News - August 2009

Warmoth has created two websites that let you configure and purchase the guitar body or neck you want from their wide array of custom styles.

The first series of anniversary guitars to be released highlights the company's electric line, offering exotic tops in the SolidBody XXXV-SB-K (koa) and the XXXV-SB-QM (quilted maple); and in the semi-hollowbody T3 as the XXXV-T3-C (cocobolo) and XXXV-T3-K (koa).

Featuring a Parlor, Folk, Dreadnaught, Classical, and Acoustic Electric Mini-Jumbo, these guitars have been built using a form of tap tuning that determines the resonant frequencies of the wood and then matching the solid spruce tops with similarly resonant mahogany backs and sides.

The hi-tech solution for live sound and studio lighting requirements.

Students will gain a thorough understanding of what is involved in creating a final master recording ready for duplication, replication, or online distribution.

This New DVD gives in-depth guitar lessons on five classic tracks covering all the guitar riffs and solos as well looking at the techniques used by Jerry Cantrell.

Complete sound reinforcement in one box that is lightweight and extremely portable

Redline Equalizer, the mastering-quality EQ plugin with unique features, has been updated to version 1.0.2.

iDiapason is a very simple, fast, accurate and beautiful iPhone and iPod Touch application that simulates a real diapason.

RTW has released a software upgrade for its flagship SurroundControl 31900/31960 and SurroundMonitor 11900.

These two newly designed basses are the first from Gadow Guitars since 2006 and come in two distinct configurations.

The Cathedral Stereo Reverb has a floor pedal design makes it the perfect performance tool.

The Art of the Remix is a comprehensive remixing course taught by multi-platinum remixer/producer Vincent DiPasquale, together with world-renowned DJ, producer, and remixer Steven Lee.

The BG Bucker Clear Top set is wound like a stock set of BG Buckers, but they are wound on 2 NOS clear T-Top bobbins from the 70s and 80s.

The Hit Factory is perfect for Producers and Keyboard Players creating Hip Hop, R&B, Techno, Rave, Trance, Industrial & Dance Tracks.

The RME Fireface UC provides revolutionary ultra-low latencies even with multiple audio channels and breaks performance restrictions of typical USB audio interfaces.

Ultrasone's special edition and portable headphones have shipped to retailers across the united states and canada.

Mac users received exciting news this week when Apple announced that Mac OS X 10.6, better known as Snow Leopard, would ship to customers on Friday, August 28, 2009.

Virtual-analog synthesizer with vocoder developed in partnership with Alesis.

Mixware will represent EKS' Otus digital DJ controller in the United States and plans to distribute it to leading retailers and e-tailers.

The MicroBoom™ now has two new models which combine style and convenience, one with a 50-inch boom arm and the other with an incredible 84-inch reach.

The Batt-O-Meter prevents onstage disasters and saves time, money, and the environment — and musicians from worrying about whether their pedals' batteries will last to the end of a set.

This free series of training seminars focuses on how to address your biggest and smallest audio needs with the K-Array loudspeakers.

These four new guitar TAB songbooks have been put together for guitarists of all ages at every level, from hobbyists to professionals. The new titles are as follows: 2009 Top Rock Hits for Guitar, The Best of Modern Rock Guitar, Easy Guitar Play-Along: Modern Rock Hits, and Rock Charts Guitar 2009: Deluxe Annual Edition.

Major European distributor, GEWA music GmbH signs deal to distribute The Guitar Hanger throughout the EU.

Discontinued by Mellowtone earlier this year, FuzzHugger(fx) has licensed the design to make this popular pedal available again.

This comprehensive tutorial DVD covers all aspects of the Propellerheads Record audio recording software.

The BLACKBOX revolutionary 19-inch, 1U rack-mounted recorder captures multi-track live audio (24 tracks at up to 24 Bit/96kHz) without the need to have a laptop or Digital Audio Workstation at the performance.

The C2 is a direct descendant of the acclaimed and award winning C1, with the addition of many exciting features including a stunning baroque pipe organ.

Mixing in the box, room tuning, mastering motown, writing with sound & more.

AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G leverage forward-looking technologies, such as OLED (organic light emitting diode) screens and flexible metering parameters, to meet demands of complex multichannel and surround applications.

