‘X-orcism’ the Free VST/AU Format Plug-in is Available for Download Now
OXFORD, UK – In response to ghost stories of economic doom and gloom, Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, invites you to celebrate the festival of witches and ghouls with a bit of fun. SSL is proud to offer you ‘X-orcism,’ our free Halloween VST/AU format plug-in. Feed in your voice and you will be transformed into the voice of Halloween itself… be afraid, be very afraid. more
Special Tom Anderson/Elixir™ Cables Promotion Underway
Elkton, MD, October 28, 2008— For a limited time, musicians purchasing any Tom Anderson Guitarworks model will receive one complimentary 10 ft. cable provided by Elixir™ Cables, the first non-string product line introduced this year by pioneer of long-life strings, Elixir® Strings. more
HENDERSON, NV—Odds On Recording Studios, a recording facility serving the Las Vegas market for the past four years with clients like Rap artist T.I., Alicia Keys and Huey Lewis, has embarked on a major studio expansion to meet client demand. The centerpiece of the expansion is a 96-channel Solid State Logic Duality console, the largest Duality in North America, for the main tracking and mix room and an SSL Matrix console with XLogic modules for the writer/voice-over room. The new studios will round out the services offered by the facility, while addressing the needs of interfacing with Pro Tools™ and other DAW systems. more
~ On- and Off-Site Options Provide Unique Service ~
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Blue prints and photos can give an acoustician the information needed to create acoustical models of a given room, but there is no better way to gauge the acoustical problems a room faces than by obtaining acoustical measurements. As the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, Auralex Acoustics can now lend its acoustical expertise to any project through its first-to-market, new Room Analysis Plus and Room Analysis Pro programs. more
Students Get Real-World Results and a Mobile Studio At
Half The Cost Of Comparable Programs
Most students attending audio production and recording schools spend several years entrenched in audio classes learning on outdated equipment, paying a fortune in tuition fees, and at the end of it all, still have to assemble the gear so they can actually work. ProMedia Training’s new Audio Career Program is changing every aspect of this picture—and revolutionizing the educational prototype in the process—by offering modern gear and technology, a faculty comprised of top audio professionals, a concise, streamlined 3-month curriculum, and a complete state-of-the-art mobile Pro Tools studio rig as part of the tuition package. Get real-world results at half the cost of comparable programs!
In merely three months, students will learn the fundamentals of audio, master some of the most important professional tools (most notably Digidesign Pro Tools), work on a wide variety of studio projects in music, TV, film and gaming, and learn the ins-and-outs of the audio industry. As a bonus, the program tuition includes a complete, modern Pro Tools-based studio rig and official certifications in Pro Tools and Waves software—all the tools necessary (talent notwithstanding) to start their new careers.
At the core of the program are classes in applied engineering, illustrating the basics of sound, as well as an overview of music theory, since audio engineers often act as creative partners for the artists. Students will also begin using Pro Tools, exploring software instruments, looping, sampling, and MIDI—crucial tools for producing modern music and sound design. Working in a professional environment, you’ll learn the art and science of tracking, editing, mixing, and mastering with guidance from multiplatinum, Grammy Award-winning engineers such as Roger Nichols, Ed Seay, Craig Anderton, Charles Dye and Phil Tan.
In the competitive world of music production, modern professional audio engineers should have a broad base of experience and the Audio Career Program ensures this by covering music applications in the areas of sound for film, video, television, video games, and the Web.
The final section of the program teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurial business: how to find and obtain work, write a résumé, and assemble a professional portfolio.
In addition, as part of the tuition package, students receive a mobile Pro Tools Studio worth $6500 that includes an Apple MacBook loaded with Digidesign’s Pro Tools LE and Music Production Toolkit, Propellerhead Reason 4.0, and a wide assortment of additional software from such respected manufacturers as Waves, Antares, and Apple. Plus, you’ll receive a pair of M-Audio studio monitors, professional headphones, a condenser mic, MIDI keyboard, and an external FireWire drive to back up all your work.
Upon successful completion of ProMedia Training’s Audio Career Program, students receive a ProMedia Certificate of Completion, a Digidesign Operator Certification in Music and Post-Production, and Waves Certification, in addition to having a comprehensive audio portfolio.
Upcoming Audio Career Programs:
Nashville, TN February 6, 2009
Dallas, TX February 6, 2009
Photo Caption: PMT’s Mobile Pro Tools Studio
About ProMedia Training
Located in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Nashville, San Diego, and New York, ProMedia Training is the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training. In addition to individual instruction at professional facilities, the company provides on-site training for corporations, allowing industry professionals to upgrade their skills in their own working environment—some of which include MTV, HBO, and Turner Broadcasting; Dolby Labs, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Loyola University. The faculty includes Grammy and Emmy Award winners that have worked on hundreds of gold and platinum albums with such artists as U2, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin, Steely Dan, Ozzy Osbourne, Outkast, and Dixie Chicks. ProMedia Training partners with manufacturers such as Digidesign, Apple, Propellerhead, and Waves. ProMedia Training is the leading authorized Digidesign Pro School, having certified more students than any other organization. For more information visit
Elkton, MD, October 21, 2008 — Elixir® Strings is getting into the holiday spirit with the launch of its special holiday promotion. Starting now, while supplies last, musicians can get a free Elixir® Strings microfiber polishing cloth with the purchase of two sets of specially packaged acoustic Elixir® Strings. more
Offers $20 rebate when purchased with a qualifying Yamaha keyboard, guitar or bass
Yamaha Corporation of America is now shipping their new AUDIOGRAM 6 and AUDIOGRAM 3 Computer Recording Systems. Recently named Best in Show at the annual NAMM music trade show, these powerful yet affordable audio interfaces are designed to turn a computer into an intuitive tool for recording from virtually any microphone, instrument or audio device. In addition, the company is offering a $20 rebate on the AUDIOGRAM when purchased with a qualifying Yamaha keyboard, guitar, or bass.
