Propellerhead Software puts the soulful sound of the 60’s and 70’s into the Reason rack
Propellerhead Software today announced the immediate availability of Reason Soul School ReFill for Reason, Propellerhead’s award-winning music production system. The Reason Soul School ReFill explores the classic sounds coming out of three of soul’s biggest capitals: Detroit, Memphis and Cincinnati.
The Soul School ReFill sample library features twelve unique soul and funk instrumentals with all their musical elements – bass, drums, guitars and horns – in Propellerhead’s tempo-independent REX format, as well as a collection of the 60’s and 70’s-sounding instruments multisampled for use with Reason’s NN-XT sampler and powerful Combinator device. Reason users will find the library organic sounding and extremely flexible; they can use the ReFill as a starting point for song creation, play their own tracks from the instruments or add “classic more
Featuring Sessions By Joe Solo, Gerry Bassermann, James Bernard, Matt Piper & Peff
Propellerhead Software, makers of the highly acclaimed stand-alone music production system Reason and the new Record recording software, announce the continuation of its Producer Conference series in Los Angeles at King King [6555 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028], Saturday November 14, 2009, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Doors open at 12:30 PM. Tickets are $30.00. more
Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, announced today software updates to their award-winning SCS.1 and SCS.3 product lines. The SC System is Stanton’s innovative line of digital controllers for the professional DJ, and is currently comprised of the SCS.1d deck controller, SCS.1m mix controller, the SCS.3d touch sensitive deck controller, and the SCS.3m touch sensitive mix controller. The free software updates enhance the System’s features and compatibility with leading industry applications.
The updates consist of a new version of DaRouter, Stanton’s innovative MIDI and system control software that allows the SC System controllers the ability to send and receive information from host applications. For the SCS.1 products, the new version has automatic firmware checking and updates, improvements for better performance of scratch detection and encoders, and a more responsive motorized slider. New DaRouter more
New compact MIDI controller and software bundle advances SC System 3 to a total control solution
Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacturer of professional audio products for DJs, announced today that they are now shipping the SCS.3m, the next installment in their award-winning, SC System 3 series controllers. The SCS.3m is a portable new MIDI controller with a unique control surface that emulates the layout of a traditional two channel mixer, but is completely touch-sensitive and features the acclaimed StanTouch® technology introduced in its deck controller counterpart, the Stanton SCS.3d. Each SCS.3m will ship with a new version of Native Instruments’ Traktor LE that is based on the latest TRAKTOR PRO software platform, allowing the SC System 3 products to be used together to create a full DJ system with intuitive control over the robust software features introduced with Traktor LE. Using only the SCS.3m, SCS.3d, and Traktor LE, a complete DJ rig with performance control features that surpass the capabilities of traditional mixer/deck equipment can be setup anywhere in the world within minutes.
The SCS.3m incorporates all of the functions of a two channel DJ mixer, plus a host of new performance features made possible by Stanton’s unique touch sensitive control surface. The touch sensitive sliders can be used to tweak EQs, allowing DJs to bring in different elements of a song during a mix, or instantly switch the sliders to control FX parameters within Traktor LE. The wide, touch-sensitive crossfader allows for seamless slow blends between decks, but is also able to detect multiple finger presses, allowing for quick transform effects all in one control surface. The multicolor buttons can easily perform transport controls for starting and stopping playback, setting loops, doing EQ kills, or engaging effects without requiring a separate trigger controller. All of the visual indicators stay 100% in sync with applications supporting MIDI feedback, allowing for clear indication of the software settings and positions in low light situations. Additionally, the unique surface provides a new level of durability, since there are no moving parts to wear or break.
“The SCS.3m is the next step in creating a modular, flexible and scalable control system. It’s always been our vision to make the 3 series a powerful, adaptable, and expandable line of products and the 3m takes the next logical step in providing the mixer analogy to stand next to the 3d”, said Jim Mazur, Stanton’s Director of Product Development.
