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Producing Hard Rock with Logic Video Tutorial Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  All new for 2010, the "Mad Man from Louisiana" Scott Griggs returns with a killer Logic 9 music production series, "Producing Hard Rock with Logic". This in-depth series starts with nothing, and ends with a serious "Rawk' n Roll" track as only Scott could do it.Throughout your musical journey with Scott and Logic 9, you'll learn invaluable techniques and methods for creating killer guitar sounds, realistic drum parts, interesting arrangements, slick automation tips & tricks, vocal editing, sound effect creation and so much more. This series is focused on a hard rock track, but you can easily use the theories and principles on any genre production. The techniques and procedures shown are truly universal and will further expand your ever growing Logic 9 mind. Get your hands on "Producing Hard Rock with Logic" today... Continue reading: Groove 3 Releases Producing Hard Rock with Logic Video Tutorial - Get 10% off! in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Groove Monkee Twisted Beats MIDI Drum Library Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Groove Monkee is pleased to announce our 15th loop pack: Groove Monkee Twisted Beats!About the Grooves Twisted Beats is a unique collection of over 800 four measure MIDI loops for contemporary music with Rock, RnB World and Fusion influences. A wide range of old and new school influences are represented here: Dave Matthews, Herbie Hancock, The Mars Volta, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Meters, Paul Simon, Prince, etc. The grooves were played by a professional studio drummer or expertly programmed in order to get exactly the right feel. We’ve selected only beats with an infectious “feel” or “groove”; this is NOT just a random collection of unusable beats... Continue reading: Groove Monkee Releases Twisted Beats MIDI Drum Library - Get 10% Off! in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Native Instruments announced that TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is now available in stores worldwide.TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is a highly functional performance controller that gives DJs immediate hands-on control over vital aspects of their performance. Designed by the team behind the groundbreaking TRAKTOR DJ platform, the compact KONTROL X1 offers an unprecedented level of integration with the latest TRAKTOR generation, and can also efficiently control any other MIDI-compatible DJ software on the market. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 provides DJs of all styles and genres with a highly intuitive way to control loop, cue, effect, track selection and transport functions of their setup. The introduction of TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is accompanied by a four-part effects tutorial series by Ean Golden, as well as... Continue reading: Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Now Available in Stores Worldwide in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Blue Microphones enCORE 100i Live Instrument Microphone Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, has expanded their en•CORE live stage microphone series with the addition of the en•CORE 100i, a versatile and rugged instrument microphone.“With the en•CORE 100i, we have taken our stage vocal mic technology and tailored it to instrument applications,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones. “Now, the entire band and background vocalists can enjoy the quality and capabilities of the en•CORE series, whether it’s in a club, church, or stadium." The en•CORE 100i gets its technology and rugged good looks from the en•CORE 100 dynamic vocal microphone, but is designed with a wider and flatter frequency response to capture a variety of instruments and tighter polar pattern to reduce off-axis noise. The mic is built around Blue’s proprietary dynamic capsule with a custom-designed diaphragm and coil windings that are matched to a tuned acoustic circuit, custom-built transformer for low noise, and high-pass filter to reduce stage rumble. These matched components provide an accurate and consistent sound even at high volume levels on stage... Continue reading: Blue Microphones Adds Instrument Mic To enCORE Series - enCORE 100i Live Instrument Microphone in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Native Instruments ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Native Instruments introduced ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS, the first instrument created in its collaboration with the iconic British recording studios. Recorded using sophisticated engineering techniques and exclusive vintage gear, ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS provides a versatile arsenal of classic drum sounds with absolute tonal authenticity, supreme playability and immense sonic flexibility. For use in the free KONTAKT PLAYER and the industry-leading KONTAKT 4 sampler, it provides a unique resource for typical Sixties sound aesthetics as well as for modern pop, rock and urban music styles.ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS features two quintessential drum kits of the Sixties era, a Gretsch and a Ludwig, which were recorded in painstaking detail utilizing Abbey Road's profound engineering expertise and outstanding arsenal of vintage equipment. Classic AKG, Neumann and STC microphones from the studios' famed microphone collection, the exclusive REDD.17 and EMI TG mixing desks, a valve-based Studer tape machine and other authentic outboard gear all contributed to the charismatic sound of ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS... Continue reading: Native Instruments Introduces ABBEY ROAD 60s DRUMS - a New KONTAKT Sample Library in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Blue Microphones enCORE 300 Condenser Microphone Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces their flagship live stage vocal microphone, the en•CORE 300. This new high-end mic follows the successful September 2009 launch of the en•CORE 100 dynamic and en•CORE 200 active dynamic mics and contains the latest proprietary Blue technology with a unique look sure to enhance any performance.The en•CORE 300 is built upon Blue’s heritage of crafting top studio microphones, which begins with a custom-tuned condenser capsule. This proprietary capsule is mounted on a rubber suspension system and coupled with a matched, phantom powered preamp circuit. The result is vocal clarity and vibrancy with consistent tone and low noise, regardless of the cable length on stage. "The en•CORE 300 is the next best thing to bringing our top studio mics on stage,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue Microphones... Continue reading: Blue Microphones Unveils enCORE 300 - Flagship Condenser Mic Brings Studio Quality to the Stage in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Blue Microphones Yeti USB Condenser Microphone Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design, announces Yeti, the first THX® Certified microphone. The latest addition to Blue’s new consumer line, the Yeti is the ultimate USB microphone for professional recording. The Yeti features:• The first USB mic to offer Blue’s premium condenser capsules in a proprietary triple capsule array for the highest quality, most versatile audio recording capability • After rigorous lab testing, THX certification affirms the ultimate in recording and playback fidelity thanks to superior design and quality • Four patterns (Omni, Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional) for incredible versatility and superior results in any situation • Studio quality performance and features, with zero latency, amplified headphone monitoring, microphone mute, and hardware-based gain adjustment... Continue reading: Blue Microphones Announces Yeti USB Condenser Mic, the World's First THX Certified Microphone in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Cakewalk A-PRO Series MIDI Keyboard Controllers Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Cakewalk, the world's leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the launch of the A-PRO Series of USB MIDI Controllers for Mac and PC. The A-300PRO, A-500PRO and A-800PRO are a brand new line of keyboard controllers developed in conjunction with Roland.The A-PRO series focuses on intuitive real-time performance and ergonomic playability, making it a must-have controller for soft synths in a live or studio setting. This new line combines the best of both worlds: Cakewalk's legendary ease of use and Roland's world-class engineering and keyboard expertise. "The new A-PRO series MIDI controllers have everything the Mac or PC-based keyboardist needs," said Brian Desmond, Cakewalk's product manager for the A-PRO series. "Their dynamic pads, ergonomic layout, brightly-lit display and intuitive menu make these keyboards ideal for the pro-level player who performs live..." Continue reading: Cakewalk Announces New Line of Keyboard Controllers at NAMM Show 2010 in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Cakewalk FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Cakewalk, the world's leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the launch of the FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface for Mac and PC.The FA-66 is a compact, portable 6-in/6-out FireWire 400/800 audio interface designed for mobile recording and performance professionals. The unit has two XLR/TRS combo inputs with phantom powered mic preamps, with one offering Hi-Z for recording electric guitar or bass, plus two RCA inputs — all with zero latency direct monitoring. The FA-66 delivers 4x4 simultaneous performance at up to 24-bit/192kHz sound quality, or 6x6 simultaneous performance at up to 24-bit/96 kHz. The FA-66 also features MIDI in/out ports, optical S/PDIF I/O, a built-in analog limiter and indicator, and FireWire bus power. Combining premium audio components and solid, compact construction with support for the latest operating systems on Mac or PC (Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7), the FA-66 is... Continue reading: Cakewalk Announces FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface at NAMM Show 2010 in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Cakewalk Mobile Studio Canvas Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Cakewalk, the world's leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, announces the new Mobile Studio Canvas.The Mobile Studio Canvas for Mac, PC, and standalone performance is the first such product in the Cakewalk hardware family. Capable of producing over 1,000 sounds, the Mobile Studio Canvas includes the Roland SD-50 Sound Module, redesigned GM (General MIDI) 2 and Roland's Solo Tones sounds. The unit's USB memory drive can playback MP3, WAV, AIFF, and MIDI files without a computer. It is also a 2-in/2-out audio interface as well as a 1x1 MIDI interface, and ships with SONAR 8.5 LE recording software for use with a computer (for Windows only). The Mobile Studio Canvas is ideal for a wide range of