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Marin County, CA – May 17, 2008 — Sonic Studio, LLC, the leader in ultra–fidelity production tools for audio engineers, announced the release of a completely new version of their low cost premastering application, PreMaster CD™. The 3.0 release provides native support for both Intel and PowerPC hosts.
With essential, high end features that Sonic Studio is known for, PreMaster CD provides key premastering functionality not found in most digital audio workstations. In addition, available options allow savvy engineers to customize the application’s already strong collection of functions based on client need. This new, Universal Binary release consolidates all the maintenance changes incorporated into the code base while improving both ease of use, speed and stability on all Intel and PowerPC Macs.
PreMaster CD opens up a portable treasure chest of expert premastering features, including completely manual, automatic and semi–automatic PQ generation. Sonic Studio’s exclusive Smart Fade Tool and background CD writing, along with easy drag and drop resequencing makes quick work of CD refs. The new version, which includes enhanced dither choices, adds iZotope’s proprietary MBIT+™ redithering algorithm to Sonic Studio’s spectrally shaped TPDF redithering. Both choices are psychoacoustically–optimized redithering schemes, each with a different sonic “color,” so you can match your redithering choice to your material.
With a feature set that’s unique for its price, PreMaster CD 3.0 enters distribution in June, with a starting price of US$495. Available on the web at store.sonicstudio.com, PreMaster CD is also sold through Sonic Studio’s international network of pro audio distributors and channel partners. For more information, a demo copy or, to arrange a full trial run in your own studio, visit www.sonicstudio.com.
About Sonic StudioSonic Studio is the premier manufacturer of ultra–fidelity DSD post and PCM content creation systems. Sonic Studio’s Emmy award–winning NoNOISE II suite is the leading audio restoration toolset for archivists, record labels, videographers and forensic engineers while their product lines for Red and Scarlet Book premastering define the state of the art. Sonic Studio’s digital audio workstations and software are in use at major studios, record labels, broadcast and post production facilities worldwide. Based in Marin County, California, Sonic Studio has an international network of distributors and channel partners who share their commitment to quality and service.
PreMaster CD, PMCD, Smart Fade Tool, Manual DeClick II, DDP File Open, sonicstudio.com and the Sonic Studio logo and type are trademarks of Sonic Studio, LLC in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Ontario, Canada (May 16, 2008) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, has released Garageband’08, one of the most ambitious DVD tutorials on the ubiquitous music software to date with more than 4 hours of video covering 41 chapters of material. To celebrate its release, the company is offering a 20% discount on all pre-orders at www.askvideo.com.
With thousands of hours of educational experience to his credit, GarageBand expert Tony Wallace reveals how to get the most out of GarageBand´08 in a step by step, easy to follow style. New GarageBand users will be up and running quickly, while power users will benefit from advanced instruction on creating, arranging and mixing songs, podcasts and movie soundtracks using this simple and powerful application.
“GarageBand offers what is probably the best combination of power and simplicity available in a music application. However, even the easiest applications have hidden features that can help you work smarter and faster,” says Wallace. “Our goal was to help people get the most out of GarageBand, whether they are sketching out new songs, getting their message out in a podcast or putting the finishing touches on their vacation videos.”
This Mac and PC compatible DVD Tutorial covers a lot of ground, beginning with introductory chapters such as First Run, Guided Tour 1 and 2, and chapters on Projects, Tracks, and Loops. He then moves through the nuts and bolts of Garageband’08 with topics ranging from Arranging and Editing, to Effects and Mixing. Garageband’08 finishes with chapters on diverse subjects such as Sharing Your Music, Podcast Tracks, Voiceovers, and Movie Soundtracks.
“The range of people using Garageband is astonishing; hobbyists and pros alike use it for music and podcasting as well as video and movie soundtracks,” said Steve Kostrey, President of ASK Video. “The sheer volume of information contained in this DVD makes it the perfect companion for anyone using the software. No matter what your experience is or what kind of music you’re making, it’s all in this DVD!”
