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Worlds First Visual Mastering System "Har-Bal International - a joint venture between TAQUIS (Australia) and HDQTRZ Digital Studios (US) - announced the release of Har-Bal (Harmonic Balancer) A powerful, new mastering equalization system for all Windows systems (95,98,ME, NT, 2000 or XP) that corrects inconsistencies in mixed track sound files 100 percent of the time. Har-Bal will revolutionize the music industry by completely eliminating the need to have a mastering engineer in the end process of music production." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Boss, Mackie Designs, Furman Sound, and Digital Audio Wave in News. |
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Celemony Software Melodyne v2.0 "Melodyne is a programme that allows a completely new approach to the handling of audio material. It analyzes the pitch and time of monophonic audio files (from, for example, singers, wind or string instruments) and offers the opportunity to change whole melodies in a way only previously possible at MIDI-Level. Melodyne v2.0 offers a wide range of integration options and adds many new features. This latest version introduces the 'MelodyneBridge', a new technology which allows Melodyne to be connected to any VST or AudioUnit host. Though Melodyne remains a stand-alone application, it can now be used as if it was an effect plug-in, comfortable and without adding any latencies. MelodyneBridge offers maximum flexibility and allows Melodyne to fit into conventional recording workflows." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from e-Lab, PSP Audioware, Apple, HomeGrown Sounds, and Big Fish Audio in News. |
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Publications That Will Review Independent Music MusicDish is sharing some information from The Indie Bible - 4th Edition. An excerpt list of publications to which you can send your music in order to get it reviewed. I thought this would be an interesting read for many of you. Click here to read this MusicDish article. Also, new announcements from ConcreteFX, LinPlug, Bitshift Audio, VirSyn, Dash Signature, Big Tick, and Waldorf in News. |
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Voyetra USB Music Studio Kit "Voyetra, a leading manufacturer of PC-based software for the consumer and professional music markets, announced today that it has released USB Music Studio Kit - a software and hardware bundle consisting of a USB MIDI cable, its new Record Producer MIDI Edition music software, setup utilities, and hundreds of music loops. Most people are intimidated by complex cabling and software. USB Music Studio alleviates that hassle, and lets anyone begin recording their own music on their PC in a matter of minutes - or turn their laptop into a portable music studio." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Steinberg, Native Instruments, Electronisounds, and Technics in News. |
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Rock About the Roll Contest "Musicians don’t have to practice in a garage to win money for singing about an item that can be found in one. By entering a song about duct tape in the second annual Duck® brand Rock About the Roll Contest, one lucky individual, duet or group will walk a way with the first place prize - $2,500 cash. A roll of duct tape can usually be found lying on garage shelves, in toolboxes and even behind an amplifier on a bands’ stage set. Now, this ever-popular tool can fix one more thing—an empty wallet. The Duck brand Rock About the Roll Contest allows entrants to display their musical talent and creativity by writing and composing original music and lyrics about duct tape." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Korg, Tascam, Numark, and M-Audio in News. |
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Roland Studio Package Pro "The Roland Studio Package Pro gives musicians everything they need to record and mix music on a Mac or PC. It includes a hardware control surface with eight 24-bit/96kHz audio inputs and outputs (SI-24), a PCI audio card (RPC-1), as well as powerful SONAR multitrack recording software from Cakewalk (PC version) and Emagic's Logic RPC Pro (Mac). This unbeatable combination makes it possible to record and mix music on a computer, but with the added convenience of a real hardware mixer capable of controlling many SONAR and Logic functions. And it’s surprisingly affordable, so there’s never been a better time to enter the world of computer-based recording." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from LiveUpdate, Steinberg, EvoBeats, Emagic, ConcreteFX, Bioroid, Manyetas, and PSoft in News. |
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MusicLab's Buy One Get One Free Sale! MusicLab is glad to announce that any purchase of our products made in August will be rewarded with a special bonus. - Buy our Rhythm'n'Chords* plug-in and receive 2 Volumes of Guitar Rhythm Pattern Library of your choice. - Buy our SlicyDrummer or Fill-in Drummer plug-in and receive our VeloMaster dynamics processor. - Buy any of our 3 bundles and receive any of our products you choose. You also get a special discount by purchasing MusicLab products through the DigiFreq Deals page. Just click here to visit the page. Make your purchase, and the good people at MusicLab will take care of getting you your special August sale bonus! Also, new announcements from Moog Music, Tascam, M-Audio, and Edirol in News. |