For forty years, the legendary sound of API Audio's celebrated analog consoles and outboard processors has been woven into the very fabric of modern music, from classic rock to '80s pop to '90s grunge to today's indie rock, and every genre and sub-genre between. Here's your chance to be a part of an exclusive party celebrating their history.

Commandments of R&B Drumming Play-Along features 14 of the funkiest tunes in significant sub-genres like gospel, blues, soul, funk, go-go, new jack swing, and hip-hop. This play-along package chronologically documents the evolution of R&B drumming from the 1950s through the late '90s.

Containing professional guitar TAB with accurate lyrics, the Black Clouds & Silver Linings Guitar TAB Songbook will help you learn how to play the songs on this tenth studio album from these popular prog rockers.

The second round of mighty micro models include the MCm5 Micro Chorus, STm5 Compressor/Sustainer, SVm5 Slow Volume, and TZm5 Torrid Fuzz.

The newly reformed company debuts with four favorites from the original line, including the OD-1 (a.k.a. Freddie Fuzz), OD-Fuzz, Super Fuzz, and Bass Octave Fuzz, with the promise of more to come.

Adding to the conveneience and flexibility of the 7-Series Line of Recorders, the CL-2 Remote Fader is a remote control and fader accessory for the 788T digital audio recorder that can be used on a surface or strapped directly to a microphone boom pole.

Note-for-note guitar transcriptions and tablature for Mastodon's Crack the Skye CD now available in new Guitar Recorded Versions songbook.

A PA and amplifier in one format, the SA220 weighs only 25 pounds without stand and can be easily carried in the supplied padded carry bag with wheels. Dealer and consumer reaction to the SA220 continues to grow and new variations of the existing form factor are expected in the future, hence the name change.

The G-Player is a Gigastudio file player for Mac OS X available as a stand alone application, RTAS, Audio Unit and VST plugins.

Xone:22 is a 2-channel analog DJ mixer offering high quality audio and a professional feature set at an amazing $399 US MAP price.

The SCARBEE PRE-BASS is a new software instrument that provides a meticulous, highly musical rendition of the iconic Fender Precision bass.

This series of DVD's will teach you how to play the jaw dropping blues guitar riffs, licks and technique of the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Cubase Essential 5 completes transition to version 5 for Cubase product family as the ideal entry production system into the world of Cubase.

An easy way to hold up to 30 guitar picks, the Pick Stick is a solid wood, rubber-finished pick holder with a smart, ergonomic design.

Cubase and Cubase Studio 5.1 update released simultaneously with new version 1.5 firmware, drivers and extensions for MR816 CSX/X and CC121 offering new features and capabilities.

The new SL Mk II is by far the most powerful controller on the market for any modern recording and performance set up.

ISR has now entered the Sound Design arena bringing together our experienced producers and musicians from around the world to bring you a plethora of sounds spanning all genres.

With the new 64-bit Windows driver, these interfaces now operate seamlessly on computers running Windows 64-bit XP and Vista operating systems.

discoDSP Vertigo is a 256 oscillators additive synth with resynthesis and sound morphing.

New lessons will be published at a rate of three or more per week, along with a Flash® tool monthly.

Affordable, high-quality CD playback with iPod connection, charging and control.

New speaker cabinet from Vox Amplification complements Night Train's distinctive style and tone with open back and single 12" authentic "Greenback" Celestion 16 ohm speaker.

Compatible for both PC and Mac, the Cross Pack which includes the Cross DJ software, the U46MK2 audio interface, and a pair of 12" control records and control CDs. Everything you need to mix and scratch digital audio files using your existing turntables or CD players.

Ultraviolet lighting effects have taken a giant leap into the future, with the introduction of the UVLED BAR 16 from American DJ.

Sonoma Wire Works Launches InstantDrummer iPhone App The Heartbreaker InstantDrummer, recorded by Jason McGerr, is first in a series of InstantDrummer Apps that will span music styles.

British Steels, based on the Original classic Rotosound Stainless Steel Electric Guitar Strings from the 1960's, are now manufactured using improved processes and even better materials.

Focusrite Completes its New Range of Saffire Audio Interfaces.

The new RPA California recreates Ritchie Blackmore??s hot 1974/75 Deep Purple Mk3 sound.