Throughout its 41 chapters, Garageband’08 features the professional quality video, easy to use interface, and personal introductions and narration that ASK has become known for with their Tutorial DVDs. Building on their extensive experience with professional music software titles such as Pro Tools, Cubase, and Live, ASK Video now brings the same level of expertise to the masses with Garageband’08.
Pricing and Availability:
Garageband’08 Tutorial DVD is available May19 for $49.99 USD. Pre-order before May 19 for $39.99 USD - a savings of 20%. Ordering information and video examples are available at http://www.askvideo.com.
System Compatibility:
This product includes QuickTime 7.x Mac/PC which is required for video playback. DVD-Rom drive required for Mac/PC DVD-ROM. Minimum screen resolution for DVD-ROM 1024 x 768.
PC: Windows XP Home or Professional, Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 800 MHz or faster, 256 MB RAM. Windows MME or DirectSound Sound Card.
MAC: Requires Mac OS X v10.2 or higher, Power Mac G4 867 MHz, 256 MB RAM, Sound Card.
About Tony Wallace
Composer and guitarist Tony Wallace possesses an extensive background in music education and digital audio consulting, both as a private instructor and clinician. Tony is a graduate of Canada’s renowned Humber College jazz program and has served as musical director for several organizations.
About ASK Video
ASK Video Interactive Media is a professional audio/video company based in Ontario, Canada. Well versed in today’s cutting edge technology, ASK Video uses high quality video and audio to bring a rich and inviting learning experience to digital audio and video customers around the world through interactive video DVD’s. ASK Video also provides professional audio services from their state-of-the-art studio facility as well as professional video services complete with on-site shooting, editing, and post-production.
Yamaha Corporation of America has updated their famed 01V96V2 and 02R96V2 Digital Mixing Consoles. While there is no change in the retail price, the new 01V96VCM and 02R96VCM models retain the powerful V2 features and add a host of powerful VCM effects pre-installed.
Previously available as “add-on” effect packages for top-line digital consoles, Yamaha’s highly regarded VCM Channel Strip processors and REV-X reverb are now standard features on the 01V96VCM. These extraordinary effects are based on innovative Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology that actually models the original analog circuitry — right down to the last resistor and capacitor. VCM effects are capable of capturing subtleties that simple digital simulations cannot even approach, going beyond simple simulation and delivering the truly musical performance that makes classic analog gear invaluable even in today’s digital production environment.
The new 02R96VCM is the 02R96 Version 2 plus a formidable array of state-of-the-art processing technologies that provide all-new production power with no need to patch in external processors. Included are extraordinary recreations of classic compression and EQ units from the 70’s, simulations of several legendary analog open-reel tape decks, a complete suite of unmatched REV-X reverb effects, a high-quality surround post-production package, and even a selection of vintage stomp boxes.
The new 01V96VCM and 02R96VCM models are currently available at Yamaha dealers. Customers who purchased an 01V96V2 or 02R96V2 from January 1, 2008 are eligible to receive a free update CD. For more information, visit www.yamaha.com or call Yamaha customer support at 714-522-9000.
SANTA CRUZ, CA May 8, 2008— The Santa Cruz Guitar Company, a leading handmade acoustic guitar manufacturer, is introducing its newest model, the “Otis Taylor OT signature acoustic,” coined after famed blues musician Otis Taylor. This represents the latest in Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s catalogue to feature Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings. more
LAS VEGAS, NV, May 7, 2008 ― The RapcoHorizon Company, a leading manufacturer of audio/video interfacing and cable equipment, is featuring the LTI-1 stereo interface at InfoComm 2008 (Booth C4009). more
BUENA PARK, Calif.–Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. cordially invites you to listen to and critique the new NEXO GEO S 1210/1230 Series compact loudspeaker array.