Packaged as complete computer music solutions, the AUDIOGRAM Series bundle together a hardware interface with software for recording and producing music. Recording music from instruments, microphones, CD players or MP3 players is as easy as installing the included 48 track Audio/MID music-production application, CUBASE AI, on your computer and connecting the audio interface using the USB cable provided.
The AUDIOGRAM 6 features 2 XLR combo inputs with preamps, two stereo inputs, one-knob compression for dialing in the desired sound from microphones and instruments, and a USB jack for connecting to a computer. The compact AUDIOGRAM 3 features one phantom powered combo input switchable for microphones or instrument recording, a stereo input, a stereo and headphone output and a USB jack.
Purchasing an Audiogram 3 or 6 also qualifies you to register at www.MPSN.com to receive the X Factor DVD with over 4 GB of VST instruments from Sonic Reality, IK Multimedia, FXpansion and Arturia.
The AUDIOGRAM Series are now available for $149.99 retail (AUDIOGRAM 3) and $199.99 retail (AUDIOGRAM 6). Complete rebate terms and redemption form available at www.yamaha.com/rebates.
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Neutrik’s IP65 rated opticalCON® has taken to the road with LiveWire Remote Recorders. Neutrik’s opticalCON is being used in LiveWire’s mobile broadcast truck, to record live concerts in cities throughout the U.S. opticalCON, a ruggedized and dirt protected fiber optic connector system that offers water jet and dust protection features needed for mobile and outdoor connections, was the perfect choice for LiveWire for the company’s mobile connectivity needs. more
~ Photos and Logos Can Be Printed on Custom Acoustic Treatments ~
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, is allowing its dealers and customers to get personal with its SonicPrint ProPanels. Users can now download digital personal photography and/or corporate logos to the company’s website to be printed directly onto Auralex’s exclusive, first-to-market custom-printed, artistic ProPanels.
Auralex Acoustics’ new dedicated micro-site, www.auralex.com/sonicprint, is an online portal and direct way for dealers to place orders for the company’s SonicPrint custom ProPanels. Users can upload their own personal photography, corporate logos or other custom images to be printed on the SonicPrint acoustical panels. The site offers Auralex’s entire library of images and design options available for SonicPrint. The gallery is divided into several categories for easy browsing and convenient ordering. Categories include artistic/textures, aquatic/animals, children, cultural, flowers/nature, food/beverage, historic/vintage, humor, independent artists, performing arts, motivational, movies, music, scenic and sports. As an added value, the site features Auralex’s noted Free Room Analysis Form, an installation guide and design and application ideas.
“With the introduction of SonicPrint we realized an immediate need to improve our web presence,” says Tim Martin, director of sales and marketing for Auralex Acoustics. “This new micro-site is designed with the customer in mind; providing easy, user-friendly access to our extensive image gallery as well as a convenient place to upload digital images of any kind. In addition to our image gallery, customers will find a wealth of information on the science of acoustics, installation tips and much more. SonicPrint is a revolutionary new product that opens the door to truly custom treatment solutions for any critical listening environment.”
SonicPrint custom-printed, artistic ProPanels are fabric-covered acoustic absorptive panels designed as artwork. For the home theater and recording enthusiast, this exclusive offering opens the door to numerous décor options, as the acoustical panels are camouflaged under the design of the customer’s choice. Users are no longer limited to single color fabric choices, and can now outfit any space with paintings, drawings and photography of any kind. Auralex is currently negotiating several licensed properties to provide additional graphic options.
Auralex ELiTE ProPanels are designed to reduce unwanted room reflections, slap and flutter echoes and provide a more pleasing and accurate listening environment. ELiTE ProPanels have a fiberglass core with chemically-hardened edges. From stock 2′x2′x1″ and 2′x4′x1″ panels perfect for small room environments, to custom 4′x8′x2″ panels enabling full-frequency control of large spaces, ELiTE ProPanels provide professional, aesthetically-pleasing acoustic treatment in any facility. All ProPanels meet the Class A fire rating per ASTM E84, use in areas with strict fire codes. Standard wall-mounting hardware is included with all orders for easy installation.
Custom ProPanels allow virtually unlimited options regarding acoustic panel design. Custom ProPanels are available in any size up to 5′x10′ with a thickness of either 3/4″, 1″, 2″ or 4″. Beyond standard rectangular panels, custom shapes, corners or edging can be created for a truly unique and stunning product.
About Auralex Acoustics, Inc.
Located in Indianapolis, Auralex Acoustics was founded in 1977 with a mission to provide top-performing acoustical treatment products at the best value. Since then, thousands of satisfied Auralex customers have experienced improved acoustics, expert advice and exceptional customer service. Auralex products enjoy widespread use among prominent artists, producers, engineers, corporations, celebrities and government agencies.
Auralex Acoustics has become the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions and continues to enjoy rapid growth through an international network of authorized dealers. Visit the Auralex web page at www.auralex.com. Auralex can be reached via email at auralexinfo@auralex.com or by calling 1.800.959.3343.
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Neutrik USA is helping keep the dust out of unused chassis connector inputs through its newest product accessory, dummyPLUG (NDL). Since dust can build up, especially with larger audio consoles with several inputs that are not all necessarily being used at the same time, the dummyPLUGs are designed to protect unmated Neutrik 2 and 4 pole speakON chassis and powerCON chassis connectors. more
