News - February 2007

Full-featured digital music software for Mac that can rip, convert, burn and play MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AIF, Audio CD, MIDI and Ogg Vorbis on Mac OS X.

Sturdy, portable, aluminum and stainless steel laptop stand designed for DJs.

The Reggaeton ReFill is over 360 megabytes of samples, loops and comes with 220 Drum & Percussion REX files, 75 NN-XT sampler patches, and more.

Downloadable 24-bit multitrack drum loop libraries in ACID WAV format.

A low-cost option for home users and students who want to use the software for learning purposes or to create sounds, instruments or effects for use in their own music.

Features a solid, bookmatched Honduran mahogany body.

Add true retro flavor instantly to your production without any hassles and compromises.

miniTERA 2 offers a radically simplified approach to sound design.

This Firewire Audio driver supports a single Ensemble used with any G4, G5 or Intel-based Macintosh in conjunction with OS X v. 10.4.8 or later.

Spectrum kits are available in four- or five-piece configurations with rugged Arena 690 series hardware standard.

New features include a diffusion update, with modulation control for adding warmth and depth.

Forsythe, aka :10:, has been making beats for his own industrial/electronic based music in a variety of styles.

Designed for the Roland SP-404 sampler, SP-404 Recharger features a total of 8 drum kits comprised of 96 samples, plus extra 36 beats.

The Tesseract bank is now fully compatable with the new Wusikstation Categorized Library System.

Version 1.1 includes two powerful new tools for spectral analysis, including a new octave and 1/3-octave spectrum analyzer and a new spectrogram analyzer with 3D data visualization capabilities.

Each MV-8800 booklet focuses on one unique aspect of the new MV-8800 and is intended as a companion to Roland's MV-8800 Owner's Manual.

The new mic head can be used with all handheld transmitters of Sennheiser's 5000 Series.

A simple riff-based workflow that records bite-sized pieces and encourages experimentation with song structure.

Unlike vintage acrylic sets, seamless construction means the drums are not subject to deformation over time.

Tommy's cymbal bag features a heavy-duty handle as well as backpack straps for easy carrying.

This will be The Patch King's last set of sounds for the Triton series as they will soon be starting work on a new collection of sounds for Korg's new M3 workstations.

An original and versatile sounds collection suitable for any type of music.

Volume 2 features mid- and up-tempo Song Starts.

Version 2.1 is a maintenance release with updates and changes that improve device support, registration, graphics, plug-in support and RiffLink online collaboration.

Visitors can search for specific video lessons by: instrument, style, and skill level.

Voices of Passion features five outstanding professional female artists singing vowels, words, morphing vowels, effects, phrases, calls, whispers and breath noises.

"Jazz Guitar" and "Blues and Rock Keyboard Techniques" will be part of the term beginning April 9th.

The K8 system carries 16 channels of uncompressed digital audio over a standard cat-5 cable, at a rate of 48kHz, with a depth of 24 bits, and a total latency of less than 1 millisecond.

As a tone wood, bubinga has a wide frequency response, covering the audio spectrum from deep, clear lows to lots of bright top end.

The DM-Recorder is a 16-rack audio recorder for live or time-delayed recording with several partners using an Internet broadband connection.

Handcrafted American quality at a reasonable price point.

This unit simulates classic power amp distortion with "footswitchable" gain stage for leads.

Noise-canceling circuit designs eliminate virtually all background ambient noise for quiet listening enjoyment in all noisy environments.

Trunks have a hinged lid, grey carpet interior, 4 casters (2 locking), an recessed dishes on the top of the case for stacking without having to remove the wheels.

4 channels and 16 effects with adjustable parameters.

NuQ systems make exclusive use of advanced neodymium magnets, low distortion rotatable high-frequency waveguides and pre-bent plywood construction.

The new version 1.6 of Stylus RMX is a free downloadable compatibility update and is recommended for Intel-Mac users only.

The REDDI now features a 1/4-inch Switchcraft input jack on the faceplate, replacing the heavy-duty power toggle switch now relocated to the rear panel.

