In a move that brings the sounds of its PCM96 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor to more users than ever before, Lexicon today announced the introduction of its PCM Native Effects Plug-In Bundle. The new software package makes all the effects processing of Lexicon’s acclaimed PCM96 available as a plug-in that adds a wealth of inspirational new sounds to a user’s DAW that are not available anywhere else.

The PC- and Macintosh®-compatible PCM Native Effects Plug-In Bundle is designed to work with popular DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic, as well as with any other VST, Audio Unit or RTAS-compatible host.

The PCM Native Effects Plug-In Bundle incorporates all the capabilities of the PCM96 hardware unit including:

• Dual Delay – The PCM provides a comprehensive palette of delay effects, such as slap-back echo, tape echo and much more – all with complete control over delay time, mix, repeat more

Zac Kenney joins iZotope from Cakewalk Incorporated

AES, Booth # 1202 San Francisco, CA (Nov 5, 2010) – iZotope, Inc., a leading developer of audio signal processing tools and effects, announces the addition of Zac Kenney to the position of Sales Representative. Zac joins iZotope from Cakewalk, Inc. and will be tasked with worldwide responsibility for iZotope’s retail and distributor networks.

“Zac’s background and success with distribution and sales channels will be an immediate asset to iZotope,” explains Mark Ethier, CEO of iZotope, Inc. “His addition reinforces iZotope’s dedication to the dealer channel and continued growth of iZotope in general.”

Educated in Audio Engineering and Guitar Performance at Berklee College of Music, Zac brings a unique mix of experience to iZotope. Previously, he held various roles at Cakewalk, Inc. ranging from Product Specialist to US MI Sales Manager. When Roland acquired majority share of Cakewalk in 2008, more

At AES 2010 on Company’s 12th Anniversary owner David Marquette continues to offer the highest standard of Tube and Solid State Mic Pres, EQs and Compressor for Discerning Engineers

Mercury 66 Limiting Amplifier

AES (Booth 635)— San Francisco, CA – November 5, 2010 – Mercury Recording Equipment Company has announced its 12-year anniversary milestone for building their ‘New Vintage” studio recording equipment and unveils a new venture, ‘The Mercury Custom Shop.’ Owner David Marquette, a self proclaimed ‘Tone-ologist’ continues to offer the highest standard in ‘Vintage inspired’ recording equipment for today’s discerning engineers and adds new options and twists on old favorites with addition of ‘The Mercury Custom Shop’- all proudly hand-built in the USA.

Mercury’s range of Studio Microphone Amplifiers and Equalizers, along with their seminal tube Limiting Amplifier, offer the best of what a vintage recreation of gear from the 50s, 60s and 70s can offer, along with useful modern feature additions. The company’s more

Offers First Look at AES San Francisco of New Vocal Processing Plug-in

AES, Booth # 1202 San Francisco, CA (Nov 5, 2010) – iZotope, Inc., a leader in audio DSP processing, has announced Nectar, a new plug–in which includes a complete vocal processing toolkit. Adding to the award-winning iZotope line of plug-ins, Nectar includes everything users need to quickly find the vocal sound they are looking for.

Nectar offers dozens of professionally designed vocal production styles powered by eleven processing modules. Users will select an included style and then customize it with faders tailored to that style. For further customization of their vocal sound, users can switch to the Advanced View and access all of the controls of the underlying modules that power the plug-in.

“Nectar takes the pain out of vocal processing,â€? says more

A-16II Personal Mixers Used In-House and Off-Site for Annual GodChicks Conference

HOLLYWOOD, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 — After years of being known as one church with two locations, the members of California’s Oasis Church decided to vacate its Beverly Hills address and permanently settled into its 600-seat Hollywood location. In doing so, the church audio team found the perfect reason to upgrade the audio system with an Aviom Pro16® Personal Mixing System (WFX Booth 1220). Now, the church is ready for both on-location and off-site celebrations, including the church’s annual GodChicks Conference that takes place in Pasadena, CA.

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First Facility to Adopt New Bamboo-Based Acoustical Products

MIAMI, FL, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 – Auralex Acoustics, Inc. (AES 2010 Booth 729), the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, announces that Studio Center Miami recently installed the company’s Sustain Bamboo Sound Diffusor Series, the first line of acoustical products made from 100% eco-friendly bamboo.

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AWS Replaces DAW Controller

DERBYSHIRE, UK – Backstage Recording Studios, a private studio complex with two studios and artist housing situated on a 15-acre site, recently upgraded Studio A with a Solid State Logic AWS 900+ SE console. The console was most recently used to mix the live concert tracks of Megadeth from the Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax Big 4 European tour. The AWS 900+ SE replaces a DAW controller bringing SSL’s signature SuperAnalogue™ sound back into the mix for Backstage, a studio that specializes in recording high level metal bands.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—In a joint international statement coinciding with the Audio Engineering Society (AES) Exhibition in San Francisco, Yamaha Corporation Japan, its group of companies including NEXO S.A. and Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH have become promoter members in AVnu Alliance. By joining AVnu Alliance Yamaha (and Yamaha group companies) reaffirms its dedication to providing users with the most up-to-date, flexible system solutions through products that will support AVB in addition to current network technologies.

The goal of the Alliance is to establish AVB (Audio Video Bridging) as the standard networking protocol that will provide practical and useful services to all customers. Yamaha has joined the effort as part of their open policy to adapt professional audio networking systems commonly used as exemplified by network formats CobraNet, EtherSound, Dante, etc. The AVnu Alliance is a joint effort founded in 2009 with founder members Broadcom Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., Harman International, more

Santana in concert with the L-ACOUSTICS K1 system

FRANKFURT, Germany — Santana embarked on the European leg of its Universal Tone tour throughout late September and October with a K1 line source system provided by L-ACOUSTICS Rental Network Agent Satis&Fy. Setting off in Dublin and ending in Hamburg, the 21-date tour did the rounds of Europe’s leading arenas, covering hits from Santana’s four-decade career.

“The L-ACOUSTICS K1 system has met and exceeded all of my expectations,” says Robert Mailman, Santana’s front-of-house engineer. “The system’s unique features, combined with excellent tour support from the staff at Satis&Fy, have made the Santana 2010 European leg a great success.” more

Company to Sponsor Surround Live 8, the DTV Audio Group Meeting and Participate on Multiple Panels and Paper Presentations

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 3, 2010 – DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI), a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience, announced today that several of its audio experts in the field of audio codecs, spatial audio, loudness processing and more, will be participating on multiple panel discussions at the 129th Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention in San Francisco, November 4 – 7. more