Archive for November 7th, 2007

New Interactive Video Course features 80 video lessons featuring Larry Carlton‘s signature

insights for blues guitar improvisation, technique and tone

St Petersburg, FL (November 7, 2007) - TrueFire, the leading interactive video software publisher of educational content

for musicians, announces 335 BLUES, a Master Class with legendary guitarist Larry Carlton.

With over 3,000 sessions, 200 hit records and 100 gold albums to his credit, sixteen-time Grammy nominee and three-time

Grammy winner Larry Carlton is perhaps the most versatile and accomplished guitarist walking the planet today. TrueFire founder,

Brad Wendkos says, “Larry possesses an extraordinary ability to brilliantly communicate both the art and science of blues guitar.”

335 BLUES, Larry‘s first course in twenty years, imparts Carlton‘s philosophical, technical and musical approach in a genre rich

with expression and improvisation - the blues. Larry presents 335 BLUES in three main sections. First up is a series of blues

grooves in a variety of feels, keys and tempos. For each groove, Carlton demonstrates three choruses worth of comping and three

choruses of improvisational soloing followed by an explanation of what he played and why he played it. Viewers then use the video,

charts, tab, notation and practice rhythm tracks to make the material their own.

Carlton then drills down on essential techniques and improvisational approaches in the next section. Bending and vibrato are

demonstrated and broken down in unprecedented detail. Use of motifs, space and phrasing are likewise presented in an amazing,

ear-opening fashion. Other gems of insight in this section include use of the melodic minor in blues, “knuckle voicings” and

recommendations for how to approach both practice and playing.

The third section covers a wide variety of topics ranging from the technical to the philosophical. Tone and how to go about

tweaking equipment to achieve it, is presented comprehensively. Insight on recording, jamming and performing with other

musicians is likewise addressed. A few anecdotes and even a little show and tell on the Steely Dan studio rig make this section

likely to be watched over and over again.

“If you love electric blues guitar, then 335 BLUES may be a dream come true for you,” says Jude Gold, Educational Editor of

Guitar Player Magazine.

Larry Carlton’s 335 BLUES is optimized for solid intermediate to advanced players and is presented across 4 interactive video CD-

ROMs (Windows and Mac compatible), features 80 full-length video lessons, text overviews, practice rhythm tracks, standard

notation and interactive Power Tab so you can “see” and “hear” the tab and notation played out at any tempo. TrueFire’s video

lesson player features zoom, frame advance, looping and other handy controls.

Sample 335 BLUES at http://truefire.com/335blues/335blues.html.

For ordering information, visit www.truefire.com or call 1-800-222-3366.

Type A, Type B and Capsule combinations offer extended savings

Westlake Village, CA (November 1, 2007) - Red Microphones has announced a new promotion featuring their Type A and Type B interchangeable capsule microphone systems. It‘s Red‘s ABC sale offering two great combinations to expand a microphone locker and save money doing it.

Customers who purchase a Red Type A mic and one Capsule (R0- R7) between November 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007 will receive a Type B microphone plus an R8 Capsule at no charge. This represents a savings of $700 off the combination purchased separately.

Customers who purchase a Red Type B mic and one capsule (R0 - R7) will receive an R8 Capsule at no charge - a $250 value.

“We think it‘s the best deal to be found anywhere,” says Ari Soudak, President of Red Microphones. “Either way you do it, it‘s an amazing opportunity to build up a versatile mic locker. But hurry, because this offer only lasts ‘till the end of the year, and if you miss out, well, just mark yourself down with a D or an F!”

The Type A is Red‘s transformerless Class A tube microphone, while the Type B is Red‘s Class A discrete solid state mic. Both mics employ a system of nine interchangeable capsules, The Redheads, that capture tonal characteristic from airy highs to larger-than-life lows. Both mics are great choices on a variety of sources, from vocals, guitars and drums to wind instruments and horns. Red Mics capture recordings with a level of detail and clarity found in some of the most expensive and rare vintage classics.

Red‘s ABC Sales requires no sending receipts or filling out forms. Simply purchase your Red Type A or B mic and capsules from a participating Red dealer between November 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007 and they will supply the Type B/R8 or R8 capsule free of charge.

For purchase information and complete promotion details, visit: http://www.redmic.com/?p=abc.

Cubase LE or AI customers save up to 50% on Cubase 4

Buena Park, CA (November 6, 2007) –Steinberg Media Technologies announce a crossgrade special for customers

who have purchased hardware products that include Steinberg‘s Cubase LE or select Yamaha hardware products

that include Cubase AI4. For a limited time, these customers can purchase a fully-functioning crossgrade version

of Cubase 4 or Cubase Studio 4 and save up to 50% off.

Cubase LE, a perfect introduction to the world of computer music production, is currently bundled with several high-

quality hardware products from manufacturers such as Alesis, ART, Creative Labs, ESI, E-MU, Hercules, Lexicon,

Focusrite, Phonic, Presonus, Pioneer, Mindprint, Tascam, Terratec, TC Electronic, Yamaha, and ZOOM.

