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Focusrite VoiceMaster PRO
"With every project, you need to capture that perfect vocal and make the sound your own. VoiceMaster Pro represents a new generation of voice recording equipment. Many of the elements from the award-winning VoiceMaster have been innovated upon. In addition, the unit features a whole host of new processors designed to ensure you have all you require to make the most of the artist you're recording." Click here for more information.

Also, new announcements from Focusrite, Fxpansion, LinPlug, Zero-G, Sony Oxford, Peace Love Productions, and Echo Audio in News.
Sonic Foundry's ACID Pro 4
"When you start thinking about composing with sample loops, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Most musicians will say Sonic Foundry’s ACID Pro. ACID Pro has been on the scene for quite some time now, winning awards from the music industry as well as praise from users, and rightly so. ACID Pro was the first music software application to make the daunting task of matching up unrelated sample loop pitches and tempos a breeze. It also opened the avenues of music composition to just about everyone. Well, now at version 4, ACID Pro provides a host of new features including surround sound mixing, enhanced MIDI capabilities, plug-in effects automation, alternate time signatures, and more, bringing it to a new level of usability." Click here to read my full review.

Also, new announcements from Sonic Foundry, Scarbee, Digidesign, IK Multimedia, DashSynthesis, and K-Sounds in News.
Issue 17 has been published! Here's what you'll find in this issue:

1. Scott's Notes – Sound Forge 6 Power!
2. DFreqCONTEST – Wave Arts Power Couple
3. DFreqDEALS – iZotope and MusicLab
4. DFreqNEWS - M-Audio, Xvision, Ohm Force, Cakewalk, and more...
5. DFreqDISCUSS – Vocal Improvement Techniques
6. DFreqSTORY – From FruityLoops to MIDI by Steve Taylor
7. DFreqSHAREWARE - Amixit and AudioLabel
8. DFreqFREEWARE – MIDI OX and sfArk
9. DFreqBUYWARE – Home Recording Power Book
10. DFreqTOPIC – Massage Your MP3s for Better Fidelity
11. DFreqTIP – Automatically Empty the Cakewalk Picture Cache
12. DFreqFUN – CreateBands.com

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Happy New Year!

I want to say thanks to everyone who helped to make DigiFreq a success in 2002, and I look forward to all the wonderful new things to come in 2003. There are many plans in the works, and with your support they will all come true. We're now over 12,000 strong, and I'm hoping we can bring that number up to 20,000 over the next year.

Peace to everyone, and here's to a great new year!

All my best,
Scott
Soundart's Chameleon
"The Chameleon is the first audio device that combines the main advantages of the computers (programmability and multi-functionality) with the main advantages of the standalone equipment (reliability, transportability, ease and speed of use) in the shape of an standard 1U rack unit." Click here for more information.

Also, new announcements from Soundart, BIAS, Universal Sound Bank, SpinAudio, Emagic, DashSynthesis, and MusicLab in News.
Season's Greetings

I wish all DigiFreqer's out there a happy, healthy, and wonderful holiday season. May peace, joy, and love fill your spirits, and may Santa bring you all the musical toys you wished for this year. :-)

Happy Holidays!
Scott
Steinberg Aquired By Pinnacle Systems
"Pinnacle Systems, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the stock of Steinberg Media Technologies AG based in Hamburg, Germany. Steinberg specializes in digital audio software solutions for consumers and professionals. The companies expect to close the transaction in early January 2003." Click here for more information.

Also, new announcements from M-Audio, XVision Audio, Universal Sound Bank, Celemony, Creative, and SpinAudio in News.
New DigiFreq Deals on MusicLab Products!

One of the reasons I'm always asking people to spread the word about DigiFreq is because the more readers we have, the more support I can muster from manufacturers. One form of that support comes as special discounts just for DigiFreqers called DigiFreq Deals. And I'm happy to announce six new Deals on products from MusicLab!

All DigiFreq readers can now get a 10% discount on any of the products available from MusicLab, which are as follows:

* Rhythm'n'Chords for Cubase VST - Create rhythm guitar parts quickly and easily in Cubase VST.
* Rhythm'n'Chords for Cakewalk - Create rhythm guitar parts quickly and easily in all current versions of Cakewalk software.
* SlicyDrummer - a powerful tool for the instant creation of drum loops by combining individual drum instrument patterns.
* Fill-in Drummer - a unique and powerful MIDI tool that lets you quickly perfect your basic rhythm part with pro quality drum fills, breaks, intros, and endings.
* MIDIoverLAN+ - a unique MIDI application that allows you to send and receive MIDI data between different computers that are networked together.
* VeloMaster - a real time MIDI dynamics processor that lets you drastically modify the dynamics of your MIDI track or MIDI keyboard, similar to using an enhancer, compressor, limiter, expander, gate or velocity curve for MIDI data.

For more information about these products, and to find out how to get the special 10% discount, click here to visit the new DigiFreq Deals page. I'm very happy to be able to bring these deals to all the wonderful DigiFreq readers out there.

