VX and UF Series Keyboard Controllers now compatible with Digidesign Pro Tools and Cakewalk Sonar software
Champlain, New York (October 17, 2007) - CME announced today that it‘s popular VX and UF Series of master keyboard controllers now offer full integration of all functions with Digidesign Pro Tools and Cakewalk Sonar software in addition to other popular platforms.
The CME VX Series Controllers are the first to offer fully motorized faders and a host of other controls for DAW control. These motorized faders now enable users of Pro Tools and Sonar instant recall of software and hardware settings that can be stored with a project.
The new CME UF Series Controllers offer non-motorized faders and a host of control features as well as built-in wireless USB for controlling DAW rigs in the studio or on the stage.
In addition to Pro Tools and Sonar, the VX and UF Series Controllers are also compatible with other popular DAW platforms like Cubase, Nuendo, Live, and Reason.
For more information, please visit www.cme-pro.com.
CME is distributed in the US by Kaysound Imports. Visit www.kaysound.com.
About CME
CME® is the registered trademark of Central Music Co, a high-tech enterprise founded in Beijing, China in 1993 and focused on the growing digital music production market. Central Music Co imports and distributes many of the world‘s top music production brands including Apogee, Emu, Event, Kurzweil, Millennia, Moog, MOTU, Novation, PreSonus, RME, Rode, and Terratec in the Chinese market. The company uses its unique talents and vision to develop and manufacture digital musical instruments to meet the needs of the new generation of professional musicians. These products are sold worldwide under the brand of CME.
Guitar Showcase and Steinberg Present Sequel on 10/24
San Jose, CA (October 17, 2007) - Guitar Showcase and Steinberg Media Technologies will be holding an educational seminar on October 24, 2007, 6:30 pm at Guitar Showcase in San Jose featuring Sequel, Steinberg‘s new, content rich entry level music creation solution as well the latest version of Steinberg‘s flagship Cubase 4 program.
Cubase 4 is the state of the art music production software featuring cutting edge features such as VST 3.0 integration, signal routing, VST Instruments integration, superior hardware integration, Media Bay, Studio Manager, Audio and Time Warp, Play Order Track, Professional Scoring, and much more. Don’t miss this special opportunity to see this powerhouse software in action.
Steinberg‘s own Greg Ondo, a Senior Product Specialist who has been doing seminars and training for over 15 years, will be on hand to demonstrate the software and answer questions. Greg has written many articles in industry magazines and has served as technical editor on many books. He has worked with many award winning artists, producers and facilities such as Peter Frampton, Elliot Scheiner, Chuck Ainlay, Frank Filipetti, Teddy Riley, National Public Radio, and Electronic Arts. In 2006, Greg was awarded a TEC Award for his work as an audio engineer on Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival.
This special seminar will be held on October 24, 2007, 6:30pm at Guitar Showcase in San Jose, California. For more information contact Mark Zalatimo at (408)377-5864 or showcaseaudio@yahoo.com.
Ontario, Canada (October 17, 2007) - ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, is now shipping the Cubase 4 Level 1 Training Course on DVD, the first in a three part series.
Ask Video founder and Steinberg product specialist Steve Kostrey brings you more than 30 high quality videos covering everything from basic setup and tools to audio and MIDI recording, editing and mixing in this first of three levels in the Cubase 4 ASK Video learning series.
This comprehensive, informative and professional video tutorial is a must for every Cubase user, whether you are just starting out or a seasoned pro. Made for Cubase 4, the DVD is also great for users of Cubase LE, Cubase AI, Cubase SX3 and Nuendo.
Pricing:
Cubase 4 Level 1 DVD Tutorial is available now for $55 USD. Any two levels are available as a bundle for $100 USD, and all three levels are available as a bundle for $150 USD.
Ordering information and video examples are available at http://www.askvideo.com.
System Compatibility:
Mac OS X & Windows compatible DVD-Rom, DVD (NTSC) and DVD (PAL) all in one package. This product includes QuickTime 7.x Mac/PC which is required for video playback. DVD-Rom drive required for Mac/PC DVD-ROM. DVD player required for NTSC/PAL DVD. 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 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.
WITH THE RELEASE OF ‘GREATEST HITS & REMIXES‘ OCTOBER 23
VIA PERFECTO/ULTRA RECORDS
FEATURING ORIGINAL OAKENFOLD PRODUCTIONS AND
REMIXES BY JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, U2, MADONNA, SMASHING PUMPKINS, RADIOHEAD AND MANY MORE
13-CITY TOUR KICKS OFF NOVEMBER 6 IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ MAKING STOPS IN NYC, NASHVILLE, DALLAS, HOUSTON,
ORLANDO, MIAMI, ATLANTA AND OTHERS
The name PAUL OAKENFOLD is synonymous with forward-thinking, cutting-edge electronic music. Few artists in any genre will ever have the degree of influence, power and creative flexibility that his undeniable force has had within the electronic realm. Ultra Records is proud to collaborate with this pioneer and his Perfecto label for the October 23 release of Greatest Hits & Remixes, a 20-selection strong collection of his seminal dance recordings and remixes.