users, including musicians looking for a great, general purpose sound source, karaoke and bar DJs, hobbyists and non-musicians who need portable MP3 and SMF playback, and any musician who needs instrument accompaniment for live sets... Continue reading: Cakewalk Announces New Mobile Studio Canvas at NAMM Show 2010 in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Joe Barresi's Evil Drums SDX for Toontrack Superior Drummer 2 Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Platinum Samples is proud to announce the release of Joe Barresi’s Evil Drums SDX Expansion Pack for Toontrack Music’s Superior Drummer® 2.0 software – after all, it only seems fitting to release Evil Drums for the flagship product from the company that gave us Drumkit From Hell.Joe Barresi is one of the busiest producer/engineers working today with an impressive list of credits including albums by Tool, Wolfmother, Queens Of The Stone Age, Weezer, Clutch, Pennywise, Turbonegro, Bad Religion, and many more. Featuring 6 full drum kits, 6 kick drums and 6 snares the Evil Drums Expansion Pack is unlike any other expansion pack available. Recorded to analog tape at two legendary rock studios using compression and EQ, Joe Barresi has captured a diverse ensemble of drum sounds with unprecedented detail and full bleed to create a unique and exquisitely evil expansion pack. Evil Drums also includes MIDI grooves performed by Pat Wilson (Weezer, The Special Goodness)... Continue reading: Platinum Samples Releases Joe Barresi's Evil Drums SDX Expansion Pack for Toontrack Superior Drummer 2.0 in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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PG Music Band-in-a-Box 2010 for Windows Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  PG Music Inc. has released version 2010 of its popular, award-winning Band-in-a-Box® intelligent music accompaniment software for Windows®.In announcing the release of Band-in-a-Box 2010, program author and creator Peter Gannon said, “Band-in-a-Box 2010 is our best release ever, with 101 new RealTracks and 3 new RealDrums Sets for Jazz, Rock, Pop and Country.” We’ve also added over 50 new features and enhancements including a new “Plug-in” feature to Drag-and-drop tracks between Band-in-a-Box and your favorite sequencer; RealTracks have been enhanced, and many more. As an added convenience to our customers, we are happy to offer a number of Band-in-a-Box 2010 packages on a plug-n-play USB hard drive. RealTracks have become a very popular addition to Band-in-a-Box. These are actual audio instruments recorded by studio musicians that replace the MIDI track and play along in sync to the chord progressions you enter. Previously we offered over 270 RealTracks. Now we’ve added 101 more great RealTracks for Jazz, Rock, Pop, and Country and they are better than ever... Continue reading: PG Music Releases Band-in-a-Box 2010 for Windows as well as 101 New RealTracks and 3 New RealDrums Sets in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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Native Instruments MASSIVE THREAT Virtual Instrument Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  Native Instruments introduced MASSIVE THREAT, a new KORE-powered instrument that specifically caters to cutting-edge electronic music styles. For use with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER as well as with the original MASSIVE synthesizer, MASSIVE THREAT offers a wide palette of intense futuristic basses, leads, soundscapes and dynamic sequences that can tear through a mix and fill a club with immense energy.MASSIVE THREAT was created by MASSIVE's original designer, one of Native Instruments' most accomplished synthesis and sound design experts. Through sophisticated usage of MASSIVE's advanced sound shaping features, MASSIVE THREAT provides an inspirational arsenal of previously unheard digital tones and textures, evoking dystopian vibes that are perfectly suited for Dubstep and similar dark sound aesthetics. MASSIVE THREAT provides 200 KoreSounds with eight morphable Sound Variations each, resulting in 1,600 individual sounds... Continue reading: Native Instruments Introduces MASSIVE THREAT - a New KORE-Powered Virtual Instrument in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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EastWest Hollywood Strings Virtual Instrument Posted by Scott R. Garrigus  EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP is pleased to announce that its latest release, HOLLYWOOD STRINGS virtual (software) instrument, will be presented in a series of online tutorials on Thursday, January 14, 2010, the same day NAMM 2010 opens.HOLLYWOOD STRINGS is an advanced collection of orchestral string instruments that offers unprecedented control over sound and performance while delivering extraordinary creative power to composers and content producers for film, video, web and music. Multiple finger positions for all sections, including open strings, are available for the first time in a virtual instrument collection. HOLLYWOOD STRINGS, as the name implies, is a blockbuster virtual instrument that has many groundbreaking features not found in any other virtual strings collection. For instance, this collection was engineered to include multiple finger positions throughout the entire range of the fingerboard of each sampled instrument... Continue reading: EastWest Announces Hollywood Strings Virtual Instrument Online Presentation in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic) |
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