Cubase AI4 is a special version of Cubase software developed by Steinberg and is bundled with Yamaha Music Production

products such as the Motif XS Synthesizers, n-Series Firewire Mixers, and MW series USB Mixers; the PSRS700,

PSRS900, PSROR700 and Tyros2 Portable Keyboards; CP300 and CP33 Digital Pianos; and the DTXP4U Electronic Drum

Kit. What does AI mean? Cubase AI4 (and all commercial versions of Cubase 4) supports the DAW extensions for

Steinberg software and provides Advanced Integration between Yamaha hardware and Steinberg software, offering endless

creative possibilities.

Owners of Cubase LE and Cubase AI4 can move up to the enhanced production capabilities found in Cubase Studio 4 or

Cubase 4 for up to half the price. New and upgraded features include MediaBay for managing all your sounds, loops and

presets, an unlimited number of audio and MIDI tracks, VST instruments, 16 VST MIDI effect plug-ins, VST audio

effects, instrument sounds, professional music notation and score printing, a pristine 32-bit floating point audio engine, the

newest VST3 Technology, seamless integration of external audio and MIDI hardware, and a redesigned user interface.

To take advantage of this special discounted crossgrade offer, customers simply provide proof of purchase of the

hardware that contains Cubase LE or Cubase AI4. Or, customers can visit www.steinberg.net to register their copy of

Cubase LE, print out the page displaying their name and registration, and bring it to an authorized Steinberg retailer. The

crossgrade is a fully functional retail version of Cubase 4 or Cubase Studio 4 with an independent license.

This special discounted crossgrade is valid from July 1, 2007 thru December 31, 2007 and applies to qualified

hardware products that include Cubase LE and Cubase AI4. Please contact your Steinberg dealer for more details.

ARMIN VAN BUUREN

Voted World‘s Number 1 DJ by DJ Mag

‘

Universal Religion 2008

‘ Album & Fall 2007 US Tour Dates

(Ultra Records, December 4th)

Dutch DJ/Producer ARMIN VAN BUUREN received the yearly award for the #1 most popular global DJ in 2007 from the well known British magazine DJ MAG. In the influential yearly top 100, a record-breaking 345,000 votes were cast by dance music fans from more than 220 countries.

Armin has been listed in the DJ Mag Top 100 since 2001. In 2002 he entered the top at the 5th position, after which he climbed even further to the 3rd place. After holding this position for 3 years in a row he climbed up to the 2nd place last year. This year he was able to takeover the No.1 DJ crown from Paul van Dyk and past three year consecutive winner Tìësto.

Now Armin is in the midst of a major US tour for his upcoming mix compilation <

em>Universal Religion 2008: Live from Armada at Ibiza releasing on Ultra Records December 4th. The album was recorded live on August 21 in summer 2007, during the Armada night at legendary Amnesia nightclub. On the live element Armin says, “It adds to the feeling, the experience, so you can feel like you‘re there, having a great time with your friends.” The unplanned set list became the perfect CD release: a spontaneous selection of records that embodies the timeless Balearic sound of Ibiza against the buzz of a crowd enjoying a world-renowned club and their favorite DJ. “I had the first two tracks lined up, and the rest I just chose as I played, gauged on the reaction from the dancefloor,” says Armin. “Tracks like Big Sky, Sunlounger and Daydream are pure Balearic gems. It‘s scary to record something live but once the music starts flowing you lose yourself to it”.



On top of his already vigorous schedule with another Ultra release,


A State of Trance 2007



, earlier this year, Armin continues to host his hugely popular international radio show “A State of Trance” which is broadcast across 40 FM stations in 20 countries and heard by 2.5 million people every week. . For the third time, the show received an award for Best Global Dance Radio Show during Winter Music Conference in Miami.




Armin has been working in the studio for his upcoming artist album which is scheduled for release in early 2008. To support this new album, Armin will tour the globe with a new show around the “Armin Only” concept, in which he plays long sets, supported by several live acts and performances. The success of the two previous editions in the Netherlands, laid the foundation for a worldwide tour in 2008. The kick-off is planned on the April 19th, 2008 in De Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, the Netherlands, which marks the start of the global tour.




Universal Religion 2008 compilation mixed by Armin van Buuren is out on Ultra Records - December 4th, 2007.






ARMIN VAN BUUREN FALL 2007 TOUR DATES



Oct 26 Chicago, IL @ Vision Nightclub

Oct 27 LA, CA @ Monster Massive

Oct 28 San Francisco @ Ruby Skye

Oct 30 Houston, TX @ Bar Rio

Oct 31 Dallas, TX @ Cirque

Nov 2 Scottsdale, AZ @ Myst

Nov 3 Austin, TX @ Sky

Nov 4 Columbus, OH @ Sugar

Nov 6 Atlanta, GA @ Opera www.Liquified.com

Nov 7 Minneapolis, MN @ Spin Nightclub www.spinmn.com

Nov 8 Detroit, IL @ Blue Room www.bleudetroit.com

Nov 9 New York, NY @ Pacha NYC www.made-event.com

Nov 10 Washington DC @ Ibiza Nightclub




www.arminvanbuuren.com

www.armadamusic.com

www.ultrarecords.com




Armin van Buuren is available for interviews and promos available upon request.




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