Happy Holidays!
Scott
Ohm Force Quad Frohmage
"Until the Quad Frohmage, every real filter lover had to rely on hardware to satisfy his musical needs. But now, hardware filtering is a thing from the past - as this baby beats everything you have heard so far. First of all, it's multiband, because, as was saying Lao Tseu : 'Four Filters Are Strictly Superior To One Filter'. Second, each of those filters has a stunning variety of modes - not for the pleasure of adding parameters, just because sooner or later you'll need every one of them." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcements from Ohm Force, Bitshift Audio, Zero-G, DigiDesign, and Gerhart Amplification in News.
VSampler 2.75 Update
"The latest version adds doubleclick bulk import for partitions/volumes of an AKAI CD. It fixes the problem of missing AKAI S-1000 CD partitions and improves the co-operation of the DXi-version with Cakewalk Sonar 2.1. The update is free for VSampler-customers, it's available for download at www.vsampler.com."

Also, new announcements from MAZ Sound Tools, Steinberg, U&I Software, and Dolby Labs in News.
Wave Arts Power Couple
"Wave Arts has released its first plug-in bundle, marrying its critically acclaimed TrackPlug and MasterVerb plug-ins into a solid package deal entitled the Power Couple. The Power Couple is available for both Mac and Windows, in VST and DirectX formats, and boasts extreme CPU efficiency, while maintaining its characteristically clean and professional sound." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcements from Wave Arts, Cakewalk, SpinAudio, Event Electronics, IK Multimedia, BBE Sound, and Emagic in News.
Band-In-A-Box 12 For Windows
"PG Music Inc. has released Version 12 of its popular Band-in-a-Box intelligent music software for Windows. New features include the amazing new MIDI file to Style Wizard; 'twice as many instruments' with the addition of General MIDI 2 (GM2) support; additional fretboard support including mandolin, ukulele, banjo and bass fretboards; notation display enhancements including separate notation tracks for each harmony voice and the addition of guitar chord diagrams; graphical user interface improvements; looping and song navigation enhancements plus improvements to every existing Band-in-a-Box style." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcements from PG Music, Steinberg, BBE, Propellerhead Software, Emagic, and Universal Sound Bank in News.
ROCK THE STONES Band Competition
"HBO and The Hard Rock Cafe are pleased to announce the ROCK THE STONES Band Competition. Five markets have been chosen to participate; Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Miami. Four bands from each market will be selected to perform at The Hard Rock Café in their city for a preliminary show. Each band will be requested to 'cover' a minimum of two Rolling Stones songs. Audience members will vote for best performance and local prizes will be awarded." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcements from Sonic Foundry, LinPlug, Native Instruments, MOTU, IK Multimedia, and Wave Arts in News.
DigiFreq T-Shirts And More!
It's been a long time coming, but the DigiFreq T-Shirts are finally here! I know that many of you have been waiting for these to become available, and now the Official DigiFreq T-Shirts are available for purchase. But that's not all! The reason it took me so long to get this project completed is because not only are there t-shirts, but an entire line of DigiFreq branded products.

These include apparel, mugs, hats, bags, mousepads, and more. All of these products are sporting the official DigiFreq logo. Plus, for a limited time only, there are some holiday gift items available too, with a special holiday version of the DigiFreq logo.

Everything is available in the new DigiFreq Gift Shop, which is being hosted by CafePress. I think you'll really enjoy these one of a kind items, not only for yourself, but for your music loving and musician friends too!

Click here to visit the new DigiFreq Gift Shop, and be the first one in your neighborhood to proudly show off your new DigiFreq gear.

Thanks for being a part of the DigiFreq family, and Happy Holidays!

All my best,
Scott
Free Choosing and Using Microphones Guide
"The first title in the Record Now series from M-Audio, Choosing and Using Microphones, focuses on microphone technology and techniques. Technical topics include the different types of microphones (with an emphasis on condenser mics), design attributes of capsules and electronics, polar patterns characteristics, specifications, manufacturing standards, cleaning and storage." Click here for more info and the free download.

Also, new announcements from TDK, Sonic Implants, Kid Nepro, Line 6, and E-MU Systems in News.
Fender Records Talent Contest
"The Fender Records Emerging Stars CD is brought to you by Op, and is your chance to be showcased to music industry professionals, the world and your mama, and compete for the kind of exposure you have only dreamed of." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcements from Native Instruments, Sonic Reality, Anwida, and Steinberg in News.
Cubase SX 1.05 Update Released
"In addition to bug fixes, some new features include: VST Link Self Test function; Minimum Cycle length is now 200 ms; Keycommands for vertical Zooming; Keycommands for selecting Cycle Markers; Timestretch quality options simplified; VST Input monitoring status is now stored in project; and more." Click here for more information and the free update.

