News - May 2007

Over four days, fans can look, listen and try out the finest in musical instruments and accessories.

DSP02 delivers a simple, user-friendly way of mixing, editing, and sound processing in one package.

The upgraded package includes Universal Binaries and major enhancements to the Quantum FX Workbench.

Extreme Punch is an analog tape emulator designed to make digital tracks warmer and considerably punchier.

Symphony Mobile is the first professional, state-of-the art native audio workstation designed specifically for Apple's MacBook Pro.

Both of these new models pack a powerful punch and were developed using the expertise of both professional sound engineers and working musicians.

Leading professional audio restoration and noise reduction plug-in updated for Intel-based Macs and Windows Vista.

Dirty electro, minimal house and twisted nu-disco jams!

Mammut will do a frequency analysis of your sound in one single gigantic FFT analysis (no windows).

A faithfully executed, incredibly accurate and comprehensive collection featuring the same kind of instruments and recording equipment used by the Beatles.

The Al Di Meola Acoustic Mic Pack and Joe Satriani Guitar Mic Pack function as versatile, high performance miking solutions for both acoustic and electric guitars.

The latest version includes some improvements and bug-fixes.

Trance ID is a sophisticated sample collection boasting a massive library including 40 construction kits which contain cutting-edge Club and Trance sounds.

All sounds are multi sampled and well organized for easy key-mapping into your sampler.

New Windows OS support rolling out for dozens of M-Audio products.

Offers 6 super-deep, easy-to-use Song Sets® that are reminiscent of '60s soul grooves but current enough for Top 40 pop and hip-hop songs.

Contains 128 professionally designed presets in FXB and FXP format.

A DVD version is coming soon.

Describes both the underlying concepts and possible usage of available synthesis blocks and technologies.

As soon as The Police Reunion Tour 2007 ends, so will production on this Limited Edition Stewart Copeland Standard.

Over 20 new features have been added.

In addition to Mac Intel compatibility, Sonik Synth 2.1 can now be opened as a standalone application.

Producing Music with SONAR guides you through the details of recording, editing, mastering and mixing at a professional level using SONAR.

31 educational web videos explore creative options of popular DJ software.

The pack contains: A "Dual Analog Chorus", an "Analog Phaser", a "Vintage Oilcan Echo", a "Tempo Delay", a "Stereo Imager" and an "Analog Valve Driver."

The Claustrophobic EZX was sampled through the very best of outboard with distortion, reverb, compression and attack effects included in the internal mixer.

Innovative transcription software recognizes chords from any mp3 music file.

The update includes a new high-resolution mode for the low-frequency bands.

JamPlay provides internet-based guitar lessons from a range of teachers, as an attempt to further adapt traditional teaching methods to the Internet-Era.

Batch Pro is the industry's first fully automated processing tool for audio assets.

The Terra MX2 Quad Core is a powerful Windows®-based workstation designed to run Digidesign Pro Tools|HD.

The new Diploma course is extremely practical, with weekly live performance and band workshops included in the timetable.

Tailored to fit the best selling Roland and Yamaha models.

The Producers Conference is an educational and networking event, which features a series of in-depth seminars and discussions to help music producers take their music to the next level.

A massive multi-disc sample library encompassing over two thousand instruments, kits, and other sound effects.

1500 royalty free MIDI grooves for modern rock formatted for Addictive Drums, GM and Session Drummer 1 with additional formats available free of charge.

The winning package includes an '07 Ford Econoline van, $5000 cash, an Apple Macbook, one year of internet access, a $500 gas card, and a case of Ramen noodles.

The ETL seal is an internationally recognized standard of safety and professionalism.

Every one of the 100 included presets is fully Kore-ready with all 8 Macro Knobs mapped to appropriate, useful parameters.

The Hartman SFZ brings two classic fuzz circuits together in a single pedal.

For music sellers, the system includes a "CD" profile which can deliver retail equivalent burnable CDs along with web standard MP3 files.

The new program creates an efficient and easy way for educational institutions to apply for special software licenses for their classroom computers at a reduced price.

Seminars to be held on Saturday, June 30, 2007 and Sunday, July 1, 2007, and also July 14-15, 2007.

Entrants vie for a top prize of $50,000 worth cash and cool music gear from Sony, Ibanez Guitars, Audio-Technica, IK Multimedia and more.

