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) – 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 […]
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,” […]
Ontario, Canada (MuseWire) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, is now shipping the second installment of their Cubase 5 DVD tutorial series. In Cubase 5 Level 2, ASK Video CEO and Cubase guru Steve Kostrey dives into more advanced features of Steinberg’s legendary Cubase Music Creation and Production […]
Berlin (MuseWire) – ÂNative Instruments today introduced SCARBEE JAY-BASS, a new software instrument that provides an authentic rendition of the legendary Fender Jazz Bass. JAY-BASS is based on the acclaimed Scarbee Red Bass library, and is the latest release in the partnership between Native Instruments and sampling expert Thomas Hansen Skarbye, complementing the available PRE-BASS […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – Multi-platinum country rocker Jason Aldean has partnered with Sparkart Group, Inc., an Oakland-based full-service independent digital agency, to develop, design, and manage the official Jason Aldean online portal, www.jasonaldean.com, which launched today. Aldean joins Sparkart’s roster of music clients which includes Evanescence, Janet Jackson, The Killers, and Carrie Underwood, among numerous […]
Victoria, Canada (MuseWire) – TC-Helicon is renowned for delivering the best tools for enhancing vocal performances and VoiceTone Harmony-G XT is no exception. With improved harmony technology and the reverb taken from its big brother, VoiceLive 2, Harmony-G XT improves vocal tone and provides pro effects and vocal harmony controlled by naturally playing guitar. Specifically […]
BOULDER, Colo. (MuseWire) – Songdrops Music (www.Songdrops.com) announces the release of children’s music artist Bryant Oden’s second album, “Songdrops 2: Bedtime Songs” to be released December 1st. The album is comprised of soothing, relaxing children’s songs including “Love Is” and “Just as You Are.” Oden’s first CD, “Songdrops: 30 Songs for Kids,” was released November […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (MuseWire) – Be gosh and begorra! 50 bands have taken their battle to YouTube to claim the title of “Best Irish Band 2009.” Organizers of this online battle of the bands competition – Strangford Lough Brewing Company (SLBC) and Diablo’s, of the Light Management Group (LMG) – have been overwhelmed by entries […]
Minneapolis, Minn. (MuseWire) – Audiofile Engineering, a leading audio software developer for Mac, has released version 1.3 of FiRe, their professional field recording App for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. This version incorporates many new features including professional audio effects powered by industry leader iZotope. The most notable of the features is the new […]
U.K. (MuseWire) – sE are shipping 4 new MI products to take the market by storm this Xmas, in one of the most exciting product roll-outs in the MI sector this decade. “After a year of planning and researching the very best competitor deals and bundles, we think we’ve come up with 4, literally unbeatable, […]
Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced SONIC FICTION, a new KORE-Powered instrument that combines inventive field recording with advanced synthesis into an arsenal of hundreds of genuinely otherworldly sounds. Designed by prolific sound design artist Jeremiah Savage and usable with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER, the instrument provides musicians and producers […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (MuseWire) – Strangford Lough Brewing Company (SLBC) and the Monte Carlo Casino Las Vegas Resort and Casino are launching a ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition for bands who play Irish music. The prize is an amazing chance to play at Diablo’s in the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas! The […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (MuseWire) – The University of Southern Mississippi and the Entertainment Industry Program in the School of Music are proud to announce the first ever Songwriter’s Workshop, January 11-15, 2010. Hosted by Nashville songwriter and publisher Justin Peters, this workshop is open to Southern Miss students as well as the public at large. Justin […]
Westlake Village, Calif. (MuseWire) –  Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces Yeti, the first THX® Certified microphone. The latest addition to Blue’s new consumer line, the Yeti is the ultimate USB microphone for professional recording. The Yeti features: • The first USB mic to offer Blue’s premium condenser capsules […]
Muenchen, Germany (MuseWire) – Today, Best Service announced “Gladiator 2 Complete.” Gladiator gives you a groundbreaking approach to sound generation. Its exclusive HCM synthesis technique by Tone2 covers new and unique aural territory, only possible with Gladiator. The innovative synthesis, design and unmatched sound quality, make this not only the perfect instrument, but also the […]
Berlin, Germany (MuseWire — Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.1, a free software update for its innovative groove production studio. The new version further optimizes the workflow and increases the creative potential of MASCHINE through new MIDI I/O capabilities, support for the REX loop format, enhanced controller interaction, and more. To allow producers to easily […]
Berlin, Germany (MuseWire) – Native Instruments today introduced the BERLIN, NEW YORK and VIENNA CONCERT GRAND as well as UPRIGHT PIANO, four software instruments that offer detailed reproductions of some of the world’s most revered pianos. Previously available within the acclaimed AKOUSTIK PIANO, these instruments can now be purchased individually to specifically accommodate a certain […]
SYNTH NEWS: KV331 Audio has announced SynthMaster 2.0, the long-awaited sequel to their semi-modular software synthesizer and multi-effects plug-in SynthMaster. Version 2.0 has gone through major changes compared to the first version.
Half Moon Bay, Calif. (MuseWire) – Dave Smith Instruments has released an updated version of its flagship synthesizer keyboard, the Poly Evolver. The new version boasts 60 potentiometers among its complement of 78 rotary controls. “The response to the pot edition of the Prophet '08 has been overwhelmingly positive,†said company founder Dave Smith, “so […]
BERKELEY, Calif. (MuseWire) – AdrenaLinn Sync is a new software plug-in from Roger Linn Design that provides the same unique beat-synced filter modulation and sequencing effects of our AdrenaLinn III guitar pedal. However, it goes even further, adding: * More Control — More parameters to fine-tune your filter modulation and filter sequencing effects. * More […]
LOS ANGLES, Calif. (MuseWire — Building a fan base and earning money in a digital world are the topics for a special presentation by the California Copyright Conference (www.theccc.org) in Los Angeles. The CCC event will feature representatives from some of the industry's top digital companies and content providers. The program, which offers CLE credit […]