A.R.T. pickup system designed for nylon string guitars delivers clarity of sound.

Vienna Symphonic Library's suite of nine audio processing tools, Vienna Suite, has just been released as a boxed edition.

Caribbean Flavors. A versatile and very colorful production tool with a pristine sound which is focused on 32 live-recorded Construction Kits from the Caribbean.

An effects pedal designed by a true boutique amp designer sets the new standard for overdrive pedals and it's not limited to just guitar players.

After 15 years of outstanding sales, Focusrite are finally to discontinue the legendary Red 3 Dual Compressor / Limiter…

The OB.1 is an optical compressor of the highest quality with an integrated clean boost that is foot-switchable and features a toggle to switch between standard clean, treble, or mid boost.

"ETHNIC HORNS" is a sampler instrument made from sampled full set of ancient wooden Lithuanian horns.

The new FireStudio Mobile 10-input, 6-output interface delivers all this and much more in a convenient, lightweight, compact form that is perfect for portable recording rigs and small studios.

Covering a wide variety of styles, All-Time Pop & Rock Hits Sheet Music Playlist, Classic Rock Sheet Music Playlist, and Movie Music Hits Sheet Music Playlist provides you with sheet music for piano, vocals, and chords for over 120 songs.

The Boomer's Book of Classic Rock Guitar: '60s-'70s features 66 songs that defined that period arranged in easy guitar TAB while The Boomer's Book of Classic Rock Guitar: '70s-'80s has 56 songs. Includes songs from The Stones, The Beatles, Cream, Santana, Journey, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

The new 212V-BK is a vintage 2x12", 140-Watt stereo guitar cabinet with original Bugera speakers and comes with a stylish and comfortable carrying handle for easy single-handed transportation.

Constructed of durable and flexible rubber, the GSAPK6600 grips onto any microphone or hardware stand up to 7/8" in diameter and has room for up to 7 standard-size picks.

Professionally arranged for bass, The Best of Jack Bruce provides musicians with a must-have compilation of 13 songs that are perfect to enjoy in any situation, fully transcribed in full notation and TAB.

Guitar Atlas: Jamaica teaches many of the styles that make Jamaican music so unique, from early movements like mento to modern styles like dub.

New boom lengths ensure maximum comfort and optimum microphone positioning for better results. A short boom has been designed specifically for children and a long boom for those who require—or prefer—the flexibility of a long boom.

The EBS MetalDrive pedal is created to satisfy those who look for a heavy distorted bass sounds without any lack of low-end…and might impress guitarists as well!

Jeanfranco Gadotti has developed the ElectroKing electric solid body guitar using unconventional building techniques and the best tone hardware available.

The new 305 model features three proprietary PRS single-coil pickups offering five classic sounds.

'Dirty Sexy South 2' is a 3.6GB collection of construction kits for RnB and Hip Hop producers from their content partner Bunker 8.

AES Convention Historical Committee Chair, Harry Hirsch has collaborated with co-chairs and AES members to insure that history will reveal itself in a lively fashion at the 127th AES Convention at NY's Javits Center, October 9-12.

The DOUBLE DEALER offers two legendary tones in one box!

Essential House Drumworks is a collection of exquisitely recorded and produced single drum samples dedicated to producers of all four to the floor genres.

For the first time in EBS 20 year old history the company has released a signature product, and not just with anybody but legendary bass player Stanley Clarke!

The Meatscience Convolution Reverb AU matches or exceeds Altiverb 6 and IR-1 on accuracy and low-latency while offering similar performance on Intel Macs.

Instructor Ben Rosser will walk you through the how-to steps with iZotope's Ozone to give your mixdown that commercial CD quality.

Starting where it all began "Twisted Electro Beats" roots itself around the StreetSounds Electro 80's sound.

Looptastic Gold, the first iPhone music-production app to take advantage of OS 3's e-commerce features has a built-in Loop Store that enables music enthusiasts to audition, buy, and download new Loop Sets on the go, and then mix them in Looptastic's familiar interface which is an Apple Staff Favorite.

Volume 7 in the popular Turn It Up & Lay It Down Series from DrumFun, Playin' the Odds lets you play along with 13 odd-time bass lines and music-minus-drums backing tracks to hone your odd -time drumming skills

The Model E1 is the production model of The Moog Guitar using the same innovative electronics and pick-ups as the original Paul Vo Collector Edition, with sports chrome hardware, a solid alder body, a choice of fixed or tremolo bridge, and is available in three new finishes: Butterscotch, Candy Red, and Black.

