SAN FRANCISCO, CA - How many times have you reached for a cable only to find it has the wrong XLR connector on the other end? In direct response to high professional and consumer demand, Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, introduces the world’s first unisex 3-pin XLR connector, convertCON®, at AES 2008 (Booth 809).
convertCON (NC3FM-C) is a new 3-pin male and female cable connector in a single housing. convertCON is also available with black chrome housing and gold contacts (NC3FM-C-B). By simply sliding the housing back and forth, convertCON is transformed from a male to female connector. This new male/female cable end XLR allows for use of one connector, as it can mate with either a male or female 3-pin XLR. more
Innovative Custom-Printed Artistic Acoustic Panels Make Industry Debut
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, is breaking new ground by launching a gallery of custom-printed acoustical panels at this year’s AES show (Booth 301). Auralex Acoustics is exclusively the first to market SonicPrint, its custom-printed, artistic ProPanels featuring “The Art of Sound” theme which blends unlimited design and style options for any room with the company’s acoustically proven technology of its ProPanel product line.
SonicPrint custom-printed, artistic ProPanels are fabric-covered acoustic absorptive panels designed as artwork. For the recording enthusiast, this exclusive offering opens the door to numerous home and commercial recording studio 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 and drawings of any kind. Auralex is also currently negotiating several licensed properties to provide additional graphic options. more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Coined as the ultimate microphone cable by its users, Wireworks MusiLUX Microphone Cabling is the first choice for audiophiles’ in-studio and on-stage needs. Featuring a sonic superiority and its performer pleasing luxurious feel, MusiLUX’s super flexible design enables the cable to always lay flat on the floor, eliminating trip hazards that are typically associated with other microphone cables. MusiLUX will be on display at this year’s AES show (Booth 1502). more
The Lauten Audio Oceanus can be heard on all lead vocals in new song “Paralysis”
Los Angeles, CA (September 23, 2008) - Producer Douglas Grean recently completed sessions at Lavish Studios for artist Scott Weiland’s upcoming solo album, on which he used the new Oceanus LT-381 and Clarion FC-357 microphones from Lauten Audio.
“The Oceanus now occupies a top spot on my short list of favorite vocal mics,” says Grean. “In an otherwise crowded field of clones, this mic is a new voice: big, open, and beautiful.” The upcoming album, entitled Happy in Galoshes, is scheduled for release in November. “As soon as I tried the Oceanus I had to have it,” Grean added. The new song “Paralysis,” which is on the internet, is one of the songs where Grean used the Oceanus mic on all the lead vocals.
Grean’s first introduction to Lauten Audio microphones was a pair of Clarion FC-357s loaned from Damon Gramont of Summit Audio Inc., which is Lauten Audio’s U.S. sale representative. “I first tried the FC-357s as stereo room mics on the drum kit to great effect and then on electric guitar. I couldn’t find a situation where these mics didn’t sound brilliant. They are very open and life-like without sounding brittle or harsh. I called Damon and said I was using them on the album and had to purchase the pair. They are now my electric guitar mics of choice and serve double duty on acoustic instruments. There is not a session that goes by these days where I don’t use my Lauten mics.”
Prior to finishing the album, Grean and Weiland had written and produced songs on Happy in Galoshes for nine years. “I’m glad I got introduced to the Lauten mics when I did,” says Grean. “They are a big part of the sound on those last six songs we recorded; wish I’d had them earlier!”
Grean is Weiland’s business partner and co-owner of Lavish Studios. He is also guitarist, keyboardist and musical director for Wieland’s live solo band.
SSL Adds Dedicated Vocal Processing to the Unique Duende DSP Plug-In Collection With New Vocalstrip Plug-In
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—At AES 2008 (Booth #1218), Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, will demonstrate the Duende collection, the suite of DSP powered plug-ins that deliver the legendary SSL sound to your DAW. AES will be the first demonstration of Vocalstrip, the latest addition to the plug-in collection. more
HOLLYWOOD, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 – EASTWEST, exclusive US distributor of Best Service products is announces that the long anticipated Chris Hein Horns Vol. 1.5 Solo Instruments collection is now a reality. Based on the popular NI Kontakt Player 2, the collection delivers a strong creative package of four solo instruments - Alto-Sax, Tenor-Sax, Trumpet, Trombone and an additional Trumpet-Section. more
NEW YORK – The Oven Studios, a private recording studio owned by hit makers, R&B superstar Alicia Keys and record producer Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, is adding a second 48-channel Solid State Logic Duality console. Duality, which provides SSL’s legendary SuperAnalogue™ signal path and integrated DAW control, is proving to be a recipe for The Oven’s continued success. The console was used almost exclusively on Keys’ 2007 multi-platinum hit “As I Am.” more
Learn Reason version 4 from the Pros featuring Shondrae “Mr. Bangladesh” Crawford and DJ Toomp in Atlanta!