Also, new announcements from Steinberg, Kenton, PSP, MusicLab, and Sonic Implants in News.
CD Architect 5.0 Released
"Version 5.0 has been re-engineered as a stand-alone application and provides the most comprehensive audio CD production tools available for creating Red Book CD pre-masters suitable for professional replication." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcments from Sonic Foundry, SeerMusic, Nady, GMEDIA, Sony Oxford, and Native Instruments in News.
Where the Real Money Is, Part 1
"The Performance area (radio, television, cable, concert halls, muzak, web sites, etc.) represents for most successful writers and music publishers the greatest source of continuing royalty income." Click here to read this TAXI article.

Also, new announcements from Innovative Music Systems, DigiDesign, Keyfax, Steinberg, MakeMusic, First International Digital, and MusicMatch in News.
MusicLab Releases Free Product Updates
"The new version of Rhythm'n'Chords MIDI FX 2.1 is out and now supports SONAR 2.1. And an updated version 1.2 of VeloMaster, the real-time MIDI dynamics processor, is now released. VeloMaster now supports the Open Plug-In Technology (OPT) developed by Yamaha. Free update downloads are available to registered users." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcements from Bitshift Audio, D-Mute, Frei Audiotechnik, Ableton, and Native Instruments in News.
Patch King Song Contest
Kid Nepro founder Steve Proto explains: "People are always sending us MP3's of tunes they've made with our sounds and many of them are really excellent. We've had great support from our customers over the past 18 years and we thought it would be a good idea to get them involved in our promotional efforts and offer them some cool prizes to boot." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcements from Alfred Publishing, MakeMusic, Edirol, Zoom, Event Electronics, and Elemental Audio Systems in News.
To Read Or Not To Read?
"There is a misconception among many people who don't play an instrument that learning to play involves reading music... Reading music notation is not an essential element in playing or writing popular music." Click here to read this MusicDish article.

Also, new announcements from Charanga, Steinberg, LinPlug, and DigiTech in News.
Musician Refuses Millions To Stay In His Bedroom
"Those unorthodox recordings both excited and baffled the industry, including several major labels which offered the Atlanta native seven figure deals to re- record the songs. Excitement transformed into disbelief when ChesnuTT refused their offers." Click here for the full story.

Also, new announcements from MusicLab, Steinberg, SmokenDrums, AKG, and Peace Love Productions in News.
Cakewalk Sonar 2.1 Update
"Cakewalk has released an update for Sonar, bringing their flagship product up to version 2.1. This is a free update to all registered Sonar 2 users, and provides OMFI and Broadcast Wave (BWF) support, Windows Media 9 Series audio export support, Mackie Control surface hardware support, bug fixes, and more." Click here for more info and the free download.

Also, new announcements from BIAS, Sonic Stop, MusicLab, and Edirol in News.
Business Cards: Your Personal Pocket Billboard
"Network, network, network. No matter what book or article you read, or which workshop or seminar you attend, everyone in the music business will tell you that networking is crucial to your career success. And whether you are a songwriter, artist, musician or some other aspiring music business professional, your business card is an essential component of your networking strategy." Click here to read this MusicDish article.

Also, new announcements from Native Instruments, Q Up Arts, and M-Audio in News.
Radio Airplay 101: Tour Distribution Using Radio
"A lot of folks immediately want to try to get their product into stores using standard distribution. If you are a label, however, and the project you are marketing is not a priority, (maybe you are just testing it), or if you are an artist funding things yourself, then you might just consider foregoing standard distribution altogether in favor of tour distribution using radio." Click here to read this MusicDish article.

Also, new announcements from MOTU, Zero-G, Homegrown Sounds, and BitHeadz in News.
CD Architect 5.0 Pre-Release Update
"The pre-release version of CD Architect has been extremely well received. Audio professionals are testing the application in record numbers. This new update, in addition to general fixes and stability enhancements, includes Resolution of drive scan/burn issues providing decreased CD device seek times; Improvements to the CD audio extract dialog; CD Image file read/write; Addition of a second audio layer for complex mixing and crossfades." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcements from Sonic Foundry in News.
Win Roland's MC-909 Sampling GrooveBox
"To coincide with the launch of Roland's next-generation music workstation, Roland is giving away one free MC-909 Sampling Groovebox. To enter to win, simply visit www.mc-909.com on or before November 1st. The lucky winner will be selected at random from the database and notified via e-mail."

Also, new announcements from Steinberg, Karma Lab, BitHeadz, and SoUnDEnGiNe in News.
Free Pre-Release Of Cd Architect 5.0
"The pre-release will be available on October 15th, and will expire on November 8th. Information regarding actual shipping dates and pricing will be released in the future." Click here to download the free beta version.

Also, new announcements from M-Audio, Akai, ESI, and DigiTech in News.
New Edition of DAW Buyers Guide
"It provides information on over 240 different DAW hardware and software products for all professional audio recording and editing applications, and includes complete systems, audio cards/units, software packages, disk-based multitracks and portable tapeless recorders." Click here for more info.

Also, new announcements from Waves, ILIO, Line 6, and DigiDesign in News.

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