Legendary producer/engineer will tour in support of the new Waves plug-in bundle, The Eddie Kramer Collection, discussing and demonstrating how it works.

Oliver Schmitt, AKA Sounds Of Revolution, continues his in-demand Revolution soundset series with this multi-format DVD full of punching drums, powerful synth and bass sounds, catchy vocals and inspiring grooves.

Suitable for Minimal, Tech, Electro, Deep, Soulful, Funky, Fidget, Progressive and Disco House, along with Techno and Trance — this is one hell of a large collection of hand-picked sounds which have been produced by Andy Lee of Barcoda with the dancefloor firmly in mind.

Free for guitar students and guitar teachers alike, findaguitarteacher.com enables prospective guitar students, to conduct a thorough search of guitar teachers in their local region.

Originally known for solo accompaniments, recent additions to the SmartMusic repertoire library have focused on the music that bands and orchestras rehearse and perform.

Pure Minimalist principles have gone into the creation of this original collection, including much micro-processing and software manipulation.

Based on the 788T, the 788T-SSD includes a factory-supplied 256 GB solid-state hard drive, which allows for superior performance in the field.

Legendary producer/engineer collaborates with Waves to create five Application-Specific Audio Plug-ins.

This 3rd edition includes hundreds of full-color photos of nearly every make and model, a full reference section with detailed information on variations and signature editions, every finish available, as well as a detailed chronology with dating and serial number info, neck, body, and fretboard specs, and much more.

The advanced DCAM analogue modelling technology carefully reconstructs the unmatched sound of vintage hardware on your computer at a fraction of the cost.

All ADAM SX-Series monitors feature the new X-ART tweeter, which provides 4dB higher efficiency, an increased maximum sound pressure level of 3dB, and an expanded frequency response of up to 50kHz.

This free service makes is easy for event planners to search by location and music genre to quickly create a list of qualified musicians, bands, and DJs. Customers can view profiles that include pictures, audio clips, videos, song lists, descriptions, and performance history.

With bleepBOX! you have an analogue synthesizer / drum machine for your iPhone or iTouch allowing you to arrange synthesizer melodies, program drum beats, and edit dozens of parameters in real time.

Recorded in various keys at 120 BPMs at 24-bit 44.1kHz stereo, this collection features hundreds of carefully programmed minimal production elements as heard in almost every current dance tunes. It includes 412 loops, 224 one shots, 20 MIDI basslines and 3 ACID Pro starter files (WAV only).

This downloadable sound library, created for sound designers who use Pro Tools, Soundminer, NetMix, iTunes, and other sound library search engines features 500 sounds recorded at 24-bit/96k and cover a wide variety of areas, from Cartoon Effects to Sports sound effects.

Tune your Pro Tools® room to perfection with the world's first, and only, Advanced Room Correction TDM plug-in.

Nitro: Remix Synths is Prime Loops' largest sample pack release to date.

SAE is the world's biggest private educator with more than 50 campuses around the globe, and many thousands of students have enjoyed the superb facilities and expert tuition on offer at them.

The new Combo Bags by Meinl are an exceptional combination of a cymbal bag and stick bag.

JAYZEN SOUND announced today the release of the final volume of their Legacy GOLD Series of multi-sampled Sound Libraries in Soundfont and WAV Audio formats.

Modern Jazz—Sticks features a beautiful Premier Gen-X kit with a Ludwig Acrolite snare along with cymbals and percussion from Sabian, Meinl and Paiste.

MOJO: Horn Section, which offers the most flexible and innovative approach to pop, funk, jazz, and big band horns ever created in a virtual instrument.

Over 300 artist-created presets, total versatility and incredible value for guitarists of all styles.

The new Meinl Turbo Cajon (patent pending) is yet another example of Meinl's leading position in innovating new and creative features for this widely popular instrument.

The PRX150-Pro power attenuator allows guitarist to achieve the much desired "fully cranked up" tone from their tube amp, but at more practical volume levels.