Every SCS.3m comes with the ability to unlock Native Instrument’s award winning Traktor Pro software. One of the first controllers integrating with the new Traktor LE, the SCS.3m is designed to interface seamlessly with Traktor’s internal mixer, and incorporate full application feedback from Traktor, ensuring complete parity between hardware and software. iTunes® integration, album art support, and broad file compatibility allow for unparalleled music collection browsing and management, so finding and organizing tracks is quick and simple. An advanced tempo detection / synchronization engine enables the DJ to sync the decks for an automatic beat match once music has been loaded into the virtual deck eliminating the traditional challenges of lining up two songs for a mix. For the more accomplished DJ, Traktor LE also opens the door to advanced performance techniques such as dropping FX and looping for live remixing.
The SCS.3m can be used as a standalone controller for basic software mixing, but when paired with the SCS.3d deck controllers, provide a completely mobile MIDI control rig that allows DJs to plug and play anywhere in the world without the traditional hassles. With a built-in powered USB hub, the SCS.3m can also be connected to one or more SCS.3d controllers, offering up a high tech version of a full traditional DJ setup, without weight, size and connectivity issues. Additionally, special custom presets for other popular DJ applications are available for free download on the Stanton website.
For more information on the SCS.3m, other products in the SC System family, or Stanton’s full line of traditional DJ equipment, please visit www.stantondj.com and www.enterthesystem.com.
About Stanton Magnetics
Founded in 1946, Stanton Magnetics is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, Live Sound Reinforcement and install applications. A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Stanton DJ products include turntables, high-performance cartridges, CD players, DJ mixers, accessories, and digital controllers. With over 50 years of innovation, Stanton is the name DJs trust. For additional information, visit the company online at www.stantondj.com.
New Cerwin Vega! Passive Series (CVP Series) debuts at Formula One British Grand Prix
The recently launched Cerwin Vega! CVP passive series of speakers made its UK debut at the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
The CVP series was selected by Rory Chaplin of RJCC Events for the star-studded three day event which saw numerous bands and DJ’s perform alongside guest appearances from renowned F1 commentator Murray Walker, Fifth Gear’s Vicki Butler-Henderson and comedian Bobby Davro.
“We considered several different systems from a number of manufacturers but following extensive listening tests with the organizers and working with Cerwin Vega! on system design it was clear that the new CVP system stood out as the right choice for this event. If you have ever heard the noise created by Formula One cars you would know that the PA had to work hard under demanding conditions and be seriously loud! The new boxes provided high SPL and truly amazing deep bass, flawlessly for three days solid”, said Rory Chaplin, RJCC’s Owner. “As a growing company it was also important for us to look ahead and from a hire perspective it’s an extremely flexible and easy setup with huge power and clarity”.
The system used comprised of six CVP-2153 dual 15-inch full range tops and eight JE-36c subwoofers all powered by EV amplifiers for the 2500 capacity venue. The amplification and system setup was handled by Andy Collins from Eclipse Sound & Light in Ipswich and Chris Penney, Cerwin Vega!’s European product specialist. As soon as Andy heard the system he was so impressed that he arranged to take a similar setup for Eclipse’s busy summer festival season.
“During setup I was amazed at how little EQ the system required. We managed to get great coverage from a small number of boxes and despite being played loud the system had a real hi-fi quality”, said Andy from Eclipse Sound & Light.
Jamie Ward, Cerwin Vega!’s UK Sales Director, comments: “We are really excited by the response to our new flagship range of loudspeakers. They are getting noticed by some major players in the pro audio business and it’s great that the first outing in the UK was at such a prestigious event as Formula One”.
About Cerwin Vega!
A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home, mobile, and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all Cerwin-Vega products, please visit us online at www.cerwin-vega.com .
New Monitor’s look and performance based on industry-standard Rokit monitors
KRK Systems, the world’s leading manufacturer of powered recording monitors are pleased to announce they are now shipping the R6 passive studio monitor. The R6 incorporates design cues from KRK’s best selling Rokit line, including radically radiused edges along the front of the cabinet.