New "inverse" filters for formant preservation, bitmap import for the sonification of images, and more are included in this release.

The series features four sample libraries: Ambiosis, Trance Inducer, Technomatik, and Chilled Grooves.

The Alpine Concert Zither is a very common instrument in Alpine Europe but rarely heard nowadays in modern music.

New technology of score printing and displaying gives maximal score quality.

Built to optimize the sound output of any concert stage, recording studio, multimedia or broadcast production.

Line-up is a track adjustment utility designed to allow the rapid manipulation of audio inputs.

Analog Bass is a huge collection of over 50 multisampled analog bass instruments recorded directly from classic monosynths.

Includes comprehensive sample import and export capabilities.

New DMX-compatible units use advanced LED technology to highlight any object, area or event with drama-enhancing washes of light.

The perfect solution for bassists who want the flexibility of an active system but don't want to modify their instrument.

This is the first online guitar course developed to support Daisy Rock and Berkleemusic's new partnership.

The DAF is a Middle Eastern frame drum, a percussion instrument with a very distinctive sound.

The Parametr'EQ series offer the best of the analog and digital worlds, including non linear modeling capabilities to provide analog compression and distortion at every EQ stage.

The HM-2 may unintentionally conflict with another company's products, and Kel Audio has chosen not to market the microphone.

Author Keith Gemmell is a composer/arranger and music technology author who uses Cubase 4 professionally on a regular basis.

Features 80 patches in SVD, Librarian and MIDI file formats, and more are to come via free updates.

The handles make for effortless transportation.

Customers can choose any 3 products of their choice.

Compatible with all VST hosts including Wavelab versions 5 and upwards and Receptor.

Addictive Drums can sound extremely realistic, producing true acoustic drums, but it can also be tweaked and manipulated into machine-like kits or weird rhythmic effects.

Proceeds from the evening will fund educational programs, workshops, performances and exhibits.

This weekend-long symposium will feature demonstrations of how theremins work, given by UK theremin makers Jake Rothman and Tony Bassett.

A collection of over 2,500 meticulously designed wavetables provided in standard .wav sample format for use in Cakewalk Rapture, Cakewalk Dimension Pro and other supported synths and samplers.

The system features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at 2.4GHz with a 4MB L2 Cache on a 1066 MHz FSB.

This release is supported by Mac 10.4.9 and Windows XP SP2.

The loops are presented in ACID/WAV and REX2 formats.

Thirty world-class entertainers with ties to city will perform at this free concert.

Each category includes one full scholarship (worth £4,950 to the winner) plus 3 partial scholarships (worth £1,000 each).

Electracoustic Series instruments are perfect for acoustic guitarists looking for the comfort and familiarity that an electric guitar neck provides.

The Vault Tour features demonstrations in hand hammering, cymbal lathing, as well as the opportunity to have their cymbal sets sonically matched.

Designed by Marc Hoppe and Bryan Lee.

Prewired Mojo guitar assemblies are a direct drop in for most Strat, Tele, Les Paul, SG, and ES-335 style guitars.

2x12 Wave cabinets are now available with small cane grillcloth.

Features three vintage amp models that handle like real amps and deliver a raw, highly authentic sound.

Using the precision machined Kahler bridge, and Fender LSR roller nut, the guitar is capable of deep dives as much as an octave, with reliable return to perfect pitch

Cleartone promises longer string life without the compromising feel and sound coated strings are known for.

Several note off samples were recorded for every note, to make the instrument's response as detailed and lifelike as possible.

Based on the VHD circuit from SSL's acclaimed Duality console, the VHD Pre adds four SSL mic preamps to any line level DAW audio interface.

In addition to the new Blue Sparkle and Silver Sparkle finishes, the Pixie Acoustic Guitar is also available in Pink Sparkle, Pixie Purple, Sky Blue, and Powder Pink finishes.

All users of Live Lite can now purchase an upgrade to the full version of Live 6 at a discounted price.

Featuring solid hardwoods ranging from Oak to Rosewood, these cabinets are hand crafted with classic techniques such as dovetail and mortise & tennon joinery.

This is a unique cable with a low strand count of 7 and low capacitance of 30 pF/ft.

This Trans Black work of art was commissioned at the 2007 Winter NAMM show for Levin to use on his upcoming tours with Todd Rundgren and Peter Gabriel.