'Urban Guitar Loops' features a user-friendly design, organized into 4 popular hip hop industry tempos: 87bpm, 92bpm, 97bpm, and 102bpm.

The series consists of four titles and focuses on vocal techniques for those just starting out.

Software bundle enables studios to catalog their entire digital music library in the NetMix Server database.

All loops have been highly rated by BeatHive.com users, and come in both ACIDized WAV and Apple Loop AIFF formats.

A 4-IN / 6-OUT multi-channel audio interface with a separate Mix output.

Aids in making electronic drums sound more like the true nature of an acoustic drum set, along with almost unlimited routing capabilities.

The classes are delivered in small groups by professional producers and studio engineers.

Latest version includes an arpeggiator, a chorus/flanger effect, 250 new presets and several improvements and bugfixes.

Stanton Group has had a number of inquiries regarding Intel-based Mac compatibility solutions for existing FinalScratch 2 users.

The A6 Ultra has a Godin humbucker in the neck position, along with an under-saddle transducer, dual outputs (acoustic and electric) that combine for stereo sound, and a Custom Godin preamp section voiced specifically for the A6 Ultra.

The "Classic Bass Collection" brings a classic Höfner™ bass to your software sampler.

Recorded in one of LA's greatest rock studios through an all class-A Neve 80 series console and Studer analog tape machine electronics.

Sindo is a stereo image expander/narrower, while newB is an Aural-Acoustics-based bass enhancer.

The components of the Sketch are balanced and over-specified to eliminate data bottlenecks and provide a fine-tuned mobile audio workstation right out of the box.

The Zion Ninety™ Custom offers a string through body design with a German ABM non-trem bridge for increased tone and sustain.

A total of 340 minutes of valuable advice and tips on all aspects of mixing using Steinberg's Cubase and Nuendo applications.

The first of many Scarface products will be the white Coffin Case with the Al Pacino shadow profile image, approved by Pacino himself.

This new bank combines the sinister stylings of Bryan Lee with the tried and true design skills of Marc Hoppe.

Designed to fit extreme-shaped guitars like Gibson Flying Vs and Explorers, Dean MLs, and more.

The Jr Series pedals represent a shift in focus for ToadWorks, with emphasis on ease of use and minimal setup.

The Android offers a wide range of sounds in a durable, powdercoated aluminum box.

Jason McGuire "El Rubio" is considered a world-class guitarist and has earned an international reputation as a master instructor.

Attendees are guaranteed to walk out at the end of the day with a great sounding amp built with their own hands.

The FaderPort is a single fader controller that can write single and group channel volume, pan and mute automation.

This jazz/blues/rock guitar produces the response and acoustic richness of a classic full size semi-hollow, but with a slightly smaller and slimmer body.

The first release of this series is Analog Essentials for the Ultra Analog VA-1 synthesizer.

The 13-pin output jack provides access a multitude of 13-pin devices and computers via MIDI.

Its minimal phase topologies and double precision operators ensure inaudible results for even radical settings.

A vintage braided version of its high-end proprietary guitar and instrument cable.

A two-channel device combining the well-known RND 5012 microphone preamplifier with a D.I., which may be used together or independently.

A user-generated content site for music players of all skill levels, all instruments and all genres.

An educational resource for musicians interested in PC based music production.

This will allow for raising the height of each string individually and allow string bowing.

The new room offers hands-on demos and listening for mastering, mixing, and composing.

From July 6 to 8, as part of the Montreal Musician and Musical Instrument Show (MMMIS) and the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, Montreal will host the biggest guitar show in Canada.

Bassists can use the Quarter-Pound for 5-String Jazz Bass pickups with passive volume and tone controls.

Following the initial in-store competitions, winners advance through store, district and regional elimination rounds before reaching the grand finals, which will take place in June.

The new, faster, and sleeker Redline 1 features a rock maple neck with ergocut rosewood fingerboard and super jumbo frets.

The Pure series includes a compressor, a de-compressor, an expander and a de-expander.

The pack features 22 full mixed tracks with their separate mix layers containing synth loops, arpeggios, basslines, drums, and more.