Company staff will be in Detroit, Michigan May 21 and May 22 to showcase this new high-performance SR speaker system fronted by new models of Yamaha Commercial Audio electronics driving the system. NEXO loudspeaker specialists Joe Rimstidt and Peter Robinson will join Yamaha district manager Martin Dombey in presenting the Physical (rigging), Technical (GeoSoft 2), and Performance (throw and coverage) aspects of this new series as applied to sound reinforcement for installations and professional tour sound.
The event will be hosted by Oak Pointe Church and Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. on behalf of NEXO and will take place at 50200 W. 10 Mile Rd., Novi, MI (30 minutes north-west of the Detroit-Metro Airport).
WHEN: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday, May 21st and 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM,
Thursday, May 22nd.
RSVP TO: Martin Dombey, at Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. via e-mail mdombey@yamaha.com or phone: (800)322-4322 x9718.
For more information on the NEXO GEO S 12 Series visit www.yamahaca.com.
Daly City, CA — Digidesign today unveiled the Transfuser™ Preview, a free three-month prerelease version of Transfuser, a new upcoming RTAS® virtual instrument plug-in for Pro Tools® software. Transfuser is a real-time loop, phrase, and groove creation virtual instrument designed for quickly and easily creating, manipulating, and performing loop- and rhythm-based music on the fly within Pro Tools. It also offers users a quick and easy way to modify existing loop libraries to breathe new life into their creations.
Ideal for electronic, hip-hop, and dance music production, remixing, and anyone working with loops, Transfuser comes packed with a variety of loops and phrases to get started with creating right away. Users can create grooves using multiple drum and effects modules, slice and tag loops in real-time, convert loops into MIDI patterns/drum kits, and replace sounds in existing loops on the fly. Transfuser supports full drag and drop of Pro Tools regions and audio files directly from a computer browser, and offers powerful live performance-oriented features for both creative arranging and performing of grooves.
“The minute you start using this instrument, you immediately realize its creative potential,” says Dusty DiMercurio, Digidesign’s personal studio products marketing manager. “With Transfuser, you can easily drag a loop in, apply intelligent randomization to re-order loop slices, layer another groove on top of it with one of the drum machines, add some of Transfuser’s funky effects, apply sequenced automation to any number of parameters—all in real time without a hiccup. In virtually no time at all, you’ve got a really cool and unique groove.”
DiMercurio continues, “While Transfuser will be especially appealing to electronic musicians, it’s really ideal for pretty much anyone who works with loops, as it allows you to instantly reinvent them with totally unique results.”
For a limited time through June 25, 2008, Digidesign is offering a free download of the Transfuser Preview to every Pro Tools|HD®, Pro Tools LE®, and Pro Tools M-Powered™ user. This free prerelease version of Transfuser is fully functional for three months, and enables all Pro Tools users to discover and experiment with the capabilities of Transfuser. To download the Transfuser Preview visit the Digidesign website at www.digidesign.com/transfuserpreview.
About Digidesign
Digidesign is a worldwide leading manufacturer of digital audio production systems and the winner of the 2001 Technical Grammy® Award and 2003 Oscar® statuette representing the Academy Scientific and Technical Award for the design, development, and implementation of the Pro Tools® digital audio workstation. Digidesign provides the professional music, film, video, multimedia, and radio broadcast industries with tools for digital recording, MIDI sequencing, editing, signal processing, and surround mixing. Digidesign products are marketed in more than 40 countries worldwide through a distribution network of value-added dealers, distributors, and OEM relationships. Digidesign is a part of Avid Technology, Inc. For more information, visit www.digidesign.com.
About Avid Technology, Inc.