James Bernard (Propellerhead Lead Product Specialist), Peff (aka Kurt Kurasaki, Author of Power Tools for Reason 3.0) and Chris Petti (Line 6/Propellerhead Software Product Specialist) will demonstrate how to maximize your Reason system. Whether you’re just getting started or an advanced Reason user, learn the inside tips and trick for making beats, use of Propellerhead’s powerful Sequencer, ReGroove Mixer, streamlining your creative workflow, producing patches, sounds, and more!
The highlight of the 4 hour conference will feature an artist appearances from Shondrae “Mr. Bangladesh” Crawford and DJ Toomp. They’ll be discussing a wide variety of topics including: Production Techniques, Mixing Techniques, Sound Design and more!
Attendees will have their chance to ask questions during the Artist section.
Where: Doppler Studios
1922 Piedmont Circle,
Atlanta, GA 30324
When: Saturday Septermber 20, 2008, 9:30 am
Get Your Ticket Now! This interactive learning session is only $35 per person. All attendees will receive a free Music Production with Reason 4 DVD Tutorial (valued at $59) at the event. More giveaways and special offers to be offered during the event! Visit www.theproducersconference.com for tickets!
CONFERENCE FEATURES
Workshops from:
10:00 am Chris Petti - “Discovering Reason’s Powerful Sequencer and HyperSampled ReFill Collection” Discover how you can improve your creative workflow using Reason’s new sequencer. In addition, Chris will be showcasing Propellerhead’s ReFill collection and how these instruments can make your music come alive.
11:10 am Peff - “Modular Synthesis with Thor” This tutorial will explore basic concepts behind sound design and using Reason’s new Thor Polysonic synthesizer. Peff will provide an in-depth look at the available oscillators and filter types. In addition, Peff will provide an in depth view of the modulation matrix and its capabilities.
12:10 pm James Bernard - “Quantizing your Beats with the ReGroove Mixer” Learn the ins and outs of Reason version 4’s exciting new real-time ReGroove engine. Get ready for a guided tour exploring the limitless possibilities of this powerful feature for building and modifying grooves.
Receive PLAY Product Free with Mail-in Rebate at Participating Retailers
HOLLYWOOD — EASTWEST is offering its users a unique opportunity to double the amount of the company’s new PLAY-powered products in their audio toolkit at a greatly reduced rate.
Users visiting the EASTWEST website www.soundsonline.com or www.soundsonline-europe.com from now until October 31, 2008 will be able to purchase one PLAY product and receive a collection of equal to or lesser value for free. The offer is also available at participating domestic and international retailers using a mail in rebate. There is no limit to the amount of virtual instruments that can be purchased where a user receives one free (except the free product cannot be the same as the purchased product), and users have the entire line of PLAY-powered products to choose from. more
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, September 12, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group, is previewing its new version of Clear-Com Concert™ V2.0 at IBC2008 (Stand 9.C40a). Clear-Com’s upgraded Concert V2.0 system offers expanded features including, an industry’s first native IP connectivity between Concert and the Eclipse Matrix System, establishing a single communication environment for traditional and IP intercom users. more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - How many times have you reached for a cable only to find it has the wrong XLR connector on the other end? In direct response to high professional and consumer demand, Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, introduces the world’s first unisex 3-pin XLR connector, convertCON®, at AES 2008 (Booth 809). 
convertCON (NC3FM-C) is a new 3-pin male and female cable connector in a single housing. convertCON is also available with black chrome housing and gold contacts (NC3FM-C-B). By simply sliding the housing back and forth, convertCON is transformed from a male to female connector. This new male/female cable end XLR allows for use of one connector, as it can mate with either a male or female 3-pin XLR. more