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eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method "Due out in late August of 2003, this CD-ROM will set a new standard for piano/keyboard instructional software. The on-screen instructor is Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., a popular piano teacher who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music. Students of all ages can learn the skills needed for sight-reading and playing music on their own. The method is song-based, including songs from eMedia's best-selling Guitar Method, so students can play together as they learn. Colorful MIDI accompaniments will help make practicing with simple songs exciting, and quizzes will reinforce skills learned. All throughout, custom interactive technology offers feedback to help students correct any mistakes made while playing. With an estimated 250 lessons, the title will be a comprehensive yet fun and easy to use beginning course." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Image Line, BitHeadz, Green Oak, Dash Signature, 4Front Technologies, and Steinberg in News. |
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FX Teleport DAW Networking Solution "FX Teleport.com, a young company dedicated to audio technology innovations, announces the release of FX Teleport – a unique and revolutionary DAW networking solution. With FX Teleport it's not only possible, but also very easy to setup a DAW on multiple computers connected via TCP/IP LAN. Working with FX Teleport is as easy as launching a VST host on one machine and VST instruments and FX on the other(s) and enjoying the newly configured audio processing farm. One can even dedicate a whole computer to favorite VST synths." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Alesis, Edirol, Korg, and Yamaha in News. |
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Sonic Foundry Nashville Wire Loops For ACID "Few modern musical instruments sound as breathtakingly beautiful as the pedal steel guitar. This is why we've dedicated an entire volume to Nashville Wire: Pedal Steel Guitar, an excellent, long-overdue collection of fine pedal steel work that finally makes this complex instrument available to desktop music producers worldwide. Nashville Wire portrays the pedal steel guitar in its most familiar milieu: the clean chords and time-honored transitions of country music, in top-notch performances using classic instruments and amplifiers. This collection provides the means to shape your own music with all the flowing, harmonically rich chord-to-chord transitions and accents that are totally unique to this magical instrument." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Edirol, IK Multimedia, Jeskola, Cakewalk Music Software, and Applied Acoustics Systems in News. |
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Cakewalk Project 1.0.1 Update "Cakewalk has released the 1.0.1 update for Project5. The Project5 1.0.1 update provides enhancements that include a new track bypass control, improved ReWire performance, automatic fading of GrooveClips when trimming loop points. The update also addresses a number of minor bugs discovered after Project5 began shipping. Registered Project5 users can download the Project5 1.0.1 update for free." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Roland Corporation, Arturia, Lynx Studio Technology, Soundart, Native Instruments, and Carillon in News. |
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Native Instruments Absynth 2.0 "Absynth 2.0 breaks through all the barriers of conventional synthesizers and paves the way for the future of sound synthesis. The flexibility in sound shaping and design is unprecedented: never before has a synthesizer been capable of such an enormous and vivid sound spectrum. The combination of multiple synthesis techniques, granular sampling, and flexible envelope control generates everything from organic textures to rhythmic loops, from time-evolving soundscapes to vintage sounds. Absynth 2.0 includes more than 800 evocative, expressive, and musical presets that cover an astonishing range of sonic territory." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from LinPlug, ConcreteFX, rgc:audio, Novation, GMedia, and Steinberg in News. |
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Blue Microphones Silly Summer Songfest "Blue Microphone has come up with a list of twenty-five demented words that we’re pretty sure will guarantee demented results. In fact, if you can’t make up a demented song with these words then you’re just not . . . well, you get the idea. All you have to do is use ten of these ridiculous words in a three minute song and send it to us on a CD. And the more demented the better because the top ten finalists will have their songs judged by none other than radio legend and Sultan of Silliness, Dr. Demento." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Digidesign, Applied Acoustics, TC Electronic, M-Audio, and Ableton in News. |
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Cool Edit Becomes Adobe Audition "Adobe Systems Incorporated announced Adobe Audition software, a complete multi-track recording studio for Windows-based PCs. Previously named Cool Edit Pro 2.1, this award-winning product was acquired from Syntrillium Software in May 2003 to address the demanding needs of audio and video professionals in studios, broadcast facilities and post-production houses. Delivering advanced audio mixing, editing, mastering and effects processing capabilities, Adobe Audition is a professional-level audio tool that allows users to edit individual audio files, create loops, import more than 45 DSP effects, and mix up to 128 tracks." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Sonic Stop, D-Mute, Digigram, Adobe, Arizona, and Big Fish Audio in News. |
