Hollywood, CA, Oct 1, 2007 - SonicPool, one of Hollywood‘s leading post facilities, specializing in audio and video finishing, edit suite rentals, and full post-production services, has announced its latest DVD and Videogame projects. The announcement was made by John Frost and Patrick Bird, co-founders/Supervising Sound Mixers, SonicPool. more

HOLLYWOOD — EASTWEST, the industry leader in soundware development and distribution, is offering a last chance to receive a free* (*see conditions online at, www.soundsonline.com, on each product page) upgrade to the company‘s PLAY software version (when available) with a purchase of it‘s current Kompakt/Kontakt powered products, as well as a chance to purchase many bundled products at a discounted price of up to 67%. The deadline for both offers is October 31, 2007 while stocks last.

EASTWEST‘s PLAY software, a 64-bit (with 32-bit compatibility) advanced sample engine, allows users to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by the computer‘s RAM. With the company upgrading most of its products to PLAY, this opportunity enables users to access the added power that PLAY offers at a greatly discounted rate. The update is available for:

• EASTWEST/Quantum Leap, (EW/QL) Symphonic Orchestra Silver, EW/QL Symphonic Orchestra Gold, EW/QL Symphonic Orchestra Platinum, a collection of orchestral instruments with unparalleled realism (all three require both standard and XP versions (bundle) to qualify for the upgrade).

• EASTWEST/Quantum Leap Symphonic Choirs, the first 24-bit choirs sample collection to offer three simultaneous stereo mic set-ups and revolutionary WordBuilder software that allows users to type in words for the choirs to sing.

• Quantum Leap RA, one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of ethnic instruments.

• Quantum Leap Colossus, 32 gig all-in-one collection of 160 high-quality instruments that was voted “Virtual Instrument of the Year”. Colossus will be upgraded to Goliath with approximately 20% more content (there will be an upgrade fee for the additional content).

• Quantum Leap Hardcore Bass XP, an authentic set of electric basses, covering a variety of musical genres.

Along with the PLAY upgrade, EASTWEST is also offering significant discounts on its EW/QL Symphonic Orchestra Bundles (Silver, Gold and Platinum, including their corresponding PRO XP upgrades) and Composer Bundle. Users will be able to experience the sonic fidelity of EW/QL Symphonic Orchestra Platinum and Platinum PRO XP for $995 (originally $2,995), Gold and Gold PRO XP for $495 (originally $995), and Silver and Silver PRO XP for $195 (originally $295), while supplies last. The company‘s Composer Bundle presents users with a comprehensive composition toolkit containing some of EASTWEST‘s top-selling collections; EW/QL Symphonic Gold and the PRO XP upgrade, Quantum Leap RA, Quantum Leap Symphonic Choirs, as well as the EW/PMI Bösendorfer 290. Users can now purchase the bundle for $1,195 (originally $2,380) — 50% off! In addition to the composers bundle, other significantly discounted bundles are available at www.soundsonline.com .

In other news, EASTWEST has released video tutorials and more audio demos plus updates for its new PLAY products at www.soundsonline.com/play .

NEW YORK, NY, OCTOBER 1, 2007 - Wireworks, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems and custom panels, introduces its newest line of digital cable assemblies, AESX Series, at AES 2007, booth #1200. Wireworks new AESX top of the line digital interconnect cable assemblies are manufactured with next generation, Neutrik XX Series XLR connectors offering improved signal integrity and mechanical enhancements.

The new AESX Series includes both single pair and eight pair 110 ohm AES/EBU digital cable assemblies. The single pair cords provide two digital signal paths and are available in 10 to 100 ft lengths, while the 8 pair multicables allow for 16 digital signal paths configured with XLR fanouts on each end. Two application specific models are available; studio select featuring 26 gauge conductors for added flexibility in 10 to 50ft lengths and Road-Tough assemblies featuring extra low loss 24 gauge conductors and super durable cable jacket in lengths from 10ft to 250ft.

“We are continually looking at ways to make our cabling assemblies more reliable, provide loss-free signals and increased durability,” states Gerald Krulewicz, president of Wireworks. “Incorporating Neutrik‘s XX Series connectors into our assemblies gives the audio professional piece of mind in increased conductivity, strain relief and latching connections.”

All AESX digital cable assemblies feature Neutrik XX series black-gold connectors with a unique female contact cage design for low contact resistance and high integrity. The female connector also has an improved solid metal latch, which is larger and easier to handle and additional ground spring contacts offer better shell ground continuity and improved chuck type strain relief provides higher pull-out force. The XX boot is designed with polyurethane gland for higher protection to cable bending stresses.

About Wireworks

For over 30 years, Wireworks has been the trusted name in audio and video cabling industry: trusted for their design, innovation, manufacturing quality and customer service. For more information, visit www.wireworks.com or call 1-800-642-9473.

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NEW YORK, NY, OCTOBER 1, 2007 - Richard Barrow, engineer on Brad Paisley‘s last five albums on Arista Nashville/Sony BMG, recently teamed up with the country star and his producer, Frank Rogers, at the Castle Studio in Franklin, TN to track sessions for his upcoming project.

Due to the collection of guitars that were used on the project, a preamplifier was needed that would capture a variety of different tones and musical feels; LaChapell‘s 992 TLS was chosen. The 992 focused on tracking the acoustic guitar — specifically because it can be challenge to capture — in a way that sounds natural and also fits well with the other instruments.

“The thing that I loved most about LaChapell‘s 992 was its sonic flexibility,” said Richard Barrow, engineer. “We used it on all of Brad’s acoustic guitars, and whatever he played, whether it was an Everett or old Gibson, sounded wonderful. On ballads I could get a nice clean texture with an open top end and on a song with more tempo you could crank down on it and the guitar would really gain mass and energy without feeling choked.”

LaChapell Model 992 TLS is a transformer-less input design utilizing twin (matched) 400v ASC caps along with two USA made 6072‘s per channel. This configuration provides >50dB of gain (usually about 52db) with a typical non-weighted EIN of -114 to -116dB. By utilizing the Jensen JT-115k input transformer and two ECC803/12AX7 vacuum tubes per channel, this configuration is able to provide >74dB of gain (usually about 76dB…) with a typical non-weighted EIN of -125dB referencing 150ohm. All other design elements are the same.

“LaChapell‘s 992 offers several high-end features that are rare on other preamps, such as the channel mute and being able to switch off the meters,” continued Barrow. “I also really liked the look and feel of the controls. When I grabbed one, it didn’t feel like it might wiggle off like a lot of new gear these days. It was solid, just like it sounded.”

About LaChapell Audio

LaChapell Audio is a leading manufacturer of preamplifiers for commercial recording and broadcast markets. Based in Merced, California, LaChapell Audio offers sophisticated, elegant design in harmony with pristine sound quality. For more information, visit www.lachapellaudio.com or contact (209) 383-3486/ info@lachapellaudio.com.

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