Since 2004 Rokit monitors have provided thousands of musicians, songwriters, producers and remixers with a value-priced monitor that delivered meaningful mixes that translate to all listening environments. The R6, like its Rokit brethren, remains true to this legacy, providing a sleeker, more modern look that is as functional as it is beautiful. A key component to the new look is the molded front baffle. This design feature virtually eliminates diffraction distortion caused by standard flat baffles.
The R6 leverages KRK’s research and development into baffle design and fabrication. The curved front baffle was engineered to minimize diffraction of high-frequencies, resulting in a sweet spot that is significantly larger than products with square or lightly rounded baffles. The baffle also houses a molded front-facing bass port that minimizes low-frequency phase distortion and unwanted frequency emphasis typical of rear-facing bass ports. The end result is a harmonious yet accurate blend of low and high-frequency components that result in a more accurate speaker. The R6 voicing is designed to mimic the voicing of KRK’s Rokit 6 monitor, which is renowned for its accuracy and mid-range clarity. The R6 features 5-way speaker binding posts, a precision crossover and is capable of handling 100 watts (RMS) of power.
“While powered monitors make up the majority of the studio monitor business, there is still demand for passive monitors. The R6 addresses the needs of broadcasters, project studios and home enthusiasts by providing legendary KRK precision and accuracy in a passive speaker,” said Tony Rodrigues, Vice-President of Marketing for KRK Systems.
The new R6 is available now at leading music retailers around the world.
About KRK Systems:
A member of the Stanton Group of companies, KRK Systems is a leader in studio monitors and control room solutions for the professional audio market. KRK products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all KRK Systems products, please visit us online at www.krksys.com.
Propellerhead Software, makers of the highly acclaimed stand-alone music production system Reason, announces two new United States based Producers Conference’s to be held on Saturday, May 9th in New York City and Los Angeles to coincide with others in Berlin, London and Stockholm on that date. Presented in conjunction with Line 6, both conferences offer attendees a direct connection to Propellerhead product specialists, artists, producers and mastering pros.
The New York conference will be held at Clinton Recording Studios www.clintonrecording.com from 1:00 – 6:00 pm EDT (doors open at 12:30). Tickets are $30.00 each. Headlining the New York conference is Aaron Albano www.hoodfamousmusic.com and Ben Weinman from The Dillinger Escape Plan www.myspace/dillingerescapeplan along with Propellerhead’s specialist Chris Petti and Propellerhead CEO Ernst Nathorst-Böös.
The Los Angeles conference will be held at the Musician’s Institute www.mi.edu from 1:00 – 6:00 pm PDT (doors open at 12:30 and tickets are $30.00 each (MI students attend for free). The LA conference will be led by Propellerhead’s Gerry Bassermann along with Peff aka Kurt Kawasaki, renowned Reason author and Propellerhead sound designer. Producer Bon Harris (Nitzer ebb, Depeche Mode, Smashing Pumpkins, Evanescence, Billy Corgan) www.myspace/bonharris and composer/sound designer Kevin Teasley (Distortion) www.myspace/kevinteasley will offer up real world mastering, production and Reason
Tickets must be bought in advance and are not available at the door. More information and ticket purchases can be made here: www.theproducersconference.com
About Propellerhead Software
Propellerhead Software is a privately owned company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Formed in 1994, Propellerhead has created some of the most innovative new music software (ReBirth, ReCycle and Reason) and technology standards, including ReWire and the REX file format, which are used extensively in all kinds of music production. Propellerhead ReBirth program was the first virtual emulation of vintage analog gear—a trend that now dominates music software. www.propellerheads.se
APRIL 28, 2009 AT THE PROMEDIA TRAINING CENTER IN FRANKLIN, TN
ProMedia Training and IK Multimedia have teamed up to offer a free clinic on learning to mix in Pro Tools with IK Multimedia’s T-Racks 3. Get an inside look at T-Racks 3. Learn how to mix and master your tracks with IK product specialist and ProMedia Training teacher, Mark Hornsby. Mark has developed sound libraries and aided in plug-in development for a variety of high-profile audio technology companies including IK Multimedia and Sonic Reality. As an engineer, he won two awards for engineering in the a cappella field, and he has worked with a number of highly successful artists including Jerry Marotta, Jon Anderson, Danny Gottlieb, and John Blackwell.