For the first time since the start of the company Toontrack Music have agreed to allow a 3rd party producer to independently produce and sell an audio expansion for a Toontrack software platform.

Haas is a delay based plugin which is used to give audio tracks a larger stereo image.

The new 20" Heavy Bell Ride inspired by an idea of Meinl artist and Shadows Fall Drummer Jason Bittner.

String by 9 Soundware is a collection of presets for the Sculpture synthesizer within Apple Logic Pro.

The PR 48 features a 1.5-inch diameter element, and is mounted in a vulcanized double shock mount, which offers complete isolation within a rugged cast metal housing.

This songbook includes selections from Joshua Schmidt's highly-acclaimed score for the dark, expressionist musical, Adding Machine.

MetaSynth 5 is a universal binary, multi-processor update of software pioneer Eric Wenger's award-winning electronic music and sound design software for Mac OS.

Developed in partnership with EMT Studiotecknick GmbH, the EMT 250 plug-in delivers iconic, lever-driven reverb sounds for MAC and PC

This "Thump®-powered loudspeaker is an ideal compact PA solution that delivers 400 Watts of system power in a rugged design weighing in at just 36 pounds and featuring Mackie Active technology.

Now everyone can create electronic, dance and hip-hop tracks non-stop, in real-time, everywhere.

Cycler is a totally new approach to looping on computers, designed to simplify creating music, with or without your screen!

The RB Continental is made with a water-resistant ballistic exterior that surrounds a new, lightweight Flexoskeleton™ protection system.

The Guitar Frame is a handsome, unique and practical way to hang electric and acoustic instruments in any kind of living environment.

During the PLASA show at Earls Court in London from September 13 to 16, 2009, HK AUDIO will be debuting the ICON LTS System at booth E 51.

Ambient Glitch collection features some of the darkest and most atmospheric loops and samples ever committed to a Sample Pack!

The pedal offers boosting, bass boosts, and surprisingly fat, full, and creamy drives!

Powersoft is leading the way through its intrinsic green approach with the design and manufacturing of Powersoft amplifiers.

DSW1420 Snare Wires are intended as replacements and/or upgrades for the stock wires included with most snare drums.

Developed in Partnership with EMT Studiotecknick GmbH, the EMT 250 plug-in Delivers Iconic, Lever-Driven Reverb Sounds for Mac and PC

Smash Up The Studio 'MIDI Keys Gold: Synths RnB & Hip Hop' is a collection of RnB & Hip Hop synth progressions in MIDI format.

Mixware will represent EKS' Otus digital DJ controller in the United States and plans to distribute it to leading retailers and e-tailers.

BRAZIL CHILLOUT contains over 650 samples and 1.6Gb of 24bit South American sunshine!

This new volume continues using the innovative instruments from PRO Combinators V1 by providing a new array of cool and fresh sounds.

Designed by sage ELECTRONICS founder / record producer Phillip Victor Bova — the SE-DOT5?? opamps offer full rail ± 24V operation and direct plug in compatibility.

San Francisco-based GC Pro Account Manager Vince Bedford has supplied Metallica's pro audio needs for a decade now, creating a long-term professional relationship.

Taken by an unknown 17-year-old photography student — published posthumously for the first time in a new limited edition publication, Woodstock Experience.

The F16 is the ideal choice for the musician who counts on a few select pedals to get the job done.

DENON DJ presents the DN-HC5000 Serato ITCH Controller, the DN-HC1000S USB MIDI Sub-Controller, the DN-S700 Tabletop CD/MP3 Disc Player and the DN-HP500 Professional Headphones.

"FLOW: Pure Urban Construction Kits" features 20 top quality Hip Hop, RnB, Soul and Funk flavoured Construction Kits plus 200 drum-hits.

Registration information & exhibitors list now live online.

The FRV-1 is a stunning recreation of the 1963 Fender Reverb® — a staple sound of rockabilly, country, blues, surf rock and even grunge rock.

Gala Benefiting the MusiCares Foundation® Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary and Will Be Held Jan. 29, 2010, During GRAMMY® Week.

Now supporting 64-bit Windows® Vista/XP.

Denon DJ to launch the DN-HC5000, a dedicated USB Hardware/Software DJ Controller with Sound Card.

The Garritan Personal Orchestra 4 is now powered by the ARIA Instrument Engine and adds new features, new instrument sounds and updated programming at a lower price.