Avid (Nasdaq: AVID) is a worldwide leader in tools for film, video, audio, 3D animation, gaming and broadcast professionals – as well as for home audio and video enthusiasts. Avid professional and consumer brands include Avid, Digidesign, M-Audio, Pinnacle Systems, Sibelius, Softimage and Sundance Digital. The vast majority of primetime television shows, feature films, commercials and chart-topping music hits are made using one or more Avid products. Whether used by seasoned professionals or beginning students, Avid’s products and services enable customers to work more efficiently, productively and creatively. Avid received an Oscar statuette representing the 1998 Scientific and Technical Award for the concept, design, and engineering of the Avid® Film Composer® system for motion picture editing. For more information about the company’s Oscar, Grammy and Emmy® award-winning products and services, visit www.avid.com.
HOLLYWOOD — Hip Hop and R&B producers can now add some fresh beats to their tracks with Zero-G’s Urban Ammunition. With the help of EASTWEST (www.soundsonline.com), exclusive U.S. distributor of Zero-G products, users will be livin’ large with construction kits from the professionals. more
San Diego, CA – May 2008… Carvin, the name musicians everywhere look to for high quality guitars, basses, instrument amplifiers, recording equipment, and sound reinforcement (SR) products, proudly introduces the LSX Series loudspeaker systems. Designed to address a wide range of SR applications—from portable PA systems for mobile DJ’s and performing musicians through large venue sound systems—Carvin’s new LSx loudspeakers are the product of state-of-the-art design and engineering expertise, with the end result being world-class features and performance paired with exceptional value.
Consisting of 17 models—10 non-powered and 7 powered—the new LSx Series delivers the features performers and sound reinforcement professionals demand, including 18-guage steel grills, recessed steel handles, high order – low loss crossovers, plus Neutrik Speakon™ and quarter-inch connectors. Manufactured with pride in San Diego, CA USA, the LSx Series enclosures are built with 18mm multi-ply hardwood and finished with a multi-layered, catalyzed poly¬urethane Duratex™ finish designed to withstand the rigors of the road. Each enclosure is designed, tuned, and ported using LEAP™ software and measured with LMS™ software for optimum system performance.
Carvin’s LSx1002 is a 2-way Main/Monitor loudspeaker featuring a heavy-duty 10-inch woofer and a Mylar 1-inch HF driver. Designed to stand alone as a small full-range or medium speaking engagement SR loudspeaker, it includes a 1-3/8-inch pole cup for mounting in conjunction with the LSx1801 subwoofer for a three way extended low-end system.
The LSx1202 (passive) and LSx1202A (powered) loudspeaker systems are both 2-way designs that employ a heavy-duty 12-inch woofer paired with a Titanium 1-inch exit (1.5″ VC) HF driver. They can function as stand-alone systems or be coupled with the LSx1801 subwoofer. The LSx1202A incorporates 2 internal active bi-amped amplifiers (8Ω 300W / 600W LF; 50W / 100W HF) plus a 3-band EQ section. A 1-3/8-inch pole cup is included.
Carvin’s LSx1202M (passive) and LSx1202MA (powered) 2-way compact vertical monitors each employ a 12-inch woofer and 1-inch exit horn driver to provide crystal clear vocal reproduction and plenty of low-end for a wide range of monitoring applications. They feature a 30-degree tilt that is ideal for near-field monitoring. The LSx1202MA incorporates 2 internal active bi-amped amplifiers (8Ω 300W / 600W LF; 50W / 100W HF) plus a 3-band EQ section.
The LSx1502 (passive) and LSx1502A (powered) 2-way Main systems each employ a heavy-duty 15-inch woofer paired with a Titanium 1-inch exit (1.5″ VC) HF driver. They can function as a stand-alone system or can be coupled with the LSx1801 subwoofer. Ideal for countless applications, they include a 1-3/8-inch pole cup. The LSx1502A incorporates 2 internal active bi-amped amplifiers (8Ω 300W / 600W LF; 50W / 100W HF) plus a 3-band EQ section.
