NEW YORK – The Solid State Logic AWS 900+ Analogue Workstation System continues to make its presence known throughout the industry. AWS systems are on the cutting edge of a wide variety of locations including high-end recording studios, major educational facilities and radio production. Designed to be the analogue heart of a workstation-based studio, the AWS 900+ delivers SSL’s legendary SuperAnalogue™ sound and dynamics processing with integrated DAW control. more

Burbank, CA… Beginning in late May, legendary jazz/rock fusion group Return To Forever reunited for the first time in 25 years for a summer tour of North America and Europe. The classic lineup of keyboardist Chick Corea, bassist Stanley Clarke, guitarist Al DiMeola, and drummer Lenny White played over 50 shows and completed the tour on August 8th at the United Palace in New York City. Midway through the tour, two recently introduced Royer Labs R-122 Live series microphones accompanied the performers, which were used to mic guitarist Al DiMeola’s two amp cabinets. more

London, England, August 27, 2008—Bottletop, a UK-based charity that empowers young people worldwide through sexual health education and HIV prevention, has chosen Avastor’s HDX800 triple interface FireWire drives to store all of its London-based recordings for its Brazilian influenced CD. Bottletop has received high praise from a variety of well-known personalities, ranging from former U.S. President Bill Clinton to ex-United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan for its creative approach to the non profit sector. Its music arm initiates cross-cultural collaborations, bridging the gap between exciting musical styles from across the world. more

SANTA MONICA, CA—Immediate Music, Hollywood’s preeminent supplier of original music for high profile, major studio feature film trailers, has built a new two-room facility equipped with a Solid State Logic AWS 900+ Analogue Workstation System used in conjunction with XLogic Alpha-Link and Delta-Link units. The AWS 900+ is housed in Studio A, providing essential integrated control of a Pro Tools® system, while offering the sterling sound quality and familiar interface only available from SSL. The Alpha and Delta Link units provide the analogue to digital link between the AWS and the Pro Tools unit. more

DENVER, CO – Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, continues its leadership in creating environmentally friendly products with the introduction of Eco-Tech, the company’s first green acoustical panel, at this year’s CEDIA show (Booth 630). Earlier this year, the company announced the first green acoustical foam product on the market, Eco-Friendly StudioFoam.

Eco-Tech brand acoustic panels are manufactured with a proprietary formulation of 100% recycled polyester fibers. Eco-Tech panels are truly “green”; reducing the ecological footprint of acoustic treatment and our dependence on fossil fuels, including foreign crude oil. The Eco-Tech family of products are designed with the environment in mind, yet retain the longevity and acoustical properties for which Auralex is known. Auralex Eco-Tech is manufactured without harmful Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s), which have been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. more

Funkmaster Clyde Stubblefield Headlines The Producers Conference in Toronto



Anyone who wants to learn how top pros create irresistible beats should attend the August 23 “Groove Anatomy” Producers Conference at Toronto’s Drake Hotel. Propellerheads and Music Marketing have joined forces to assemble a superb group of producers and clinicians who will reveal their beat-making methods in five intensive hours of wide-ranging Reason clinics and interactive classes.

Clyde Stubblefield, legendary drummer for James Brown, will lay down incredible rhythms live, which will then be analyzed so that you can apply his approaches to your music.

Hip-hop ace Marley Marl is famous for his work with the Juice Crew, King Tee, and LL Cool J and made history with his pioneering use of James Brown samples when producing Eric B. & Rakim’s first hits. Marl will be in the house in Toronto to discuss his music, including how he inspired a generation to get funky with Stubblefield drum loops.

New York 2004 beat-battle champion Stoni will explain how to use Reason 4’s new ReGroove Mixer. Stoni is a monster with the Akai MPC, and her beatmaking wizardry will make this conference a special experience for Reason users.

Toronto film composer Kevan Staples is known for his work with Carole Pope in groundbreaking Canadian band Rough Trade. Staples will join forces with DNA Groove inventor Ray Williams and Music Marketing clinician Lyle Crilly to explain Groove Analysis in Reason. This clinic is sure to inspire new ideas and approaches!

James Bernard is not just a Reason guru—he is THE Reason Guru. Bernard will amaze and inspire you with his sound-design and ambient/electronica magic, created in Reason.

The five-hour conference starts at 1 pm at Toronto’s popular new Drake Hotel, which features an excellent sound system and is known as a center for visual and performance art. There will be door prizes and software discounts, and lunch is included. General admission tickets are $50 but just $40 for registered Reason owners. To register, please call (416) 789-6842 or visit www.theproducersconference.com/2008-08-23-toronto .

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 . http://www.propellerheads.se

Sales and Marketing Organization Helps Renowned DAW Manufacturer Market New Video

Player / Recorder to Dealers in the Western US

Audio Agent LLC has been has been appointed as the exclusive West Coast representative for Fairlight’s Pyxis product line. Pyxis is a group of non-linear video player/recorders used in a wide range of professional audio and video post-production and film dubbing applications. The product is already popular with top video and film facilities worldwide, and with a stable of Hollywood installations including 20th Century Fox, Universal, and Sony Pictures, is also finding a strong market in the US.

“Pyxis is the digital video component from Fairlight’s high-end audio workstation systems. It’s now available as a powerful, cost-effective, stand-alone product,” explained Jeremy Stappard, Audio Agent VP of Sales (pictured center-right). “We’re excited to be working alongside the legendary team at Fairlight US to make this technology available to the post production industry.”