Paul Oakenfold‘s Greatest Hits & Remixes celebrates the career of an artist whose combined releases have totaled almost two million in sales in the U.S. alone. Its track listing ranges from original productions such as his massive singles “Starry Eyed Surprise” as featured in a Diet Coke ad and “Ready Steady Go” from his debut artist album Bunkka to “Faster Kill Pussycat” featuring Brittany Murphy from its follow up A Lively Mind. In addition, there are remixes galore of artists like Justin Timberlake, Madonna, The Smashing Pumpkins and Underworld and soundtrack pieces such as David Arnold‘s James Bond Theme from the motion picture Die Another Day and Oakenfold‘s “Dread Rock” from Matrix Reloaded. Greatest Hits & Remixes also includes four brand-new exclusive remakes of Radiohead‘s “Everything In Its Right Place,” Oakenfold‘s “Southern Sun,” Everything But The Girl‘s “Missing” and Mark Ronson featuring Daniel Merriweather‘s “Stop Me.”
A deluxe edition of Greatest Hits & Remixes will be made available on the same day and will include a bonus DVD featuring 20-minutes of live concert footage and a documentary about the life and times of the world‘s defining DJ/Producer. Filmed in Ibiza, London and Los Angeles, the 13-minute film gives fans a peek at the Grammy-nominated artists‘ world including a private tour of the Chelsea soccer stadium in the U.K., his villa in exotic Ibiza and life at home in Los Angeles. Friends, business associates and family are also interviewed in the piece, providing a close look at what makes Paul Oakenfold tick.
In support of his Greatest Hits, Oakenfold will embark on a DJ tour across America throughout November. Beginning November 6 in Scottsdale, AZ, he‘ll set out on a 13- city run of appearances making stops in cities such as New York City, Nashville, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta and more. At each date, fans will get to experience the music featured on the album expertly mixed with Oakenfold‘s current favorite tracks.
From scoring the movie Swordfish, to working with the Boston Pops Orchestra, to holding the claim in the Guinness Book of World Records as the World‘s most popular DJ, Paul has never slowed, never wavered, and continues to break new ground and be at the forefront of not only electronica but the music industry itself. Prior to becoming a world famous DJ and producer, Oakenfold served as an A&R consultant for Profile Records and Def Jam, where he signed artists including Salt N‘ Pepa, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith.
The complete track listing for PAUL OAKENFOLD‘s Greatest Hits & Remixes is:
“COMA” - THE FIRST SINGLE IN A SERIES FROM SASHA -
SET FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 12
SASHA is back.
We‘re talking about Sasha the producer, recognized as one of the world‘s leading DJ‘s, who over the years has turned his hand to some extraordinarily brilliant remixes and productions. He has returned to the studio over the past months producing new material with his renowned collective-Charlie May, Duncan Forbes and Barry Jamieson, aka COMA, a pseudonym that also provides the title for the first release. Together they are now proud to release “Coma” November 12.
Sasha‘s first original recording since the acclaimed album Airdrawndagger, “Coma” is the first of three recently finished and outstanding pieces of work that will be released singularly over consecutive months starting in November; when put together, they‘ll form the beginning of a series of releases and stunning collectors pieces. To make things even more interesting, they will be released through emFire, Sasha‘s own brand-new label, an exclusive outlet for his original material.
All three tracks–“Coma,” “Park It In The Shade” and “Sparky”–are very different in composition, each heading in a direction of their own. “Coma” is a record that encompasses the sound of Sasha now, yet cleverly retains his signature, emotive soundscape. Its beauty, twists and intensity increase with repeat listens, taking the listener somewhere new every time. “Park It In The Shade,” however, has a much more minimal but cheeky sound to it, while the third track “Sparky” returns to the sweeping atmospherics, keeping a keen eye on modern sounds and production techniques.
All three recordings will be released on both digital and vinyl. A high-design factor will be applied to the vinyl format, each coming as a limited, one-side etched 12” which marries to a numeric sequence, the design being handled by Insect, who‘s best known for their recent work with Banksy. While Sasha is a great pioneer of new technology and constantly experimenting with different ways to produce and play music, the dance genre began and still has firm roots in vinyl, which these collectors editions will pay particular homage to.
Look out for the subsequent releases “Park It In The Shade” and “Sparky” to be released December and January, respectively. This is just the beginning…
‘MORE‘ EP SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25 VIA ARTWERK
No stranger to gaming enthusiasts, JUNKIE XL (Tom Holkenberg) has composed the score for two top-selling Electronic Arts (EA) games, SSX Blur TM and Need For Speed TM. This fall “More,” the lead track from the highly anticipated release of Need For Speed Pro Street TM–which is the next release in the franchise–will be front and center in the consciousness of both music and gaming fans.
