome the arrival of the JUPITER-80 – a live-performance powerhouse that pays homage to its legendary namesake with road-proven hardware and massive sound, yet blasts into the future with advanced SuperNATURAL technology. The JUPITER-80’s expressive, organic approach to […]

DiGiCo Announces New Dante Interface at Prolight+Sound 2011

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – DiGiCo announces the adoption of Audinate’s Dante digital networking solution and the launch of two new Dante implemented products at this year’s Prolight+Sound. “The first, an eight channel I/O module for the SD-Rack, is something we believe the industry would expect from DiGiCo,” explains managing director James Gordon. “The module allows […]

California Copyright Conference to present an evening exploring ‘Music Rights from a Global Perspective’ on April 13 in Los Angeles

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Every day brings news affecting the rights of songwriters, music publishers, and holders of intellectual property. This has led the California Copyright Conference (CCC) to present an evening exploring “Music Rights from a Global Perspective” on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Sherman Oaks, California. “This is an event where everyone […]

Native Instruments Releases MASCHINE 1.6 with plug-in hosting

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.6, a major free update for its acclaimed groove production studio. With the addition of plug-in hosting for instruments and effects, the new version significantly expands the scope and functionality of the system. MASCHINE 1.6 also includes a free download of the new KOMPLETE ELEMENTS bundle, […]

Native Instruments Introduces RAZOR Virtual Instrument

Christopher Laird Simmons

Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced RAZOR, an innovative and highly distinctive software synthesizer designed together with forward-thinking electronic artist Errorsmith. For use in REAKTOR 5 and in the free REAKTOR PLAYER, RAZOR uses powerful additive synthesis to create intense and profoundly modern sounds for contemporary electronic music production. Berlin-based producer and renowned […]

Best Service announces ‘Evolution Series World Percussion’ Sound Library

Christopher Laird Simmons

Munchen, Germany (MuseWire) – Best Service announces, “World Percussion.” Evolution Series, an Australian sample library developer, has recently created the next generation World Percussion virtual instrument offering unprecedented sound quality and endless creativity. World Percussion is all about creating beautifully engineered and completely unique virtual instruments for the most discerning film, TV, game composers and […]

Turbosound Partners with Audinate and Lab.gruppen in new Flashline Array

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – In a joint technical initiative with Audinate and Lab.gruppen aimed at providing the class-leading performance of the industry standard Lake DSP, the power of Lab.gruppen’s PLM platform and Audinate’s Dante(TM) networked audio distribution, Turbosound has announced the release of the Dante-enabled 20000DP amplifier to power its new Flashline Line Array system. […]

Spectrasonics has launched a unique, multi-faceted tribute to honor the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Dr. Robert Moog

Christopher Laird Simmons

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (MuseWire) – The Bob Moog Foundation today announced that music software developer Spectrasonics has launched a unique, multi-faceted tribute to honor the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Dr. Robert Moog. Spectrasonics has released the “Bob Moog Tribute Library” created by renowned artists for Spectrasonics’ Omnisphere(R) virtual instrument software, and also kicked off a contest […]

Kurzweil Updates PC3LE Software with Full V.A.S.T. Editing and More

Christopher Laird Simmons

Waltham, Mass. (MuseWire) – Kurzweil Music Systems recently introduced a major system overhaul that adds a number of exciting new features to the LE. Version 2.01 is the latest, following up with further improvements. With the recent system overhaul, the PC3LE now gives users access to the entire VAST synthesis engine, with nearly the same […]

Audinate Dante Technology Graduates to Millikin University

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – For over 100 years, Millikin University, a private comprehensive university located in Decatur, Ill., has had a unique approach to education. It stresses performance learning, requiring students to practice their learning both inside and outside the classroom. This is just what Ronnie Dean, professor and technical director for the Music Industries […]

Riverdies from Rio de Janeiro Rocks the Palco do Rock Festival

Christopher Laird Simmons

Salvador, Bahia (MuseWire) – From the 5th to 8th of March, Bahia will not be only the capital of the axe music, but will be also the capital of Rock’n’Roll. ACCRBA, a leading Brazilian-based non-profit association established 1994, announces the launch of the 17th edition of the Palco do Rock Festival, sponsored by BahiaGas, the […]