Pyxis can be used with any audio editing/mixing system to provide HD video playback and recording while saving tremendous amounts of time. Pyxis-equipped facilities can download a digital file and start working on a project, in any format or resolution, immediately. Slow video transfer and lay-back processes are eliminated, while additional features for ADR cueing and Foley recording increase workflow tempo even further.

President of Fairlight US, Steve Rance (pictured center-left), added, “Over the coming months, we plan to work with Audio Agent to establish a network of West Coast professional audio and video dealers. Pyxis will be available nationwide, but we’ll be focusing our promotional efforts on one region of the country at a time. The product has such a positive effect on the productivity of post production facilities that we’re already making fast progress.”

PHOTO CAPTION: Fairlight’s Steve Rance and Audio Agent’s Jeremy Stappard, poised and ready to bring powerful video tools to the world.

About Fairlight

From its base in Sydney, Australia, Fairlight has been at the forefront of digital audio development since its inception in 1975. The company pioneered digital sampling and music sequencing, leading the world in cutting edge digital music synthesis. In 2003 the Company launched the DREAM Constellation. This product set a new benchmark for price and performance in large format fully automated digital mixing systems. In 2006, Fairlight introduced the world’s first media processing engine “on a chip” — the CC-1 Crystal Core Card. Today, Fairlight has a large and dedicated customer base comprised of the world’s top audio, video and film production organizations. For more information, visit www.fairlightau.com.

About Audio Agent

Since its formation in 2006, Audio Agent LLC has fast become one of the audio and music products industry’s leading sales and marketing firms. The company—headquartered near Seattle, Wash., with offices in Los Angeles and New York—is comprised of a team of industry veterans including David Christenson, Erik Hanson, Jeremy Stappard, Tom Menrath, Justin Marx, Blue Wilding and Danny Brant. Audio Agent is a regional distributor for N-Tune in North America; manufacturer’s representatives for Royer, Blue Sky, Toft Audio Designs, Joe Meek, Studio Projects and Secrets of the Pros in select East and West Coast territories; and Symetrix audio products in Latin America. Additionally, Audio Agent’s Creative Services division,

3dB Creative, serves as advertising and marketing consultants for companies including Mackie, Native Instruments, N-Tune, Ampeg, Stanton, the PMI Group, Roland Corporation, and more. Visit www.audio-agent.com to discover how Audio Agent provides “sales and marketing for a musical world.”

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Digidesign, a worldwide leading manufacturer of digital audio production systems, acoustically renovated its video production room, which has become the permanent set for DigiTV, with Auralex Acoustics’ state-of-the-art treatments. DigiTV is an online video program created to educate consumers about the company’s product features and the latest product news, user profiles, tips and tricks, and more.

The goals of the renovation were to deaden the overall space to provide for usable sound recording when shooting video. Digidesign also needed to create a usable mixing station. Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, provided a complete acoustical analysis to help the company achieve this. more

CHILLICOTHE, OH, AUGUST 14, 2008 — Students at the Recording Workshop were surprised by fellow alum and Holophone Founder and President, Michael Godfrey, when he donated one of Holophone’s® H3-D Surround Microphones to the school. Helping prepare the audio professionals of tomorrow, the H3-D will allow students to gain a competitive edge that is essential for succeeding in an aggressive field where surround recording is becoming prevalent. more

National Sales Manager Brings Wealth of Practical Experience

Donovan Stark had heard about StageGear racks and cases for years. His childhood friend, Guns ‘n’ Roses production manager Tom Mayhue, was a big fan of the company and its products and often stopped by at StageGear’s offices. Stark had spent 20 years as a touring musician and producer, so he understood Mayhue’s enthusiasm for StageGear’s exceptional quality and customer support.

Stark understood a lot more than that. During his three years as Pro Accounts Manager with GC Pro, the pro-audio division of Guitar Center, he was the top recording-console salesman. His exceptional skill at selling the Solid State Logic AWS 900 console led to a position with SSL as Partnership Manager for North America. There, his responsibilities included support and development of SSL’s expanding XLogic dealer network, AWS 900+ sales support for Guitar Center and GC Pro, and staffing the demonstration suites at the company’s New York and Los Angeles offices. He was as successful at SSL as he had been at GC Pro.

Life was good, but when his daughter was born, Stark yearned to work closer to his Riverside, California, home. StageGear’s Corona facility is a mere 15 miles from Riverside, so when the case company had an opening for a National Sales Manager, Stark’s old friend Mayhue offered to introduce him. Stark jumped at the chance. “The opportunity to join StageGear was a chance to return to my roots in the live-music market,” explains Stark. “By joining StageGear, I can expand my network and contribute to the success of the best tour-support manufacturing company in the business”.

StageGear founder and president Bob Blackhurst is delighted to add Stark to his team. “Donovan Stark is a perfect fit for us,” Blackhurst enthuses. “At StageGear, we work hard to build close relationships with our customers so that we can anticipate their needs and provide exactly the right products. Donovan Stark brings us an ideal combination of practical touring experience, interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and salesmanship. We couldn’t be more pleased.”

About StageGear

Located in Corona, California, StageGear, Inc., manufactures quality equipment cases with extraordinary standard features, including a choice of three finishes, as well as offering custom solutions to precisely match customer needs. Every StageGear case receives a hand-checked, 21-point quality-assurance process, carried out by a single technician, before it leaves the factory, and the company provides outstanding customer service. The all-new lineup of StageGear cases is available now. Please visit http://www.stagegear.com for more information.