Archive of the New Software Category

— Industry leader implements Waves pro audio algorithms for enhanced low-end frequency reproduction —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, November 5, 2009 — The CE Division of Waves, the industry leader in professional audio digital signal processing technologies, heard on hit records, major motion pictures and popular video games the world over, and Peavey Electronics, one of the world’s largest audio equipment manufacturers, announce a new collaborative project more

MusicWorks Interactive, publisher of educational books and DVDs for the music profession, has released The Finale 2010 Tutorial DVD-ROM, a video tutorial for Finale 2010 notation software. The title follows up on the company’s hugely successful tutorial for Finale 2008 and 2009. This ambitious DVD includes 9 hours of video instruction and was produced to help develop and refine Finale skills in teachers, students, composers, orchestrators and other musicians who use Finale software.

The presentation is by composer and Finale expert Paul Gilreath, who has hundreds of film, television and game composition credits and is the author of The Guide to MIDI Orchestration. Gilreath’s trademark easy to follow style makes learning the material a simple process. more

Ontario, Canada (October 14, 2009) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, is now shipping the third DVD in a 4-part training series for Pro Tools 8.

In this Level 3 DVD, ASK digs into the more advanced features of Pro Tools 8 such as sharing sessions with other DAWs, correcting audio at the sample level, and mixing in surround. Among other topics covered are advanced file management, advanced automation, side-chaining, mastering, dithering, and advanced MIDI. more

New Plug-in Introduces a Unique Take on Six Essential Mixing Tools

CAMBRIDGE, MA (October 5, 2009) – iZotope, Inc., a leading innovator in audio signal processing, announces Alloy, a new audio plug-in that combines six essential sound shaping tools into one integrated interface.

iZotope’s award-winning Ozone has become an industry standard for audio mastering, and now Alloy brings the company’s expertise into the realm of mixing with completely new audio effects and workflow features designed for track and bus use. Alloy is designed for any audio mixing application from professional recording and post-production studios to the home studio, and its uniquely configurable interface helps pros work faster while giving less experienced users simple starting points for mixing. more

HOLLYWOOD, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 – EASTWEST, exclusive US distributor for Best Service and Zero-G products, is please to introduce four new titles from their European partners. The collections, which span several genres, provide a cost-effective way for producers to expand their musical libraries. more

New Event-Based Editing, Integrated disc-at-once (DAO) CD Burning, and élastique Timestretching Enhance Workflow, Flexibility, Speed and Accuracy to Offer Powerful All-In-One Production Suite; Includes Exclusive iZotope Effects Bundle

MADISON, WI – Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio production applications, today announced the availability of Sound Forge™ Pro 10 digital audio production suite. Sound Forge Pro 10 new features include event-based editing, disc-at-once CD burning, iZotope™ 64-bit SRC™ (sample rate conversion), MBIT+™ dither (bit-depth conversion), musical instrument file processing, and the élastique Pro timestretch/pitch shift plug-in.  In addition, Sound Forge Pro 10 software provides exclusive new enhancements, including customizable window layouts, metadata editing, performance optimizations, and interactive tutorials.  These new features create a powerful and flexible audio production environment, increasing workflow and efficiency while consistently delivering the pristine audio quality the recording industry has come to expect from Sound Forge software. more

— Waves Gold Certification Program (WGCP) takes Waves certification to the next level, providing mastery of 18 Waves plug-ins —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, September 8, 2009 — Over the past few years, thousands of aspiring producers, engineers and musicians the world over have completed the Waves Certification Program and learned the basics of five essential Waves Audio plug-ins. Now, the new Waves Gold Certification Program takes Waves training to the next level, providing a hands-on, interactive educational experience for 18 additional acclaimed Waves processors. A comprehensive course that digs in deep, the Waves Gold Certification Program will give participants the audio knowledge and competitive edge they need to succeed. more

Offers 20% pre-order discount on Propellerheads new Record Audio Software Tutorial DVD

Ontario, Canada (August 26, 2009) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, announces a comprehensive tutorial DVD for Propellerheads Record, a new audio recording software offering unlimited tracks, world-class effects, mixing tools, and a fresh approach to recording music. more

— Legendary producer/engineer will tour in support of the new Waves plug-in bundle, The Eddie Kramer Collection —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, August 18, 2009 — Waves Audio announces “The Eddie Kramer Experience,” the newest events in its ongoing Waves Masters on Tour series. It will feature legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer, along with Waves Product Specialists, in events discussing, demonstrating and celebrating Waves’ powerful new plug-in bundle, The Eddie Kramer Collection. Kramer will be discussing recording techniques, vintage analog gear and today’s plug-in models, as well as sharing anecdotes from his four decades in the industry and answering questions about classic analog gear and the new digital emulations. The tour will take Kramer to several cities across the U.S. and Europe throughout the coming months. more

— Legendary producer/engineer collaborates with Waves to create five Application-Specific Audio Plug-ins —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, August 18, 2009 — Waves Audio announces the latest entry in the Waves Signature Series, The Eddie Kramer Collection. These five application-specific plug-ins, with dedicated tools for guitar, drums, vocals, bass and effects, are the result of close collaboration between Waves’ R&D team and legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer. Over the course of a production and engineering career that spans more than four decades, Eddie Kramer was the man behind the board for some of the biggest names in music history, including Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, The Beatles, David Bowie and many more. Now, with the Waves Eddie Kramer Collection, producers and engineers around the world have access more