— Class A, retro-style, all-tube mini amp debuts —

MELVILLE, NY, August 19, 2010 — VOX Amplification is now shipping the new AC4TVmini. Extremely portable, the AC4TVmini is ideal for recording, jamming with friends, rehearsals and more. Based on the popular VOX AC4 from the 1960s, this all-tube practice amp has been factory-modded with a premium transformer and select components for optimum tone. more

— Ice 9 is the fourth in the signature pedal series —

MELVILLE, NY, August 18, 2010 — VOX Amplification is now shipping the Ice 9 Overdrive, the fourth effect pedal created in their continuing collaboration with Joe Satriani. As with all of the previous VOX / Joe Satriani effect pedals, the Ice 9 has been created to provide a versatility of tone while meeting Satriani’s strict standards. With two distinct overdrive modes, versatile tone-shaping and the ever-popular “Moreâ€? switch, the Ice 9 delivers a wide range of inspiring tones, yet remains remarkably easy to use. The name is borrowed from the title of one of Satriani’s popular songs on his smash 1987 album Surfing with the Alien. more

MELVILLE, NY, August 18, 2010 — VOX Amplification is now shipping the new AGA150, the latest addition to its Acoustic Guitar Amplifier series. Joining the recently launched AGA70, the upscale AGA150 boasts twice the power of the AGA70 (150 Watts vs. 70 Watts); adds an additional tweeter for a more refined high end; and features a compact and efficient power amp, designed in conjunction with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower a/s, to produce a super clean and powerful sound. The VOX AGA150 is designed from the ground up to meet the challenges of today’s modern acoustic performer. more

Church continues successful relationship with EAW® and lauds the speakers’ performance

Atlanta-based New Birth Missionary Baptist Church recently renovated its $50 million, 7,500-seat sanctuary and opened a sister church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Design team chose EAW® loudspeakers to fulfill the demand for state-of-the-art sound systems. Chief Engineer Mitch Donner and Production Manager Melvin Wood led the church’s own production team in the design and installation of the entire system with the assistance from Roy Drukenmiller of Rock “N� Road and EAW Southeastern Representative, Quest Marketing’s’ Jim Greene. more

— Former Territory Sales Manager for Digidesign in Southern California will address the needs of the recording and post production community, thereby expanding GC Pro’s presence in those market sectors —

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, August 16, 2010 — Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, has appointed industry veteran Jerry Antonelli as a GC Pro Account Manager, based in the company’s Sherman Oaks location. In his new position, Antonelli will draw on his three decades of experience in the professional audio market to help GC Pro expand its presence in the studio/recording and post production market sectors. The announcement was made by GC Pro Director, Rick Plushner and further underscores GC Pro’s ongoing commitment to the continuing growth of GC Pro as a turnkey supplier for professional end users. more

MELVILLE, NY, August 16, 2010 — In 1975, Korg introduced the world’s first hand-held electronic tuner. Now with over 20 million tuners sold, Korg remains an innovator in tuner technology, and it is once again at the forefront with the all-new Wi-Tune Chromatic Tuner, which is now shipping. It uses Korg’s Wireless Tuning Systemâ„¢ to provide new freedom for the musician, eliminating the need to swap cables or patch in and out of the tuner during performance. more

DENON DJ UNVEILS THE DN-MC6000 FULL MIXER / 4 DECK MIDI CONTROLLER
ITASCA, IL, August 16, 2010 — Denon DJ , a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, introduces the DN-MC6000 Mixer and MIDI Controller, a four-channel/eight-source standalone digital DJ mixer with MIDI interface and internal sound card. With an astounding amount of features, real-time channel matrix operation, slim tabletop design, state-of-the-art solid steel chassis construction and quality sound, the DN-MC6000 is one of Denon DJ’s flagship controllers. Also acting as an audio interface (with a 2 in/2out stereo soundcard included), the DN-MC6000, when paired with the user’s software of choice, is a turnkey control solution for mobile DJs and party DJs, and a clear centerpiece to any DJ rig. more

— Affordable and easy-to-use, W43 is inspired by the classic Cat. 43 hardware noise reduction tool —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, August 16, 2010 — Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, unveils the third processor in the Waves Post Production line, the W43 Noise Reduction Plugin. Inspired by the classic, long-out-of-production Cat. 43 hardware noise reduction tool, Waves’ new W43 builds upon the legacy of this hard-to-find unit that has been a post production favorite for decades. Ambient noise like hiss, hum, traffic noise, wind and air conditioning can all wreak havoc on a dialogue track, but with the Waves W43 plugin, they’re a thing of the past. The W43 delivers high-quality, minimal artifact multiband noise reduction like the original hardware, while adding all the advantages of software. more

— One of the world’s premier DJ performers, Roonie G uses Denon DJ’s DN-S3700 at the 2010 DJ Expo to keep the music coming in his high-energy sets —

ITASCA, IL, August 16, 2010 — Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, is proud to announce that DJ performer DJ Roonie G is using its DN-S3700 Digital Media Turntable at the 2010 DJ Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Known as the world’s premier video DJ, Roonie’s innovative DJ style combines the use of audio and visuals. Major stage credits include weekly and monthly residencies in Las Vegas, high-profile events such as Donald Trump’s Birthday Party, and Super Bowl parties on main stages with the likes of Snoop Dogg, 3 Doors Down, Diddy and Kid Rock. more

Endless Analog will host a demonstration and tutorial for their revolutionary, critically acclaimed CLASP® (Closed Loop Analog Signal Processor) on Thursday, August 19th at Chicago Recording Company (CRC) in Chicago. Chris Estes, creator of the CLASP and founder of Endless Analog, will be on site to demonstrate the hardware and software system that seamlessly integrates Analog Tape Recorders with Digital Audio Workstations, thus eliminating the delay associated with digital AD/DA converters and delivering a true analog front end recording solution. more