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Lollapalooza 2003 Mashup Contest "Cakewalk and Microsoft Windows XP have joined forces with some of the biggest bands on the Lollapalooza 2003 tour to give you the opportunity to show off your skills creating the hottest new style of remix — the mashup. A mashup is an emerging style of remix that combines elements from two or more songs, along with your own creative input, to create a new and exciting track. Here's the best part, you also have the opportunity to gain national recognition and win some cool prizes." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Cakewalk, Code Audio, Steinberg, Image Line, Tonewise, and Anwida Soft in News. |
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More Free Gorgeous Piano Loops Hark Productions is promoting their new upcoming Gorgeous Piano Loops CD with the release of 4 free preview packs. The packs provide 30 audio piano loops with chordal and progression performances, which is almost 60MB of data. These preview packs are free to anyone who wants do download them. Click here for access to the free piano audio loops. Also, new announcements from PMI Audio Group, Kid Nepro, Event Electronics, VirSyn, Digidesign, and Clavia in News. |
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Save Our Sounds - Preserving America's Recorded Heritage "The American Folklife Center, which is a part of the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution have joined forces to embark on the 'Save Our Sounds' project, which was established to develop digitized recordings of our fragile and deteriorating sound recordings, images, photographs and documents of American folklife." Click here to read this entire MusicDish article. Also, new announcements from Smart Loops, Big Tick, discoDSP, Native Instruments, FASoft, and Sonic Studio in News. |
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TerraTec Producer PHASE 26 USB "TerraTec Producer announces the shipping of the second TerraTec Producer product: PHASE 26 USB will be available beginning of July 2003. The PHASE 26 USB is the first external studio interface to feature TerraTec’s tried-and-true audio technology in 24-bit, 96-kHz resolution. This makes it the perfect mobile recording solution for all Windows notebooks or Apple PowerBooks furnished with USB ports. Featuring two analog inputs and six outputs, a MIDI interface, a microphone input, and an amplified headphones output, the PHASE 26 USB is a remarkably versatile audio system for musicians and producers." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from iZotope, Applied Acoustics, Sonic Implants, and Steinberg, in News. |
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MOTU 8x9 MIDI Express 128 and 5x5 Micro Lite "MOTU, Inc. is now shipping two new bus-powered USB MIDI interfaces for Mac OS 9/X and Windows Me/2K/XP. These two additions expand MOTU's line of cross-platform USB MIDI interfaces to a total of five products covering a variety of needs at prices ranging from $149 for the affordable 5x5 micro lite to $595 for the flagship MIDI Timepiece AV MIDI interface and universal AV synchronizer. The MIDI Express 128 provides 8 MIDI IN, 9 MIDI OUT, 128 MIDI channels and compatibility with all Macintosh and Windows software. The micro lite provides 5 MIDI IN, 5 MIDI OUT and delivers 80 MIDI channels to a Mac or PC via high-speed USB connection." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Sennheiser, Stanton Magnetics, Sonic Foundry, and Big Fish Audio in News. |
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4Front Piano Module 1.0 VSTi "4Front Technologies, a leading developer of digital and analog audio solutions for the and Windows, Linux and UNIX Operating System platforms, announced the release of 4Front Piano Module 1.0 VSTi. 4Front Piano Module is load&play VSTi software piano synthesizer, that receives MIDI note data and generates a high quality piano sound. With the proprietary 4Front hybrid synthesis technology, 4Front Piano Module takes generally smaller spacer than the sampled pianos of the same quality. The initial version of 4Front Piano Module VSTi is available for free download." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Native Instruments, discoDSP, Green Oak, DashSignature, and rgc:audio in News. |
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TerraTec Producer PHASE 28 Sound Card "TerraTec announces the shipping of the first TerraTec Producer Product: PHASE 28 - the 24-bit/ 192 kHz Multi I/O Recording Interface will be available worldwide end of this month. With PHASE 28, TerraTec Producer offers the perfect introduction to the world of professional studios. Sporting two inputs and eight outputs, a MIDI interface, and digital I/Os designed for a variety of uses, PHASE 28 features plenty of ports for all audio applications on a specially shielded break-put cable. Configured as balanced 6-3 mm (1/4") jacks, all analog connectors are designed to accept studio levels and signal resolutions of up to 24 bits / 192 kHz. Selected converters and cleverly designed circuitry enable recordists to make crystal-clear stereo recordings and play back high-resolution 5.1/7.1 Surround productions." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Electronisounds, knzaudio, Steinberg, and Arturia in News. |