A five-way switch allows use of either the neck or bridge humbucker alone, both together, as well as two splits that combine both inside and outside coils.

All FabFilter plug-ins now run natively in Pro Tools on Windows and Mac OS X, as well as in any VST or Audio Units host.

Camel KORE is a collection of 35 presets for NI KORE which exclusively use Cameleon 5000, CamelSpace and CamelPhat, and demonstrate the wide variety of sounds which can be made by combining these plugins.

Sonic Visualiser contains advanced waveform and spectrogram viewers, as well as editors for many sorts of audio annotations.

Great for rock, southern rock, blues, jazz and country.

All entries must be previously unpublished MIDI sequences of classical music.

Eventide Anthology II features fifteen outstanding plug-ins with unprecedented sonic capabilities.

This special 2007 issue features exquisite engraving that highlights the Flamingo of Africa.

Combines the company's BBE Sonic Maximizer signal processor and independent subwoofer control, with a variable 30-120Hz low-pass filter and output level control.

Boasting a hard-tail bridge, the new California Climax has a single LH-4 humbucker to enhance attack and sustain, with additional power and presence provided by two VS-1 single coil pickup

Created not just for big band music, Broadway Big Band delivers rich and authentic woodwind, brass, and rhythm section instruments with unparalleled flexibility.

Barker's new bags feature his signature and repeating Boom Box tattoo artwork that are both silk screened in white and embossed into the bags.

New VST instruments now included featuring over 20,000 preset sounds.

Learn Live from electronic musician, audio engineer, DJ, teacher, and Live expert Brian Jackson.

Zoro: The Commandments of R&B Drumming 10th Anniversary Edition, Paul Gilbert: Get Out of My Yard DVD, and The Total Jazz Bassist Book & CD now available.

The guide was designed for musicians and gives step by step examples of techniques that will allow you to create mixes that sound extraordinary.

Features a closely matched pair of capsules in an X/Y configuration, an integrated low frequency roll-off switch, external On/Off switch, and more.

Features the high sensitivity of a condenser microphone, but with the smooth frequency response and excellent transient response characteristic of a ribbon microphone.

A large diaphragm "small supercardioid" true condenser instrument microphone for home recording artists and performing musicians.

As a sneak preview, any individual who registers to the 112db.com forum will be able to download a special 30-day beta version of Morgana with no feature limitations.

The software's new "Adaptive Clarity" feature introduces extended pitch-modification capabilities and superior audio quality.

This handheld battery powered digital LCD display box can be matched with a number of Rieker rugged sensors, which can then be used to coordinate multiple remote speaker locations.

The DVD features footage of the Eminence Speaker Company in Kentucky, where the drivers for these popular loudspeakers are made.

The Monitor Station Remote is a completely integrated surround sound/stereo speaker manager, input switcher and communication system.

New features include a sound ray visualizer and more.

Features a closely matched pair of capsules in an X/Y configuration.

With a Dual-Boot Vista DAW, you'll still have access to the files stored on other hard drives from either version of Windows.

The book caters to musicians who are unfamiliar with the network, as well as musicians who already have a MySpace page but who want to learn how to make better use of it.

Unit offers analog summing, monitor control, D/A conversion, talkback, headphone amps and more in an affordable 1 RU package.

MultiInspector is a 31-band spectral analyzer designed to be used in a multitrack environment.

Special group rates for multiple attendees are available.

Users can post info, pics and videos about their studio setups, from laptop studios to custom-built facilities.

This double-cutaway design features lightweight, resonant mahogany and solidbody construction with a raised center section on the front.

The Mastering Effects Bundle powered by iZotope features the highest quality audio algorithms available.

This major new release includes scale and chord recognition training while further developing the interval recognition area.

Both libraries offer simultaneous room and close micing for fully customizable tone control within your favorite music production software.

This update offers multi-core rendering which vastly improves CPU performance on dual-core and hyper threaded Pentium 4.

With this launch, TuneCore has added additional features, customization and functions making the site more automated, flexible and customizable and leading to an improved user experience.

Innovative online piano lessons offered to preschool-aged children.

Contains over 1GB of downloadable content from 4 of Puremagnetik's best selling libraries

Free digital magazine is downloadable as a PDF file.

