Today on Digital Pro Sound
  Fairlight Adopts VST Plug In Format
SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 25, 2001 -- In a move that extends the functionality and versatility of Fairlight digital audio production systems to new levels, the company today announced the incorporation of VST Plug-ins into its Fairlight Plug-ins Manager. more
  Waves Releases Restoration Tools
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2001 -- WAVES LTD., a leading supplier of audio signal processing solutions for the professional audio and multimedia markets, has today announced the release of the Restoration processor bundle for Native (PC and Macintosh) platforms. more
  VocALign Syncs Up with MOTU Digital Performer 3
BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 24, 2001 -- The award-winning VocALignautomatic audio alignment software is now compatible with Digital Performer3 (DP3) from Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU), reports Synchro Arts Limited, the UK-based software developer. This latest move considerably extends the potential audience for Synchro Arts' ground-breaking products. more
  TC-Helicon Vocal Technologies Announces First Licensing Agreement
VICTORIA, Canada, Oct. 24, 2001 -- TC-Helicon Vocal Technologies and parent company IVL Technologies Ltd. announce that rights to IVL Vocal Harmony patents have been licensed to Steinberg Media Technologies for its VoiceMachine VST Plug-in. more
  Midiman Releases OS X Drivers for for Keystation Series
ARCADIA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2001 -- Midiman/M-Audio has released Mac OS X drivers for its USB Keystation MIDI controller series. The company earlier announced OS X support for other products in its MIDI and audio interface lines, including the Delta audio and MIDISport MIDI interfaces. The Keystation controller series use Midiman's MIDISport interfaces internally and are designed for portability. more
  Microsoft and Euphonix Join Forces on Technology for Audio Professionals
REDMOND, Wash., and PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2001 -- Microsoft Corp. and Euphonix Inc. today announced an agreement for Euphonix to manufacture, sell and support the HDCD Model Two Processor, a high-resolution analog-to -digital converter designed for DVD and CD mastering. The two companies will collaborate on marketing efforts. more
  Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess Generates $12,000 To Aid Victims
NYACK, NY, Oct. 23, 2001 -- Jordan Rudess, Dream Theater keyboardist and solo recording artist, donated a check in the amount of $12,000.00 to the New York Chapter of the American Red Cross. The funds represent 100% of the proceeds from Jordan's benefit solo concert, which was held on September 24th. more
  Western Digital Releases 120 GB Drive
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2001 -- Western Digital has announced the latest in its line of 7,200 RPM, high-capacity hard drives. The new model is a 120 GB EIDE device device that holds 40 GB per platter. The company has started making initial shipments as of today. more
  Mackie Designs Inc. and EAW Announce Interactive Online Tradeshow
WOODINVILLE, Wash., Oct. 19, 2001 -- Mackie Designs Inc., today announced the creation of a fully interactive, online tradeshow exhibit that will highlight new products from Mackie, Mackie Industrial and Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW). The e-Show will offer educational and entertaining features. more
  Harvestworks Presents a Week of Instruction and Events About MAX/MSP
NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 19, 2001 -- Sunday November 11 at 8pm, The Nite School will open with a special concert presentation *interface*, by Curtis Bahn and Dan Trueman. They will perform and discuss their innovative sensor instruments and sonic display systems. more
  Sennheiser Appoints Joe Wagoner W. Coast Market Dev Rep
OLD LYME, Conn., Oct. 19, 2001 -- Sennheiser Electronic Corporation has named Joe Wagoner west coast market development representative for all Sennheiser brands (Sennheiser, Neumann, True Systems, D.A.S. Audio, Chevin and Innova SON) in the western region. In this position, Wagoner will function as the key liaison. more
  MultiLoops Updates and ACIDizes Multitrack Drum Loop Libraries
PEGRAM, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2001 -- MultiLoops announces that they have updated their first release, Naked Drums: Rock Vol. - The Essentials. Version 2.0 now contains over 2 gig worth of grooves, fills and single hit samples. This 4 cd-rom set has all original grooves from the first version and adds over 100 more. more
  Berklee College of Music Adopts Propellerhead's Reason
BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 18, 2001 -- Berklee College of Music has installed Reason, the innovative software electronic music studio from Propellerheads, on computers throughout the college. Berklee has chosen Reason’s virtual on-screen equipment to teach signal flow, routing, mixing, synthesis, sampling, and sequencing. more
  JamSync adds Millennia STT-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2001 -- JamSync has added the Millennia STT-1 compressor/parametric EQ with pure Class-A vacuum tube and pure Class-A solid-state circuit topologies to their hi-resolution digital editing and surround mixing suite. more