The Van Halen Keyboard Songbook is the first-ever collection for Van Halen's keyboard fans, featuring 13 of their classic hits.

Using bMuze.com, musicians can upload unlimited songs, allow listeners to stream or download their music, and easily embed the bMuze audio player into their website, blog, or forum.

This new website is now the online source for all RAT-related information.

Recorded directly from an original 6581 SID chip (as manufactured in the Commodore 64 home computer), the Eight Bit library includes a unique palette of basses, leads and pads.

Each amplifier is individually fine tuned and tweaked to perform at the highest level possible.

Trainer Steve Horelick teaches a workflow that opens all features of Logic's Ultrabeat drum synth to their full creative potential.

A large selection of top-quality, professional-grade instruments.

The mpressor provides several special functions that create fat and freaky sounds by employing a punchy control behavior, colorations full of character and extreme settings.

Operating System Version 3.0 for the Pa1X, Pa1X Pro and Pa1X Elite, Korg's flagship arranger keyboards.

The Vincent is a Class A, 6L6-based amp with a separate bias resistor for each power tube.

CUBE 2.2 comes with a vastly improved re-synthesis for complex and inharmonic sounds.

Six module varieties are now available for X-Rack.

Each MultiTrack groove and one-shot is provided in two ways: as a set of multitrack drum and cymbal loops, and as a complete stereo mix loop.

PatchBox, designed by Jeff Rhodes of Perimeter Sound Arts, is comprised of 128 original presets in l6t format.

Direct-recorded at 16-bit/44Khz without any amplifiers and FX.

Quantegy has been manufacturing magnetic tape for the professional video, audio, and instrumentation markets for over 60 years.

Vocal Enhancer utilizes the company's patented IAF (Intelligent Adaptive Filtering) technology to boost the material's "desired" characteristics dynamically.

Each book includes a CD containing the original artist's recordings so you can hear and feel the music as it was originally performed.

The DI-400 active DI rack is a professional 4-channel active DI box for touring sound applications and recording studios.

The ATK's signature feature is a 3-coil pickup, which is accessed by a special character switch that allows rapid changes of tone, all in humbucking mode.

The series consists of three reissues of the most sought after TC Electronic effects: the TC XII Phaser, the Booster+Distortion and the Sustain+Parametric Equalizer.

1,2800 techno/trance/dance basslines, sequences, and riffs for AudioRealism's Bassline 2/Bassline Pro/Semi Modular VST synths.

The USA Sensor features an extremely low profile (.275" tall) for all resonator applications.

The focus topic for this year's intensive all-day workshop is Live Performance: Launching Pad for a Lasting Career.

Titles include Come Together: The Official John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Guide to Music and Video and Working with Beats in Pro Tools: Skill Pack.

The D560B and G570TB are finished with Walden's satin lacquer tobacco sunburst and black finishes.

The VST plugin is a complex blend of multi-processors designed to create a classic vocal sound quickly and easily.

Containing 34 video tutorials and running over 3 hours in length, "Excel Pro Tools 7" covers many useful topics about Digidesign Pro Tools 7.

New bags offer a number of features and rugged construction.

The scratchplates are made in a variety of light, medium, and dark hard tonewoods.

This resource will hopefully act as an aid to people who wish to learn more about the history of time correction techniques in music.

The UDG Creator Backpack is designed to hold Serato SL gear, laptops, mixers, vinyl, and more.

In addition to Firestop Putty, Acoustical Solutions is now carrying Firestop Pillows, Electrical Box Inserts and Elastomeric Sealant.

The GearBox Plug-In is now compatible with RTAS, Mac® AU and PC VST formats.

Real analog tape sound, with classic warmth, within the digital domain, and with characteristics and control impossible to achieve in conventional tape recorders.

The VCI-100 provides professional DJs and Producers with the "feel" of hardware mixing in the software realm.

Open to registered owners of at least one IK product.

Genuine NOS Germanium NKT275 & AC128 PNP transistors are pre-screened and selected for low leakage, appropriate gain, and thermal stability.