Carvin’s LSx1502M (passive) and LSx1502MA (powered) 2-way compact vertical monitors each employ a heavy-duty 15-inch woofer paired with a Titanium 1-inch exit (1.5″ VC) HF driver to provide crystal clear vocal reproduction and plenty of low-end for a wide range of monitoring applications. They feature a 30-degree tilt that is ideal for near-field monitoring. The LSx1502MA incorporates 2 internal active bi-amped amplifiers (8Ω 300W / 600W LF; 50W / 100W HF) plus a 3-band EQ section.
The LSx1503 (passive) and LSx1503A (powered) are 3-way, bass-reflex enclosures with a heavy-duty 15-inch woofer, a 6-inch MF driver, and a Titanium 1-inch exit HF driver and are designed to stand alone as a full range SR loudspeaker or be coupled with the LSx1801 subwoofer. The LSx1503A incorporates 2 internal active bi-amped amplifiers (8Ω 300W / 600W LF; 75W / 150W MF; 50W / 100W HF) plus a 3-band EQ section.
Carvin’s LSx2153 is a 3-way design featuring dual 15-inch woofers and a Titanium 1-inch exit (1.5″ VC) HF driver. Great for permanent and portable applications, the LSx2153 is our smallest dual 15-inch enclosure.
The LSx1523 (passive) and LSx1523A are 3-way designs featuring dual 15-inch woofers, dual vertically-aligned 6-inch mid drivers, and a Titanium 1-inch exit (1.5-inch VC) HF driver. Designed for superior mid-frequency throw, they make a great stand-alone SR system. The LSx1523A features 900W of internal active tri-amped power (4Ω 700W / 1400W LF; 120W / 260W MF, and 80W / 160W HF @ 8Ω) plus a 3-band EQ section.
Carvin’s LSx1801 (passive) and LSx1801A (powered) subwoofers feature a single 18-inch woofer with a 4-inch voice coil in a bass reflex design. Featuring an internal crossover with bypass, they make the ideal sub bass complement to numerous enclosures in the LSX Series. The LSx1801A incorporates 700W of active power plus an 18 db/octave low cut filter.
The LSx1802 is the “monster” of the LSX Series. This subwoofer employs a bass reflex design using dual 18-inch woofers with 4-inch voice coils. Featuring an internal crossover with bypass, the LSx1802 is an ideal choice for large venues such as arenas, performing arts theaters, and houses of worship.
Carson Kiesel, President of Carvin Corporation, commented on the company’s new LSx Series, “The new LSx Series combine first-rate components, high order - low-loss crossovers for smooth, natural frequency response from the transducers, and robust construction designed to provide years of trouble-free operation. With 17 models that address a wide range of sound reinforcement applications, I’m confident musicians, DJs and sound reinforcement pros will find much to like.”
The new Carvin LSx Series loudspeaker systems range in price from $179.99 to $799.99. The entire LSx Series is available now.
About Carvin
Since its launch in 1946, Carvin has specialized in building and selling high quality musical instrument products direct to the consumer. The company’s innovative factory-direct approach has grown from a catalog mail order service into a large-scale manufacturing / retail business with a strong Internet presence. Today, Carvin customers can instantly purchase everything from customized, handcrafted instruments to tour-ready professional audio systems. With more than 60 years of achievement, Carvin continues to grow its relationship with musicians worldwide by offering an extensive range of guitars, basses, instrument amps, recording, and P.A. products. To order, visit us online at www.carvin.com or call 800-854-2235.
HOLLYWOOD — In response to user feedback, EASTWEST, the industry leader in soundware development and distribution, announces RTAS® support for Mac and PC versions of all PLAY products. Current PLAY-powered collections can be upgraded to include RTAS support through a free update posted on the company’s website (http://www.soundsonline.com/updates.php). The software updates (PLAY v1.0.056) are available for both Mac and PC platforms in both standalone and plug-in versions, with PC updates being offered for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. more
Attention game sound developers: We're guessing you didn't always work in videogames; we know a lot of you have roots in music and post. Tell us why you made the switch to the game world, and the name of the first title you worked on by e-mailing mixeditorial@mixonline.com.
