Old Lyme, CN–Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG announced the creation of a Consumer Electronics Subsidiary. With headphones now a major portion of their business model, Sennheiser GmbH &Co KG decided it was time to launch a Consumer Electronics subsidiary effective September 2007. more

AUSTIN, TX“eSession, the leader in professional Internet-based collaborative music recording, mixing, project management, and home to a growing pool of some of the world’s finest musicians and audio professionals, is pleased to announce recent updates to the eSession website, www.eSession.com. The site brings with it a number of key enhancements that add new levels of power, security, efficiency and effectiveness to eSession’s already remarkable core applications that enable musicians anywhere in the world to collaborate with top professionals on the project of their choice. more

El Segundo, CA–MXL Microphones has introduced its new MicMate Universal USB Microphone Interface. Designed as an incredibly easy-to-use tool that enables any dynamic or condenser microphone to be connected to a personal computer, the new MicMate opens up the world of recording to anyone with a desire to capture crystal clear, professional quality audio. This versatile, compact interface makes capturing audio for podcasts, adding dialog to presentations, recording live performances , and a host of similar applications as simple as connecting any other USB peripheral. more

HOLLYWOOD–EASTWEST announced that it is no longer distributing Toontrack products. Utilizing its advanced 64-bit engine, EASTWEST is currently producing a series of new drum products — EASTWEST PRO DRUMMER — which it believes will conflict with Toontrack’s range of products. more