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