Aimed at both the curious and owners alike, this special free clinic will go from introduction, to advanced TIPS AND TRICKS on how to mix inside Pro Tools.
This clinic is FREE of charge. All you have to do is register by sending an email to: clinictn@protoolstraining.com
April 28th 2009, 7 - 8:30 pm
ProMedia Training
326 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 606
Franklin, TN 37067
888-277-0457
clinictn@protoolstraining.com
For more information go to: www.promediatraining.com
About ProMedia Training
With locations 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: www.promediatraining.com
ProMedia Training, the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training will be exhibiting this year at the 32nd annual Dallas International Guitar Festival. The Dallas International Guitar Festival is the world’s largest and oldest guitar show, blending musicians, fans, collectors and celebrities together into one musical extravaganza. Visitors can buy, sell, trade, or just browse among the thousands of new and vintage guitars, basses, amps, banjos, mandolins, straps and strings, effects pedals, keyboards, music memorabilia and more. Rub elbows with guitar legends and up-and-coming artists.
The best local and regional bands will be performing at the festival’s four indoor and outdoor stages. Guitar great Eric Johnson headlines the Friday night concert. Also performing at the festival will be Rick Derringer, Andy Timmons, Johnny A, Johnny Hiland, Bugs Henderson, Lee Brothers, and many more.
More than 20,000 people attended last year’s event at Dallas Market Hall, with over $3 million of instruments and memorabilia trading hands. The festival features 800 booths, exhibits and clinics and guitar legends share their tips and techniques at the show’s Clinician’s Stage.
ProMedia Training will be at the Dallas Market Hall in booth # 654 presenting in-depth information on their two all-new intensive Pro Tools 8 Career Programs starting this summer in Dallas and Nashville. Dallas starts on June 15 and runs through August 21st and in Nashville from June 22 through August 14th. All classes are held at their state-of-the-art training centers.
For more information go to: www.promediatraining.com
About ProMedia Training
With locations 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: www.promediatraining.com
ProMedia Training, the leader in modern accelerated audio and multimedia training, is pleased to present two all-new intensive Pro Tools 8 Career Programs in Dallas and Nashville. Starting in Dallas on June 15 and running through August 21st and in Nashville from June 22 to August 14th all classes are held at their state-of-the-art training centers.
In three months, ProMedia’s Audio Career Program provides aspiring engineering professionals with a proprietary Pro Tools centric education and the credibility they need to start a career in the music and audio post-production industry. Plus, they’ll receive a complete, self-contained mobile Pro Tools studio worth $6500, providing them with the equipment they need to create and pursue opportunities. Upon successful completion, they will receive three Certifications from Digidesign and Waves, a ProMedia Certificate of Completion and have a professional portfolio.
ProMedia’s Audio Career Program provides an intensive environment in which to accelerate learning and develop creativity and skills needed in today’s audio marketplace. The value of ProMedia’s Audio Career Program can be found in our modern, accelerated audio curriculum, designed to offer enrollees an affordable, well-rounded practical education using contemporary production tools. We focus only on what students need to be creative and start a career as an audio engineer in a modern audio environment. ProMedia Training’s faculty of engineering professionals have significant industry recognition including a dozen Grammy Awards, hundreds of Platinum and Gold Albums and multiple Emmys, and have successfully trained thousand of engineers. Our program is designed for today’s audio industry, can be completed in just 3 months, and costs 50%+ less than competing programs.
For course specifics, go to: www.promediatraining.com
About ProMedia Training
With locations 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: www.promediatraining.com
Propellerhead Software puts the soulful sound of the 60’s and 70’s into the Reason rack 