Scheduled for release on October 31, 2007, Need For Speed Pro Street TM already has fans anxiously blogging about who will pick up the first copy. The fast-paced action game by EA consists of extreme car racing backed by a twist of accelerated police pursuits. Fans will get a little taste of the action before the game hits shelves, as JUNKIE XL‘s “More” will be available as an EP for digital download September 25, 2007 through all major DSP (iTunes, Emusic, Napster, Rahpsody).
Set for release through the Artwerk label, a joint venture of EA and Nettwerk Music Group, the “More” EP will feature the original song–an 80‘s-inspired saucy club track with newcomer Lauren Rocket on vocals–along with three different mixes: Junk O Rock remix, Junk O Punk remix and Junk O Flamenco remix. Also included is the b-side “Clash” which originally appeared on EA‘s monster FIFA 08 TM game. The EP serves as a lead-up to JUNKIE XL‘s new artist album, titled Booming Back At You, which will be released in February 2008.
JUNKIE XL is scheduled to shoot a video for “More” September 10 and 12 in Brooklyn, NY with Dutch directorial team Kaap & Van Bellen. Inspired by famed party website www.lastnightsparty.com and a short film Kaap produced in China five years ago, the treatment lands JUNKIE XL and Lauren Rocket on the cobblestone streets of D.U.M.B.O. flanked by various partygoers including photographer Bronques of Lastnightsparty.com and others for a visual raw mash-up of dirty music and the fascinating NYC club scene.
NATIONAL BATTLE ENSUES AMONG UP-AND-COMING HIP HOP PRODUCERS-Red Bull Big Tune Regional Qualifiers End and Top 12 producers Advance to Finals
in Seattle on November 1-
Brooklyn, NY - (September 14, 2007) - Brooklyn-based nightclub Southpaw is known for showcasing premier musical talent such as the outspoken KRS-One, Prefuse 73, and TV on the Radio but last night a crowd of 500 packed the club to see the Northeast‘s freshest up-and-coming Hip Hop producers engage in a heated battle known as Red Bull Big Tune.
“Big Tune was one of the dopest shows I’ve been a part of in a long time,” said DJ Maseo Plug 3 of De La Soul who performed a head-bobbing closing set at last night‘s event. The excitement and energy in the room was electric. It was a truly inspiring event.”
Also supporting the Brooklyn Red Bull Big Tune battle was featured producer Hi-Tek and special guest performer Sean Price.
WHERE‘S THE BEAT?
Started in Seattle in 2005 as a partnership between event producers Vitamin D and Jonathan Moore, Big Tune was created as a way to showcase the musical talents of emerging and established producers in a fresh and forward thinking way. The spirit of the Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall culture, where battles such as this occurred nightly and were commonly referred to as “clashes” is the inspiration behind Big Tune.
This year was the first time the battle went national with competitions hosted in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Seattle and New York. At each stop, hundred‘s of producers applied for 12 coveted battle spots. The head-to-head competition format is simple. Each producer is given one minute to throw down their illest beat. They go blow for blow for 2 rounds. What makes Red Bull Big Tune truly unique is the integral role the crowd plays in determining who advances and who goes home. Only the producers that elicit the largest response from the audience will make it to the next round. The last person standing will be the one with the big tune.
Last night was the final qualifying event to determine who would represent New York in the Red Bull Big Tune National Finals taking place on November 1 at Neumos in Seattle. The night began with twelve producers who brought heat with their beats, despite having various levels of experience. For some, this was their first battle. For others, it was a means to showcase years of grinding out raucous beats. After several rounds of contentious clashes, seasoned beat maker Marco Polo and up-and-coming producer Algorythm were the last producers standing. That was until Algorythm threw down a “boom bap” that reverberated through the crowd and got everybody shouting, throwing up fists and ultimately naming him the crowd favorite and champion of Red Bull Big Tune -New York. At this stage of the competition, there is room for two at the top. Both Algorythm and Marco Polo will advance to the National Finals to go up against the first and second place producers from the other 5 qualifying events.
ON AN AMERICAN TOUR WITH A BEAT IN MY HAND
Since April, 2006, Red Bull Big Tune has toured San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Seattle and New York in search of talented music producers and the next Big Tune. On November 1, Algorythm and Marco Polo will represent New York against Babu (World Famous Beat Junkies) and Swiff D from Los Angeles; Cambo and Beat Rock from San Francisco; The Are and Joe Traxx from Houston; Tall Black Guy and Rio from Chicago; and Sabzi and Brainstorm from Seattle.