The Select series features the finest Select mahogany woods, flame maple bindings on the body and the neck, and beautiful flamed and quilted finishes.

These loops are pumped-up, fully mastered, and tagged with key and BPM info to allow you to quickly sit them into the mix.

A series of USB cables with built-in computer interfaces for easy plug and play connection of line and mic level audio sources and MIDI keyboards and controllers.

The new flagship MV-8800 is a fully equipped sampler and synthesizer with parameters that can be edited and automated with the assignable sliders and/or with an optional VGA monitor and mouse.

The new Virtual Analog Oscillators in Massive 1.1 complement the existing Wavescanning oscillator section with a rich additional waveform spectrum for typical analog sounds.

One lucky winner will win an all-inclusive trip to live the rock 'n' roll life at The Royal Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp® this May in England.

An array of highly original and tightly edited content is perfect for anyone looking for that OM Khalsoum/Persian/Bollywood feeling.

The user-friendly Cleaning Wizard helps to find the best way to bring old recordings back to life and guides the user through recording, track splitting, restoration, and CD burning.

Other new releases include 2007 Rock Charts Guitar: Deluxe Annual Edition Authentic Guitar TAB book, The Girl's Guitar Method DVD, and Girl's Guitar Method Complete.

Add movement, complex rhythms, and driving grooves to your mixes.

AntiAlias VST removes these harmonics by first oversampling the input and then filtering all harmonics above the original Nyquist.

The shirt, designed by award winning designer William Cathcart and worn by The Edge for numerous performances, has become a symbol of support for the many devastated by the hurricanes and those who continue to struggle.

These updates bring professional production and mastering possibilities known from System 6000 to the realm of Pro Tools on Intel Macs.

New update brings full MIDI support, further extending scope of industry-leading Nuendo EuCon integration solution for media production.

Join Seymour and company for an authoritative, in-depth study of guitar pickups and how they're created at Seymour Duncan.

This new version adds a voice model called "Time model," especially suited for male voices.

An 18-gigabyte collection of rock drums, basses, and guitars recorded in EASTWEST Studio 2.

Manual DeClick II adds new control not found in the previous version.

A custom designed, black anodized, 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum TrueAim™ rigging hardware with 1-degree increments enables the user to easily array the system to the desired coverage area in flown or ground stack mode.

This latest version runs natively on both Intel- and PowerPC-based Macintosh as well as Windows computers.

The Collective 8 Audio Unit Bundle consists of three Audio Units: F8-V2, Mod8 and Res8.

The 18GB Appassionata Strings offer various facets of sustains and Legato Performances with different intensities of vibrato as their main focus.

Each title focuses on a specific genre, like rock, jazz or blues, providing a wide-range of study for musicians of all skill levels, from beginning to more advanced players.

The line includes the AR 05 clipping boost, AR 25 clean boost, AR 33 short decay fuzz, AR kP organic drive, and the AR JP passive volume control.

Osby and Berklee student musicians he will rehearse and shape throughout the preceding week will perform music associated with his career.

Neil Peart invited 18 of the world's most respected drummers to record an album as the ultimate tribute to Bernard "Buddy" Rich.

Riley will be compiling his extensive collection of sounds into an audio encyclopedia of R&B and hip-hop production.

New version allows panning processed and unprocessed signals individually.

At the heart of the seven-mic system is the D6 dynamic microphone for kick drum.

Constructed of sturdy round tubing, the stands feature a permanently attached swivel joint that connects the stand to the base.

Yamaha now offers a complete line of entry-level, intermediate and professional stands and benches to complement its keyboards and digital pianos.

Winning songs of the 2007 USA Songwriting Competition will receive airplay on a nationally syndicated radio program as well as XM Satellite Radio.

The site now includes a gallery, a download section and separate pages for each neodymium powered Q-tuner pickup.

The collection of hand-picked, 16-bit/44khz professional-quality samples now resides on a dedicated server with an ultra-high speed connection.

All five pedals are handmade in the USA and feature 3PDT true-bypass switching.