The Industrial Radio Midi Bass combines classic bass design with onboard MIDI tracking technology to provide bassists with low latency MIDI tracking.

NetworkSound, a leading realtime pro audio networking solution provider, and Corevalus Systems, a leading provider of SamePage solutions, announce their partnership to combine their expertise and product lines to launch an innovative solution to enhance the digital audio experience within a music performance environment.

Kings of Swing Present: Downtown House features Chicago House grooves, '95 style house, and garage riffs, as well as solid 50-strong drum hits kit that compliment the sounds in this sample pack, as well as a selection of stabs/chords, FX and solid bass instruments. Razor FX contains over 300 industry SFX samples carefully organized.

The PX-330 combines unprecedented sound quality and performance in a sleek, lightweight package with four dynamic layers of stereo piano samples and integrated Linear Morphing System to deliver a more realistic sound with seamless transitions and a superior dynamic range.

Berklee instructor Danny Morris teaches new course beginning September 28th, "R&B Bass" to help you understand the evolution and key elements of R&B music, play quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes with rhythmic syncopation, use modulation, adapting songs to different keys on your instrument, and more.

Winners of the "Best of Show Award" at Summer NAMM 2009, the Yamaha S90XS and S70XS give you the flexibility of a synth with a stage piano's ease of use.

The Redline Equalizer, a mastering-quality EQ plug-in with unique features, is now available in native RTAS/VST/AU format for Windows and Mac OS X.

IRIS-Net V2.1.1 continues to expand the rich feature set already available to users by offering new features developed for both live audio and installation markets alike.

SONIKA is a new cyberspace starlet who will hit those high notes every time with perfect accuracy.

Small but punchy variation of X-plosion crash arrives.

Leading music promotion company gives independent artists direct access to a fast growing audience of online radio listeners.

Celt-Islam uses a fusion of music from Dub/Electro/Drum and Bass and collaborates it with Islamic/world grooves to create a unique and mighty Dub driven dance crossover sound.

Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Pro spectrum analyzer and Blue Cat's StereoScope Pro stereo field analyzer now include 3D waterfall representations of the audio signal.

Even though all of theses synths have been discontinued, you can still refresh your musical palette with latest sounds with these sound expansions.

The SpiderCapo allows altered and open tunings without retuning your guitar.

Rockster+ music software provides the final touch to studio or home digital recordings, adding live sound ambiance and controllable heat and drive.

Along With the new OctaveDrone Pedal, Seppuku is also releasing an updated version of the Digital Pitch Modulator.

With the Tron-5 extension DETUNIZED.COM has preserved these nice original sounds but also demonstrates that the original CAN sound like a tank.

The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars and Blue Book of Electric Guitars are available in a CD-ROM format.

Coldplay and James Taylor projects score 3 nominations each; 3 NYC Studios nominated for Studio Design; Video game sound marks 3rd year at TEC. Winners to be announced at AES Convention in New York on October 10.

Valve Amp USA has negotiated with the designers in Italy to be the exclusive importer and online retailer for their full line of VALVE, VIBE, FRUDUA, EXLUSIVE, and TUSCANY product lines.

Elevation is a state-of-the-art music practice and recording software designed so musicians, students, and educators have the essential tools needed to learn, practice, and teach.

Signature Piano is a KONTAKT-format virtual C7 designed with a focus on sound quality and playability, its sample data recorded and edited at 176.4kHz, 24 / 32 bits, then converted to 44.1kHz, 24 bits.

This ABC Selector CCM allows guitar players to switch between or combine up to three amps or guitars in any combination, and now sports a new look.

The new Magnedyne adjustable tone single coil pickup by ElectroKraft.com is a hand wound vintage style pickup whose tone can be instantly changed.

Aggro Electro Boom is a virtual instrument plug-in for MAC and PC designed for fast and professional contemporary beat creation for hip hop and electronic music producers.

'Ambient Glitch Volume 1' is a collection featuring some of the darkest and most atmospheric loops and samples.

Artemis relies on the most advanced Calrec technology — Bluefin2 for processing and Hydra2 for routing.

Xylote.com offers a large variety of exclusive soundware in 20 subcategories.