To learn more about the battles and to listen to tracks from Red Bull Big Tune producers, visit http://www.redbullbigtune.com. For press inquiries, contact nyla.hassell@us.redbull.com or sarah.chambliss@us.redbull.com.
New website for sharing free samples, sound effects and music loops
Athens, Greece (October 11, 2007) - Soundsnap is a new online platform for finding and sharing free samples, sound effects and music loops. Designed as a resource and community for musicians, sound designers, producers, film makers and web/video game developers, Soundsnap provides user driven content for use in virtually any kind of media production. Users can freely download and upload content to be legally shared and used in any media project.
“We like to think of Soundsnap as ‘YouTube for sounds” where users not only download sounds for their own use, but submit their sounds and help the library grow organically,” said Tasos Frantzolas, creator of Soundsnap.com. “Free, on-demand, and publicly available audio clips and samples encourage experimentation and creation and makes for better audio within any kind of project.”
Soundsnap launched with over 30,000 available free sounds ranging ‘from high quality music loops and music samples, sound effects such as animals, industrial, nature, sports, and human, to sound design, sound art, comic, unreal, and science fiction. Visitors can search for sounds by keyword searching or browsing by category, user/creator, or tags, which are user generated keywords used to place sounds into categories.
Soundsnap allows only original samples and sounds that have been recorded or created by contributors that have accepted Soundsnap‘s license agreement. This ensures that previously copyrighted material is not downloaded, distributed, and used illegally. Contributors to Soundsnap retain all ownership rights to submissions while granting SoundSnap a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable sublicense.
In many ways, Soundsnap is part of the ‘web 2.0′ generation of websites, which is characterized by user submitted content, social networking and clean, user friendly interface. Its creators have been inspired by YouTube, Flickr and Wikipedia in order to create the same sharing environment and apply it to music creation and sound design.
Remove noise, hum, clipping, clicks, and restore audio in critical applications
AES - NYC (October 11, 2007) - iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in audio signal processing technology, announces iZotope RX™ audio restoration software, a new standalone application featuring the essential tools for cleaning and restoring audio.
Using powerful, newly developed technology created by iZotope‘s research team, RX removes hiss and buzz, eliminates clicks and crackles, and repairs overload distortion in audio. New intelligent spectral repair algorithms can even analyze and fill gaps in audio files to restore previously unusable recordings.
Ideal for any application that demands spotless audio, RX features a unique interface designed specifically for audio restoration work. Preset modules attain great results quickly for time sensitive applications like broadcasting and podcasting, video production, and studio recording. Advanced features allow a level of control needed in critical applications such as forensics, audio remastering and archiving.
“There are more sources of recorded audio today than ever before - cell phones, video cameras, computers, old vinyl records, tape - the list goes on,” says Jeremy Todd, CTO of iZotope, Inc. “With RX, we‘ve made our next-generation restoration technology accessible to anyone needing clean and clear audio.”
RX includes groundbreaking features designed to simplify the process of cleaning and repairing recordings. State of the art analysis tools such as an advanced spectrogram with the greatest time and frequency resolution available allow a finer degree of detail work. Isolate and fix damaged audio with selective processing and Spectral Repair. The Compare Settings feature auditions parameters quickly, and a non-destructive undo history makes reverting to previous states simple and flexible. Batch processing makes applying multiple processes to large files much less time consuming.
Key Features
• Denoiser - suppresses broadband and tonal noise independently without harsh artifacts
• Spectral Repair - removes intermittent noises and even fixes gaps and corrupted audio using advanced re-synthesis techniques
• Declipper - saves previously unusable recordings by removing both analog and digital clipping
• Hum Removal - cleans up hum caused by poor wiring and other electrical problems
• Declicker - brings ancient records and master tapes back to life by removing analog and digital impulse noises
• Spectrogram - the most advanced spectrogram display available lets you see what other programs miss
• Selective Processing - select by time and frequency to isolate and repair noise
• Compare Settings window - send multiple settings of a module to the queue, then audition them side by side
• Batch Processing - send audio through multiple processes in one simple step
• Undo History - keep track of the changes you‘ve made, and revert to earlier states
RX Advanced
In addition to the base version of RX, an extended application, iZotope RX Advanced, allows even more precise control over RX algorithms and includes iZotope‘s critically acclaimed 64-bit SRC™ sample rate conversion and MBIT+™ dither for professionals who want finer control over processing and delivery.
Plug-in Versions Announced
While RX is initially available as a standalone application, its real-time processing modules will also be released as plug-ins, scheduled for early 2008. Customers purchasing RX or RX Advanced will receive these plug-ins free of charge when they are released.
Compatibility
Standalone application
Windows Vista, XP
Apple OS X (Universal Binary)
Pricing and Availability
iZotope RX is now available for $349 MSRP.
iZotope RX Advanced is now available for $1199 MSRP.
Download a 15 day fully functional trial today from www.izotope.com/rx.