The Bob Moog Foundation wins NonProfit PR Grant to help educate and inspire children and adults through the power and possibilities of electronic music

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Neotrope announced this week that The Bob Moog Foundation has been named its fourth chosen recipient for 2011 of its semi-annual Non-Profit PR Grants Program. With this commitment, Neotrope aligns itself with The Bob Moog Foundation’s mission to educate and inspire children and adults through the power and possibilities of […]

Making the Country Music Charts Sing, Sandra Piller Premieres New Video for ‘Days Like These’

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – With the title track from her new album, “Days Like These,” gathering radio spins, country singer Sandra Piller is happily watching it climb several charts while touching the hearts of listeners at country and Christian country radio. “And now, there’s a video that shows many of the wonderful events and […]

Audinate and Spain based Red Rocks Audio Announce Collaboration

Christopher Laird Simmons

PORTLAND, Ore. (MuseWire) – Audinate and Red Rocks Audio SL have entered into an agreement to incorporate Dante technology as the default digital networking solution for all Red Rocks Audio future products and designs. The first of these products is scheduled to launch by Q4 of 2011. Located in Santiago de Compostela, in the Northwest […]

Solid State Logic Release Duende Native Plug-In Collection

Christopher Laird Simmons

OXFORD, U.K. (MuseWire) – Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, is proud to announce the release of Duende Native. Duende Native plug-ins are functionally and sonically identical to the highly acclaimed, but now discontinued DSP powered Duende plug-ins, but they run natively using your host computer’s processing resources. […]

Brand Slam! Artist and Brand Marketing Come Together at the CCC

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Exploring the monetary and creative marriage of corporate brands with music and the movies, the California Copyright Conference will present a panel called “Brand Slam!” on the evening of March 8 in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles). Major artists routinely extend their brand into clothing, perfumes and other types of licensing […]

BETA Records TV and In Tune Monthly Partner for ‘In Tune Music News’

Christopher Laird Simmons

NEW YORK, N.Y. (MuseWire) – BETA Records and In Tune Monthly (www.intunemonthly.com) have announced a collaborative venture that will extend each firm’s reach into a variety of media. The new programming segment, “In Tune Music News,” will soon become a regular part of the BETA Records TV show aimed at young musicians and music fans. […]

U.S. Department of State, Jazz at Lincoln Center Announce 2011-2012 Lineup of The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad

Christopher Laird Simmons

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MuseWire) – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center, announced today the 10 ensembles selected to tour with 2011-2012 season of The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad. Selected from 110 applicants for their artistic integrity, musical ability, and educational skills, the […]

Former CEO of Virgin Records and Warner Bros Records, Phil Quartararo Joins BETA Records Advisory Group

Christopher Laird Simmons

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (MuseWire) – Today, BETA Records, LLC announced that Phil Quartararo, known to music industry professionals as “Phil Q,” has accepted a role on BETA’s new Advisory Board with the goal of leveraging the company’s position as a leader in music media promotion and production. “Phil Q is a leader among his peers […]

Indie Musicians to get promo help from Music Computing Inc. and Neotrope

Christopher Laird Simmons

AUSTIN, Texas (MuseWire) – Music Computing announces a strategic partnership with California-based PR and brand marketing company, Neotrope(R) to launch a program to help promote indie bands and musicians who purchase Music Computing’s products during 2011. The promotional program runs from Feb. 10 through Dec. 1, 2011. As part of this partnership, customers who purchase […]

The Adam Craig Band performs for Heartland Heroes, weekend of special activities for soldiers injured in line of duty

Christopher Laird Simmons

GARDEN CITY, Kan. (MuseWire) – The Adam Craig Band performed for the third annual Heartland Heroes Hunt last Saturday in Garden City, Kansas. The hunt, sponsored by local businesses, is a weekend of special activities for soldiers injured in the line of duty, and their families. Heartland Heroes Hunt was born out of a high […]

AIMP and The California Copyright Conference to co-host Music Industry Toolbox in Beverly Hills

Christopher Laird Simmons

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (MuseWire) – The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) and The California Copyright Conference (CCC) are joining forces to co-host a special event on February 22, 2011 at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills, California. This groundbreaking event is being offered to introduce our respective members and the music community at large […]