The Alto and Baritone Sax are completely new instruments, designed and programmed for the new NI Kontakt 3.5 Player.

The SG Standard, much like the music hailing from the '60s, is still one of America's favorite musical instruments.

DJs and mobile entertainers can now control all their lighting fixtures with a touch of their fingertips.

DPA Microphones unveils a number of exciting innovations at this year's IBC exhibition on Stand 8.C90 of the RAI.

'Deconstructed Rhythm features 496 original drum samples heavily influenced by the production style on Dilla albums such as Ruff Draft, Donuts, Champion Sound and The Shining.

Fast, brutal, and relentless drum tracks for all styles of extreme metal, Double Bass Mania III: Extreme Metal unleashes the fury of 666+ neck-snapping REX2 drum loops for Stylus RMX, Reason, and many major DAWs.

This new tutorial features Sarah McLachlan's lead engineer, Chris Potter, who demonstrates time-proven tips and techniques for making pro-sounding pop music.

Urbanic Producer Pack II is a massive, high-quality sample library which fits every urban producer's needs.

The analog circuitry of the OctaveDrone reacts to the frequencies and harmonics from your guitar to create a massive array of crazy psychedelic sounds.

Piano Trilogy is a new unique piano collection that includes three piano instruments based on sampling, synthesis, and physical modeling techniques.

Catanya is a POLYPHONIC PATTERN BASED ARPEGGIATOR (VSTi MIDI Plugin) which helps those who loves the music and would like to compose it themselves.

Nevada-based Summit Audio becomes the exclusive U.S. distributor for Lauten Audio

The market-driven EAW DX1208, representing EAW's next generation of DSP, is flexible and expandable, with intuitive operation and a rich feature set, making it ideal for a variety of commercial and install applications.

Dean Zelinsky is no stranger to metal, and the DBZ Bird of Prey, DBZ Venom, and DBZ Halcyon guitars in the new "The Dark Side of Dean" guitar line have the style and sound for the sophisticated player who is searching for the ultimate "over the top" metal instrument.

EVOLVE MUTATIONS is a powerful new instrument for movie, TV and game composers that was ceveloped in collaboration with renowned sound design house Heavyocity.

Tetra's four voices feature a 100% analog signal path and four-part multitimbral operation with individual outputs per voice. It also features a sub-octave generator for each oscillator and feedback, Combo Mode, and more.

The KONTAKT PLAYER provides universal playback functionality for the vast range of available KONTAKT libraries, and is also the basis for a new category of "KONTAKT-Powered" instruments.

MASCHINE DRUM SELECTION is a versatile resource of hard-hitting drum and percussion sounds for modern electronic and club music styles.

U.S. Green Building Council recognizes retailer's leadership in green building

This new App Features Original Music And Artwork Along With Ability To Remix Underworld Classics on iPhone and iPod touch

The firm has been renamed The String Dog Company and will continue to be operated under the same site domain StringDog.net.

The evolution e 965, Sennheiser's multi-award-winning large-diaphragm condenser microphone, is now available as a wireless version, the MMK 965-1, which attaches to both Sennheiser's 2000 Series and evolution wireless G3 wireless series SKM handheld transmitters in seconds.

The JR Hexatone Pro is a next-generation 6-directional loop generation tool that uses artificial intelligence and advanced randomization algorithms to produce constantly changing sonic structures on your iPhone.

Presented by Pro Tools 8 power user Eli Krantzberg, this extensive series goes in-depth into the basic and advanced MIDI features and functions found in the industry standard Pro Tools 8.

Go Mic is a high-quality USB microphone that captures audio for all kinds of software and online applications, all in an innovative fold up design.

ABYSS PRO-53 Sounds V2, a collection of 32 highly original sounds for Native Instruments PRO-53 synthesizer and KORE 2 Workstation.

Ibanez introduces five different soprano and concert-size pure acoustic ukulele models which bring the rich, textured sounds of Hawaii (and more) to your fingertips.

Blue Tubes Plug-Ins are a suite of eighteen plug-ins processors that were until now only available as bundled version.

'Ultra Minimal Beats' is an outstanding collection of the finest and grooviest minimal drum loops to date.

The Pop Filter has a 6" woven double nylon screen built to not only eliminate the "pop" noise but, to prolong the life of your microphone.