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Steinberg's Xphraze VST Instrument "Xphraze is the first VST instrument to be based on free-form and real-time automation of rhythm and sound. Rhythmic phrases are built in just a few seconds with only a few clicks and played by simply holding down a note or chord. Xphraze then synchronizes the phrase generator, envelopes and LFOs to your song tempo automatically, making integration with your VST host a seamless, unlike partial solutions such as polyphonic arpeggiators or step sequencers. Xphraze offers a world-class synthesizer sound palette available, including stereo poly-patterns, hammering bass lines, dazzling arpeggios, distorted chord riffs and up to 4-layered drum loops and effect patterns - all synchronized to the song tempo." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from LinPlug, Line6, and PG Music in News. |
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PG Music Releases 3 New MasterClass Programs "PG Music Inc. announces the release of 3 new volumes in its MasterClass music instruction series. The new programs are The Guitar MasterClass Volume 2 - Advanced/Intermediate, The Guitar MasterClass Volume 3 – Intermediate, and The Blues Piano MasterClass Volume 1. Each volume is available for use with the Windows operating system. These new volumes in the PG Music Inc. MasterClass Series integrate interactive audio lessons with on screen MIDI display, notation, and video, allowing the student to see and hear exactly what the instructor is playing. PG Music Inc.'s feature-rich multimedia program includes hours of verbal instructions, with related MIDI and Audio exercises, exercise tips, and practice tracks." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Applied Acoustics, Event Electronics, Karma Lab, PreSonus, and Bitshift Audio in News. |
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SpinAudio SpinDelay 2.0 "SpinAudio announced the release of SpinDelay 2.0 VST/DX audio plugin. SpinDelay is a two tap stereo delay with a flexible signal routing that allows to produce such effects as multiple delays, cross-feebacked delays, pan sliding effects and frequency dependant decay effects. Each tap offers controllable delay time, feedback, ultra-wide pan, phase inverse mode, two serially connected multi-mode filters and gain. The delays can be set in milliseconds or as fractions of a note synced to specified tempo." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Creamware, Furman Sound, DigiTech, and E-MU Systems in News. |
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MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2004 "MAGIX, the worldwide leader in Personal Rich Media software and technologies, announced MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2004, the ultimate music restoration tool for cleaning, restoring, and burning vinyl, cassette, CD or MP3 music to beautifully vibrant CDs. Following the success of the top-selling MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 3.0 (according to PC Data 2002 and 2003), MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2004 quickly removes hissing, crackling and scratches from old recordings and makes it easy to add custom effects, record Internet radio or burn CDs with dimensional sound quality for a stereo surround-sound listening experience." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from MusicXPC, Soundart, Mackie, Access Music, Voyetra, and Sonic Foundry in News. |
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Power Books Now 30% Off! * Cakewalk Power * Sound Forge Power * Sonar Power * Sonar 2 Power * Sound Forge 6 Power All of these books are now 30% off! Click here for more information and the discount! Also, new announcements from IK Multimedia, HandHeldSound, Steinberg, rgc:audio, and Camel Audio in News. |
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Turntable Technique: The Art of the DJ "Berklee Press partners with Numark Industries LLC once again to develop Turntable Technique: The Art of the DJ DVD and VHS! In September of 2000 Berklee Press and Numark collaborated on Turntable Technique: The Art of the DJ, the first method in print to offer instruction in the art and techniques of playing the turntable as a musical instrument. This book and vinyl set quickly became a best-selling title, inspiring Berklee Press and Numark to release a new companion video in DVD and VHS formats." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Sound Quest, Native Instruments, Wave Arts, The PAN Network, and Sibelius in News. |
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Cakewalk Home Studio 2004 Cakewalk has released a new version of their entry-level sequencing software. This version provides provides the following new features: * ReWire support to integrate Home Studio 2004 with Project5, Reason, and other ReWire synths * Record up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio * Easier soft synth implementation * Click and drag to paint drum tracks with new pattern brush and Drum Editing Grid * Pyro Express CD maker and WAV ripper * Support for all Windows compatible audio hardware through WDM, MME, or ASIO Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Sonic Foundry, New Born Music, Airy Andre, Native Instruments, and M-Audio in News. |
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VirSyn CUBE "CUBE is a groundbreaking new software instrument giving you the power and flexibility of additive synthesis together with easy editing and morphing capabilities. Macro parameters allow you to control this beast with unequalled ease. CUBE will be released in May 2003 for Windows, Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X as standalone program and VST / AudioUnit plugins." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Applied Acoustics Systems, Line 6, Zygoat, and PreSonus in News. |
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