Archive for October 17th, 2007

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.

Showcase Music Corporation

(408) 377-5864

3090 S Bascom Ave San Jose CA

www.Guitarshowcase.com

ASK Video Ships Cubase 4 Level 1 Training DVD

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.