Available in all configurations with the exception of the C1644P powered mixer and the C3244 32-channel version of the mixer.

With Magma ExpressBox¹ you can attach a "desktop-only" PCI Express (PCI-E) card to your laptop.

Latest version includes Universal Binary support.

"Punk & Indie Rock" showcases the authentic pace and volume of today's Southern California music scene.

In addition to its role as an interface, the DMC-842 also acts as a power supply and control device for digital microphones, supporting the worldwide AES 42 standard.

More than 800 24-bit samples ready to quickly regenerate your drum tracks.

Named for its shape, the Diamond Series is a five-sided booth engineered to attractively utilize the corner of a room.

The idea for the Port City Twelve amplifier was simple: a lower wattage amp that is simple yet classy.

In addition to the full palette of 336 chords on one screen, you can easily drag drop and paint individual looped strumming chords into your existing project where needed.

With this new version, nexStage AFC opens up its prodigious processing power to multichannel masters.

The Temple Series drum kits pay homage to two famous Japanese landmarks.

Furthermore, a special time-limited TRAKTOR SCRATCH Crossgrade is available for owners of TRAKTOR 2/3.

Features a retractable handle, four 100 pound test in-line wheels, 20mm Tricot padded interior, nylon webbed carry handles and a large external accessory pocket.

The card will allow 128 channels of audio (64 inputs/64 outputs) to be connected to the D21m via a single Cat5 connection.

12 of the most famous vintage drum machines ever made.

This strengthens the position of a Vi Series console within a Harman HiQnet™ system, allowing audio and control to be integrated into the desk.

This handy device generates a click signal sent from its analog output to the target audio hardware's input and back into the Latenc-o-meter.

Also released are Victor Wooten's Super Bass Solo Technique and Carl Verheyen: Intervallic Rock DVD.

The site gives new and existing clients access to a growing selection of hundreds of pro audio products as well as valuable service and support resources.

Winner will walk away with a dream studio upgrade from GC and the Harman Professional Group, including AKG microphones, Lexicon and dbx processing and a JBL monitoring system.

The RoHS Directive was originally established to address concerns regarding the accumulation of hazardous wastes resulting from consumer products.

Capable of handling loads up to 125lbs, StageRig is made available in two base models.

The Bergman Klavitron is a rare Swedish valve organ manufactured in the 60s.

The company will stage the first public showing of several new items.

EXO is a complete, full-range studio monitoring solution

The base model comes standard with dual-core processing, fast 667MHz RAM, dual SATA II hard drives and tons of room to grow.

Direct-recorded in an innovative way that has allowed high quality while reducing the size drastically.

Portable LED panel for mobile DJs that comes in its own suitcase-like carrying case.

A significant number of the hits are new material not available on the original loop CDs (due to lack of space).

'Tru Bass 1 - Electric Six' delivers professional bass instrument for major software samplers.

This is a free update for existing users and also resets the demo period for anyone wishing to re-trial the software.

The first authentic software recreation of the complete guitar amp and effects rig of Jimi Hendrix available in a single product.

The new amplifier range consists of four models built in rugged 1RU and 2RU steel chassis.

Consisting of four basic system configurations, the Artec 25, Artec 26, and Artec 28 are equipped with double 5", 6" and 8" woofers respectively.

Consisting of six two-way systems and three subwoofer systems.

Sonnox will include a free Oxford Transient Modulator Plug-in with each custom bundle purchased during the month of May 2007.

A huge number of bugs were fixed, performance and workflow have been improved, and many new features were added.

Purchase a FIREPOD, FIREBOX or INSPIRE 1394 recording system and receive three plug-ins/virtual instruments free.

The computers are configured from the BIOS up to handle dozens of audio tracks, effects and virtual instruments with ease.

The community section on the Camel Audio website has also been updated with new interviews with famous users.

Windows Vista WaveRT driver support, which was available as a separate download, is now included.

This album-matching folio provides authentic guitar TAB for all the songs on the record.

The Jetstream HB Hardtail features a flame maple veneer laminated to a solid maple top.

The first model in the series of Kaltman Cable Coilers™ is the KCC50-5 handheld, motorized cable coiler.

Encased in CNC-Milled aluminum, water-resistant to 200 meters, and shock-proof to safeguard data for users with an active lifestyle.