Phazeform for Ableton Live, Kontakt and Logic comes loaded with a captivating library of instruments and phrases based on Casio's classic Phase Distortion technology.

WIth quilted maple tops, mahogany back and sides, abalone rosettes, Fishman Sonicore pickups, Ibanez AEQ-SST Shape Shifter preamps, and balanced 1/4" and XLR outputs, the AEG25E now comes in 3 colors.

This one-of-a-kind patented model features an interesting stability arm that connects the neck to the body.

Audio-Technica extends value of Engineered Sound® products for contractors and end users with new five-year warranty, plus new freight options and extended terms for E.S. dealers.

The Octamizer is designed to give bass players access to a wide range of octave-based sounds with a simple user interface.

This new SRX model bass, the SRX350NT has a light ash body, 3pc. maple SRX4 neck, natural finish, an Accu-Cast B200 bridge, powerful PFR pickup, and more.

This reissue of Ibanez's first real entry into the world innovative bass making has active electronics and exquisite inlays. Only 15 pieces available worldwide of the new MC30TH bass.

The SR780 and SR785 are high-end basses with spalted maple tops and Bartolini electronics at low-pressure prices.

The Black finish XP300FXBK features a 3-pc. Maple Wizard II bolt-on neck, fixed bridge, and INF humbucker pickups.

As visually striking as it is sonically versatile, the Artcore semi-hollow AS73B now comes in an Ocean Blue Flat finish.

This popular model is now available in three new colors: Black, Candy Apple, and Mahogany Oil finish.

The WH10V2 features the same multiple feedback opamp circuit as the original, however it's now housed in a die-cast metal construction case so it can handle the rigors of the road.

After a fan vote on Ibanez.com, the company has released a reissue of the popular Paul Gilbert model PGM300WH. Now known as the PGM300REWH, this Limited Production model is being sold in a run of 200 guitars.

Allowing lefties to get in on the action, the new JEM7VWHL and JS1200CAL are faithful recreations of Steve Vai and Joe Satriani's popular JEM and JS Signature guitars with everything flipped for left-handed players.

Two new cutaway guitars feature mahogany bodies and flamed maple tops, LoZ1 active pickups for massive gain and tone, mahogany ART set-in necks, and Gibraltar III fixed bridges.

These four new snares have quick-release Freedom Lugs, Claw Hooks, and Grooved Hoops for rapid head changes and enhanced tones, and other time-saving features. Each has a different ultra-thin shell.

Michael Kelly's Nostalgia Series Guitars consists of six new acoustic guitars spanning a variety of design styles, from Folk to full-sized Dreadnought and Jumbo models.

Designed for track and program compression and limiting, the PSP oldTimer plug-in is inspired by vintage circuits and is designed to emulate some favorite characteristics of classic compressors.

The Analog Synthesis collection contains 1.1gb's of phat & classic analogue synth samples.

Receiving their European debuts on the HHB stand are the new Wohler AMP1-16-3G AMP1-E16-3G compact audio monitoring systems.

Available in both single and dual gang configurations, the new wall plates are the perfect solution for bringing order to the common challenge of cable clutter.

ESSENTIAL BASS is a new KORE-Powered instrument that provides a comprehensive arsenal of visceral, production-ready bass sounds at an extremely favorable price.

From semi-clean to all out overdrive the Sahana has the ability to provide amazing tones covering many different styles.

This full size Digital Grand Piano features 88 hammer action keys and gives solid playability and accurate response and feedback to the performer.

The stunning Arturia Origin modular synthesizer is for the keyboarder who is looking for cool lead synths, evolving pads, fat bass, vintage classics, smart polysynths.

The sounds are created from recordings of unusual real-world objects and instruments which undergo extensive processing to create unusual elements for soundtrack design.

Polysquasher is best used as a finishing compressor inserted in the chain before the final mastering limiter.

The FATSO Jr. & Sr. Powered Plug-Ins for the UAD-2 recreate the warm sound of magnetic recording tape, class A transformers, and tube circuits with stunning accuracy.

Created to work exclusively with Ableton Live, Wave Drum Kits (WDK) features 138 waveforms, 700 electronic drum and percussion sounds, 40 drum racks, 150 drum clips, and is compatible with Ableton Live7 and Live 8 (including LE versions).