  Cube-Tec Delivering AudioCube 5 Multi-Channel Systems
ALBSTADT, Germany, Oct. 17, 2001 -- Subsequent to the official product release in September, Cube-Tec dealers in Europe, Australia and North America have installed the new multi-channel AudioCube 5 system in several facilities. more
  Cycling '74 Released Max 4 and MSP 2
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2001 -- Cycling '74 recently released Max 4 and MSP 2 - the first major upgrades to this Mac-OS interactive graphical programming environment in over five years. Enhancements to Max include extensive new user-interface building tools and advanced features such as scripting and high-precision scheduling. more
  Apple Beefs Up Portables
CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2001 -- In a move nobody really expected, Apple today announced a new lineup of PowerBooks and iBooks. The PowerBook Titanium models now boast faster processors (up to 667 MHz), faster busses, faster graphics and other enhancements. The iBooks also receive faster processors (up to 600 MHz G3s), faster busses and lower prices. more
  Universal and Euphonix Team Up to Archive Unreleased Multi-track Recordings
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2001 -- Reggae legend and Rastafari leader, Bob Marley is truly one the great forces in modern culture. Bob Marley has appeared on the Billboard charts longer than any other artist in the history of music. more
  Legendary Air Studios Orders Neve 88R and Libra Consoles
LONDON, UK, Oct. 15, 2001 -- World famous Air Studios recently ordered a 96-channel 88R analog console and a Libra digital mixing console for their legendary facilities in London. The 96-channel 88R will be the largest new Neve analog console delivered to date. more
  Cakewalk Announces Free 1.3 Update for SONAR
BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 15, 2001 -- Cakewalk, developer of the world's best-selling music and sound software for Windows, today announced the release of the 1.3 update for their flagship SONAR digital multitrack recording system. SONAR includes the most advanced Windows technology available for recording, editing, and mixing digital audio and MIDI projects. more
  The Audio Underground Coalition Says Yes! To AES
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 10, 2001 -- In a show of patriotism, solidarity and just plain good business, the Audio Underground Coalition, a group of high-end, independent audio manufacturers have made a definite commitment to exhibit at the 111th AES Convention in New York City. more
  Largest Innova SON Fixed Installation
KANSAS CITY, Miss., Oct. 10, 2001 -- The recently constructed Sheffield Family Life Center in Kansas City, Missouri rides the technological crest, boasting instantaneous audio recall from three Innova SON Essential Live digital consoles located at FOH, at monitors, and in a recording room. more
  Bernie Grundman Mastering Installs 4 AudioCubes
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 09, 2001 -- Sascom Marketing, the North American Distributor of Cube-Tec products, recently completed the installation of 4 Cube-Tec AudioCube systems at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood. more
  Cakewalk Ships Guitar Tracks Pro
BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 09, 2001 -- Cakewalk, developer of the world's best-selling music and sound software for Windows, is now shipping Guitar Tracks Pro, the first professional-level portable studio software designed for guitar players and singer/songwriters. more
  CreamWare A16 Ultra Converter and Luna II Version 3.0
Oct. 09, 2001 -- With the A16 Ultra, CreamWare delivers a new generation of the successful A16 AD/DA converter unit. The A16 Ultra combines state-of-the-art technical specs with the features which made its predecessor so popular. more
  Bryston/PMC Names TMG Pro
PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Oct. 09, 2001 -- High-end amplifier and monitor manufacturers Bryston/PMC (Professional Monitor Company) have announced the appointment of Baltimore's TMG to represent their products in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York City. more
  Z-Systems Announces New Z-128.128R Digital Detangler Pro
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 08, 2001 -- Z-Systems Audio Engineering has unveiled the latest addition to its highly regarded series of Digital Detangler Pro(tm) audio routers. The new z-128.128r enables studios to seamlessly integrate and re-configure their digital audio workplace, and accommodates up to 128 stereo inputs routing in any combination to a total of 128 outputs. more
  Quik-Lok New Product
GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Oct. 08, 2001 -- Quik-Lok, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument stands, exclusively distributed by Music Industries Corp., is proud to introduce the new S-170 Tripod Speaker Stand. more
  Sonic Enhances Professional Audio Systems
MARIN COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 08, 2001 -- Sonic Solutions announced today a new version of SonicStudio HD, the leading system for audio pre-mastering. Version 1.7 adds significant performance increases, new editing tools, expanded storage support, and enhanced capabilities for new audio formats. more
  DigiFreq and Virsonix Announce BBE Sonic Maximizer Giveaway Contest!
STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Oct. 05, 2001 -- DigiFreq and Virsonix today announced that together they are sponsoring the BBE Sonic Maximizer giveaway contest. Five lucky winners will each receive a copy of the new BBE Sonic Maximizer DirectX plug-in. more
  Cube-Tec Releases ‘CubeDVD-A’ For AudioCube 5 System
ALBSTADT, Germany, Oct. 03, 2001 -- CubeDVD-A is a comprehensive DVD-Audio authoring module for the new Cube-Tec AudioCube 5 digital audio workstation. Developed in cooperation with Nippon Columbia Co. Ltd., CubeDVD-A is the first commercially available authoring package supporting Version 1.2 of the DVD-Audio Standard. more
  Sonomic Sound Library Becoming Powerful Creative Tool
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 03, 2001 -- Currently using Sonomic sounds in follow-up projects to his new album The Attraction to All Things Uncertain , Cris Vrenna is promoting Sonomic as an essential tool for computer-based music production. more
  Mackie Launches Financing Program In Partnership With Firstcorp
WOODINVILLE, Wash., Oct. 03, 2001 -- Mackie Designs Inc.and FIRSTCORP have joined forces to develop a special customer financing program designed to support Mackie dealer sales throughout the United States. more
  MOTU 828 Firewire Audio Interface Is Now Expandable
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 02, 2001 -- MOTU (Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.) today posted a driver update for its popular 828 FireWire audio interface that allows users to connect multiple 828s to a FireWire-equipped Macintosh. more
  Sonic Updates Audio Premastering Suite
MARIN COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 02, 2001 -- Sonic Solutions has released a new version of SonicStudio HD, the company's Macintosh-only high-density audio premastering suite. According to Sonic, version 1.7 adds significant performance increases, new editing tools, expanded storage support and enhanced capabilities for new audio formats. more
  AMS Neve’s New Technology, 24bit / 96kHz I/O Suite
BURNLEY, U.K., Oct. 02, 2001 -- AMS Neve has launched the Modular I/O System 96 (MIOS 96). The all-new MIOS 96 delivers definitive Neve quality audio at 24 bit, 96kHz or 48kHz/44.1kHz resolution from a precision-engineered package. more
  Harrison Confirms Commitment To France At SATIS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 02, 2001 -- Harrison Consoles by GLW are reaffirming their presence in the French market by presenting the new TVD on-air digital broadcast console at SATIS, the 22 - 25 October 2001. more
  Universal Audio Announces SmartCode Encoders for MOTU
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct. 01, 2001 -- Universal Audio announced today the development of their SmartCode Pro line of software encoders for Digital Performer Version 3, the surround workstation software from Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU). more
  HALion - The VST Sampler!
CHATSWORTH, Calif., Oct. 01, 2001 -- HALion is not just another sampler plug-in, it is one of the best samplers ever made. The seamless integration into Cubase VST and Nuendo makes this a must for every Steinberg or VST host customer. more
  Mac OS 10.1 Drivers for M-Audio Delta Series Available Now!
ARCADIA, Calif., Sep. 28, 2001 -- MIDIMAN/M-Audio today announced support in Macintosh OS 10.1 for their entire line of Delta digital audio interfaces. Latency for the OS 10.1 drivers is reported to be as low as 40 samples, which translates to a latency time of approximately 1 ms. This unprecedented development clearly puts M-Audio at the forefront of driver development and support. more
  SHAKE-A-LEG Productions Completes New Work for E! , HBO, and FOX
Santa Monica, CA, Sep. 28, 2001 -- Shake-A-Leg Productions, a full-service boutique music and sound design production company, has completed a company expansion into a new, 1,000 square-foot facility in Santa Monica. The company, which provides an artistic edge within its wide range of traditional to alternative styles of originally produced music, has also just completed a number of new projects for several of its major clients, including E! Entertainment Television, HBO, and the FOX Movie Channel. more
  Megatrax 5.1 Has Arrived!
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sep. 27, 2001 -- Currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary Year, Megatrax Production Music will produce and release a series of original recordings on DVD in high resolution, 5.1 surround sound. more
  Symetrix 9022 DSP Engines Go To College
LYNNWOOD, Wash., Sep. 26, 2001 -- The recently dedicated Sundquist Science Complex at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee boasts cutting edge audio-visual presentation technology. more
  Digigram Releases New Products in Advance of AES 2001
NEW YORK, NY., Sep. 26, 2001 -- The new products include EtherSpeaker V1.0; a product that enhances established technologies to easily and economically create audio networks using standard Ethernet cabling and components, and miXart8CN, a CobraNet input/output module for the miXart8 sound card. more
  Amek CIB Improves a “Beautiful World” For Take 6
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sep. 26, 2001 -- Khaliq-O-Vision (Khaliq Glover) using the AMEK-manufactured Pure Path® Channel In A Box on the new Take 6 album sessions. more
  Soundfield's Magic Teams With Studio Voodoo
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sep. 26, 2001 -- Studio Voodoo's self-titled debut DVD bagged Best Audio Disc at the 4th Annual DVD Discus Awards for Creative Excellence. more
  Universal Audio Announces SmartCode Pro for MOTU Digital Performer
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sep. 25, 2001 -- Universal Audio announced today the development of their SmartCode Pro line of software encoders for Digital Performer Version 3, the surround workstation software from Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU). more
  Nuendo Drives New Korn Album
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sep. 25, 2001 -- Steinberg's Nuendo Media Production system was the centerpiece for Rap Metal powerhouse Korn's latest production effort. Due November 20, this fifth - still untitled - album was produced by Michael Beinhorn (Smashing Pumpkins, Hole), and engineered by Frank Filipetti (Hole, James Taylor). more
  Universal Audio Debuts M610, Mono Tube Microphone Preamplifier
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sep. 25, 2001 -- Today Universal Audio announced the release of the M610, a mono tube preamplifier based on their popular 2-610 dual tube microphone preamplifier. more
  Producer/Engineer Chick Ainlay Turns to Steinberg's Nuendo
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sep. 25, 2001 -- Nashville-based Producer/Engineer Chuck Ainlay is no stranger to digital recording. He is one of the leading surround mixers with a number of DVD-A and DVD-video releases to his credit. more
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